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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/1978 Council Minutes93 April 10, 1978 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Karth at III 8:05 P.M. on April 10, 1978. Council members present; McLean, Schneider. Absent: Kul - aszewicz, Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present. On considering the minutes of March 27, 1978, approval was not possible due to a locak of a quorum of members present at that meeting. Consideration was deferred until April 24, 1978. On considering the minutes of April 3, 1978, Mr. McLean moved to approve as written. Se- conded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: ..A request from the Lino Parent's Club for a Turkey Bingo Permit for April 14, 1978 to be held at the Lino Elementary School. Mr. McLean moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. ..A cancellation notice of insurance at the Woodshed had been received. This becomes eff- ective April 19, 1978 at 12:00 noon. The Clerk was instructed to call and tell them of this notice and remind them the license will be cancelled also. ..A letter from Mr. Frederick Memmer, Attorney for WCCO, was read. Mr. Memmer requested an additional six months extension on the special use permit now existing for the construction of a tower within the corporate limits of the City. After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved to grant a six months extension to the permit. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Memmer with this information. ..A copy of a communique from Mr. David Torkildson on Tree Waste Management Plan for Council informational purposes had been copied for each member. ..An application form from the Minnesota Governor's Pre -White House Conference on Library and Information Services asking for a nomination for a delegate. This will be handled at a later date. ..A letter from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission approving the extension of the mains and laterals on East Shadow Lake Drive. ..Copies of a form to be filled out in conjunction with the Community Comprehensive Planning grant was considered. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Short for assistance with this. The Public Hearing for the plat MARDON ACRES was called to order at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Locher read a copy of the legal publication setting forth the lands to be platted and the time and date of the public hearing. Mr. McLean asked if the matter of the legal description of the power line easement had been resolved and Mr. Locher said he had not had any work from the company. The legal descript- ion had been provided for the easement but the partial release of this easement had been writt en incorrectly. Mr. Locher will contact the Power Company's Attorney for a correct copy. IIIMr. McLean moved to approve the March 14, 1978 revised copy of the MARDON ACRES plat with the stipulation that a legally executed partial release of the Power Line Easement and accompanying accurate legal description of that part of the power line easement be provided to the City Council prior to the signing of the final plat. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. 94 April 10, 1978 Mr. Schneider moved to close the hearing at 8:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Mc Lean. Motion declared passed. A public hearing for Mr. Menkveld's Forest Glen was scheduled, but Mr. Menkveld had call- ed to say he would be late. The hearing was deferred until his arrival. Mayor Karth presented information on the votomatic machines. There was some discussion. Mr. Schneider moved to defer discussion of this matter until the April 24, 1978 meeting. The Clerk was instructed to compute the cost analysis of these machines as compared to the method of paper ballots now used. Mr. Schneider moved to defer consideration of these machines until the April 24, 1978 Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. The matter of a request for funds from the Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau was discussed. Mr. McLean moved to consider this organization at 1979 budget hearings with their needs to be considered at that time. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth presented a request from the Boy Scounts for the use of the City trucks and bags from the City in conjunction with their clean -up day. Mr. McLean asked if this is done on the West side of the City and asked if the East side of the City could also be included. Mr. McLean moved to approve the use of the City trucks and the City to pro- vide the bags. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean suggested the City conduct a one day clean up such as is sponsored by Circle Pines. It was felt it is too late to consider this for this year, but should be talked about at the budget hearings. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. The Public Hearing for Lakes Addition #5 was called to order at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Locher read the legal publication setting forth the date and time of this hearing. Mr. McLean said all documentation is in the file and there were no comments from the aud- ience. Mr. McLean moved to approve this plat of 5 lots with an outlot with a 140' frontage. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. Erickson asked if it was possible to obtain another building permit for one of the lots. The general opinion was this could complicate the plat in that title cannot be transferred until the plat is filed. Mr. McLean moved to close the hearing at 9:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. The Public Hearing for the Forest Glen Plat was called to order at 9:06 P.M. Mr. Locher read the legal publication setting forth the time and date of this hearing. Mr. McLean said the revised plat needs to be properly dated as to the revision. The street easement along the western edge needs to be redefined as a utility easement. Mr. Menkveld found no problems with this. Mr. McLean moved to approve the plat as presented subject to being revised and properly dated with the easement change to be included prior to forwarding for final approval. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passedA Mr. Locher reminded Mr. Menkveld that he must have the abstract for checking. Mr. Schneider moved to, close the hearing at 9:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. 1 95 April 10, 1978 Mr. Homer Bruggeman presented copies of his final plat of West Oaks of Bald Eagle. There was some discussion of the outlots along the Lake shore. Mr. Bruggeman said he was not quite sure just how this will be handled. He will get back to the Council with that stage of planning. Mr. Zelinka arrived at 9:20 P.M. Mr. Locher asked Mr. Bruggeman to forward the abstract to his office for checking. Mr. Bruggeman said this would be done. There was also some discussion of the collection of SAC in that area. Mr. McLean moved to approve this final plat and authorize the Mayor and the. Clerk to sign the hardshells subject to the abstract check by Mr. Locher. Seconded by Mr. Sch- neider. Motion declared passed. Copies of the final plat of Ulmer's Rice Lake Second Addition was also considered. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this final plat subject to the abstract check by Mr. Locher and to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the hardshells. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth reported that he had met with the Mediator and Union Representatives on Friday. The currect offer is a three year contract, the patrolmen will join the City's H & W plan, however, they have asked for dependent coverage to be paid by the City, they will also consider deleting the Clerk's position from the Union. This must be mediated out and must be done at this time. There is a form that must be filled out and the dec- ision is based on her duties. The salary scale asked for is $75.00 per month increase every six months for the next three years beginning January 1, 1978. After some discussion of this matter, Mr. Schneider moved these figures be put down on paper and related to this years City offer and to the budget. This analysis of this is to be mailed to the Council members for discussion at the April 24, 1978 Council meeting. Mr. McLean said he agreed with the three year contract but didn't agree with the salary proposal. He felt this would make it manatory that all other City Employees be paid at the same level. Mr. Schneider felt this should be deferred until Mr. Kulaszewicz has had a chance to consider. Mr. Zelinka reported there will be a special meeting of the Park Board on Thursday even- ing to tour the Parks. Mr. Volk will accompany and present his recommendations. They will also take a look at the creek in Shenandoah. Mr. Locher presented the revised Ordinance for the Licensing and Bonding of Contractors. This was read and discussed. Mr. McLean moved to set a public hearing on this Ordinance for April 24, 1978 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. The Ordinance regulating the pumping of septic systems was also discussed. It was felt this should also have a public hearing. Mr. McLean moved to set a public hearing on this Ordinance for April 24, 1978 at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Ordinance setting forth the rules and regulations for the disposal of unclaimed property was discussed. The Council felt this Ordinance did not require a public hear- ing. Mr. McLean moved to approve this Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion de- clared passed. The Ordinance regulating the parking and storage of mobile homes and recreational veh- icles was discussed. This Ordinance needed some revisions. Mr. Locher will revise and 96 April 10, 1978 and have typed. Mr. Zelinka moved to set a public hearing on this Ordinance for May 8, 1978 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean introduced the question of the use of City Vehicles outside the City limits under Old Business. He said there needs to be an established City policy on this matter. This use should be retained under Council control. Mr. Zelinka agreed, that without prior consent of the City Council, a vehicle should not be out of the City overnight. Mr. Schneider felt that any meetings or school attended with the use of a City vehicle should also have prior Council approval. Mr. McLean moved that no City owned vehicle shall be taken out of the City overnight without prior notification and Council approval. In the case of attendance at schools or other official business, alternate means of transportation be used first. Employees to be compensated for the use of public transportation or paid mileage for the use of their personal cars. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to compensate employees for use of personal cars at the rate of 0.15¢ per mile. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr.. McLean asked if any member had a suggestion for the replacement needed on the Planning and Zoning Board and, other than the names already submitted, there was none. Mr. McLean moved to appoint Mr. William Bohjanen to the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The problem of the extended disability of Jeffery Kirschbaum was discussed. Mr. McLean felt that something should be done to avoid a continuation of this kind of problem. The Clerk is to check with Mr. McGowan as to the possibility of some reimbursement for the Auto - Owners policy. Mr. Locher reported on his findings as to the driver of the other car. There was also a question of obtaining a doctor's report on the disability of Mr. Kirschbaum. Mr. Locher felt this should be gotten through Mr. Kirschbaum's Attorney. Mr. Zelinka moved to instruct Mr. Locher to contact this attorney for the requested in- formation. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. After consulting the figures for the Police coverage for Centerville, Mr. Schneider moved to approve the Contract. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean reported he had contacted the power company on the requirement of buried line in plats. Mr. Locher said his office had been contacted by the power company and he had forwarded a copy of Ordinance #49. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this Ordinance to NSP and the Telephone Company. She is to also proved a copy for Mr. Mobley. Mayor Karth reported briefly on the meeting with Mr. Lee Starr and Mr. Mobley here at City Hall last week. Mr. Starr felt he had enough information to put a package togeth- er for Council consideration. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #824 through and including #830. Seconded by III Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider moved to approve checks #8707 through and including #8746, with #8724 1 97 April 10, 1978 being voided. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider moved to approve checks #8707 through and including #8746, with #8724 being voided. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. There was some discussion of the building being planned for construction at Lino Park by the Lino Lions Club. This has not been presented to the Park Board, nor has the Council any information. Mr. Gourley will be contacted on this matter. There was some discussion on the collection of money in lieu of land for park purposes on the plats that have been approved. The Ordinance, 2IB, requires the money to be paid on the date of acceptance of the plat. if there! is to be other arrangements, the developers must contact the council. Mr. Zelinka moved to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. These minutes were approved with correction April 24, 1978 at the regular Council meeting. EDNA L. SARNER, CLERK — TREASURER