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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1973 Council Minutes226 December 10, 1973 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on December 10, 1973 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Cardinal, Jaworski, Marier. Absent; Zelinka. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of November 26, 1973 as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from the Forest Lake School District announcing that Lino Lakes had been officially accepted into that District's Community Education Program; reported that we have received the second half of the tax levy in the amount of $39,909.34; Read a letter received from David Torkildson in reference to the requested meeting with the Anoka County Commissioners. The letter asked the purpose of the meeting and Mr. Marier felt that the purpose of Certifying the Resolution and securing the boundaries of the Open Space were made quite clear. He felt that a second letter should be written restating these reasons. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Locher if there was any way we could place an in- junction against the County until these boundaries are established. Mr. Locher felt that since under the law, the permission of the Council is not required for the acquisition of land by the County, . it was doubtful if this could be accomplished. He thought that the Resolution could be established without the Exhibit "A" being finalized. Mr. Marier questioned the Legality of acquiring land for a regional park. He thought that this law was for the acquisition of land for a local park. Mr. Marier moved to have Mr. Locher write to the Board of Commissioners requesting that they meet with the Council at their earlest convience and that the acquisition of land be ceased until they have met with the Village Council. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unaminously. Mr. Marier requested Mr. Locher to check into this law and see what rights the Village has as to the County acquiring land for a regional park. Mr. Bohjanen reported that the Police Department had reported there is a parking problem at the 49 Club. Cars are parked so close to the corners that it is im- possible to see at that intersection. He requested the Clerk to write to the State and request "No Parking" signs at that intersection from 30 to 60 feet from the corner. He also had received a request from the State Department asking that we appoint a fuel cordinator. The State Department had suggested that the Civil Defense Director be appointed to this position. The Department needs to know how much fuel is available at the local level and the coordinator is asked to draw up a fuel allocation plan, especially for new residents who have no supplier. Mayor Bohjanen said he would ask the Civil Defense Director to start on such a program. If staff is needed, we will work from there. He had also received a letter on the Flood Plan Insurance. This discussion was deferred until Mr. Locher returned to the meeting. 1 1 1 December 10, 1973 Mayor Bohjanen also reminded the Council Members of the meeting with NSSSB on Dec. 27, 1973 and the meeting with the Metro Council on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan scheduled for Dec. 12, 1973. Mr. Cardinal presented some figures he had on tractors. A 52hp gas - $6200.00; 62hp diesel $8000.00; A 4 wheel drive International loader with 11 cu. yd. - $20,790.00. "Cat loader - 4 wheel drive, 111cu. yd. bucket - $26,000 to $27,000. Mr. Backlin has figures on another tractor but he had not yet arrived. Mr. Cardinal asked Mr. Resch if he had a list of names for the supervision of the warming house to be set up at the Village Hall. Mr. Resch said he has 44 volunteers for supervision, with 5 alternates. Some have hour preference so Mr. Resch will set up the schedule and give it to the Clerk. Mr. Cardinal asked the Clerk to have Mr. Backlin to get the unit here and set up and to start the flooding on the rink. Mr. Marier asked if the Clerk had any response to the letters that were written in accordance with the instructions she received at the last Council meeting. She had no response from Mr. Robinson, the letter to Mr. Tobish was returned, marked "no forwarding address" and Able Systems had been red tagged. They had also been in the office just this afternoon and will appear at the P &Z meeting on Dec. 19, 1973. Mr. Marier wondered if the red tag was being honored. He asked that Mr. Costa, who will be on duty Tuesday afternoon, check on this situation and see that the red tag is honored. Mr. Locher returned and the subject of the Flood Plan Insurance was discussed. Mr. Locher said he had contacted the State on this and in view of the Open Space Program, it was felt that this might become an unnecessary thing since most of the area that could be included in this plan would be located within the Open Space. Mr. Bohjanen suggested that the P &Z take a look at this in connection with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Locher said the cost of the study is paid for by HUD, but the cost of im- plementing the program would be to the Village. Mr. Marier moved to have Mr. Locher write a letter informing them that we feel that the areas that are questionable are under the jurisdiction of the Rice Creek Water Shed Board. The other areas are in the Open Space Program. Any other problems would come under seepage and this is not covered under this plan. We also feel that this would not occur in the future due to our Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the requiring of Perc Tests. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher reported on the Leo Bruder case. He had been in court on Dec. 5, 1973 and Mr. Bruder had been sentenced to 60 days in jail, however, he had been re- leased under the Huber Law. The Judge had requested Mr. Locher to research the possibility of his ordering the property cleaned up. Mr. Locher had presented a 312 page memo to the Judge and he will have an answer on the 12th. Mr. locher had also talked to the man to whom Mr. Bruder had sold out to and he said he would cooperate in any way that he could. There had been some removal of batteries, bikes and old tires. 227 228 December 10, 1973 Mr. Frazer, from the audience, said that he could see no signs of anything being removed, there was no change as far as he could determine. There had been no crews there working as far as he had seen. He also felt that the Huber Law is fine on the condition that this place is cleaned up. Mr. Marier felt that the Police should take a look and keep close watch on this and report back at the next Council meeting. Mr. Jaworski asked if the Judge has the power to order this cleaned up. Mr. Locher felt that this is borderline. He has power subject to limitations. He should have an answer by this Wednesday. Mr. Locher said that if this material has value, then the people who remove it could be liable and subject to a lawsuit. He reported that Mr. Bruder owns land in Blaine, but he cannot get a permit even to build a house. Mr. Marier moved to check on him and have a progress report for the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Mr. Hanson, from the audience, said that to get some people in and help him clean that Mr. Bruder doesn't know what has to children has toys in the yard, are these he had talked to Mr. Bruder and offered up the property. He said the problem is be cleaned up. Mr. Bruder said his included? Mayor Bohjanen said this offer had been made to Mr. Bruder several times with no response. Mr. Frazer said there is about 300 pieces of childrens toys laying in a corner next to his property and that Mr. Bruder could not afford to buy that amount of toys for his children and if he did, why aren't they put away? Mr. Hanson said that Mr. Bruder said that one reason he had to sell was that he has about $40,000.00 on the books as uncollectiable. Mr. Marier said that this man has to use common sense. Nobody is asking him to deprive himself or his family of anything, just to clean up the mess. Mr. Marier called for a vote on the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Ordinance on Council salary raise was discussed and the laws governing the raise was discussed. The motion to put this on the ballots was passed at a budget meeting and had been omitted from this years ballots. Mr. Jaworski moved to table the Salary Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to BE SURE TO PUT SALARY RAISE ON BALLOTS AT NEXT ELECTION. Mr. Gotwald had checked the request from Northwestern Bell for a buried cable on Holly Drive. The request was in order and he recommended approval. Mr. Cardinal moved to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. Mr. Gotwald had also taken a look at the Comprehensive Land Use Plan submitted to our Village by North Oaks. He suggested that this be mailed to Mr. Starr for study. Mr. Marier moved that this document be sent to Mr. Starr for review. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. 1 1 1 December 10, 1973 Mr. Backlin had arrived. He apoligized for being late but the furnace in the pump house had been out and he was having trouble getting it started. He gave Mr. Cardinal the figures on an International low boy similar to the one we now have. There were figures on a 24 month and 36 month lease plan which, with an extra $1.00 on the final payment would make the tractor the property of the Village. This was discussed and the alternative of purchasing it. There must be two bids in writing for anything under $5000.00. Mr. Marier moved to get another bid and present this at the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk asked if she should have the payroll ready before Christmas. Mr. Jaworski moved to issue the paychecks the week before Christmas. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to close the Village Hall on December 24, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried unanmiously. Mr. Locher reminded the Council that the last meeting of December would be on the 26th of the month. Mr. Jaworski questioned requistion #344 what is it for? Mr. Backlin answered that this is LP Gas for the torch in the tanker to keep the valves open. Mr. Jaworski felt that only one was necessary. #340 was discussed. It was agreed to cut this to units of lots. Mr. Marier moved to approve requisition #340 - #342 through #345 with the above corrections. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski questioned Check #5470. He felt that the charges on the gas for heating the pump house was excessive. He asked the Clerk to check the rates and determine if natural gas or propane rates were being charged. He requested this check to be held. Mr. Marier moved to pay bills #5458 through #5492, holding #5470. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Aye. The minutes approved at the meeting of December 26, 1973.# a. Clerk - Treasurer