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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1992 Council Minutesw 9 8 COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 DATE • TIME STARTED TIME ENDED • MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT : February 19, 1992 5:00 P.M. 6:50 P.M. Reinert, Neal, Kuether, Elliott None Staff Members present: Administrative Assistant, Dan Tesch, City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. The City Council interviewed applicants for the Park Board and the Planning Board starting at 4:00 P.M. today. CONSIDER PROCEDURES FOR BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mr. Schumacher explained that the applicants have all been interviewed and the Council can now determine how they wish to select individual candidates. The Council decided to have each Council Member cast individual votes for individual board applicants. Park Board - There were eight (8) applicants for these positions: Joseph W. Schmidt William Nissen Mona Allen Rocky J. Keehn Raymond Johnson John Bauman Brian Bourassa Jacquelyne Farm 6534 Hokah Drive 6925 West Shadow Lake Drive 6656 Hokah Drive 6574 Pheasant Run South 7971 Nancy Drive 8340 - 4th Avenue 563 Arrowhead Drive 6209 Centerville Road Brian Bourassa, Raymond Johnson, John Bauman and Jacquelyne Farm each received three votes and their names will be submitted on Monday night, February 24, 1992 for approval. Planning and Zoning Board - There were 16 applications for these positions: Brian Wessel 8300 East Rondeau Lake Road PAGE 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 19, 1992 Edward L. Schones Roger D. Scheunemann Paul Montain Robert E. King Richard P. Wickre Jay J. Cain Alan Irwin Ronald A. Zarada Bart Rehbein Donald A. Gorowsky Frederick Gelbmann Thomas Mesich Kathleen Nordine John Landers James Schaps 655 Shadow Court 7865 - 4th Avenue 6510 Centerville Road 198 Marvy Street 8061 Lake Drive 6584 Otter Lake Road 6466 Totem Trail 6334 Otter Lake Road 7547 Patti Drive 6941 Black Duck Drive 2008 Otter Lake Drive 7065 Rice Lake Lane 7190 Gray Heron Drive 7181 Sunrise Drive 6749 East Shadow Lake Drive James Schaps received four (4) votes and Tom Mesich, John Landers, Frederick Gelbmann and Kathleen Nordine each received three (3) votes and will be considered for appointment by the Council on Monday, February 24, 1992. Mayor Reinert reminded the Council Members that they could still nominate other candidates if they wished to do so. He also asked that the unsuccessful candidates be notified as soon as possible and let them know that their names will be kept on file in case of resignations or if other committees or boards are planned in the near future. This matter will be on the agenda for Monday evening, February 24, 1992. Mr. Schumacher will give a brief outline of the procedure, note all candidates were interviewed and introduce the names for Council action. Legal Newspaper - Mr. Andy Gibas, editor of the Circulating Pines addressed the Council. He explained that he would like the Circulating Pines newspaper to be considered as the legal newspaper and he would place all Lino Lakes legals in the Centennial Shopper. Mr. Gibas said he would guarantee that the Centennial Shopper would reach all residents in Lino Lakes regardless of what zip code the resident was in. Mr. Gibas also questioned the claim of the Quad Press regarding their delivery to all residents. He noted that a lot of their paper boxes are still buried in the snow and asked where they are putting the paper. Mr. Gibas also questioned the audit report presented by the Quad Press. Council Member Elliott said she has never seen the Centennial Shopper. Mayor Reinert read a letter from Mr. Gibas and explained that it is the goal of the Council to get legal information into every home. PAGE 2 99 I 0 o COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 19, 1992 Mr. Schumacher asked the Council if they wanted a legal or a shopper? He noted that not many residents will look in a shopper for legal information. The concept of a shopper is for shopping advertisement and the concept of a newspaper is for news. Council Member Neal suggested that both the Quad Press and the Circulating Pines be designated as the legal newspaper and then no one in the City can say they are not getting the news. It was noted that would mean double the legal costs. Council Member Elliott noted that there is a certain credibility level and legal publications should be in an actual newspaper. Mayor Reinert said that the Quad Press is delivered to paper boxes and the Centennial Shopper is delivered through the mail. He noted that the goal is to get the news into every home and this is done through the mail. Mrs. Anderson asked how news items that are not legal publications would be handled by Mr. Gibas. Mr. Gibas explained that all publications whether they be legal publications or news publications would be included in the Centennial Shopper. Mayor Reinert suggested contacting the Forest Lake Times to determine if they would still be interested in the same procedure as outlined by the Circulating Pines. If they are, this matter should be returned to a work session for further discussion. If the Forest Lake Times is not interested, the appointment of a legal newspaper can be added to the February 24, 1992 agenda. Municipal Attorney - Mr. Schumacher explained that he has checked the tape of the January 6, 1992 Special Council meeting and the direction given by the Council was to take the matter of municipal attorney appointment to the Council Work session on January 7, 1992. Mr. Schumacher explained that he thought the direction of the Council was to advertise the position. The advertisement was made and five (5) applications were received. Mayor Reinert said his idea was to advertise and look at various options for that position. Council Member Kuether said there was no discussion on the matter and she felt the advertisement was placed without full Council approval. Mayor Reinert said he felt that some things did happen this past year in terms of fulfillment of the City Attorney's obligation and he felt these things were not handled properly. Council Member Elliott said that she did not know enough about the qualifications of a city attorney but would like to see the letters that were received. She asked what would be the basis for comparison? Council Member Kuether felt that loosing one (1) lawsuit was not basis for replacement. Mayor Reinert said that PAGE 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 19, 1992 he had a problem with the way the matter was handled. Mayor Reinert explained that at the January 6, 1992 Special Council Meeting, he asked that several items be pulled from the appointment list and it was his intention that these items would be reviewed. He noted that maybe the matter did not move through the process as it should have. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, DARRELL SCHNEIDER Mr. Schneider explained that there will be no development items on the February 24, 1992 agenda. He reviewed the following items: Ebensteiner, Black Duck Estates, Phase I and Phase II - Elevations are currently being taken on this proposed development. Letters have been sent to residents regarding the surveying and this matter will be placed on the March 9, 1992 agenda. The drainage system that is being developed will be an improvement for the entire neighborhood. Mr. Schumacher noted that there has been 100% cooperation from the developer. When this matter reaches the Council there will be no loose ends and the developer has done everything that he has been asked to do. Mr. Ebensteiner suggested that the City consider the following policy: Allow developer to install his own improvements provided that he agrees to allow the City Engineer to prepare the design and perform the inspections. The developer would directly contract with the contractor. The City maintains control and has influence regarding the selection of the contractor. The Staff will draft the developers agreement, not the City Attorney and this will give the City better control of an improvement. The procedure will be more expedient since the City will not have to go through the bonding or bidding procedure. The City will require a letter of credit in the amount of 150% of the total cost of the improvement. Mayor Reinert asked if a contractor could claim discrimination? Mr. Schumacher explained that the City would not be employing or making a decision on who is the contractor. Shores of Marshan Lake - There are many issues to resolve on this proposed improvement. The zoning is currently R -3, Medium Density Residential. It is proposed to rezone the area to R -1, Single Family Residential. However, there is a problem fitting PAGE 4 0 1 io2 COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 19, 1992 the proper lot sizes into the plat. A second problem is the multi - family zoning on the north and south side of the development. If single family residential is allowed to develop, will there be a problem developing multi - family around the plat? In addition, Mr. Hanson, owner of the sea plane base is asking that all developers be sure to tell prospective customers that there are low flying aircraft in the area. Mayor Reinert suggested that all developers should be responsible for hiring a marketing firm that would let prospective buyers know these things. He suggested that selling agents be registered with the City and given enlightening courses. Council Member Neal said he has heard that some of the new residents in Wenzel Farms are not aware that there will be town homes constructed along Lake Drive. Council Member Kuether will discuss this matter with Mr. Hokanson and ask him to erect a sign. This matter will probably be placed on the March 9, 1992 agenda. Mr. Schumacher asked that the following items be placed on the next Council Work Session: 1. Clarification on Pine Oaks Addition 2. Pay Equity Update 3. Support Staff Salary Recommendations February 24, 1992 Agenda - Mr. Schumacher briefly reviewed the draft agenda. No changes were made. Mr. Schumacher reminded the Council of the Common Ground meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 1992. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on March 9, 1992. /-` Marilyn✓G. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor PAGE 5 1 1