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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/28/1975 Council Minutes1 1 1 APRIL 28, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen on April 28, 1975. Council members present: Jaworski, Marier and McLean. Absent: Zelinka, due to a death in the family. Mr. Locher was also present. The minutes of the special meetings were tabled to give members an opportunity to read. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of April 14, 1975 as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Ralph L'Allier, representating the Lion s Club was present to present a resusciator to the City of Lino Lakes for use by the Police Department. Mr. L'Allier stated that this was purchased from fund raising projects supported throughout the year by the Lion's Club. These projects are supported by the citizens of the City and this is one way of recognizing that support. Mayor Bohjanen and Acting Chief Myhre thanked Mr. L'Allier for this unit. This brings the total to three and equips each patrol car with a resusciator. The Clerk reported on a letter from Mr. J. Brenk in regards to the Title VI Federal Funds available for the City's use. The total of $4,998.00 is allocated to the City of Lino Lakes. The County Administrator needs the planned use of these funds as soon- as possible. After some discussion the Clerk was instructed to write and inform the County that the Council would have the County administrate these funds and work forces be allocated to this City as the need arises. Northwestern Bell Telephone had made application for permission to bury cable on Otter Lake Road at County Road J. Mr. Gotwald has -a copy of this application and had Verbally approved. Mr Jaworksi moved to approve the request, with the Engineer's approval. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. The Planned Use Report for the Entitlement Period 6 which is from July 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976. This report must be completed and published before June 24, 1975. The Clerk was instructed to put this on the June 9, 1975 agenda. The Councilmen would also like copies of this report. The Clerk had received two bids for animal control within the City of Lino Lakes. One from B E E and one from MAPSI. Copies of these bids are to be sent to the Council and this put on the agenda for May 12, 1975 meeting. Read a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed District Engineers reiterating their willingness to meet with the Council to discuss the water levels of the lakes. The Clerk is to write and request that a representative be present at the next Council meeting and this item is to be put on the agenda. The Clerk read a brief statement from the Metropolitan Council Action Briefs dated April 28, 1975 in which the approval of the Pine Vista Estates Plat is noted. There was also a letter of thanks from Mr. Charles Nelson to the Council for their assistance in getting the approval of this plat. 144 APRIL 28, 1975 The Clerk reminded the Council of the Board of Equalization meeting to be held on May 1, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. She had received affidavits of publication. There was a letter from Anoka County informing the Council of the Streets to be included in a speed study. All members had received copies. Read a letter from Mr. Kent Eklund of St. Olaf College requesting a copy of the City Ordinance dealing with PUD and PD. The Clerk was instructed to mail a copy of Ordinance #56 to Mr. Eklund. Mr. Neison had written explaining the bills dealing with the Rice Creek Watershed District. There will be an interim study on the operating practices and speAding of the monies now received by that Board. Mr. Neison felt these were good bills and supported both. The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities is holding an informational meeting on Land Use Planning in the New Brighton City Hall on April 30, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Bohjanen plans to attend this meeting. The Clerk had called Forest Lake Hospital and verified the Board Members for the Council. Mr. Dennis Houle is the representative from Lino Lakes. Misters John and Bruce Houle had written the Council in connection with a proposed high voltage power line to be installed on the North Side of 80th Street. These gentlemen felt that since there is an existing line on the South Side of that street, this new line should either be on the same easement or the two lines combined. Mr. Locher had contacted United Power Association and they were to submit plans. The Clerk was instructed to write to the UPA and enclose a copy of Ordinance 49 specifically marking Section 5. A copy of this letter is to be mailed to the men who had written to the Council. Mr. Locher reminded the Council that this power company does have the power of condemnation. Mr. Wally Hill, Auditor, was present to go through the audit report. He explained this report was later this year due to the Fiscal Disparities Act which caused the assessed valuation computations to be delayed. Mr. Hill went through the various fund balances explaining them. Mr. Hill noted that the assessed valuation was the true valuation of the City and the portion that will be credited to this City per the fiscal disparaties has not been included in this figure. The mill rate for 1974 was 13.32 and for 1975 -- 15.34. Mr. Marier suggested that a key symbol be included on pages noting what is meant by the parenthesis used. Mr. Hill agreed that this was a good point. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Hill about setting up a cash flow report and if a financial plan with recommendations from his office should be adopted. Mr. Hill said that he had seen cash flow reports set up for businesses but had not seen one for municipalties. He said that he had looked at the report the Clerk had worked out and thought this would be a valuable tool 1 1 APRIL 28, 1975 to work with. He felt this could best be done at budget time in order to establish a small cushion to fall back on in the first part of the year before tax levies are received. Mayor Bohjanen asked if there were any more questions, there were none. Mayor Bohjanen thanked Mr. Hill for his time. Mr. Marier reported on the Planning and Zoning Board meeting held on Wednesday, April 16, 1975. Mrs. Eggenberger and Mrs. Johnson had applied for a Special Use Permit for the property at 874 Main Street. They plan to operate a small boutique shop called the Cross Patch Boutique. The hours will be 9:00 A,M. to 5:00 P.M. This will be for a one year period to be reviewed at the end of that time. Mr. Marier said that signs and the requirements had been discussed with the owners and they ' understood the regulations. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this special use permit and Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jandric had appeared at the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting with a request to put the townhouse unit on a lot in order for Mr. Jandric to sell the building. There was some questions that the Board felt must be answered before granting this request. They asked that Mr. Jandric sub- mit his plans to the Engineer and the Planner for their recommendations. He agreed and will return. Mr. Jaworski asked if this property was not originally to be rented. Mr. Marier said that was the original plan but now Mr. Jandric wants to sell the buildings. Mr. Glanzer, part owner of the property located at 1403 Birch Street, had appeared seeking a permit to park a house trailer at that location while in the process of restoring the barn and possibly erecting a house. There are plans to establish a bird refuge there and to plant grains for feed. After much discussion the P $ Z Board recommended that a 90 day permit for parking the trailer be granted. This trailer must be removed by July 1, 1975, if not, a fee of $100.00 per day for each day beyond that date. Seconded by Mr.Jaworski. Motinn carried. Mr. Larry Winter was present for information as to parking a mobile home on property he plans to purchase and living in the mobile home for one year while building a new home. the PE Z told Mr. Winter that this request would not be considered. Mr. Francis Burque was present reauesting information regarding the regulations on removal of topsoil. Mr. Marier thought there was an amendment to Ordinance 6 but could not find it in the Ordinance Index. He asked if there was not a Resolution passed governing this subject. Mr. Locher looked in his book and found the date of the passage, of the Resolution, August 28, 1972. The Clerk is to make copies of this and mail to Mr. Burque and to members of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. McLean reported on the Meeting of the Park, Recreational and Environ- mental Board which met on April 21, 1975. He said that Mrs. Betty Kendall had resigned due to personal problems. The Clerk was asked to write a letter of 'Thank' to Mrs. Kendall. Mr. McLean also requested a replacement for Mrs. Kendall. t46 APRIL 28, 1975 Mr. McLean reported that the scheduling for the Centennial Hockey Association was discussed as was the scheduling for the ball diamonds located at Sunrise Park. In order to clarify the fields, they will be numbered as follows: No. 1 - N.W. - No. 2 - S.E. - No. 3 - N.E. - No. 4 - S.W. - Little League Field Open for Public Use Open for Public Use Little League Field A schedule will be drawn up and posted at the Park as to who will be using what fields at what time. Saturday and Sundays are to be left open and only an occasional game on Fridays. The scheduling will be done on a 'first come -first served' basis. Mr. and Mrs. Al Santo asked about the small park located in the LaMotte Addition East of Centerville Lake. They wondered if a ball field could be put in that area this year. Some of the Board members were unaware of the location of a Park in that area. Some checking will be done and a report will be made at the next Park Board meeting. Mr. Beach, Tree Inspector, was also present to discuss the possibility of using the back of the Hall property for the disposal of diseased trees. Mr. McLean said that an area had been designated for that purpose. Mr. Beach said that in areas where no attendant is present, the site soon becomes a dumping ground for all rubbish. This aspect was discussed with no decision being made. This is a decision for Council consideration. Mrs. LaForge was present to discuss the needs of the Little League Fields. The use of ag lime for mixing with the present playing surface was dis- cussed and the need for fencing. Mrs. LaForge will get the schedule into the City Office as as possible for the coming season. Mr. McLean suggested that a questionnaire be sent to a selected number of residents of Lino Lakes asking for their suggestions as to what should or should not be included in the development of the Chain of Lakes Park. This idea will be presented to the Advisory Committee for this Park. Mr. Volk was asked to prepare specs for backstops and have for the next meeting. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Volk for a report on the streets. Mr. Volk gave the Council a copy of the proposed work and the cost estimates. Mr. Jaworski said that they had covered most of the streets in the City and felt that the problem is due to water underneath and not the present ..rains. Mr. Marier asked if any sealing has been done? Mr. Jaworski said No it's been too wet. Mr. Marier said most of the county's are doing this now and it should be started soon in order to preserve the streets. Mr. Marier asked if the snow fence has been picked up? Mr. Volk said some has but most has not been picked up although it is all rolled. Mr. Jaworski had proposed a letter to be sent to the Governor with a copy of Mr. Franchett's letter attached. This letter is to be sent to Sen. Milton, Rep. Neison and Senators Conzemius and Chenoweth. Mr. Jaworski 1 1 APRIL 28, 1975 would request that this letter be read into the Legislative Record. There was some discussion on the wording of the letter and some revisions were made. The Clerk is to type the edited copy and have it ready for a special meeting to be held before the Board of Review on Thursday, May 1, 1975. The subject of Mr. Burandt's interview with the Circulating Pines and the responses to that article by Mr. Boland to Mayor Bohjanen were dis- cussed. Mr. Marier suggested restating the motion to delay the legal action. Mr. Jaworski moved to pass the following Resolution: "Leagal action to be delayed in order to give the Metropolitan Council an opportunity to demonstrate, to take action and to show good faith in their promises to Lino Lakes in respect to development and sewer committments." Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. In conjunction with this same subject, a letter from Mr. Hall, Mayor of Burnsville was read in regards to the legal action instigated by Dakota County. No action was taken on this. Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from a lumber company in Wisconsin interested in the removal of diseased trees. Mayor Bohjanen had received a request from the local Boy Scout Troop to designate Saturday, May 10, 1975 as a Clean -Up Day. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen asked if the Council wished to consider the Ordinance covering an establishment that sell 3.2% beer. Mr. Jaworski moved to table until the May 12, 1975 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The condition of a partially burned house located on the curve of Birch Street was discussed. Mr. Marier moved to have the Police, Building Inspector and the Fire Inspector inspect this structure and enforce the Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Under Old Business, Mr. Marier asked if there was a name to be submitted for replacing Mr. L'Allier on the Planning and Zoning Board? Mayor Bohjanen said, No, not at this time. He will try to have names for this Board and the Park Board for consideration on Thursday. Mr. Locher reported that the had contacted Mr. Cichy on the condition of the area around the burned out Oasis. Mr. Cichy had contacted his insurance company and said that clean -up would start immediately. Acting Chief Myhre said that work was being done there. Mr. Locher also reported on the status of the $50,000.00 on CD on deposit in the State Bank in South Saint Paul. This CD is intact and must remain so until released by the City. Mr. Jandric was under the impression that a portion of this amount had been used. Mr. Locher also reported on some 35 lots and several outlots that are now owned by NSP with a repurchase option of two years to Mr. Jandric. Mr. Locher had talked with a Mr. Dick Johndahl and was told that NSP plans to pay the back taxes and assessments. APRIL 28, 1975 Mr. Marier suggested that a special meeting be called to deal with the Jandric Project and the intent and usage of the $50,000.00 CD. This will be decided on May 1, 1975 as to the date for this special meeting. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay checks #6393 through and including #6408. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2916 through and including #2938. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motinn carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. These minutes were approved at the May 12, 1975 Council Meeting. AAIL 4A//a-A) Clerk- Treasurer. 1