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APRIL 14, 1975
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order
at 8:05 P.M. on April 14, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members
present: Jaworski, Marier, McLean. Absent: Zelinka. Mr. Locher
and Mr. Gotwald were also present.
The minutes of the March 25, 1975 meeting were corrected as follows:
Page 1, paragraph 2, after the word 'weather' add " the meeting
having been continued by a roll call vote by telephone."
Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr.
Marier. Motion carried.
The Clerk reported that an election by the members of the Police Department
for Union Representation has been allowed by the State Mediation Board.
The election will be by mail and the ballots must be returned by April
25, 1975. The ballots will be opened and tabulated at 10:00 A.M. on
April 28, 1975 in the presence of a City Representative and a Union Rep-
resentative. Mayor Bohjanen will try to attend this meeting but if he
finds that he will be unable to attend, Mr. Marier will appear.
A letter from Representative Neison was read explaining two bills that
have been introduced in the Senate and House dealing with tax levy
for the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mr. Marier felt that a letter
should be written to Rep. Neison and ask that the present tax levy they are
operating under be studied before seeking more levy for that Board. Are
they using the tax monies properly and are they following their charter
in this use? Mr. Marier moved to itnstruct the Clerk to write such a
letter. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Lyle Carpenter had written a letter protesting the sign renewal
fees and questioning the inspection fees. The Clerk was instructed
to send Mr. Carpenter a copy of the sign ordinance and to explain the
reasons behind the inspection.
The Clerk read a letter fo resignation from Mr. Ralph L'Allier who is
a member of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. McLean moved to accept
Mr. L'Allier's resignation with regrets and asked that a letter of
"thanks" be sent to him. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
The Clerk had received a letter concerning Flood Insurance. She was
instructed to write the firm and inform them that we are working on this
at the present time.
There was a notice from the Metropolitan Council that hearings will be held
in connection with the Rice Creek Watershed District Overall Plan. A
letter is to be written asking that as part of this plan, the water levels
in the lakes be established. This should be done at this time and not
added at a later date. The Clerk is to request a copy of this plan, include
this request and ask for a hearing. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr
Marier. Motion carried.
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The Clerk read a letter from Crimsoncross Kennel informing the Council that
as of May 1, 1975 the Kennel will no longer handle the animal control for
the City. They are financial unable to continue. A bid from B &E Patrol
had been received. This will be considered at the April 28, 1975.
Mr. Paul Ruud, Engineer for the Anoka County Highway Department, was
present to explain to the Council the County plans for the bridge to
be constructed on County Road #14. Mr. Ruud said the bids will be opened
on May 10, 1975. This bridge will be 48' wide with 5' sidewalks on either
side. It is to be a timber bridge and will be built just North of the
present structure. Mr. Rudd thought that the street will be closed for
only one month as a portion of the work can be done without closing the
street. Estimated cost for this bridge is about $50,000.00.
Mr. Ruud also explained that the survey work being done on County Road
#23 from 35W North is for upgrading plans that must be filed by September.
There was discussion on the upgrading of County Road 14 and if it would be
widened in the process. Mr. Rudd didn't have the answer at this time. He
felt that the grading would be widened but whether the driving surface
would be, he didn't know. There was some discussion on the Anoka County
Highway Plan.
Mr.Ruud gave the Council copies of a Resolution that is needed from the
City approving the construction of the bridge. He told the Council that
the surface of the bridge will be raised high enough to accomodate canoe
travel and the roadway will be raised on either side.
Mr. Marier asked the life of the bridge and Mr. Rudd said 40 to 50 years.
Mr. Marier asked how long in terms of capacity? Mr. Rudd thought about
10 to 15 years but with this type of timber construction, lanes may be
added when necessary.
The load limit was questioned and Mr. Rudd said it would be a nine ton
bridge because of the short span. Mr. Rudd said the work on County Road
#23 would depend on the availability of funds. There will also be
some regrading and resurfacing done on County Road 10 (Birch Street). He
reminded the Council of the Resolution. Mr. McLean moved to approve the
Resolution.. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mayor Bohjanen reported on several letters he had received. The one from
Senator Oberstar , all Councilmembers have a copy. A letter from the
Department of Argriculture requested that a 30 day period from April 25,
through May 25, 1975 be designated as "Arbor Month ". There was no Council
action on this request.
There was also a letter from the Environmental Quality Control Council
announcing the approval of a substation to be constructed Southeast
of the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Main Streets, in Blaine.
The Council scanned the Audit Report and having some questions requested
that the Clerk contact Mr. Hill and ask that he attend the next Council
meeting. Mr. Marier had questions on the symbols used by Mr. Hill. Mr.
Marier moved that an insert page be used to interpret the symbols used by
the Auditor. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
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Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Gotwald to report on the problem on East Shadow
Lake Drive. Mr. Gotwald said the cave -in of the curbing is due to under-
mining in that area. Either some drain tiles were laid under the curbs and
they have separated or there is drain tile around the foundations of the
home in that area and this is causing the trouble. It will be more apparent
when some excavating is done in the area. The street surface seems to be
unaffected.
Mr. Gotwald suggested that the drain tile be plugged and bitimous curbing
be installed for a few years to allow this area to settle.
Mr. Volk reported that Oak Lane is breaking up as is Second Avenue. It was
suggested that hot mix be obtained to patch these streets as soon as possible.
Mr. Jaworski reported that he had attended the meeting in Inver Grove Heights
on Saturday afternoon. He gave the Council copies of an open letter that is
to be signed and forwarded to Gov. Anderson. Mr. Jaworski felt that the
communities south of the Cities are much more orinanized than the North
Communities. He also found that all communities are having the same problems
with the Metropolitan Council as Lino Lakes, but since most of the publicity
on these problems is limited to local press, the other communities are
unaware of these problems. There was good attendance at the meeting and the
people were very enthusiastic.
There was discussion on the fact that very few of the Legislators know of
the bill because it has no number and is being introduced through committee.
After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to sign the letter and forward to
the Governor. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
The Clerk reported on a phone call from Mr. Franchette saying that no work
can be done on solving the City's sewer problems because of pending Legal
action voted by the Council. She was instructed to write Mr. Franchette
informing him that at the present time there is no legal action and the
Resolution was merely instructing the Attorney to start proceedings and study
the feasibility of such action.
Mr. Marier reported on the meeting to discuss the Centerville sewer. This
will sewer Centerville through the Forest Lake interceptor. There was
discussion of the size of the lines and the fact that it will only be brought
to the East boundary of Centerville. They plan to take this to a referendum
to the peopole since Centerville will have to install the laterals. It
will also be necessary to redesign the local plans to fit in with this concept
Mr. Gotwald said the hearingswill have to be held by Centerville and that
the cost of these lines will have to be borne by the people of Centerville.
Mr. Marier felt that Lino Lakes must get Metropolitan Council to set a time
limit on how long they expect Lino Lakes to continue to pump and haul sewage.
Mr. Gotwald felt that this plan to sewer Centerville to the East is strictly
according to the Development Freamework Guide Plan.
There was discussion on the fact that without the staff personnel the Metro
Council could not operate and most of the staff people do not know the past
history of these problems, so the Council makes the easiest decision. Mr.
Gotwald felt since this decision on Centerville has been made, there is
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no need for the line in Lino Lakes to go past the Country Lakes area. The
general consensus of the Council was that the fact that there is no
litigation at this time should be cleared with the Metro Council and this
problem should be considered and possible action discussed at the next
Council meeting.
Mr.McLean had no report. Mr. Gotwald had no further report. Mr. Locher
reported on a questions of building on the East /West portion of Baldwin
Lake Road. The party interested in this is on the agenda for the Planning
and Zoning Board meeting to be held this Wednesday and will be discussed
at that time. Mr. Locher had brought copies of an Ordinance covering
establishments selling beer. This will be considered at the next Council
meeting.
Mr. Locher had looked at the application for a liquor license by Mr. Pomerleau
for the Blue Heron. The insurance binder does not have the word 'written'
in the cancellation clause and the bond is not available. After some dis-
cussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to table this matter until all requirements are
met. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mayor Bohjanen said that the area around the Oasis Should be secured. The
Fire Marshall should be contacted on this and a tag should be issued if
the ordinance is not complied with.
There was no old business. There was no new business.
On consideration of the requisition, Mr. Marier moved to pay #571, 572 & 573
from petty cash, and on #570 to purchase 10 patches at $4.00 each for a total
of $40.00 at this time. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. McLean asked for a proposal for paying the bills since the total amount
payable is about $17,000.00 more than is in the checking account at this time.
Mr. McLean asked at what point in time would the expenditures and receipts
be even?
Mayor Bohjanen said when the first tax draw is received in July, the books
should balance and the City should have a working capital at that time.
Mr. Marier asked the Clerk for recommendations to meet this deficit and
she said one way is to issue warrant chekcs. This would then have to be
covered by the monies received in July.
Mr. Marier said even if the books balance in July, what happens
from July to December? Spending must be cut some place.
Mayor Bohjanen asked the Council for ideas on just where they would
recommend spending be cut.
Mr. Marier asked if the departments were living within the budget and Mayor
Bohjanen felt that they were.
Mr. Marier asked how many dollars in warrants would be needed. The Clerk
felt that no more than $17,000.00 would be necessary.
After more discussion, Mr. McLean moved to authorize the issuance of warrant
checks not to exceed $17,000.00. All department heads (Police, Clerk & Roads)
to have proposals for reducing expenses ready for the next Council meeting.
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Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to approve checks #6328, #6330, & 6366 through and
including #6392. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to approve payroll checks #2897 through and including
#2915. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye.
These minutes were approved at the April 28, 1975 Council Meeting.
Clerk- Treasurer
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