HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1975 Council MinutesJUNE 23, 1975
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City council was called to order
at 8:00 PM by Mayor Bohjanen on June 23, 1975. Councilmen present:
Marier, McLean and Zelinka. Absent: Jaworski. Mr. Locher was also
present.
The Clerk corrected the minutes of June 9, 1975 on page 4, paragraph 3,
second line: the number 575 should be changed to 572.
Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr.
McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Zelinka abstaining.
The Clerk reported on the following items:
...Recommendations from the Tree Inspector for the disposal site for
diseased trees. This area will be to the North and West of the
City Hall. The use period will be from 12:00 Noon to 6:30 P.M. each
Tuesday. A permit for disposal must be obtained from the City Clerk only with a
removal notice from the tree inspector and only for resident of Lino Lakes.
Mr. Volk will supervise the operation with burning to take place within 72
hours of disposal under reasonable burning conditions. The area will have
a gate and will be locked. When the conditions are set for receiving the
trees, these conditions will be published. Mr. McLean moved to authorize
Mr. Volk to set this up with the materials on hand. Seconded by Mr.
Marier. Motion carried.
...Noted the receipt of $962.50 for sewage hauling in May. In connection
with this, Mr.Zelinka asked if a contract had been received from the
MWCC in regards to payment for hauling sewage. The Clerk said, No. Mr.
Marier moved to instruct the Clerk to write to the MWCC and ask the
status of the City's proposal for the contract. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
...An application from Northwestern Bell for the installation of buried
cable on West Rondeau Lake Drive just North of Main Street. This application
had been approved by Mr. Gotwald. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve. Seconded
by Mr. Marier. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining.
...Read a letter from Mr. Doug Kelm of the Metro Transit Commission apologizing
for the late arrival of notices to this City. He assured` the Council
every effort will be made to get the announcements out on time in the
future.
...Read a letter from Glenda King of the Lino Tops Club asking permission
to use the City Hall facilities on Thursday evenings for meetings. They
would ask to store their scale here at the hall. Mr. Marier moved to
approve this request with the following stipulations: 1) if there is a
special meeting they would have to find another place to meet; 2) a
$50.00 Cleaning Deposit would have to be made and 3) their scale would
have to be stored some other place. The Council did not feel thatthe
City would want the responsibility of that piece of equipment. Seconded
by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
...Read a letter from Mr. Boland giving the figure of 4,109 as the estimated
population for Lino Lakes as of April 1,1975. There was some questions on
this figure. The Council felt that the figures used for last year's
population estimate was larger. The Clerk is to check this out and
contact the office designated in the letter.
...Read a letter from the Anoka County Auditor's Office noting there had been
changes in the election laws and as soon as they are compiled, the Auditor
will schedule a meeting to inform the Clerk's of those changes.
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...Read a letter from North Central requesting a change in billing
procedures for the tank located at the wellhouse. Presently there is a
meter and the City is billed monthly. North Central would like to bill
as the tank is filled. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize this change at the
next regular fill. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
...$290.00 had been received as the City's share of municipal fines.
...Read a letter from North Central asking for approval of a proposed 2"
gas main on Evergreen Trail in the Pine Vista Addition. After some
discussion, Mr. Marier moved to grant approval of this request providing
City Ordinance regulations are met and with the Engineer's approval.
Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
...Read a letter from the County of Anoka dealing with the monies allocated
for summer Youth Employment. The City's share is $795.00. Mr. Zelinka
moved to authorize the Clerk to sign the forms. Seconded by Mr. Marier.
Motion carried.
...Read a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed Board stating that maintenance
work done on ditches will be assessed to either the City or the affected
property owners. Mr. Marier felt that this is the responsibility of the
RCWB and a letter to that effect should be written. Mr. Zelinka agreed
but felt that since there will be some work done by prisoners located at
the MMTC facilities before proceeding with further work, lets wait and
see what is accomplished.
...A request from Northwestern Bell to place buried cable on Farm Drive
122nd Avenue) just south of County Road No. 14 and West of I 35 E had
been received. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this request contingent on
the Engineer's approval. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried with
Mr. Marier abstaining.
Mr. McLean reported on the Park Board meeting held on June 16, 1975. The
Board took the opportunity to tour the Park facilities and introduce Mr.
Hanson to the Parks within the City of Lino Lakes. The plans for the open
space were discussed. Many things are being considered but final plans will
not be completed until early next year. Mr. McLean and Mr. Clausen will keep
the Park Board and the Council informed of the actions of that Board. Mr.
Cape had requested the use of the warminghouse on Tuesday and Thursdays during
the month of July to hold gun training classes. The Park Board had recommended
approval of this request. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
Mr. McLean recommended the placing of a fence parallel with the driveway into
the City Hall about 25 feet West for parking. This fence to be placed so as
to bar all traffice from the Park property. Materials on hand to be used for
this. Seconded by Mr. 2elinka. Motion carried.
Mr. McLean asked if there was a name to be considered for the replacement on
the Park Board. Mayor Bohjanen said not at this time but he will have a name
by the next Council Meeting.
Mr. Marier reported on the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held on
June 18, 1975. A Mr. Ronald Grapp had applied for a Special Use Permit to
repair Volkswagons as a full time business on his property located on 20th
Avenue. Mr. Grapp had been instructed to return with all property owners
signatures necessary for consideration of this request. In the meantime,
Mr. Grapp had stopped in at the office and informed the Clerk that he no
longer want the Special Use Permit since he is moving out of state.
Mr. Marier moved to accept the withdrawal of this request and to refund the
filing fee of $25.00. Seconded bby Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
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Mr. Emil Jandric requested a variance to Ordinance 21 A in order to sell a
townhouse unit located on Outlot K. He was told to plat the lot according
to City Ordinance and ask for a variance to sell after the platting is
approved. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
Mr. Merle Chollett requested a Variance to Ordinance No. 21 A in order to
split a ten acre parcel into two lots, sell the front home and land and
construct a new home on the rear portion. This would necessitate a drive-
way of approximately 900 feet. The Planner and Engineer had presented their
recommendations, this includes contacting the Rice Creek Watershed Board in
conjunction with a culvert to be placed in a ditch. The PFTZ had recommended
approval of this 'Variance with the stipulation that all recommendations
of the Engineer and Planner be adhered to. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded
by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
Mr. Al LaMotte had applied for a Special Use Permit for the dismantling of
junk vehicles and hauling of these Vehicles and scrap iron from his father's
farm located at 6510 -12th Avenue. This is a part time business and
he has been doing this for the past 15 years. The PE,Z recommended approval
providing no more than 6 cars are there at any one time and no complaints
are received. There is to be a yearly review of this Special Use Permit.
(Mr. LaMott has received a ticket by the Police Department and must go to
Court.) Mr. Marier moved to approve this request and Mr. McLean seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Mrs. Margaret Hammer requested a variance to Ordinance 21 A to split and
sella portion of her property located at 765 Oak Lane. There are two
residences on approximately 10 acres of land. The P &Z recommend approval
of this variance and Mr. Marier so moved. Mr. McLean seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Mr. Borgren was present to discuss the possibility of building on Maple Street
but since the exact location and size of the land was not clear, Mr. Borgren
was asked to consult with the City Planner and return to the PAZ meeting
in July.
Mr. Richard Juleen requested a variance to Ordinance 21 A to split and
build on a lot located at 7109 Lakeview. A new home will be constructed
on the rear of the lot and will face the side street. There was some
discussion as to the side setbacks. The PETZ had recommended acceptance of
the 15' setback. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion
carried.
The Special Use permit granted to WCCO for the construction of a radio
tower on Holly Drive expires on June 28, 1975. Mr. Fred Memmer and Mr. Tom
Doer were in the audience. They informed the P &Z that WCCO is still in the
process of obtaining permission from the FCC and would request a one year's
extension of the Special Use Permit. WCCO should have an answer by that
time. The P$Z had recommended approval of this extension. Mr. Marier so
moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
An application for a Schmidt Beer sign to be located at the Blue Heron
had been considered and found to conform to the City Ordinance. The PTZ
had recommended approval. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka.
Motion carried.
Mayor Bohjanen reported on the meeting held on Friday, June 20, 1975 in
connection with the sewer problems in Shenandoah. Mayor Bohjanen asked
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the Clerk to read the minutes of that meeting. There were several corrections.
Plan No. 1 as submitted by Mr. Burandt would serve a maximum of 600 homes.
Mr. Marier asked when it is expected that there will be 600 homes in that
area? The cost figures as submitted by Mr. Burandt were discussed with the
feeling that they were within 10% of the actual cost.
There was general agreement that something must be done to aleviate the
situation that exists in that area. Mr. Locher said that installations can
be petitioned in two ways: either by a petition with 35% of the residents
signing or by a 4/5 vote of the Council. Either way, publication of the
notice is required. These notices must be published twice - one week apart
and'10,days before the hearing is scheduled. The notices must be mailed to
all affected property owners. This necessitates the defining of the area
to be served. Neither of the two plans define an area to be served.
Mrs. Peterson of the Metropolitan Council had requested that one of the plans
be accepted in order to set the wheels in motion to solve the problems in
the Shenandoah area. There was a suggestion form the audience of installing
the mains and laterals in the area and using a holding tank to be pumped
andhauled by the City in much the same manner as Country Lakes is now.
Mr. Zelinka felt that this would not meet with Metropolitan Council's
approval. This would also be a very temporary thing at the most and is
not a solution to the problem. Mr. Zelinka said that the interceptor as pro-
posed by Mr. Burandt would only be constructed to the City's borders and it
would become the responsibility of the City of Lino Lakes to construct the
interceptor to the affected areas. An immediate solution is impossible since
it would take the Engineer approximately four weeks to compute the cost
figures and the spread the assessment on the affected areas. Here again
the area to be served must be defined.
A question from the audience was raised: What happens to the residents of
that area if the homes are red tagged by the PCA? They can be forced to
move from their homes. Mr. Locher said this is possible. He also said this
interceptor can be forced by the PCA.
Mr. Marier said the cost of this interceptor's construction cannot be passed
onto the entire City. This is not feasible. Mr. Marier felt that the
developers have a responsibility and that the Council must wait for the
Engineers plan.
Mayor Bohjanen said that if either of the two plans presented to the Council
is accepted, it will mean that the Lino Lakes' Comprehensive Land Use
Plan would have to be revised.
Mr. Zelinka said Mrs. Peterson had asked the council to make a decision
to accept either Plan No. 1 or 2. He felt without aid, the only feasible
plan is number one. The area to be served must be defined, people who are
affected notified, compute the cost, hold a public hearing: and proceed
from that point.
Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize the Engineer =to conduct a cost study on
Plan # 1 also a holding tank in Shenandoah, then to call a public hearing.
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Mr. Locher noted that if a holding tank is constructed in the Shenandoah
area, only the cost of the tank in Shenandoah will have to be assumed by
the City. The developer will put the lines in the street. This tank would
also require PCA approval.
Mr. Cliff Hagen, Mechanic for the City, said the tanker truck will not
service another area. It has a lot of hard miles on it and is in no
condition to double the work.
Mr. Marier repeated that this is the responsibility of the developer and
he will not support an interceptor that will be assessed against the people
who are not receiving serviees.
One lady from the audience said that this has been occuring for three years
and she has no intentions of living with the problem any longer. The
possibility of a law suit against the developer has been discussed. This
would involve the City who would then be sued by the developer. The City
could only enter into a suit agianst the Metropolitan Council.
Mayor Bohjanen felt that most people do not want to get involved in such
a costly and lengthy law suit. This will not solve the problem of no
sewers and only delay any action that might have been taken.
Mr. Zelinka asked the Clerk to read his motion and added to include the
Planner to check the necessary changes that would be required by the
MC in the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Also to compute
the costs for Plan No. 2. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion
carried.
Mayor Bohjanen told the people that he would ask Mr. Gotwald to have an
answer to this motion within 10 days or at least by the next Council meeting,
scheduled for July 14, 1975.
Mr. Marier felt that this is all that can be done at this time and
asked that the meetingproceed.
Mayor Bohjanen reported that he had received a letter of resignation from
Mr. Richard Holman of the Police Department. Mr. Marier moved to accept
the resignation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk was
asked to write a letter of "thanks" to Mr. Holman. Also to inform the
Police Department and the Personnel Commission of the vacancy and ask if
prospective patrolmen could be interviewed at the Personnel commission meeting
scheduled for June 24, 1975.
Mayor Bohjanen announced that he had been appointed as Co- Chairman of the
Flag Raising Ceromony at the Anoka County Courthouse to be held at 6:30 A.M.
on July 4, 1975. All present were invited to attend.
Mr. Locher reported that he had received confirmation of the "ride- along"
forms that were presented by the Police Department. The Insurance
Company concurres with the
Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize the use of these forms and the Police
Department to instigate the program. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion
carried.
An application for a Dance License and a 3.2% Beer on and off sale
application had been received from Mr. John Quinlan of the Aragon
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Ballroom. Mr. Locher found one signature missing. Mr. McLean moved
to approve the applications with the stipulation that the missing signature
be inserted. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
There was no old business from the floor. Under new business, Chief
Myhre reported that he had received 21 calls concerning stray dogs within
the past month. He asked if he could authorize MAPSI for patrol duty
at least three hours per week in order to_ slow this down. There will be a
cage here at the Hall for holding dogs picked up by the police. Chief Myhre
said that since this orginazation patrols Blaine it is possible to co- ordinate
the patrolling. He would contact them and set this up as to the time and
the areas to be patrolled. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Chief Myhre to
use MAPSI for a mazimum of ten hours until the next Council meeting on
July 14, 1975. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #578
through and including #582. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Volk had submitted a schedule of mileage for use of his private car
while on City business. There was discussion of this matter with Mr.
Volk feeling that the City vehicle is unsafe. There has been replacement
of the tires and he had authorized the Park Department to use the vehicle.
Mr . McLean requested Mr. Hagen, City Mechanic, to evaluate the vehicle
and to report back to the Council on July 14, 1975, as to the condition
of the vehicle and what is necessary to bring it up to a safe condition.
Mr. Volk said that the teen -agers who are working under the Summer Youth
Programs have been picked up at their _homes for work. The Council ins-
tructed Mr. Volk that this procedure is to cease. The youths will have
to find their own transportation.
Mr. Marier said that in order to be paid mileage for use of a private
vehicle the owner must have authorization for that use. Mr. Volk_. was
asked if had obtained that authorization and he said no.
Mr. Zelinka was concerned that City equipment does not last as long as
industrial equipmentL. Mr. Hagen said that some of the equipment was
pretty well used when purchased by this City.
Mr. Marier moved to cancel the mileage voucher. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Mtion carried with Mr. Zelinka abstaining.
After some discussion of the financial position of the City and the
fact that the State Aid payment had not been received as expected, Mr.
McLean moved to approve the payroll authorizing the Clerk to arrange
for $3,600.00 in warrants to cover these checks and the outstanding
bills. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Payroll checks #3004
through and including #3029. Outstanding bills are covered by checks
#6467 through and including #6471.
Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye.
CLERK TREASURER
These minutes were approved at the July 14, 1975 Council Meeting.
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