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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/1974 Council MinutesThe regular meeting of the Lino at 8:05 p.m. by Mayor Bohjanen. Zelinka had been delayed as was Approval of the minutes of June Mr. Marier moved to approve the Jaworski. Motion carried. June 24, 1974 Lakes Council was called to order on June 24, 1974 Councilmen present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean. Mr. Mr. Locher. 3oth will arrive later. 10, 1974 was delayed until the arrival of Mr. Zelinka. minutes of June 11, 1974 as written. Seconded by Mr. The Clerk reported on the following items: A letter from the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission announcing a meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 26, 1974 to receive local reaction to the Commission recommendations regarding proposed acquisition and development projects to be funded by the Metropolitan Council in 1974. Mr. Marier moved to have the :Clerk send a copy of the Resolution with Anoka County concerning the Chain of Lakes project now in progress and to include a copy of the use agreement. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. A gentleman from the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to be at the Hall Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the Metropolitan Development Framework Policies. The Council felt that this gentleman should be directed to talk to the full Council at their next meeting on July 8, 1974. There is also a meeting in Blaine on July 11, 1974 for discussion of this report. Mr. Marier felt that there are several items that should be considered; 1) There is no reliability to their statements; 2) They go to a lot of expense for studies but never look at the area the studies encompass. Mr. Marier moved to inform this Commission that the input of the City should be considered in their decisions. Mr. Jaworski felt the whole point of the report was being overlooked. This report recommends that Lino Lakes not be allowed to develop until 1990. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried. Reported on a letter concerning a tree inspector in connection with the Dutch Elm program. Mr. Bohjanen said that he plans to ask Mr. Ellingsen, the City Weed Inspector, if he will take this position. He will report back at the next Council meeting. Read a letter from NSP asking the City to close out the files on the proposed franchises of last year. Had received a copy of the Resolution of NSSSB approving the full flow gravity system for the Lino Lakes - Centerville interceptor. Read a letter from Dave Torkildson, stating that the Advisory Council will be formed early this Fall and plans be completed by Spring of 1975. The Clerk was asked to answer this letter asking Mr. Torkildson to keep the Council informed as to the progress of the Council and to inform him that we would like to submit names for membership on this Council at the earliest-possible date. Read a letter from the Washington County Highway Department informing the Council of the plans for upgrading 107th St. North in Washington County (this is the exten- sion of 80th Street in Lino Lakes.) Read a letter from North Central stating that the gas service at the Pump House will revert to LP prices with the next billing. The Clerk was instructed to write and request that North Central take another look at the feasibility of installing June 24, 1974 natural gas to that location. She had received a request from Mr. Henry Rosengren asking the Council to reconsider the off -sale liquor license requirements. This request will be considered at the next Council meeting. The June 10th minutes were considered. Mr. McLean moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean abstaining. Mr. Marier presented the following items from the Planning and Zoning Board meeting of June 19, 1974. Mr. Nelson had appeared before the Board with a preliminary plan for developing property North of Main Street on Highway 8. He wanted three years to put in the roads. The P &Z informed him that monies could be put in escrow for the installation of the streets. He will consult with Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Starr and return to the board. Mr. Prokop had presented the Planning and Zoning Board with a petition for the surfacing of Lakeview Avenue in the Otter Lake Hills Plat. There are three property owners, Mr. Prokop, Mr. Reiling and Mr. LaBuda. Mr. Prokop and Mr. Reiling have asked for the work to be done, Mr. LaBuda objects. Mr. Prokop explained that this work is necessary for him to obtain a building permit on lots he owns on that street. They understood that the cost would be assessed directly to the property owners. Mr. LaBuda was in the audience and he objected to this because he didn't want any building in the area. He had bought the lots for private use and had no intentions of building on them or selling. Mr. Zelinka brought out the fact that the name of the street would have to be changed since there is already a Lakeview in the City and Mr. Prokop said this was understood. He suggested "Deer Pass Lane ". Since this action requires a public hearing, Mr. Marier moved to set the hearing for July 17, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. before the Planning and Zoning Board and at 8:15 p.m. before the Council on July 22, 1974. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Meyer, representing U.S. Lakes, appeared with a request for a 500 foot private driveway to service the townhouses units. The Planning and Zoning had recommended approval but Mr. Marier disagreed with this recommendation. He felt that by this action a precendent could be set and that the developer had created this problem. There was discussion on the fact that this would be a private driveway, maintained by the owners, and that these properties would not be sold until they became part of a plat. Mr. Marier moved to deny this request and ask that Country Lakes to take an alternate route. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Mr. Meyer asked that this matter be tabled. Mr. Marier said that he would withdraw his motion except that Mr. Meyer had been asked to present an alternate plan by the Planning and Zoning 3oard and had not done so. On the vote; Mr. Marier, Mr. McLean, Aye; Mr. Zelinka, Mr. Jaworski and Mr. Bohjanen, No. Motion failed. Mr. Meyer will return to the Planning and Zoning. Mr. Zelinka suggested that Mr. Meyer consider putting the driveway North to intersect Lantern Lane. Also, some form of notification from Mr. Jandric that this property would not be sold until the property becomes a part of a final plat. 1 1 1 1 1 June 24, 1974 Mr. Jaworski moved to table this matter and send back to Planning and Zoning for an alternate route and a statement from Country Lakes that this is a temporary install- ation. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. The suggestion that these units could be moved to a new location will be considered. On the vote; Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean, No. Mr. Zelinka, Mr. Jaworski and Mr. Bohjanen, Yes. Motion carried. A Mr. Klemp had appeared before the Planning and Zoning requesting information as to operating a riding stables on property that he leases located at Old Highway 8 just North of Elm Street. The need for insurance and more acreage was discussed. Mr. Klemp was advised to consult with his insurance agent and to acquire more acreage. The general consensus of the Planning and Zoning Board was that until the matter of land and insurance was cleared there was no decision for them to make. Mr. Marier moved to approve the action of the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson from Hokah Drive had appeared before the Board asking for the necessary steps to be taken in order to establish a gun shop in his home. He was told this would require a special use permit. He is to contact the Clerk's office for the required forms. Mr. Herbst had appeared before the Board to bring them up to date on changes in plans for the Amelia Lake area. He had deleted one tower, removed the resturant to ground level and had lowered the height of one tower and raised the other. There was discussion on the number of living units, the footage of commercial area, ways of sewering this large project, the approvals necessary and the funding of this. Mr. Herbst will get his approvals, get the specifications ready and follow usual channels for approval. Skyline Autobody had appeared asking for a special meeting of the Board to consider a building permit for an addition to their present complex. They were told that in order for the usual procedure to be followed there isn't time for a special meeting. They will get their plans to the Clerk and appear at the July Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Elmer Robinson had applied for a sign permit for his sod fields. The setbacks were not noted on the application. However, the Planning and Zoning had recommended approval providing the setbacks were adhered to. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Board had considered the request of Mrs. Harriet Hill for permission to park a 35 foot semi trailer in her yard to be used for storage. Since this unit is over weight, the Board had recommended denial of the request. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. There was some discussion that an accessory building must blend with the main building. Mr. Bohjanen asked about the small metal storage sheds, the general consensus of the Council was that these are usually bought in colors that match or blend with the main buildings and they could see no objections. El Rehbein & Son had presented a request for a variance to transfer a strip of land 40'x 160' to Lyle Carpenter. This is directly to the West of his present holdings. The Planning and Zoning had recommended approval of this variance. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. June 24, 1974 Mr. Clyde Rehbein had left a copy of a variance he had obtained for the trade of two rectangular parcels of land between Mr. Rehbein and Mr. Bakken. The Board felt that this should be checked by Mr. Locher and had moved to refer this to the Attorney. Mr. III Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. McLean reported on the meeting of the Park Board held on Monday, June 17, 1974. Sunrise Park had been inspected after the campers had left and was in excellent condition. The Board felt that they should be commended. The deposit is still being held in order for the phone bill to be cleared. As soon as this can be done, the deposit is to be returned. The backstop. is staked for the second diamond at the Hall property and some work has been done on the ground. Mr. Jaworski asked if there is a master plan for the developing of this Park. Mr. McLean said, Yes, it is still in the preliminary stages, but the placement of this diamond is in conformance with those plans. The fence at Lino park is still not finished. Mr. McLean reported that he has contacted the contractor many times with no results. In the future, such projects as this :should require a performance bond. Mr. Marier suggested that the man not be paid until the work is completed. Mr. McLean said that no money would be spent until the fence is in and inspected. There was some discussion of Mr. LeVessuer's objections to the fence being put to within 5 feet of the right -of -way. Mr. McLean said this is a Council matter and if Mr. LeVessuer had objections, he should attend a Council meeting and present his objections. In the meantime, the fence should be completed as planned. If the decision to move it at a later date is the decision of the Council, then it will have to be moved. Mr. Jaworski felt that if the fence is not installed as planned, the Park will loose control of the parking area. This was one of the main reasons for the installation of the fence. Mr. Marier said the lines were drawn, a survey made, deeds signed and the entire action agreed to by both parties. Mr. Bohjanen said he would try to get Mr. LeVessuer to attend the next Council meeting. Mr. Zelinka wondered if the contractor is being influenced by Mr. LeVessuer. Mr. McLean moved to install the fence to within five feet of the right -of -way. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. McLean also reported that the snow fence has been installed along the East Line and across the gate opening. As soon as the location of the backstop for the ball diamond is staked work will begin on the seeding and sodding will begin. The Park Board also asked the Council to ask the County to install signs denoting a park area adjacent to Lino Park and the Hall property. The Clerk was instructed to write to the County Highway Department with this request. 1 1 21 June 24, 1974 The members of the Park Board is also looking at the small parcel of park property located in LaMotte's addition on the East side of Centerville with the possibility of this being developed as a "Tot Lot Mr. Jaworski asked if cost estimates will be included with the plans for the development of these areas. Mr. McLean said, Yes, all planned development of the Park areas will include a cost estimate and a time schedule. Mr. McLean read the following recommendation made by the Park Board; Mrs. Brisson moved to recommend to the Council that a closing hour be maintained at the Anoka County Park on Centerville Lake with the installation of a gate that can be locked plus providing adequate sanitary facilities. Seconded by Mrs. LeTourneau. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to forward this to the Anoka County Park Department. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski reported there will be a meeting of the Commission for Full Time Police on Wednesday, June 26, 1974. He asked the Clerk to mail cards to all members to remind them of the meeting. He hopes to have a recommendation for the Council by the last meeting in 4u1y. He presented the Council with a list of the roads that need work. Re had gotten some cost estimates, but in order to do this with our own people, it will have to wait until Mr. Backlin is available for supervision. The cost estimate was $82,832.00. The Road budget for 1974 is $77,900.00 plus $10,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing for a Truck and $8,000.00 for a storage building. Mr. Marier questioned the time element. He wanted to know when the work would be done and thought Mr. Jaworski should set up a schedule as to when each road would be done. There was also discussion as to the type of material's to be used. Mr. Marier felt that there should be a 11 inch over on all of the roads. The amount of work done on Ware Road was questioned. Mr. Jaworski asked the Clerk to • check for the amount spent on that street for the last three years. Mr. Marier asked if the amount and type of traffic on some of these streets had been considered. Mr. Jaworski said that it had. Mr. Marier asked for a starting date for the work. Mr. Jaworski said this work cannot be started until Mr. Backlin is available. Mr. McLean asked if the work could be completed in 60 days - from July 15 to Sept. 15. Mr. Jaworski said that it could. When asked for suggestions as to how this can be accomplished Mr. Jaworski suggested that the Personnel Commission get the screening done for the hiring of the full time man to replace Mr. Backlin. There was discussion on the comparision in cost of doing the work with City employees or contracting the work. Mr. Jaworski said that he would work out a comparision schedule. The matter of the bids for the dump truck was discussed. Mr. Jaworski moved to re- ject all bids and to re- advertise. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The bids are to be in by 4:30 p.m. July 22, 1974 and will be opened at the Council meeting held that evening at 8:00 p.m. The specs are to include the sentence "deviations from specs will be considered in leiu of an early delivery date ". 22 June 24, 1974 Mr. Zelinka announced that the Personnel Commission will meet Tuesday, July 2, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. He asked the Clerk to send notices to all members reminding them of this meeting. Mr. Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read a letter from Mr. Carlo Sooger, Director of Special Education at Centennial Schools, giving the figures requested at his last appearance as to the number of Lino Lakes children enrolled in the summer recreation program. This information is in connection with the $1,000.00 in last years budget for the Community Education Program. Mr. Zelinka moved to send this money to School District #12. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Bohjanen reported on the observation of UN Day and said that he will name a chairman at the next Council meeting. He also reported on the appreciation day for Mr. Honsey of the MSB. All members had received copies of this. Mr. Bohjanen had received information on the Bi- Centennial celebration. Discussion as to the extent of our participation and if we should subscribe to the book listed. Mr. McLean thought we could participate without getting that involved. Mr. Bohjanen will present a name for chairman of the celebration. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Locher to give a report on the meeting with the Development Framework Committee. Basically, the same arguments that Mr. Burandt had presented at the spedial meeting on June 11, 1974 were repeated. There seemed to be no change in attitude. There will be a meeting with the Metro Council on June 27, 1974. Mr. Locher, Mr. Carley, Mr. Gotwald and whatever Council members are able will attend this meeting. Mr. McLean moved to authorize these men to attend the Metro Council meeting for the City of Lino Lakes. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read a letter from Mr. Glen Rehbein requesting to be allowed to install the mains and laterals in a portion of Shenandoah. The Council felt that action on this request should be delayed until after the meeting on Thursday. Mr. Jaworski moved to put this request on the agenda for July 8, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Marier asked for a copy of this letter. Mr. Locher had checked the applications for liquor licenses and other licenses. The application of the V.F.W. Club was in order. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Hemauer application was in order. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. LeVessuer's application for On and Off sale 3.2 was in order. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this application. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The application of Henry Speiser for Off sale 3.2 at Hank's Superette was in order. Mr. Marier moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The application of Lawrence Cichy of the Oasis. The question of residency came up. Mr. Myhre said that he owns a residence in the City. Whether he lives there all the time or not he doesn't know. He listed 897 Main Street as his residence on the application. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this application providing the require- ments of the Ordinance is met. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Marier Abstaining. 1 1 June 24, 1974 The application of Stanley Thayer of the Blue Heron was considered. All papers were in order. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The application of the Nathe Brothers for the "49 Club" was in order. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the applications. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Locher said the new ordinance for a cabaret license should be considered before the State Liquor Commission calls us about it. The Clerk was asked to put this on the agenda for July 8, 1974. There was no old business. Under new business, Mr. Jaworski questioned the withholding of Social Security from his payroll check. The Clerk said that the Social Security office had informed her that this must be withheld from his check because of the year he was elected. Mr. Zelinka suggested that on the requisition the "deliver to" line on the form be filled in. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #447 through and including #450. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. McLean questioned Checks #5822, 23 and 24. Why is the City liable for these hospital bills? Mr. Locher explained that our Police Department had taken the man to the hospital and requested the treatment. Mr. Locher thought we could take him to concillation -court and recover this amount, but that we should wait for 90 days from the date of the incident. The Clerk was instructed to contact the hospital and ask if they will wait for payment for that length of time. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay bills with checks #5811 through and including #5838, with- holding #'s 5822, 5823 and 5824. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2431 through and including #2457. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 11:15 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. These minutes were approved at the July 8, 1974 meeting. ,Cy J Clerk- Treasurer 23