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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/1979 Council MinutesMay 14, 1979 263 from. Witness my hand officially as such Clerk - Treasurer and the officio seal of the City, this J itZ day of 1979. Edna L. Sarner City Clerk - Treasurer, City of Lino Lakes Anoka County, Minnesota June 11, 1979 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:oo P.M., June 11, 1979, by MayorKarth. Council members present; McLean, Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; Kulaszewicz. Mr. Locher was also present. On considering the minutes gf the Board of Review meeting held on May 9 , 1979 it was discovered that Mr. McLean had not been included in the 'members present'. Mr. Schneider mo ed to approve the minutes as presented, with Mr. McLean to be included as being present, and w$th the Clerk to confirm the plats and parcel numbers that action was takennolace on with Mrs. Roisum. Seconded by Mr_..McLean. Motion was declared passed with Mr. Zelinka abstaining. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of May 29, 1979 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 31, 1979 as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: .. Mr. Gotwald had forwarded a feasibility study for the improvement 6f Andall Street. He had found some problems in the lot lines when comparing the half section map with the aerial. Mr. McLean moved to ask:;the applicants to present a survey on all pro- perty and define the setbacks and roadhwidths. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion de- clared passed. This will be handled by Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Locher. .. Mr. Gotwald had also prepared a feasibility study for the completion of Deer Pass Trail. This cost should be allocated on a fromt foetage basis to each of the pro perty owners and brougftrt back to the next Council meeting. .. Northwestern Bell had presented plans for the installation of buried cable on Wood Duck Trail and Blue Bill Land. Mr. Gotwald had checked and approved these plans. Mr. McLean moved to approve this application. Seconded by Mr. Zleinka. Motion de- clared passed. ..Northwestern Bell had applied for the installation of a buried cable on Marth, Leo- nard adn Jon Streets in Sunset Oaks. Mr. Gotwlad had checked and approved with the stipu.lttion that newly surfaced streets will not be cut - all installation must be pushed through. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this application with the above stip- ulations. Seoonded by Mr. MazLean. Motion declared passed. .. Northwestern Betl'had presented plans'for the installation of buried cable on Ware Road and Arrowhead Drive in Shenandoah. Mr. Gotwald had checked and recommended ap- proval of this. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. .. Mr. McLean moved to authorise the Clerk to apply for reimbursement for the attend - ance of Clifford Ross, Jr. in BCA. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. .. A copy of a permit approved by the DNR for the expanding of a ponding area on Bald Eagle Lake was discussed. Since this affects Hugo, the Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this permit to Hugo. ..The specida meeting scheduled for June 13th with the City of Shoreview had been can - celled. A Latterdate will be set. 264 June 11, 1979 Mayor Karth introduced Angela Anderson of the DNR, who was here to present some ideas on a proposed trail system. Ms. Ander presented a pap with several ideas outlined. She reported that the State Legislature had passed a law in 1973 instructing the DNR to lay out a trail fr ®m Arden Hills to Taylor's Falls, which she felt indicated the use of NSP ritht- of -way. This is a 50' right -of -way and Ms. Anderson indicated it would be used basically for a sonw mobile trail. However, there is also consideration of using the Chain of Lakes, Park and Ms. ANderson has been talking to Mr. Torkildson on this prospect. Another possibility is to follow the river. Mr. McLean asked Ms. Anderson if she was aware of this City's attitude twoard more open space, trails, etc., within this City and she said, +No. the formation of the Chain of Lakes Park was breifly explained and the fact that this City has adopted an attitude of complete 'resistance to any more such devel`opment' within this City. Ms. Anderson said she was here to get ideas from this C0uncil. This is the third such hearing she had conducted and has several more scheduled. Mr. Locher felt that the document on the NSP ownership of the 50' strip should be examined. Mr. Locher felt that the underlying fee owner would not be NSP, but the original property owner. He said it is very rare that a power company acquires the fee title io'such an easement. Mr. Locher said if this easement had been ac- quired by iminent domain for the purpose of power (bine, he doubted very much if the use could be changed without the consent of the property owners. There was discussion of the proposed usage of the trail With Mayor Karth asking what.: were the plans for the crossing of 135E. Ms. Anderson said the use of 80th had been considered. This would beam that several' miles of Lino Lakes and Huge would be used to get from one portion of the trail to another. Mayor Karth objected to this suggestion.- Mr. McLean moved to notify the 'DNR that this :Council is not in favor of adding any more park land, trails, etc., to what this Community has already contributed. Se- conded by Mr. Zleinka. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Anderson said she would keep this Council informed of What is being done on this matter. The Clerk presented a request 'from Allen Tapp for the storage bf an unlicensed' vehicle while Mr. Tapp is in the service. fir. Zelinka moved tb approve this re- quest and to waive fee. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion 'declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to approve a request for a 3.2% Beer licende for August 4, 1979 for the Lino Area Recrelation Association to be held at St. Joe's Church and sponsored by the VFW. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve a Bingo license for August 12 and a 3.2% beer licence for August 11, and 12 for St. Joseph Church. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion de- bJared passed:' Mayor Karth reopened the hearing on Peltier Lake View plat by W. & G. Rehbein at 8:30 P.M. This plat hearing was continued for the purpose of a report from the Rice Creek Watershed Board. This matter is on the agenda of June 27, 1979 of the RCWD and a report will not be available until after that meeting. Mr. McLean moved to continue this hearing until July 9, 1979 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth suggested that the petition for street lighting in Shenandoah be con- sidered at this time. Mr. Volk suggested that he consult with Mr. Gotwald and- June j j , 1979 with NSP on the general lighting needed in this area. Mr. McLean said the Planning and Zoning is working on this matter as part of the overall Comprehensive Land Use Plan in order to provide consistency in the City Lighting program. 265 The needed light on the corner of County Road 14 and 84 was discussed. Mr. McLean moved that both these ma+ters be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning for recommendation Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth reported on the trash pickup just completed, itemizing the cost. The general consensus of the Council was this had been a good thing. The Public Hearing on the plat Shenandoah III was called to order at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Locher read the notice of legal publication. The suggested area of ponding that will be presented to the Rice Creek Watershed Board on June 27, 1979 was discussed briefly. Also the requirements of the Anoka County Highway Department in their upgrading of Birch Street. Mr. McLean moved to approve the Shenandoah III plat subject to reports from RCWB and DNR and the Anoka Higeway Department. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to close the hearing at 9:07 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka presented the actions of the Park Board. In view of the fat that he was out of town and could not attend the meeting, Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Liljedahl to present this report. Mrs. Liljedahl reported on the special meeting held earlier this evening on the four season building they are proposeing to be constructed at the City Hall Park. This is a walk out, two story structure, expandable with a rough estimate on construction of $60,000.00/$70,000.00. The use of a solar heating system has been discussed. Mr. Larry Crouse, a member of the Park Board has agreed to assist the City in applying for a grant. How- ever, if a grant is applied for for this building, the construction will have to be delayed until next year, and the Park Board would prefer to start on this as soon as possible. The very rough preliminary plans were discussed with Mrs. Liljedahl saying that with Mr. Mobley's assistance, these plans could be completed for under $1,000.00. The person who would do the drawings is not a registered acrhitect, but the plans could be certified by Mr. Gotwald. The fee for a registered architect is usually 10% of the cost, which in this case could run as high as $7,000.00. The Park Board is asking the Council to consider the construction of this building. Mr. McLean asked what the uses would be and who would use the building? Mrs. Liljedahl said the lower level would be used as a warming house, the LARA, Scouts, Lions, J.C. all could use part of this building for meetings. She felt the school facilites are over used and over crowded and there is a definite need for such a building in this City. Mr. Zelinka explained that Mr. Crouse works with the grants program and has agreed to assist the staff and park board members in applying for a grant for the use in the park system at $16.00 per hour. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the expenditure of up to $1200.00 for build- ing plans and Mr. Crouse to assist in writing the grant application to be taken from the dedicated park funds, plans to be reviewed by Mr. Gotwald. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. 266 June 11, 1979 Mr. McLean moved to designate Mr. Zelinka as the person to be responsible for approval of the espenditures of these funds. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. In other actions of the Park Board, Mr. Zelinka reported that Mr. Shaw, of the newly formed JC's had attended the Park Board meeting seeking a project. It was suggested they take a look at the land on 7th Avenue. Mrs. Lynn Schwankl and her 4H Troup, had offered to plant some seedlings. Mr. Volk reported some had already been planted and more will be planted. There had been discussion as to the need for park hours to be on the signs, but was felt if this is necessary, a removable sign can be added. There are requisitions for a sprayer and chemicals. These purchases are not in the budget. There was discussion on the avilability of funds with Mr. Zelinka moving to approve requisitions #913 and #914 subject to Mr. Schneiders determination of the availability of funds. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth presented a list from Mr. Volk of things that need to be checked by Mr. Gotwald. 1) the drainage problem in the Lakeview area; 2) 64th Street and the LeRoux operation in that area; 3) LaMotte Road is breaking up very badly; 4) provide an estimate for the repairs needed on East Shadow Lake Drive; 5)recommendations for the repair of the catch basins in Shenandoah. Mr. Zelinka moved that a letter be written to Mr. Gotwald outlining these problems and ask for a report at the next Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mayor Karth presented the pooblems with Mr. Donald Holzmer and Mr, Forrest Tagg in relation to the Court actions pending. Mr. Holzmer's appearance has been continued ; Mr. Tagg is due in court on the 13th. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved that a letter be written to Mr. Robert Johnson, Anoka County Attorney, asking that the matter with Mr. Holzemr be handled immediately. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. This letter is to be over Mayor Karth's signature with copies to be sent to the Anoka County Commissioners. There was discussion on the need for a fifth full time patrolman. Mr. Ken Kjer will accept the position with two stipulations. 1) he would ask to start at the top wage since he will be coming to this department with 9 years experience; and 2) he would ask for some gaurantee that the position would be permanent in that, when and if, Mr. Kirschbaum returs, he will not be bumped out of a full time position. There was discussion on the latest letter from Mr. Kirschbaums' Attorney and the demands and statements in that letter. It was felt there was nothing definite on when Mr. Kirschbaum would return or whether he could return. Mr. Zelinka felt that Mr. Kirschbaum should work as a aprt time employee on a full time schedule for at least one year before he is reestablished as a full time member of the Police department. The general consensus of the Council was that perhaps the entry at a higher salary level could be accepted, but they could not gaurantee the position. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Locher to contact Mr. Wisenberger for June 11, 1979 advise on this problem and to send a letter to the City. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. This matter is to be put on the June 25th, 1979 agenda. Chief Myhre said he had checked out Mr. McShannock's complaint against the operations of Mr. Ford. Mr. Ford has been given 14 days to clean up the area. Chief Myhre will also check with Mr. Beach, the tree inspector. There had been some questions on the need to rezone the area planned for the expansion of the Baldwin Lake Trailer Park. Mr. Locher recommended this be rezoned to R6 to insure the consistency of usage. Mr. Locher will send a letter on this matter. There was also discussion on the existing residence that has no frontage and only an 8' easement for entrance. It was felt that perhaps some other arrangements could ! be made in this area. Mr. Locher had also checked on the different rates charged for off -sale liquor licenses by various communities. This rate is established ny the population figure; 1st class Cities - $1000.00; 10,000 Jopulation - $200.00; 5,000 /10,000 - $150.00; under 5,000 - $100.00. Mr. Locher had been contacted by an Attorney about the variances issued to Mr. Luther LeVessuer in that one of the figures on the survey is incorrect. He had also contacted the Clerk on this matter and had been told it would be necessary to present a correct survey before any action can be taken. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #916 and #915, all others to be held until the financial report is ready. These requisitions to be presented at the June 25, 1979 meeting for consideration. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve checks #9713 through and including #9744. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr! Mobley gave the Council a brief summary of the septic system problems at the Donald Shackle residence on 4th AVenue and a copy of the system that must be installed in order to insure proper operation. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 11:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council meeting held on July 9, 1979. Edna . Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer June 25, 1979 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., on June 25, 1979 by Mayor Karth. Council members present; Kulaszewicz, Zelinka. Absent; McLean Schneider. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were present. The Minutes of the Hune 11, 1979 meeting were tabled for consideration at the July 9, 1979 meeting due to a lack of quorum of members present at the June 11, 1979 meeting.