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Home My WebLink About05/01/1979 Council Minutes236 April 23, 1979 Mr. Zelinka said hw will dig for further facts, Mr. Ulmer asked if the Council had confirmed North Central's right to his plat? Mayor Karth said, Yes, providing Circle Pines and North Central could agree on a plan. Mr. Ulmer asked why then does the Council feel compelled to reverse their decision mow. Mayor Karth explained the City had received a petition asking the Council to re- evaluate their decision. Mr. Ulmer said then he has two problems with the Circle Pines utilites. They are cost and committment. Mr. Zelinka said he would have some answers by May 1, 1979 Tuesday for the special meeting. Mayor Karth reminded the Council of the May 1, 1979 special meeting with the Police Advisory Board. Mr. Schneider moved to approve checks #9603 through and including #9623. Mr. Zelinka seconded the motion. Motion declared passes. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #903 through and including #907. Seconed by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed.. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at1:10 A.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council meeting held on May 14, 1979. Edna L. Sarner,Clerk -Trea ill May 1, 1979 The special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor Karth. Council members present; Robert Schneider, Richard Kulaszewicz and Richard Zelinka. John McLean was absent. Members of the Police Advosory Board Present were Gunnar Kronholm, Al Ross, and Jerry Peterson, the Representative from Centerville, arriving at 8:25 P.M. Mayor Karth turned the meeting over to the Policl Advosory Board for their recommendations. There was some discussion concering the relative merits and comparitive costs of 16 and 24 hour police coverage, as well as discussion on retaining our own local police coverage as opposed to Anoka County police coverage. Mr. Schneider pointed out that 24 -hour coverage is cheaper by the hour than 16 hour coverage, but more expensive by the day. No cost figures were available for 1979, although 1978 figures had previously been dis- cussed. Answering emergency calls in Columbus was pointed out as being an additional cost to Lino Lakes. Columbus has no reciprocating police service, as do Lexington and Circle Pines. Lino Lakes is also at pre- sent paying a fee for the Anoka County police for services such as jail staff and so on; this is paid whether or not there is a complete service contract. It was genera77y felt to be more effective to retain our present police 1 1 May 1, 1979 '2 3 7 force; Mr. Kronholm suggested that we do so, and take whatever steps were necessary to strengthen and update it as far as making it as cost efficient as possible. Mayor Karth mentioned that the new moving radar is an example of a cost effective area. Mr. Peterson, the representative from Centerville, indicated that Centervill= is in favor of keeping the local police force as opposed to Anoka County coverage. The Clerk read a letter from Tom Papin in relation to this as well. The present size of the police force was also discussed; particularly as to whether it is sufficient in regard to the area to be patrolled, the population density, and the number of businesses and their location. A recommendation to establish a permanent Police Advisory Commission was made. Mr. Schneider strongly advised that the commission be continued with the possibility of its being extended, and possibly taking in fire protection as well as the police. Mayor Karth mentioned the possibility of including civil defense with tis at a future date. The size of the considered commission was debated, with suggestions of either three or five members; it was also suggested that the Centerville representative become a voting member. Mr. Zelinka moved that the current advisory group board draw up plans and discuss membership and possible candidates for a permanent police commission for the Council to consider in June. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded, and the motion was declared passed. May 22 was set for the next meeting of the Police Advisory Board. The relative merits and costs of gas line service from North Central and Circle Pines was discussed, particularly in terms of gas costs and in- stallation costs. Circle Pines Utilities ahve not yet replied to a letter requesting information on their rates and installation charges, although this had been sent some time ago. Reference was made to an article in the Circle Pines newspaper concerning cost comparisons between North Central and Circle Pines utilities. In general, costs are difficult to compare because each company has diff- erent types of charges and they also set them up diccerently. In addition, clear information on current charges has been very difficult to get from either company. In general, it was felt there was a lack of information on which to base a decision. The buy -back situation with Circle Pines Utilities was also discussed. as well at the various accounting methods Circle Pines used to determine the Lino Lakes part of the system. Gas availability was also a concern. The idea of dividing Lino Lakes into two franchise areas was briefly discussed. Mr. Ulmer, a resident of Circle Pines, was concerned over the installation charges on new homes bieng built in the Lino Lakes area. Mr. Schneider moved that the Council set a special meeting for 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 4, to decide on this question; both companies would be asked to provide figures on their current rates, user service fees, minimum charges per household, the graduated costs per hundred cubic feet, and theri hook -up charges. If either company is unable to provide current figures, the Council will no longer consider them. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Also for consideration at this special meeting'is the buy -back situation with Circle Pines. Mr. Zelinka 23 May 1, 1979 sain he will refrain from voting on these issues because of possible conflict of interest. The Clerk read the letter of Roy Mattson's resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Zelinka moved that the Council accept his resignation and send a letter of appreciation for his services. All were in favor and the motion was declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved that the Council appoint Bob Doocy to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Zelinka seconded. Motion declared passed. The Clerk brought up the matter of a special meeting of the United Power Association on Thursday afternoon, May 3, in White Bear Lake City Hall. The United Power Association is liiking onto the need to improve service to their systems in White Beal Lake, Hugo, and Lino Lakes. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. George Gotwald to attend, because of his technological background. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. The Clerk presented for consideration the mater of Margie Roisum, City Assessor, and her increasing work load for the next year. The Clerk had sent out a letter rearding this to the members of the Personnel Commission, but had received only one reply, which was read. The Council recommended that the Personnel Commission consider the matter at their next meeting, and that Margie Roisum should probably present her case to them at that time. The Clerk presented the matter of a request for approval of a firing range behind the Minnesota Correctional Institution, to be used for training purposes. Mr. Locher had been contacted concerning this. The Council felt that since a permit is required by Ordinance for a firing range in that areas, they should go through the process of filing an application. The Clerk presented the matter of a 20 -foot drainage easement along the South line of Ulmer's Rice Lake Addition III. This plat was to be considered for final approval. All papers were found to be in order. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the final plat and to aurhtorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the plat. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Ulmer brought up a matter concerning the Buliding Inspector, and what seemed to him to be unnecessary strictness on his part. The Council explained that there had been previous problems with other builders, and for that reason they had instructed the Building Inspector to adhere to the letter of the law in these matters. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 P.M. and was decalred passed. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on May 14, 1979. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer May 4, 1979 The special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 4, 1979 by Mayor Karth. Council members