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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/1975 Council Minutes1 1 1 January 27, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order on January 27, 1975 at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Jaworski, Marier, McLean and Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present. Mayor Bohjanen requested the audience to stand for a moment of silence in memory of Mr. Milford Kline who passed away this past week. The "Citizen of the Year" award was presented to Mr. Richard Juleen for his many years of service to this City. He is also a Charter Member of the Civil Defense. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of January 13, 1975 as written. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Carl Byron of Gene's Towing appeared before the Council to ask about 'snowbirds', He now has a place to store the vehicles that are towed in and he would like the Councils permission to be res- ponsible for this towing. He asked how long these vehicles must be held before they can be disposed of. Mr. Locher said there should be an Ordinance for this and he will bring samples to the next Council meeting. Mr. Bryon told the Council that the cars will be stored at the Skyline Autobody lot. He is bonded and has insurance to cover this operation. He has an office at his home but storage of all vehicles will be at the above named locations. He only tows vehicles away on order from the Police Department. The general consensus of the Council was approval of this operation. Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. The hearing for the final plat of Whispering Pines presented by Mr. Charles Nelson was called to order at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Marier reported this plat have been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and they had recommended approval. The Rice Creek Watershed Board had also given approval of the plat. However, a letter from Mr. Doyle of the Metropolitan Council Staff informed the Council that this plat will be reviewed by the Human Resources Commission on Thursday, January 30, 1975 at 3:30 P.M. The recommendation from the Metropolitan Staff Council is that the plat not be approved. However, the Council felt the reasoning was inconsistent and capricious. Mr. Nelson stated that he had started with Z acre lots to be sold in lots of two in order for splitting when utilities were installed. He was told that according to Metropolitan Guidelines this size lot would not be considered. He then went to the expense of having the area re- platted to conform with Metropolitan wishes. Now that it is platted according to the requirements, the recommendation is to not approve. He fails to understand the reasoning behind the recommendations. After some discussion of this recommendation from the Metropolitan Council Staff, Mr. Marier moved to accept the Whispering Pines plat as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. On the matter of the portion to be set aside for park purposes, Mr. 105 106 January 27, 1975 Nelson had presented a plan for payment of money in lieu of land. This plan proposes that a payment of $220.00 be made for each lot sold at the time of the sale until the sum of $2,200.00 has been paid. This money will be deposited in the Park Fund to be used for improvements or acquisition of park lands. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Nelson asked if any of the Council members will be able to attend the hearing on Thursday of this week. Mayor Bohjanen said he would try. Mr. Starr will be contacted and asked to attend. Mr.Jaworski moved to close the hearing at 8:25 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk read the letter received from the First State Bank of White Bear Lake stating that this bank has agreed to hold $2,160.00 in escrow in the name of Charles F. and Maxine E.Prokop pending completion of a street within the City of Lino Lakes. This money will be re- leased only after the street has been completed, inspected and passed by the City Engineer, and a written release from the City Clerk to the Bank directing them to release the funds. Mr. Prokop presented the Council with a copy of the Contract he has with Mr. Schifsky for thebuilding of the street showing the amount of $2,160.00 as the amount necessary to complete the work contracted for. Mr. Marier noted that the City Ordinance requires 12 of the amount to be posted. Mr. Locher agreed with this but said that a variance could be granted to this requirement in view of the fact that Mr. Prokop has a contract with a stated amount. After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to grant a variance to Ordinance #22 and allow the posting of the amount due on the contract. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Prokop asked if he could obtain his building permit and was told that he could. The Clerk read the figures she had computed involving the costs for hauling sewage that had been incurred by the City in 1974. They are: $2,000.p0; depreciation on truck and tanker - $1,100.00; payroll - $4,278.66; repairs; - $3,000.00; percentage of Mr. Backlin's salary - $1,344.00; M.S.B. charges - $755.88; Clerical charges @ 3% of total - $374.35; total of $12,852.89. The city hauled 722/5,000 gallon loads; reimbursement @$12.50 per load = $9,025.00. This incurrs a loss of $3,827.00 for the year 1974 or $5.30 per load. The Council instructed the Clerk to put these figures in order and include in a cover letter with the 1973 contract with the Metro Sewer Board. This is to be sent to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to be used in negotiating the renewal of this contract. A letter from the North Suburban Sewer Service Boad announcing a hearing on the Anoka - Champlin - Brooklyn Park interceptor to be held on January 30, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Booklyn Park City Hall. Remind the Council of the meeting scheduled with Mr. Boland on February 12, 1975. The Council requested that the Clerk remind them again at the next Council Meeting. 1 1 1 January 27, 1975 Had received a letter from the State of Minnesota on the matter of Northern States Power proposed increase in rates. A hearing will be held as soon as the Public Service Commission has made an investigation. A letter announcing the change in names - Metropolitan Sewer Boards will be called the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Received $8.75 in municipal fines for the month of December, 1974. Copies of the Centerville Fire Report had been made for all Councilmen. On the matter of the monies to be transferred from the Metro Sewer Fund to the Water and Sewer Operation Fund, the Clerk asked the effective date of this transfer, did the Council wish this to reflect in the 1974 audit? This was the wish of the Council. The Clerk will contact Mr. Hill, Auditor, and inform him of this request. Mr. Marier presented his report from the Planning and Zoning Board meeting held on .'January' 15, 1975,. Mr. Ed Karth had been re- elected as Chairman and Mr. James Shearen as Vice - Chairman. There had been a request from Mr. Morehouse as to the requirement for starting an auto repair shop at his home. The P & Z needed more information such as: who owns the property, a layout of his plans. He would also need permission from surrounding property owners. He is to be instructed to appear at the next P & Z meeting to answer these questions. The request for a specia use permit from El Rehbein & Son was considered. No one was present to represent this firm so the matter was tabled until a representative appears before the Board. The P & Z had considered the new building permit fees as compiled by Mr. Amundsen. The Board felt that some areas needed some explanation. They requested that Mr. Amundsen appear at the next P & Z meeting to explain these fees. The Board had also considered the plumbing fees as submitted by Mr. Vadnais. They felt that the increases were moderate and recommended approval of this schedule to the Council. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier made note of the fact that there is proposed legislation to ban all hunting in the seven county area. He felt this would be a discriminarorty act against hunters and moved to passe a Resolution to that ef.f.ect; and sent to the Legislature and the Metropolitan Council. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried, unanimously. Mr. McLean reported on the first meeting of the Park, Recreation and Environmental Board held on January 20, 1975. Mr. Gerald Clausen was elected Chairperson and Mr. James McGeary as Vice Chairperson. There was a general discussion on the Hockey Rinks and the pleasure rinks. The Pleasure rinks will be flooded, weather permitting. There was also general discussion on the need for a warming house at the Hall property and the one at Sunrise needs to be enlarged. 107 108 January 27, 1975 The committe was asked to formulate some ideas as to the type and size in order to give a draftsman some idea of what is being considered. These drawings will be used to compute costs for construction. There will be more on this at subsequent meetings. Mr. Zelinka reported on the meetings of the Personnel Commission. All Council members have copies of the minutes of those meetings. Mr. McLean moved to table this recommendation until the February 10, 1975 meeting in order to give the Council members time to study the Personnel Commission's proposals in the area of salaries. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The Council also requested that the job descriptions be completed. Mr. Zelinka requested that the Clerk copy portions of the 1974 Salary Survey and mail to the Council and the Personnel Commission. Mr. Zelinka also reported on the consideration of the insurance plans. Four had been presented and after much questioning and discusion, the Commission had recommeded the policy offered by Gamble - Alden. This is also to be considered at the next council meeting. The Clerk was insturcted to put these two items on the agenda. Mr. Zelinka also requested the Clerk to contact the surrounding Cities as to how they "handle 'their portion of the insurance. Mr. Jaworski' reported that Mr. Robert Pearson of the Metropolitan. Transit Commission had called. The work of this commission is completed and the commission no longer exists. He did send a report to Mr. Jaworski which indicated the service in the area will basically remain as it is at the present time. The area adjacent to Sunset and North Road and South on Highway 49 will remain as it is now. Mr. Jaworski asked the Clerk to mail a copy of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to Mr. Pearson with a cover letter noting the pages that deal with the transit plans of this City. Mr. Volk had obtained four bids for the replacement of the snow plow. AFter discussion of thse bids, Mr. Marier moved to purchase the Wausau plow at the bid price of $2,310.00 (the anticipated $1,1700.00 to be received from the insurance to be applied to this cost.) Sec- onded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Tobish, who has a trailer parked illegally on Highway 49, appeared before the Council seeking a special Use Permit to park the tailer in that location for a period of two years. He ,plansi to use this trailer for expermintation purposes in the development of skirting, heating and humidifying. He stated the trailer would be removed by June of 1977. Mr. Locher said the case is scheduled for Court on February 7, 1975. This property is zoned commercial; Mr. Tobish has cleaned up the area with only two vehicles remaining which Mr. Tobish will license; the unit will not be used as a residence. Mr. McLean said in the matter of a special use permit - this request must be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board before the Council can take any action on such a request. Mr. Locher agreed and said that he could get a postponment of the trial if this is the wish of the Council. 1 1 1 January 27, 1975 Mr. Zelinka felt that two years is too long to issue a special use permit. He felt that if Mr. Tobish is making an honest effort, then this could be considered, but if his request is merely a subterfuge to circumvent the Ordinance, then proof of what he is doing should be presented to this Council. Mr. Marier felt that this is an Ordinance violation and should be considered as such. The Ordinance should be enforced as written. Mr. Tobish had appeared over one year ago and was given instructions at that time on what he should do. He had not complied with the instructions and is doing now what he should have done at that time. Mr. Marier felt the matter should be continued in the courts and the Ordinance should be enforced. There was a discussion on the fact that no work has been started by Mr. Tobish; the Council would require some sort of proof of what he was doing; two years being too long a time to issue e Speical Use Permit. Mr. Marier moved to let the action follow the normal course throught the courts and abide by the Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Zelinka abstaining. Mr. Jaworski advise Mr. Tobish that on the conclusion of the Court action he is to follow procedure to obta in; permission to retain the trailer at the location. Mayor Bohjanen requested the Clerk to contact Mr. Lee Starr and ask that he attend the hearing before the Human Resources Commission on January 10, 1975 in connection with the Whispering Pines Plat. Mr. Charles Cape, Civil Defense Director, gave the yearly report on the activities of the Lino Lakes Civil Defense. He reported that Mr. William Flynn, District Director, will be at the next CD meeting and the Council members are invited to attend. There was over 1,000 man hours given to the City in various activities in the past year. He afso gave a report on the preparations for the blizzard. Mr. McLean made note of the fact that the City is currently operating under 1974 salary schedule and will do so until such time as the Council acts on the new salary schedule. Mr. Jaworski made some comments on the position paper now being prepared and felt that it needed. more work. Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean plan to finalize the paper this weekend. The requisition for the lettering' of the new squad car was questioned. Mr. Zelinka moved to check into the possibility of using a die cut for an emblem for future use. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka asked about the status of Mr. Backlin. He felt some disposition of this should be takne care of soon. Mayor Bohjanen said no d (bcision can be made until the status of Mr. Backlin's health is determined. Mr. Locher said that his Workman's Compensation would be endangered if his employment status were to be. changed. This matter was tabled until more information is available. 110 January 27, 1975 The Clerk read a letter Mayor Bohjanen had received from Mr. David Torkildsen in regards to the appointment to the Advisory Board for The Chain of Lakes Park. One of the names submitted will be appointed. More consideration will be taken on the three homes. They also asked the City to make a decision on the golf course by March 1,1975. The Clerk was asked to make copies of this letter for all Councilmembers. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitons #495 to #550 through and including #561. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve checks /1;6235 through and including #6250, voiding #6251 and re- issuing the proper amount of $25.00. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2766 through and including #2798. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka reminded the Council that a check must accompany the enrollment in the insurance program. The Clerk should have an extra check at the next Council meeting. The Agent will spend one day at the offices taking care of the enrollment. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr.McLean . Aye. These minutes were approved at the February 10, 1975 Council Meeting. 4 /A.m. 1 . Olt_ CLERK -TREAS 1