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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/1978 Council MinutesDecember 11, 1978 191 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on December 11, 1978, by Acting Mayor Schneider. Members present; McLean, Zelinka. Absent; Mayor Karth, Kulaszewicz. Mr. Locher was also present. The minutes of the November meeting cannot be approved due to a lack of a quorum present from that meeting. These minutes will be considered at the December 26, 1978 meeting. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: ..A letter from Mrs. Tufts in answer to the Clerk's letter on the possi- bility of changing the name of 7th Avenue, The Council asked that copies of this be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission. ..An inquiry from the League of Minnesota Cities as to the status of this City's interest in a Group Health Plan.. The general consensus of the Council was that the current plan is adequate. However, in the matter of liability insurance. a questionaire had been received akding for certain information. Mr. Schneider requested permission to release this information. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the release of the necessary information requested on the League of Minnesota Cities' questionaire. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. MOtion declared passed. ..State Aid for the Police Department in the amount of $5,599.39 had been received. ..A letter from NSP setting forth the mew rates as granted by the Minn- esota Public Service Commission. These new rates will result in a refund. ..The MSB charges were discussed. Mr. Gotwald had contacted Mr. Payne and had found that Board had assumed the connection of the Baldwin Lake Trailer Court. Since there is no connection from that Court, the figure will be adjusted. Mr. McLean moved to instruct the Clerk to write to the MWCC with the City's objections to the current monthly charges. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. ..Mr. Paul Ruud, Anoka County Engineer for the Highway Department. had written in answer to the City's request for a street light at the inter- section of County Road #14 and County Road #84 stating that thelight is theresponsibility of the local community. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Ruud stressing the safety factor due to road construction and that very few, if any, local residents would-be benefitted by the installation. Mr McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. .. Mr. Gotwald had written a letter on the petition for water, sewer, streets, curbs, gutters and storm sewers in the Lakes Addition plats. Mr. Gotwald has computed the assessable frontage at 8120 feet - the petition represents 3841 feet, which is 46% of the total. Mr. Gotwald said that since the total system had been designed at the time of the orginal installation, a feasibility report should be about $200.00. Mr. McLean was unsure as to whether the unplatted lands had been included in any of the above footage. This matter is to be cleared with Mr. Gotwald and discussed at the December 26, 1978 meeting. ..The Clerk read a letter from the Citizen's League of Baltimore in re- gards to the Tax Base Sharing Program now in operation in the State of Minnesota. It seems this method is being considered for that City and they are seeking information as to the acceptance of this by the local communities of this State. There are many questions that the Clerk felt she did not have enough knowledge of the method to answer. The Council suggested that the League of Minnesota Cities be contacted on this and perhaps they could answer the questions. ..The fire report from the Lexington Fire Department is on file in the office in any one wants to look at it. 192 December 11, 1978 ..The City of Blaine is having a Holiday Lunch and Shop Talk for persons responsible for Comprehensive Plans and had forwarded an invitation to attend. There was no comment on this matter. ..Mr. Gotwald had called the office with the figures on the replacement costs of the well and pump house of $16,000. He also fet the figure of $200,000 established by the Council for coverage on the Municipal Build- ing was right. Mr. McGowan had sent a new valuation statement to be filled in for the City. These figures will be included in the new statement. Mr. McGowan had planned on attending this meeting, but had called to say that he did not have all the information requested by the Council and asked to be put on the agenda for January 8, 1979. Mrs. Diane Schilling presented the final plat for Sunset Estates for signa- tures. Mr. Locher said there are several measurements that must be changed. He suggested she take a cipy of his title search to her surveyor and have the figures corrected. Mrs. Chilling said she would. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the signatures of the Mayor and Clerk upon clearance from Mr. Locher. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The money for park purposes on this plat has been paid in full. Mr. Schneider said he would like to hear from the persons in teh audience at this point, if there were no onjections from other Council members. Mr. Jim Manning said he was having some problems with Mr. Mobley and had thought this would be on tonight's agenda. Mr. Mobley was not present, but he has consulted with Mr. Locher and Mr. Locher has the information. Mr. Locher said the problem is Mr. Manning had torn down a metal building and reconstructed the building on his lot with no building permit. The structure has been re- tagged twice, but Mr. Manning has continued his construction and has now occupied the building. Mr. Mobley feels there are improper floor drains in the building that indicate a commercial usage. Mr. Zelinka asked if there was a commercial usage intended and Mr. Manning said, No. He had taken this matter to the Planning and Zoning Board and had felt that once this building cleared that Commission, he would be assured of a permit. He said the floor drains are plastic pipes for accessiability for hoses and wires. Mr. McLean said the only points considered before the Planning and Zoning Commission on this building was the set backs and the size of the building. Mr. Manning said he had applied for a permit on October 6, 1978. Mr. McLean asked if it had been approved and Mr. Manning said, No. He said Mr. Moble had asked for plans and specifications. Mr. McLean assured him these plans and specifications are required on all construction in this City and must be presented before a building permit can be issued. Mr. Manning said he had tried to get Mr. Mobley out for an inspection on two occasions - the 1st time Mr. Mobley didn't keep his appointment and the 2nd time, Mr. Mobley refused to talk to him. Mr. McLean said the amin points this Council is dealing with is, no permit, and construction without a permit. He felt he was satisfied with the ex- planation of the holes in the floor. If there is ever any commercial operations in this location, it would be stopped. 199 December 11, 1978 Mr. Zelinka suggested a letter to Mr. Mobley from Mr. Manning stating that his views on the usage of the building are in error and that no intended commercial usage is planned by the owner. This fact should be certified to the building inspector, and also, if Mr. Manning should ever decide to change the usage, it would have to be cleared through the Plann- ing and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Mr. Locher said the complaint must be filed by December 25, 1978. He felt there is a breakdown in communications. The red tags had been removed and the construction continued. Mr. Locher told Mr. Manning he would have to pay a double permit fee. Mr. Manning was asked if he could provide plans and he said he had some specs. He was advised to contact Mr. Gotwald on providing complete plans and pass these suggestions on to Mr. Mobley. Mr. Locher will contact Mr. Mobley and see if this matter can be resolved out of Court. Mr, Brian Dobie was in the audience to discuss his development just North of Main Street, and the City's acceptance of the right -of -way. Mr. Locher had checked the abstract and the legal description for the street and everything was in order. There are a couple of items that were different, but this is a matter of correcting the actual drawings. The Acceptance of the street right -of -way is necessary for the filing of deeds for the parcels of land with the correct legal descriptions. It also eliminates the necessity of including an easement for street purposes on each parcel of land. Mr. McLean moved to accept the street right -of -way as laid out and described in the Dobie Development. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. There was discussion on the method of providing escrow monies for the in- stallation of the street. This will be decided at a later date. Mr. Schneider said that he had more work to do on the final budget. It seems the $10,000.00 to be set aside for the possibility of a City Administrator is not in the budget. This matter is to be on the Dec. 26, 1978 agend. There was some discussion on a different method of compensating the Build- ing Inspector. The general feeling of the Council was that all permits must be final before payment is made. Any other method must be cleared through the Council. There was no Police Advisory Board report. The next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 1978. The report on the meeting of the Personnel Commission was deferred until Mr. Kulaszewicz could be present. Mr. Zelinka reported on the last meeting of the Park Board. They had re- qested Mr. Locher to check the legality of requiring money for Park pur- poses on all building permits. Mr. Locher had checked this out and found that the Cities only have the authority given them by legislation. This allows up to 10% on platted lands but makes no provisions for other parcels. Mr. Locerh said there are Cities requiring this at the present time, but the Attorney at the League of Cities felt that if it was ever tried in Court, the Cities would 194 December 11, 1978 lose. There was discussion on the various aspects of this matter, with the the Clerk being instructed to put thison the unfinished business list. Mr. Gotwald had written a letter on the extension of East Shadow Lake Drive advising the bank to withhold 10% for the completion of the boule- vards and backfilling the curb area. Mr. Zelinka moved to send a letter to Mr. Nerka of the Drovers State Bamk, confirming the City's agreement with Mr. Gotwald's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. MCLean. Motion de- clared passed. Mr. Zelinka reported on a Resolution passed by the Park Board that that Board have control of all Park Lands in the City and that, if any Park Land is sold, that money be put in the escrow fund for Park purposes. The Council felt that control of the Park lands must remain within the jurisdiction of the Council since the Park Board is only an advisory Board and cannot make decisions. However, they agreed that recommendations from that Board have priority as to the use of the park lands. The matter on money received from lands being sold being put in a dedicated fund was discussed with Council agreement. This is a part of the Ordinance. The Park Board had recommended money in leiu of alnd for the Oak Knoll addition. The Recreation Association had requested permission to store equipment over the proposed warming house area in the new building. The general consensus of the Council was there is no objections to using this area for storage of equipment provided the Association provides the City with a release for all responsibility for the materials sotred. In the matter of completing that portion of the building to be used as a warming house, Mr. Zelinka moved a building permit be applied for and any portion of the fee that would be retained by the City, be waived, The surcharges and inspection fees be paid from Park Funds. Seconded by Mr. MCLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider requested the reporters present to make a note in their columns that there are several openings on various Boards and if any citizen is interested, please contact the City Offices. Mr. Locher reported that as of the first of the year, preosecutors are not required to attend arriangments. This will mean a reduction of approximately 6 to 8 hours or more per month on Court time. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Ray Payne on what's happening on the lift station. On discussint the insurance progran, the Clerk was instructed to try for a special meeting with Mr. McGowan. The matter of Mr. Kirschbaum was discussed. Mr. Locher asked the Council's instructions as to what status Mr. Kirschbaum would hold if and when he decides to return to work. There are several alternatives; 1) he can bid in on the next available opening; 2) he could return at the same position as when the injury occured; 3) he could be put on the bottom of the list. Mr. Locher said the seniority will stop at the date the medical leave starts. December 11, 1978 195 The Council asked that Mr, Locher inform Mr. Kirschbaum that he could bid in at the next opening. Mr. Locher had contacted Mr. Weisenberger at the Union and had cleared this action with that organization. Mr. Zelinka asked if any follow up had been done on a letter from Mrs. Robert Kohl of County Road J and was told, No. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mrs. Kohl and i -form her that the letter had been received and discussed. At the present time no action has been taken. Mr. Zelinka wondered if a check protector would save anu time in the preparation of the checks. There was some discussion on this with the Clerk saying that she felt a postage meter was needed more. She was asked to present information on this matter. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Mobley to check the distance on the sign being painted on the silo on the corner of Cedar and County Road #84. He felt it was too close to another sign. There was discussion on the requisition #866, for the calibration of the old radar. This had been held because the Council felt that since the Police Department will be receiving a new unti, why have this one repaired. Chief Myhre said the new one cannot replace an existing unit, it must ba an addition to the department. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #866, 873 through and in- cluding #880, holding #878. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve Checks #9284 through and including #9321. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to adjourn at 10:55 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. These minutes were corrected and approved at the January 8, 1979 regular Council meeting. Edna . Sarner, Clerk- Treasure December 14, 1978 Mayor Karth called the special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council to order at 7:40 P.M. on December 14, 1978. Council members present; Kulaszewicz, McLean, Schneider. Absent; Zelinka. Members of the Rice Creek Watershed Board present; Mr. Goyer, Hamilton, Dimke and Cardinal. Mr. Weidenbacher, their Engineer, was also present. Mayor Karth said this meeting is the result of concern on the part of the Building Inspector on the number of ponding areas being created within the City of Lino Lakes as a part of the plats.. Mayor Karth asked if it is not possible to utilize the County Ditches in some areas, thus eliminating the need for some of the ponds. Mr. Dimke suggested that perhaps this question could best be answered by Mr. Weidenbacher. Mr. Weidenbacher said that when development occurs in an area that 1) there is an increase in the amount of water that runs off the land, and