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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/1972 Council Minutes11 -13 -72 Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 11:40 P. M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. �; IIIMinutes approved at November 27, 1972 meeting. Clerk- Treasurer The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village was called to order at 8 :00 P. M. on Nov. 27, 1972, by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Cardinal, Jawors T, arM- ie— absent due to i I l nessj_ Zel i nka. Attorney Locher was also present. Minutes of the November 13, 1972 meeting was corrected as follows: Page 3, last paragraph, 3rd line, put period after "Kramer ` add 1TTr. -ZeI i nka suggested someone from another area such as Chomon i x. Mr. Marier suggested Mr. Johnson'. Page 5, 1st paragraph, add 'with firearms' after the word 'HuntingT Mr. Mari er asked for a monthly f i nancT a1 report.- He said this had been voted on and passed by the Council. The Clerk agreed to have one for the next meeting. The Clerk reported: I. She had checked the files and found that the County does not install street lights. 2. Called the highway department concerning the Hwy. #49 and Old Hwy. #8 problem and had received a complete set of maps for the area. The project engineer told her he was aware of the problem and there are plans for a change in the Spring. 3. Received the 4th quarter State Aid payment in the amount of $12,115.77. 4. Received the Homestead Tax Credit in the amount of $8,739.26, to be divided_ as follows: Roads & Bridges - 6,709.57; Fire Dept. 901.87; CD - 356.77; Parks 771.05. 5. Talked to Surfside about the plane in Marham Lake. The owner's name is Al Carro. He had tried to remove the plane with boats but the muck and quicksand was too much. They now plan to wait until the lake freezes, chop the ice and haul the plane out over the ice. 6. Reported to the Council on the Federal Revenue Workshop. The main point that was stressed was that the monies are not primarily for tax relief but to supplement local incomes. If used entirely for tax relief, then your effort would be less and future payments would be less. 7. Reported on a meeging at the State Tax Department on Levy Limitations. The hearing was conducted by the office of the State Tax Department and concerned the manner in which the bill will be enforced. 8. Recieved Muncipal Court fines in the amount of $35.00 9. Mr. Gotwald had called to say that the chemical put in the well was part of the original contract with the plumbing conern and there will be no charge to the Village and also, the amount there now should last about a year. 10. Had a call from Mr. Herbst in response to the letter on the old gravel pit being used as a dump. He has information that he will get to the Council in the form of a letter. II. Read a letter from the Minnesota Housing Institute asking for a copy of our Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Jaworski moved to send them a copy of Ord. #56. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. 12. Read a letter from Digital Map Corporation of San Antonio, Texas, asking for a map of our Vi I lage. Mr. Jaworski moved to write and tell them that the information they want can be obtained through the County Surveyor's Office in Anoka. Seconded by Mr. CArdinal. CArried. 11 -27 -73 Mr. Cardinal reported that he also had a phone call from Mr. Herbst. He gave some details of the problems that Mr. Herbst is having in the area. Mr. CArdinal reported that Mr. Herbst wi I I be at our Next Council meeting and had asked to put on the agenda fo that meeting. Mr. CArdinal had asked for information about our burning ban and the areas it emcompasses. The Clerk had supplied a copy of Our Ordinance and a map with the non - burning areas marked. Mr. CArdinal asked who set up these areas and was told that they were areas designated by the PCA. Mr. CArdinal asked how the areas were determined and was told that the criteria used is t00 persons per square mile. Mr. Cardinal reported that nothing definite had been decided by the Park Board on the Baldwin Lake Property. They are still working on it. He had received a request for a warming house at the Village Hall Property. He also had a bid from Total Packaging for a 10x14 insulated building with electricity installed for $1526.00 and one 10x10 with no insulation for $1199.00. These buildings are on skids. We would have to haul them and delivery date is 3 weeks from date of order. Mr. Cardinal reported that the Park Board had recommended the pruchase of a warming house for the Village Hall property. He realized that there was only ony bid but he should have two more some time this coming week. Mr. Bohjanen presented a petition with 108 names requesting a warming house for the area. Mr. Marier said he hoped that we were not dividing the Village just because of the lake through the middle. Our main concern should be to serve the entire Village. He asked who had requested the bid that Mr. CArdinal had. Mr. Bohjanen said he had attended the Park Board meeting and had given the name of the III Company to the Park Baord. There was discussion on the type and cost of a heater for the warming house. Mr. Jaworski suggested a butane heater with the tanks attached to the building so that the entire package could be moved away in the Spring. Mr. CArdinal moved to buy a warming house from the lowest bidder for the Hall property. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. 'Motion failed with a tie vote. Mr. CArdinal made a note of the fact that the bids we will be receiving should be comparable to the one we now have. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize Mr. Cardinal to get bids on a warming house and put in a requisition and go through normal channels. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Mr. Marier amended the motion to have a study made of the number of children using the pond so as to determine the size of the building. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The vote was then called for on the original motion. MOtion carried. The Park Board was asked to have the report ready for the next Council meeting. Mr. Cardinal said he would. Mr. Jaworski reported on the Ford tractor. He had a note from Mr. Back I i n stating that the tractor needed new rams, two new tires, and a ring gear. The repairs would cost between $150.00 and $200.00. Mr.Jaworski wondered if the tractor was worth putting that much into it or would we be money ahead by looking into a new or used one. There was 11 -27 -72 discussion on the pro's and c ms's of this action. Mr. CArdinal moved to have Mr. Backlin submit a request for reparis for the Ford tractor. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski reported that work has started on the removal of the trees on Sunrise with the use of County men. He had received two bids on the removal of the stumps on Peltier Lake Drive but one was a flat rate and the other was by the hour. Mr. Marier suggested a tree service located in Stillwater. He will contact them, and have them check the stumps on Sunrise also. Mr. Jaworski also had a note from Mr. Bac klin on the possibility of combining the two old trucks to make one good one for use this winter. The Council asked that he get the cost figures for this. Mr. Jaworski requested that a letter be sent to the Youth Center, asking their people to stop at the intersection of Lilac and 4th Avenue. There was discussion on the fact that there is supposed to be a stop sign at that intersection. The Clerk was asked to have Mr. Backlin install a stop sign to replace the one that has been removed. Mr. Jaworski moved that the Council of Lino Lakes go on record as opposing the Lexington Avenue Landfill as proposed by the City of Blaine. Copies of the resolution to be sent to the PCA, Metro Counci I , Aooka County Board, Riqe Creek Watershed District and adjoining municipalities. Also request from the Metro Council and the PCA any information available as to their plans and intentions; also the restriction that they must abide by. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Mr. Al Ross, from the audience, said that he was grateful for the action taken by the Council. He has been very active in this area and felt that this was a positive action by the Council. He discussed the problem enc cantered by Our Village in 1967 when we proposed a landfill in the Holly Drive area. Not only the adjoining Village abjected but the St. Paul and Minneapolis water departments. He reported that County Ditch #53 runs directly through this proposed area and empties directly into Golden Lake. He felt that there should be public hearings before this is approved and contrary to reports, the permit has not been granted by the PCA. Mr. Bohjanen asked if the County had made a decision at their last meeting or if the matter had been held over to a later date. Mr. Ross said they had laid it over to their next meeting which is Thursday, November 30th. This matter will be considered at that time. Mr. Cardinal reported that he had seen the plans of the proposed development of that area. There are 440 sq. acres., The plan is to dredge the small lake there now and to use this material to cover the debris hauled in. The future plans for the area are quite extensive. Mr. Jaworski called for a vote on the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier reported on the P &Z meeting of November 22, 1972. He asked Mr. Locher if there had been any decision from the State on the certification of a sign ordinance. Mr. Locher said, NO, not yet. Mr. Marier asked about a helicopter being launched from a private yard adjacent to the highway. Mr. Locher will check with the State and report back at the next meeting. The businesses being conducted from private homes was again discussed. Mr. Locher read from our Ordinance, but if these businesses were in operation before August 5, 1971, . then they would fall under the grandfather clause and are entirely legal. The Clerk was instructed to write to these people asking them to appear at the next Council meeting. 70 11-27=72 Doris Pease said she thought that the Krause business was started a couple of winters ago. Mr. Marier also noted that Action is erecting a new sign. The Clerk was instructed to call and find out about it. Mr. Dupre was asked if he was working on the sign inspecion. He said he had turned in the list and has not received it back from the Clerk's office. The Clerk said she will get an updated list out to him as soon as possible. Mr. Marier reported that the P &Z Board was quite concerned about the crossing of posted fields by Snowmobiles. The suggestion was to contact the SnoGoers and ask their cooperation in informing their members and also to write the Centerville Council requesting that they do the same with Clubs located in Centerville. Mr. Marier moved to have the Clerk contact Mr. Van Housen and ask him to attend the next P &Z Board meeting on December 20, 1972. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Marier reported that the P &Z Board had rejected the idea of combining the P &Z and the Envioomental Commission. He moved to ikeep the Enviornmental Commission and the P &Z Board separate entities. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mr. Bohjanen pointed out that Mr. Zelink's idea was to have a liaision member from the P &Z meet with the Enviormental Commission in order for the two bodies to work more closely but not to combine them. Mr. Marier said that was the impression he had gotten. Vote was called for on the motion. Carried. There was discussion on contacting the power company for the installation of lights at the intersections of 20th and Main Street, Birch Street at the intersection of the new part and the old part across from the Klang property and at Main and 4th Avenue. Also to write the St -te Highway and request a light at 4th and Lilac. No decision was made on these suggestions. Mr. Bohjanen reported he has more information on the joint police force. Mr. McMurchie has a tape with the complete proposal if any one care to hear it. He feels that we should gather all imformation possible. There was a meeting set up for the 4th of December with the Police Department and any one else who cares to attend to discuss this problem - the cost - where the center of the force should be 'coated - who is the contractor - and many other things that w i l l be decided before this operation can become a reality. Mr. Bohjanen also reported that he had talked to Mr. Johnson at the Treatment Center and Mr. Johnson would like to set up a meeting with our Councilmen to discuss the need for changes at the Center in the way of Police Protection and what the Center can do in order to fit into our community with the least disturbance of the normal routine of the community. There will be an open house on December 6, 1972, from 3:30 P. M. to 5:30 P. M. All council members will be receiving an invitation. Under old business, the position of the Clerk - Treasurer was discussed. The recommendation of the Personnel Commission was to hire Mrs. Sarner, as the Clerk- Treasurer of the Vi Ilage. Mr. Marier asked about the applications that had been received. Mrs. Sarner said she had made copies of all of them and had turned them over to the Personnel Commission. Mr. Marier felt that the Councilmen should also have a copy. The Clerk will make copies for all Councilmen and mail to them so that this matter may be taken up at the next council meeting. They would also like copies of all applications for the full -time utilities man. This she will also send to them. There was discussion on the two pieces of tax forfeit lands in the Lexington Park Lakeview area. Mr. Cardinal moved to allow the lands to go baek. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mrs. Sarner wi I l return them to the Auditor's office. 11-27-72 71 There was discussion on the specs for a new police car. Mr. Myhre reported that he had talked to the County and their next bids won't be let until some time in February, 1973, and there would only be about a $50.00 savings. He felt that we whould go ahead and let the bids on our own. Mr. Bohjanen asked about the cost. Mr. Myhre said the last one cost $2860.00. Mr. Marier felt that we would have to add at least a thousand to that figure. Mr. Marier asked about items #10 -II -12 on the specs. on #IO - he felt that it has been proven that undercoating is a contribution to the rusting of a car body - not a deteriment; #II - why a trailer hitch? Mr. Mhyre said in order to pick up stolen trailers. #12 - why a remote switch for opening the trunk; Mr. Myhre said in order to avoid delays in getting to the equipment needed at accidents and to avoid lock freeze up in the winter. Mr. Marier also questioned the use of 6 ply tires on a car. Mr. Jaworski said these are a safety factor - they are recommended for police cars and the Plymouth is equiped with them. Mr. Bohjanen asked how the council felt - should we let this out for bids on our own or wait for the County? Mr. Marier moved to advertise in the St. Paul and Minneapolis papers for bids to be ran in the morning papers for one week (7 days). Bids to be opened at the December 26, 1972, regular Council meeting at 8:00 P. M. Mr. Locher said that the ad must be run at least once in the Blaine Life since this is our legal newspaper. Last date of publication must be ten days before the date of opening the bids. Seconded by Mr. CArdinal. Motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to check the last minutes and write an ad for a part time policeman and publish according to the instructions in the last minutes. III Mr. Ros Hamblin from the Neptune Meter Co. appeared before the Council and discussed water meters. The Council requested that he put his information in a letter and mail to the Village before the next meeting. Mr. Hamblin said he would be glad to do this. Mr. Bohjjanen thanked him for his time and presentation. Mr. Locher went through the proposed Ordinances for water and sewer, inserting the figures where needed. Mr. Marier asked that the minutes show that the Council would like time to study these Ordinances before acting on them. Mr. Locher said that since utility billings are usually done by the quarter he would suggest that we start on Jan. 1, 1973, so as to begin at the start of a quarter. The last date of publicatnon for the Ordinances would be December 27, 1972. The Council authorized Mr. Backlin to check and see what size meters we can use and are the homes in the Chomonix area up for the right size. Mr. Locher read the laws pertaining to plumbing inspections as interpreted by the STate Inspector and he interprets to the law to read a "3 - 8 Hr. working days' not one 24 hour period'. There was much discussion on this problem. Mr. Locher had asked the State Inspector for his opinion in writing but so far has not received it. Mr. Locher had looked over the application and bond for Jarasen Sewer Service and found every thing in order. Mr. Cardinal moved to grant the Sewer License to Jarasen Sewer Service Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk was to call Mr. Ray and find out if the lift station in the Chomonix area is covered insofar as insurance is concerned. Mr. CArdinal mvoed to pay the bills #4825 through #4840 inclusive. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier asked about the gravel. He wanted to know if this was let out by bid. Mr. Jaworski said yes, the b++d was let in the Spring for a certain amount and was delivered 72 11 -27 -72 at differen'times during the year when we needed. Mr. Marier asked if we bought by the tonnage or cubic yard. Mr. Jaworski thought it was by the cubic yard. There was discussion as to the differences between the two methods. It was suggested that out next bids should be by the ton. Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 11:20 P. M. SEconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. Minutes approved at December I I , 1972 Council meeting.��°� Clerk= Treasurer December I I , 1972 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was called to order at 8:00 P. M. on December 11, 1972 by Acting Mayor Marier. Councilmen present Cardinal, Jaworski, Zelinka. Absent; Mayor Boh j anen due to i l l ness. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mr. McMurchie gave the Council a copy of the contract for police protection that he had received from Spring Park, Mound and Minnetrists. He told them of a meeting at the Lexington Village Hall on December 14, at 8:00 P. M. The Lexington and Circle Pines representatives wi I I attend and he asked that Lino Lakes be represented. The Minutes of the November 27, 1972 minutes were corrected as follows: Page 2, Paragraph 4, I i ne 4, should read "10x14", Page 3, paragraph 7 , should read "Lilac" and entrance to "B" building. III Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. The Clerk reported that she had received: 1. An inquiry from a Mr. Pan ion from the 1st National Bank on the status of Marsham Lane. Was it a Village Street? She had gone through the old records and found an affidavit signed by Mr. William Kammerer and Mr. Emil Erickson stating that it always had been a road as long as they could remember. Mr. Locher said that isn't enough, we need proof of maintenance. Mr. Gotwald said he thought that Marsham Lane was on a list that he had turned over to the Vi I lage with a re- commendation to take over several years ago. Mr. Cardinal motioned to have the Clerk check the minutes from 1970 and report back to the Council. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski . Motion carried. 2. Reported that she had put a $10,000.00 binder for insurance on the Lift station. There was discussion as to the value and how much insurance we should carry on the Station. Mr. Jaworski moved to insure the Lift Station for $25,000.00. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. 3. There was discussion on the increasing the building values by 15 %. Mr. Ray had called the Clerk with the information that the premium would be $101.15 more. Mr. Cardinal moved to increase the building value by 15 %. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. 4. The Clerk had received a request for partial payment from the North Suburban Fence Company who is installing the fence around the Pump House. After discussion Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize 2/3 payment after we have received lein waivers and the fence has been inspected. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. 5. Read the letter from Mr. Robert Herbst concerning the gravel pit. There was