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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.
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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. �Jrier. Aye.
The minutes approved at the meeting of February 11, 1974, J4GLAN_X-A-//
Clerk -Tr asurer
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
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at the scene, the fire was practically out. In their judgement, it was not worth
the effort of running a hose to extinguish what was left.
Mr. LaMotte was not at home -- nor was anyone else. In regards to the remarks
about the firemen leaving the scene "rather disgustedly ", this is only conjecture
on the part of those who prepared the synopsis and any discontent of the fire-
men as they left the scene of the fire was not because of any disagrement at
the scene.
In as much as this property is located within Lino and Mr. LaMotte is a Lino
resident, any violation of Lino Ordinances should be a matter concerning Lino
and Mr. LaMotte and not the Centerville Fire Department.
Mayor Bohjanen also stated that the area mentioned is not in the burning restricted
area.
Mr. Locher mentioned that there is a Minnesota Law banning the burning of cars.
But to prosecute will be hard.
Mayor Bohjanen said the next item for discussion is do we have odd or even year
Elections. He felt that even year elections would save money in regards to the
cost of ballots and Election Judges. Also there would be a better turn out of
voters. Mr. Zelinka agreed.
Mr. McLean disagreed. He did not feel that the City would save money.
Mr. Marier agreed with Mr. McLean on the saving of Election cost and intrested
in cost we should be looking into the cost of the requisitions that we pass each
meeting.
Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Locher what happens to the terms if we go to odd elections?
Mr. Locher said you would have to extend the terms under schedule four. The 1973
elected would go to 1977 in odd years. And then whose terms expire in 1974 would
be extended to 1975.
Mr. McLean stated that three Councilmen and the Mayor would be up for reelection
at the same time. Then the Councilmen with the most votes would have the longer
term.
Schedule Four reads as follows:
ELECTED TERM EXPIRES
1973 1977 (Incumbent term extended one year from 1976)
1974 1975 *.(Incumbent term extended on year from 1974)
1975 1975*
1975 1975*
* Two receiving most votes serve four -year terms; third winner serves for
two years. Ordinance required in order to provide this unless 1974 legislature
provides for this rule at 1975 elections without need for ordinance.
February 11, 1974
Mr. Zelinka feels that getting more people out to vote is important. He also agreed
with the comment on local issuses for odd years.
Mr. Marier said the intent here is that a local election has to be the primary
intrest. He motioned to adopt Schedule Four, Odd Years. Mr. McLean seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Opposed Mr. Zelinka and Mayor Bohjanen.
No Clerks report because Mrs. Sarner was not able to attend. She will have the
report for the next regular Council meeting.
Mayor Bohjanen opened the sealed bids for the Patrol Car. The two bids received
were; 1.) Barnett Chrysler Plymouth at the price $3947.15. 2.) Midway Ford at
the price $4147.00.
Mr. Zelinka reading the bid from Barnett Chrysler Plymouth said the word except
is in error. It should be accept.
From the audience; Mr. Van Buren from Barnett Chrysler Plymouth said his office
girl made a mistake and he would initial it as corrected.
Mr. Marier said that before we svote on this how are -we doing with the present
car from Chrysler Plymouth. Wasn't there trouble with the rear end? Also hadn't
it been in for repair three times.
Mr. Myhre said the car runs fine except for a noise in the rear end. We were
told in a letter from Mr. M. A. Peterson, District Manager of Chrysler Motors Corp.
to drive it another 30,000 miles.
Mayor Bohjanen said to delay the bids for the next meeting. That will give the
Clerk time to find the letter from Mr. M. A. Peterson stating the 30,000 mile
warrenty on the rear end of the present Plymouth.
Mr. Zelinka said that we cannot ignore the bids legally we have to pass on them.
Mr. Bohjanen motioned to table the bids for study. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion
carried. With Mr. Zelinka abstaining.
Mr. Jaworski motioned to take sealed bids on the 1966 Plymouth police car, minus
the police equipment. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Bohjanen read a letter of resignation from Mr. Albert Thiltgen. He is unable
to preform his duties on the Personnel Commission.
Mr. McLean moved that Albert Thiltgen resignation be accepted. Seconded by Mr.
Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously.
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Thiltgen thanking him for his
services.
Mayor Bohjanen also would like to appoint Mr. James Livingston to the Personnel
Commission for a One year term. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen.
Motion carried unanimously.
Copies were given to the Council Members on the Condemnation Land Hearing scheduled
for March 1, 1974 at 9:30 a.m.
Mr. McLean made a motion for another Council meeting prior to the special meeting
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with the Anoka County Commissoners scheduled for Feb. 27, 1974 at 7:30 p.m.
Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
The Clerk was instructed to post notice in three places of the Special Council
meeting for Feb. 13, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Hall.
Mr. Jaworski reported that the roads were in good shape. Also he had a Resolution
from Centerville on a interchange at 35W and County Road 14. He also stated
that this Resolution was passed in Washington.
Mr. Jaworski motioned a Resolution requesting an interchange at 35W and County
Road 14. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously.
The Clerk was instructed to send copies of the Resolution to Representative
Blatnick in Washington, Robert Burman in Anoka County, Metro Council and make
a file for Lee Starr. Also send copies of Centervilles Resolution.
Mr. Jaworski mentioned that he didn't sign requistion No. 385. The reason for
this is that the 9162 Ford dump truck isn't worth the repair. Total cost for
repair would be from $1700 to $1800 and in a lot it will still only be worth
$300.00.
The Council suggested that Mr. Jaworski get estimates on a new dump truck and
check the budget allocation.
Mr. Marier reported no meeting with the Planning and Zoning Board. He would
like the Council's approval to have Mr. Locher and Mr. Lee Starr attend the
next P &Z meeting and discuss the land use plan. Motion was made by Mr. Zelinka.
Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McLean reported that the first meeting will be Feb. 18, 1974 at 8:00 p.m.
This will be in line with the Ordinance for Park, Recreation & Environmental
Quality it was decided to make the adjustments and have it ready for the next
Council meeting.
Mr. Zelinka reported that he had attended the Circle Pines UTility Com. meeting.
It was stated that Lino Lakes is the only ones not satisfied. Also the reason
for the legal costs being so high is the lack of growth.
The Personnel Commission met Jan. 31, 1974. New Officers were elected for the
year as follows. Chairman Lawrence Johnson, Secretary Francis Kelly. Also they
ask the Council for the recomendation of a new member. And hire Deputy Clerk full
time.
Mr. Jaworski said the Deputy Clerk was hired as full time of empolyment.
Mr. Marier - Full time -part time. Nothing to do with full because time is divided
between Police and Clerk.
Mr. Jaworski made a motion to bond the Deputy Clerk so she can sign checks in
the absence of the Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Locher suggested getting this bond at the same place as the Clerk's.
Mr. Zelinka asked if the Council was prepared to pass on the wages or study them
until next meeting. Also establish a Resolution or Ordinance on this.
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Mr. Jaworski stated that the salaries should be reviewed at budget time instead
of the first Council meeting.
After much discussion Mr. Zelinka made a motion to study the wages until the next
regular Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously.
The Clerk was instructed to type up the present salaries and the proposed salaries
for the Council.
Mr. McLean motioned that when a Councilman is absent the Mayor should sign
requisitions as Department Head. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Unanimously.
Their was no Old Business.
New Business.
Mr. Gotwald had the application for the buried telephone cable on East Shadow Lake
Drive.
Mr. Jaworski made the motion to accept this application. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining.
Mr. Gotwald reported that his firm had received and had signed engineering contracts
for the Lino Lakes - Centerville Interceptor. This will be a full gravity system
and their portion begins at Birch St. and Highway 49.
Mr. Zelinka asked if we have in our Ordinance any policy for vacation?
Mr. Marier said the Admistration Ordinance should be looked into. They are out
of scope.
Mr. Jaworski also stated the need of a Ordinance for snow birds and snow from
driveways being plowed into the street.
After much discussion it was decided to have both Ordinances and the Specs for the
new Building on the agenda for the next Council meeting.
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #366, 367, 368, and #375 through #384.
Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the bills #5570 through #5599. Seconded by Mr. Marier.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Moti carried un 'mously.
The minutes approved at the meeting of February 25, 1974.
Clerk- Treasurer