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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/1974 Council Minutes240 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 easurer 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 1 January 28, 1974 There had been two calls in the office concerning the Open Space Hearings to be held at the Capitol. The Metro Structure Sub- Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1974 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in room 118 at the State Capitol. Then on Thursday, Jan. 31, 1974, the Senate Sub- Committee will also hold hearings in room 118 at the State Capitol. LaVerne Swanson at 296 -4171 can be called if anyone desires to be on the agenda. The Clerk reported that $12.50 had been received in municipal fines. She had also received a letter announcing a hearing scheduled for this night on state -local coordination. All members have copies. The City of Columbia Heights is hosting a meeting to discuss "The Anoka County Transit Study." The meeting is to be held on Wednesday Feb. 6, 1974 at the Sport- sman's Club in Coon Rapids. The letter from the Anoka County Commissioner, Robert Burman, setting up the meeting with the Commissioners and Lino Lakes Council for the purpose of dis- cussing the disputed lands in the Open Space Program was read. The date set for the meeting is February 27, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room in the Anoka County Courthouse. The Clerk read a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency informing the Council that as of February 1, 1974, only one set of plans and specifications for sewer extension is necessary. There was also an inquiry from Ehlers and Associates for bonded indebtness of the City for their use in preparing a prospectus for the sale of bonds for Independent School District #624. The Clerk was instructed to fill out the form. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. William Busch explaining the reason for the deliquent taxes and assessments on Lakes Add. No. 2 & 3. This is due to the uncertainty of the Open Space Program and the fact that once the condemnation procedures are started, the taxes and assessments are not payable by the owner but must be part of the award for the land. Mr. Marier felt that since this pro- cedure could take years, the City is being penalized. If this money had been paid, it would be invested and we would be collecting the interest. As it stands now, we will loose money. Mr. Marier moved to authorize Mr. Locher to start proceedings to use the $50,000.00 CD that Mr. Jandric has on deposit in the Drovers State Bank to pay these over- due assessments. Also, that this CD be replaced by the same amount. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier mentioned that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan was approved by the full Metro Council on Jan. 24, 1974. The Council emphasied the need for the continued negotiations between the City and County on the disputed lands. In connection with this, Mr. Marier asked if the County could start condemnation on lands that they have not indicated the boundaries. He had had a call from one party who said that their appraiser cannot get a boundary line from the County. There was discussion on the fact that a legal discription must be given when the papers for condemnation are recorded. Mr. Locher said that he could check the ones in dispute. 242 January 28, 1974 Mr. Marier felt that the County should inform the people in writing stating what parcels they are condemning and giving the total description. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Locher if, when surveying 21 acres, is the road easement included in the acreage? Mr Locher will check on this. Mr. Marier proceeded with the report from the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The new Chairman of the Board is Mr. Edward Karth and the Vice - Chairman is Mr. James Shearen. Mr. Marier also extended the "Thanks" and the appreciation of a job well don to Mr. John McLean for his service as Chairman of the P &Z for the past years. Mr. Marier reported that Mr. Al Robinson had applied for a special use permit for one year. This would allow him to sell and service snowmobiles in the building now erected for use in connection with his sod fields. The Planning and Zoning recommended approval of the special use permit for one year providing he passed a perc test and obtained a building permit for the building already erected. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Robinson had applied for a sign permit for the sign at his establishment. Mr. Marier moved to grant sign permit #132. The old sign is either to be removed or present sign permit renewed before the new sign permit is issued. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Locher reported that generally easements are included in the property descriptions. If for some reason, the use of the easement is discontinued the person who owned the land abutting the easement would assume ownership of the land. Mr. Zelinka reported that the Personnel Commission had met Saturday, Jan. 26, 1974 in the morning in order to interview prospective daytime police applicants. There had been three members present. They had narrowed the field of applicants down to 5 and three of these had been present. The Personnel Commission had recommended the hiring of David Armstrong and Clifford Ross Jr. as part time Patrolmen to work the say time hours. These men would be hired as uncertified Patrolmen since neither have completed their First Aid courses. Mr. Zelinka moved to hire both men thus covering the City from 7:00 A.M. through the late evening hours. Mr. Marier asked if these men had been questioned as to their intent pertaining to the length of employment. He felt that we had far too many turnovers in the last few years. Mr. Zelinka said that this had been discussed. Both men had expressed no intent or remaining just a short while. Mr. Ross had been employed by this department before and his reason for leaving at that time was a change of hours at his reg- ular employment and the City had not requested daytime coverage at that time. Mr. Armstrong is going to school in the evenings, majoring in law inforcement. Both would ultimately like to work into a full time position. Mr. Zelinka felt that both men were stable and dependable. Mr. McLean seconded the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka reported that the Personnel Commission approved holding meetings when necessary rather than have a monthly meeting with nothing to discuss. January 28, 1974 Mayor Bohjanen felt that as long as the Personnel Commission is not governed by Ordinance setting dates for meetings, then they could be flexiable. Mr. Zelinka said the. Commission had discussed their responsibilities and felt that 1.) To interview prospective employees and 2.) Recommend salary range were part of their duties. They asked the Clerk to compute the hours expended in each department for 1973. They would like this information by July in order to have recommendations ready for the budget meetings for 1975 budget. He also felt that this is leading. toward a Civil Service Commission that will be established by Ordinance. He had not attended a meeting of the Utility Commissions as yet. He asked the Clerk to contact Circle Pines and get the meeting dates for him. There is also a Personnel Commission meeting scheduled for Jan. 31, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. Notices have been sent to all members. Mayor Bohjanen had requested the Fire Marshall, Mr. Mel Kline, to attend this meeting. The Clerk had the Ordinances dealing with burning and other restrictions in connections with burning within the City. Mr. Kline asked the Council how often they required a report from him. The Council would expect a quarterly report. Mr. Kline asked if anything had been done about the house on Gladstone that had burned. He felt that it should be secured since children are playing inside and this is a dangerous situation. Mr. Locher has the name of the Attorney and the owner of the property. They will notified that the building has been red tagged and they have 10 days from receipt of letter to have the house boarded up. Mr. Zelinka wondered whose responsibility this was- Fire Marshall or Building Inspector. Mayor Bohjanen felt this should be a joint effort. Mr. Zelinka felt that the areas should be designated in order to give the Inspector a direction. He felt that unsafe building - structural - would be the responsibility of the Building Inspector and buildings unsafe by fire should be secured by the Fire Marshall and he would then notify the Building Inspector for condemnation. If a building is unsafe because of potential fire hazard, this building should be red tagged by the Fire Marshall. This was moved by Mr. Zelinka. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Henry Amundsen, Building Inspector, was also present. Mayor Bohjanen reminded him that he must take the State Qualification test. Mayor Bohjanen thought he could get the information he needed from the State Inspector's office. Mr. Dupre has the copy of the State Building Code. Also, the Clerk is to contact Centennial State Bank and arrange for the $2000.00 bond Mr. Amundsen. The Clerk had the Building Code Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance for Mr. Amundsen. She will see that he received copies of all Ordinances pertaining to his job. Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from the Anoka County Health Department suggesting that the City join them in requiring septic system installers to be licensed and these installations be inspected. The installers would be licensed by the County. Mr. Marier.felt that the Officials should know who is working within the City and since we already require that installers be licensed and bonded, and the installations must be inspected, Mr. Marier felt that we should continue in this January 28, 1974 manner. The Clerk was instructed to write the Anoka Health Department and inform them of this decision. Mayor Bohjanen suggested that since Mr. Jaworski was absent, the consideration of the specs for the storage building be tabled until next meeting. Mr. McLean suggested that in the interium, the reasons for and the need be analysed in order to know more as to how much storage space is needed. He felt that the present space we have, the materials that need to be stored and the future needs for storage space should be considered. The storage space at Sunrise Park should also be included. Mr. McLean moved to have this analysis done. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved to have the study completed in 30 days. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen had received a questionaire concerning 1973 building permits. This is from the Metro Council. The Clerk was instructed to fill out and mail. The Open Space Meeting with the Anoka County Commissioners is scheduled for February 27, 1974. Mayor Bohjanen had received calls from school bus drivers thanking him for the good job of sanding being done, especially at the intersections. Mr. McLean reported that he had not called a meeting of the Park, Recreational and Enviornmental Commission. He had revised Ordinance #57. Mr. Locher also had copies of Ordinances. Mr. McLean asked' -the Clerk to type his and they will be compared and revised at the next meeting. Mr. Locher reminded the Council that Ordinance #57 would have to be repealed. Mr. McLean said that he will contact the members of the Commission and discuss the most convient night for meetings. He thought either the 3rd. Monday or 3rd. Thursday of the month. Some of the areas for discussion were talked about and how this would be set up. Mr. McLean left the bulk of the discussion for next meeting. Mr. Locher reported there will be a workshop conducted by the Metro Council on Feb. 1, 1974 at the Holiday Inn in St. Paul from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M. on land use - specifically, ways to avoid urban sprawl. He also reported that the Metro Council had approved the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Some of the points were discussed. Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean felt that these have all been covered by the P &Z and the Council with the Metro Staff. Under Old Business, Mr. Zelinka asked if there was any new information on the Bruder case. Mr. Locher said, No, and he asked Mr. Myhre if he had anything to report. Mr. Myhre said that Mr. Bruder has not been home for the weekends so there has been no change. Mr. Locher requested a complete report from Mr. Myhre. The establishing of the years for elections was to be discussed at this meeting, but Mayor Bohjanen felt that since this is an important issue, he would rather wait until the full council is present. The Clerk was asked to put this on the next agenda. 1 1 1 January 28, 1974 There was no new business. Mr. Marier moved to approve requisitions #364, 365, 369, 371, 372, & 373, holding #366, 367, 368 & 370 for departmental signature. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka moved to void checks #5470 & #5532 and issue a new check for that portion of the bills that is for the City Hall gas usage, write to North Central for clairfication of the charges at the Pumphouse (the new check will be number 5569) , and to approve payments of checks #5545 through' and including #5569. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to approve payroll checks #2291 through and including #2322. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka moved to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. rier. Aye. The minutes approved at the meeting of February 11, 1974. Clerk - Treasure r February 11, 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, Jaworski, Zelinka. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Absent none. Mr. Zelinka moved to accept the minutes of January 28, 1974 as written. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Jaworski abstaining. Mayor Bohjanen presented Mr. Craig Mortell representing the Anoka County Council of Economic Opportunity. This Commissions purpose is to organize volunteers for Big Brother or Kinsmen Organization. They also work with young people and senior citizens. They assist in obtaining low cost health care. And at present they are located in 5 southern cities. They are now located in Anoka County. Mr. Mortell then asked the Council if they had any questions. Mr. Jaworski stated that Mr. Dean Holcom was involved with the Kinsman Organization from this area. Mr. Mortell thanked the Council for listening and if they have any ideas to write his office. Mayor Bohjanen presented a letter from the Centerville Fire Department in regards to the burning of cars on the property of Mr. LaMotte. The letter read as follows: The person who turned in the alarm did not have a definite address of the fire and reported only a fire in a general area. By the time the fire department arrived