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February 24, 1975
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order
at 8:00 P.M. on February 24, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council Members
present: Jaworski, Marier, McLean, Zelinka. Absent: None. Mr. Locher
was also present.
Due to conflicting dates and some mis- spelling, Mr. Marier moved to
have the minutes of the February 10, 1975 meeting retyped and submitted
at the next Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
The Clerk reported that the Whispering Pines Plat will be heard before
the joint meeting of the:jluman Resources Committee and the Physical
Development Committee on Thursday, February 27, 1975 at 2:30 P.M. Mr.
Locher reported that he had contacted Mr. Weaver on this. Mr . Starr has
also been contacted and asked to attend that hearing. Mr. Locher felt
that this is a very important meeting and as many of the Council Members
as possible should attend.
A letter from Mr. Burman listing the members of the Chain; of Lakes
Advisory Committevas read. Mr. John McLean and Mr. Gerald Clausen
of Lino Lakes are members of that Committee. Mr. Torkildson. has scheduled
a meeting for Thursday, February 27, 1975 at 8:00 P.M in-he Anoka County
Courthouse.
Payment for January sewage hauling in the amount of $762.50 has been
received but the payment for December charges is still due. In
conjunction with this, there has been no communciations from
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission in regards to the 1975 contract.
Mr. Burman had also written to inform the Council the allocated monies
from the Federal Government CETA -TITLE VI program has been increased
to $4,999.00 for use by the City` -of Lino Lakes. There will be a meeting
on Wednesday, February 26, 1975 at 2:00 P.M. in the Commissioner's
Room in the Anoka County Courthouse to discuss the use of these monies.
The City received $363.17 in municipal fines for the month of January.
Also, $63.34 in Forfeited Tax Sale money was received from the Anoka
County Auditor.
A letter for the Rice Creek Watershed District approving the request,
of the St. Paul Water Company to withdraw water from Otter Lake. Mr.
McLean asked if there were any water level indications stated in the
application. The Clerk said there was none. Mr. McLean asked for more
information on this be o'Itained and the Clerk is to write to Mr. Eugene
Hickok, Engineer for the Rice Creek Watershed District.
A letter from Frank D. Marzitelli removing the designation of
'Haul Road' from a road in Washington and Anoka Counties was read.
Which road this pertains to was unclear. Mr. Jaworski requested Mr.
Volk to contact the Anoka highway Department for futher information
on this.
The Clerk read a letter from P. M. Endsley Company stating that a savings
of $2,463.00 over a three year period could be offered by that company
on a matching insurance policy. They can also write a Workman's Compensation
Policy at the same cost as the one the City now has. Mr. Zelinka moved
to ask Mr. Drager to attend the March 10, 1975 meeting. Seconded by
Mr. Jaworski .
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Motion carried.
Mr. Zelinka presented the recommendations of the Personnel Commission. He
asked Mr. Locher for legal advise in considerating the Police salaries. Mr.
Locher said that this Council cannot consider any salary or insurance program
until the union matter is settled.
Mr. McLean questioned the title of Assistant Public Works Director and the
status of Mr. Backlin. He felt that Mr. Backlin's Workman's Compensation would
be the same no matter what title he has. Mr. McLean felt this situation should
be clarified. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to appoint Mr. Donald
Volk as Public Works Supervisor effective March 1, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski.
Motion carried.
The catagories of casual labor was discussed as was the age limits on the youth
labor. Mr. McLean felt that age should have nothing to do with the catagory
that the employees are listed under. He felt employees should be listed under
classifications according to their duties. There was discussion on the legal
age that personnel can operate power equipment. Any person under 14 years of
age cannot operate a power lawn mower and anyone under 18 years of age cannot
operate such equipment as a tractor.
Mr. Marier suggested putting the employees into catagories of Labor # 1 which
would include permanent part -time employees and Labor # 2 which would cover
occasional part -time employees. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried. Mr. Volk and the Clerk are to put a list together classifying
these employees.
The minutes covering the employment of Mr. Volk were consulted for reference to
his salary at the time he was employed. Mr. Zelinka said the salary recommendation
from the Personnel Commission was based on the 1974 salary and did not take into
consideration added responsibilities. The Personnel Commission had recommended
an 8% increase to $928.00 per month.
Mr. Marier moved to approve this recommendation with a review in six months.
Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. This salary to become effective March 1, 1975.
Mr.Volk said that he would have been making $138.00 per month more if he had
remained' at his former job. He felt that the salary is inadequate for the
demands of the position. He gave the Council a copy of the contract he would
have been working under.
Mr. Zelinka felt that the Personnel's implication was that the salary of the
Director should be based on Mr. Backlin's salary of $910.00 per month. He
would like to consider 8% of that figure.
Mr. Marier felt that if the review after six months was satisfactory, that an
additional 8% could be added at that time. He added this to his motion. Mr.
Zelinka accepted that amendment. Motion carried.
The part time employees are to be classified into two catagories. 1) Permanent
part time (able to perform all duties at $4.25 per hour. ) Mr. Zelinka so moved.
Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried; 2) Occassional part time (used only once -
in -a -while and do not perform all duties) at $2.70 per hour. Mr. Zelinka so moved.
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Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Volk and the Clerk will classify
the present employees with a description of duties for review by the Council.
The recorr}rendat i on for the C i v i l Defense Director was a raise from $25.00 per
month to $33.00 per month. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski.
Motion failed.
Mr. Jaworski recommended $30.00 per month for the Civil Defense Director. After
some discussion he so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
The Clerk- Treasurer and Assessor's positions had no recommendation from the
Personnel Commission. Mr. Jaworski suggested dealing with the recommendations
and returning to these positions later.
The janitor's salary recommendation was a raise from $3.15 per hour to $3.40
per hour. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier . Motion carried.
It was recommended to raise the Deputy Clerk's salary from $3.00 per hour to
$3.24 per hour, an 8% increase. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski asked Mrs. Oman how long she had been employed
by Lino Lakes and she said five months. Mr. Jaworski understood that her
position was to be reviewed at the end of a six month period - would this
raise take effect on March 1, 1975 or after the review?
Mr. Zelinka said the recommendation did not take this fact into consideration.
Mr. McLean said the Council cannot consider merit raises since there is no pre-
cedent.
The recommended salary increase for mechanics was from $4.99 per hour to
$5.38 per hour, an 8% increase. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka.
Motion carried.
Mr. McLean asked if the truck drivers are permanent part time and Mr. Jaworski
said, Yes. Mr. Marier moved to drop the title of truck drivers. Seconded by
Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. These employees will fall under the permanent
part time catagory.
The weed inspector's salary would be $3.15 per hour plus $0.12 per mile. Mr.
Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Occassional part time employees will be paid $2.70 per hour. This salary
remains the same as in 1974.
Mr. Marier moved to increase the Clerk- Treasurer's salary by 8 %. Seconded by
Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. This increase is from $682.50 per month to $737.10
per month.
Mr. Jaworski moved to increase the Assessor's salary by 8 %. Seconded by Mr.
Zelinka. Motion carried. This increases this salary from $3.675.00 per year
to $3,969.00 per year.
There was no recommendation for a change in the Fire Marshall's salary.
This remains at $204.00 per year.
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Mayor Bohjanen asked if the Council felt that the building inspector could
fill in until a person could be found to fill this position. Mr. Marier felt
that the Building Inspector has enough to do and does not have the time for this.
Mr. Zelinka said that if the Fire Marshall is to do his job correctly, then
all businesses must be visited and not many people feel that the job is worth
the hassle they get from these people.
Mr. Marier asked Mayor Bohjanen if he needed some names for that position and
Mayor Bohjanen said, Yes. Mr. Marier said he would try to have some for the
next Council Meeting.
Mr. McLean asked, since Mr. Backlin is no longer designated as Public Works
Director, is it necessary to designate him to another position?
Mr. Zelinka did not think so, Mr. Backlin is on a leave of absence until his
condition is stablilzed. Mr. McLean felt that his position should be clarified
for his benefit.
Mr. Zelinka reported that the welder that he had said was around $110.00 had
gone up in the last couple of weeks and now costs $130.00 or more.
While on the subject of employees, Mr. McLean felt that one area that needs
to be looked into is that any job open in the City should be offered to the
people of the Community and not grouped into certain families.
Mr. Zelinka agreed and thought this is an are for the Personnel Commission
to take a look at and set standards. He felt that they will be starting on
this at the next meeting which is scheduled soon.
Mr.Marier made note of the fact that there are some preblems with personalities
among City employees. He suggested a special meeting with the employees in
order to clear thse problems. Anyone who felt that have a problem and need
help should make it known at that time.
After some discussion, March 5, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. was set for this meeting.
The Council will meet at 7:30 P.M. in order to get their ideas formulated.
The Clerk is to notify all departments of this meeting. Mr. Marier moved to set
the meeting at the time designated. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier presented his report from the Planning and Zoning Board meeting held
on February 19, 1975. Mr. Tobish had taken his case on the trailer to Court
and the Judge had ruled that unless Mr. Tobish could obtain a special use permit
or license to park the trailer at that location, then the trailer must be removed
by April 15, 1975. Mr. Tobish had applied to the Planning and Zoning Board
for a special use permit and after discussion and consideration the Planning
and Zoning Board had recommended t the Council denial of ther permit. Mr.
Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Jerry Blackbird, representating North - Northeast realty, had applied for a
Special User Permit to use a lot to be purchased for the storage of building
materials.
Mr. Jaworksi asked if this area would be fenced? Mr. Blackbird said, "with a
chain link fence." Mr. Marier reported the Planning and Zoning Board had
recommended that the Special Use Permit be on a one year basis and any complaint
of misuse of the property and the permit would be revoked. On that basis Mr.
Marier moved to approve the Special Use Permit. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
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Mr. Gary Morehouse has asked for a temporary permit to operate a transmission
shop in a garage located on his Father's property. This would be while he
is in school and would help with the costs of school. He was told the steps
necessary to obtain the permit. He will get permission from the adjoining
property owners and return to the Planning and Zoning Board.
Mr.Robert Emery, owner of Restoration Enterprises, appeared with an idea
of adding a second building at his present location on Lake Drive. He does
not have his plans finalized but was asking for information. The Planning
and Zoning Board was receptive to his idea and asked that he present his
plans when they are complete.
Mr. Henry Amundsen, Building Inspector, hadp;resented, a schedule for a uniform
building permit fee rate. This will bring Lino Lakes into the same fee range
as is now recommended by the State. All contractors and builders will be
aware of the permit cost. Mr. Marier reported the Planning and Zoning Board
had recommended approval of this schedule. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded
by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
On this same line of thought, Mr. Zelinka asked if anything had been or could
be done about the many buildings started and not completed or are not being
buildt according to code. Many of thse buildings have piles of building
materials stacked in back of them and are just as much of an eyesore as a rusting
car.
Mr. Marier said that no more building permits are to be issued without the
building inspector's approval, this includes garages. This was a recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Board and Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
It was also noted that Mr. Ross has changed operations. There is no longer a
hardware store on the corner of Main and Old Highway 8. He now has pool and
foosball tables. The Planning and Zoning Board felt that as long as there are
no complaints they have no objections. It's some place for the young people
to go.
There was an ad in a local paper for an auto body repair shop with a number to
call. This business is located at 874 Oak Lane which is in a residential
area and is being operated without a permit. The Planning And Zoning Board had
recommended that a letter be sent to Mr. Smith asking that he appear before
the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
Mr. McLean reported that the Park Commission had met on February 17, 1975 and
the meeting had been concerned with plans and specifications, for warming
house needs at the various parks. Some plans had been sent to Mr. Gotwald
for cost estimates.
These will be back some time this week and an interim meeting will be called
to consider these costs. Problems that had developed with the hockey rinks this
past season had been discussed as was the scheduling. These are items that will
be discussed further.
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Mr. Ken Gourley had presented the idea of renaming Lino Park to "Mel Kline
Memorial Park." Mr. McLean passed this idea on to the Council for their
consideration.
In connection with this, Mr. L'Allier was here representating the Lion's Club.
He also requested the Council consider this request and spoke of the many
activities that Mr. Kline was involved in. He felt this was a fitting tribute
to a dedicated man.
Mr. Zelinka felt this was appropriate and moved to rename Lino Park to "Mel
Kline Memorial Park." Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Mayor Bohjanen felt this was something to be considered, but he also felt that
many other people must be contacted before the name of the Park could be changed.
This would include the people who gave the land, the PTA and many local residents
who worked to make the land a Park.
Mr. Marier asked that the motion be tabled until all sides of this questions and
all persons involved could be contacted. Mr. Zelinka agreed to withdraw his
motion and Mr. McLean withdrew his second. This subject will be researched.
Mr. Marier felt that if the Park is to be renamed, it should be with the approval
of all parties.
This will be considered at the March 24, 1975 meeting.
Mr. Jaworski asked if the house on Brich Street just East of Shadow Lake
Drive on the Lake Side of the street could not be inspected and something done
about securing the building. Mr. Jaworski also felt that the Fire Depts.
should contact the Electrical Companies for a list of all the electrical homes
in the community. Fires in these homes cannot be handled the same as
conventional heating fuels.
Mr. Jaworski also felt that the homes in the area should have house numbers
taht are visiable from the street. Also, some of the streets, particularly
County Road 'J' have a numbering system that does not relate to the numbering
system of the City.
There was some discussion on where the numbers should be placed and how large
they should be. This would need to be established by Ordinance and Mr.
Locher was asked to bring samples for the next Council meeting. Mr. Zelinka
so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. Jaworski also reported that he had entered an empty house at 6980 Lakeview
Avenue that he felt should be reported to the Anoka County Health Dept. He felt
that the house at the present time is unliveable due to the fact that the people
had moved and left a cat in the house.
Mr. Zelinka had no other report.
Mayor Bohjanen reported on the meeting with Mr. Boland and felt that some
progress had been made. A new staff member,Mr. Gene Franchette, will be working
with Lino Lakes on the sewer problem. He wondered if this person should be invited
to the March 8, 1975 special meeting.
Mr. Jaworski had been unable to attend the meeting but he felt that the City
is getting the,run•around again. The subject of sewer will be delayed until the
Metropolitan Council has introduced their hoped for legislation.
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Most Council members agreed with this.
Mr. McLean felt that the City is receiving a push -off and wait, with no decision
being made. The Metropolitan Council has interjected a new group of public
relation oriented staff members in an attempt to soften the impact between
the Council and Communities. There has not been one positive step that relates
to Lino Lakes.
Mr. Locher felt that if, Mr. Boland is sincere, then his actions are a step in
the right direction. He also felt that the Metropolitan Council is pushing for
new legislation giving them much more power than they.now have.
Mr. L'Allier asked if the City receives a copy of the bills introduced into
the Senate and House of Representatives and was told, No. It was suggested
that Senator Milton's Office and Representative Neisen's Office be contacted
for copies of bills that have an impact on Lino Lakes, particularly bills dealing
with the Metropolitan Council.
Mr, Locher had brought a copy of the law dealing with abandoned automobiles.
He gave this to Acting Chief Myhre. He had been contacted by Mr. Jankus, who
plans to build in the Otter Lake Hills plat, with the proposed street change.
The Council felt that an explanation of the change by Mr. Jankus is necessary.
Also the name of the street can only be changed by Ordinance. The Council re-
quested that Mr. Jankus appear before the Planning and Zoning Board and clarify
the street change before any construction is started.
Mr. Marier reminded the Clerk that plans for this must be submitted to the
Planner and Engineer ten days before the meeting.
The Clerk made copies of an Ordinance for control of shade tree disease
and Mr. Locher had brought copies of one. The Council will consider these
for possible action at the March 10, 1975 meeting. Mr. Gerald Beach, tree
inspector, is on the agenda for that meeting.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Lee Starr in regards to the contract that
firm has with the City for Planning Services. The fees for attending meetings
will be raised from $20.00 to $25.00. Mr. Marier moved to approve this addition
to their contract. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from Senator Brown agreeing that he also
opposed the proposed hunting ban in the seven county area.
There was some discussion on the information guides. Mr. Marier moved to
have these guides printed by the Forest Lake Times. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
After consultation, Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean agreed that the revision of the
position paper should be ready sometime this week in order for the Council
to read it before the meeting scheduled for March 8, 1975.
Acting Chief Myhre reported that there are problems with the bouncer situation
at the local bars. At one time the Sheriff's Office provided this service
through the Water Patrol but that is no longer done, and since the office
of Constable has been abolished, thisleaves no control over the people hired
for this job. Acting Chief Myhre wants an Ordinance passed giving the Police
Department control over who the owner's hire to perform this service. He
presented the Council with a list of violations that had occurred at each of
the bars for the past four years.
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Mr. Marier said from his study of the list, it would seem that these problems
are external. He asked Acting Chief Myhre just what kind of control does
he want.
Acting Chief Myhre said at the present time the owner's can ask the Sheriff's
office to authorize any one they want to act in the capacity of a bouncer. He
wants the authority to check into the background of these people and have the
authority to tell the owners if they are suitable or not. He also would ask that
some sort of uniform be required.
Since this authority must be established by Ordinance, Mr. Zelinka requested
Mr. Locher to have suggested changes in the present Ordinance No. 12 ready for
the next meeting. The fact, that even if these men are approved by the local
police department, the City will not assume any responsibility for the action
of these persons.
Mr.Jaworski requested a report on the operations of these bars before the
license renewal date.
Acting Chief Myhre also reported on the Lingerie show being presented at the
Oasis Lounge once a week. He felt that this went beyond the normal concept
of this type of show. He reported that Blaine and Ham Lake had had problems of
this same type and now have a Ordinance covering these shows. He offered to get
copies of these ordinances.
Mr. Marier aksed where the girls are from and who is hiring them? Acting Chief
Myhre wasn't sure, but he thought Mr. Cichy was hiring them. Mr. Marier said
if they are from Models Unlimited, then there is nothing wrong. The girls that
work in connection with that agency are unapproachable. This matter was left
for more information before any action is taken.
Mr. Jaworski requested that a letter be sent to the Anoka County Highway Department
requesting that speed limit signs be posted on all County Roads within the City
of Lino Lakes immediately. A copy of this letter is to be sent to Mr. Burman.
The Clerk reported that she had talked with Mr. Torkildson and he informed her
that a letter is in the mail agreeing to the request that the golf course
be operated for another year by the Anoka County Park Department.
It was requested that some salt or salt sand be put on the ice around the hall.
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #569 through and including #574.
Mr. Marier questioned #573. He asked if this was a realistic appraisal; isn't
it possible to purchase these supplies in a smaller quani-ity? After some
discussion, Mr. Marier moved to cancel requisition #573. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Mr. Zelinka withdrew his motion. Mr. Marier's motion passed with Mr. Jaworski
voting, No.
Mr. Marier moved to approve requisitions #569 through and including #572 and
574. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve checks #6292 through and including #6322. Seconded
by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2821 through and including #2849.
Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
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Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:50 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski.
Motion carried with Mr. Zelinka.voting No.
These minutes were approved at the March 10, 1975 Council Meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer
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