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The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at
8:05 P.M. on September 22, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council Members present:
Jaworski, Marier, McLean and Zelinka. Absent: None. Mr. Locher was also
p resent.
The minutes of September 8, 1975 were corrected as follows:
Page 5, paragraph 6, add "Mr. Jaworski asked since the Clerk's
Office and the Mayor knew of this contract a week prior to this
date, why had no other Council members been notified of the
receipt of the contract ?"
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
The minutes of September 9, 1975 special meeting was deferred until the
Council meeting scheduled for October 14, 1975.
The Clerk reported on the following items:
...read a letter from Mr. Boland announcing the availability of aerial photos
of the City. The Council turned this over to the Planning and Zoning Board.
...reported receipt of retroactive charges from the Metro Waste Control in the
amount of $3,061.50 and $1,140.00 for sewage hauling for the month of August.
...read a letter from Rept. Neison stating that he plans to attend the November
10, 1975 Council Meeting for discussion of proposed legislation this Council
would like. He asked for confirmation of date and time. The Clerk was in-
structed to answer Mr. Nelson and extend the invitation for his attendance.
...reported receipt of 3rd. quarter State Aid in the amount of $16,952.75.
...Refund from the State of Minnesota for the attendance of Sal Costa to BCA
School in the amount of $1,075.00.
...Municipal Fines for the month of August were $445.50.
Mr. McLean reported on the meeting of the Park Board held on September 15, 1975.
General discussion on the condition of the wells at Sunrise Park and at the
Hall Park. Mr. Volk had talked to several well drillers and they had re-
commended replacing the wells. The Park Board had recommended either replacing
or repairing to the extent that 50 gallons per minute can be realized in order
to have enough water pressure for properly flooding the hockey rinks. He had
also been advised that the acid approach as suggested by the Council will not
solve the problem. The Park Board had asked that some action be taken within
the next 30 days.
Mr. Marier asked how deep the present wells area? Mr. McLean did not know.
Mr. Jaworski asked the capacity of the present wells when they were new.
This information was unavailable.
A Mr. Ringamen, from the audience, felt that anything over 150' is a waste
of money. Mr. McLean was asked where the 50 gallons per minute came from
and Mr. McLean said he had contacted the County and this is their recommendation.
Mr. McLean was asked the cost of new wells and said the estimates run about
$3,000.00 per well.
Mr. Zelinka suggested the possibility of installing a 5,000 gallon holding
tank to be pumped full during the day and emptied on the rinks at night.
Mr. Jaworski moved to table this until more information is available.
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Mr. McLean asked who was to be delegated to deal with this? After some dis-
cussion, it was delegated to Mr. Volk. The information desired a pipe size,
depth, screen size, how much water in casing, cost per foot for new well and
number of feet. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. McLean
reminded Mr. Volk this information is for both wells.
The Park Boord had also discussed the construction program. Mr. Karth had
,presented;' presented a preliminary sketch and cost estimate for the installation
of a 24' x 24' warming house. They had asked that this be presented to the
Council for consideration.
Mr. Jaworski asked the location of this building. Mr. McLean said to the
West in the immediate vicinity of the hockey rink. Mr. Marier asked the
cost and Mr. McLean said the estimate had been $9,706.00 not including the
paint and the septic system.
Mr. Marier moved to table since this in only one bid.
Mr. McLean said this was not presented as a bid but to be used as a basis for
specifications for the advertising for bids.
Mr. Zelinka said that the call for bids should be on a general basis - when the
bids are received, then they can be compared.
Mr. Jaworski felt that this would create a problem in that the bids could
vary too much.
Mr. Zelinka felt that if the general requirements are listed, requiring some
type of building and a certain number of square feet, the bids could be
compared favorably.
Mr. Jaworski seconded Mr. Marier's motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Zelinka moved to advertise for bids based on a decision as to the
wording of the ad. Bid to be placed in the legal paper and the Builders
Exchange. The specifications to be reviewed before the placing of the ad.
Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
The Park Board had recommended that the key to the switch box on the lights
at the Hall Park be available to Mr. Resch so the lights may be used for
football practice. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion
carried.
Mr. McLean informed the Council there will be a special meeting of the Park
Board on September 29, 1975 for discussion of the Park budget for the coming
year.
Mr. McLean asked Mr. Amundsen for a report on the house located t:Sunrise
Park.
Mr. Amundsen said the house has no wiring, no insulation, no footings, no
storm windows, no heat, no water and no bathroom facilities. He also told
the Council that Mrs. Billik likes it the way it is and does not want any
changes.
Mrs. Kincade felt some of the remarks made concerning Mrs. Billik might
lead some people to think she is unstable and this is not the case. Mrs.
Kincade felt that Mrs. Billik did not have these things because she could
never afford them.
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Mr. Marier felt that Mrs. Billik is a very responsible person and thought that
she should be allowed to live the way she prefers.
Mrs. Kincade said the chimney is cracked and both stoves cannot be used at
the same time or the house fills with smoke.
Mr. Marier felt that the chimney should be fixed but it would be a waste of
money to upgrade the house. She likes to live the way she is, so leave her
alone. Mr. Marier felt that if Mrs. Billik has a problem, she is responsible
enough to bring it to the attention of this Council.
Mr. Marier moved to clean and repair the chimney at a maximum cost of $100.00.
Also, to get a bid on storm windows for the house. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
It was noted that some shingles are missing on the roof. This is to be
checked.
Mrs. Kincade requested that the driveway be plowed around the barn this winter.
The Council agreed.
Mr. Marier reported on the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board meeting held
on September 17, 1975. Mr. John Landers had requested a variance to allow
his garage to stand. This building is placed too close to the County right -of-
way along Elm Street. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval
of this variance provided no cars are parked in front of the garage at any
time. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. Robinson requested a variance to a side lot setback. The house was built
in 1972 and is located 8" too close to the side lot line. This house is on
Oak Lane. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this
variance. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Ernest Apitz had applied for a variance for transfer of property of less
than the required acreage. Since the Planning and Zoning Board did not know
the size nor the planned use for this land, it was referred to the Attorney
for investigation.
Mayor Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read a letter from Senator Milton. He will
check into the legislation needed for the training of a part -time Policeman.
Mayor Bohjanen had also received a letter from the Centerville Fire Department
suggesting a meeting with representatives from Lino Lakes in order to set up
long range plans for that department. After some discussion, Mayor Bohjanen
and Mr. Zelinka will meet with the Centerville representatives on Monday,
September 29th or Tuesday, September 30th. Whichever is more convenient for the
Centerville people. The Clerk is contact Mr. Norm Fritchie for confirmation
of the date and time.
Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Locher to report on the results of the meeting with
the Environmental and Transportation Commissions. After much discussion,
these Commissions had recommended to the Metropolitan Council the installation
of the force main swere interceptor for service to Lino Lakes. This matter
will come before the Metropolitan Council on Thursday, September 25, 1975.
Mayor Bohjanen felt that the City should be represented. Mr. Jaworski felt that
it was unnecessary to send someone. Mr. McLean felt that the
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Metropolitan Council will only act on the recommendation as received. Mr. Locher
said he did not feel that any testimony will be taken but felt that the City
should be represented. Mr. McLean moved to send a representative to the
meeting.Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
Mr. Zelinka asked, Who? After some discussion, it was decided that Mr.
Zelinka will represent the City at that meeting.
Mayor Bohjanen reminded the Council that both Council Meetings
scheduled for October will be held on the Tuesdays following the second
and fourth Mondays of the month'due to legal holidays.
Mayor Bohjanen reported that he had had several calls complaining of the smells
emitting from the Robert's farm on Holly Drive. He wondered if the feeding
of garbage to the pigs had been started again:;
Mr. Marier suggested a visit from the Police Department. He asked that a
report be sent back to the Council.
Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Volk to present his report on the Road Work.
Mr. Volk said that basically the patching was completed. Mr. Marier dis-
agreed and asked that Mr. Volk pick him up in the morning and he will
tour the streets with him.
Mr. Volk said the seal coating should be completed within the next week
or so.
Mr. Zelinka had no report.
Mr. Locher had inspected the sewer installer application for license and
found all in order. This application was submitted by Mr. Homer DesLauries.
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve for license. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion
carried.
Mr. Locher had gone over the dog ordinance from Roseville and felt that it has
good points but 1) the ordinance does not restrict the dog on owner's property;
2) deals with both dogs and cats; 3) the one time license requirement with
proof of shots to filed every two years and 4) the impounding fee of $10.00
with a $3.00 per day charge should be studied.
Mr. Locher wondered if an open hearing should not be held in order for the
public to present their ideas. This Ordinance does not define a kennel.
Mayor Bohjanen said the City has a kennel ordinance and this would remaind.
Mr. Marier felt this ordinance is too complicated and would need interpretating.
Mr. Marier thought the twelve points presented by the Police Department were good
ones.
Mr. Locher said an Ordinance could be written incorporating those ideas.
Mrs. Katie Soukop, from the audience, presented her complaint on getting a
ticket for having a dog running at large last week. She felt the ticket
was unfair and presented her side of the story.
Mr. Zelinka sympathized with her but asked her to realize that the animal
control is not familar with the area nor the dogs. She cannot expect him
to know what dog belongs where and if a dog is running loose, he will either
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be picked up or if the owner can be determined, a ticket will be issued. He said
that the law must be uniform because of the more heavily populated areas.
Mr. Zelinka said that if the man who was in last week, whose small daughter
had face bits to the extent that plastic surgery was necessary, was here
this evening, he would have no sympathy for Mrs. Soukop's position.
Mr. Zelinka asked Chief Myhre how this sort of complaint is handled by
the Police Department. Chief Myhre said the Police Department picks the dogs
up and puts them in a cage here for the animal control to pick up.
Mr. Zelinka said that the Council recognized the complaint and will wait
for the results at the court hearing.
Mr. Jaworski requested a monthly report from the Animal Control.
Mr. Locher said he will use the twelve points and write an Ordinance around
them for the next Council Meeting.
Mr. Charles Cape was in the audience and reported that Mr. Rivard had hooked up
the disconnect switch. Mr. Cape asked permission to use the existing extension
cord, put a new end on it and order a new cord. He was asked the cost of a new
cord and thought about $10.00. He said he should have the switch operational
by 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday and would like Mr. Volk and anyone else that is interest-
ed to be here at that time in order to learn the procedure of operation in case
of emergency. Mayor Bohjanen plans to be here.
Under New Business, Mr. Marier thanked all for remembering him while he
was hospitalized. Their concern meant a lot to him.
Mr. Randy Ringaman was concerned about Sunrise Park. He reported that the
trash has not been removed, there is broken beer bottles lying around. Doesn't
the City have a regular trash removal service? If not, why not? He was
also concerned with the drinking Ordinance. He felt this Ordinance should be
enforced. If there is a permit issued, charge a clean -up fee.
Mr. McLean said no beer permits have been issued for that Park, this year.
The bottles have been left from the normal use of the Park and is a maintenance
problem.
Mr. Ringaman asked about the trees that had been planted along the edge of the.
Park by the LaFond property. He said these were four or five foot high Norway
Pines, had been planted and never taken care of and are now dead. Mr. McLean
said if there were trees planted there, it had been done by someone other than
the City. Mr. Ringaman was under the impression that the City had planted
these trees but he was informed that his information was incorrect.
He felt that the grass mowing had been good during the summer but nothing had
been done in the last few weeks. Mr. McLean informed him that the Youth
Program had ended when school had started and the mowing had been done by
these people.
Mr. Ringamen questioned the condition of the barn at the Park that is used
for storage. He wondered why part of the floor had been removed. He had
been told that it was to store a large piece of equipment but the only
thing he had seen in there was a small tractor.
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Mr. Jaworski informed Mr. Ringamen that when the floor was removed it was
to accomodate the storage of a backhoe. This was when the City Hall was
located on Lake Drive and had no storage area. This equipment has been stored
at this City Hall since the area here is adequate.
Mr. Ringamen was also concerned about gopher traps being set in the Park. He
felt that these traps could be a danger to young children running in the Park.
Mayor Bohjanen thanked Mr. Ringamen for his comments and suggestions.
On considering the requisitions, Mr. Jaworski questioned the duplicate order
for legal size pads; could one be cancelled and that amount taken from the
order? He was told, Yes.
Mr. McLean questioned the uniforms for the Police Department. He wondered
since the City is in the process of negotiations with that department, shouldn't
this be a part of that process? Mr. Jaworski said furnishing uniforms is the
policy of this City. Mr. McLean said, ' in the past, yes, but should this
continue ?' He would ask that the uniforms be cancelled from that requisitions
The requisition for culverts was questioned. Mr. Volk was asked how many
he needed at the present time and he said one of each size plus four bands.
That requisition was changed to cover just that amount.
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the requisitions, cancelling 614, 619, and 620,
change 616 to the above recommendations, and cancel the uniforms on 623.
Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve checks number 6612 through and including
number 6643. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier asked the Clerk to re -issue the financial sheet making note of
the CD's that were cashed early in the year.
Mr. Marier moved to approve payroll checks #3142 through and including #3167.
Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. AYE.
These minutes were approved at the October 14, 1975 Council Meeting.
40,A4a-A) CLERK- TREASURER.
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