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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/1975 Council Minutesb AUGUST 25, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present: Jaworski, McLean and Zelinka. Absent: Marier, due to illness. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes of August 11, 1975 as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion Carried. Mr. Zelinka noting that he only voted on approval from the 9th paragraph on page 4. The minutes of the Special Meeting held on August 20, 1975 was deferred due to a lack of a quroum of members present at that meeting. This will be considered at a later date. A special 3.2% Beer permit had been issued to the Forest Lake Masonic Lodge for August 24, 1975. This request had been presented after the last Council Meeting. Approval had been obtained by oral conset. Mr. Jaworski moved to retify the issuance of this permit. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk reported on the following items: ...Received $455.50 in Minicipal Fines ...Received $1,750.00 payment for sewage hauling for July and August. ...Letter had been written to Mr. Richard Klenck on Rolling Hills Drive in conjunction with heavy equipment using that street. ...All members have copies of Rep. Oberstar's letter; Mr. Boland's letter dealing with operation procedures of the Metropolitan Waste Control; letter from Lorenz Bus Service; and the current Action Briefs. ...Read a letter from the Anoka County Comprehensive Health Department on the subject of Community Needs Assessment. More discussion on this subject when the Cityhas been contacted by the County. The special hearing on re- naming "Lakeview Avenue" in the Otter Lake Hills Plat to "Deer Pass Trail" was called to order at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Locher read the publication notice that was published on August 14, 1975. Mr. McLean gave the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. That Board had recommended approval of this request. Mayor Bohjanen asked if there was anyone present who objected to this name change. There was none. Mayor Bohjanen asked if there was anyone present who was in favor of this name change. Mr. Charles Prokop said, Yes, he is the petitioner. Mr. McLean moved to approve an Ordinance renaming "Lakeview Avenue" and the addition to that street as described in the legal description as "Deer Pass Trail" and to accept this street for partial maintenance. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved to close the special hearing at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. McLean reported on the meeting of the Park Board held on August 18, 1975. The rental of the two soft ball diamonds at Sunrise Park for a tournament was discussed. The Park Board had discussed fees. 1 1 AUGUST 25, 1975 use of the bathroom facilities, parking, and a clean up fee to be deposited and refunded provided the Park is left in a clean condition. After setting the rental fee at $100.00 for the weekend with a $100.00 clean up fee to be deposited with the Clerk, the Park Board had recommended approval of leasing of thw two soft ball diamonds for a tournament to be held on Sept. 6th and 7th. The sponsors of this tournament must also obtain a beer permit. Mr. McLean moved to approve the use of the Park for a tournament, with the rental fee to be $100.00 for a two day weekend, with a $100.00 clean up fee to be posted, fees to include the two soft ball diamonds and use of the bathroom facilities. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. On the issuance of the beer permit, Mr. McLean moved to approve this permit proveded Mr. Hill presents proof of insurance. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. There had been general discussion of the work done and the work to be done on all the parks. The wells (one at Sunrise and one at the Hall) had been discussed with the flooding of hockey rinks being considered. Two informal bids for the installation of new wells had been obtained. The general consensus of the Park Board was that due to the insufficient water pressure for flooding hockey rinks something must be done before the hockey season. Mr. Zelinka suggested an acid etch for the removal of calcium deposits from the screens. Mr. Volk will take care of this and report back at the next meeting. There was also discussion of the proposed bike trail. Mr. Pracher had called with some questions. He said he would take the information back to his Council and would call if there is further questions. Mr. McLean had received a letter from the Anoka County Highway Department on this subject. This will be discussed at the next meeting. Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. McLean to give the report from the P &Z meeting in the absence of Mr. Marier. The first item on the P &Z agenda had been a reqeust by Mr. Baumgart for a variance to Ordinance 21 A, in order to construct a grage in the front of their home. After considering the request and finding that the set back from the property line in the front would only be 15 feet, the P &Z had recommended denial of this request. Mr. McLean aksed if there was any discussion on this and since there was none, he moved to approve the recommendation of the P &Z. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The building being constructed at 7181 Sunrise was the next item to be considered. Mr. Amundsen had written to Mr. Landers informing him of the areas that must be corrected. Mr. Landers was told that his garage is too close to the County right -of -way on Elm Street but since the garage was there before this present construction was started, he will have to apply for a variance and that no cars are to be parked in front of the garage. He will be at the September P &Z meeting. There is no action the Council can take at this time. A decision will be made after the application for a variance is considered by the P &Z. 97 AUGUST 25, 1975 Mr. Pariseau appeared before the Board with a request for a variance to Ordinance 21 A. This lot only has 100 foot frontage but is the only parcel of land that is empty. The other lots had been surveyed and marked off in 1963 but this particular piece of land had not been marked. Mr. Pariseau was asked if there has been a perc test and he said not as yet. After consideration, the P &Z had recommended approval of this request for a variance. Mr. McLean so moved. Mr. Jaworski asked if the stipulation that the house be built higher than the street be added to that motion. This is necessary for adequate drainage. Mr. Pariseau said the lot tapers toward the rear. It is a black dirt lot and they plan to push the dirt forward and construct a home with a walk out basement. He could not forsee any problem with water drainage. Mr. McLean added that adequate storm drainage be a part of the land - scapping to the original motion. Mr. Jaworski asked to insert the following statement to the motion "the building inspector be requested to check the building site prior to the installation of the foundation to assure that the building location meets the requirements of the ordiance. Seconded by Mr.Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Scherer from the audience-asked about a house being constructed to the Southeast of his property. He felt that the house is too low and wondered how a building permit had been issued for that location. The Clerk was instructed to aske the Building Inspector to take a look at it. Mr. Dave Sina, from the Glenn Rehbein Excavating Company had appeared before the Board for consideration of mini storage buildings to be constructed in conjunction with the new office and shop Mr. Rehbeinr is now building. Since no information had been forwarded to the P &Z members, Mr. Sina asked about the possibility of scheduling a special meeting to consider these buildings. Since this project will have a tax base of approximatiey $100,000.00, Mr. Shearan felt that a special meeting would no be out of order. Mr. Shearan moved to set a special meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. for the consideration of these buildings. Seconded by Mr. Kelling. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski felt tha -t the requirement of having plans in to the P &Z ten days ahead of the meeting should be adhered to. He felt that if a contractor cannot get this information to the Clerk and needs to request a special meeting there should be a charge. These men put in a lot of time with no return. Mayor Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read a letter on the Clean Indoor Air Act. This deals with designating no smoking areas in Public Meeting Places. The rules and regulations governing this act have not been adopted as yet. Mr. Jaworski suggested tabling this matter until this is completed. Mr. Locher said the law is very unclear in that 'smoking' and 'non- smoking' areas have no division, nor specific spearation. 1 AUGUST 25, 1975 After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to designate the last two rows of chairs on the West side of the building as a no- smoking area and instruct Mr. Gunderson to so mark them. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. On considering the "Actual Use Report" for the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, Mr. Zelinka requested an itemized list of the expenditures in each fund in order for them to be transferred. With this request, Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the figures as presented by the Clerk. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen reported that Mr. Barton had confirmed the Special Meeting scheduled for September 9, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. for a progress report on the sewers. In this same line, Mayor Bohjanen had received a copy of the report sent to Mr. Boland. This report recommends the full flow gravity system. The Clerk was instructed to make copies for all Council Members. Chief Myhre presented some suggestions for incorporation into a new dog ordinance. The Animal Control people feel that the eight ordinances presently in force are inadequate and hard to enforce. It was suggested that these ordinances be repealed and a new one written. It was also suggested that instead of licenseing the dogs, that they be registered. This would make the dogs easier to identify and would be more effective since the animals would have to be registered once. Cheif Myhre was asked if he could get a copy of such an ordinance and he said one community has one and he will get a copy. Chief Myhre also reported that when the animal control is on patrol, the phone calls to the Police Department are reduced to practically nothing. He recommended employing them for two hours per week on a permanent basis. After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to use the Animal Control for two hours patrolling per week for a three month period. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen had also received a letter noting the dates scheduled for hearings on the sewer problem. A copy of this will be sent to all Council Members. Mayor Bohjanen had received a petition from residents of Birch Street protesting the 55 MPH speed limit posted on that street. After some discussion, with several other streets being named as having the same problem, Mr. Jaworski moved to write to the Anoka County Highway Department requesting that these speed signs be changed from the 55 MPH to 45 MPH. The streets to be included in the request is Birch Street from Highway 49 to 20th. Avenue and the service road on the east side of 1 35 E. The letter is to be sent to Mr. Paul Ruud with copies to the County Commissioners. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen set budget hearings for consecutive Thursdays beginning September 11th and going through the 25th. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Volk for a report on the road work. Mr. Volk said that materials were being hauled in on this day. The equipment should be here on Wednesday and actual work will begin on Thursday. uo AUGUST 25, 1975 He plans to do the overlays first and then the seal coating. The work should be finished in two weeks if the weather holds. Mr. Jaworski asked if anything had been done about Maple Street and Mr. Volk said not as yet. Mr. Jaworski instructed Mr. Volk to contact Mr. Gotwald and figure out the drainage necessary on that street. Mr. Volk had made a form dealing with the scheduled work and when that work is accomplished. There were some suggested changes which Mr. Volk will take care of. Mr. Zelinka had no report. Mr. Locher had researched the refunding of liquor license fees and found this is prohibited by State Law. If Mr. Cichy wished to transfer the license, this is permissable with Council approval. Also, there cannot be two licenses issued to the same address. In order for the new owners to receive a license, Mr. Cichy must return the one he has. The Clerk was instructed to write and give Mr. Cichy this information. Mr. Locher suggested that the new owners have a survey on the property. There has been a complaint that patrons who park on private property of the surrounding owners will have problems. Mr. Zelinka moved to inform Mr. Cichy that the Council will consider a transfer, but will not refund his license fee. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. There was no old business for consideration. No New Business for consideration. Mr. Jaworski questioned the two requisitions for CD Uniforms. Are these for two peopole or is it a duplication? Mr. Cape said one is for a new member and one is for an old member who does not have a uniform. The requisition for the generator was cancelled. The units have been sold. There was discussion on the size necessary to provide service at this building. Mr. Cape was instructed to keep looking for such a unit. Mr. Cape said he is also requesting from surplus property a sno plow for the 6x6. He doesn't know if he can get one or have any idea of when. Mr. Zelinka asked the restrictions on the use of the 6x6. Is it for emergency use only? Or for CD use only? Mr. Cape said the truck is leased from the Army to be used by the City in any capacity needed. It can be used in road work or whatever. He had looked for a two thousand gallon slip in tank unity that could make the truck available for fire fighting or used in flooding hockey rinks. The possibility of obtaining a snow blower for that truck was discussed. Mr. Cape did not know if such a unit is available or not but will check 1 1 AUGUST 25, 1975 Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Cape to look for a rotary unit or a "V" plow for the 6x6. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The requisition for the transfer switch was discussed. Mr. Cape said if that switch is installed he felt that the present generator the CD now has is capable of producing enough energy to at least operate the gas pump. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve requisitions No. 598, 601 through and including No. 607. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve checks No. 6498, 6553 through and including No. 6585. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks No. 4095 through and including No. 3120. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. AYE. These minutes were approved at the September 8, 1975 Council Meeting. CLERK - TREASURER