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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/1974 Council Minutes234 January 14, 1974 The first regular council meeting of the City of Lino Lakes convened on Jan. 14, 1974. The Oath of Office was adminstered to Mayor William I. Bohjanen and Councilman John McLean, by Mr. Landol Locher. The meeting was called to order at 8:05P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Jaworski, McLean, Marier, Zelinka. Absent; none. Attorney Locher and Engineer Gotwald were also present. The "Citzen of the Year" award for outstanding contributions to the community was presented to Henry Rosengren by Mayor Bohjanen. Mr. Arnold Kelling was presented a "Certificate of Nomination" in connection with the Ludwig award. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the minutes of December 26, 1973 as written. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried with Mr. McLean abstaining. The Clerk's report included the following items; The first Federal Revenue Sharing check had been received in the amount of $7,188.00. Gopher Bounty refund from Anoka County for $61.70. Payment from the MSB for November and December sewage hauling in the amounts of $587.50 and $637.50. Reported on the request for "No Parking Signs" on Highway 49. These will be installed by the State Highway Department. Received an answer regarding the cut -off at Highway 49 and Old Highway 8. A map was included to mark the spot indicating the problem area. This was done and the answer will be sent to the State Highway Department. Read the Lexington Fire Department report and made note of the fact that monthly reports will be sent in the coming year. Read the Centerville Fire Department report. There was discussion on the fire on Dec. 20, 1973, on the Ed LaMotte property. The Fire Department re- ported that since the owner was burning old cars and he wanted them to burn, the fire department left. The general feeling of the Council was that since there had been no permit obtained by Mr. LaMotte he was in direct violation of our Ordinance and also, there was violation of the PCA. Mr. Jaworski moved that a letter be written to the Centerville Fire Department asking for clairfication of this fire and why it was not extinguished. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Read a letter from Mr. Jerry Hanson requesting permission to park a truck trailer on the Northeast corner of the Village property. This unit would be used by Scout Troop 136 and Cub Pack 136 to collect paper for recycling. MR. McLean questioned the Fire Code on the storage of combustible materials. There was discussion on this point. The unit would only be open one Saturday a month, would be manned by the Scouts with an adult in attendance; The unit would be locked at all other times. The general consensus of the Council was there was no objections to this operation. Mr. Zelinka moved that subject to invest- January 14, 1974 igation and ascertation of no violations of State Fire Code and no liability by the City before this request be approved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unaminously. Mr. Locher will research this and pass the information to the Clerk. Mr. Marier moved that all appointments be voted on individually by the entire Council. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen recommended Mr. Landol Locher as City Attorney. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Carley Engineering with Mr. George Gotwald as representative was recommended for Engineers for the City. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen recommend Mr. Albert Dupre for building inspector. There was no motion to that effect. Mayor Bohjanen turned to chair over to acting Mayor Zelinka and moved that Mr. Dupre be appointed as Building Inspector. Mr. Zelinka asked for a second to the motion three times. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Bohjanen resumed the chair and Mr. Jaworski moved to appoint Mr. Henry Amundsen as Building Inspector. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen recommended the appointment of Edna Sarner as Assessor. Mr. Marier wanted the compatability of the Assessor's office and that of the Clerk- Treasurer clarified. His understanding was that the two offices were incompatable. Mr. Locher said that under the Standard form of government where the Clerk has a vote, the offices are incompatable, but Lino Lakes operates under Optional Plan A and the Clerk does not have a vote, thus the offices are compatable. Mr. Locher read an Attorney General's ruling citing this. The question of Deputy Assessor - who hires and who pays was asked. Mr. Locher wasn't sure but will check. The Council proceeded to the next appointments and will return to this later. Mayor Bohjanen recommended the appointment of R. V. Ellingsen as Weed Inspector. Mr. Marier so moved. Mr. Jaworski seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen recommended that Bruce Fleming be retained for Animal Control. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen said that Mr. Livingston had resigned as Fire Marshall and he recommended Mr. Art Robyn for appointment to that position. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Mayor Bohjanen seconded. Motion failed with Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. Zelinka voting for and Mr. Jaworski, Mr. McLean and Mr. Marier voting against. Mr. Jaworski moved to appoint Mr. Milford Kline as Fire Marshall. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen recommended the appointment of Waldemar Hill as Auditor. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen recommended Robert Vadnais as Plumbing Inspector. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen recommended Mr. Lee Starr as Planning Consultant. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. 236 January 14, 1974 Anoka County Health Department was designated as Health Inspector for the City. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. The City had received letters from the Blaine Life, Circulating Pines and Forest Lake Times stating their requests to be designated as our legal newspaper. After discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the Blaine Life. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion failed with Mr. Zelinka and Mayor Bohjanen voting for and Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean voting against. Mr. Marier moved to designate the Forest Lake Times as legal newspaper. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Springstead Inc. was recommended as the Bond Consultant for the City. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Centennial State Bank was designated as the Bank Depository. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen recommended Charles Cape as Civil Defense Director. Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. The position as Liaison to the Gas Utilities held by Mr. William Blaylock was omitted from the appointments. Mayor Bohjanen preferred to name one of the Council- men to that position in order to have closer contact with the orginazation. Discussion returned to the Deputy Assessor. The Clerk read from the League Handbook. The Deputy Assessor is hired by the Assessor. The Council is not responsible for his salary. It must be paid from the Assessor's salary. Mr. Zelinka moved to retain Edna Sarner as Assessor. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. There was discussion on the Park Supervisors. Mr. Jaworski felt that with Lino Park in the various stages of construction and the fact there is no warming house this winter and with all these things to consider that the supervisor at Lino Park should be eliminated for this year. This should not be a permanent situation, just for this year. Mr. Jaworski moved to appoint Lena Billik for supervisor at Sunrise and to eliminate that position at Lino for this year. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen named the following persons to the Planning and Zoning Board; Mr. Arnold Kelling - 3 years; Mr. James Hill - 2-years; Mr. Ed Karth - 2 years; Mr. Pete Nadeau - 1 year; Mr. James Shearen - 1 year; Mr. Ralph L'Allier - 3 years; Mr. Jerry Rothbauer - 2 years. Mr. McLean asked if Mr. Bohjanen had received a resignation from Mr. Farrnad. Mr. Bohjanen said that he had not but had been told that one was forth coming. He asked the Clerk to call Mr. Farrand and ascertain his plans. Mr. Farrand informed the Clerk that a resignation will be forthcoming. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board as presented by Mayor Bohjanen. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. The Personnel Commission appointments were as follows: Mr. Albert Thiltgen - 1 year; Mr. Dick Cartier - 3 years; Mrs. Fran Kelly - 3 years; Mr. Larry Johnson - 2 years; Mr. Curt Kramer - 2 years. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the appointments as presented for the Personnel Commission. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen suggested the combination of the Park and Enviornmental Boards into one Commission; Naming a seven man Board; Include Recreational Activities; Instruct this Commission to present a layout of parks. There is an Enviornmental Ordinance- January 14, 1974 this would be rewritten to encompass Parks and Recreation. Mayor Bohjanen would recommend the following persons to serve on this Commission; Mr. Frank Resch - 2 years; Mr. Jim McGeary - 2 years; Mr. Donald Kent - 1 year; Mr. Jerry Clausen - 2 years; Mrs. Sylvia Brission -1 year; Mrs. Geraldine LeTourneau - 3 years; Mrs. Betty Kendall - 3 years; Mr. Zelinka moved to approve these appointments. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. The Park Board can be abolished by Resolution. Mr. Zelinka moved to instruct the Attorney to write an Ordinance to modify the existing Enviornmental Ordinance to combine the Enviornmental, Parks and Recreation aspects of the City. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Since the Open Space Commission is a temporary Commission, Mayor Bohjanen recommend- ed that the personnel of that Commission remain as is until the disputed areas with the County are cleared. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. This Commission,consists of the following person; Mr. McLean, Mr. Marier, Mr. Zelinka, Mr. Clausen and Mr. Lehman. Mayor Bohjanen designated Mr. Zelinka as Acting Mayor. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen asked that Mr. Zelinka remain as liaison to the Personnel Commission. Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka will also serve as liaison to the Utility Commission - Circle Pines and North Central. Mayor Bohjanen also requested Mr. Zelinka to serve as alternate to the Metro Sewer Board and the North Suburban Sewer Service Board. Mayor Bohjanen requested Mr. Jaworski to serve as liaison to the Park, Recreation and Enviornmental Commission. Mr. Jaworski said he would prefer to stay with the Road Department. Mr. Marier felt that his wishes should be respected and he moved to have Mr. Jaworski remain with the Road Department. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski will also remain as representative to the Metro Transit System. Mr. Zelinka felt that the Councilmen who had a preference as to the Department they served as liaison to should be allowed to remain with that Department. There are the two areas remaining - Parks, Recreation and Enviornmental and Planning and Zoning. Mr. Marier said that he had a good working relationship with the Planning and Zoning Board and he would prefer to remain in that position. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier will also serve as Represent- ative to NSSSB. There was discussion as to what the Public Utilities consisted of and it was the general feeling of the Council that it should be divided as to Parks and all other. Mr. Zelinka moved that Mr. McLean serve as liaison the the Park, Recreation and Enviornmental Commission. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. McLean will also serve as representative to the Anoka County Park Board and the Metro Counci 1. Mayor Bohjanen will serve as liaison to the Police Department, Civil Defense, Fire Departments. General Office and as Representative to the Metro Sewer Board. Mayor Bohjanen felt that a close watch on proceedings of the MSB and NSSB is necessary. He will make every effort to attend all meetings. He also felt that the Open Space Program should be resolved as soon as possible. 238 January 14, 1974 The Council had received a bid for towing for the City from Carl Byron, 6325 Ware Road. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Mr. Jaworski questioned the fact that Mr. Byron is conducting a commercial enter- prise from a residential district. Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Al Ross of the audience if he had any knowledge in connection with this problem. Mr. Ross replied that as far as he knew he just runs his truck out of his home. He does not store impounded cars there. Mr. Marier withdrew his motion for further investigation of this matter. Mr. Marier suggested that this be tabled until the next meeting and ask the Police Department to check this out. The Council would require a letter of intent as to the storage of impounded cars and also proof of the necessary insurance. Mr. Jaworski was concerned over the operation of this type of business out of his home. Mr. Locher will research. Mayor Bohjanen announced a Seminar on Wednesday, January 23, 1974, on weeds which will be attending. The Clerk had received a request for use of the Hall on January 21, 1974 by the Pinto association for their annual meeting. Mr. Zelinka moved to allow this useage. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski requested the use of the small conference room on the 3rd. Monday of each month for DFL meetings. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski had no road report. Mr. Marier had no report. Mr. Zelinka asked the Council to pass a Resolution thanking Mr. Cardinal for his years of service and effort on behalf of the Village. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. All retiring members of Boards should receive letters of "Thanks ". Mr. Zelinka reported that within the next ten days he will convene the Personnel Commission to begin the process for hiring a Public Utilites Supervisor Trainee. He so moved. Mr. Marier seconded. Motion carried unanimously. He will also convene the Commission to consider salary matters. He would like an imput from the Council members prior to the meeting. If any members has ideas per- taining to the salaries, would they please get them to him as soon as possible. Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Myhre if he could have a recommendation for the hiring of a Patrolman ready within ten days and Mr. Myhre said he could. This will also be considered at that meeting. Mr. Locher said that Mr. Byron cannot park his tow truck outside -- it must be in a garage - also this type of operation is not permitted in a residential area. Under the Fire Ordinance, combustable materials can only be stored in a metal con- tainer, but the City Ordinance deals with liquids. He will check with the State for regulations pertaining to the storage of paper. Mr. Locher reported that he had met with Mr. Parta and the County Board will meet January 14, 1974 with the Council but felt that the meeting must be held in Anoka County Board Room. Mr. Locher reported on the plans of the County for this Open Space Park. Many of the points were simply a repetition of points that Mr. Torkildson had made at the Open Space Meetings. The Clerk reported that she had been informed that the second half of the taxes and special assessments are deliquent in Lakes Add. #2 and #3. Mr. Locher will check this out. The Lands will be obtained in two parts. 1) Lands that the County and City agree on and 2) The disputed lands. Mr. Locher had checked on the special legislation giving Anoka county special powers and found that it pertained to some lands in the County that agreement had to be worked out and resulted in delay and extra costs. Mr. Marier asked the land was referred to as regional or local. Mr. Locher said it did not differentiate - does not use terms. Mr. Marier moved to instruct the Attorney to contact the County once more and try to arrange a meeting. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald had reviewed the report received from the MSB. He would recommend that we write to the MSB and ask that the City be informed of any meetings for discus- sion on this report. Mr. Gotwald has several copies of specs for the storage building for the rear of the City Hall. He gave them to the Council members for review and possible revision. This will discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Gotwald if Lino Lakes Interceptor was included in any of the applications for Federal Funds made by the Metro Sewer Board. Mr. Gotwald said, No, Grants are only applied for planned construction. Mr. Gotwald said his firm has not received any official notification authorizing construction of the interceptor. Mr. Ross questioned the use of two Engineering firms. Mr. Gotwald said this is a customary practice. Mr. Ross felt that the City Engineers should have the job since they•are the ones who have done the work in laying it out and have the knowledge of the area. Under Old Business, the discussion of whether to hold elections in odd or even years was tabled until the next meeting in order to give the Councilmen time to study the report on this law from the League. Mr. Bohjanen has a copy and send to each Councilman. Mr. Locher was asked if it is necessary to change the Seal from Village to City. He said it was. He also said that all Ordinances are changed automatically. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the Clerk to order a new Seal for the City. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ross asked for the floor and said from listening to the proceedings at this meeting, he felt that the Mayor did not have the perogative of appointing Council- men to serve on the Commissions he felt they were best suited for. Mr. Ross said he was very disappointed in this turn of events - he felt that this should be the right of the Mayor and he thought we should look into an Ordinance covering this situation. 240 January 14, 1974 Mr. Ross also informed the Council that the Legislature would be back in session and there will be some changes and bills that should be watched closely be the City. If necessary, legal counsel should be authorized to attend these sessions. He thanked all members for serving as they do. He felt that dispite difference, a good job was being done. Mr. Zelinka moved to write and ask Mr. Lombardi to make the Council aware of any- thing that would effect our area. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. There was discussion of the bills from North Central charging propane rates at the pumphouse. The Clerk was instructed to write and ask for their construction program and the rate of charges for that area. To have the answer by the next meeting. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve requistitions #355 through #363. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay bills #5513 through #5544, withholding #5470 and #5532. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:20 P. M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. The minutes approved at the meeting of January 28, 1974. 1 January 28, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor bohjanen. Councilmen present; Marier, McLean, Zelinka. Absent; Jaworski. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Marier moved to accept the minutes of January 14, 1974 as written. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bill Houle had called and requested the use of the Hall on February 26, 1974 for a Political meeting. Mr. Marier moved to approve the request with the under- standing that the Hall be left clean. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk reported on information obtained from North Central concerning the gas rates in the Country Lakes area. The homes in that area are served by propane and the City is charged propane rates. This is due to the fact that the area around the well house is not developed and there are no lines in the ground. As to the construction schedule in that area, it will not be set until North Central's budget is finalized sometime in March. The Clerk was instructed to write to North Central for their reasoning:,on these charges. The understanding of the Council was that the area would be served and at natural gas rates. This was moved by Mr. Marier, Seconded by Mr. McLean and carried unanimously. All Council Members had received copies of Mr. Hill analysis of the Lino Lakes portion of Circle Pines Gas system. Mr. Marier felt that the tone of Mr. Hill's report indicated that he was in accord with the methods used in assessing the charges. He was surprised by this and did not understand the reasoning. 1