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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/1971 Council Minutes103 10/1/71 assessment. It was decided that the budget would have to be reduced by $10,000 elsewhere in order to budget for $10,000 for the sewer assessment and keep the mill rate close to that of 1971. Many figures were cut, mostly in the General Fund. Building inspection was discussed. Mr. L'Allier felt it would be better to handle building permits out of the office; possibly we could hire someone to do the inspections on an hourly basis later. After more discussion, the figure of $10,000 was levied in Debt Redemption Fund No. 2. Mr. L'Allier stated that he didn't feel we would be acting in the best interest of the Village if we did not budget at least this much. Final budget figures to be Ivied were: General Fund: $15,817; Fire Protection $8,310; Civil Defense: $3,300; Parks: $9,201; Roads: $61,900; Debt No. 1: $12,000; Debt No. 2: $10,000; Total: $120,528. Based on the estimated assessed valuation of $1,800,000 the mill rate would be 65.5 mills. Mr. Rosengren moved to adopt the budget as reviewed and revised at this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Vote: Aye - -Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Cardinal, Mr. Rosengren and Mr. L'Allier; No--Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried. Mrs. Gould asked about the cost of the blacktop in the Jandric project. Mr. Rosengren stated that Jandric paid for this, that we had retopped 7th Avenue only. Jandric's roads would not be accepted until they were brought up to specs including blacktop. Mr. L'Allier noted that Jandric had posted a bond for the streets including curb and gutter. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 11 :35 P.M. Seconded . Bohjanen. Aye. Minutes approved at the meeting of October 26, 1971_ Clerk- Treasurer 10/12/71 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on October 12, 1971, was called to order at 8 :03 P.M, by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. Mayor L'Allier noted that both the Attorney and Mr. Rosengren had to leave early so he would try to move the meeting along. Mr. Locher read the recommended resolution authorizing the $550,000 bond sale. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes of the regular September 27th Council meeting as corrected. Seconded by M'. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The Clerk reported receipt of the following items: Affidavits of publication from the Forest Lake Times on the Notice of Bond Sale for the Jandric im- provements. 2. The State report on PERA accounts for fiscal year 1970 -71, showing Lino Lakes to be completely paid in full; 3. The new comprehensive insurance policy (exclusive of the auto coverage) with a coinsurance endorse- ment needing the signature of an agent for the Village. 4. Two notices of hearings on the Oneka -Hugo merger. 5. Lists of persons wishing to serve as election judges from both political parties; the Clerk asked the Council to designate the chief, judge. The Clerk asked if the Council wished to set the date for the special meeting to canvass the ballots of the November 2nd election. She noted that her previous report on sewer and building permit handling from 4 other municipali- ties had been sent to all Council members and asked if the Council wished to make •a decision on this. Lr. Cardinal moved that the coinsurance endorsement be signed. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. 104 10/12/71 Mr. Cardinal moved to set a special meeting on November 3rd at 8 P.M. to canvass the November 2nd election ballots. Seconded by M,r. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. The lists of proposed election judges were passed around, then read. lair. Jaworski moved to approve the lists of judges from both parties, as follows: DFL: Joyce Dufresne, Agnes LeTendre and Signe Miller with alternates Ursuline Lichtscheidl and Erma Grygelko; GOP: Jean Krube, Dorothea Schmidt and Sylvia Brisson with alternates Phyllis Blaylock, Mary Gould and Hannah Ellingsen; also, to approve the same chief judge as last year; the Clerk noted that last year's chief judge was on the alternate list. Mr. L'Allier suggested Joyce Dufresne as chief judge. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal reported that he had received a complaint that a pig operation on Holly Drive was causing an odor problem; he had gone to see the place. The owner had done a lot of cleaning up and the County Health Dept. had in- spected the place but given no final report yet. Mr. Cardinal recommended that we pass on this matter until we receive the County's report. Mr. L'Allier agreed and noted that this was not on the agenda; that when we get the report we can invite the parties to a meeting and iron out the problems. Mr. Rosengren moved to table the matter. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal noted that concerning the matter of sewer and bldg. permits, the P&Z had not met since the Clerk's report; this would be on the next agenda. Mr. Locher reported that he had the policing contract with Centerville ready. Mr. L'Allier asked the Clerk to make copies of the contract for the Council to discuss at our next meeting and to send a copy to Mayor Rivard; Mr. L'Allier will visit with him to see if it is acceptable. Mr. Locher read the 'save harmless' agreement between the Village and Marvin Rehbein which he had drafted for the interim period between starting work and the bond sale on the lateral project. Mr. L'Allier noted that this had been authorized at the last meeting. Mr. Locher stated that he had called both Mr. Rehbein and Mr. Waalen; Mr. Rehbein is in a hurry to start immedia- tely, otherwise he will have to move his rigs. Mr. 'Maslen will contact the Clerk to take the agreement to Mr. Rehbein for his signature. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski had no report. Mr. Rosengren reported that they had completed the drainage projects in the Lakeview area and the park; he thinks the work will take care of the problems. He reported that Mr. Schifsky had started the work on Rolling Hills Drive and should be completed shortly. Mr. Bohjanen had a question on roads, particularly about a hole at Main & 4th, and if Mr. Rosengren had contacted the County on this and the holes in Twilight Acres by the County roads. Mr. Rosengren stated that he had contacted the County men and told them about all the similar problem areas. The Clerk was asked to get a list of all these spots from Roy Backlin and to send a follow -up letter to the County Highway Dept. Mr. L'Allier had no report. Mr. Gotwald stated that he had no special report, but noted that there was a house under construction on 4th Avenue which is in a natural drainage path. The house is being built on a small knoll, but Mr. Gotwald felt we should police the matter in case the man fills the yard up to the ditch as this will cause a problem clear up to Main Street. Mr. Jaworski 105 10/12/71 noted that this would also cause a problem on the other side of 4th Avenue back to the woods. Mr. Gotwald felt that the builder should contact the Village for a landscaping permit., Mr. L'Allier asked Mr. Gotwald to write the Council a letter setting forth the reasons why the ditch shouldn't be filled and authorize the Clerk to send a copy of the letter to the builder along with a request that he either appear before the Council before he does the final landscaping or contact Mr. Gotwald for suggestions. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize the above letters. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski asked if the culvert this builder put in isn't too small. Mr. Rosengren stated that it was too small, only about a 6" pipe, and won't work. Mr. Gotwald thought this should be noted in the letter, too. No one had additional duggestions for use of the County's allocation for un- employment funds. Mr. L'Allier asked that they bring up any such suggestions at a later Council meeting or pass them on to our County Commissioner. Glenn Rehbein stepped forward with a plat of land he hopes to develop. He stated that he had been to Van Housen and had made suggested changes. The plat is located at the SE corner of Ware Road and Birch Street on a 40 acre piece; he also has an option on an adjoining 30 acres. He plans for a 5 acre park which he will completely develop since he is in that business and has the equipment. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Council could take either park land or money. Glenn noted that the land is low but drained; he would change the ditch. Mr. Bohjanen inquired why Mr. Van Housen had not liked the original location of the park; Glenn gave him the reasons which included the fact that kids using it would have to cross all the streets to get there. Mr. Rehbein had decided to use the original park spot for the well, etc., and had drawn new park plans with ball diamonds, etc. Glenn stated that he had not made the 10 copies for the P&Z yet because they don't know what height the sewer line will be; he plans to do his own sewer and street construction and will put up a bond for the finished streets. He has obtained a building permit for a model home using the entire 40 acres as a legal description; he wishes to get a variance to put up another model home. Glenn stated that his brother would built the homes and that he himself would develop the plat. He has 77 lots in the 40 acr piece and hopes to complete the project in 2 years; he expected that there would be 35 -40 homes completed for sewer hookup next year. He showed the Council his long range plans for the additional 30 acre piece, noting that he must get some road easements up to Birch Street yet for a 60 foot road. The park would be centrally located between the two parcels; the re are 51 lots in the 30 -acre parcel. Mr. Rehbein stated that Mr. Gotwald had a copy of the plans and that Mr. Van Housen has already made his report on the proposed plat. After discussion, Mr. Cardinal moved to set hearings per our ordinances on the preliminary plat of Glenrae Estates before the Planning and Zoning Board on November 17th at 8 :30 P.M. and before the Council on November 22nd at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier noted that Glenn will need a variance to build the second model home.. Mr. Rehbein noted that he had observed the setbacks per the new zoning code on the first model which is located on Lot 5; he would like to place the second house on Lot 13. Mr. Locher stated that he would need a metes and bounds description for the variance. Mr. Rosengren moved to refer the variance request of Glenn Rehbein to the agenda of the Planning and Zoning Board for their Oct. 20th meeting. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. 106 10/12/71 Mr. Rehbein stated that he would put in a holding tank for the sewage until the interceptor is completed. He expects the first occupancy by the spring of 1972 and hopes to build over the winter. Mr. Rehbein also asked what he must do to get a variance or a permit to put in a mobile home down at the Out Post for a caretaker couple as they have so many breakins. Mr. L'Allier stated that they could request a variance and Special Use Permit before the P&Z and Council. Mr. Cardinal moved to request that this be put on the October agenda of the P&Z and the following Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier noted the matter of the house owned by Dale Housemovers which was on the agenda. Mr. Cardinal stated that the house was still there; (Ash & Center- ville Rd.) the property is part of the Hill Farm. Mr. Locher noted that they had had a problem with Dale leaving houses in Ham Lake for months; he suggested that letters be sent to the property owner and to Dale Housemovers stating that this is not authorized under our ordinances, that they need a building and moving permit, giving them a deadline. Mr. L'Allier felt that we should insist they move the house. There was discussion with Mr. Locher stating that the nuisance ordinance covered the matter. Mr. L'Allier noted that there are a lot of small kids in the area; Mr. Cardinal stated that the house was in decent shape but there are no windows now. Mr. Jaworski moved to send a letter to Dale movers requesting that they move the house out of Lino Lakes within 30 days or face a violations ticket under Ordinance No. 32. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The matter of setting a fee for the lists of registered voters was discussed. Mr. Jaworski moved to set a fee of $3.00 as the cost of the registered voters list to cover the costs of up- dating the lists annually. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. The Clerk inquired whether the Council wished to screen any applications for a registered voters list as had been suggested by the Attorney last year. It was generally felt that the lists could be sold to anyone for political purposes, but that persons from mail order houses or similar businesses would need council approval. The Clerk stated that the newly revised lists would be ready by the end of the week. It was felt that the new names should be put on addi- tional sheets rather than doing the whole list over. The bills were audited. Mr. L'Allier took the opportunity to express his appreciation to those municipal employees who take the initiative and spend their own time to take classes to improve their capabilities in handling their jobs, particularly the-police men who attend the safety courses and the Clerk who is taking a municipal accounting course. Er. Locher read from Mn. St. 201.06, Subd. 2, which prohibits the use of voters registration lists except for political and police purposes; it also places the burden on the person obtaining the list. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that any portions of bills from the Attorney, Engineer and Planner which were spent on a particular project for a contractor or developer are charged back to the same for money spent on his project. W. Bohjanen wondered when we would get another bill from the Planner as it had been a long time. Mr. L'Allier noted that another payment on the property purchased from Waldochs was due October 17th in the amount of $3300 including $2750 for principal and $550 for interest. He noted that we needed a couple of street signs on 20th and 80th. Mr. Jaworski felt a new sign should be put up at 12th and Birch. '4 10/12/71 A note will be given to Mr. Backlin to check these out. lair. L'Allier stated that he had received one new application for the part -time police position and that a couple more were coming. He stated that he and Mr. Myhre would go over the applications and report at the next meeting. Mr. Rosengren moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 9:02 P.M. Seconded by W. Rosengren. Aye. Mr. Floyd Miller stood up and asked if the Council wasn't going to discuss his' request which had been made on a roadway easement which he thought had been on the agenda. Mr. L'Allier reopened the meeting at 9:03 P.M. Mr. Miller wished to have the Council accept a dedication of roadway easements for the private road by his shop. 'Mr. Locher stated that he had talked to Mr. Miller on this and had advised Mr. Miller to prepare a petition that the Council accept the roadway deeds of dedication for partial maintenance. Floyd stated that he had talked to the other property'owners and all were agreed. Mr. Miller's °attorney, Mr. Hiniker, had sent a letter to the Council dated October 12, 1971, requesting that the Council agree to take a Deed'of Easement for partial easement of a street over the following described property: The Southerly 66 feet of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 3, T 31, R22, Anoka County. There are presently four residences on the roadway, the owners being Kenneth Miller, Floyd Miller, Virgil Lundberg and Alvin L. Roetman. Mr. Hiniker requested that the matter be referred to the Village Engineer and the Village Attorney for inspection. Floyd stated that he had talked to Mr. McLean who had recommended going this route. Mr. Bohjanen moved to refer the matter to the Engineer and the Attorney. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier asked Floyd to leave copies of the maps for the officials. Floyd noted that the road had been approved once by the P&Z. The Clerk was instructed to check the records to see what status the road had. Mr. Locher noted that he had told Mr. Hiniker that the easements could only be taken over for partial maintenance and that if the adjoining landowners wished to have the road approved then it would be on an assessment basis. Floyd noted that 2 of the parties involved were selling their homes so it would entail a wait. He stated that he also needs variances for parcels of less than 2 1/2 acres. lair. L'Allier told him that he would have to go before the P&Z with a metes and bounds legal description. There was discussion on which should occur first, acceptance of the road or the variances. Mr. Gotwald stated that there would be no problem if the road was accepted first. He thought there were special conditions when Rehbein platted the driveway. After discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to refer the matter to the P&Z at their November meeting or at the October meeting if reports were received in time from the Engineer, Attorney and the Clerk,`the' first 2 reports to be sent directly to the P&Z with copies to the Council; also that the Clerk inform Mr. Miller at which meeting the hearings would be held. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen moved to adjourn at 9:13 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Minutes approved at the meeting of October 26, 1974 a_ Clerk- Treasurer