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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/22/1975 Council Minutes2 DECEMBER 8,1975 Mr. Jaworski asked about the maps. Mr. Gotwald said they are completed except for what has been done this year. As soon as that information is available to him, he will complete the maps. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisition No. 635 holding No. 636 until funds are available. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve Checks No. 6762 through and including No. 6785. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks No. 3275 through and including No. 3297. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. These minutes were approved, with corrections, at the December 22, 1975 regular City Council Meeting. 2540A L L2 , CLERK- TREASURER December 22, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Debember 22, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmembers present; Jaworski, McLean, Absent; Marier, Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present. The minutes of the December 8, 1975 meeting was corrected as follows; ..Page 2, paragraph 5, 4th line, delete 'and nothing else.' Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk reported on the following items: ..Read a letter from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission informing the Council the Shenandoah Sanitary Sewer Extension had been approved by that Commission; ..Had received the affidavit of publication of the advertisement for bids for City Insurance. There has been three insurance representatives in the office for information; ..Received notice of approval for two applications by Mr. Allan Robinson to the Rice Creek Watershed District for permission to clean ditches located on Mr. Robinson's property; ..Received $244.84 in municipal fines for the month of November; ..Received the second half of the tax levy in the amount of $51,231.23 to be distributed as follows; General Fund - $5,737.49; Road Fund - $10,952.02; CD - $387.90; Park Fund - $5,625.20; Police Fund - $14,568.88; Fire Fund - $4,943.98; Debt #1 - $6,366.10; Metro Sewer - $40,37; Debt #2 - $2,609.29; ..Mr. David Torkildson, Anoka County Park Department, had called about the 1 83 December 22, 1975 offer to buy the City property located along Rice Creek on Main Street. The Anoka County Park Department had offered the City $500.00 for the parcel of land. Mr. Torkildson said the offer still stands. He wants to get the acquisition for the Chain of•Lakes Parks cleaned up in January and if the offer, is not accepted, then it will go to condemnation.' After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to write a letter to Mr. Torkildson asking $1,000.00 for that parcel of land. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. ..Mr. Donald Kent had called to request permission to use the Hall for an Eagle Scout meeting Sunday afternoon, January 11, 1976. He was not sure of the time. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this request provided the Hall is cleaned after the meet- ing. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski asked about a vacumn cleaner. He said the 4H members had wanted to vacumn after _their Christmas party but could not find a vacumn cleaner. Mayor Bohjanen said the City does not own a vacumn cleaner; ..The Clerk had made copies of the Land Use Planning Bill for all Council members; ..Noted the letters written by Mr. Locher in conjunction with meeting with the Union Representatives. Mr. Locher said Mr. Wisenburger had called to say that he could still meet with the Council on December 23, 1975. Mr. Jaworski asked if any thought had been given to the compromise proposal he had, presented to the Council? What does the. City intend to offer? Mayor Bohjanen said there had not.been a meeting or any discussion. Mr. Jaworski said that whoever attends the mediation hearing must be able to make a counter proposal of some kind. Mayor Bohjanen said decisions affecting the City cannot be made outside the corporate limits of the City. Mr. Jaworski said he was aware of that - the offer would have to be ratified by the full Council before it became effective. Mr. McLean felt the purpose of the mediation was to get the two sides together to find a common meeting ground on the differences. He thought this first meeting will set the rules. Mr. Jaworski said, 'then the City has nothing to offer ?' Mayor Bohjanen said,'that is correct, at this time.' The rezoning hearing was called to order at 8 :20 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Mr. Locher read the mailing list and the legal description of the property to be re- zoned from 'Commercial' to 'Light Industrial'. This is the Outpost site located along Rice Lake on Highway #49. The Planning and Zoning Board had reviewed this request at their December 17, 1975 meeting and had recommended approval of this rezoning. Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Randall and Mr. Johnson if they had anything to add and they did not. Mayor Bohjanen asked if there was anyone present who opposed this rezoning and there was no one. Mr. Jaworski moved to rezone from 'Commercial' to Light Industrial' the property known at the Outpost with the stipulation that this property is purchased by Northern Instruments, with the Attorney to draft the proper Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Locher asked Mr. Randal to send proof of purchase, he will then draft the Ordinance for publication. Mr. Jaworski moved to close the hearing at 8 :30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Baber, representating the Huber families, who have property on Bald Eagle Lake, presented a proposal to the Council for selling a portion of the land to Ransey County for Open Sapce. He told the Council this sale is proposed in order to preserve the area for the Wild Geese. This request had been presented to the 284 December 22, 1975 Planning and Zoning Board at their December 17,1975 meeting. Mr. Baber had also pre- sented the idea to the Hogo Council since part of this land lies in Washington County. Mayor Bohjanen said the Clty of Lino Lakes has worked closely with Anoka County on Open Space. At the present time, Anoka County has an agreement with the City of Lino Lakes that the 2500 acres to be taken for the Chain of Lakes Park is all the Open Space that will be required from this City. Mr. McLean reiterated that the City had come to an agreement with Anoka County for their acquisition of 2500 acres of land for Open Space and the contract states this is a one time acquistion and Anoka County will support the City against any other acquisition by any other governmental unit. Mr. McLean felt this is only, the first step by the Ramsey County Open Space. They have plans for acquisition of much more land located around Bald Eagle and Otter Lakes for their Open Space Program. Mr. Jaworski said he understood Mr. McLean feeling this would open the door for Ramsey County, but, doesn't a property owner have the right to sell their property to any one they please? Mr. Locher said, Yes, unless it is contradictory to a City Ordinance. Mr. Locher had talked to Mr. Holmberg and Mr. Edman from the Ramsey County Open Space and he presented some maps showing the proposed plans for acquisition of land in that area. The proposed Ramsey County Open Space takes the entire shoreline of Bald Eagle Lake and most of the land located between Bald Eagle and Otter Lakes. Mr. Baber said the main concern of the Hubers is that the land be preserved for the wild geese. Mr. Locher said he had contacted Mr. Burman and Mr. Fields and at the present time Anoka County does not have the money to purchase any more open space but they will support Lino Lakes in their desires in this matter. Mr. Jaworski felt the Council must make a decision. The key to this is the opening of the door for more land acquisition for Ramsey County. Mr. Jaworski moved to table this matter. The Park Board and the Open Space Commission should take a look at this and have a recommendation for the Council. Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. McLean to take this to the Anoka County Advisory Board that is engaged in the Open Space planning for the Chain of Lakes Park. Mr. McLean said he has a meeting scheduled soon and will report back to the Council. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. McLean presented the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation for approval of a sign permit application by Mr. Rasmussen. This is a Phillips 66 sign located at the United Tire Company on the corner of Lake Drive and Orange Street. Mr. McLean moved to approve this application. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Lee Robinson had applied for a variance for the transfer of title on a parcel of land of less than 24 acres. This land is located directly to the West of Lot 6, Robin Acres. and is for a garden and extension of the present lawn. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this variance. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. McLean reported there had not been a quorum at the Park Board meeting therefore no action was taken - just general discussion. The well at Sunrise Park is completed at a depth of 295 feet with 275 feet of static water in the pipe. The well produces 60 gallons per minute using a 2hp motor and since the well driller went through shale 265 December 22, 1975 rock to reach the water, it was unnecessary to use a sand point. The cost should be less even at a, greater depth because of this. Mr. McLean reminded Mayor Bohjanen the need for members of this Board. Mr. Clausen, Chairman, had resigned becasue of personal reasons. Mayor Bohjanen is aware of this need. Mr. McLean reported on the meeting of the Anoka County Advisory Board for the Chain of Lakes Park. There is a March date for wrap up on plans. Anoka County has money for acquisition but not for development. There will be little money for this purpose for the next two years. Mr. Torkildson is working on the figures and will present them to the Board soon after the first of the year. Mr. Jaworski asked the figure on the total acreage acquired and Mr. McLean said the total should be available soon. Mr. Jaworski asked that Mr. Torkildson be asked to provide some maintenance on the street entrance to the golf course since this is a County course and used mostly by- people using the golf course. Mr. McLean said the Board has been considering a plan for entrance to the golf course from Main Street and asked Mr. Jaworski to talk with the residents of that area for their ideas on this. The Board would appreciate any suggestions they might have. Mr. Jaworski had no report. He thanked the citizens for keeping him in office for eight years. He had enjoyed serving on the Council. There has been some good m ments and some bad. He had served on this Council with Mayor Bohjanen for five years. The agreement at that time was that the Council would work in harmony. The past few months he has made a few statements but he felt they were justified. There has been few accomplishments in the past fine years. Mr. Jaworski felt there would still be no sewers in the Shenandoah area if it had not been for the action of the residents and the assistance of the State Representative. Mr. Jaworski feels there are problems in the City Offices with a certain amount of inefficiency. He advised the Council to take a good hard look and correct this or they are headed for chaos. Mayor Bohjanen said he had worked with Mr. Jaworski for the past years and told Mr. Jaworski critisim is good if it is constructive. However, the problems have been created by this Council three years ago when the members voted to cut the levy by some $20,000.00 wiping out the cushion the City had built up. The City was hit by inflation at a 12% rate and the levy limit is 6%, a full time Police Department was created that is spending to the limit and for the past three years trying to work out a budget without a quorum. Mr. Jaworski said he will still be active and will be around. Mr. Charles Fynboh was in the audience. He asked the Council for permission to use his present liquor licenses issued for the Old Oasis site at the site of the Aragon Ballroom. They have found problems in financing the reconstruction of the building at the Oasis site and want to set up operations at the Aragon Ballroon site on a temporary basis. Mr. Locher said the present owner must agree the the cancellation of the licenses presently issued to that establishment. Ordinance #31 allows the transfer of liquor licenses from person to person and from one site to another with Council approval. He wil have to fill out the applications for transfer and present an affidavit from Mr. Quinlan that he would cease to operate at the Aragon stie. The bonds and insurance would have to be transferred to that site. This could be done with a letter from the insurance company. Mr. Fynboh will stop by the City offices and pick up the necessary forms. b December 22, 1975 Mayor Bohjanen said the he has contacted the two Fire Departments and will set up a meeting on Wednesday or Thursday after the first of the year. Mayor Bohjanen said the first regular Council meeting of January does not fall until the 12th of the month. There is a mediation meeting scheduled for the 6th and he felt it is necessary that he have a full Council at that time. Mayor Bohjanen asked the Attorney if the new Council members could be sworn in at this meeting. Mr. Locher said they could take the Oath of Office but would not become effective until January 1, 1976. Mr. Jaworski suggested the Oath of Office be administered to the new members at this meeting since they are both present. The Clerk was asked to get the necessary forms for their signatures. Mr. Locher administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Robert 0., Schneider and Mr. Harvey F. Karth. They were congratulated by the Council. There was a voucher for broken eye glasses from Patrolman Armstrong. Mayor Bohjanen asked for an explanation from Chief Myhre. Chief Myhre said these glasses had been roken while Patrolman Armstrong was on duty. He was involved in a brawl in the parking lot at the 49 Club and the glasses had been tampled. Both insurance companies had refused to pay for the glasses since there was no injury involved. After some discussion, Mr.McLean moved to authorize payment for Patrolman Armstrong's eye glasses. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Chief Myhre said before the City can receive reimbursement from the State for Ronald Armstrong attending BCA, he must have a physical examination and a psychological evaluation. Chief Myhre asked permission to arrange for these examinations. Mr. McLean asked the cost and Chief Myhre said he didn't know. The City will not receive the reimbursement for Patrolman Armstrong until he has had these tests. Mr. McLean moved to authorize Chief Myhre to arrange for a physical examination and a psychological evaluation for Patrolman Armstrong. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Locher presented the Council with the new Anoka County maps and said Mr. Anderson, Anoka County Surveyor, would like to be on an agenda to bring the City up to date on the progress made by that office in re- documenting the bench markers in the City, Mr. McLean moved to put Mr. Anderson on the agenda for the first meeting in February. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Under Old Business, Mr.• McLean asked the. Clerk if the cash flow was completed and she said it was not. Mr. McLean asked the minutes showthis report was not completed as requested and the Clerk had said the present members and the new members will have copies by the first of the year. Mr. Schneider asked the source of the percentage figures used in computing the working budget. The Clerk said this figure is a projection ,based on the levy collected in the past. December 22, 1975 Mr. Schneider felt the reduction should be done by priority not across the board. Mr. McLean said these figures are not hard and fast but the intent is this be done. There was no new business and no business from the floor. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve requisitions #637 and #638.' Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski asked when the Attorney was asked to research the Open Meeting Law? Mr. Locher said when the question of the held minutes was discussed and the Mayor was accused of violating the Open Meeting Law. Mr. Jaworski asked if this was done by Council action and Mr. Locher said that he did not recall. Mr. Jaworski said he did not recall the Council taking such action and he would caution the Council that members are using the Attorney for personal reasons and the City is picking up the tab and that is not right. He said he would check back in the minutes for verification of this matter. Mr. Schneider asked if there is a list of unfinished business this would help the new members. Mayor Bohjanen said there are several items of unfinished business the Police Contract, Dog Ordinance, Sewer Rates, Centerville Police Contract, Both Fire Contracts. Contract with the Animal Control. The Mayor asked the Clerk to make a list of these items for the new Council members and provide what information is available on these matters. Mr. Ringaman asked why unfinished items are not on the agenda. He said he could go back through the minutes and find many things that were not carried through. He felt there should be a continous list of unfinished business. Mr. Jaworski said at one time all unfinished items appeared on the agenda until they were taken care of but that the agenda had gotten too long and the practice had been discontinued. Mr. Schneider felt that a list should be made periodically. Mr. Locher presented the Council with the deeds for the easement for Maple Street. Mr. Jaworsk moved'to accept the deeds for this street. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Locher said he will file these deeds immendiately. Mr. McLean moved to approve checks #6786 through and including #6810. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried with Mr. Jaworski voting, NO. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #3298 through and including #3324. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. These minutes were corrected and approved at the January 12, 1976 Council meeting. /49 Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer