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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/1991 Council Minutes190 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 6, 1991 Mayor Bisel called a work session of the Lino Lakes City Council to order at 3:30 P.M., Thursday, June 6, 1991. Council Members present: Kuether, Reinert, Bohjanen, Neal. Council Members absent: none. City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson were also present. Hokanson Development, Inc., Wenzel Farms Mr. Schumacher presented a letter from Kirk Corson, Hokanson Development, Inc. regarding the development of Wenzel Farms and his allegation that he was unable to get answers to questions and he had problems getting in touch with individuals. The Council discussed this matter at length. Mayor Bisel asked that a call be made to Mr. Corson explaining that the Council did expedite his project, that the Council wants Hokanson to build and explain that the City needs their cooperation. He asked that it be explained that ordinances and policies are in place and the Council will not get involved. Mr. Corson must take his concerns to the City Administrator. Mr. Schumacher explained that Hokanson Development would like to change the subdivision. They also have concerns regarding paying for the extension of utilities. Council Member Kuether said she has heard that assessments on each lot are approximately $14,000.00. Mr. Schumacher explained that the assessments on the town home lots are about $8,800.00. Mr. Schumacher asked the Council to call him if they have any concerns about this matter and he will get the facts. Mr. Schumacher told the Council that he meets with staff every Wednesday afternoon to review what is going on with each subdivision. This meeting sometimes last three (3) hours indicating that there is a lot of activity in Lino Lakes at this time. Consideration of City Council Compensation, Ordinance No. 03 - 91 Mr. Schumacher presented a memorandum to the City dated June 6, 1991. The memorandum explained that the original ordinance dealing with Council compensation was designed with the intention of the Council being able to conduct business in two (2) meetings per month. However, it is recognized that the Council now has four (4) scheduled meetings per month, in addition to unscheduled pre- meeting work sessions. In order to keep up with the increased demand on a council member's time, a per meeting charge may be implemented. Mr. Schumacher prepared language for a policy on per meeting charges PAGE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 6, 1991 and told the Council this matter would be placed in ordinance form and adopted by the Council. The ordinance would then be published and would become effective January 1, 1992 following the 1991 municipal elections as required by law. Council Member Kuether noted that the City is growing and the reason for additional meetings is to deal with the new development. Council Member Neal said that he did not mind the additional meetings and would continue to attend the meetings for nothing. However, he said he did not like the 3:30 P.M. meetings and preferred to meet at 8:00 A.M. or 9:00 A.M. Council Member Bohjanen said he wanted the meetings schedule well ahead of time. He also asked that the ordinance be worded very clearly to indicate that there is a need for the special meeting for development reasons. Council Member Kuether suggested that the rate of compensation be $40.00 per special meeting and asked that the compensation be tied to the need for the extra meetings and also indicate that this is a temporary matter, when the special meetings cease, so does the extra compensation. Discussion Concerning Schilling Industrial Park Mr. Schilling had presented a letter to the City offering to sell to the City the Lino Industrial Park for about $8,300.00 per acre. The Council discussed this letter on May 13, 1991 and asked Mr. Schumacher to offer Mr. Schilling $4,150.00 per acre. Mr. Schilling had responded to the offer saying he was willing to reduce his price, but not to what the City had offered. Mr. Schumacher explained to the Council that it would be advantageous for the City to purchase the Industrial Park. He noted that the City had access to financing such as TIF and MSA funding. In addition, the City could control who could locate in that area. The Council discussed making a counter offer to Mr. Schilling. Council Member Reinert suggested offering $6,500.00 per acre. Council Member Kuether suggested offering $7,500.00 per acre. She also suggested that the interest should be a flat amount, not a percentage. Council Member Kuether also suggested that the City be able to pay off the contract to Mr. Schilling earlier than stated. If the area is fully developed, the Council should have the option of paying off Mr. Schilling earlier. The Council discussed the mechanics of obtaining title to the property but not paying for it. Council Member Kuether suggested a method to implement this. Mr. Schumacher was instructed to contact Mr. Schilling and offer him $6,500.00 per acre, with a seven (7) year contract and a flat PAGE 2 191 19'2 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 6, 1991 interest amount. Council Member Neal told the Council that a petition is being circulated in the City of Centerville proposing to annex the City of Centerville to the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher explained that the City of Centerville has refused to pay a $600.00 bill from the Police Department for court appearances after the Centerville Contract had expired. He is following up on this matter. The work session adjourned at 4:45 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council on June 24, 1991. Marily G. Anderson, Harold L. Bisel, Clerk- Treasurer Mayor PAGE 3