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JUNE 9, 1975
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at
8:00 P.M. on June 9, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present: Marier,
McLean, Absent: Jaworski and Zelinka. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also
present.
Mr. Tom Daniels of Rep. James Oberstar's office, 'was present to offer his
assistance to the City or its residents in any manner that may be needed. He
left his phone number - 784 -1622 - where he can be contacted. He will be
glad to meet with the people here at the Hell at their convenience. He
thanked the Council for their time. Mayor Bohjanen thanked Mr. Daniels for
his concern.
After consideration, Mr. Marier moved to approved the minutes of May 27,
1975 as written. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
The Clerk Reported:
...A letter from Mr. Burman stating that the dumping area on the South end
of Centerville Lake would be kept open through June 10th for the disposal
of trees from the storm.
...Read a letter from the Centerville Fire Department setting the procedures
for handling fires during the closing of Main Street for bridge construction. -
This letter designates the streets and house numbers that will be affected
by this closing. The Mayor requested that this information be published.
Copies of the letter will be made for the reporters present.
...Read a letter from Mr. James Stockton, Assistant State Fire Marshall,
setting forth the requirements for a self- service gas station to be located
at Lake Drive and Orange Street. A copy of this is to be mailed to the
Fire Marshall.
There was a form for application for reimbursement funds from the State of
Minnesota in connection with BCA training. It is necessary that the Council
designate someone to make application for these funds. Mr. Marier moved to
authorize the Clerk to make application for State reimbursement funds. Seconded
by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
The consideration of the Planned Use Report for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
to be received beginning July 1975 and ending June 1976 was next on the
agenda. The amount to be received this time period is $34,594.00. Mr.
Marier moved that two thirds be designated for Raods and one third to be
divided evenly between Parks and the Police Department. The figures are:
Roads - $23,062; Parks - $5,766.00; Police - $5,766.00.-- Seconded by Mr.
McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk will finish the report and get it to
the Forest Lake Times for publication.
Mayor Bohjanen had received complaints about the new speed limit signs of
55 miles per hour posted on Birch and on 20th Avenue. Mr. Burman had obtained
four "Children at Play" signs, given them to the residents to install along
sections of these streets. The Clerk was instructed to write to the County
and ask them to request a speed study by the State on those two streets.
Mr. Charles Cape, Civil Defense Director, gave his report on the activities
of that orginazation after the storm went through this area on May 19, 1975.
He noted that the number of man hours and presented the Council with two
points for consideration; 1) a generator that the gas pump can be hooked
into in the event that electric power is interupted such as it was that night;
and 2) the need for radios since the phones were also out.
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Mayor Bohjanen thanked Mr. Cape for his report and suggested that the
suggestion for a private power source be studied for future emergencies.
Mr. Marier said that there are generators available near this area and he
will work with Mr. Cape on this.
Mr. McLean presented the Council with the name of Mr. Rodney Hanson
of 6325 Baldwin Lake Road as a pessible member of the Park Board. Mr. Hanson's
name had been submitted by Mr. Gerald Clausen. Mr. Hanson is a teacher in
the Robinsdale School System. Mr. McLean mooed to appoint Mr. Rodney
Hanson to the Park Board. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The
Clerk will contact. Mr. Hanson.
Mr. McLean alio reported that the backstops at the two new hall fields are up.
The Clerk was asked to contact Mr. Joe Davis for the installation of the
bases.
Mayor Bohjanen had also received a letter on this date - June 9 - from
the Metro Transit Commission announcing a public; hearing to be held on
June 3, 1975. This public hearing dealt with bus systems plans. Mr. McLean
felt that a letter should be written to the Transit Commission akking
that mailings on public
hearings be mailed before the meetings in order to
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give the Council members a change to attend these hearings.
Mr. Jaworski was not present for a road report, however, Mr. Marier noted that
preliminary patching had been done, but nothing since then. He felt that
this should be followed up and that all patching should be completed witin
the next two weeks. Mr. Marier felt that if this follow up work is not
done some of the streets will lose whatever surface they now have. Mr.
Jaworski had sent a list to Mr. Gotwald for consideration and computations
on cost. Mr. Gotwald said this work is almost complete.
Mr. Marier moved that ALL roads be patched within the net two weeks, Seconded
by Mc. McLean. Motion carried.
In connection with this, Mr. Marier noted the voucher for use of a private
car. He asked that this be held for consideration.
Mr. Marier felt that it is necessary to talk over the major road expenditures
needed. He moved to set a special meeting on June 30, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. for
this purpose. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. McLean noted that the parking area at Lino Park is staked and will be
blacktopped as soon as the contractor can get in. The entrances to the
parking area have been blocked.
Mr. Gotwald had no report.
Mr. Locher had looked over the applications for license renewal. Mr. Luther
LeVessuer's application was in order. Mr. Marier moved to approve. Seconded
by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. L. E. Pomerleau, of the Blue Heron, had applied for On -Sale, Sunday,
Carbaret and 3.2 off -sale. The applications were in order, but Mr. Locher
questioned the residency. It would appear that at the present time, the
living quarters are not complete. Mr. Marier moved to hold this application
until the residency requirements are fulfilled. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
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The Clerk had called Mr. Locher noting that the Special Use Permit
issued to WCCO expires on June 28,1975. After some discussion, the Clerk
was instructed to make a copy of the Special Use Permit, mail to the Attorneys
asking their intent.
Acting Chief Myhre had asked Mr. Looher to research the practice of
compensoroty time in liiu of overtime pay for the Police Department. Mr.
Locher had found that it is not allowed according to the State but could
not find the specific law that prohibits this. He will hold this for
confirmation.
Acting Chief Myhre had also requested that the Police Department be enrolled
in the coordinated fund of Social Security and PERA. Mr. Locher had checked
into this and it is not allowed.
Mr. Locher is researching a clause in the Road bond posted for U. S. Lakes
Addition # 1. He felt that the time expired on the bond one yearr from
the 11/30/70 date but will have a definite answer at the next Council meeting.
The Clerk noted that she has two seven inch reels of tapes of the special
meeting held in conjunction with this road issue. She is to contact Mr.
Zelinka for equipment to play back and transcribe these tapes.
There was no old business. No new business. No business from the floor.
Mr. Keeney, who had extensive storm damage to his property was here. He
had called to inquire into the pessiblity of a low interest loan. The
Clerk gave him Mr. Tom Daniel's number and suggested that he contact him
for information.
On consideration of the requisitions, No.;, 572 through #577 were held from
Khe previous Council meeting. No.'s 578 through #580 were submitted for
consideration at this meeting. The amount of timeper ball field was
questioned. Mr. Marier felt that 22 ton per field was excessive.
After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions
#572 through and including #577, payable in July. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen.
Mayor Bohjanen and Mr. McLean voted, Yes; Mr. Marier voted, No. The question
is to be checked by Mr. Locher.
Requisitions No. 578, 579 and 580 are not signed by the Department Head.
and cannot be considered. Mr. Marier moved to table these requisitions.
Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to approve payroll checks #2895 through and including #3003.
Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to approve checks #6420 through and including #6464. These
checks to be mailed as money is accrued to cover them. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye.
ERK TREASURER
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