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June 26,1978
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Counci'1 was called to
order at 8:00 P.M. on June 26, 1978 by Mayor Karth. Council mem-
bers present; McLean, Kulaszewicz, Schneider, Zelinka. Absent;
None. Mr. Locher and'Mr. Gotwald ware also present.
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the minutes of June 12, 1978 as writ -
ten. Seconded by Mr: Kulaszewicz. Motion'declared passed.
Mayor Karth presented Mr. Don Anfinson and Mr. Ron Meyers, City
Auditors. Mayor Karth said these men had been invited to this
meeting to discuss the 1977 audit and the water and sewer rate
study done for the City.
Mr. Anfinson 'eXplained the major points of—the audit and explain-
ed there are no comparison sheets due to the funds being Convert-
ed to the modified accrual method of reporting. The new law on
this subject was discussed and Mr. Anfinson pointed out that soon
the budgeting and record keeping will have to be done in'this
same manner.
Mr. Anfinson also suggested a record of property and their' cost.
This would be' used to establish the fixed assets for auditing pur-
poses.
The management letter accompanying the audit was discussed by Mr.
Schneider and the recommendations made by the Auditor have all
been incorporated into the record keeping system.
Mayor Karth thanked Mr. Anfinson for his explanation and advise
over the past two years. Mr. Zelinka said he appreciated the as-
sistance given by the Auditor and felt that he had a better under-
standing of the City's financial status.
Mr. Ron Meyer explained the water and sewer rate study and why
some items were included. The matter of the lift station was dis-
cussed. Mr. Locher said he has heard nothing since sending all
the material to the Attorney for the MWCC.
Mr. Gotwald said the lift station is a Metro facility that is be-
ing maintained by the City and as such, all expenditures incurred,
will be reimburseable.
Mr. Schneider said he had a question from Mr. Volk asking if the
current water system would handle 92 new homes and Mr. Gotwald said
Yes, that system was designed to handle the entire area. How-
ever, a second well will be needed when the area is developed and
at that time, an elevated tank will be needed. This construction
cost will be handled by special assessments.
Mr. Schneider asked the Council for an opinion on the timing of
the rate structure - would this be done by Council action or should
a public hearing be held. Mr. McLean suggested that perhaps it
would be better to hold a public hearing. Mr. Gotwald felt that
sending a notice of the intent and inviting the residents to at-
tend a Council meeting might be a better way of handling this mat-
ter.
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The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration:
..A letter from Mrs. Carol Arntzen asking that any further dis-
cussion of the problem concerning Mr. Arntzen and Mr. Tippel be
deferred until the July 10, 1978 meeting in order for Mr. Arntzen
to be present.
..Noted a letter from the Metropolitan Council giving the air
traffic report on the Anoka County Airport. This is available
if any Council member would like a copy.
..Ordinance #51, the sign ordinance, had been retyped to include
all corrections as suggested by the State and by the Planning and
Zoning Board. Each Council member has a copy and a copy for the
Attorney. There will be a discussion on this matter from the Plan-
ning and Zoning Board report.
..A notice from The Western Union Telegraph Company on TWX service,
This has no impact on this City.
..A letter from the Metropolitan Council setting forth the Review
Procedures for Local Plans and School Proguams was discussed. No
action was taken.
..A letter from the League of Minnesota Cities discussing the new
regulations on Vending machines. This is concerned with machines
that contain perishable food.
..Received a letter of confirmation transfer of the street light
being maintained by Mr. Harold Hansen. This light has been trans -
fereed to the City's account as of June 1st, 1978. A letter of
Thanks has been sent to Mr. Hansen.
..A letter from the Metropolitan Council setting a meeting for the
final draft of the report to the Transportation Advisory Board on
a Major River Crossing. This meeting will be held on July 19,
1978 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council chambers.
..Municipal fines received for the month of May were $550.00.
..A report from the Lexington Fire Department through the Month
of April has been received and available for inspection.
Mayor Karth reported that in looking for a building permit for the
addition to Luther's Sport Shop that extends into the City street
right -of -way, none was found. The building had been put on the
assessment rolls in 1970. The building would then have been con-
structed in 1969, therefore, there is not a need for a variance
to the side set back.
Mr. Arnie Nutter was present to discuss this matter. It was felt
that a letter of intent from the Council to deed that portion of
the right -of -way the building now occupies to Mr. Nutter with the
stipulation that if the structure is ever destroyed, that portion
of the lot would revert to the City.
Mr. Gotwald suggested narrowing the right -of -way to 50' by vacat-
ing an equal number of feet on either side of Lois Lane to ex-
tend to the platted street to the East.
Mr. Locher will have to check the type of title the City has to
this right -of -way before the method of transfer can be decided.
Mr. McLean moved to authorize Mr. Locher to start the legal pros
cess to realign Lois Lane to a 50' right -of -way equally on both
sides, to the first North /South cross street beginning at Lake
Drive on the West. A11 future construction on this portion will
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require a 35' setback to conform to existing development. Se-
conded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed.
Mr. Zelinka reported that he had talked with Mrs. Billik and
she has indicated that she will be out of the house at Sunrise
Park by July 31, 1978.
Mayor Karth said that Mr. Volk had checked 64th Street and there
has been trucks hauling in and out and there is evidence of a cat
been driven over the street. This street has been completely
destroyed.
Mr. McLean wondered who actually owns the land where the hauling
is being done - Scherer of LeRoix.
After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize the Attorney
to take the necessary legal action for the restoration of this
street. This action to be taken as soon as the necessary infor-
mation is available. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion de-
clared passed.
Mr. Volk had requested the authori #y to work with Mr. Gotwald on
establishing the specifications for the pole building to be con-
structed near the City Hall. Mr. McLean asked if this is to in-
clude the suggested warming house? He felt if the service doors
and windows should be included in the specifications.
Mr. Volk had also reported the sign program will be ready for the III
first meeting in July.
Mayor Karth reported on the estimated cost of $385.00 to $400.00
to expand the Council table. This cost would include a complete
new top since the material now cannot be matched. There will be
more on this later.
Mr. McLean presented the following items from the Planning and
Zoning Board meeting held on June 21, 1978.
..Mr. Lyle Carpenter had appeared in conjuction with two parcels
of property he had requested to have combined with his existing
parcel. After some discussion, Mr. Carpenter had decided that
rather than a special use permit for this property, he would file
a request for rezoning. He will contact Mr. Locher and return to
the July meeting.
..Mr. Brian Dobie had appeared for discussion on the splitting of
some land. This was an informational discussion and Mr. Dobie
was advised to contact Mr. Gotwald on some of his problems.
..Mr. plyes presented a preliminary plat for six lots on Pine
Street. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval
with the stipulation that the easement on the West side be cor-
rected tO 33' in place of the 30' feet. The easement along the
South line was discussed. The %Council requested that Mr. Pyles
plat the 27' as a street right -of -way. Together with the ex-
isting 33' right -of -way on the land to the South, this would en-
sure a 60' street right -of -way for the existing platted lots.
Mr. Pyles agreed.
Mr. McLean moved the approve this preliminary plat subject to the
33' on the West and the South 27' being designated as a street
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right -of -way, also subject to the recommendation of the Planner
and Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared
passed.
Mr. McLean moved to set a public hearing on this plat at 8:45 P.M.,
July 10, 1978. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed.
..Mr. R.J. Paulson had presented a letter regarding his concern
for drainage in the area of Lake Drive and Main Street. He was
told that before any construction in that area begins, the plans
must be approved by the Building Inspector. This letter will be
forwarded to the Council.
..Mr. Arnold Kelling was present to discuss the house numbering
system. Mr. Kelling gave the Planning and Zoning Board a back
ground on how the numbering system was established. The problem
areas were discussed. Mr. Volk, Chief Myhre and the Clerk are to
note the areas of wrong and make a record of this for presentation
to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Gotwald will be contacted
for his suggestions.
..Paul and Robert Keefe appeared before the Board asking for a
variance to build a 5 acre parcel of land that does not have any
frontage on a City Street. The status of Rolling Hills Drive was
discussed with no action being taken. It will be necessary for Mr.
Locher to determine if Rolling Hills Drive is considered a City
Street. The variance was denied until information is available.
..Several residents from the Shenandoah area was present to dis-
cuss the possibility of placing restrictive convenants on the
buildings in that area. It had been explained that only a land
owner can place a covenants on the land, the City cannot impose
restrictions not covered by a City Ordnance.
That portion of the street near the lift station that has not been
surfaced was discussed. Mr. Gotwald will be contacted on this
matter.
The changes suggested by the Planning and Zoning Board and the
State have been incorporated into the sign ordinance and the ord-
inance has been retyped. There was some discussion on the changes.
Mr. McLean moved to have Mr. Locher forward this to the State for
certification. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed.
..Mr. McLean had reminded the Planning and Zoning Board Members
of the special meeting scheduled for June 28, 1978 with Hugo to
discuss the matter of the open space in the Otter Lake area.
Mr. McLean asked Mr. Gotwald if he had ever received any infor-
mation on the chemicals to be used in the furniture stripping pro-
cess as proposed by Mr.Peter Scherer and Mr. Gotwald said he had
not. The Clerk reported that no information had been received at
the office. Mr. McLean asked if there is some way this special
permit can either be approved or denied in order to clear this
matter. Mr. Zelinka moved that a letter be written to Mr. Peter
Scherer informing him that the required information must be in
the office 30 days from the date of the letter or the request
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for a special use permit will be denied. Seconded by Mr. Schneider.
Motion declared passed.
Mr. McLean asked if the agreement with Anoka County on the matter
of open space had been ratified by this Council? It was not de-
cided whether this had been done or not - the Clerk is to re-
search the minutes.
Mr. Gerald Berg of Shenandoah asked for permission to hold a
block party on Rice Court. This would be held on July 15, 1978.
After some discussion Mr. Zelinka moved to permit the use of
this street for a block party, street to be blockaded and the
police notified of this party. Seconded by Mr.McLean. Motion
declared passed.
Mr. Locher said the Clerk should inform Mr. Gowan of this action.
Mr. Zelinka presented the actions of the Park Board from their
June 19, 1978 meeting.
..Mr. Zelinka had reminded the Board members of the special
meeting with Hugo to discuss the Otter Lake area and suggest-
ed that representative from this Board attend that meeting.
There was discussion of the proposal of construction of a pole
building at the City Hall with a section being converted for
a warming house. The Park Board asked if there had been any
communications from the Lions Club on their proposed build-
ing at Lino Park and Mr. Zelinka said, No. It was suggested
that the Lions Club be contacted as to the plans. The Park
Board voted to defer any discussion of the warming house at
the City Hall until this information is available in order to
avoid the duplication of facilities.
Mr. McLean felt that a building at Lino Park to be used for
skating would entail renovation of the well that has been cap-
ped for several years. The well at the City Hall is more ad-
equate for flooding. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr.
Henry Amundsen, President of the Lions Club, and ask for their
plans, and the status of the program.
Mr. Charles Cape, Civil Defense Director, had requested the
use of the warming house at Sunrise park to condust gun safe-
ty classes on July 25.& 27; Aug. 1,3,8,10,15,& 18, 1978. Mr.
Zelinka moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion declared passed.
Mr. Zelinka reported that he had talked with Mrs. Billik and
she had indicated that she will be out of the house by July
31, 1978. He will talk with her again and see if her plans
are definite.
There was also some discussion of the Outlot on LaMotte Road.
Some residents had called Mr. Zelinka with the suggestion of
the City selling that lot. Mr. Simonsen will be asked to at-
tend the next Park Board meeting with his plans for the use
of the outlot and possibly make an offer for the outlot.
There had also been a suggestion for conducting a contest at
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the Lino Elemetary School for the naming of the hall park, but no
action was taken.
Mr. Zelinka reported there will be a tour of the East sideof the
City some time the later part of July to look at possible park
sites.
The Clerk reported that she had received a letter from Mr. Homer
Bruggeman stating that Outlots A and B will be deeded to the City
to satisfy his Park requirements in West Oaks. Mr. Zelinka moved
to accept these outlots and to so notify Mr. Bruggeman and tell him
the City would anticipate receipt of the deeds soon. Seconded by
Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed.
Mayor Karth reported that he had received a request from Charles
Cape asking that the Civil Defense be allowed to set up their pis-
tol target in the garage. Special target practice type projectiles
are used. They are made of plastic and only have a primer. Mr.
Cape said this had been done in the old City Hall with no problems.
The Civil Defense has a special backstop. Mr. Zelinka moved to
approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared
passed.
Mayor presented a request from Michael Wacholz for $24.12. This
i5 for time he appeared in Court. Mr. Locher explained this was
for the prosecution of a speeding motorcycle that was traveling too
fast to be clocked. Mr. Wacholz acted as a witness to this excessive
speed. Mr. McLean moved to approve this reimbursement. Seconded
by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed.
Mayor Karth gave a brief report on the bus tour of the regional
park facilities. He had received a folder of the areas and he asked
the Council to look at the folder and then pass it along.
Mr. Gotwald reported that the grading had been started in the Sun-
set Estates and he will be checking this grading, the catch basins
and the weir mentioned in the Rice Creek Watershed Board's report.
A copy of this will be sent to Mr. Gotwald.
Mr. Gotwald presented the plans and specifications for the restor-
ation of the Street - LaMotte Road. He requested permission to a-
dvertise for bids. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this request. Se-
conded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed.
Mr. Gotwald said he sewer extension is in on East Shadow Lake Drive
and the street paving should be done in a couple of weeks.
Mr. Gotwald informed the Council of the intent of Random to put in
two new streets in the Sunset Oaks plat; 1) Leonard Street, and 2)
Marty Street. Mr. Gotwald felt the cross street, Bradley, should
also be put in and the North -South street, Jon Street, on the East
should be finished. The ponding areas should be constructed at
this time. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve Mr. Gotwald's suggestions
and to authorize Mr. Gotwald to inform the developers what must be
done in that plat. This must also include tLe Park plans. Se-
conded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed.
Mr. Zelinka requested that the plans for the Park be presented to
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Park Board at their July meeting for thei± input as to the
development of these parks. The Clerk was instructed to com-
pute the acreage of the lands involved, compute this acreage
to dollars, deduct from the 10% requirement, this would then
give the Park Board the amount to be spent on the develop-
ment.
Mr. Gotwald said he had talked with Mr. Glenn Rehbein and the
street by the lift station will be resurfaced probably in July.
The bids on LaMotte Road will be opened on July 10, 1978.
Mr. Locher said that Mr. Carpenter had cotacted him as to the
requirements for rezoning the lands to the East of his land
from residential to commercial. He had said that he would be
in the City offices tomorrow (June 27. 1978) for the necessary
forms. It was noted that the owner of the land must make ap-
plication Tor the rezoning, and all persons within 300' of the
property lines must be notified, This must also be published.
Mr. Locher had checked the applications for liquor renewal.
Ross's Corner Bottle Shoppe and Shidon are the only two that
are complete. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve these renewals.
Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed.
Since the remainder of the licenses expire June 30, 1978 and
there is not another Council meeting before then, Mr. Zelinka
moved to approve the remaining subject to Mr. Locher's approval.
Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed.
Chief Myrhe asked how is Mr. Kirschbaum's approval to return
to work to be handled? Will the Council require another Doc-
tor's certificate.
Mr. Locher said there must be a letter from Mr. Kirschbaum's
Doctor stating his capabilities and limitations. This matter
must also be cleared with Mr. McGowan.
Chief Myhre said he will be gone for two weeks vacation be-
ginning July 17, 1978 and asked that Mr. Costa be appointed
temporary acting sergent. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this
request. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed.
Mr. Locher reported to the Council on the request to purchase
photographs Cheif Myhre had taken of a Motorcycle accident on
Highway #49 and County Road 'J'. The money realized from this
would be used for the camera fund to replace film and defray
cost of processing. Mr. Locher found no problems with this
action. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve. Seconded by Mr.
Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed.
On considering the Minnesota Department of Transportation's
agreement for the lights to be installed at Highway 49 and
Lake Drive, Mr. McLean maved to pass the following Resolution;
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lion Lakes enter into
an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Tran-
sportation, for the following purposes, to wit:
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To provide certain maintenance and electric energy for
2 -250 watt high pressure sodium lighting units on Trunk
Highway No. 49 at Lake Drive in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth and contained in this Agreement,
a copy of which was before the Council.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED' that the'proper City officers be and
hereby are authorized to execute such agreement, and thereby as-
sume ,for and on behalf of the City all of the contractual obli
gak?:ons contained therein.
The moti'on was -duly seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared
passed with all members present and all members voting, Aye.
Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #844 & 845. Seconded by
Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed.
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve Checks #8891 through and including
#8908. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed.
Mr. McLean moved to ajourn at 12:15 A.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulasz-
ewicz. Motion declared passed. Aye.
These minutes were approved with correction July 10, 1978 at the
regular Council meeting.
EDNA L. SARNER, CLERK - TREASURER