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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/1974 Council Minutes58 September 23, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Zelinka. Councilmen present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean. Absent; Mayor Bohjanen. Attorney Locher and Engineer Gotwald were also present. The rezoning hearing for Mr. Charles Nelson was called to order at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Charles Nelson was not present. Mr. Locher said the hearing could continue without his presence. Mr. Locher presented the affadivats of publication and mailing. Mr. Zelinka asked if there was anyone present who either objected or was in favor of this rezoning. There was no one. Mr. Marier reported that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this rezoning which removes the 300' strip of commercial property from the Russel Neff farm and rezones this area to residential. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Since the next hearing was scheduled for 8:15 P.M., Mr. Zelinka asked for con - sideraton of the minutes of the September 9, 1974 meeting. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk reported on the following items: Meetings to be conducted by the State to discuss the energy shortage. A copy of this will be sent to Mr. Charles Cape. Read the approval of the Engineer for the installation of an extension of a gas line on 4th Avenue. Mr. Jaworski moved to inform North Central of this decision by letter. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Receipt of $101.50 in Municipal Fines. Received 3rd quarter payment of State Aid in the amount of $16,952.75. Read a letter from the State announcing a meeting for Presiding Officers and Assessors to be held on September 30, 1974. The Clerk and Mr. Kelling will attend this meeting. Had received a policy statement from the City of Roseville. All Councilmen have copies. Mr. Marier moved to make a recommendation for Council Resolution at the October 15, 1974 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier will formulate this recommendation on the Rice Creek Watershed District report. Mr. Marier reported that Mr. Olson had appeare before the Planning and Zoning asking for permission to install a septic systemhat will not quite meet specifications. The Planning and Zoning Board had suggested that(with the recommendations of the Engineer and the County Health Department, he be allowed to install the best possible system. The Clerk had relayed this information to Mr. Hutchinson at the Anoka Health Department and he had promised to deliver a letter to Mr. Locher's office in time for the meeting this evening. Mr. Locher did not receive the letter. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Fr. September 23, 1974 ' 9 1 1 The rezoning for Mr. Robert Nelson was called to order at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Harvey Karth was here representing Mr. Nelson. This is a request to rezone from Ag- Residential to Commercial - Limited Business. Mr. Locher read the affadavits of publication and mailing list. Mr. Marier reported that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this rezoning with stipulations. No storage of articles outside, proper off - street parking and business to be started within one year. If not, zoning will revert to the original zoning. Mr. Karth felt these stipulations presented no problems. The only questions he had was concerning the signs. He had finally reached someone at the State who could answer his questions. The information he had received was that as long as the sign is on private property and advertises the business located there, the control reverts to the local municipalities. These signs would have to be approved by the local governing body. Mr. Karth assured the Council that the owner will follow all codes of this City. Mr. Jaworski asked if there is to be any new construction and Mr.Karth said, No. The only thing is the existing buildings will be remodeled and upgraded. Mr.Marier moved to approve the rezoning with the stipulations as stated. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to close the rezoning hearing at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was consideration of the $180,000.00 bond issue. Mr. Werner was here from Springsted to report on the progress of the sale. He reported that an "A" rating had been received from Moody. This is the best rating in Anoka County at the present time. BancNorthwest had bid on the bonds at 6.85762% interest. Mr. Werner recommeded to the Council that a Resolution accepting this bid be passed. He did not have the Resolution forms with him since the bid had come in so late this afternoon. Mr. Locher did have the forms. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt a Resolution accepting the bid of BancNorthwest for the $180,000.00 bond issues at an interest rate of 6.85762 %, interest to amount to $51,775.00. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Locher and Mr. Werner retired to the Clerk's office to complete the forms. Mr. Marier returned to the report on the action of the Planning and Zoning Board. The application of Mr. Charles Prokop and Mr. Jankus had been considered. Mr. Prokop and Mr. Jankus were requesting a variance to Ordinance 22, Sec.'s 20,22 & 23. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this request. Mr. Marier so moved. Mr. Zelinka asked if the cost of the Engineer checking this area would be paid by the petitioners and was told, Yes. IIIMr. Jaworski rdmelIered that the LaBudas were concerned about soil erosion of the hillside where the street will be cut through. Mr. Gotwald reported that he had checked the area this afternoon. There will be the necessity of a catch basin and a culvert but this in known by Mr.Prokop, in fact he had suggested it. Mr. Gotwald said the right -of -way is quite wide and he felt September 23, 1974 that the sides that are there now will not be disturbed. He felt that the soil is well suited as a sub -base. Mr. Gotwald felt that the future extension of West Street should be considered. Mr.Jankus said the most he would do to his and is to split into two five acre parcels. After some discussion of this problem, Mr. Marier withdrew his motion and Mr. Jaworski withdrew his second. Mr. Marier moved to grant a variance to Ordinance No. 22, Sec. 27, road to be constructed on present 60' easement, oil to be mixed, windrowed and packed, road to extend 150' into Mr.Jankus' property to end in a cul -de -sac with a 100' diameter, Mr. Jankus to give the City a 33' easement for West Street, final construction to be inspected by Mr. Gotwald. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mr. Marier amended the motion to read that only two building permits to be issued, one to each petitioner. Mr. Jaworski accepted the amendment. Mr. Prokop questioned the use of the words "sand" and "gra:Cel ", were they talking of the same thing or is there a requirement for one or the other. The general feeling of the Council was as long as this road is constructed according to the general requirements and passes the inspection of Mr. Gotwald. Mr. Prokop jsut wanted to be sure that the street is put in correct. Motion carried. Mr. Prokop and Mr. Jankus requested copies of these minutes. Mr. McLean reported on the Park Board meeting held on September 17, 1974. The meet- ing was based around preparing cost estimates for the budget hearings. Mr. Marier questioned the addition of the warming house at Sunrise and wondered how the figures were obtained. Mr. McLean said these were figures submitted by Mr. clausen and were computed on a block cost. The warminghouse at the Hall property was computed onthe same basis. Mr. McLean will get more detailed cost estimates for presentation to the budget meeting scheduled for September 19, 1974. Mr. Zelinka reported on the Personnel Commission meeting held on September 18, 1974 to consider the applications for the Depty - Clerk. Five applications had been considered and the Personnel Commission had recommended Mrs. Genevieve Oman for the position of Deputy - Clerk. There was some discussion of starting date with the Clerk requesting that she start immediately. The Clerk is to present the Council with a 30 day evualation report and a 90 day report. Both reports are to be in writing. The Council asked for time to consider the applications. Mr. Zelinka stated that he had received notice of the Circle Pines Utility meeting to beheld on Saturday, September 28, 1974 at 8:00 A.M. He said there is no way that he can attend this meeting and since all meetings of this Commission are held at this time, he felt that in order for this Council to be represented at these meetings, he would exchange responsibilities with a Council Member who cold make these meetings. Mr. Marier felt that since a resident of the City, Mr. Joe Davis, is a member of the Commission, he should be contacted and(asked if he could report to the Council. Mr. Zelinka will contact Mr. Davis. Mr. Jaworski asked if any of the Deputy Clerk applicants had indicated the ability to handle bookkeeping? Mr. Zelinka felt that Mrs. Oman could. He also reported that Mrs. Oman will start at $3.00 per hour and willlbe on a permanent part -time basis. September 23, 1974 IIIMr. Jaworski moved to transfer Mrs. Pankratz from the Deptuy Clerk's position to the Police Office as of October 1, 1974 as stipulated in the budget. There was some question of her bond being transferred to Mrs. Oman and the fact that she must be sworn in. Mr. Marier thought that this should go through the Personnel Commission and that Mr. Jaworski's motion was premature. After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski withdrew his motion. Mr. Zelinka asked for copies of the job description and asked the Clerk to send these to the Personnel Commission. Mr. Jaworski presented the specifications for bids for a new Patrol Car. Mr. McLean asked that the seat requirements to be more specific since this was a problem with the last car. It was agreed to change the specs to read 'bench seat with bucket backs' also to delete the undercoating. This will be discussed at future meetings. Mr. Jaworski was asked when the roads will be finished and he felt in a week or so. Mr. Gotwald agreed. Mr. Gotwald also suggested sweeping and seal coating the area around the City Hall. Mr. Marier suggested asking the contractor to see if any residue that could be used in the spot. Mr. Gerald Beach, tree inspector, was here to discuss the Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt with the Council. He outlined the program and told the Council of the procedures. He also went through the requirements of the State. All records will be maintained IIIby the tree inspector but will be on file in the City Hall. He does all the work except tha actual removal of the trees but will advise people on the proper procedures. His salary will be $1,000.00 plus 0.151 per mile fore the remainder of 1974. This could be paid in two installments - one the first of November and the first of December. He felt that /he mileage for the remainder of 1974 would be less than $100.00. He has other people working for him but he is totally responsible for what is done. He will present a report every two months. Mr. Beach felt that this program should only last 5 or 10 years. The Oak Wilt should be under control by then and he felt that the Dutch Elm Disease cannot be controlled. Mr. Zelinka asked how far North Dutch Elm Disease could go and Mr. Beach said as far North as Elm trees grow. Mr. Gotwald asked if there is any assistance available to home owners who own quite a lot of wooded land and Mr. Beach said, no. He would work with the owner and assist in any way that he could. Mr. Zelinka asked if there is any provision for penalties if this is not complied with and Mr. Beach said not at the present time. Mr. Marier asked is this is just an advisory position and was told, Yes. Mr. McLean moved to employ Mr. Beach in an advisory capacity for the remainder of 1974 with the salary of $1,000.00 plus 0.1W per mile. Must be reappointed for the IIIyear 1975. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to remove Mr. Ellingsen from the temporary position of tree inspector and send a letter of thanks for his concern. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. 62 September 23, 1974 The Carbaret license was discussed under Mr. Locher's. report. This had been dis- cussed at the previous Council meeting and the only item under question° -was the amount of the fee. There was discussion on the need to set a fee that is compatable with the use. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt the Cabaret Ordinance setting the fee at $200.00. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Mr. Locher reminded the Council that at the present time these establishments have a dance license that does not expire until June 30, 1975. Mr. Jaworski amended his motion to issue the first cabaret license on January 1, 1975. Mr. McLean accepted the amendment. The motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to issue the first license from January 1, 1975 to expire on June 30, 1975 at half fee in order to coincide with the issuance of the liquor licenses. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. On discussion of the requirement of insurance for 3.2 beer establishments, Mr. Marier suggested leaving as is until it becomes0a problem. Mr. Zelinka suggested tabling this for six months. The Clerk was instructed to put it on the agenda in April of 1975. There was no old business nor any new business. On the matter of the requisitions, Mr. McLean questioned the camera for the Police Department. Chief Myhre siad it is for taking pictures of junk, assualts and such for records. Mr. Marier asked where he was purchasing the camera and Cheif Myhre said Target, that was the lowest price he had found. Mr. McLeans asked if the requisiton for snow tires was for the ones that did not come with the new ford andChief Myhre said it was. Mr. McLean asked about the landing lamps. Chief Myhre said these are for the spot lights and must be ordered separately. Mc. McLean moved to approve requisitons $474 through and including $488. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried with Mr. Marier voting no. Mr. Marier asked if any one knew how much money had just been spent? Mr. Zelinka said No, but it was a good question. Mc. McLean made a rougf{4 count and it totaled around $2,000.00. The Clerk was asked to put a Cash Flow discussion on the budget agenda for Thursday, September 25, 1974. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay bills $5974 through $6002 inclusive. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. These minutes were approved at the meeting of Oct. 15, 1974. Clerk- Treasurer.