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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/1975 Council Minutesm NOVEMBER 24, 1975F., t3 5 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. on November 24, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present: Jaworski, Marier, McLean and Zelinka. Absent: None. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the Budget Minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The minutes of the November 10, 1975 Council Meeting were corrected as follows: Page 3, paragraph 3, add the word "owner" after "property" in the second line; Page 4, in the Budget figures, the Fire Fund figure is $16,600; Page 6, paragraph 2 "Mr. Zelinka moved to certify the budget; Mr. McLean seconded the motion." Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. On consideration of the minutes from the Special Meeting held on November 8, 19875, Mr. Zelinka moved to defer approval of these minutes until the December 8, 1975 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The Clerk reported on the following items: The Circle Pines offices had called. The meeting of the Circle Pines Utility Commission will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 1975 at 6:00 P.M.; The Metropolitan Council had mailed notice of the submission of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan by Columbus Township. Each community has 30 days in which to review and submit comments and recommendations. Mr. Marier asked the Clerk to contact Columbus Township for a copy of this plan The October charges for hauling sewage in the amount of $950.00 had been received. The Fourth Quarter State Aid and Homestead Credit had been received. This totaled $31,346.70. The break down is as follows: General Fund - $11,750.70; Fire Fund - $1,209.60; Civil Defense Fund - $134.40; Park Fund - $1,612.80; Road Fund - $10,591.20; Debt No. 1 - $1,478.40; Police Fund - $3,763.20; Shop Fund - $806.40. A letter from the Secretary of State on possible changes in the examination and general use of voting machines and for voter registration. There was no action from the Council on this; The Municipal Fines for October totaled $163.00; Received confirmation in writing from the Public Employees Retirement Association that the Police Department cannot withdraw from that orginazation even though they have a private retirement fund; Mr. Henry Amundsen, Building Inspector, has submitted his resignation effective December 31, 1975. The Council will consider this at a later meeting. NOVEMBER 24, 1975 Mr. Marier reported on the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting held on November 19, 1975. The first item on the agenda was a request for a variance for the transfer of title on a parcel of land of less than 22 acres. This request had been submitted by Mr. Harold Hansen and his son, and had been submitted with two legal descriptions with a front footage of 1.8 feet less than the required 150 feet. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this cariance with the stipulation that the two descriptions be combined into one. Mr. Hansen agreed this would be done. Mr. Marier moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried with Mr. McLean abstaining. The dispute over the fence being installed by Mr. Luger was the next item for consideration. After some discussion, the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended that the first two sections either be removed or cut back to the required 32 feet. Mr. Luger and Mr. Timmers were in the audience. The Planning and Zoning Board had suggested that this problem could possibly be best worked out between the two parties involved. Mr. Luger said they had reached an agreement. He will remove the first two sections of the fence this winter and the next two sections sometime in the Spring. He will possibly replace the second two sections with a lower fence. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Board recommendation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jack Randall and Mr. Bill Johnson had appeared with a request to operate an assembly business at the Outpost location. They will assemble a corrosive inhibitor product and an oil analyzier instrument that is battery operated. All raw materials are prepared at another location. They would like this location rezoned to light industrial. The Planning and Zoning Board had suggested that the present septic system be checked to determine if it is adequate for their proposed operation. Mr. Randall said that he had talked with Mr. Ray Payne of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and Mr. Payne felt there would be no problems. Mr. Payne said since this is an existing building, the Waste Control Commission has no control. Mr. Johnson explained their operation and the products. He said they would like the re- zoning as soon as possible as they want to get started by the first of the year. The request is re -zone from "commercial" to "light industrial." Mr. Zelinka thought maybe the location should be classified as "Light Industrial - Commercial" to avoid a possible need to re -zone back to commercial. Mr. McLean remembered that such a classification is covered in Ordinance No. 56. The "ligh Industrial" classification allows all operations covered by the "commercial" Zoning. Mr. Marier felt that it should be re -zoned to "Light Industrial" for clarification. Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Randall if they would agree to handle the pumping and cleaning if the septic system should fail? Mr. Randall said they have already considered this and will put this in writing if the Council so desire. 1 1 1 1 1 NOVEMBER 24, 1975 Mr. Marier moved to set a hearing for the re- zoning of the property from "Commercial" to "Light Industrial- Commercial" to be heard before the Planning and Zoning Board at 8:05 P.M. on December 17, 1975 and before the City Council at 8:15 P.M. on December 22, 1975. Mr. Locher to handle the publication and notification of the adjoining property owners. Mr. Marier suggested the Rice Creek Watershed Board receive notification of this action. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Planning and Zoning Board had received a copy of an application to transfer title of land of less than 2Z acres from Ernest Apitz to Keith Apitz. This land is for access and a garden. The Planning and Zoning Board felt that no action was necessary and recommended approval. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. McLean presented the action taken by the Park, Recreational and Enviornmental Board at their meeting held on November 17, 1975. Two members of the Centennial Hockey Association had attended the meeting to offer their assistance in the maintenance of the rinks. Mr. McLean announced that Mr. Dick Petcoff, of the Anoka County Park Department, will be holding a seminar on the proper method of flooding rinks. The Association members said they would like to be informed when this is being held so they can attend. The Commission had asked for a schedule from the Association as soon as possible. A copy of last year's schedule was examined and the Association members felt that this year's schedule should be pretty much the same. These men worked at the rinks this past weekend rebuilding the players boxes. Mr. Jaworski asked if there had been discussion about co- ordinating the volunteer help for rink maintenance and Mr. McLean said, Yes, this had been discussed. Mr. Jaworski asked if the flooding had started on the rinks and Mr. McLean said, No. In reference to this, the well driller had been in the office this day. He has applied for his performance bond but has not received it as yet. He is ready to start on the well at Sunrise. Mr. Gotwald had felt that a performance bond on an operation such as this was unnecessary. Mr. Locher thought that a performance bond should be posted. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to allow the drilling of the wells but the performance bond must be posted before payment for the well will be made. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka asked if there were any plans for a warming house? Mr. McLean said the one at Sunrise will have to serve in it's present condition and size. Mr. Karth is discussing the necessity for supervision with the Lino Lakes Athletic Association. If there are enough volunteers to provide the supervision necessary, then the rental of a unit will have to be considered for the Hall Property. Mr. Karth; was in the audience and he reported that he did not feel there would be enough people volunteer to handle this. He will keep the Council informed. NOVEMBER 24, 1975 Mayor Bohjanen told Mr. Karth if they find there is enough people to take care of the required supervision, the Council could consider a trailer rental such as was done several years ago. Mr. Charles Nelson had requested a letter from the City stating that partial maintenance in the form of snow plowing and blading will be done on Evergreen Treail in the Pine Vista Plat. This letter is necessary for the FHA approval of loans for construction in that plat. The Clerk had typed such a letter with the section from the Ordinance that covers this request. The letter was read to the Council. Mr. Nelson had presented the council with a copy of a letter from the company holding the shares that are to be put in escrow and a copy of the contract for sufacing that street. These seemed to be adequate. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the letter. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski had prepared a compromise proposal for the Police Department Salaries. He gave the Council members copies of this proposal for their consideration. His proposal includes back pay to start in November, 1975 and is just for a straight 40 hours per week with no overtime considered. This is just a wage scale and does not consider any other expenses arising from that Department. Mr. Jaworski said this is for Council consideration only. Mayor Bohjanen told Mr. Jaworski there is no charge to the City for Mediation Service. Mr. Jaworski said he was mistaken but though there is a charge for Arbitration. Mayor Bohjanen questions Mr. Locher on this and Mr. Locher said that he has not checked. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Jaworski if this is a three year proposal and Mr. Jaworski said, No, the proposal covers 1"975 and 1976 only. Mr. McLean was concerned about what happens at the end of 1976. Mr. McLean asked if this is an indication of the acceptance of Mr. Marier's proposal on benefits put forth at one of the negotiating sessions? He felt that proposal was a strong package thrown in as "in lieu of cash" sort of proposal. Mr. Jaworski repeated this is just for Council consideration. He was not suggesting that any action be taken. Mr. Zelinka asked if there is any indication of unoffical acceptance of this proposal and Mr. Jaworski said, No. He had felt that something should be done rather than waiting for mediation. Mr. McLean said the City has never refused to negotiate. The application for mediation had been instigated by the Union. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Locher if he had heard from that Board? Mr. Locher said he had not and did not expect any word before the middle of January, or passibly later. Mr. Marier suggested the Council consider this proposal and discuss it at the next Council meeting. All Council memgers have a copy of Mr. Volk's report. Mr. Jaworski felt the road department had not been prepared for the snow and the road are not in very good condition. 1 1 NOVEMBER 24, 1975_. 2614 Mr. Marier said the crews were not out soon enough and the slush had a chance to freeze. Mr. Marier also said the snow fence is not all up and he would suggest that this be completed by the end of this week. Mr. Zelinka agreed the streets in Lino Lakes are rough but the County and State highways are just as bad if not worse. Mr. Zelinka said he had driven down West Shadow Lake Drive and felt this was the poorest maintained street in the entire City. Is there a reason for this? Mr. Jaworski said this is a dedicated street but not accepted by the City and the City is not responsible for maintaining that street. Mr.Jaworski alerted the Council to the fact the lots on that street are for sale and asked the Council's intent as to building permits being issued. Mr. McLean said the street must be brought up to City specifications before any building permits are issued. Mr. McLean asked, since this is a one owner situation, should not the performance bond for the construction of that street be renewed? Mr. Locher said a replacement bond would have to be issued. Mr. Locher said the cost of the street construction could be added to the price of the lots and he felt that a street would increase the saleability of those lots. Mayor Bohjanen instructed the Clerk to write to Mr. Jandric to inform him of this Council's request. Mr. Jaworski thought these lots should be checked rather closley before permits are issued. The water line is quite high on some of them and these should be brought up to the level of the street to avoid water problems. Mr. Marier asked if he was recommending a,:perc test on each lot and Mr. Jaworski felt this was necessary. He so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved that a replacement performance, bond ,from Mr. Jandric be posted for the construction of the streets in Lakes Addition No. 1. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski questioned the street going to the two original homes located on that street. This street intersects three lots and there is some question of isolating those two homes. Also, Mr. Jaworski's drainfields are located on those lots. This will be discussed more at a later date. Mr. Volk's Expenditure Report was discussed. Mr. Volk had asked for the purchase of a second Sander for installation on the Ford Truck. He had a couple of prices by phone and they range from $1,700.00 to$2,000.00. Mayor Bohjanen sug- gested that Mr. Volk get bids for a sander and submit a requisition. Mr. Jaworski will contact Mr. Volk on this. Mr. Jaworski felt that whoever takes over the road department next year should have a copy of this expenditure report. He is also having some maps drawn showing the work done and the work left to be done on what streets. Mr. Zelinka had no report. 0 NOVEMBER 24, 1975 Mr. Locher had the deeds for the extension of Maple Street from Mr. Hallblade and Mr. Dieley. This is an 800' easement for street and utilities and goes to the center section line on the West. Mr. Jaworski asked if there is a map showing this easement and Mr. Locher said, No. Mr. Jaworski thought there should be one for the Engineer. Mr. Locher said he would provide such a map. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept this easement. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Locher reported he had had calls on the Roberts operation on Holly Drive. He referred the calls to the Anoka County Health Department. That department had checked but had been refused entry for an inspection. The Health:- Department had asked for a seach warrant. Mr. Locher said such a warrant can be issued or he can contact Mr. Roberts. Mr. Jaworski asked what the problem was and Mr.Locher said the complaints had been of refuse blowing around, the stench and the possibility of the feeding of garbage to the pigs. Mayor Bohjanen said that he had stopped and talked to Mr. Robert's son. The son said they were feeding old bread from a bakery and that the wrappers are left on the bread. This apparently is the paper blowing around. Mayor Bohjanen had asked them to clean up this litter and he had been assured this would be taken care of. Mayor Bohjanen was told that they are not feeding garbage and they seemed receptive to his suggestion of cleaning up the area. Mr. McLean said the Special Use Permit was issued with .limitation as to the number of pigs that could be fed there and there was to be no feeding of garbage. If these stipulations have been violated, this could be a basis for approach. The operation must conform to the requirements. Mr. McLean moved to have Mr. Locher contact Mr. Roberts. If the problem is not resolved, then to obtain a search warrant. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Under Old Business, Mayor Bohjanen said it is necessary to reschedule a hearing for the proposed Dog Ordinance. The scheduled meeting had been cancelled dut to the storm. Mr. Jaworski moved to table this until after the first of the year. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski asked if bids for insurance had been advertised for and was told, No. Mr. McLean thought specifications were to be set up. Mr. Jaworski said use the figures on the present policies and update by 10 %. The Clerk was in- structed to have these figures for the next meeting. Mr. McLean moved to advertise for bids for insurance using the present policies. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka suggested to Mr. Jaworski that on the work scheduled the estimated hours for completion be included. Mr. Jaworski agreed. 1 NOVEMBER 24, 1975 Mr. McLean reminded the Council that the review of the Maintenance Supervisor was due. This had been agreed on at the last review. Mr. McLean moved to set December 3, 1975 for this hearing. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka felt the Personnel Commission should be present at this hearing. Mr. McLean asked if that Commission will be having a meeting before the date set and Mr. Zelinka felt that he could get them together before the meeting. Mr. Marier moved to approve requisitions No. 633 and 634. Mr. Jaworski questioned the requisition for legal pads. He thought a requisition had been approved last month for this purchase. He was reminded that the requisition had been cancelled. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski questioned the two long distance calls on the phone bill. The Clerk had made the call to St. Cloud to confirm Mr. Kel ing's reservations for the Assessor's School. This charge had been paid by the Clerk. The other call is apparently the responsibility of the Police Department. Mr. Jaworski felt that some record of who makes such calls should be kept. Mr. Zelinka suggested getting small note pads made especially for this. The Clerk will check at a Stationary Store this weekend. She is to send a memo to all Departments that all long distance calls are to be recorded at the time placed and reported to the Clerk's Office. Mr. Marier questioned the bill for $285.00 for black dirt for Maple Street. there is no requisition for this dirt and Mr. Marier felt that an explanation from Mr. Volk as to why this purchase was made is necessary. Mayor Bohjanen felt this was in-conjunction with the regrading of that street and was used to replace the lawns dug up in the grading process. He felt this was part of the road construction figure and a requisition was not necessary any more than a requisition was required for the oil, gravel and other materials used in repairing the streets. Mr. Jaworski was asked about this and he said he didn't realize that they would be using black dirt in that area. Mr. Marier felt that Mr. Volk did not have the authority to make this type of purchase. (Mr. Marier had to leave due to an emergency.) The Clerk had prepared a Cash Flow report for the year 1976. Mr. Jaworski asked for an explanation. The Clerk explained how the estimated figures of expenditue and receipts were arrived at and that the total figure is under the approved budget to take into account the uncollectable levy. There was disucssion of accounting procedure. Mayor Bohjanen had a proposed Purchase Order Register Form from the Deputy Clerk. He asked the Clerk about this form adn she said she had not seen it before. NOVEMBER 24, 1975 Mayor Bohjanen felt this sort of recommendation should come from the Clerk not the Deputy Clerk. Mr. McLean said the cash flow report was a good start. Mr. Zelinka agreed. Mr. Schneider had some questions which were answered. He said he had contacted several communites for their cash flow forms and will get them to the Clerk when he receives them. Mr. Zelinka moved to pay bills number 6733 through and including No. 6761 with an explanation for #6761. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #3249 through and including #3274. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. These minutes were corrected and approved at the December 8, 1975 City Council Meeting. jtA.44.ZA.) CLERK - TREASURER 1 1 1