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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/1974 Council Minutes1 1 1 August 26, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m. on August 26, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean. Absent; Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of August 12, 1974 as written. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of August 16, 1974 as written. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen announced that at this time he would like to present a Citation for Bravery to Patrolman Holman for his work in connection with the attempted burglary at the Kronholm residence. Chief Myhre added his own thoughts saying that Patrolman Holman did more than was expected of any man. He was very proud to have such a man on the City's force. The Clerk reported on the following items: A letter from the Metropolitan Council giving notice of Review of the local Comprehensive plan for White Bear Lake Township. Mr. McLean asked that the Clerk request a -copy of this plan and that it be turned over to the Planning and Zoning Board for study and comment. Read a letter from Mr. Vincent Lombardi addressed to Mr. Erling Weiberg, Executive Secretary of the Water Resources Board. Mr. Lombardi was concerned over the hearings of the proposed Battle Creek Watershed. He felt that a joint powers agreement rather than a watershed would better solve the problems in that area. Read a letter from Mr. John Berends, of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture concerning the lack of a tree inspector for Lino Lakes. Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mr. R. V. Ellingsen as interim tree inspector until such time as a permanent one can be hired. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Had received notice of a hearing in the matter of proposed rules relating to the State Commission on cable communications. This meeting will be held on Sept. 27, 1974 in the Auditorium of the State Office Building. Mr. Marier moved that the Clerk request copies of these rules. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Had received copies of letters written to Mrs. Howlett on Baldwin Lake Road and Mr. Reiling who owns property at the intersection of Highways #8 and #49. Mrs. Howlett has until Sept. 16, 1974 to correct the situation on her property and the problem located on the Reiling property had been corrected. Mr. Marier moved that copies of letters such as these be submitted to the P &Z and copies for the Council- men also in order for these men to keep abreast with the happenings in the City. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Had received a request from North Central Public Service for the extension of a gas main located on 4th Avenue just South of Main Street. Mr. McLean moved to refer this to Mr. Gotwald. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Received notice that copies of the Minnesota Session Laws, 1974 will soon be available. Mr. Marier moved to purchase one copy. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. August 26, 1974 Received a letter from Circle Pines Utilities announcing a change in the time of their meeting scheduled for Sat. Aug., 31, 1974. The time has been changed from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Reminded the Council of the meeting scheduled for Sept. 9, 1974 at 4:30 p.m. with Mr. Boland and staff at the Metro Square Building. All Councilmen have copies of the letter. Mr. Marier reported on the Planning and Zoning Board meeting of August 21, 1974. The first item on the agenda had been a petition by Mr. Prokop for the improvement of ' Lakeview Ave. " in the Otter Lake Hills plat. Mr. Prokop had petitioned to have the City issue bonds for this work and assess all property owners. There was discussion on this and on the possibility of this work being done privately at less cost. Since one of the property owners is in disagreement, the improvement of this street needs some legal clarification. Mr. Prokop requested that this petition be tabled until some of these questions can be worked out. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Karth had appeared with a possible buyer for property located South of Acton Const. on the service road East of I35E. This buyer would like to conduct an antique business from that location. The Planning and Zoning Board suggested that this area be rezoned commercial. Mr. Marier moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Karth will contact the Clerk's office for the necessary forms. Mrs. Crystal Ahlman and Mr. Lee Smith appeared with a request to rezone property located just West of Highway #8 on Lilac Street. This property is located in an area suggested for commercial zoning in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. However, Mr. Smith has a bill with the City for $565.54 for a rezoning hearing held several years ago. He was told that the Planning and Zoning Board will not consider this rezoning request until this bill is paid. Mr. Marier moved that Mr. Smith be required to pay this bill and that the current request be tabled until such time. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Nelson presented the Planning and Zoning Board with a preliminary plat for the Neff tree farm located about 3/4 of a mile North of Main Street on the East side of Highway #8. The plan was well received by the Board. Mr. Nelson had requested that the 300' strip of commercial zoning along Highway #8 be removed and that the entire area be rezoned to RI. Mr. Marier moved to instruct the Attorney to draw up the papers necessary to remove the commercial zoning on this property, and to rezone to RI. Hearings -to be held before the Planning and Zoning Board on Sept. 18, 1974 and before the Council on Sept. 23, 1974. Both hearings to be held at 8:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Planning and Zoning Board questioned the fact that the trailer is still parked at the Tobish property on Highway #49. Mr. Locher left to check with the Police Department. Mr. Marier relinquished the floor to Mr. McLean. Mr. McLean reported on the Park, Recreational and Enviornmental Commission meeting held on August 19, 1974. Mr. Lilly, of the Department of Natural Resourses had discussed bike trails with the Board. Mrs. LeTourneau and Mrs. Brisson had set this up in conjuction with the long range plans for the City parks. The needs of Sunrise Park was discussed. The Hockey rinks need to be leveled in order to flood properly; new goals are needed; plans for partial fencing next year; and additional space for the warming house with additional bathroom facilities. These things are 1 1 49 August 26, 1974 to be considered before budget hearings. Mr. Kent and Mr. Resch are putting together some ideas for the Hall property. Mr. McLean will have more on this at a later date. The House, barn and warming house at Sunrise Park have all been painted. The fence is complete at Lino Park. The check for this work is in the bills. There was some discussion of the condition of the gate - it needs some bracing as does the gate at the well house. Mr. Jaworski moved to hold this check until these gates are fixed. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski interupted to say that he had had a call just before this meeting asking that some sort of mini bike riding area be set up to keep the riders off the streets. Mr. Marier felt that these people shoud be asked to appear at the Park Board meetings with their request and an idea of what would be required. Mr. Locher returned and told Mr. Marier that Patrolman Kirschbaum will take anew set of pictures and write up a complaint this week in connection with the trailer. Mr. Marier also reported that Mr. Cecil LaMotte had requested an access to Centerville Lake via the Outlot located in his Second Addition. He only wanted this for the residents in his area and not as a public access. The P &Z thought that since this outlot is the property of Lino Lakes it would have to be a public access and the problem of crossing water department property would create another set of problems. Mr. Marier will contact Mr. LaMotte. Mr. Zelinka had contacted Mr. Jaworski in connection with the hiring of the supervisor. There was discussion on whether to hire Mr. Peters of interview the applicants. Mr. Jaworski moved to write to Mr. Peters and state that while his qualifications were excellent, the Council felt that at this time the City could not absorb his salary demands. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The need to interview more of the applicants was discussed. Mr. Jaworski moved to contact the next six applicants and interview these men on Thursday August 29, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski presented the findings of the Police Study Commission. The Clerk read the report and Mr. Jaworski asked the Council for their comments. There was discussion of the anticipated cost for vehicles and a building for the full time department. Mr. Jaworski felt that at the present time, the buildings were adequate. There is a possibility of expanding into the small conference room in order to enlarge the office space. This will probably be necessary whether there is a full time department or it,the City continues on a part time basis. Mr. Marier asked how many extra hours of coverage a day this would give the City and Mr. Jaworski said about 19 hours. The present hours are from 7:00 or 7:30 p.m. until midnight during the week and until about 2:00 p.m. on the weekends. Mr. Marier asked where the vehicles would be housed. Mr. Jaworski said here at the Hall; Mr. Marier - is there room? Mr. Jaworski - will have to make room. At the present time and under this suggested budget no additional building needs have been anticipated for the Police Department. August 26, 1974 Mr. Marier asked if a joint powers with other municipalities had been explored. Mr. Jaworski said, somewhat but not in depth. Mr. Jaworski discussed what had n offered in 1971 by Anoka County at a cost of $133,000.00 - one car stationed in Lino Lakes for 24 hours a day and the back up assistance that we now receive. Mr. McLean asked if this can be run with just three cars? Are the wages compatible? Mr. Jaworski felt that it could be done with the three cars and the wages are on the low side. How about the Chief's salary? That, too, is on the low side. Mr. Marier asked the total number of personnel - Mr. Jaworski - eight, four full - time and four part time. Mr. Jaworski said this budget is operating close, these figures are not exaggerated - there is no padding. Mr. McLean asked about dispatching - Mr. Jaworski said that would continue to be out of Central Communications in Anoka. All Police DEpartments are dispatched from that location. Mr. McLean wondered if the equipment allowance was enough. Mr. Jaworski thought this was enough, they will be operating with the same personnel - may need some additional office equipment. Mr. McLean said that with his experience in getting new ventures off the ground, he would think these figures should be padded in order to give the department a firm base. Mr. Jaworski said that he felt they should stay with these figures. Mr. Marier said that this is a well thought out presentation and he felt that the Commission had done a thorough study. He would like some time to study this before making a decision. Mr. McLean asked about the Clerk- Typist - would she be just a Clerk - Typist? Mr. Jaworski said this person would also be used to search female prisoners and possibly assist with juveniles. She would be a policewoman - Clerk - Typist combination. 1 1 Mr. Jaworski said that the Centerville Council had attended their last meeting and were also here this evening. They had asked that any decision on this proposal be delayed until their Council has a chance to discuss this with the people of Centerville. Mr. Marier moved to table decision on this proposal until both Centerville and Lino Lakes Council members have a change to study the proposal. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Council suggested that Mr. Jaworski look into office expansion - job descriptions and the figures suggested for repairs. Mr. Jaworski will have the final figures for the budget meetings and the Sept. 9, 1974 Council meeting. Mr. Jaworski asked the feelings of the Council as to replacing the Patrol Car that was wrecked. Mr. Marier said that at the present time he felt the two cars were sufficient, the third car can be discussed at budget meetings. Mr. Jaworski felt that with only two cars, if one requires repairs, this leaves only the one car for coverage of the entir (City and Centerville. This spreads the coverage awfully thin,. Mr. Marier suggested renting a car if necessary until this program is studied. 1 1 1 August 26, 1974 Mr. Jaworski thought the actions of the Metro Council and the PCA in conjunction with the rules and regulations of installation of septic systems should be watched. Mayor Bohjanen reported that in order to clarify the Ordinance establishing the odd - numbered years as City election years, an amendment is needed. Mr. Locher read from the State Statute and explained why the amendment is necessary. This amendment will set the rules to establish a normal and orderly adjustment to the bi -annual elections. Mr. Marier moved to approve amendment to Ordinance #38A as presented by Mr. Locher. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen reminded the Council that, if a raise is to be put to the voters at the general election, the amount should be decided in order for the ballots to be printed. He asked for suggestions from the Council. Mr. McLean asked of this is normally put on a ballot. He was told, No, but this was voted on at last years budget meetings. Mr. Jaworski asked if the Councilmen's salaries was established by Ordinance? Mr. Locher said, Yes. The Ordinance establishing the present salary was passed in 1966. Mr. Jaworski asked if in the Ordinance, a rule that salaries could be set by Resolution, could be included thus avoiding a new Ordinance each time the salary is changed. Mr. Locher said that the salaries must be set by Ordinance. Mr. Jaworski moved to put a raise on the referendum. Mr. Marier said that he had made the motion at the budget meetings - he felt that the people should have a voice in this decision and the Council could rely on the people to make a proper judgement. Mr. Jaworski agreed and asked what amount should be put on the ballots? Mr. Marier felt this decision should be left up to the Mayor. Mayor Bohjanen suggested a $25.00 p/m raise. Mr. McLean asked if the expense amount would be left at $20.00 was told, Yes. Mr. Peter Scherer, from the audience suggested that the Council be paid $25.00 per meeting attended. Mayor Bohjanen said there are times when it is necessary to hold 4 or 5 meetings a month. There is no way this could be budgeted for and would also deter the Council in holding special meeting, even when they were called for. Mr. Marier thanked Mr. Scherer for his interest but there can be a lot of special meetings, for instance, he had attended four just last week. Mr. Scherer suggested putting a limit on the number of meetings. Mr. Marier felt this is unfair to the Council. He had no opinions as to a preference either way. He felt the raise should be reasonable. Mr. McLean asked if the amount would be put on the ballot and was told, Yes, in order for the people to know what they are voting for. Mr. Jaworski asked that Mr. Locher write into the Ordinance that in the future salaries may be changed by Resolution. Mr. Locher said that it can be done that way now by law. Mr. McLean moved to put the question on a referundum for vote by the people setting the salary for the Mayor and Councilmen at $75.00 p /m. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. August 26, 1974 Mr. Locher said that the representative from the Ford Company could not attend this meeting but will be here at the Sept. 9, 1974 meeting to discuss the Ford Patrol car. The Clerk was asked to put this on the agenda. Mr. Locher asked that Chief Myhre and one other Patrolmen be present. Under old business, the progress of the road work was discussed and Mr. Jaworski felt that it should be completed in 2 to 3 weeks. He had two bids for replacement of a culvert on East Rondeau Lake Road. One from Viking Steel - 899.15 (14 ga. stee); and one from Johnston - 1115.16 (12 ga. steel)Mr. Marier moved to accept the bid $899.15 from Viking Steel. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to fill out a requisition for this and assign #463. Under new business, Mr. McLean reported on the meeting with Mr. Nethercutt and Mr. Peravich in connection with the open space. Mr. McLean, Mr. Marier and Mr. Zelinka had attended this meeting and felt that it was a good meeting. Many areas were discussed including the sewer and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Complete reversal on the sewer was discussed. Mr. McLean felt that this was a very productive meeting in view of the up coming meeting with Mr. Boland and the Metro Staff people. Mr. Marier felt that these men understood that the 2500 acres of land acquired for open space is all that the City is willing to give. These men left the feeling that no more land would be considered in Lino Lakes unless the City requested it. The Councilmen had asked for their aid as to imput to the Metro Council before the scheduled meeting with Mr. Boland and his staff on Sept. 9, 1974. Mr. Marier felt that the meeting we very open and candid. Mr. Scherer asked the Council if they were making a decision on the full -time Police question this evening or will more talks be scheduled? Zr. Jaworski said there are some points to be gone over and some facts to be obtained. Mr. Scherer felt that within 60 days he could present the Council with a list of 1000 names of persons who want full -time Police coverage. Mayor Bohjanen said the Council appreciates Mr. Scherer's concern but, Centerville had asked for time to consult on this and this Council needs time to look at more figures before the budget meetings. 1 1 Mrs. Jaworski asked, if this proposal is turned down by this Council, can this question be put on a special ballot? She was told Yes, but the figures would have to be included. Mr. Marier moved to approve requisitions #460 through and including #463. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve Checks #5933 through and including #5952 holding #5933 per motion. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2499 through and including #2520. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. These minutes were approved at the Sept. 9, 1974 meeting. Clerk - Treasurer 1