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the pond which serves as a skating rink4 He felt that we should cheek on other possible
locations before making the request from NSP.
Mr. Bohjanen asked if the, Clerk had gotten a letter from the, owner of the old Hansen
pit. She stated that she had not. He stated that he had the name and address of the
owner and his son, by name of Joe and Tom Waehrle. The Clerk stated that such a
person had called, but had not said that he owned the pit, but lived, next to it.
Mr. Locher stated that he would have the State Sanitarian write the owners. There
was discussion.
Mr. Rosengren thought a letter should be sent to Jake Kaufhold who had planted flowers
around the flaypole and kept them up. The Clerk will write a thank you letter to be
signed by all Council members at the next meeting.
The Clerk mentioned that the recently -hired Deputy Clerk, Shelley Brisson, planned
to quit as soon as she got a full -time job; therefore, the Clerk had asked Mrs. Elsie
Linnell, who had made application, to come in and be trained for the position.
Mr. L'Allier asked the Clerk to write Mr. John M. Kirkvold of the State Forest Service
in Cambridge, to request certification for R. V. Ellingsen as a State Fire Warden to
replace Roy Houle; carbon copies to be sent to Mr. Ellinsen and the Mayor.
A question was raised on the burning ban. Mr. L'Allier noted that we had asked PCA
for a postponement of its adoption and had no reply. He asked the Clerk to call the
PCA to see what they plan to do on our request. The Clerk was also asked to make copies
of the burning ordinances and give to the members to hand out.
Mr, Myhre asked if Mr. Locher had heard anything on the color of the police uniforms.
Mr. Locher stated that he had checked with Sheriff Talbot and with the Ass't.
County Attorney and couldn't find anything in the Statutes on it. Bob Johnson, Jr.,,
will do some further checking, however.
The Clerk was asked to check the records on the Caron hayroad for the next meeting. ,
Mr. Bohjanen moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried
unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to void the 3 checks written on June 28th for
police clothing allowances.
Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 9:33 P.M. Seconded b Mr. Rosengren. Aye.,
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Minutes approved at the meeting of July 26, 1971
Clerk Treasurer
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The special meeting of the Village Council of Lino Lakes was called to order at
8 :46 P.M. by Mayor L'Allier. Other members present were Messrs. Cardinal, Jaworski,
and Rosengren. Also present were Attorney Locher, Mr. Gotwald, and Mr. Sprinsted, Fiscal
Agent. Mr. Bohjanen was absent due to a death in the family.
Mr. L'Allier stated that the special meeting was called to consider the process of
assessments of water and sewer to be installed within the Chomonix project. Mr. Gotwald
said that we have to determine the method of assessment. Also that bids have been taken
on the well and pump. He stated that normally it would have taken 30 days but due to
Metro Council problems they decided to go a 60 day period. The interceptor that was
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approved will be in the 70-71 budget. He also said that they couldn't wait
any longer to award bids.
Mr. Springsted reported that they had developed a method of assessment based
on $400,000 and 275 units. He read the report. He hoped it would have consi-
deration of the Council and said that they attempted to weigh equalities on both,
sides. Mr. Springsted was asked to briefly explain item #6. He said that they
suggested that when this is undertaken, we issue temporary bonds for a period up
to three years. Mr. L'Allier asked what was the advantage of the three year
temporary bonds. Mr. Springsted said that they may want to review it in three
years instead of going to five years. Attorney Locher said it seems like a
reasonable proposal. Mr. Gotwald stated that it was a workable idea from our
stated point.
Mr. Bush said that their impression was that a ten year bond was a workable idea.
He said that if they go by Mr. Springstead's proposal if work was ordered tonight,
it makes a load on the developer and it could not be delivered until fall. Also
with Municipal Bonds there would be a two for one payoff on lots. So if there
were 50 sales in one year there would be,100 assessments. Be referred to item
number three, last two lines. He said it creates a problem from the developer's
point of view and they should consider not programming it because of the lateness
of the season. He also said that they would like us to consider not using a five
year bond issue.
Mr. L'Allier said that we have a sewer problem because the Metro Council will not
allow Lino Lakes to hook up to the interceptor because they want to see a workable
plan to protect certain lands. Without that they will not allow hookups in the
Village. Mr. Gotwald stated that the Metro Staff is dedicated to the idea of a
Metro Park in this area. They are waiting for Centerville to send a letter
having a schedule for the internal lateral system. Centerville is sending a
letter to the Sewer Board out linging that schedule.
Mr. L'Allier said that water could be put in and hold off on the sewer till next
year. Mr. Gotwald recommended that the Council contract be awarded to the well,
contractor for the well and pump. He felt that they are talking about the
water system at this time. We, also, need the approval of the State Board of Health
to start construction. He said we have a problem in that we will have to assign
the contract to the next lowest bidder since the lowest bidder does not want the
job now.
Mr. L'Allier asked could we get more favorable bids if we wait. Mr. Gotwald felt
that we will get no more favorable bids than we have now. He said that Mr. Rehbein
could have completed the project by September 1, Labor and material costs on Sept.,
1, go up.
Mr. L'Allier said that on the bids there was a variation in wells and pumps.
Mr. Gotwald felt the most important tonight is to agree on assessment procedures
then decide on what to, do about awarding bids to the next lowest bidder.
Mr. Jaworski asked if $300,000 was the second bid. Mr. Gotwald said $318,000 was.
Mr. L'Allier said that we are still at a stand still. We can not put water and
sewer till approval.
Mr. Gotwald said that there was nothing standing in the way to award the well.
Mr. L'Allier asked if there was anything illegally wrong with this. Mr. Locher
said not with the well.
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Mr. Gotwald said that the Metro Sewer Board will receive a letter from Centerville
this week.
In talking about the 5 year bonds -- MIr. Jandric said it is the same thing as
borrowing money from a bank, and that they have never gone full term on these
things. Mr. L'Allier asked Mr. Springsted if he suggested that if we are going
to take six or seven years to complete the project that a six or seven year assess-
ment might be acceptable. Mr. Springsted said yes, that if you borrow money on a
ten year basis, you are committed to deed service on that period'; if assessments
are paid in half that time your interest continues on.
Mr. Bush said that they can't hit full pace the opening year. The first year will
be the slowest and the last year will be the highest in selling. He stated that
they would like the Council to consider a little longer peiod than five years. They
ask for ten years, or eight or nine if ten is too long. He said that they were
willing to meet on any common grounds. Mr. Bush also said that they hoped they would
set it up on an annual guarantee of a certain number of dollard paid; rather than have
one for one on assessment payoffs. Mr. Jandric asked if there was a possibility of making
the bond smaller without jeapordizing anything.
Mr. L'Allier called a recess at 9:51 P.M.
The meeting was resumed at 10:20 P.M. Mr. Jaworski moved that the length of time that
would be reasonable would be a period of seven years; regard the payment of assessments
prior to issueing of building permits and or sale of any land or lot regardless of size
assessment on given lot; that additionally we require $50,000 deposit in any bank of their
choosing; we receive a letter of guarantee in what ever is acceptable to the Council;
$50,000 be replenished bythe use of CDs. so that there would be $50,000 in, deposit
by way of CDs; since it is latein the year and not received official ok from the
Metro Council, to postpone certification till 72 -73; sett-the date, barring any unfor
seen circumstances on August 10, 8 :30 P.M. for the improvement hearing.
Mr. Springsted mentioned that we couldn't give the contract until we have had the
hearing.
Mr. Jandric asked if they have to be at the meeting. W. Locher said there may be
someone there who wants to object. Mr. L'Allier said they were not required to be here.
Mr. Gotwald said there was one other problem. They are talking about front foot basis
and so much per apartment or unit.
Motion seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. L'Allier said the question had been raised as to whether the drilling of the well
can proceed prior to the hearing date or assessments. Mr. Locher said that they can
proceed prior to beginning the project. Require a letter from Mr. Keyes saying he
understands the bonds have not been sold; that the Village can not guarantee payment.
Mr. L'Allier said we have to wait to award bids till the hearing.
Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 10 :45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Minutes approved at the meeting of, July 26, 1971 Shelley Brisson
Deputy - Clerk
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