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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/1974 Council Minutes1 1 1 October 28, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. on October 28, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean, Zelinka. Absent; None. Mr. Locher was also present. The minutes of October 15, 1974 was corrected as to the date end spelling of words. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve with corrections. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried, with Mayor Bohjanen abstaining. The minutes of the budget hearings was considered. Mr. Marier asked that the minutes show that he did not attend the last meeting due to a wrong date of Octoberl8, 1974 in place of October 17, 1974 being in the letter he received. He asked the amount of the total budget and was told that the figure of $289,659.00 was agreed to by the Council. He asked what was the increase over last year. Had a comparison to last year's budget been made? The total figure for the 1974 budget was $199,930.00 - this year's budget levy is less that 33,000.00 more than last year. Mr. Marier added the Federal Revenue Sharing to this figure for a total increase of $64,904.00. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the budget minutes as presented and with Mr. Marier's additions. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. The Clerk presented a financial statement in reference to the status of the Temp. Bonds of 1971. Receipts total $595,611.88; Disbursements total $565,441.75; leaving a balance of $31,170.13 in the reserve fund. The Clerk asked the Council what figure should be used to bill Centerville for the remaining 5 months of 1974 for Police Coverage. The minutes of the July 8, 1974 meeting said that this per captia cost should be refigured for these last five months. Mr. Marier felt that the increase in gas, increase in coverage, increase in equipment cost definitely warranted a cost increase in the per capita figure. After some discussion, the Clerk was instructed to use the figure of $5.00 per capita for the remainder of 1974. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Gotwald had called the Clerk to report that his analysis of the sewer report as presented by Mr. Burandt was complete. He wi 1 l have it typed and include his recommendations. This will be delivered to the Clerk's office this week to be forwarded to the Councilmen for study. The Clerk read a note of "Thanks" from the Drifters Snowmobile Club for the loan of fencing for their snowmobile races. Reported that the closing papers for the $180,000.00 bonds had been received, signed and returned, also the County Auditor's Certificate of Registration had been received. Reported that the ad for bids for the Patrol Car have been published; the receipt of $212.50 in municipal fines; the receipt of the owner's papers for the new dump truck. The truck is here but the box is not. October 28, 1974 Mr. Marier reported on the October 16, 1974 Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Northwestern Bell Telephone had appeared asking for a building permit for the Installation of a utility building adjacent to the present building located at Centerville Road and Ash Street. This building will contain seven receivers with one antenna and will be used to increase the range of the mobile units. There wi 11 be no radio interference and the building will contain equipment only. This building meets City specifications and will be heated for the convience of the maintanance personnel. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. Mr. Marier reported on the Whispering Pines plat as presented by Mr. Charles Nelson. He had orginally platted 32 lots to be sold in units of 2 lots to each buyer. These lots were so platted as to allow the buyer to build on one and sell the other when water and sewer was installed. Mr. Nelson had been told by the Metro Council that the plat would have to contain lots of 2/ acres or FHA financing could not be obtained. The general consensus of the Council was that the Metro Council was overstepping their authority. Mr. Zelinka moved to have Mr. Lee Starr, City Planner, write to the Metro Council asking for their rationale behind the requirements they are imposing. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier asked if Mr. Starr's increase in fees had been discussed and was tol.d that this had been discussed and approved at the l:udget hearings. Mr. McLean reported on the meeting of the Park, Enviornmental, and Recreational Board held on October 21, 1974. The discussion had centered around the Parks and their winter activities. Mr. Carl Nelson was mentioned in connection with the building of goals for the hockey rinks. Mr. McLean asked if Mr. Volk could come up with some ideas that could be done here at the shop. He will talk with Mr. Volk at a later date. The Clerk is to contact the Transport Pool for the acquisition of e building to use as a warming house here at the Hall such as the one that was here last year. Mr. Kent and Mr . Resch will arrange for supervision on the(�sme:?order as last year. The remainder of the meeting dealt with the long range plans for the Parks and the part that the Lino Lions Club will play in the development of Lino Park. Mr. Zelinka apologized for not being able to call a meeting of the Personnel Commission to discuss the Police Clerk's job description. He will set one as soon as possible. Mr. Jaworski reported that basically the road work is completed. When the costs are all in and totaled, if there is monies remaining, there are two other streets that he would like to get some work done on before the freeze. It depends on the weather and available funds. Mr. Marier asked that 24th Avenue just North of Main Street be checked for some object caught in the street that could cause tire damage. Mr. Jaworski and Mr. Volk are aware of this and it will be taken care of as soon as possible. Mayor Bohjanen reported on the changes in the Police Contract.Centerville had requested that an Advisory Board be established and this had been written into the new contract. All Councilmen have a copy. Centerville also requested that payments be made on a quarterly basis. This was agreeable to the Council. The first payment will be on March 31, 1975 and tho l asiy payment before December 31, 1975. October 28, 1974 Mr. Jaworski emphasized that the Advisory Board would be just tha,,!an advisory board only, meeting with the Police on a monthly basis for suggestions. Mayor Bohjanen noted that the other change had been the per capita figure. The figure for 1975 will be $14.17 per capita. He asked Mr. Locher to clarify Section 3. Mr. Locher recommended that bouncers at bars and dance establishments be uniformed. He had consulted with the Sheriff's office en this and felt that some direction would be forthcoming that would create a uniformity through- out Anoka County. The general consensus of the Council was that a uniformed bouncer could halt a problem before it was started. After general discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the Police Contract with Centerville and authorize theMayor and Clerk to sign the contract after Centerville's approval. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen had received copies of the Centerville Fire Deparment;s report. The report had arrived to late for copies to be made. The clerk is to make copies for all Councilmen. He had also received a letter from Senator Milton referring to the Fiscal Disparity Act. The Clerk is to make copies of this also. Mr. Cape had prepared a partial list of the available fuels and storage areas. This will be completed for/the next meeting. Mr. Locher reported on the proposed salary raise. He had consulted with the League Attorney and the Attorney General's office and both sources gave him the same answer. Salaries_of the Mayor and Council are to be established by Ordinance and a specialballto:, that would entail expenditures of City funds is an illegal expenditure. This is the result of the repeal of State Statute 412.181. If the ballots were to be printed at no cost the the City and a colunteer handed them out on Election Day in such a way as not to interfer with the regular election, then this could be used as a poll but would be advisory only and notbinding on the Council. The Law states that the Ordinance must be published before the next election. In order for the (reaiselto take place this year, the Ordinance must be passed at this meeting.-- Mr. Locher had prepared such an Ordinance leaving the dates and the amounts blank. He read the Ordinance for the Council. Mr. Marier had understood that the Council had a choice, the salary could be established either by Ordinance or by ballot. Mr. Locher siadnot accorid1ng to the Attorney Generals office. The Council can only establish salaries of the Mayor and Council by Ordinance. Mr. Jaworski asked why it is necessary to pass an Ordinance each time for a salary raise. Mr. Locher said the state statutues require it. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to adopt the Ordinance setting the salary of the Mayor at $100.00 and the Councilmen at $75.00 per month. Sec- onded by Mr. Jaworski. Mr. McLean asked if the original recommendation had not specified $75.00 per month for the Mayor and Councilmen. Mr. Jaworski agreed that it had. October 28, 1974 The motion carried withMayor Bohjanen, Mr. Jaworski, and Mr. Zelinka voting in favor and Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean voting against. Mr. Locher reported on a complaint from Mr. Tony Favorite about the drain- age ditches along Old Highway # 8. He said that his yard is a pond when there 4s a heavy rainfall. Mr. Locher had contacted Mr. Rude, County Engineer, who said he knew of the problem and he would check it out. Mr. Locher reported there are monies availabe for work on this road and he felt that the Council should contact the County as to their plans for corrections of this problem. Mr. McLean wondered if the Rice Creek Watershed District did not have jurisdiction over this problem. Mr. Marier felt that they have jurisdiction over all ditches regardless where they are located. He suggested a letter to Anoka County asking that they follow up on the complaint and inform the City Council as to their plans for that street. Mr. Locher suggested copies of the letter be sent to Mr. Facorite, Mr. Cichy and Mr. Ross. The rating sheets that had been completed by Mr. Myhre for selection of the full time policemen was discussed . Mr. Jaworski had completed a rating sheet for Mr. Myhre but Mayor Bohjanen had not. Mr. McLean felt that a special meeting should be scheduled for the consider- ation of these men. He also, ..sked that they be scheduled at 15 minute inter- vals in order for the Council to have time with each-man. The next Councilimeeting will be held on November 12, 1974 due to the Holiday on November 11,1974. A special Council meeting for the consideration of the full time police personnel was scheduled for November 13, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. Each man is to be scheduled at 15 minute intervals for discussion with the Council on a private basis. The Clerk is to notify the men in order for them to- schedule their time. Mr. McLean questioned the IBM printout statement from the Attorney's office. Mr. McLean asked why the City was billed for phone calls from the newspaper people. After some discussion Mr. Locher agreed to remove these charges and adjust the December billing. It was suggested thatjthese people be refer- red to the Clerk for any information they may wish. Mr. Forest Tagg was in thejaudience. He had been contacted by the County Park Department informing him that they will be condemning his property for the Chain of Lakes Parks. His home is included in_the planned acquisition. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Tagg if his Attorney had researched the minutes of the Open Space Hearings. Mr. Tagg said, No. Mr. Marier felt that the minutes should show that during the Open Space dis- cussions that this property was to be excluded from the Open Space program. The Clerk was asked to make copies of these minutes for Mr. Tagg. Mr. McLean had talked to Mr. Askew and felt that the County was working ,form 'a different map. He had also requested that the Advisory Board be set up immediately so this sort of thing could be avoided. Mr. McLean asked a question on the rezoning of property being tacked onto Ordinance #6. He h6d thought that Ordinance #56 was to eliminate this practice. 1 1 1 October 28, 1974 Mr. Locher said that i. -t was but the zoning map had never been approved by the Council and until that has been done, the current practice of rezoning will have to continure. Mr. Marier remembered the map being approved by the Planning and Zoning Board and wondered why it had not been adopted by the Council. The Clerk was insturcted to research this and bring a copy of the map to the next Council meeting. Mr. Volk was questioned on the requisiion forfuel stabilizer - what was the purpose? Mr. Volk said it was to prevent maintenance. It prevents sticky valves and corrosion and fouling of plugs. After discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to table until the results of present usage has been analyzed. Mr. Jaworski preferred to void the requisition and present a new one if it is found this material works., Mr. McLean questioned requisition #502 which was stationery and letterheads for the Police Dept. Mr. Jaworski felt the Police should have their own stationery. Mr. Zelinka questioned the difference in the cost of plain and bond envelopes. The Clerk is to check this out. Mr.Marier questioned the requisition for typewriter ribbons. The Clerk said these are for the new typewriter which uses a cartridge. The present ribbons will not fit this machine. Mr. Marier questioned the Civil Defense requisition for clothing. Mayor Bohjanen said this is for a new member. Mr. Marier asked if the Civil Defense is .uthorized to recruit new members. Mr. Locher checked the Ordinance but could find no mention of number of members. Mr. Marier felt that since this is an expenditure of money, the Council should have some input as to therumber of members. Mr. Locher said not under the present Ordinance. The only control is of the amount of money budgeted. Mr. Jaworski questioned the State Tax on gasoline. The Clerk reported that she had checked this out and it must be paid. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #500 though and including #507 voiding #501. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka moved to pay bills #6037 through and including #6064, the difference to be reflected in the December billing. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2605 through and including #2630. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. These minutes were approved at the meeting of November 12, 1974. Clerk- Treasurer. 5