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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/1988 Council Minutes (2)154 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Benson at 7:12 P.M., August 8, 1988. Council Members present: Neal, Bisel, Bohjanen, Reinert. Council Members absent: None. City Attorney, Hawkins; Engineer, Stahlberg; Building Inspector, Kluegel; Chief of Police, Campbell; Planner, Miller; Administrator, Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer, Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the minutes of July 25, 1988 as presented. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mayor Benson abstaining. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS July 30, 1988 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve these Disbursements as presented. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. August 30, 1988 - Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve these Disbursements as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Richard Matzke, 482 Main Street - Mr. Matzke referred to the July 25, 1988 Council meeting regarding the passage of assessments for the Main Street Improvement. He asked the Council to reconsider levying the assessments. He explained that he did not know what he had been assessed for since curb and gutter does not abutt his property. He asked how he would be assessed if curb and gutter were installed abutting his property in five or ten years in the future. He also noted that Main Street is used by a large number of people who do not own property along the street. He asked why the entire City is not assessed for the street or why the County did not pay all the costs. Mayor Benson explained that this was taken into consideration and that is why the County paid for 95% of the improvement. Mr. Hawkins explained that Mr. Matzke cannot be assessed for the same improvement unless it is worn out. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the assessment for the Main Street Improvement was calculated in the same manner as for 4th Avenue. PAGE 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 Mr. Matzke asked that he be sent in writing exactly what he was assessed for and why he was assessed. He said he did not mind paying an assessment but felt he should get something for it. He reminded the Council that he voted them in to protect him from such assessments. Mr. Matzke also asked why the Council did not send someone out to tell the people that they were facing an assessment. Mayor Benson explained that three public hearings were held and each property owner was notified of the meetings. Mr. Matzke asked if a survey was taken of the property owners asking if they wanted the street widened and improved. Mayor Benson explained how the improvement was presented by the County to this Council. No one was asked if they wanted it including the Council. Tom Caron, 1325 Main Street - Mr. Caron told the Council that this was not an improvement and explained that a culvert was installed improperly and now when it rains he has a lake near his driveway. He asked the Council to come out and view his property. Mr. Caron said the assessment he received was too much for one family. Mayor Benson asked that the County Engineer be contacted and have the problem corrected. Mr. Stahlberg said he would look at this area. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO RE- ESTABLISH A SUPERVISORY POSITION IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHIEF CAMPBELL Chief Campbell explained that until about four years ago there was a Sergeants position in the Police Department and he is requesting that this position be re- established on a six months trial basis. After the expiration of the six months, the position can then be evaluated. Chief Campbell noted that the Police Task Force had recommended this action and although it is not budgeted he felt he could rework some areas of his budget, especially in the part time officer category to find enough funds for this position. He asked that this position be funded in the 1989 Budget in event that the six month evaluation is positive and the position remains part of the Police Department. Mayor Benson asked why this request is coming in the middle of a year and not at budget time. He said it seemed unusual unless there is an emergeny. Chief Campbell explained that he has assumed 24 hour responsibilty for the entire Department and is feeling the affects of it. He asked for help for the weekends and nighttime periods. PAGE 2 156 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 . It was noted that the Chief was on call 24 hours of the day. It was determined that the question was not whether or not the position was needed but the cost to put it in place. Chief Campbell explained that the cost would be about $125.00 to $150.00 above top patrol per month. He noted that the officer he has in mind has been acting in this capacity and he felt that although this person does not have top seniority, there will be no problem as far as the union is concerned. He noted that he did not have problems in other departments in similar circumstances. Mr. Bohjanen moved to establish a sergeants position in the Police Department on a six month trial basis. At the end of the six months the position is to be evaluated and this evaluation reported to the Council before it is made a permanent position. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, JAMES LOUGHREY - SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 1988, 8:00 P.M. Mr. Bisel moved to set the public hearing. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT John McLean, Outlot A, Otter Lake Estates - Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr.McLean appeared at the annual Board of Review and contested the value placed on Outlot A and explained that he felt the lot was unbuildable. The matter has been considered by the Planning and Zoning Board which concurred with Mr. McLean. Mr. Schumacher requested that the City Assessor, the Building Official and himself be allowed to review the lot and determine whether it is or is not a legal building lot. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the recommendation of Mr. Schumacher relative to the Assessor, Building Official and Mr. Schumacher reviewing the lot and bring this information to the Council for further action. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ANNUAL REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - PETE KLUEGEL Mr. Kluegel has prepared a list of all of the Conditional Use Permits currently valid in this City. He also has submitted to the Council a list of seven Conditional Use Permits that currently require further review. 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 Moline Concrete - The CUP for this establishment requires the installation of evergreens on the berm along 4th Avenue. Mr. Kluegel has contacted Moline Contrete on this matter and has determined that the evergreens have been ordered for spring planting. In consideration of the type of summer it has been, it was determined that it was best that the evergreens were not planted and the Council requested Mr. Kluegel to write to Moline Concrete and tell them that a date of May 30, 1989 has been established for the deadline for planting the required evergreens. Robert Kohl - Mr. Kluegel explained that Mr. Kohl has been displaying used cars for sale on the grass boulevard. This is a violation of his CUP and he did agree to discontinue this practice when the Council acted upon his request for expansion of the CUP not too long ago. Mr. Kohl explained that he has no intentions of expanding his business but did display some vehicles on the grass but not on the right -of -way. He said that if this is a problem, he will not do it again. There was a question on why the cars are allowed to park so close to the street on the west side of Hodgson Road at the 49 Club and Video Review. It was not known how this came to be. Mr. Kluegel recommended that Mr. Kohl display within the confines of the blacktopped area. Richard Klenck - Mr. Klenck has recently requested and received another after - the - fact permit from the DNR for some reshaping work done within wetlands. There were four stipulations placed on this permit and Mr. Steine of the DNR is going to keep Mr. Kluegel posted as to how this matter is resolved by the DNR. Mr. Schumacher noted that Mr. Klenck has been granted after - the - fact permits from the DNR in the past. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Kluegel and Mr. Schumacher to send Mr. Klenck a letter stating that if this continues to happen the Council will consider pulling his CUP and he can do business elsewhere. Paul Wolters - Mr. Kluegel explained that Mr. Wolters has completed his requirements for the CUP but it appears that there are more vehicles at R & A Auto than what is allowed under the permit. He is also concerned about the screening in that the entire operation is open on the west side of the property adjoining residential property. He has recommended to Mr. Wolters that the entire perimeter be screened and Mr. Wolters has agreed to this request. Mr. Hawkins advised the Council that they can amend a CUP if a concern is detected. Mr. Reinert moved that the Paul Wolters CUP be amended to include extending the existing screening fence to include PAGE 4 157 15a COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 the total of the property or about 80 feet and set a public hearing for the amended CUP. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously with Mr. Kluegel being instructed to inform Mr. Wolters of this added stipulation to the CUP. If Mr. Wolters agrees to the stipulation and if Mr. Wolters perfers to do this on a voluntary basis the public hearing can be cancelled. LeRoy Houle - Mr. Miller and Mr. Kluegel visited Mr. Houle and asked him to move his wood pile out of view. Mr. Houle has now completed this request. Mr. Miller and Mr. Kluegel have also suggested that Mr. Houle fence the street side of his property to screen his business operations. Mayor Benson was concerned that this fence may turn out to be an eye sore and asked Mr. Kluegel to suggest some other type of screening. Mr. Kluegel suggested additional trees or shrubs. After further discussion Mr. Bisel moved to have Mr. Kluegel and Mr. Miller formulate an answer to this problem and report this to the Council. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Jim Spetzman - Mr. Kluegel noted that there is considerable parking overflow at Mr. Spetzman's place of business and there has been one complaint about this. It was noted that the original CUP stipulated that the parking of vehicles be limited to the number of vehicles that could be parked in front of the building. There had not been a set number. Mr. Spetzman explained these cars are customer and employee cars and are uniformly lined up in an orderly fashion. They are not junk cars or cars for sale. Mr. Spetzman explained that he and his father had planted a large number of evergreen trees around the perimeter of the property and in time they will be large enough to entirely screen the property. Mr. Spetzman was asked to see what he could do to control parking and suggested that he have his employees park in an adjacent lot to the north. Elwin LaMotte - Mr. LaMotte has deposited dredged material from the ditch into the flood plain and RCWD has requested that these materials be removed. Mr. LaMotte explained that he is in the process of removing them. The Council asked that Mr. Kluegel keep the Council informed on the progress of this matter. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO_ 54 - 88, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES SOUTH, 2ND ADDITION PAGE 5 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 Mr. Bisel moved to approve this resolution. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 54 - 88 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT OF RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES SOUTH, 2ND ADDITION WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the eleventh day of April, 1988 fixed a date for a Council hearing on the proposed improvement of Reshanau Lake Estates South, 2nd Addition, and WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was given and the hearing was held thereon on the thirteenth day of June, 1988, at which all persons desiring 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 As 1988 Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer 159 -,40P6 nson, mayor CONSIDERATION OF REZONE OF RICE LAKE ESTATES, ORDINANCE NO. 09 - 88, SECOND READING Mr. Schumacher updated the Council regarding this matter. Mr. Hawkins has drafted a Planned Unit Development Agreement (PUDA). The developer has been requested to deed to the City Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Rice Lake Estates and donate $40,000 for development of these parcels. The additional dollars has been requested to equalize development costs so that the developer will not have an advantage over other developments in Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher explained that all issues have been addressed in the document and the City has full control of the development. In addition the PAGE 6 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 developer must provide a letter from RCWD indicating that all matters relating to that permit has been fulfilled. Mr. Bisel moved to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 09 - 88. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Reinert abstaining. CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 09 - 88 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES BY REZONING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) I. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota does ordain: Ordinance No. 2 of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, passed by the City Council on May 24, 1983 is hereby amended by rezoning from Manufactured Homes (R -7) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lino Lakes, the following described real estate: All of the subdivision of Rice Lake Estates except Outlot A in Section 30, Township 31, Range 22, Anoka County, Minnesota. II. Save as above amended, said Ordinance No. 2 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 8t PAGE 7 of A 1988. i.n son, Mayor 1 COUNCIL MEETING M ri yn . Anderson Clerk-Treasurer AUGUST 8, 1988 ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG Resolution No. 57 - 88 Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - D. Erickson's 2nd Addition, Phase I - Mr. Bisel moved to approve this resolution. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 57 - 88 RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR D. ERICKSON'S, 2ND ADDITION, PHASE I WHEREAS, costs have been determined for the improvement of D. Erickson's 2nd Addition, Phase I and the expenses incurred to the making of such improve- ment amount to $471,189.00 so that the total cost of the improvement will be $471,189.00. 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 hereby declared to be $ and the portion of the cost to be assessed against bene- fitted property owners is declared to be $ 2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual install- ments extending over a period of fifteen years, and first installments 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 shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in her office for public inspec- tion. PAGE 8 162 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 4. The Clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed assessment, notify the Council thereof. Adopted by the Council this 8th day . August, 1988. Benjam Mar i.lynUG. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Benson, Mayor Resolution No. 58 - 88 Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Reshanau Lake Estates South, 1st Addition - Mr. Reinert moved to adopt this resolution. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 58 - 88 RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES SOUTH, 1ST ADDITION WHEREAS, costs have been determined for the improvement of Reshanau Lake Estates South, 1st Addition and expenses incurred in the making of such improve- ment amount to $570,916.00 so that the total cost of the improvement will be $570,916.00. 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 hereby declared to be $ and the portion of the cost to be assessed against the benefitted property owners is declared to be $ 2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual install- ments extending over a period of fifteen years, the first installments 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. PAGE 9 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 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 dis- trict affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and she shall file a copy of such pro- posed assessment in her office for public inspection. 4. The Clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed assessment, notify the Council thereof. Adopted by the Council this 8th da _ august, 1988. Benjam G. Benson, Mayor Mari ,y G. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer Resolution No. 59 - 88 Calling Hearing on Proposed Assessment - D. Erickson's 2nd Addition, Phase I - Mr. Bisel moved to adopt this resolution. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 59 - 88 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR D. ERICKSON, 2ND ADDITION, PHASE I WHEREAS, by resolution passed by the Council on August 8, 1988, the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost of improving D. Erickson's 2nd Addition, Phase I, 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 12th day of September, 1988, in the city hall at 7:30 P.M. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all PAGE 10 163 164 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 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 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 property owners of each parcel described in the ass- essment 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 assess- ment on such property, to the City Clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within thirty (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 interest 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 December 31 of the succeeding year. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of August, 1988. Mari n Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer 4107e1;40.41.... in Benson, Mayor Resolution No. 60 - 88 Calling Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Reshanau Lake Estates South, 1st Addition - Mr. Bohjanen moved to adopt this resolution. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 60 88 PAGE 11 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES SOUTH, 1ST ADDITION WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on August 8, 1988, the City Clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost of improving Resh- anau Lake Estates South, 1st Addition, and WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified the Council that such pro - posed 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 12th day of September, 1988, in the city hall at 7:45 P.M. to pass upong such proposed assessment and at such time and place all per- sons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with referance to such assessement. 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 pro- perty, 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 thirty (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 interest 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 December 31 of the succeeding year. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of August, 1988. PAGE 12 165 166 COUNCIL MEETING UGUST 8, 1988 Benjam' G Benson, Mayor _lL�...QiUU�L M yn Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer Resolution No. 61 - 88 Awarding Seal Cost Bids - Mr. Stahlberg explained that bids were taken this morning at 10:00 A.M. and tabulated. He recommended that the Council award the bid to the low bidder and approve Resolution No. 61 - 88. Mr. Stahlberg was asked if he had personal knowledge of this company and if he checked references. Mr. Stahlberg said that this is a company that has been in business since 1956 but under another name. Mr. Bisel moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 - 88 awarding the bid to Astech Corporation for $33,974.85. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. It was noted that the budget for seal coating was $40,000.00 and Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Volk may add other streets to the program this year. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 61 - 88 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR 1988 SEAL COAT PROGRAM WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the 1988 Seal Coat Program as outlined in Resolution No. 56 - 88, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Astech Corporation Allied Blacktop Bituminous Roadways $33,974.85 $39,260.65 $45,448.00 AND WHEREAS, it appears that Astech Corporation of $33,974.85 is the lowest responsible NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL LAKES, MINNESOTA: with a bid bidder, OF LINO 1. The Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the attached contract with Astech Corporation, St. Cloud, Minnesota in the name of the City of Lino Lakes for the 1988 Seal Coat Pro- PAGE 13 COUNCIL MEETING 1 AUGUST 8, 1988 gram according to the plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract has been signed. Adopted by the City Council this 8t. of A 88. Marilrn . Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer njam Y G. Benson, Mayor ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS Consideration of Ordinance No. 08 - 88, Second Reading, Deferment of Special Assessments - Mr. Schumacher explained that at the first reading for the ordinance, the Council expressed concern regarding Subdivision 1C and 1D. He has checked with the cities of Shoreview and Blaine and with HUD. He has found a variety of policies in these two areas with some communities using dollar amounts and some using percentages of adjusted annual income. There was a question on how the information given by the applicant could be verified. Mr. Hawkins said the Council must rely on the applicant to be truthful. Mr. Bisel moved to have the staff and attorney prepare another proposal to items C & D on the percentage basis for the next Council agenda. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AMBULANCE SERVICE REQUEST TO FORGIVE RENT AND UTILITY PAYMENT - RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that a request was received from DMH for forgiveness of rent and utility payments. A Istatement for the 2nd quarter of 1988 has been prepared and a copy is included in the packet. Mr. Bisel said he appreciated the services provided but it was DMH who PAGE 14 167 168 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 proposed the agreement and he said he would be willing to open services to any provider if need be. Mr. Reinert felt this may be an upheavel but felt that DMH should have calculated more closely on their_proposal. After further discussion Mr. Bisel moved to deny the request of DMH Ambulance Service. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Neal abstaining. CONSIDERATION OF AMBULANCE COVERAGE FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LINO LAKES BY DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Mr. Schumacher has received a letter from DMH ambulance service explaining how ambulance calls are handled in the southeast corner of Lino Lakes by White Bear Lake. In addition a letter from the administrator of DMH has been received stating that the ambulance service is not in a position to pay the cost of the mutual aid agreement with White Bear Lake. Mr. Bisel was very concerned because he understood that this City already had a contract with the White Bear Lake ambulance service. Mr. Schumacher explained that DMH will be serving the area and there is a cost involved that DMH cannot pick up. White Bear Lake had been servicing the area until about a month and one half ago when the City was notified that they would not continue unless the fee was paid. Mr. Bisel felt the contract with White Bear Lake should be completed as soon as possible. There was discussion regarding the original presentation by Barry Matson of DMH and that what has occurred has been changed since the original presentation. Mr. Schumacher was requested to determine how the ambulance service for the southeast corner can be put in place and then to have DMH complete the agreement. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER COMMISSION On June 27, 1988 the Council voted for three one year term Charter Commission members and eight four year term Charter members. It has been determined that two of the members elected cannot serve in this capacity. Mr. Hawkins explained to the Council that he has been contacted by Charter Chairman, Jerry Hanson who told him that he has presented two names to the courts to fill the two vacancies. Mr. Hawkins has also written a letter to the judge indicating that the Charter Commission had failed to fill PAGE 15 1 169 OUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 e vacancies in the specified time period so therefore the ouncil elected nine persons. There are still two vacancies for which Mr. Hanson has submitted the two names to the judge. Mr. Hawkins has told the judge that he feels the City should still have a voice in the selection of the final two members and the judge has agreed to accept four nominees, two from Mr. Hanson and two from the City Council.. Mr. Hanson was in the audience and told the Council that he was unaware that the Council would be voting for Charter Commission members and would have been at that meeting. Mayor Benson noted that he was contacted by Mrs. Koppy who requested that her name be dropped from the list of candidates. The Council voted for a member for a one year term and a member for a four year term. Mr. Tom Molin was elected to the one year term and Mr. Gordon Girtz and Mr. David Storberg tied for the four year term. The Council proceeded with a runoff election and Mr. Girtz was elected to the four year term. NSIDERATION OF AUDITORS RECOMMENDATION ON COMPUTER, FTWARE AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON HARDWARE . Schumacher explained that he has spent a great deal of time looking at software for the City and Mr. Bisel has assisted in investigating what hardware is available. He has received two proposals for software and has asked the City Auditor to review them and make a recommendation as to what is needed to serve the City. Chief Campbell is also looking at what is needed to service the Police Department and this has not been incorporated in the current proposals. Mr. Schumacher will prepare another presentation for the Council that will include the needs of the Police Department and bring this to the Council for their consideration. OLD BUSINESS Fire Commission Position on District Fire Stations - The City has received a letter from the Centennial Fire District outlining their position regarding the location of fire stations within the fire district. The letter also outlines which city the station benefits and how costs would be allocated as outlined in the Joint Powers Agreement. Mr. .11 Bruen, Chairman of the Fire Commission displayed a map GE 16 170 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 indicating the service area of each of the proposed stations. Mr. Bruen was asked to clarify what cities benefit from each station. Mr. Bruen explained benefit is determined by a five minute response time. Mr. Schumacher asked if the Commission would be open to criteria other than response time to determine benefit. Mr. Bruen said that benefit is determined by determining primary benefit areas. Those who get the most benefit pay the most. Mr. Bisel was concerned about the costs involved for Lino Lakes and asked if the costs are such that it would be beneficial for Lino Lakes to withdraw from the Joint Powers Agreement and form a Lino Lakes Fire Department. There was discussion regarding shifting the circles to include other areas and concern was expressed for the very southeast corner of Lino Lakes. In addition, Mayor Benson said he was not as concerned about covering the Regional Park as he was about servicing citizens of the City. Mr. Bruen explained that the actual locations of the stations will depend on land availability. The Commission wants to see station No. 3 built in 1989 and Lino Lakes and Centerville will have to negotiate the costs. Mayor Benson noted that Centerville wanted their city hall located in the new fire station. Mr. Bruen said that the Commission is not interested. After further discussion it was decided that the concept of the district is still really good. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to arrange a meeting with the Centerville Council before September 15 and have a response to the Fire Commission letter prepared thereafter. Mr. Bisel moved to extend the-meeting time until all business is completed. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Ordinance No. 03 - 88, Temporary Truck Parking, Second Reading - Mr. Miller explained that after the first reading of the ordinance, he met with Mr. Bob Cordell and Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Clausen. Mr. Cordell has submitted a draft amendment to the ordinance. There is a large difference between the two proposals and no agreement has been reached on the matter. PAGE 17 171 CO7 CIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 r Benson gave a brief background on this matter exp M and e p ed that the Council is trying to accomodate over -the- road truckers. Mr. and Mrs. Clausen were in the audience and were concerned about keeping their area residential. They asked the Council to enforce the current ordinance. Mr. Cordell said he could understand the concern of the Clausens but felt that trucks should be allowed on larger parcels of land. He noted that the truck owners have a large investment and basically he said he had a problem with two portions of the proposed ordinance; 1) amount of time allowed to park the unit, 2) distance from the nearest residence. After further discussion Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Miller redraft the ordinance incorporating what he could from Mr. Cordell's proposal. He also asked Mr. Kluegel to prepare a list of problem areas so that the Council may go out and view the problems. This matter is to be placed on the September 12, 1988 Council agenda. Charter Commission - Mr. Reinert asked that it be clarified a o what the Charter Commission can expect in the way of a stance from City staff. Mr. Schumacher explained that is an independent commission similar to the Fire Co7!'lbission. The Charter Commission should elect its own secretary, prepare its own minutes and publish notices of meetings. Mr. Reinert felt the Commission should have some support from the City. Response to Nita Fenno's Letter - Mr. Schumacher explained that a response to Mrs. Fenno's letter has been prepared and mailed to all persons in the Ulmer's Rice Lake Addition area. Mr. Bisel also noted that he and Mr. Neal have been out in that neighborhood and talked to some of the residents. Mayor Benson said that he has sent a letter to Mr. Robert Mattson and thanked him. for attending the meeting regarding gambling licenses. NEW BUSINESS Gary Uhde's Request to Purchase Tax Forfeit Lots - Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Uhde is interested in purchasing two lots that are currently tax forfeit. This wo d involve the City obtaining title to the lots and then ad tising the lots for sale. Mr_ Uhde would guarantee PA is 18 172 'COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 that he would bid on the lots for at least what the City has to pay the County for them. The advantage of this is that the City would be assured of obtaining the assessments on the lots and getting the lots back on the tax rolls. Mr. Bisel moved to acquire Lots 9 and 10, Block 9, Lakes '.Addition No. 3 and advertise for bids. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IlOrdinance Regulating. Dumping - Mr. Bisel suggested that this (City look at an ordinance regulating dumping. It was noted that Lino Lakes will experience even more problems in this !area as the regulations regarding waste removal becomes stricter. Mr. Hawkins noted that this matter is addressed in the Nuisance Ordinance. Mr. Bisel suggested offering a reward to anyone who identifies a person dumping waste in Lino Lakes. Mayor Benson noted receipt of a letter from Mrs. Donna Carlson and a letter from Sheriff Wilkinson. Sheriff Wilkinson will be attending the next Council meeting. Mr. Bisel moved to adjourn at 10:47 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular council meeting on August 22, 1988. A hV/JAJ MA IL G. ANDERSON :ENJAMI G. BENSON Clerk- Treasurer Mayor AGE 19