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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/1975 Council Minutes224 OCTOBER 28, 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: McLean, Jaworski and Zelinka. Members absent: Marier. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of the October 14, 1975 Council Meeting. Mr. Jawroski questioned Page 1, paragraph 8; he thought that the wording should be changed to reflect that the only cost to the City for Mrs. Sarner's attendance at the Assessor's school would be her wages for the three days that she would be out of the office. Mr. McLean amended his motion to include that change. Motion was seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. The Clerk read a letter that Charles Nelson would like to have the City Council approve so that he can obtain FHA monies for his plat known as Pine Vista. He is asking that the City accept Evergreen Trail for partial maintenance before the street is completed. Ordinance 22, Section 15 states that: "...After a street has been completed to a point where it can be used and after building permits have been issued for construction of buildings on property fronting on said streets, the street shall be placed on the routine maintenance list of the Village. Snow plowing operations will be carried on in the winter time and general blading operation in the summer time on these streets at the expense of the Village. This shall not in any way constitute final acceptance by the Village and such maintenance or partial acceptance of the Council shall not have any effect upon agreements existing between the Village and the owner for further improvements on such streets..." Mr. McLean said that we could not accept this street for partial maintenance until the requirements of the Ordinance are met - bond or escrow amount set up for 12 times the amount of the cost of the street, meets with City specifications; etc. Mr. Jaworski felt that until a clear idea of Mr. Nelson's plans are presented to the Council that this matter should be tabled. He moved to invite Mr. Nelson to the November 10, 1975 Council Meeting. Mr. Zelinka seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Nelson and ask that he be present at the next Council meeting. Mayor Bohjanen felt that if waiting until the tenth of November would cause undue hardship for Mr. Nelson that this matter could be dealt with at the special budget meeting on November 6, 1975. Mr. Jaworski so moved, Mr. Zelinka seconded the motion. Motion carried. 1 1 1 i OCTOBER 28, 1975 The Clerk also reported the receipt of Municipal Fines for September in the amount of $156.00 ...Letter of resignation received from Mr. Roy H. Backlin as Public Works Supervisor effective September 8, 1975. The Council accepted Mr. Backlin's resignation with much regret and directed the Clerk to write him a note of thanks for his many years of excellent service to our City. ...Received today a request from Northwestern Bell to bury cable on Deer Pass Trail. Council instructed Clerk to forward to Mr. Gotwald for review and recommendations to be acted on at the November 10, 1975 Council Meeting. ...Letter from Mr. Locher regarding the deed required on Maple Street stating that it had been obtained from Mr. Hallblade and that there is one more to be obtained. ...Letter from North Central Public Service advising of a priority list for gas service that is being drawn up. ...Letter from Metro Council regarding a Notice of Review on the Blaine Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan, ...Lexington Fire Report for period from September 7 through September 27, 1975. ...Notice of a Public Hearing on Airport Noise Policy to be held in Minneapolis on October 29, 1975 at the Radisson Hotel Downtown from 1- 4:30PM and 6 -10 PM and on October 30, 1975 from 9 AM to Noon. Mayor Bohjanen stated that he had talked with Mr. Benjy Munson of the Lexington Fire Dept. today and was informed that Lexington will be using a new formula to compute the cost of the fire service for 1976. The preliminary figure given the Mayor is $13,977.00. Because this represents an amount over what had been budgeted, a special budget hearing was con- sidered to see what the Council and the Cities of Lexington and Centerville can come up with in the way Of costs. Mr. Zelinka moved to hold this special meeting on November 6, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Clerk was asked to contact Centerville and get their figures into this office before that date. Mayor Bohjanen then reported on a meeting that had been held today in Mr. Ray Payne's office at the Metro Waste Control Commission (MWCC), to discuss the engineering aspects of the holding tank to be put in at Shenandoah development of Lino Lakes. Mr. Payne, Mr. Locher, Mr. Shea from Consulting Engineers Diversified, Inc. were present at this meeting. Mayor Bohjanen said that it was his understanding that the MWCC would pay for the pumping of the sewage in that area. They won't come right out and say that but that is the understanding that was conveyed to him this afternoon. OCTOBER 28, 1975 As yet no decision has been made on where the lines will be put in; there are two choices open: 1) to hook into the Shoreview line or 2) to hook into the Circle Pines Interceptor on County Road J. Mr. Locher said that Mr. Payne advised Lino Lakes that it does not have to be a lift station such as used in Country Lakes right now. It could possibly make use of a manhole and the sewage would be pumped directly from it. Mr. Jaworski asked if standpipes would be installed? Mr. Locher said that the situation cannot be resolved until some direction from the MWCC is sent to our attention and then we can act on the problems. Mr. Kulazsewicz stated that he had spoken with Mr. Glenn Rehbein last evening and that Mr. Rehbein felt that December was about the date the construction of the laterals could be finished. Mr. Kulazsewicz also said that Mr. Rehbein did not receive notification of this meeting but he would try to be here, after Mr. Kulazsewicz informed him of the meeting. Mr. Kulazsewicz did say that Mrs. Sarner had talked to Mr. Rehbein over the phone about the problems at Shenandoah. Mayor Bohjanen said that as soon as the letter has been received by the City from the MWCC confirming dates, type of equipment to be put in and other information necessary, he would contact all residents and hold a special meeting to relay this information to interested residents. Mr. Locher had looked over the sewer license application submitted by Marty Brothers and found it to be in order. This was approved at a budget meeting and the Council needed to ratify that action tonight. Mr. Jaworski moved to ratify approval of the Sewer License Application by Marty Brothers. Motion seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The attendance at the Assessor's School by Mr. Kelling in St. Cloud instead of Chaska (Oct. 14, 1975 Meeting, Page 1, Paragraph 6) was approved on motion by Mr. Jaworski, seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from Colonel Robert Knight informing the City of changes in the Selective Service Act and asking that the City donate space and /or a staff to register 18 year old males some time in 1976 and each year after that on a date to be decided. After a brief discussion and clarification of what the registration would entail, Mr. Jaworski moved to provide space only at the City Hall for registration. Motion seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. 1 OCTOBER 28, 1975 Mr. Jaworski brought up the matter of John Tobish's approved request to store an unlicensed vehicle at 6192 Hodgson Road, (Refer to September 8, 1975 Council Minutes Page 2, paragraph 4), at that time it was stipulated that Mr. Tobish was to move the truck to the rear portion of the lot and to cover it. Mr. Tobish had also said that he was in the process of cleaning up the lot and removing the fallen trees. To date the truck has not been moved, nor has the lot been cleaned up. In view of these facts, Mr. Jaworski moved to instruct the Clerk to send Mr. Tobish a letter and informing him that he has until November 10, 1975 to move the truck and clean the lot up or his permit to store the vehicle will be revoked. Mr. Zelinka seconded the motion. Motion passed. Chief Myhre informed the Council that Mr. Tobish has been in the hospital and had only been released this week. The Council still asked that the letter be sent with the November 10, 1975 date of compliance to be adhered to. Mr. Jaworski asked about the possibility of blocking off the road at Fourt Avenue and Elm Street. There is only access for one farm on that property but it also gives acess to the rear of some commercial property and this could lead to vandalism or dumping of unwanted items. The residents have acess to their property from Highway 8 at this time also. The road is now used to mix road mix by the City. Mr. Locher said there was no reason why the road could not be blocked off as long as in doing so we would not be blocking anyone from their property. Mr. Jaworski said that he would check with the property owners and report back to the Council on November 10, 1975 and moved to erect a barricade at Fourth and Elm subject to the approval of the property owners. Motion seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion passed. The next item for discussion was a report on the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting that was held on October 15, 1975. First on the agenda was a re- quest by Twin Cities Sparkle Wash to build a building East of Skyline Auto - body on Highway 8, to house their mobile wash equipment. This company does not do any washing on their premises but goes to their clients location to wash. The Planner and Engineer have submitted their recommendations on this proposal: PLANNER: 1. It appears a portion of the parking are is located on the Lake Drive right -of -way. It also appears the "Parking and traffic" area shown on the applicants' site plan is more than ample to accomodate the proposed use's parking needs. The parking area should be modified to reflect the 150' Lake Drive right -of -way and the requirements of Ordinance 56 which stipulate a 15' separation between the parking lot and the road right -of -way. 2. Soil conditions in the area may require special attention to building foundations and on -site sewage disposal. These items, along with the building construction plans, should be reviewed by the City Engineer. 3. Because of the adjacent house, landscape screening may be appropriate along the East side of the building and the parking area. 4. The proposed entry to this activity is directly adjacent to the access drive serving Skyline Autobody and Restoration Enterprises. OCTOBER 28, 1975 (Planner's comments continued) 4. (Con't.) Efforts should be made to combine the access to Sparkle Wash with the drive into Skyline Autobody. ENGINEER'S COMMENTS: 1. The plans do not fulfill the requirements of your ordinance for site and building plans. Since there is no topographical map or elevations, we cannot comment on site elevation, drainage and entrance locations. 2. The site sketch, as submitted, includes only lot length dimensions as originally platted. As you know, the State Highway Deptartment, has taken at least 75 feet of that frontage, therefore, the building set -back as shown is not correct. The parking areas as shown are in the Highway right -of -ways. 3. It would appear that the local and county inspectors need additional information on the amount of drain water to be disposed of into the septic system. The sketch shows a 12" commercial drain.._ 4. The slab and grade beam details appear to meet your code requirements, however, without detailed preliminary architectural plans and information on the condition and type of soil at the site, we cannot make any evaluations. Based on the above, we recommend that the requirements of your ordinance be fulfilled as to data that must be furnished to the City. (Complete copies of both letters are on file in the Clerk's Office.) Since these letters have been written, Sparkle Wash has provided a perc test, topographical maps and architectural plans. Mr. Yingling of Sparkle Wash said that they have a 30' abutting access to Skyline's access and the Mr. Ruud of the Anoka County Highway Depart- ment has okayed this access. Mr. Jaworski asked about screening they would be willing to put up and an estimated completion date of that project? Mr. Stenberg, of Sparkle Wash, felt that they could plant an evergreen screen with no problems and that it could be completed by next summer. It was suggested that the representatives of Sparkle Wash talk to the adjoining property owners and see what type of screening they would prefer and use that for the basis of the type of screening they install. The P &Z had recommended to the Council that this building be allowed pro- viding that the owners meet all recommendations of the Planner and Engineer and Mr. Jaworski so moved and added that they combine their access with Skyline Autobody. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion passed. The next item discussed at the P &Z was a request for a Variance to Ordinance No. 21 A presented by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vomela. They are buying the home located at 830 Oak Lane. In its present location the home is less OCTOBER 28, 1975 than five feet from the property line (4'2 ") and the ordinance states that it must be five feet from the lot line. This was discussed at the 9/22/75 Council Meeting and a variance was granted to the present owners, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson. (Refer to page 3, paragraph 12 of the 9/22/75 Council Minutes.) At the September meeting, the Robinson's were told that the variance is issued for the owner rather than the property but there would be no problem in the new owners getting a variance. All they would have to do is refer to the action taken at the 9/22/75 Council Meeting. Mr. McLean asked if this could not be made a permanent variance for the property rather than each owner. Mr. Locher said that a certified copy of these minutes would be all that is required to make the variance a part of the abstract of deed for this property. Based on that information, Mr. Zelinka moved that we allow this variance to be added to the abstract by means of a certified copy of the minutes of this meeting and that the variance be granted to Mr. and Mrs. Vomela. Motion was seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Luger of 1545 LaMotte Drive had appeared before the P &Z to request permission to build a 6 foot side lot fence from 15' from the front road to behind the house. Ordinance 56 states that a fence may be more than 32 feet high in the front of the lot. Mr. McLean so moved that they be allowed to erect this fence provided that proper air flow is allowed for, the fence is no higher than 6 feet in height and it be a stockade type fence. Mr. Jaworski seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. McLean reported on the Park Board Meeting that was on October 20, 1975. The basic item for consideration at that meeting was the budget for 1976. The Park Board came up with a preliminary presentation of $30,775.00 to present to the City Council for consideration. Fixed expenditures amounted to $11,500.00 and other were set forth on a priority basis and consisted of lime rock, the purchase of hand mowers, power rake, safety fences, hockey lights, etc. The Council has taken these requests under advisement and will make a final decision at the last budget meeting. Mrs. Ringamen, from the audience, asked if the repairs to the Billik Home have been completed? Mr. McLean said that the chimney had been re- paired and the windows are being completed as quickly as possible. The treest that had come down in Sunrise Park have been cut for firewood for Mrs. Billik this winter. Mr. Locher reported that he had completed the proposed Dog Control Ordinance and wanted to know how the Council wished to handle this. Mayor Bohjanen said he favored a public hearing on the matter since so many residents have definite opinions of the subject of dog control. Mr. Jaworski moved to table this until the November 10, 1975 Council Meeting, Mr. McLean seconded the motion . Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski brought up the subject of the Police Contract and the fact that this will be going to mediation. It is his understanding that this will cost the City $1,800.00. He said that he had worked OCTOBER 28, 1975 up a proposal that he felt merited the attenton of this Council and could perhaps be presented to the Union for a membership vote before this got into mediation. He started to explain his proposal and Mayor Bohjanen felt that it would be handled better at the budget meeting scheduled for November 6, 1975. Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Jaworski where he got the $1,800.00 figure for mediation and Mr. Jaworski said that he got the figure from the Teamsters Union. A Special Budget Meeting was set for 8:00 P.M. on November 6, 1975 to discuss the proposed Fire Contract with the Cities of Centerville and Lexington and to discuss the finalization of the Budget for 1976. The Clerk was asked to send a reminder to all Council Members. There were no requisitions: for consideration. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve Payroll Checks No. 3188 through and including No. 3214, voiding No. 3196. Motion seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion passed. Mr. Jaworski mentioned that there were minutes from two meetings that have not been approved. Mr. McLean said that the Budget Minutes were continuing minutes and they should be concluded at the November 6, 1975 Budget Meeting. The minutes of the Union Meeting will be concluded when the negotiations are completed. Mr. Jaworski said that there were no dates on two sets of the Union Minutes and asked that the Clerk provide the correct dates before the November 10th Council Meeting. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. McLean. AYE. These minutes were approved at the November 10, 1975 Council Meeting. CL AO K TREASURER 1 1