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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/1972 Council Minutes22 8/14/72 Mr. Marier questioned bill #4665 on repair work on Unit #203, noting that there was a dire need for the work to be done in May, but it was not done until July 12th. Mr. Jaworski said the alignment was not a dire need, but was needed. Mr. Zelinka asked if this was preventive maintenance; Mr. Jaworski stated that the truck repeatedly wore out the front tires. There was more discussion. Mr. Cardinal said he felt Mr. Bohjanen should sign the police requisitions as head of that department. He asked if we normally get road mix at North Branch as in bill #4662; Clerk said the strike was on and that was the closest place we could get it. Mr. Marier made a plea again that we get approval from the Council to spend money for Lino Lakes as we are elected and responsible to the people; if there is so little respect for procedure we are in trouble. Mr. Zelinka greed, but noted that there are delays in getting administrative policy into play. He thought we might need a clear set of directives; it was noted that we have one. Clerk asked how Council wished to handle approval of things that can't wait for a Council meeting; members felt it could be done by phone. Mr. Bohjanen said again that he felt this had been approved ahead of time. Mr. Marier noted that there were no estimated prices on requisition #124 for alignment on 2 vehicles. Mr. Zelinka felt we could approve of having the work done as it is an inconsistency to not approve of it when complaining that a previous job hadn't been done immediately. Mr. Marier said that this is preventive maintenance and we should get estimates. Gerald Johnson said the cost Was $11.50 plus $2 per wheel; this was put on the requisition by Mr. Zelinka. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay all the billds, #4636 -4667 inclusive. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 10:50 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. Minutes approved at the meeting of August 28, 1972 Clerk Treasurer 8/28/72 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on August 28, 1972 was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Present were Trustees Cardinal, Marier and Zelinka; absent was Trustee Jaworski. Also present were Attorney Locher and Clerk- Treasurer Mrs. Emerton. Mr. Locher stated that proper legal terminology would have to be inserted later into the August 10th minutes regarding the resolution on Page 3. Mr. Cardinal moved to approve the recommendation that the proper legal terminology be inserted into the minutes of August 10th. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Carried. Mr. Marier moved toapprove the minutes of August 10th as corrected by the above insertion. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Carried. The following corrections were made to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 14th: Page 1, paragraph 8, line 9, change end sentence to read, "Mr. Marier felt that the Clerk's requirements should be spelled out according to the divisions of the contract which was read." Page 4, paragraph 5, line 2, change "$200" to read "$250 ". Mr. Cardinal moved to approve the minutes of August 14th as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. 8/28/72 Clerk reported receipt of the second half of the cigarette tax apportionment in the amount of 53,581.24, liquor tax in the amount of $3,027.44, and mobile home tax in the amount of $202.30. The affidavit of publication of the weed notice in the Forest IIILake Times was received. 1 Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of St. Paul stating that they would not consider a longer lease on the Baldwin Lake property. After discussion, the Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Hamblin asking him to meet with the Park Board to discuss further lease and possibilities for construction. Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Gulf Oil Company stating that they had secured the house and filled the well at the Lake Drive location between Lilac Street and 135W . Clerk reported receiving a call from Mr. Frank Graham of NSP concerning reading the water meter at the pumphouse. She had filled him in on the situation with U. S. Lakes Development. He had stated that U. S. Lakes will be billed for the service until we notify them that we have taken it over. A. letter from Mrs. Bernadine Skoglund concerning the dead trees at the Skelly Station next door was read. This was discussed. The Clerk was directed to send a letter to Skelly Oil, with a copy to the local leasee, telling them to give us an answer in 10 days on their intentions on removing the dead trees. Mr. James Ray was present to discuss our insurance. He stated that the contract which we negotiated on the fire coverage on all the buildings, properties and contents must be sent to the Fire Underwriters annually for evaluation. He noted that the rate we get on the overall policy ispoorer than what we would get on the Hall alone, mainly because of the park buildings. The rate changes from year to year. A new statement of values must go in, and the Bureau re- establishes the contract. Mr. Ray stressed that he doesn't issue the rate; however, he guessed that increasing the value of the Hall by 15% would probably cost less than $200. Mr. Marier asked what position we are put in if once the Bureau receives the criteria from the Clerk. Mr. Ray said that he sends the material in and they eventulally take action on it. Mr. Ray noted that one thing we have going for us is that we were inspected for a lower classification in Lino, but they haven't notified the agents yet. Mr. Ray made it clear that the contract amount could be negotiated at any time. Mr. Locher asked Mr. Ray about the flood insurance. mr. Ray noted that this insurance had been revised as of July 1, 1972, and that there was one carrier in the area. The rates had been cut to 1 /10 of their former amounts. There was considerable discussion on this. Mr. Marier moved to set further discussion on flood insurance for the September llth agenda at 8:30 P.M., and to invite Mr. Wright to answer questions. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. cardinal said it had been brought to his attention that some group had used the new diamond at Sunrise Park for tournament games over the past weekend. It was felt that the group should be charged $50.00 for the use of the diamond. Mr. Cardinal reported that the snowfence around the ball diamonds had been broken down, and asked the members' feelings on putting cyclone fence or some other permanent fence IIIaround the diamonds, taking one at a time. It was decided to get more prices. Mr. Cardinal noted that there was requisition for lumber to construct players boxes at the hockey rinks; he noted that the rinks were not painted due to the weather and other things. Mr. Marier reported that he had attended the last Park Board meeting in Mr. Cardinal's place. This was a joint meeting with the Environmental Commission. 24 8/28/72 There was no quorum of either group, but movies were shown of the heron rookery. He noted that two letters had been submitted for a working park proposal. The working group has completed their map and is ready to present it to the Park Board and Environmental Commission. A special meeting has been set for September 13th at 8:00 P. M. for the three groups, and members will be notified. The plan will then come for Council approval and a public hearing. Mr. Marier said it had come to his attention that the Park Board has a hard time getting quorums for their meetings and suggested that letters be sent to members as to their intent. Mr. Cardinal stated that he had tried calling members before meetings but it didn't help. The Clerk was instructed to write the Park Board members asking their intentions, and asking them to reply within 10 days. Mr. Cardinal reported that copies of the Watershed regulations were received, and noted that if we don't have a comprehensive sewer plan we will have to get one done by the Engineer. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Locher if he had the deeds from Mrs. Wilhelmy. Mr. Locher said he did not, but he had the draft of an agreement from her attorney, which he read, which would give her a quit claim deed. Mr. Locher explained which trees would have to be removed, the fence replacement and the road easements. Mr. Marier stated that it was his understanding that we would start construction of Peltier, Pine and Holly in August. There are only two months left in the construction schedule. When he brought this up at the last meeting he was told that we were on schedule. Mr. Marier moved that we direct the Road Department to concentrate on Peltier, Pine and Holly with work to be done in the next few days if possible, and to get back on schedule. ,Seconded by Mr. ''elinka. Carried. Mr. Marier nod that we have waited two months for input on the negotiations with Hugo on 34th Avenue. Clerk stated that Mr. Jaowrski was to have met with Hugo representatives at 6:00 P. M. today. Mr. Bohjanen said this should be left for the next meeting. 1 1 Mr. Cardinal stated that he thought they were having difficulties on Ware Road, and it was to be rolled. Mr. Marier felt we should not pay the bill until he was finished. Clerk said the bill had just arrived. Mr. Bohjanen said to hold. Mr. Marier reported on the last P && meeting, congratulating its members for their attendance which has been outstanding. He stated that Mrs. Morehouse had again re- quested the extension of 79th Street. She was asked to seek advice from someone as to which way she wants to develop her property, and to bring some definite plans the next time she appears. Jack Menkveld had questioned the use of two parcels of land and asked about trailer courts. He was reminded of what had happened the last time this came up. He was advised of the proposed R -4 use of the parcels except for the 300' commercial strip along Highway 8. It had been suggested that he buy the present Baldwin Lake Mobile Home Court and develop that. Mr. Marier moved to grant Francis Burque a variance to Ordinance 21A on the recommendation of the PO, on property described as follows: The North 160 feet of the ,South 355.5 feet of the West 183 feet of the Southwest r'uarter (SW 1/4) of Section 25, T31, R22, Anoka County, Minnesota Subject to County Road 54. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Locher noted that the deed stated that the property was subject to a utilities easement. Mr. Marier reported that the question of certification of our sign code had been brought up again, and asked W. Locher how it was coming. Mr. Locher said he had 8/28/72 talked to Mr. Nasik and found that we can issue licenses for signs, but on through highways the land must be zoned commercial. Mr. Wasik hadn't written yet as his III office had run into couple of snags and was waiting for answers from the Attorney's General's office. Mr. Marier noted that the P &7 thought it would help if the Mayor sent a letter personally. After discussion, Mr. Bohjanen said he would draft a letter to Mr. Wasik. 1 1 Mr. Marier reported that the P&Z suggested that something be done about several re- zonings which had been granted in the past, and on which land no construction had taken place in the 12 month period allowed in the zoning code. After discussion it was decided that letters would be written to all who had received re- zoning more than 12 months ago asking their intentions as to building. Mr. Locher stated that the re- zonings were not automatically void. but that the Council would have to pass ordinances repealing the re- zoning ordinances. Mr. Marier reported that there was a general P &7 discussion on the mining of Village lands, noting that the ordinance requires a.permit to mine. Mr. Locher stated that the ordinance left the fee to be determined by resolution. This was discussed at length with Francis Burque and Clyde Rehbein. Mr. Cardinal moved to set the permit fee for mining dirt at $100 plus 15 per yard, with the yardage to be determined by the 'Engineer; the 6100 to include $10 for the Clerk's fee for the permit; all costs be taken out of the $100; however, if the costs amount to more than 6100, then this should come out of the yardage fees. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. Mr. Marier felt that Francis Burque should like to apply for a permit if he has anything going on at present. Mr. Marier reported that the P &7 suggested that Mr. King present elevations for the drainage on his horse stable in detail on his prints. A letter will be sent. Mr. 7elinka reported that the Personnel Commission had written the specs for a utilities maintenance man around the job, not around the man. He had hoped that Mr. Gotwald would be here since the Commission had asked him for suggestions on the specs for the lift station and pumphouse work. However, he asked the Council to take specs under consideration subject to amendments. There was some discussion. Mr. 7elinka noted that the salary range had come from industry rather than municipal scale since they felt they would rather see a qualified man come from industry with the necessary capabilities. Mr. Marier wanted to do some research on the going municipal rates, stating that we don't have much room for negotiation in the range as set. This will be put on the next agenda. Mr. 7elinka felt the Council should think about setting a maximum amount aside for the repair of vehicles in an amergency and discuss this later:,, Mr. Locher reported that he had been contacted by Mr. Charles Leckie, Jr., about a variance on a parcel of land, 110' x 331', less than 21/2 acres and 150' frontage, on which he had been given a building permit in April of 1970, but which he could not sell until the matter of a variance was straightened out. Mr. Locher noted that the contract had been recorded on Feb. 23, 1966 and the deed recorded on January 26, 1968. Mr. Leckie noted that his father had acquired a parcel `lest of his at that time, but had since sold it. After discussion, Mr. Cardinal moved that the matter come before the P &7 so they can look at the variance request. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Clerk asked the reason for sending this to the P &7 as the house was already constructed. Mr. Marier stated that there was a vacant lot on each side of the parcel. Motion carried. The hearings were set at 8:15 P.M. before the P&Z on September 20th and the Council on September 25th. Mr. Locher stated that this was needed for closing on the house. Mr. Locher read a letter from a Robert Bertrand dated August 15th, concerning speeding on Ware Road. Mr. Myhre stated that he had seen Mr. Bertrand and helped him draft the letter. The problem was in identifying the driver. Mr. Myhre noted that most of the 26 8/28/72 traffic signs on Ware can't be read. Mr. Locher felt that Mr. Myhre could accompany Mr. Bertrand to the home of the car's owner, and if he could identify that person as the driver, Mr. Myhre could write him a ticket for careless driving. There was some discussion. Mr. Locher reported that he had the acceptances of roads to be signed on the Miller Road (81st St. West) and the extension of Baldwin Lake Road. Mr. Locher had copies of the injunction issued against Circle Pines Utilities serving Molin Concrete with natural gas, and read portions of the findings. He noted that this injunction had been served a week ago Saturday, and North Central Public •service began service to Molin on that date. He noted that Circle Pines can appeal this decision, and that Circle Pines cannot charge any costs in this case against the Lino Lakes portion of the gas system. The possibility of having previous such costs removed from our portion of the system was discussed also. It was decided that we would check on the exact amounts and dates of any previous costs billed against the system, and if the amount was substantial, to possibly go to court to have them removed in view of the outcome of this case. Mr. Bohjanen offered to get the information. Mr. Locher stated that we need a resolution of acceptance of the agreement on the Wilhelmy deed so that he can proceed to draft the acceptance of the deed. Mr. ' elinka asked if the road was what we wanted; Mr. Locher said there was no sense in building a 66' road in that location as the house is too close to the road and it would create a hardship for Mrs. Wilhelmy. The Engineer had said this was acceptable. Mr. ?elinka moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk - Treasurer to sign the agreement for the.roadway from Mrs. Wilhelmy. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Charles Cape, CD Director, commented on the proposed marking system for household items. He asked for permission to order the stickers and to join the national group. The CD thought 3 marking tools would be sufficient. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the Civil Defense to go ahead with the Operation Identification program and to get the stickers as requested. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Cape read the CD activities report during the past quarter. He noted that the CD would like to give a Halloween party for local children instead of having them go out for tricks or treats due to reports of dope and other things being added to food. The CD would donate some of the food and ask for contriubtions from merchants; there would be no concessions. Mr. Cape stated that the CD recommended that an ordinance be adopted on requireing mobile homes to have certain tie downs to protect them in high winds. Mr. Bohjanen stated that Skyline Auto Body is still hauling in garbage, and that they had promised to stop this when they got the building permit for the paint shop addition. He noted that he had tried to call the County on this as they gave the dumping permit in the first place. It was decided the Mayor should make the necessary contacts to have Skyline tagged for the dumping. Clerk stated that she had called Mrs. Donald Opp and was told that they may sell their trailer and would like the matter of getting a 90 day permit dropped for now. After discussion, Mr. Marier moved to drop consideration of membership in the Metro League of Municipalities. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. 1 1 1 8/28/72 2 Clerk read a list of election judges for the September 12th primary election from the GOP party, but said none was received from the DFL. Mr. Cardinal moved to appoint Mrs. Sylvia Brisson as Chief Judge and to authorize her to attend the instructional meeting in Anoka on "ugust 30th with pay at $2.35 per hour. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. Mr. Myhre left to phone Mr. Jaworski for the list of names from the DFL. Mr. Cardinal moved to approve the application for a sewer license from Willard Olson dba Olson's Sewer Service, with the stipulation that the insurance and bond are in order. Seconded by Mr. 7elinka. Carried. Mr. Locher checked the papers. Mr. Myhre returned and stated that Mrs. Jaworski said the list was sent to the County. Mr. 7elinka moved to authorize the Clerk to accept the list of names for election judges from the DFL. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. 7elinka referred to a note from the clerk concerning application forms, and asked if the Personnel Commission was to make them up. Clerk noted that the Personnel Commission had been instructed to formulate a comprehensive application form after the hiring of the last policeman. NIr. Bohjanen thought Mr. Carey had this. Mr.7elinka thought we should order the usual forms from Miller -Davis until the new form is worked out. The requisitions were discussed. Mr. Marier wished to hold requisition No. 128 from the CD until we see which vehicles they are talking about. He felt that No. 132 for a mail box was excessive in cost and that we could get by cheaper by putting one in the door or outside. Also, that we could get a tractor battery cheaper than listed on No. 133. Mr. Marier moved to hold Requisitions No. 128, 132 and 133, and approve the rest of the requisitions. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. IIIClerk asked Mr. Locher for a definition of "being on record" regarding parcels of land. Mr. Locher said this means being filed with the Register of Deeds or Register of Titles. The bills were audited. Mr. Marier asked if we hadn't noted in the minutes that all mechanic work was to be done in the Shop, noting that the police car had been left with one mechanic for several days as it couldn't be started. There was discussion. Mr. Marier questioned the number of hours the Shop Foreman should spend in the office. Mr. 7elinka felt 20% of his time might be so spent. Mr. Marier said that 34 out of Mr. Backlin's 87 hours on his time sheet were office hours. Clerk was asked to get Bob Lundgren to fill in the roads he had worked on on his time sheet. Mr. 7elinka moved to pay bills #4668 - 4691 inclusive, and payroll checks #1801 - 1823 inclusive. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried with Mr. Marier voting No. for lack of accountability. The Clerk was instructed to write to the two mechanics that all work is to be done in the Shop. There was discussion on the terminating liquor bond for Stanley Thayer. Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 11 :53 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Ma ier. Carr Minutes approved at the September 11, 1972 Council meetin Clerk - Treasurer