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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/29/1979 Council Minutes256 May 31, 1979 perhaps this should go through Personnel Commission, but Mr. Zelinka felt they should be informed of a possible change as a courtsey. There was discussion of the long term disability coverage with Mr. Keeney feeling this package would insure that employees would receive at least 2/3's of their salary and if a person was injured on the job, workers comp whould pick up the remaining 1/3. There was some discussion of a change in the wording of the Police contract to read 'take home salary' also the salary should hold at the range at the time of the occurance. The Clerk was isntructed to forward a copy of the Police Contract to Mr. Kelly. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council meetinggheld on June l., 1979. 41,1t.„244.A.1 Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer. May 29, 1979 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on May 29, 1979, by Mayor Karth. Council members present; Kulaszewicz, McLean. Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; none. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of May 14, 1979 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kuaszewicz. Motion declared passed. 1 The Clerk presented the following items for. ?Council consideration: ..A petition from land owners along Andall Street for the durfacint of that street. Mr. Gotwald hand been contacted and he and told the owners that since this is a private street, the most feasible method of taking care of this matter would be to do it privately and then deed to the City. The Council requested that Mr. Gotwald do a preliminary feasibility report on this. ..Mr. Gary Disckson, of Shoreview, had ocontacted the office with the information that the June 5, 1979 special meeting is not possible for that Council They have a previously scheduled meeting. He had suggested June 13, 1979. The Council was in general agreement with this date. The Clerk will contact Mr. Dickson with this new date. ..Lt. Jorgenson, of the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility, had been in the office this date and had presented agreement with the City's request to fence the proposed firing range. The ragne will be moved back from the street and the firing will be over the pinding area and teh area will be finced with an 8' fence. Mr. McLean moved to approve this proposal with the above specifications. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed ..A11 members have copies of the letter from Mr. McShannock, as does the Police Department. Mayor Karth reported that Ms. Chalmers, Mr. Kirschabums; Attorney, will not be present. He reported that Ms. Angela Anderson, of the DNR, will be at the next meeting to discuss using an old power line easement for a trail. There is a hearing scheduled in Forest Lake for June 21, 1979 on this matter. Mayor Karth presetned a report from Mr. Volk on the upgrading of the City's street signs. If this is done according to Federal regulations, 90% of the costs would be handled by a Federal grant. Mr. McLean moved to have Mr. Gotwald complete the application. Mr. Zelinka reported that the brask away sign as proposed by the Civil Defense, connot be patented. There are several similar devices already patented. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded Mr. McLean's motion. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth said he had talked to Mr. Volk on the cost of the clean -up program and the $5,000.00 figure had been if all men had been used exclusively for that pupose for the 10 day period - that would be the maximum cost. At the present rate, Mr. Volk estimates the cost at about $1500.00. There had also been discussion on the reimbursement of Board members for mileage. The Council was in agreement on this mtter but felt this program should be presented at budget time. The Clerk was instructed to put this in the items for consideration at budget hearings. The Public Hearing for improvements on Black Duck Trail and abutting streets that han been continued from May, 14, 1979 was called to order at 8:30 P.M. This meeting had been continued for the purpose of seeking some sort of guarantee from the property ownres for the payment of the special assessments. Mr. Len Nerka, of Drivers State Bank, had written to say that firm will not participate in the venture. They will not express an opinion either way. There had not been any contact from NSP on this matter. Mr. Gotwald reported that representatives from NSP had been in his office discussing this matter and will not ake an active part inthis consideration. Mr. Gotwald felt they would not let this land go delinquent. Mr. Shannon, of Springsted, discussed the arious methods of assessing the property. Mr. Gotwald outlined the benefits this project would have on the entire area. Mr. Gotwald reiterated his thoughts on the need for a second well. Various methods of collecting the assessments to insure that this City does not become liable for these costs was discussed. There was also discusson on the methods of establishing a find for the construction of a second water system. After much discussion of these various problems, Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the report on Black Duck Trail and related streets with the method of assessments to be decided at a later date. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to instruct Mr. Gotwald to do a study and prepare plans and specifications for this project (this Resolution to be in the form of the one prescribed by the Local Improvement Guide - Mr. Locher will prepare.) Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to close the hearing at 9:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. 258 May 29, 1979 Kulaszewicz.. Motion dec1ax,ed AD4q ed; Mr. McLean wondered if the matter of the second well should be authorized at this time. Mr. Zelinka felt it probably would be less costly to do as part of this project. Mr. Gotwald said this must be done as a separate project, but some of the work can be done at this time and he will have an informal report for the Council in a few weeks. It will take about 6/8 weeks to complete the report on the improvements but this can be ready sooner. The hearing on the subject of Deer Pass Trail was called to order at 9:45 P.M. Mr. Gotwald said ti would cost approximately $6000.00 to up grade that street to City specifications. Thw owners of the 30 acres to the South and West had talked to Mr. Gotwald and indicated they might participate in the upgrading of this street in order to gain access to their property. Mr. LaBuda said he would like the street left as it - no imporvements done. Mayor Karth asked his reasons for this position and Mr. LaBuda said he has no plats for the area. Mr. Gotwald said if this cost is split down the middle, it would cost Mr. LaBuda approximately $500.00 per lot. Mr. Prokop asked how the road specifications differ from the specifications in 1974? Mr. Gotwald said they were the same. Mr. Prokop asked if the Council can decide that the road is complete? Mr. Gotwald itemized the things that need to be done before the road is considered complete. Mr. McLean asked what had been expended to date and Mr. Prokop said $6900.00. Mr. McLean moved to instruct Mr. Gotwald to do a feasibility study to bring that street up to City standards and to proceed into the assessment hearing process. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion de- clared passed. Mr. Jankus said he will be in Florida. He is in favor of this project and wanted this to go on the record. It was suggested that he write a letter to that effect. He will also leave his new address at the office. Mr. Zelinka moved to close the hearing at 10:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. The hearing for consideration of an increase in the On -Sale Liquor Licenses was called to order at 10:05 P.M. The Clerk had obtained a listing from the League of Minnesota Cities on teh current charges by other municipalities. This was discussed. Mr. Schneider suggested each license be increased by $500.00 per year. He asked Mr. Lcoher if this could be done by Resolution and Mr. Locher said, Yes. Mr. McLean said the Planning and Zoning Board is looking at the current fee schedule with possible changes in mind. He felt this should be done by Resolution and then have a hearing on all fees at the same time. Mr. Schneider moved to pass a Resolution to increase the On -Sale Liquor License fee from $2,000.00 per year to $2,500.00 per year effective July 1, 1979 for the year ending June 30, 1980, Sunday to remain at $200.00 Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. There was sone discussion on the charges for Off-sale licenses - why the variance in the charges? Mr. Locher was asked to research this. Mayor Karth reported that specifications for the dump truck will be available at the next meeting. It is necessary to order now for delivery sometime in early 1980. Mr. McLean presented the Planning and Zoning Report from the meeting held on May 16, 1979. The Planning and Zoning Board had requested Mr. Locher to bring Ordinance #20, which deals with Council procedures, up to date. Mr. Ken Rehbein had presented preliminary sketch for platting of lands called Arena Acres. The Planning and Zoning Board had made some recommendations for change and asked tha- l-this be returned to Planning and Zoning. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed, Mayor Karth Abstaining- Mr. Allen Robinson had presented two variances to transfer title of Tots of less than 22 acres. Each lot had the required 150' frontage and is all the Land that Mr. Rob- inson owns abutting Pine Street. Planning and Zoning had recommended approvtl with no discussion of Park,Funds. Mr. McLean moved to approve the variance on Lots A & C, with $330.00 to be paid to the Park Fund prior to receipt of the variances. Se- conded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Fran Burque had requested a variance for the transfer of title on a parceliof land of less than 22 acres. The Planning and Zoning had recommended approval with the stipulation that Mr. Burque plain this land and this lot the included in the plat. This plat to be reviewed at the June Plam #ing and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. McLean s,o'moved. Mr. Zelinka asked what happens if the platting is not carried forward. Mr. McLean said Mr. Burque would have to pay the Park Fee. Mr. Burque agreed that he would pay y the amount of $200.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ze+inka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Tim Rehbein had been asked to submit a variance for the secind lot in the mixup on Knoll Drive. The survey for the second variance had not arrived Mr. McLean moved to hold this until this document is available. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion de- clared passed. Mr. Alexjew had applied for a variance for a driveway of over 300 feet. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval. Mr. McLean moved to approve this variance with the stipulations that the maintenance of this driveway be the responsibility of the owner. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinila questioned the City responsibility in case of an emergency and Mr. Locher said the City has no legal responsibility. Mr. Howard Cluckey presented two variances for the splitting of a lot at 7009 Lakeview. This is a corner lot and this has been allowed in this area. Planning and Zoning had recommended approval. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion de- clared passed. Mr. Plemmons had asked for variances to split his land into 3 additional lots. There was sorpe discussion that, anything over one lot must become a plat. Mr. Zelinka com- puted the Park Fee of $337.38. Mr. McLean moved to approve this variance for Lot 1B -3B & 4B with the Brovision that Mr. Plemmons pay $337.38 to the Park Fund before the variances are issued. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion decitred passed. May 29, 1979 Mr. Dennis Nelson had applied for a Special Use Permit for keeping of one horse ' on a parcel of land of only 22 acres. After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved jto approve the keeping of one horse, valid III for Mr. Dennis Nelson only and with an annual review, the property to be fenced. There was discussion on the housing of the animal. Mr. Nelson was reminded that he would need a building permit for any construction. Motion was seconded by Mr. Kul- aszewicz. Motion declated passed, There had been some discussion on the Reschanau Estates, but more information was needed. This matter will be heard at the June meeting. Mr. Howard had presented plans for the expansion of the Baldwin Lake Trailor Court. This also needed more information and was delayed. Mr. McLean moved that variance be submitted for the 10° angle requirement. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The plat of Shenandoah 111 had been considered. This is the same plat that was pre =- sented in 1977 and was merely reviewed. Mr. McLean moved to approve the Plat of Shenandoah 111 subject tc Anoka County High- way Department, RCWD, DNR, with money in the amount of $2420.00 to be accepted in leiu of land for park purposes. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declated' passed. Mr. McLean moved to set a public hearing for June 11, 1979 at 9:'00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. There had been some problem with the operations of Mr. Richard Klenck. This matter is III to be on the June P &Z AgendaA The Planning and Zoning Sub- committee had made some recommendations for the control of house sizes. Howeveq-, Mr. McLean felt the Planning and Zoning needed some directions from the Council as to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He felt the Plan should be set, then the Ordinances considered to fit the Plan. He felt this Board should be con- centrating in getting the whole plan done and then adopt ordinances to support the plan. Mr. McLean felt that many gf the existing ordinances should' be brought up to date, but this could also fit into this grocess. There was a mention of a change made by the State Legislature in therflatting Process, Mr. 92ocher will check this out. Mr. Schneider said his understanding of the variances granted to Mr. Glenn Rehbein were that "this was to be an experimentat project ". Mr. Locher said this was accepted as experimental on 1) smaller lots; 2) s'maller houses; 3) Houses built inside, Mr. Schneider moved that "experimental" be defined as 1) the completion of the project or 2) December 31, 1980, whichever comes first. This to apply to Shehandoah 111 only. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved that all recommendations from the Planning and Zoning dealing with changes to be included in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, be held uiutil the work on that document is finished. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Mdsd;ion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz also reported on a meeting of the Personnel Commission. After some discussion, the Personnel Commission had recommended to the Council that Mrs. Margie Roisum be included in the City's H &W program. Mr. Kulaszewicz so moped. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declated passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz also reported on a meeting with Mr. Mobley, Building Inspector, in which this Commission was told that Mr. Mobley will be resigning as of January 1, 1980. The matter of a replacement was briefly discussed. Mr. Schneider suggested this matter be May 29, 1979 tabled until the matter of a City Administrator is settled. Mr. Locher reported on the request for holding of a two day pig roast by a local cit- izen. He reported on the various permits that mustibe obtained. No decision on this matter. Mr. Gotwald reported on the progress of streets w #thin the various plats. All is being done on schedule. Mr. Locher had checked the bond for gambling at the VFW and found in order. Mr. McLean moved to approve this operation. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #910 & 911. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to approve checks #9690 through and including #9707. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 1:00 A.M. Seooeded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at the r ular Council meeting held on June II, I979.L EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OrTHErCITY OFlLINO LT surer ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, was duly held in the City Hall, City of Lino Lakes;at 8:00 P.M., on the 14th day of May, 1979. The following members were present: Mayor Harvey Karth, and Councilmen Richard Kulaszewicz, John McLeap, Robert Schneider,and Richard Zelinka, and the following members were absent: none. Councilman McLean introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Whereas, the City Council of the City of Lirao Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, has, on its own motion, ordered a hearing to be held to consider the vacation of a portion of utility easements lying within the corporate limits of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows, to -wit: A utilt'iry easement as shown on the plat of Twilight Acres, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office fo the County re- corder, ,noka County, Minnesota, over, a strip of land 10 feet in width, as measured at right angles, parallel with and adjacent to and Northeasterly of the Southwesterly line of Lot 2, Block 2, of said subdivision. and, A utility easement as shown on said plat, offer a strip of land 10 feet in width parallel with and adjacent to and lying Northwesterly of the Southeasterly lino 4f Lot 3, Block 2, of said subdivision, except that part thereof lying South of a line parallel with and dista tt d0 feet North of the Souther' y l i ne of- said Lot 3, Block 2. and Whereas, published notice of the hearing held this 14th day of May, 1979, at 11:30 o'clock, P.M. at the City Hall in the City of Lino Lakes, was duly made for two weeks, on, April 19, 1979, and April 26, 1979, in the ForesttLake Times, and posted of said hearing, since April 27, 1979, was duly made, all as required by law, giving legal notice as required by law;