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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/1978 Council Minutes156 August 28, 1978 for their recommendations. The matter of the placques for retiring Board members and the drainage problems on Lakeview are two items not taken care of this year. Mr. Gotwald said he would meet with Mr. Volk to go over this Lakeview area for recommendations to solve the problems. It might be that extensive work will have to be done and the costs assessed to the abutting property owners. The Clerk was instructed to add Mr. Billik to the list of unfinished business, and to put the Federal Revenue Sharing Statement of Assurances on the Sept. 11, 1978 agenda. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. McGowan and ask for a bidner on the long term disability insurance for members of the Police Department. Chief Myhre presented specifications for a new squard car, one for a carry -all such as the last one was, and one set of specifications for a smaller car. There was discussion on the pros and cons of each type of automobile. The costs for maintenance was discussed, as was the durability of the vehicles. No decision was made on this matter at this time. Mr. McLean moved to approve Checks #9043 through and including #9067. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 11:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. These minutes were corrected and approved at the September 11, 1978 meeting. c Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer September 11, 1978 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., on September 11, 1978, by Mayor Karth. Countil members present, Kulaszewicz, McLean, Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; None. Mr. Locher will arrive late. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of August 23, 1978 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of August 28, 1978 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: ....A request for a beer permit from St. Joseph's Catholic Church was read. This is for a Polka Dance to be held on October 7, 1978. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. ..The Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Centennial Chapter had requested the use of the Hall for September 26, 1978 to hold a public meeting. Mr. Schneider moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. ..The Council was reminded of the necessity to pass the Metropolitan Industrial Waste Ordinance. The Clerk was instructed to mail copies to all Council members and put on the next agenda. ..Northwestern Bell had notified the City of the intent to install underground cable along Main Street East fro West Rondeau Lake Road. This is in a County September 11, 1978 157 right -of -way and County permission is necessary. This is for City information only. ..Information from the League of Minnesota Cities on an Energy Conservation Program had been received. The Clerk will make copies for all Council members. Mayor Karth reported that Lee Starr of the Metropolitan Council staff would like to meet with the Council to iron out the remaining problems. He will attend the September 25, 1978 Council meeting. Mayor Karth presented the Council with the bid received on the pole building. Mr. Volk said his only question was the legality of the receipt of the bid. The man who was delivering the bid got caught on a traffic jam on the day the bids were to be re- ceived and had called the figures into Mr. Volk at 4:20 P.M. The formal bid had been received in the anvil on September 11, 1978, however, the postmark was dated September 8, 1978. All figures quoted over the phone agreed with the written bid. The total figure for the building is $14,236.00, with $300.00 to be deducted if the company's trusses are accepted. The $12,000.00 for the pole building will come from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. The additional money needed will come from the Park Dedicated Funds. This will be discussed further and pro -rated to the Road and Park Departments. Mr. Schneider asked that this be put on a requisition and the amount to be debited to each department be stated. The completion date is the second week in November. The cost is to be paid at 10% down and the balance upon completion of the building. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to accept the bid subject to the Attorney's ruling on the receipt of the bid, with $12,000.00 f ®p, tie Road budget and approximately $2,000.00 from dedicated Park Funds. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth reminded the Council of the Civil Defense Auction scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 1978. In conjunction with this, Mr. Volk asked permission to put the 1969 Lo -Boy withs:the 5' mower and the 5' snow blower up for auction with a starting bid of $800.00. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider moved to set a public hearing on the planned usage of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for September 25th, 1978 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Clerk will see that the notice is published as required by law. Mr. Schneider reminded the Council of the budget hearing scheduled for September 14, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. The levy must be certified by October 10, 1978. The regular Council meeting date is the 9th and that is a legal holiday. The meeting will be rescheduled for the 10th and the levy should be established before that date. Mr. Schneider moved to set a public hearing for the budget with the use of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds set forth for October 10, 1978 at 8:30 P.M.. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Clerk was instructed to put the matter of the Statement of Assurances on the September 25, 1978 agenda. Mr. Kulaszewicz felt there had been a misunderstanding in the matter of appointing Mr. Hillyer to a full time position with the Police Department. The appointment was to become effective immediately and remain in effect until Mr. Kirschbaum returns to work. Mr. Kulaszewicz so moved. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz said he had recived a resignation from Mr. Columbe. He is taking a full time position with Anoka County. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to acept Mr. Columbe's resignation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. There will be a meeting of the Police Advisory Board on September 12, 1978 and Chief 158 September 11, 1978 Nichlos will be present to present a plan for a combined Circle Pines/ Lexington/ Lino Lakes Police Department. Mr. Kulaszewicz said there will be a Personnel Commission meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 1978 for salary discussions. Mr. Zelinka reported there had been a special Park Board meeting on Saturday, September 9, 1978 for the purpose of touring the City, specifically the East side in search for potential lands for parks. He said there were a couple that could possibly be used for park purposes. The Park Board would like to establish the fee owner and find out if this is a possibility from the owner's point of view. They would then need to talk to Mr. Locher as to the best method of acquiring the land. Mr. McLean asked if the Park Board had established an overall general plan for Park needs for the City and Nr. Zelinka said, not on paper. He felt that this has been done orally but not put on paper and finalized. Under Old Business, Council members salaries was to be discussed. Mr. Kulaszewicz said this matter will be discussed at the Personnel Commission meeting. Mr. McLean noted the letter received from Mr. Hawkins on the condition of the old gravel pit and the problems with shooting in that area. In that same line, it was noted that the owner has cooperated with the City in trying to keep this area free of debris and from being misused. Mr. McLean moved that a letter be written to Mr. Herbst pointing out that the Council is aware of his many efforts in thsi area and offering to work with him to alleviate this problem. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. There was also a letter from a resident on Baldwin Lake with the same problems in regard to the shooting. Mayor Karth had received a similar letter from Mr. Kelling with the same problems in the Aqua Lane area. Mr. McLean suggested cataloging these letters. He felt the problem of shooting in the area and the need to update the hunting boundaries may come sooner than expected. Mr. Kelling had suggested the need for a blackboard for explaining figures. He felt that it is easier to absorb the figures if they are written, rather than just presented orally. The Clerk is to prepare a requisition for such a blackboard. The continuation of the public hearing on the pigeon problem was called to order at 9:00 P.M. Mayor Karth said that all material had been copied for the Council members He asked for comments from the members. Mr. Schneider felt the ordinance doesn't clarify the restrictions on the keeping of pigeons. He felt the City was at fault in part, in the issuance of the building permit, allowing the operation to exist with no action takem. Mr. Schneider had checked out the pigeon loft and found feathers near the building. He thought that the fact that an extra lot had been purchased for this operation was an effort to minimize the nuisance, but Mr. Schneider felt that personally, he would have some reservations about living next door to such an operation. He felt this matter will have to be settled by legal action. Mr. McLean agreed. Mr. McLean wondered if some of this is not the result of a personality conflict and this matter will probably have to be settled by legal action. Mr. Kulaszewicz wondered about future operations such as this - shouldn't the Ordinance be amended to prevent such problems in the future? Mr. Kulaszewicz asked September 11, 1978 Mr. Tippel if he bred pigeons for sale and Mr. Tippel said, No, he had never sold a pigeon. Mayor Karth asked how the unwanted birds were disposed of and Mr. Tippel said, they are either given away or killed. Mr. Kulaszewicz felt the ordinance should be rewritten and specific definitions set as to what this applies. Mr. Zelinka wondered if there is a need for a special use permit - could a matter such as this be handled in this manner in the future? What alternative motions could be made to solve this matter? Mayor Karth said the motion could be for enforcement of the ordinance requiring 5 acres or more for the keeping of more than two of any species of animals; or, requiring the pigeons to be removed; or, grandfather them in, with restrictions as to the number; of, leave as is. Mr. Schneider asked Mr. Tipple howmany birds he had at one time and Mr. Tipple said the number is governed by the number of birds the building would handle. In the Spring and Summer there are more birds - in the Fall and Winter, fewer birds. Mr. Schneider asked how many birds his building would contain and Mr. Tipple said there are 125 perches. Mr. Schneider moved to allow Mr. Tipple to keep the pigeons with no nore than 100 birds at any one time, with no increase to be made in the size of the bird loft. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed, with Mr. Kulaszewicz abstaining. Mr. Locher arrived at 9:30 P.M. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Locher to formulate an ordinance on the matter of dealing with future pigeon operatoons. Mr. Locher was questioned on the legality of the receipt of the bid for the storage building and he said it was an acceptable bid. Mayor Karth said an Ordinance will be drafted and a public hearing will be set for the consideration of this ordinance and all persons will be heard at that hearing. Mr. Terry Nelson was in the audience and requested permission to move a drainage easement from between Lots 21 & 22 to between Lots 19 & 20 on West Shadow Lake Drive, in Lakes Add. #1. The Clerk reported that Mr. Gotwald had called. He has inspected the site and found the new location to be more suitable for a drainage easemet and had recommended approval of this request. Mr. McLean moved to approve this change. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Locher said the original easement must be vacated and this requires a hearing. The new easement location must have a legal description and be dedicated to the City. Mr. Locher will take care of the publication and the drafting of notices. Mr. McLean moved to set the hearing for October 10, 1978 at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The temporary mining permit issued to Mr. Le Roux has expired and some action must be taken on this matter. The Clerk is to call Mr. Gotwald and call the Council members with his recommendations. 160 September 11, 1978 Mr. Schneider asked the Council for permission for the Lioness's Club to use the Hall for a Christmas Party for the children. This would be held on December 16, 1978 from 10:00 A.M. to approximately noon. Is there a charge? Do they need insurance? May they serve food? use electrical outlets? how many persons can be in the Hall? Some of these questions were discussed - no charges, Lions have adequate insurance, what kinds of food? Mr. Schneider wasn't sure - this will be worked out later. The number of persons - no decision. Mr. Schneider moved to approve this usage of the Hall. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the advertising for bids for a patrol car. Bids to be opened October 6, 1978 at 12:00 Noon. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #857 through and including #859. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to approve checks #9075 through and including #9104, with #9082 to be corrected. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Locher reported that Mr. Dave Brodie had called about the area he is developing along Main Street. He had asked about the manner of financing the installation of the streets. Mr. Locher had given him the alternatives. He had also informed Mr. Brodie that the streets must be dedicated to the City before building permits will be issued. Mr. Locher had contacted MarDon Homes and they will make the necessary changes on the hardshells to make them acceptable for signatures. These must also be approved by the County Surveyor before they can be filed. The School Subdivision was checked by Mr. Locher and said it could be approved for signatures subject to the approval by the County Surveyor. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. 1 Mr. Locher said he had made some corrections on the dates of the forms to be filed for the transfer of the two acres of land along Cedar Street. However, the corrections had been made and he had filed the forms. The Autidor's office felt it would take about two weeks for this to clear. Mr. Locher reminded the Council there must be a public hearing on the vacation of a portion of Lois Lane. Mr. McLean moved to set this hearing for October 10, 1978 at 9:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. These minutes were approved with corrections at the September 25, 1978 meeting. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer September 25, 1978 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on September 25, 1978 by Mayor Karth. Council members present; Kulaszewicz, McLean, Schneider, Zelinka. Members absent; None. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present.