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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/27/1978 Council MinutesMarch 27, 1978 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Karth on March 27, 1978. Council members present: Kulaszewicz, Schneider. Members absent: McLean, Zelinka. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes of March 13, 1978 as written. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: ..The final grading plans, storm sewer plans and plans for special grading in the West Oaks of Bald Eagle plat had been received. Also, the plans for the first phase of dev- elopment. This must be reviewed and commented on by Mr. Gotwald. Mr. Gotwald had rec- eived a copy and will forward his comments to the Council. ..The Department of Housing and Urban Development had called and asked to have a meeting with the Clerk, Mayor and City Engineer concerning the flood plain of the City. This meeting is scheduled for April 4, 1978 at 9:00 A.M. Mayor Karth cannot attend. The Clerk asked if Mr. Mobley should be in attendance. The Council agreed. ..There were informational letters from the Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropol- itan Waste Control Commission, Metro HRA Advisory Committee, Circle Pines - Lexington Police Department, Metropolitan Inter -City Council and. Citizen League. Copies had been made for all Council Members. ..A reminder to the Council of the May 1st deadline on the decision on the 'votomatic' machines for use in the election process. ..A permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the Extension of the Sanitary sewer extension on East Shadow Lake Drive had been recieved. ..A letter from Mr. Springsted on the discontinuation of the City's rating with Moody's had been received. Mr. Springsted suggested asking for a reinstatement of the rating. A letter had been written to the firm with this request. Mr. Schneider suggested a call to the firm to confirm there is no charge for this reinstating of the rating. ..A request from the Building Inspector for an addition to the requirements of occupancy was presented. Mr. Schneider asked if a decision on'this could be delayed until later in the meeting and the Council agreed. Mr. LeRoy Houle was to appear before the Council at this time but he was not present as yet. Mayor Karth presented the members with some information from the Forest Lake Your Service Bureau. There was a sample of a joint powers agreement. Mayor Karth asked the members to read for discussion at the next meeting. Mayor Karth reminded the Council there is a need for a member for the Park Board. He presented two names; Mr. Charles Cheesebrough and Mr. Gary Foster. After some discussion Mr. Schenider moved to appoint Mr. Gary Foster of 882 Birch Street as the new Park Board member. Seconded by Mayor Karth. Motion declared passed, with Mr. Kulaszewicz voting, No. There is also a need for an additional member for the Planning and Zoning Board. Former Mayor Bohjanen told the Council he would be interested but only on a temporary basis since he has not finalized his plans as yet. This matter was deferred until Mr. McLean returns. Mr. Volk had asked for Mr. Locher's opinion on issuing permit for over the load limit road restriction, is it permissable to charge a fee for this? March 27, 1978 There was discussion on, this matter with Mr. Locher reminding the Council this could only apply to City, streets and County Roads. Mr. Schneider moved to set a fee of $5.00 to cover inspection time and clerical costs. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth had received a question as to who owns that section of Mound Trail that was in Lino Lakes and located between the Leibel home, and Centerville Lake. This portion of the street is owned by Anoka County and the lake shore property is owned by the St. Paul. Water Department. The street has been reconstructed in back of the homes and the resid- ents had wondered who to go to for the vacation of the prior right -of -way. Mayor Karth presented the Planning and Zoning Board action in the absences of Mr. McLean. The Forest Glen: plat was first but since Mr. Menkveld was not present, action on this was delayed until he arrives. The Planning and Zoning Board.-had considered the Mardon plat and the one item remaining to be Cleared is the power line easement. A copy of the legal prepared, and sent to the power company was checked by Mr. Locher and found to be excepting the wrong parcel. How- ever, a public hearing could be held on this plat subject to the correct legal on the. easement. Mr. Schneider moved to set a public hearing on the MarDon plat for April 10, 1978 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by. Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. The plat of Lakes Addition #5 was considered. It was noted that West Shadow Lake Drive is platted as it is now used. Outlot A is too small for building but Mr. Erickson hopes to sell to the person purchasing the lot directly to. the Nort that is aleady platted. Mr. Schneider moved to set a public hearing on this plat for April 10, 1978 at 8:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Jerry Blackbird, representing El Rehbien, had applied for a variance to transfer title on a parcel of land of less than 22 acres. This parcel had been created before the 22 acre requirement but the Register of Deeds will not transfer title since this parcel will not qualify under the current regulations. Mr. Locher checked the legal description which was correct. Mr. Schneider moved to approve this variance. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. The building plans for Andy's; Country Store planned for the corner of Highway #8 and Main Street had been considered. There was some discussion of screening to the West. It was suggested that perhaps the neighbors should be consulted on their preference. Mr. Mobley was concerned with noise created by the air compressor. Mr. Schneider moved to have the developer present the type of buffer he will be installing and in which direction the exhaust of the air compressor will be directed. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Menkveld had arrived. The Forest Glen plat was discussed. Mr. Menkveld said he had not problems with the requirement of recording an easement along the West line of the lots. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to set a public hearing for April I0, 1978 at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. Houle had arrived and Mayor Karth questioned him as to his intent in clearing the diseased trees on his property. Mr. Houle explained he is using the trees for fill, cutt- ing off the top of the hill of his property and covering the trees in order to be able to use more of his land. He said this is an accepted method of handling diseased trees. Mr. Houle said he had talked to Mr. Beach and he had felt this was correct. Mr. Locher felt that the Anoka County Health Department should be contacted on this matter. Mr. Gotwald said trees are clean fill and if this is not disturbing a drainage area or filling a swamp then he could see no problems. 90 March 27, 1978 Mr. Schneider moved to instruct the Engineer to take a look at this operation for con- formance and report back to the Council. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider read a portion of a letter from Mr. Mobley concerned with the parking of vehicles and parts laying around the yard. Mr. Houle was asked about this. He agreed that he could put some of this material and some of the vehicles in the pole building that he has. He said he has some logs on his property but he plans to haul these to a saw mill for lumber and this will be done as soon as the road restrictions are lifter. Mr. Mobley had questioned the procedure on the unpermitted homes built by Mr. Lee Robinson and Mr. Allan Robinson. There have been no septic permits, plumbing permits nor well per- mits issued and as far as the building inspector can determine, no inspections. The SAC have not been paid on either home. As for the electrical permits, this is a State permit and Mr. Mobley will check with the State Inspector for conformance. The Clerk was instr- ucted to write a letter to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, Attention: Mr. Ray Payne, informing them of the e *isting homes that have not paid SAC and that the City will no longer try to collect this charge. Mr. Mobley felt that all other persons in the City must abide by the law and these persons should also. He will contact the electrical inspector and the plumbing inspector on this matter and report back to the Council. Mr. Gotwald reported he had also recieved the copy of the street plans for West Oaks and will forward his comments. He also presented the Council with a copy of an ordinance re- quiring street Lighting. This matter is on the next Planning and Zoning Board agenda. Mr. Gotwald said he will be forwarding plans and specifications for the Baldwin Lake Trailer Court. to connect to the interceptor. Mayor. Karth said the. Metropolitan Council is asking for some further action in the area of pumping requirements for existing systems. He said the ordinance for 1icensening has been discussed and should be acted on and the procedure for handling the pumping of septic sys- tems should be set. Mayor Karth suggested a special meeting to deal with these matters. After some discussion, a special meeting was set for April 3, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. for the discussion of the following ordinances: 1) pumping procedures; 2) licensening contractors: 3) amendment to the trailer ordinance; and 4) disposal of unclaimed property. The Clerk is to prepare an agenda and mail with the notices of the meeting. Under Old Business, Mr. Schneider. asked about the brochures and the Clerk said she has not gotten together with the printer as yet. He asked that a bulletin board. be installed in the main hall for employee notices, reminded the Council of the open house at the MMTC on April 2, 1978 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Mr. Schneider, reported on the meeting held with Mr.. Anfinson last week and had planned to present a report on the audit at this meeting. He said he would prefer to defer this until the other Council members are present. However, he did inform the Council that this year's audit is prepared on the accruial basis and is different. This will be required by the State soon,. so the City is ahead. Mr. Anfinson will be present a a meeting to discuss this at a later date. Under New Business, Mr. Bloomquist from the audience asked the Council about splitting a parcel of land along County Road "J" into two parcels with less thatn the required 150 feet on the street. He was told to get a form for a variance from the office and present this request to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Schneider moved to approve requisitions #821 through and including #823. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. 91 March 27, 1978 Mr. Schneider moved to approve checks #8692 through and including #8700. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Mobley asked about the addition to the occupancy requirements of the State. Build- ing Code. There was some discussion on whether this could be done by Resolution or sh- ould it be done by Ordinance. Mr. Locher felt that a Resolution could be adopted. He will check and if an Ordinance is necessary, he will prepare one. Mr. Schneider moved to pass a Resolution amending the State Building Code, Section 306(a) from the current inclusion of groups A through H, to read Groups from A through J, inclus- ive. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Aye. These minutes were approved with correction April 24, 1978 at the regular Council meeting. EDNA L. SARNER, CLERK - TREASURER