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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/1975 Council MinutesJanuary 13, 1975 The first regular meeting of 1975 of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Marier, McLean. Absent Jaworski, Zelinka. Mr. Marier moved to accept the minutes of December 23, 1974 as written. Seconded by Mc. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen noted the first order of business would be the appointments for the year1975. He presented the following recommendations for consideration: Mr. Landol Locher for City Attorney. Mr. Marier so moved, seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. The Firm of Milner Carley with Mr. George Gotwald as, Consulting Engineer for the City. Mr. Marier so moved, seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Mr. Henry Amundsen as Building Inspector. Mr. McLean so moved, seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Mrs. Edna Sarner as Assessor until Mr. Kelling has completed the requirements for certification. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Mr. Arnold Kelling as Deputy Assessor. Mr. McLean so moved, seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Mr. R. V. Ellingsen as Weed Inspector. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Mr. Gerald Beach as Tree Inspector. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Crimsoncross Kennel as Animal Control. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Mr. Charles Cape as Civil Defense Director. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Mr. Milford Kline as Fire Marshall. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Mr. Zelinka and Mr. Jaworski arrived. Mr. Robert Vadnaisas Plumbing Inspector. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. Mr. Waldemar Hill as Auditor. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. Mr. Roy Backlin as Park and Road Supervisor. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Two papers are to be considered as Legal Paper for the City - The Forest Lake Times and the Blaine- Spring Lake Park Paper. Mr. Marier moved to designate the Forest Lake Times as the Legal Newspaper. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. January 13, 1975 Springsted as Financial Consultant. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Centennial State Bank as Depoisitory.. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. The Anoka County Health Department as Health Officers. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. 9 9 The appointments for the Planning and Zoning Board: Mr. James Hill - 1 year; Mr. Edward Karth - 1 year; Mr. Arnold Kelling - 2 years; Mr. Ralph L'Allier- 2 years; Mr. Pierre Nadeau - 3 years; Mr. James Shea ren - 3 years; Mr. Vincent Lombardi - 3 years. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. The recommendations for the Park, Environmental and Recreational Commission: Mrs. Sylvia Brisson - 3 years; Mr. Gerald Clausen - 1 year; Mrs. Betty Kendall - 2 years; Mrs. Geraldine Larourneau - 2 years; Mr. James McGeary- 1 year; Mr. Frank Resch - 1 year; Mr. Kenneth Gourley - 3 years; Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Mayor Bohjanen had selected the following citizens to serve on the Citizen Action Commission to Fight Inflation: Mr. Allan Robinson; Mr. Floyd Miller, Mr. Alfred Maisio, Mr. Roy Stanely and Mrs. Audrey Tauer. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the selections. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Mr. William Houle was recommended to serve as Citizen at Large on the Police Advisory Committee. Mr. Marier moved to approve the recommendation. Seconded by Mr. McLean.. Aye. Mayor Bohjanen appointed Mr. Zelinka as Acting Mayor. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Mr. Marier will serve as liaison to the NSSSSB and Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Mr. McLean will serve as liaison to the Park, Recreational and Enviornmental Commission and as representative to the Anoka County Advisory Board of the development of the Chain of Lakes Park. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. Mr. Jaworski will serve as liaison to the Road Deparment and as Represen- tative to the Metro Transit Commission. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. Mr. Zelinka will serve as liasion to the Personnel Commission. Mr. Marier so moved. Aye. Mayor Bohjanen will serve as liasion to the Police Department, the Civil, Defense, the Centerville and Lexington Fire Departments. Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. u u 1 January 13, 1975 Mayor Bohjanen would recommend that Mr. Gerald Clausen be recommended to the Anoka County Park department as a member on the Anoka County Advisory Board for development of the Chain' of Lakes Park. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. The Clerk read a letter from Anoka County Deparment of Parks offering the City $500.00 for the land located on Main Street just North . snf the Creek. this parcel is part of the Chain of.Lakes Open Space Acquisition. Mr. Marier asked if the County can condemn City owned property. Mr. Locher said, Yes, the State can take from the County, the County from the City. He had contacted Mr. Parta on this since it is held under a tax title that is not marketable. A clear title will have to be obtained. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to reject the offer and to inform the Anoka County Park Board of this decision. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The Clerk reported there is $15,300.00 in Certificates of Deposit credited to the Metro Sewer Board Fund that was acquired through water and sewer hook -up charges in the Country Lakes area. Mr. Jaworski felt that these funds should be transferred to the Water and Sewer Operation Fund in order to bring that department out of the red. After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski so moved to transfer $15,300.00 from the Metro Sewer Fund to the Water and Sewer Operation Fund. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. A notice of the SRA Annual Meeting had been received. Since the Council had voted not to particiapte in this orginazation, there was no action to be taken. The Clerk reported receipt of $146.50 in municipal fines; $2,272.46 in State Aidfor Police Department; Federal Revenue Sharing in the amount of $8,007.00 The Department of Highways had written requesting a copy of the most recent land use zoning maps. The Clerk was instructed to mail a copy of the Comprehensive Land Use Map. Mayor Bohjanen had received a copy of a letter appointing Mrs. Pat Sando of Circle Pines to the Chain of Lakes Advisory Committee. The Clerk received notice from the Anoka County Social Service that any applications received for Foster Care License or Day Care License will require that the affected community receive notification of the application A copy of the 1975 Metropolitan Council Work Program and Budget had been received. Each Councilman has a copy. Mr. Art Hawkins had received a request from the City ofNorthfieldd seeking assistance in th establishing of their Enviornmental Quality Commi -ssion Since the City has no such Commission, it was suggested that they be referred to the Metropolitan Council for assistance. The League of Minnesota Municipalites had written offering an eight month membership in that orginazation for $303.00. Mr. Marier moved 1 January 13, 1975 to decline membership. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried, unanimously. Northern States Power had delivered a letter stating their reasons for the requested increase in rates. The increase is a 16% raise, and will be on an interim basis beginning in February. Since this request must be approved by the Public Service Commission, there is no action necessary from the Council. Mr. Howard Nelsen, Representative from District 49A was here to report that Lino and C i terviIle are in the process of being eliminated from the taxing district of the Metropolitan Transit Commission. This means that these areas will be eliminated from a study for the provision of public transportation. He asked if this was the wish of the Council - and if they had knowledge of this action? He asked because he heeds this information to guide his vote when this request comes before the House of Representatives. Mr. McLean was under the impression that the transportation, needs of this community was spelled out in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan that was approved by the Metropolitan Council. Also, Mr. Al Ross, of the Transit Advisory Commission is a representative of Lino Lakes. Mr. Neisen said that Mr. Ross represents the entire area, not just Lino Lakes. Mr. Marier said that Mr. Jaworski had been appointed as representative from Lino Lakes last January but has received no communication from that body Mr. McLean couldn't understand the attitude of the Transit Commission in view of the planned Open Space program for this area which will require public transportation of some type sooner or later. Mr. Neisen said that was, why he was asking the Council for their feelings on this matter. He will have this information to relay to the House of Representatives and to the Transit Commission. He also said that at of now, he does not have a phone at the Capitol but his home number is 784 -4821 and he is in Room 350 at the State Office Building. He asked that copies of the minutes be mailed to his home at 5150 Irondale Road, Moundsview, 55112. He plans on attending at least four Council meetings per year but if there is something of importance that the Council feels he should know about, he would appreciate being informed in order that he can attend. He asked if his impression of the fact that Lino Lakes would want to remain in the taxing district of the Metro Transit was correct and Mayor Bohjanen said, Yes. Mr. Neisen said that he would talk to Mr. Helm and relay the answers back to the Council. Mr. Marier felt that this Council should pass a resolution stating this fact. He so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to send copies of the Resolution to Mr. Neisen and Mr. Milton. Also to inform the Metro Transit Commission that Mr. Ronald Jaworski is the representative from Lino Lakes and all communication for him should be mailed to the City Hall. 01 102 January 13, 1975 In this same line of thought, Mayor Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read a letter he had received from Senator Milton asking the City to inform him of any special needs of the community. He would like them as soon as possible in order to introduce them early in the session. Mr. Marier suggested that each Councilman formulate his ideas to put forward to the State Senator and Representative and:have them realty for the next Council Meeting. This would make these men aware of the needs of this community. The Mayor had received a letter from Anoka County listing the Auto dealers who will remove junk cars. This list will be turned over to the Police Department. Mayor Bohjanen thanked Mr. Jaworski for the fantastic job done in keeping the roads open during the past weekend snow storm. He wanted the Police and the Civil Defense to know their emergency measures were also appreciated. He asked the Clerk to write each department thanking them for the Council. Mr. Marier added his appreciation on having his road open so early in the morning. Mr.Jaworski reported that the new Ford had been involved in an accident on Saturday night and the snow plow and the hitch had been destroyed. Mr. Volk had gotten a cost estimate on a Wausau two way plow - cost of $2,400.00 plus $360.00 for installation. The truck must have the bumper replaced. Mr. Marier questioned whether this plow would be replacing the one destroyed or is it an upgrade. He felt that the insurance would pay for the one destroyed but the difference in cost for upgrading would have to be paid by the City. He also felt that another bid is necessary before purchasing a replacement. Mr. Jaworski and Mr. Volk will check further into this matter. Mr.Jaworski also had a call from Mr. Everette Hanson whose mailbox had been knocked off the post by a snowplow. Mr.Locher said that mailboxes are on public property and the City is not liable for replacing these boxes. However, such replacement would be covered by the City Insurance, but the more claims such as this, the higher the premiums will be. Mr. Locher did add that the City must also consider public relations. Mr. Marier felt that if this practice is begun, the City will be in a position where all mailboxes will have to be replaced or repaired. This could only create problems for the City. He felt that how the mailbox was knocked over was important - if by the snow, that is one matter; if by the truck - then the drivers will have to be more careful. Mr. Zelinka moved to pass a Resolution stating that if the mailbox is in the proper position and is struck by a vehicle, the City will repair; if by the weight of the snow - the City is not responsible. Mr. Jaworski felt this motion has too many ramifications. Mr. Zelinka withdrew his motion. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Hanson telling him the City's position on this matter. Mr. Marier had no report. January 13, 1975 Mr. McLean reported that there had not been a meeting of the Park Board. The two hockey rinks at Sunrise and the pleasure rink there is being flooded as the weather allows. As soon as possible, the rink at the Hall will be flooded. Mr.Bohjanen asked about a rink at Lino Park. Mr. McLean said that at the present time, there is not time to get one flooded in that area. These others will be done first, then Lino Park will be considered. Mr. Zelinka had no report. Mr. Jaworski requested a meeting of the Personnel Commission to be scheduled before the next meeting for the consideration of salary raises for the employees. After some consideration, Wednesday, January 22, 1975 was set for the meeting at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk was asked to notify the members of the Personnel Commission. Also to enclose a schedule of the present salaries. Mr. Myhre reported that he as some information on insurance for full time employees and asked what should be done with it. Mr. Zelinka suggested getting this imformation to Mr. Cartier. Mr. Jaworski asked if any information from Mr. Burman had been obtained. The Clerk said, No. He asked that she keep trying. Mr. Daniel Waldoch had dropped off an application for a permit to use surface water for irrigation on his farm. Mr. Locher had checked this and felt that it should go through the P & Z, then back to the Council. Mr. Marier said it would have to clear the Rice Creek Watershed Board first. The Clerk was told to send_ the Rice Creek Watershed Board for action then to the P & Z and then back to the Council. Mr. Locher reported on a opinion' from the Attorney General's office on the salary ordinace granting the Councilmen a raise. According to that office, since there was not a municipal election this past year, the ordinance will not become effective until after the local election in November of 1975. Since no more discussion is necessary, and the ordinance will automatically take effect after the election, Mr. McLean moved to close the discussion. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Gotwald reported that he will be attending meetings with the PCA and HUD. There are some provisoins for grants and Mr. Gotwald will be checking the criteria for qualifying for these grants. He will report back to the Council. Mr. Jaworski asked if the Clerk had computed the cost figures for hauling sewage. She said she had totaled the costs but Mr. Locher asked if the clerical costs had been added in and they had not been. The Council asked that these figures be put into a formula and be ready for the next meeting. Mr. Jaworski asked if the meeting with the Metropolitan Council had been set. The Clerk had received no notice of a meeting. She was instructed to write Mr. Boland asking that the date be set immediatley. 103 104 January 13, 1975 Mr. Zelinka said that the cost of forms and the operating of the copy machines in the office had been brought to this attention. He wondered if it would not be more economical to have these forms printed by lnsti Print. This will be checked into. Mr. Myhre was asked if there were any problems getting fhe full time force going and he said, No. Mr. Marier asked if the Patrol cars were used for public transportation to transport personnel to schools and Mr. Myhre said, NO. Mr. Volk was asked if the CD Van had been used for any purpose other than CD? Mr. Volk said that it had not been used except for this day when it was necessary. Betty Kendall was the last one to drive the vehicle and this was before the Civile Defense Dance held in November. The Council requested that policy for payment of mileage costs to employees for use of private cars in City business be established. This will be discussed at the Personnel Commission meeting. Mr. McLean questioned Requisition #542 for the removal of part of the wall separating the Police Office and the small Conference Room. Is this to have a door or is it just to be an opening. Mr. Myhre said there will be no door just an opening between the two rooms. It was noted that the estimate was not signed. Mr. Myhre was asked to get this quote signed and to get a second estimate for the work to be done. The price of the paint of requisition $547 was questioned. It was suggested that a discount be asked for at that store. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #531 through and including #548, holding #542. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The bill from Beck's Auto Body for the painting of the Ford Patrol Car was questioned. The Clerk said that it had not been paid - this was the first bill that had been received. She was asked to check her records to be certain. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay bills #6192 and including #6234. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Marier voting, No. The matter of withholding one day's pay in order to bring the .s- alaried personnel in line with standard practices was discussed. Mr. Zelinka moved to withhold one day's pay per- pay period until the 15th of March in order to go on a bi- monthly schedule with the cutoff date to be on the 8th and the 22nd of each month. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk was asked to make note of the day's pay deduction on the payroll stubs and the, r payroll. report. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve checks #2744 through and including 2765. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:00 PM. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye; CLERK - TREASURER The minutes of this meeting were approved at the January 27, 1975 Council Meeting.