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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/1976 Council Minutes97 June 14, 1976 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., June 14, 1976 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, McLean, Schneider. Absent; Zelinka. Mr. Locher was unable to attend. Mr. Gotwald was present. Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes of May 24, 1976 as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to approve the Minutes of June 7, 1976 special meeting as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk reported on the following items: ..Application forms for reimbursement funds from the Minnesota Police Officer training Board had been received and filled out. The Clerk asked for author- ization of the Council to sign and mail these forms. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. ..The Minnesota State Highway Department has sent information regarding the releasing of the easement for the planned construction of Highway #51. This easement is located along and near the present Baldwin Lake Road and extends to the junction of Highway #8 and Highway #49. The underlying fee owner has the first option of reclaiming the land, otherwise, local government agencies may acquire the land. Mr. Gotwald suggested keeping informed on this since the acquisition of this easement could have some value as to the futuredeve- lopment of the land in that area. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Tollefson and ask the City be dept informed of the availability of this land. ..Mr. Ray, City Insurance Agent, had mailed a form for the Public Official Lia- bility Insurance. The questoniof the cost for this coverage was discussed. Since there were no cost figures included with the form, the Clerk was instr- ucted to contact Mr. Ray for this information for the next Council meeting. ..May hauling charges of $1197.00 had been received. ..A check for $58.26 had been received from the County Auditor's office for the sale of tax forfeited land. ..A letter from North Central Public Service announcing the release of the sec- ond allocation of natural gas to customers on the priority list. The number of 450 new customers will be added to the system. ..A letter from Northern States Power setting forth the new electrical rates that became effective June 2, 1976. In consulting the attached schedules, it would seem that street lighting and water pumping would be the one area most affected. The Clerk will research this. ..The Planned Use Report for the Federal Revenue Sharing was discussed. Mr. McLean moved to allocate this money on the same percentage basis as last year. (the allocation was 2 /3rd's to roads, 2 of the remaining 1/3 to Parks and 2 to Police Department). Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unan- imously. ..A request to cash CD's #1759, 2037 and 2157 and deposit in the Savings account was presented. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion car- ried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved in July a CD should be purchased to bring the amount in Debt #2 up to the figure of $2,061.19 plus interest. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. 98 June 14, 1976 ..The disposition of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds was discussed. An analysis of the funds had been prepared by the office with the suggested amounts to be trans- ferred according tb the planned use reportt. There is a balance remaining which show *di be used to cover the cost of the tree inspector and his expenses since there had not been budgeting to cover this cost and the original intent to apply Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this expense was approved by Council action. The Clerk was instr- ucted to finalize these figures for Cbuncil action at the next meeting. ..A copy of the Permit Number 9206 for construction and operation of a sewer exten- sion in Lino Lakes issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency had been received. ..A copy of the Resolution approving the City's Sewer Charges had been received. Mayor Bohjanen introduced Mr. Bill Houle for a report from the Bi- Centennial Committee. Mr. Houle reported the Committee is planning an antique show from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on June 26, 1976 in conjunction with the presentation of the Bi- Centennial Flag designating this City as a Bi- Centennial City. The presentation of the Flag will be at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The Flag will then be raised. Mr. Houle felt that Sen. Milton will rhake the presentation. Mr. Houle requested the use of the garage for the antiques show. This would necess- itate the presence of someone to move the vehicles out and make sure the garage is clear. There will also be food available by the way of soft drink wagons. Mr. McLean asked if this is to be just an antique show or will therealso be items for sale. Mr. Houle said it would be both. Mayor Bohjanen said the City must be sure of the proper insurance. This is to be checked with the Attorney. Mr. McLean moved to approve this request for the use of the garage on June 26, 1976 by the Bi- Centennial Committee for their program. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Houle presented the Council members with a resume' on himself asking that he be considered for the vacant position now existing on the Planning and Zoning Board. Since one other name has been submitted for this position, Mr. McLean moved this matter be put on the agenda for the June 28 1976 Council meeting for action. Sec- onded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean asked if an absent Council member can register a vote on something he knows will be discussed and he has a positive opinion on the matter? There were no opin- ions as to the legality of this and the Attorney will be asked for the answer. Mayor Bohjanen discussed the meeting with the Centerville Council and their concerns over the policing of the County Park on the South end of Centerville Lake. This is the responsibility of the Anoka County Park Department and a joint letter to Mr. 'Jai/id Torkeldson (with a copy to Mr. Burman) is to be written asking them to comply with the stipulations as set forth in the Open Space Agreement. Mr. Karth presented each Council Member with a proposal for the up grading of the City Streets and the work that will have to be contracted. He plans to go over this list with Mr. Volk this Saturday for the possible elimination and addition of some streets. He asked the members to study this for recommendations. Mr. Schneider questioned when this work would have to be paid for and Mr. Karth said the work will start in July with the payments coming due in August and September. June 14, 1976 Mr. Schneider asked this list be more specific as to when the jobs will be done and IIIwhen the bills will be presented for payment. Mr. Karth said they will finalize the list this weekend and dates will be inserted. This will be presented at the last meeting in June for approval. There was general discussion as to what is to be done in what areas and which street shouFdbe done this year. Mr. Karth reported on a problem with the section of 4th Avenue from Elm Street North to the Freeway where the Street dead ends. He had received complaints of dumping, which can be seen from the Freeway, and the teen age parties being held back in the area. Since there are no homes located on that stretch of Street, Mr. Karth asked the Council to consider blocking off that stretch of the Street until such time as there is need for the Street to be opened. It was suggested that all property owners be contacted for their approval of this act- ion in writing and, if obtained, to bury poles across the entry. Mr. Karth so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth reported the Ford Squad Car had developed a hole in the oil filter and the engine had frozen. To do the minimum of repairs on this car will cost about $325.00; to do a complete overhaul will cost approximately $545.00. Mr. McLean asked how many miles is usually on a squad car before it is disposed of IIIand Chicbf Myhre said it varies with each car. He felt this car would be retained until 1977 and the least amount of cost for the repairs would be sufficient. Mr. Karth moved to approve the minimum repairs and stay as close to the estimate as possible. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth reported the Lino Athletic Association has asked he request the use of the garage for a dance and for a permit to serve beer and set ups in conjunction with the fund raising of that orginazation. This has been held at the Aragon Ballroom in the past. Since there is an on -sale liquor license at that location, it is no longer possible to hold the dance there. Mayor Bohjanen felt the matter of set ups has been duscouraged in the past. It will have to be checked with the Attorney. Mr. Karth said they would like to know by the end of June since the dance would be held in August and they need time for ticket sales. Mr. McLean had no report. Mr. Schneider reported on his meeting at the MMTC. There will be a forthcoming report from Mr. Robin. It is felt that it will be sometime next summer before the trans- ferring of the adult offenders will begin. Mr. Schneider said the Citizens Committee is being reactivated in order for the community input to be considered in the formation of this change in the status of this facility. He will have more information on this at a later date. IIIMr. Schneider said he had been contacted with concern about the amount of monies being spent in the Parks and for what. Mr. Volk will attend the next Park Board meeting and this matter will be discussed. The youth from the school started today. There aresix people from the Centennial School and they worked at Sunrise Park today. June 14, 1976 Mr. Schneider said the cash flow shows a bank balance at the end of June of $2500.00. He felt this is a realistic figure depending on emergencies that arise. Mr. Schneider presented the Council members with copies of some research he had done in connection with auditing firms. There were three he recommended the Coun- cil consult. Mr. Schneider suggested these firms be asked to take a look at the present system and submit a bid for their services. Mr. McLean so moved. Second- ed by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to set a special meeting to consider the bids and interview the representatives of the auditing firms. This matter should be finalized by the first meeting in July. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald reported on the feasibility report for the utilities in the Lexington Lakeview area. He said the report will be in the hands of the Council members before the next Council meeting in order to give the members time for study of the report. Mr. Gotwald reported the lines are completed in the Shenandoah area and the only hold up is the installation of the pumps. As soon as these pumps are installed the residents can hook Into the system. Mr. Gotwald discussed the requirement of the County of a 150' right -of -way before they will accept the road for maintenance. In the case of 24th, it might be ad- vantageous for the City to consider the acquisition of the additional footage. This could prove to be Tess costly than the repair and maintenance of that street. Mr. Gotwald suggested getting a firm commitment from the County that, if this easement is obtained by the City, the County would assume the repair and upkeep of this street. He also suggested that as part of the zoning Ordinance, that new construction along this street have a greater set back in order to avoid the pur- chase of buildings in the acquisition of the right -of -way. Mr. Karth asked that a letter be written to Mr. Burman asking for a letter from the Anoka County Board of Commissioners stating the County will accept 24th Ave. if the City obtains the required right -of -way and that the street will be upgraded. Mr. McLean asked if this could be presented to the owners as a trade -off - their giving the right -of -way easement for an up- gradEbd Street? Mr. Gotwald said, Yes. Mr. Kronholm was in the audience with a question on the installation of a drive- way to the townhouse units located off East Shadow Lake Drive. Mr. Kronholm said the Drover's State Bank has assumed the responsibility for all the holdings of Mr. Jandric in that area. He is asking for permission to install the 20' driveway to the units. The Clerk had pulled the minutes in conjunction with the action taken on this matter in August of 1974. This matter had been handled by granting a variance for the construction of this driveway with the stipulation this unit can not be sold and that when the outlot is platted the entry is to be from Lantern Lane. Since the matter had been handled by a variance, this would carry forward to the new owner and not action is necessary from this Council. Mr. Kronholm thanked the Council for their time. He felt things should begin to clear in that area. r 1 1 1 1i. June 14, 1976 Mr. Schneider questioned the $50,000.00 CD on deposit with the Drover's State Bank in conjunction with the principal payment due in January of 1977. This is to be checked with the Attorney. Mr. McLean asked if part of th.s CD couhd not be attached as part of the road bond that was voided on West Shadow Lake Drive. Mr. Gotwald said that West Shadow Lake Drive is legally a City Street. He said once bui[anghas been allowed on a street, the City must accept for partial maint- enance and thus it becomes a City Street. There was discussion on asking for some assistance from the County since it is used in conjunction with the golf course. This will be discussed at a later date. The Clerk was asked to do some research as to whom the tax statements are mailed to in the Country Lakes area. Mr. Schneider suggested in working out the new Police Contract with Centerville, <that a formula similar to the one used by Lexington Fire Department. Mr. McLean suggested this be checked. Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #668, 669, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680 & 681. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. SchnePder moved to approve checks #7096 through and including #7125. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to approve payroll cheks #3559 through and including #3578: -, Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Myhre said that on Sunday a horse had been found on Elm Street and the owner is unknown. Someone held the horse for one day but then the Animal Control had to be called and the animal was taken to the Humane Society. The City Ordinance does not provide for an impounding fee for large animals and Chief Myhre suggested a fee of $50.00 be charged. This fee had been suggested by the Animal Control. Chief Myhre asked what happens to an animal if the owner cannot be located and he said they are kept at the Humane Society for five days and then given away. However, the person taking the animal must retain the animal for one year and any time during that year the owner can reclaim by paying all costs incurred. Mr. McLean moved to add an impounding fee for large animals in the amount of $50.00 This motion to become an attachment to Ordinance #65. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. CLER - TREASURER These minutes were approved, with correction on