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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/1978 Council Minutes70 February 13, 1978 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on February 13, 1978 by Mayor Karth. Council members present; McLean, Kulaszewicz, Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; None. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the minutes of January 23, 1978 with corrections. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting held on January 25, 1978 with representatives from Anoka County as written. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: ..Mr. Gotwald had reviewed the plans and specifications as submitted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of the intersection of Highway #8 and Highway #49. Mr. Gotwald had recommended approval of this project and the Resolution he passed. Mayor Karth read the Resolution as suggested by the MDOT. Mr. Zelinka moved to pass -the Resolution. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. ..All memners have a copy of the year ending financial report. This must either be posted in three public places or published. Since the bulletin boards have not been set up as yet, Mr. Schneider moved to publish this report. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. ..The Clerk presented the current status of the Country Lakes use of the $50,000.00 paid to this City last year. Mr. Kronholm had noted the lots that the deliquent assessments will be cleared. In order to clear the deliquent assessments, the deliquent taxes must also be cleared. The Clerk is to meet Mr. Nerka at the County Auditor's office to clear this matter. However, in order for the Auditor to receipt this money. it will be necessary for the City to write a check for the $50,000.00 payable to the Anoka County Treasurer. The Clerk had been advised to submit a letter for an early draw in the amount of $50,000.00. This money can then be processed and returned immediately. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this action. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. ..Reported on a letter from the Anoka County Auditor noting that precinct caucuses will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 1978 in all election precincts and no governing body may conduct a meeting after 7:00 P.M. on that day. ..Notice of the publication of the League of Minnesota Cities Directory of Municipal officials is available. Mr. Zelinka moved to purchase one copy for use in the office. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. ..The Clerk presented a paste up copy of the Information Guide. The Council would like time to consider, perhaps, enlarging this publication and asked that the matter be put on the agenda for the February 23, 1978 specail meeting. ..A refund from Lakeland Fire and Casualty Co. in the form of a dividend from the Workers Compensation insurance in the amount of $1260.00 had been received. Mayor Karth introduced Mr. Oswald from the Youth Service Bureau of Forest Lake. Mr. Oswald presented the computations they had worked out for funding from local municipalities. The assessment for the City of Lino Lakes works out to $2,150.00, which has been computed at 0.50 per capita. Mr. Oswald said the Attorney is drawing up a joint powers agreement. Mr. Zelinka asked what this money would be used for and was told to pay rent, utilities, staff and facilities. The current facilities are inadequate, more space is needed. The Council was told this is a private, non - profit orginazation; the Forest Lake School District acts as their fiscal agent; they have no connections with the Jonathan Home for Boys. Their work is with early offenders before they get to that stage. 1 1 After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to table this matter until after the final budget III hearing. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Howard Neisen, State Representative for this area, was in the audience. Mayor Karth asked if he had any special reason for attending and Mr. Neisen said, No, just touching base and reminding the Council that if they have any problems he can help with, just to 1 1 February 13, 1978 contact him. His number is 784 -4821. Mr. Zelinka presented his views on juvenile secreacy. Mr. Neisen agreed. He felt that second and third offenders should be tried as adjults. Mr. Neisen felt there is a move in the House to implement some changes in this law. The Public Hearing for the porposed uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds was called to order at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Schneider read the law setting forth the requirements for this hearing noting that all the requirements have been met. Mr. Schneider presented the proposed usage for these monies. Oral comments were requested from the audines and there was none. The relationship to the overall proposed budget was also considered. Mr. Schneider moved to set the proposed budget hearing for February 27, 1978 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to publish the required notice and the required budget information in the Forest Lake Times. Mr. Zelinka moved to close the hearing at 8 :40 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Benjy Munson, Fire Chief from Lexington, presented the new reporting forms and explained the information they contain. There was general discussion and Mr. Munson pre- sented the Council with the report for the month of January. The Council thanked him for his time and information. Mr. Munson suggested the City check the square mileage in the contract for accuracy. It is possible the lands taken by the Anoka County Park Department are still in the overall total. The Clerk was instructed to check this out - also to cehck the square mileage on the Centerville contract. This matter should be put on the next agenda. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jerry John of 6688 East Shadow Lake Drive, having with the contractor who constructed his need to be taken care of and he cannot get the to the Council that some provisions be made to presented the Council with problems he is home. There is quite a list of items that contractor to do the work. He suggested assure consumer protection. Mr. Locher suggested the matter be taken to conciliation court; there is also a consumer protection bureau or contact the Better Business Bureau. Mr. John said he has an Attorney working on this matter and he has also requested the Building Inspector to check this home. There was discussion on the matter of licensening the contractors and requiring a bond and the legal actions that could result from these requirements. The Council made no decisions on this matter. The Building Inspector is in the process of preparing a list of suggestions in this area. When this is completed, there will be Council con- sideration of these problems. Mayor Karth reported he had attended the Metropolitan Open Space and Recreation meeting that discussed the use of the Park property by the Jonathan Home for Boys. The general consensus was one of disapproval of this use but the legality was not known. This will be checked before any futher action is taken. However, if this is a permissable use, a contract will be written stating that this facility must be vacated at the time funds become available for development of the Park. Mayor Karth also reported to the Council of a meeting of the Rural Area Taskforce that he is a member of. This is to consider and make recommendations as to density. He will have more on this later. February 13, 1978 Mayor Karth had checked on the matter of a full time building inspector and the requirement is for a certified inspector. Mr. Mobley has this certification. The Public Hearing called by Anoka County for February 23, 1978 was discussed. Also, the ideas that had been given to the Council members concering the Otter Lake Regional Park as proposed by Metro and Ramsey County Open Space. The Clerk is to contact the Hugo offices for the possibility of meeting with members of that Council at 7:00 P.M. on February 23, 1978. If this is possible, Council members are to be informend. Mr. Zelinka said there had been some rumors on the possibility of a merger between Lino Lakes and Centerville. At the last Park Board meeting, it had been suggested that perhaps this matter should be cehcked. Mr. Peter Scherer had been designated as the Board members who would check this out. There was some discussion on this matter with pro's and con's being aired. There was no decision. The Public Hearing on the platting of Ulmer's Rice Laek Addition #2 was called to order at 9:15 P.M. Mr. McLean reported that all required documentation is in order; all lots are of the proper size and the Planning and Zoning had recommended approva. Mr. Locher read the legal publication as appeared in the Forest Lake Times. Mr. Locher said he had checked the abstract of the original plat and will track the 'index for clearance of title on this since it is a part of the original. Mr. McLean moved to approve the plat of Ulmer's Rice Lake Addition #2 to include a check of the anstract. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to close the hearing at 9:25 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Karth reported that the long range road plans and street lighting will be ready for the next Council meeting. Mr. McLean asked if a survey of the lighting had been done to determine how many were private? This had been done and there is only onel light that is privately financed. Mr. Schneider asked that the budget be checked for inclusion of additional street lights. Mr. McLean reported on the special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. This meeting had been called for the purpose of considering the rezoning an eleven acre parcel of land North of I35W and South of Lilac. Feed Rite had requested this parcel of land be rezoned to Heavy Industrial. Mr. McLean said the Rice Creek Watershed Board's approval would be necessary at the time of construction, not the rezoning. The Planning and Zoning had recommended approval of this rezoning. Mr. Zelinka asked what would be constructed on that site and Mr. Shipp said a ware- house, lab and office facilities. Mr. Zelinka was concerned over high smoke stacks and Mr. Shipp assured him there would he no such construction. Mr. McLean moved to approve rezoning for this parcel of land from agricultural to heavy industrial and set a public hearing for February 27, 1978 at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shipp said he had contacted the owners of three of the homes and had not found any disapproval. The Clerk was instructed to inform all property owners within 300' of the public hearing. Mr. Kulaszewicz had no report, however, Chief Myhre had asked to speak to the Council. Chief Myhre said the hours approved for Baline All Pets had been taken from a statement from M.A.P.S.I. This had been for only 10 hours per month and this was for an incomplete 1 1 February 13, 1978 FT 3 month. M.A.P.S.I. had been operating on a 3 hour per week basis at that time. Mr. Schneider said he would like to compare the current costs against the budget before making a decision on this matter. Chief Myhre also asked for clarification on the entry to private property to pick up stray animals. Chief Myhre said the decision at the last Council meeting on this matter leaves a 60' roadway for the animal control to operate within. Mr. Zelinka said this was not the intention. He felt if an unattended dog is sighted and the animal heads across private property home, the animal should be followed. How- ever, he felt that the issuance of a ticket would be more effective than the impounding of the animal. Mr. Zelinka said if an animal is sitting on a doorstep, and it can be determined that there is no license, then an effort should be made to contact the owner and inform them of the violation and issue a ticket, rather than impound the anima.. He did feel if an animal is sitting at a home and the resident says the animal deos not belong to her, then the animal should be impuonded. Mr. Zelinka moved to have Chief Myjre inform the Animal Control of these facts. Second- ed by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Karth said he had been contacted by members of the Police Department who have had to replace uniform items and asked if they could receive their uniform allowance checks. The Council felt the allownace sould be paid. under last years contract. The Clerk was instructed to write these checks. There was discussion of the Police Department patrolling within the Anoka County Park and if there had been calls to the Jonathan Home for Boys. Chief Myhre said the time has not increased. The Council said the point is that there should be no patrolling within the Park. Mr. Schneider moved that any calls to the Police Department for problems within the Anoka County Park be kept as a separate record and periodically billed to the County. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. • Mr. Schneider presented the financial report for the month of January and answered questions from Council members. Mr. Schneider said there are two of the unfinished items he is concerned about; 1) the fee structure which should be taken care of ; and 2) the Police Advisory Board. Another item was the shot clinic for dogs. The Clerk reported she had contacted the Circle Pines Police Department and they are planning such a clinic in April. She had been informed that Lino Lakes is welcome to participate in that clinic. Mr. McLean moved to approve the participation of this City in the Animal Clinic being conducted by the Circle Pines Police Department in April. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk is to check the costs to the animal owner before publicizing. The unfinished list was considered by the Council. Mayor Karth had designated various itmes to various Boards or to Council members. This will be updated by the III Clerk. In conjunction with the proposed Ordinances, Mr. McLean asked if bonding and licensening of contractors would really protect the consumer? Mr. Locher said the cost of the bonding would be passed on to the consumer. The policing would fall on the Building Inspector, this would mean ore hours for the inspector. The pros and cons on licensing and bonding were discussed. It was felt that Mr. Mobley's written proposal 74 February 13, 1978 was needed bfeore any decision can be considered. Mr. Selinka reported on the special meeting of the Park Board. This meeting had been for the purpose of finding a method of requiring money in lieu of land for park purposes. The Park Board had recommended that a fee of $150.00 per living unit to be collected at the time a building permit is issued. They also recommended that 100% of this money be used for park purposes, with 90% to be used for capital improvements and land acquisition and 10% for maintenance. There was also a recommendation that commercial property be assessed at the rate of 54 per square foot of building space. There was discussion on the $150.00 fee and on the 54 per square foot on commercial property. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the recommendation that 100% of the money be used for park purposes, with 90% being used for capital improvements and 10% for maintenance. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka also reported the Board had felt that at this time, the City should not accept land, but they also recommended the City retain the option to purchase land from the devleoper at his costs. Mr. McLean felt this should be tabled for study - he was skeptical on the costs this could involve. The Park Board had recommended that the City not accept land in the Forest Glen or the MarDon Plats. This will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board. The Board had recommneded that land be accepted in the West Oaks of Bald Eagle Plat and be retained as open space. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved that the above tabled items be put on the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka asked that Mrs. Anderson be informed that underlining the motions in red is very helpful and ask that she continue to do so. Mr. Locher said the County Engineer had gone over the Roahvic Oaks Plat and has several suggestions. He suggested a turn around at the West end of Linda Street and the drainage area in the Outlot should be fenced. Mr. McLean moved to refer this to Mr. Gotwald. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher reported beiefly on a call from an Attorney representing Mr. Geny Byron, on the manner in which the towing contract was awarded. Mayor Karth asked that Mr. McLean's Planning and Zoning Report be second on the agenda and that this be the only Board report for the last meeting of the month. Park Board and Personnel Commission reports would be deferred to the first meeting of the month. Under Old Business, Mr. McLean said the matter of the Council's Expenses should be considered. He pointed out this has not been reviewed in six years and in that time the ocst of gasoline has tripled. He felt the current amount could justifiably be doubled. Me. Zelinka moved to increase the allownace to $35.00 per month. This motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Schneider said he would like more information on this as to the relationship to the budget. Mr. Kulaszewicz felt this matter had been discussed and a decision should be made. He moved the expense allowance be set at $45.00 per month. This motion also died for lack of a second. February 13, 1978 Mr. Schneider said, on reconsidering, he moved to set the allownace at $35.00 per month effective March 1, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. Kulaszewicz voting, No. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisition #817. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve checks #8572 through and including #8619, with #8576 being void. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 11:55 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. These minutes were approved with corrections at the mmeeting held on February 27, 1978. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer February 23, 1978 The special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council and the Hugo Council was called to order at 7L30 P.M. on February 23, 1978. Mr. Locher also attended this meeting. The meeting had been called to discuss the two City's position on the proposal as submitted by Mr. Netercut of the Motropolital Open Space Commission. A position paper had been prepared byu!Lino Lakes and copies had been forwarded to members of the City of Hugo's City Council. Mr. McLean presented the general concept of the Chain of Lakes Park and the misuse of the land in that Park. He also pointed out the plans for day camping and overnight camping facilities planned for the Chain of Lakes Parks and questioned the duplication as proposed by Ramsey County in the area of Otter Lake. Mayor Karth reported on the discussion of the question of the legality of the use of the Hensel farm home by the Jonathan Home for Boys. There has not been an answer on this question as yet. Mr. Locher suggested the possibility of Mr. Hensel taking action against the County for condemning and taking his land by misrepresentation in that the lands were condemned for open space and are now being used for an entirely different purpose. Mayor LeValle, of Hugo, said they have no problem with land acquisition; he felt they could agree to the bike trail concept; will not consent to any land acquisition. The pros and cons of retaining ownershop of the bike trails was discussed. There was concern of the cost of construction and maintenance. A plus in the retention of owner- ship of the trails was the elimination of patrols in the area by Ramsey County. The general consensus of both Council was there could be an agreement on the bike trail proposal, providing this trail remians within the existing rught -of -way. Mr. McLean said this agreement should be emphasized as the end of any kind of acquisition with the boundaries of these two Cities. Each Council will formulate a Resolution for presentation to the Metropolitan Open Space Commission.