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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/1974 Council Minutes1 1 1 February 13, 1974 Boundaries: and the resolution. However, the City does feel that the problem existing with the roadway through the Leibel and Kohler lands must be resolved and that the City of Lino Lakes must have a member or members, residents of Lino Lakes, on the County Park Board. Mr. McLean motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried. The minutes approved at the meeting of February 25, 1974. i Clerk -Tress er February 25, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m. on February 25, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean. Absent; Zelinka. Mr. Locher and Mr. Starr were also present. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of February 13, 1974 as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. 2j_� The Clerk's report included the following: A letter from the Metropolitian Council in reference to "Anoka County Thorough- fare Plan Metropolitan Council referral File No. 1939. This letter informs the Council that a request for a hearing must be filed within 10 days in the form of a resolution stating the provision in the proposal that they disagree with. The Clerk was instructed to write, noting the date of receipt of the letter, and inform the Metropolitan that due to the late receipt of the letter, there is not enough time for action by the Council. Mr. McLean moved to have the Clerk contact Anoka County for a copy of this Plan. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The Clerk had received a letter from the Homeward Bound Orginazition asking for permission to obtain a license to conduct a fund raising operation within the community. The Clerk was instructed to write and inform them there is no license required by the City of Lino Lakes for fund raising. Read a letter from the Metropolitan Sewer Board in connection with the Compre- hensive Land Use Plan asking if this plan involves change in land use that would involve a change in the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The Clerk was asked to notify the Metro Sewer Board of the Public Hearing to be held in conjunction with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to contact Mr. Gotwald and answer the letter as to the changes likely in the overall sewer plan. Read the letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency giving a permit for construction of the sanitary sewer extension ih the Shenadoah Plat. This plan must still be approved by the Metro Sewer Board and the Metro Council. Mr. Marier felt that the Council should concentrate on getting approval of the Interceptor and think of this project second. He was concerned of getting off February 25, 1974 the track if they start considering these plans before the interceptor is approved. Mr. Gotwals received a copy of this letter and he will take care of the necessary details. Mr. Marier moved to table consideration of this permit. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Read a letter from the Department of Personnel, State of Minnesota concerning the use of "Village or City" designation for Lino Lakes. If they do not hear to the contrary within two weeks, the designation of "City" will be used. Read a letter from Anoka Electric informing the Council of the installation of a street light during the month of January. This light is located at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Main Street. Reported that $600.00 had been received from the Metro Sewer Board in payment of the January hauling charges. Mr. Marier presented his report from the Planning and Zoning Board meeting of Feb. 20, 1974. Mr. Wayne Herr had presented a preliminary plat consisting of 60 acres • which he is proposing to split into tracts of 21 --5_& 10 acres parcels of land. He proposed to use meets and bounds in the legal descriptions but the Planning and Zoning requested, on the recommendation of Mr. Locher concurrace by Mr. Starr, that he plat the land avoiding the long legal descriptions. Mr. Jaworski felt that with sewers so close, there could be a possibility of problems with special assessments with the tracts so large. Mr. Marier said the homes planned for in this area are in the upper cost bracket and he felt that the owners would be well established people and special assess- ments would not be a problem. Mr. Bohjanen suggested that possibly the homes could be so placed on the Land that the possibility of splitting the lots could be considered. Mr. Marier said that the developers plans are to retain a rural atmosphere and he felt that this is a well laid out plat. Mr. Herr will make the necessary adjust- ments and retrun to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Harvey Molitor had requested a variance to add 18.5 feet of land to his present parcel of land. This is to enlarge the now recorded parcel and when the transfer is complete, the description will be rewritten so that the two parcel will be under the same description. Mr. Molitor and the Planning and Zoning Board had discussed the necessity of keeping the section line clear. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Variance. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jerry Boyd appeared before the Planning and Zoning Board with the request to park a house on Mr. Ernest Apitz's land (he has written permission from Mr. Apitz) if it becomes necessary. He is in the process of buying land in Columbus Township to move the house onto, but if some delay should accur, he would like to have the arrangements made to have a place to put the house during road restrictions. He doesn't anticipate any delay and if things go as planned, it will not become necessary to park the home. Mr. McLean moved to approve the permit following the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendations as set forth. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.. 1 1 1 1 1 February 25, 1974 Mr. Marier reported that the Planning and Zoning Board had set March 13, 1974 for a Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He asked Mr. Locher for the proper procedure. Mr. Locher read the laws governing the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning Board must hold a Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Public Notice must be published once in the legal newspaper ten days before the hearing. The Plan may be presented to the Council as a recommend- ation from the P &Z Board but cannot be adopted by the Council until the hearing is held, input from the Public is considered by the Planning and Zoning Board, and revisions made accordingly if warranted. The Plan is then presented to the Council with the recommendation of adoption by the Planning and Zoning Board. If the Plan is not adopted and certified by the Council, it remains as just a recomm- endation by the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Marier moved to do so as stated. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Starr said the first step is to present this plan to the public, accept com- ments from the people these comments would then be considered by the Planning and Zoning Board and if found valid, incorporated into the plan before the plan is presented to the Council for adoption. Mr. Jaworski asked that the one point that should be made clear is that this is not rezoning. That this plan is merely a guide to land use within the community. Mr. McLean emphasizes that the Planning and Zoning Board will not move on any rezoning unless specifically requested. Mr. Starr repeated that this plan is to be used as just a guide and has nothing to do with rezoning. This point will be made very clear. Mr. Marier agreed with Mr. Jaworski. There are many people who feel that this is a zoning map and the Board is well aware of this. The Board will make very sure that the public understands that this is not a rezoning plan. Mr. Marier also felt that Mr. Starr is very well informed in this area and well received and this plan should present no problems. Mr. Marier requested that the Council, Planning and Zoning Board, Planner and Attorney ail be' -in attendance at the Public Hearing scheduled for March 13', 1974 at 8:00 p.m.-at the City Hall. The Clerk was instructed to send reminder notices to all. Mr. Marier said that he had attended a house hearing on Thursday, February 21, 1974 in connection with the Park Bill. He had offered two amendments to the Bill and had been called out of order. He asked that the Clerk write a letter of "Thanks" to Mr. Lombardi for his efforts in our behalf. Mr. Jaworski asked if these bills could be amended from the floor and Mr. Marier said it could be but we would need, help. Mr. Marier also reported on the bill establishing a moratorium on building permits for 18 months begining July 1, 1974 unless the property is located on a sanitary sewer line. Mr. Marier said that the Council should make some input as opposing this bill. This would create a stalemate in construction in the outlying areas. 254 February 25, 1974 Mr. McLean moved to pass a Resolution to express the feeling of opposition of the City Council to Senate File No. 2770 and House File No. 2904. This bill is in direct conflict with the City Comprehensive Land Use Plan as approved by the Metropolitan Council. The decision to issue building permits is the responsibility of the governing body. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier reported Mr. Amundsen had appeared at the Planning and Zoning Board with the request that the Village pay for his member ship fee to join the Professional Building Inspector Group. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Locher if our Ordinance governing the storage of flamable liquids covered all flamable materials? He said that he had spotted a 300 gallon or so storage by a house. He thought that it was too close to the building. He also asked if we required a permit for storage and if there was a fee? Mr. Locher said the Ordinance covered all combustible materials, but there are no provisions in the Ordinance for charging a fee. Mayor Bohjanen felt that if there is a fee, there should be a form noting that the party has paid a fee and has permission for the storage of flamable liquid. Mr. Marier moved to charge a $10.00 fee for permission to store flamable liquid. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to amend the motion to say "The $10.00 would only cover 500 gallons. The additional fee would be $5.00 per 500 gallons." Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. McLean reported on the Park, Recreational and Enviornmental Commission meeting held on February 18, 1974. There were five members present with two absent. The rough draft of the Ordinance had been gone over. Mr. Jim McGeary had been elected Chairman, Mr. Frank Resch as Vice- Chairman. Mr. Clausen and Mrs. Kendall had been given the task of physical development recommendations for Sunrise Park; Mr. Kent and Mr. Resch the Hall property; Mr. McGeray the Lino Park in conjunction with the Lions Club. The long range overall plan, Mrs. Brission and Mrs. LeTourneau. The plans for Sunrise and Hall property along with cost estimations should be finished within six months in order to be availabel for budget meetings. The Lino Park plans should be finished within sixty days so that bids can be let for work to be done in the Spring. The long range plans should be done within a year. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18, 1974. Mr. McLean had discussed the Lino Park plans with Mr. McGrary and they agreed that fencing is necessary. He asked if the Council would approve his requesting assis- tance from Mr. Gotwald as to the specifications needed to let bids for this fencing. The general consensus of the Council was this was allowed. The patrol car bids were discussed and the letter from Chrysler Motors dealing with the problems with the 1972 car that we now own. It was felt that the letter was very vague and problems with the 1972 car that we now own. It was felt that the letter was very vague and stated nothing. Mr. Marier felt that we should have a record of our dealings with this company. Mr. McLean would like clairfication from Barnett Chrysler /Plymouth covering the problems with the 1972 Plymouth. There was a suggestion that we use this as a leverage in whether or not the bid for the new car will be accepted. February 25, 1974 Mr. Jaworski felt this is an entirely different matter. The 1972 problem is with Chrysler Motors and the bid is with Barnett and they cannot be considered at the same time. Mr. Marier said that in dealing with the seller, his products carry a company warranty and this should be backed up. If not, then we should not deal with that company. The 1972 car has been in the shop for repairs three times. Mr. Marier said don't buy something you're going to have trouble with from a company who won't stand behind their warranty. Mr. Locher said the Council has two choices; They can refect both bids and read - vertise or accept the next low bid with justifiable reasons. Mr. Jaworski noted there is only $200.00 difference in the bids. He moved to accept the bid from Midway Ford for $4,147.00. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. On a roll call vote; Mr. Jaworski - Aye; Mr. Marier - Aye; Mr. McLean - Aye; Mayor Bohjanen - Aye. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to continue to try to get the noise out of the rear end of the 1972 Plymouth. Inform Chrysler Motors that we feel this is still under warranty due to their delays. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Charles Cape, Civil Defense Director, gave the report of the activities of the Civil Defense for the year 1973. He also, included some of the plans for the coming year. A copy of this report is on file in the Clerk's Office. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Cape if they had made any plans for communications in times of III disaster? Mr. Cape said that there is a platform on the new radio tower for their use but an updated radio system is needed. He had considered using the business mans channel since the CB channel is so cluttered. Mr. Marier suggested setting up a portable communications system. He said that he would have some one contact Mr. Cape and assist in the setting up of this system. Mr. Locher reminded the Council of the Land Condemnations hearings to be held on March 1, 1974. He read a list of acceptable people to be used as appraisers in the disputed cases. Mr. Jaworski moved to add the name of Mr. Henry Rosengren. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to add the name of Mr. Joseph LaCasse Sr. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen reported that he had several request for street lights on the portion of Lilac that is designated as State Highway #49. Mr. Marier moved that we request the State to install the necessary street light on Highway #49 West of Lake Drive, due to the heavy traffic in and out of the Youth Center. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen also reported that the trailer that was to be moved in by the Boy Scouts for the collection of paper is in very poor condition and might not be moved in at all unless a better one can be obtained. In the mean time they will designate the City Hall as a collection point, but the papers will be loaded directly into pickups and moved the same day as collected. The first such collection will be Saturday, March 2, 1974. February 25, 1974 Mayor Bohjanen reported that he had been informed by Chief Myhre that Mr. Gary Dold will be resigning from the Police Department. He has been hired for duty with the County Sheriff's Department in a full time position. Mayor Bohjanen requested that the Personnel Commission call a meeting and have a recommendation for his replace- ment by the next Council meeting on March 11, 1974. Mr. Marier asked how long Mr. Dold had been with the Police Department. Chief Myhre said, one year. Mr. McLean asked if the part time men with the Police Department have any sort of formal training. Chief Myhre said, No, just on the job training. Mayor Bohjanen read a letter from Sheriff Talbot's Office commending Mr. Sal Costa for his assistance in the apprehension and arrest of a person sought by the County. Mayor Bohjanen presented a pasted up copy of the Information Guide. The phone numbers have been checked and rechecked. He requested that this be sent to the printer's and get copies made up immediately. Mr. Marier moved to send samples to Anoka County Union, Forest Lake Times and the Circulating Pines and ask for bids. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Locher read the letter from Mr. Busch in regards to the $50,000.00. Mr. Locher said the Council could take this to court but he would recommend that the Council defer this action until the County Commissioners come in with an award on the condemned lands. Mr. Locher returned to the motion levying a fee for the storage of namable liquids. He asked if this would include gasoline stations? The Ordinance allows the maximum of 10,000 gallons. If the increment of $5.00 per 500 gallons is used for these stations, the fee would be prohibitive. The intent of the fee is to make these areas available for inspection and the Council felt that gasoline stations should not be excluded. Mr. Jaworski suggested a maximum fee of $25.00. Mayor Bohjanen suggested that the fee could be based on the number of pumps, not the capacity. Mr. Jaworski felt that the capacity was a valuable piece of information for the ,fuel coordinator. This would inform him of where there is fuel in cases of emergency. Mr. Jaworski moved to amend the motion to limit the fee to a maximum of $25.00. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Under old business, Mr. Jaworski asked if the salaries were going to be considered at this meeting. Mayor Bohjanen said that he would prefer to table this until Mr. Zelinka could be present. Mr. Jaworski moved to table the discussion on salaries until the meeting of March 11, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. The Clerk requested permission to be absent from the office March 5, 6 & 7, to attend a seminar on Community Education to be held in Flint, Michigan. This is in connection with the Advisory Board of District 12. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. mcLean. On the roll call vote; Mr. Jaworski, Aye; Mr. Marier, No; Mr. McLean, Aye; Mayor Bohjanen, Aye. Motion carried. There was discussion on requisition number 387 - the number of meters was cut 6. 257 February 25, 1974 Mr. McLean moved to approve requistions number 385, 386 and 387 with the above stipulation. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. There was a question on bill #5627, no requistion accompanied the bill. The Council requested that this matter of no requisitions be ceased. All bills must have a requistion. The Clerk was instructed to mark the portions of the Engineer's, Attorney's and Planner's statements that are to be billed back to the persons the service was done for. Mr. Marier moved to approve bills #5600 through #5633 inclusive. seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks number 2322 through #2352 inclusive. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:30 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. The minutes approved at the meeting of March 11, 1974. Clerk- Treasurer March 11, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Zelinka at 8:05 p.m. on March 11, 1974. Councilmen present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean. Mayor Bohjanen was absent due to illness. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mr. Marier moved to accept the minutes of February 25, 1974 as corrected and written. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Zelinka abstaining. The Clerk reported on the following items; A letter from the Enviornmental Service Bureau talking about a bill referred to as the 'Comprehensive Energy Conservation Bill.' The Council did not take any action on this. Read a letter from the State of Minnesota announcing a 'Conference on Natural Disasters' to be held at the Leamingtion Hotel, Minneapolis on March 21, 1974. Mayor Bohjanen had left a note stating that he would like to attend this conference and have Mr. Cape go with him, If Mr. Cape is available. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the attendance to this conference by Mayor Bohjanen and Mr. Cape, if he is available. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Reported that she had received a copy of the December report and the year end report from the Circle Pines Utility Commission. The Council requested copies. Read a letter from the Department of Natural Resources in reference to the Flood Insurance Program. The letter insists that the City of Lino Lakes participate in this program. The general consensus of the Council was that this is an unnecessary program and is not needed in the City. The Council was also concerned about the high rates charged for this coverage and the fact that if there is not enough Federal Funding, the City could possibly be required to subsidize the program. Mr. Marier moved to answer the letter by the points listed, detailing the areas of damage and inform the Department this problem is now controlled by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mr. Locher pointed that the requirement of a perc test by the City was not recognized - in fact, wasn't even mentioned.