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Septebmer 14, 1972
P special meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was called to order at 7 :50 P.M.
by Mayor Bohjanen. Trustees present; Mister Jaworski and Mr. 7elinka. Abssnt; Mr.
Marier and Mr. Cardinal. Also present was Attorney Locher. The minutes were taken
by Mrs. Sarner.
Mr. Jaworski moved to waive the 5 day written notice requirement.
Seconded by Mr. 7elinka. Carried.
The Tally sheets were read by the Deputy Clerk:
Senator in Legislature, 49th Dist.
Beverly Braun 46
Bev Gustafson 21
John Milton 113
No. of Blank or Defective Ballots
for this office 5.
U. S. Senator in Congress -DFL Party
Ralph E. Franklin 7
Tom Griffin 4
Richard (Dick) Leaf 3
*alter F. Mondale 109
No. of Blank or Defective Ballots
for this office 1.
Public Service Commissioner -DFL
William T. (.wady 5
Karl F. Rolvaag 68
Bill Walker 31
William Youngdahl 20
No. of Blank or Defective Ballots
for this office 0.
Public Service Comm. Rep. Party
P. Kenneth Peterson 42
No. of Blank or Defective Ballots
for this office 1.
Representative in Legislature, 49th Dist.
Gary Gallagher 102
Vince Lombardi 69
Darrell Sasse 14
No. of Blank or Defective Ballots
for this office 0.
Representative in Congress -49th Dist.
John A. Bla tnik 104
James R. Miller
Roy Murdock
John J. Perko
8
7
4
No. of Blank or Defective Ballots
for this office 1.
U. s. Senator in Congress -Rep. Party
Phil Hansen 43
No. of Blank or Defective Ballots
for this office 0.
Representative in Congress -8th Dist.
Edward Johnson 42
No. of Blank or Defective Ballots
for this office 0.
Total number of voters - 186; total number of registered voters - 1142;
total number of Republican ballots - 43; total number of DFL ballots - 124;
total number of defective ballots - 19.
Mr. 7elinka moved to certify the Tally sheets as read. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski.
Carried.
Mr. 7elinka moved to adjourn the special meeting at 8:00 P. M.
Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried.
Minutes approved at September 25, 1972 meeting.
Clerk - Treasurer
9/14/72
The special assessment hearing for U. S. Lakes Development Company was called to
order at 8 :00 P. M. on September 14, 1972, by Mayor Bohjanen. Trustees present;
Mr. Jaworski and Mr. 7elinka. Absent; Mr. Marier and Mr. Cardinal. Also present
Attorney Mr. Locher, Engineer Mr. Carley and Mr. Gotwald. and Mr. ,Springsted.
Mrs. earner took the minutes.
September 14, 1972
Mr. Bohjanen turned the meeting over to Mr. Locher who read the affadavit of
publication and the names and addresses of the people to whom he had personally
posted notices of the hearing.
Mr. Locher then turned the meeting over to Mr. Carley who explained the figures that
were discussed at the Speial meeting of August 10, and that the Council had adopted
Plan 1. The only figure that there t'.as doubt about was the total acreage of 320 acres.
This had been recomputed and the final figure was 406 acres. This would reduce the
cost of the Lift Station Area from 5g197.00 /acre to °160.00 /acre, and the Well Area
from '2285.00 /acre to `186:00 /acre. The total figure would remain the same.
Mr. Bush from U. S. Lakes Development, then gave a background report on the
project and explained the new method of assessment. He said one of their problems
with prospective buyers is the fact that the sewer system has not yet been accepted
by the Village, thus creating doubt in the peoples mind as to the status of the
system.
They now have 57 lots with full service with an estimated cost of $2500 per lot.
This money is in eschrow and the buyers have been assured that these special
assessments will be paid by the company.
Mr. Bush presented a map which changed the use of Outlot G (14.7) acres, and Outlot
K, also relocating part of the back 9 holes of the Golf Course. Outlots C and I are
also included in this revision. These lots would be used for single family dwellings
instead of town houses_as presently zoned, There are 3 lake shore lots that would be
used as a public park h a buffer zone of natural growth around this new area. The
park would include trails for hiking or bicycling. This revision would create an
extra 60 lots that would be located very near the existing lines. It would also reduce
the density from 8 persons to 2 1/2 persons per acre. He gave the following figures
for assessment:
57 Full service lots
23 Partial service
105 area service
28.2 acres in Outlots
H, J, & K a
200 acres of ad-
joining land r^?
2500.00/ lot
1300.00/lot
900.00/ lot
2500.00/ acre
600.00/ acre
,A142,000.00
29,900.00
94,500.00
70,500.00
120,000.00
ek457,400.00
Mr. Bush would request that the Council defer assessment until the platting of
this land is done, pending a new assessment after it has gone through the P & Z
There is approximately a 4 month lag between the issuance of building permits and
occupancy. Mr. Bohjanen asked if there was any other reason for replatting this
land other than the special assessments.
Mr. Bush explained that one bedroom in their townhouses is below the standard
size and there isn't enough room on that specific piece of land for the revision
of the plans to make it attractive enough for prospective buyers. Their thinking
is now that they will probably put the town houses near Holy 17, but there is
nothing definite on this. This area would be very near the one already served by
the existing, lines. Mr. 7elinka asked what effect this change would have on the
tax base of the area. Mr. Bush thought the total tax base would be a little higher
with the townhouses, but that they were planning on building homes comparable with
the ones already there and that the tax base would not be affected too much. Mr.
Bush also explained that at the time of the original platting it was decided that the
west side of the lake was more conductive to the more expensive home, but the ones
on the east side would be as good or better than the ones now there.
The west side development has not been pursued because of the lack of sewer
facilities on that side of the lake. It is hoped that this area can be
developed in the not too distant future.
Mr. Barovanski who owns lot 20, asked what happens to the families who bought
on the Golf Course? He had bought his lot because it was on the golf course
and now he finds that there will be houses on the side of him and behind him and
the golf course has been moved. _Mr. Bush said there are 6 owners that this change
will affect, but there will be public lands to the depth of 300' behind his home.
It is regrettable that it isn't a golf course, but there is no economical way to
continue unless there is a change in platting plans. Mr. Bush said he was sure that
the company would be glad to sit down with these people and talk over their problem.
Mrs. Borvanski said they had bought their lot because it was an end lot and this
would afford the peace and quite for her husband since he is a heart patient.
Mr. Bush said the proposed Chan; -•e would change the usage of the land from 110 to
118 units in the townhouse to 35 to 40 sinf-le family dwellings.
Mr. Lombardi asked if the golf course had been shortened in yardage because of
the new plans. Mr. Bush said the back 9 holes had been shortened by about
450 yars.
Mr. Lombardi wanted to know if the house that would be built in the new plat would
be of comparable value to the ones al-eady there. Mr. Bush said they would be
representative of the homes there now. MLr. Lombardi commented that they had trouble
selling the golf course lots and how did they propose to sell them with a buffer
zone? Mr. Bush said he had no answer. He felt that the lack of a utility system
was the biggest deterent to selling. He felt that as soon as the utility system
had been accepted by the Village one of their main problems would be solved.
Mr. Carley had looked over the map of the porposal and it would require additional
lines. Mr. Bohjanen said that the plan would have to be presented to the P O
Board. Mr. Zelinka asked if they could appear on the 20th. Mr. Bush said this would
be fine. The Clerk was insturcted to contact Mr. McLean as to the time and then
call Mr. Dielenthis. Mr. Jaworski moved to put the U. ,q. Takes Development on the
.Ceptember 20th agenda of the PO Board. Seconded by Mr. 7elinka. Carrier.
Mr. Bush requested that an early_ hearing be held as soon after the 27th as possib -le.
Mr. Locher said there must be a new publication and remailing; the soonest it would
be held would be 14 days from the 22nd. This would be October 6th. Could be
held on the 9th of October.
Mr. Bush said they would like to get started on this as soon as possible and would
get back to the Council sometime the week of the 25th. Mr. 7elinka asked if the
Village would incurr any legal liability. Mr. Locher said No; if there were any
liability it would occur against the company. Mr. Bush was asked about the
discrepancy in the total figures; We must stay with the figure of $R459,516.56.
Mr. Bush replied that they realized this and their figures were flexable enough
to be able to resolve the difference.
Mr. Locher said the auditor will accept assessments until the end of November;
the Village isn't in any financial problem even if the assessments aren't made
this year. There is enough money to pay the interest on the bonds. Mr. Locher
assured the people in the audience that no amount of this assessment would fall
on them. Their only cost would be for the water meters and a deposit to cover
one to two months usage; this later amount would be returned to them if they
sold or moved.
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Mr. Jaworski asked if the owners were dissatisfied with these plans, could they
talk to the company. Mr. Bush said Yes, the company would accept the responsibility
for the change. Mr. 7elinka asked Mr. Gotwald when the system would be ready
for acceptance by the Village. Mr. Gotwald said it is 99% complete; that there
is a problem with leakage at 2 manholes, but this was being stabilized with
bemicals andshould be completed this week.
Mr. Benson said at the present time taht sewage is being pumped in fromt of his
home. Would it be pumped from the lift station when the Village takes over?
Mr. Gotwald said Yes; they are putting a road into the lift station and it should
be done in a week or so. Mr. Gotwald said the system should be completed and
ready for the Village Council to accept at their September 25th meeting.
Mr. Locher reported on the MISB meeting today. The capitol improvement budget
was approved which included the Lino Lakes - Centerville ,sewer interceptor for 1973.
This would seem to indicate that the Interceptor is still in the budget and set
for 1973 construction.
Mr. 7elinka moved to reset the special hearing for U. S. Lakes for October 10th
at 8:00 P. M. ,Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Locher will check with
the Auditor as tothe date assessments can be _levied for this year.
Mr. Gotwald had checked with North Central about a tank and gas for the pump
house. He was quoted a cost of FR11.00. Vir. ' Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Gotwald
to take care of this. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried.
Mr. Jaworski moved to close the hearing at 9:35 P. M. Seconded by Mr. 7elinka.
C:rried.
Minutes approved at the September 25, 1972 meetin
Clerk -Tress •er
September 16, 1972
A special meeting of the Lino Takes Village Council was called to order at 3 :30 P.M.
September 16, 1972 by Mayor Bohjanen. Trustee present: Jaworski and Zelinka.
Absent: Cardinal and Marier. Mrs. Sarner took minutes.
Mr. Bohjanen said that notices of this meeting had been delivered to each Council
member on Thursday evening, September 14, 1972, by the Lino Lakes Police Department.
Mr. Jaworski moved to waive the 5 day waiting period. seconded by Mr. Zelinka.
Carried.
Mr. Zelinka reported that the Council Members, Mayor and Personnel Commission had
met with Mrs. Emerton and they were unable to reach an agreement. Due to lack
of all members being present at the Special Meeting of September 14, 1972, the
three members present choose not to take action without the input of all Council
members.
Mr. Bohjanen stated that he must have a Clerk /Treasurer by Monday, September 18, 1972.
Mrs. Fmerton's resignation was effective September 15, 1972. Mrs. sarner had agreed
to serve as imterim Clerk /Treasurer.
Mr. Bohjanen had checked with Mr. Locher and there is no conflict with the
Clerk /Treasurer's office and her present position as Assessor.
Mr. 7elinka moved to appoint Mrs. Edna Sarner to the office of Clerk /Treasurer of
the Village of Lino Lakes, to carry on all duties and functions of the office and
to authorize her signature on Village Checks and for the Saftey Deposit Box at