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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/1990 Council Minutes1 1 r COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES. /36 JUNE 18, 1990 Staff Members present: Public Works Director, Don Volk; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. Senior Housing Proposal, Gary Uhde and Gary Stout The proposal was not ready for presentation and the matter was tabled. Impact of the Circle Pines Water Filtration Plant Mr. Schumacher explained that a referendum was passed in the City of Circle Pines regarding the construction of a filtration plant for the Circle Pines municipal water utility. Since the City of Lino Lakes is currently connected to the Circle Pines municipal water system, this City will be asked to pay a larger sum to continue to be connected to the water supply or be asked to disconnect. It was explained that presently both Lino Lakes wells and Circle Pines wells are pumping into the water supply system. When the new filtration plant goes into operation, the Lino Lakes water must be filtered or disconnected. The purpose of the proposed filtration system is to remove iron and manganese from the water supply. Once the plant is operational, Lino Lakes will be given several options: 1. Disconnect from the Circle Pines water supply. 2. Connect the Lino Lakes well to the Circle Pines filtration plant. 3. Shut off the Lino Lakes well entirely and purchase the PAGE 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 18, 1990 entire Lino Lakes water supply from Circle Pines. 4. Try to negotiate a joint powers agreement with the City of Blaine. Timing is a major concern. The joint powers agreement with Circle Pines states that when Lino Lakes reaches 1200 water users, Lino Lakes will build its own water storage facility (water tower). Does it make sense to connect to the Circle Pines filtration plant if Lino Lakes must build its own water tower within the next couple of years? Also this City knows that it will cost $1.00 per thousand gallons of water to purchase the filtered water from Circle Pines. Mayor Bisel asked how far away is this City from constructing its own water tower? Mr. Volk estimated two (2) to 2 1/2 years. Mayor Bisel asked if a major business were to build in a TIF district, could TIF dollars pay for the new water tower. Mr. Schumacher explained that it could not be shown that the water tower would benefit the TIF business only, so only a portion of the tower could be constructed with TIF dollars. Mayor Bisel asked if there was property ready to be developed, would this speed up the need for a new water tower? Mr. Schumacher said yes, there would be more users and possibly the Lino Lakes Correctinal Facility (LLCF) also hook into the system. Mayor Bisel asked how much lead time is required to build a Lino Lakes water tower. Mr. Volk explained about one (1) year. Mayor Bisel noted that the City of Shoreview has a new water tower and asked how far away from Lino Lakes is this tower. Mr. Volk explained that the distance is from Birch Street to one third mile inside of Shoreview. Council Member Neal asked how soon will the new filtration plant be operational in Circle Pines. Mr. Volk explained that they hope to have it on line within one (1) year. Council Member Neal noted that there is a small water tower at the LLCF and asked what would happen to it if the City constructed a large water tower. Mr. Volk explained the LLCF tower would be removed. It is too small to serve any particular area. Council Member Kuether asked if the cost to Lino Lakes users would greatly increase if the City purchased the Circle Pines filtered water. Mr. Volk said yes. Mr. Schumacher will work with TKDA on this matter. Additional PAGE 2 1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 18, 1990 evaluations will be completed and options reviewed. Further information will be obtained from Circle Pines. This information will be given to the City Council. Centennial School Board - Sewer Hook -up, and Joint Meeting Mr. Schumacher explained that he has received a telephone call from Superintendent McClellan requesting that he and the City Council get together and talk about a bond issue and where to build their proposed new elementary school. Mr. McClellan has suggested a 7:30 A.M. breakfast meeting sometime in July, 1990. Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. McClellan's biggest concern is that the school district is looking at approximately 40 acres and they want to be sure that there will be sewer service available at that location. He also noted that if the school bond issue passes, the school board would want to move quickly to secure the property and construct the school. Mr. Schumacher will confirm a breakfast meeting. Union Contracts Mr. Schumacher explained a tentative settlement has been reached with Local 49. He will explain in more detail on Thursday. Mr. Schumacher explained that the proposed settlement will bring this union closer to complying with the Pay Equity requirements. Property on Corner of 77th Street and Lake Drive There was discussion regarding how many lots should be purchased for the new fire hall. It was suggested to purchase three (3) lots from Schifsky, the current fire hall lot and the lot north of the current fire hall. Mr. Schumacher explained that purchase agreements should be ready by Friday and the purchases should be closed by July 1, 1990. Mr. Bergeson noted that there is a possibility that West Shadow Lake Drive would flood again. He suggested that the City consider a shuttle to move residents through the area. Council Member Kuether moved to adjourn at 6:32 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 3