HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/1976 Council MinutesAugust 23, 1976
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The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05
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P.M. by Acting Mayor Zelinka. Council members present; Karth, McLean, Schneider
Absent; Bohjanen. Mr. Locher was also absent due to illness.
Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes of August 9, 1976 as presented. Seconded
by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes of the August 11, 1976 emergency meeting
as presented. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Donald Anfinson, City Auditor, was present to discuss the recommendations
of his firm for adjustments to be made in the present recording of City income
and disbursements. The combining of funds into the General Fund was considered
as was the changing of the payroll period to the 1st and the 15th of the month.
A new check writing system called the "one write" system was discussed. The
Clerk had obtained a sample of the system with cost estimates. This will be
discussed later in the meeting. The other points were discussed one at a time
with Mr. Schneider suggesting that a time table be worked out for the implemen-
tion of these suggestions. It was felt it would be more feasible to institute
these suggestions on a schedule, rather than all at one time. Mr. Anfinson
suggested the payroll system be started at the beginning of a quarter, such as
in October.
There was discussion on the membership into the League of Municipalities. Mr.
Anfinson recommended this. The Council had dropped their membership due to
several different reasons - one the large increase in fees and a breakdown in
communciations. The Council had felt they were not receiving enough services
for the amount of the duee. Mr. Schneider had obtained some information as to
the amount of dues and the Clerk was asked to check this out.
Mr. Anfinson was questioned on the "grants & aids" available for the City and
who to contact for information. He felt there is not much help in that area
and thought the best answer was to establish a 'contact' point within the
League. There was some discussion on the budget, fund balances and methods of
auditing. More will be discussed on these points at a later date. Mr. Anfinson
was thanked for his time and information.
Mr. Dean McGowan, representing the Forest Lake Insurance Agency, was present to
present his insurance proposal for the City. He went through the proposal
point by point and discussed each. After much discussion, Mr. McLean moved to
contract with Mr. McGowan of the Forest Lake Agency for the Property, Auto
and Workman Comp Insurance with the auto to be revised to $500,000, $250,000,
$100,000 to include the 1976 PU adding approximately $200.00 to the premimum
as noted on the bid; the property coverage to be converted to the All Risk Form.
Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. James Ray of this decision.
Mr. McLean said the Contractual Liability, Errors and Ommissions, and several
other points should be considered at another time. Mr. Zelinka asked if these
coverages could be added at any time during the time covered and Mr. McGowan
said, Yes. Mr. McGowan was asked to return for the Regualar meeting scheduled
for September 27, 1976. He asked the Clerk to call and remind him.
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Mr. Charles McGoldrick, representing Metro Sales, was present to discuss the
Royal Bond Copier III. The costs for the machine, the service costs and the
IImerits of the machine were discussed. These points were also considered in a
presentation submitted by Xerox. The Clerk was asked to make a comparision
list for Council consideration at the next meeting. Mr. McGoldrick was thanked
for his information.
The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration:
..An itemized list of monies to be transferred from the Federal Revenue Sharing
Fund to the funds so designated. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the transfer of
the funds. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
..A letter from the Forest Lake School District Community Education Director
and from the Centennial Community Education Director asking for a representative
from the City to attend a meeting scheduled per State requirements. Mr. Frank
Resch is the City representative to the Forest Lake School District and Mrs.
Edna Sarner is the representative to the Centennial School District. Mr.
Schneider moved to authorize these persons to represent the City at the meetings
Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
..There were letters from the Anoka County Highway Department, from Mr. Burman
dealing with taking a special census, a letter from HUD confirming the meeting
on Wednesday, August 25, to discuss the Flood Plain Maps, and some information
from the EDA. All Council members have copies of these letters.
..Municipal fines in the amount of $163.83 had been received and the sewage
hauling charges of $1,064.00.
Mr. Craig Alshouse, representing the Griffin Company, said that his company is
in the process of selling the lots in the Country Lakes Additions #1, #2 and #3.
e asked the Council about the extension of the water and sewer lines to the
reas that are not fully serviced at this time. Also, would on -site septic
systems be allowed on some of the larger lots.
The Council felt that before any extension of the service can be done,a request
for this must come from Drovers State Bank and the cost would be assessed to the
affected properties.
There was discussion on the status of the street on the West side of the Lake.
Mr. Alshouse said at the present time, the company would prefer to complete the
East side before starting the West.
Mr. McLean said determination of the urban service area must be done before an
answer as to %the requirements necessary for construction on the West side can
be finalized.
It was suggested that his company ask for an extension of the utilities. Mr.
Al'shouse said he would have a letter here within the next week.
Acting Mayor Zelinka said he had had a phone call from Mr. Art Hage -- concerning
Mr. Mobley. He had felt that Mr. Mobley was being arbitary in issuing a
temporary occupancy permit on a house his sister is building. Mr. Hage was
not in the audience.
t4Mr. Prokop was in the audience and presented the Council will paid bills for
the street which amounted to $3,990.00 for himself and $3,330.00 for Mr. Jankus.
r. Prokop said there are some Engineer and Attorney fees that are not included.
He will present these to the Council when they are complete.
Mr. McLean reported on the actions of the Planning and Zoning Board at their
meeting held on August 18, 1976. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended
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that a public hearing be set for the final plat of Kolstad's Air Park. Mr.
McLean moved to set this hearing for September 27, 1976 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded
by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
The requirements for the platting of Colonial Woods were all in order. The
Planning and Zoning recommended a public hearing for the final plat be set.
Mr. McLean moved to set the hearing for the final plat on Colonial Woods on
September 27, 1976 at 9:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mrs. Van Blaricom had appeared before the Board asking for a permit to park a
mobile home on her property located in Shenandoah while the home that was
destroyed by fire is being rebuilt. The Planning and Zoning had recommended
approval of this request on an emergency basis. The Clerk had polled the
Council for their reaction and had received their approval.
A gentleman in the audience asked if this was standard procedure and Mr. McLean
said, Yes, in a emergency. He read Ordinance 6Q which sets forth' the rules
and regulations for this practice.
Mr. Zelinka felt that since the mobile home was not installed as of this date,
a letter should be sent to Mrs. Van Blaricom informing her that the permit will
only be issued in conjunction with the issuance of a building permit. This
requirement is covered in Ordinance #56 and 6Q.
Mr. Emmitt Leibel had applied for a variance to split a one acre lot located
on Birch Street. Since this split would not provide the required 150' frontage,
he Planning and Zoning Board had recommended this request be denied. Mr. McLea
so moved. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Pierre Nadeau had presented a request for a variance to split three lots and
a street easement from the remaining land he owns along Birch Street. The
Planning and Zoning Board had recommended that Mr. Nadeau present this as a plat
not as a variance. Mr. Nadeau will take perc tests first and plans to include
two previously split lots.
Mr. Ralph Nelson has an option to purchase land along Sunset Avenue - some 68
acres and inquired as to the possibility of obtaining a Kennel License since he
breeds show dogs. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended he make application
for the license and return to the Board.
Mr. Blackbird, representing NorthNorthEast Realty had presented a map of two lot
located just East of Sunrise Park asking if they were buildable lots. After som
discussion, the Planning and Zoning Board had agreed that Lot B, which has
frontage on 2nd Avenue, is a buildable lot, But Lot A, which abuts Sunrise Park,
is-not a buildable lot. Mr. McLean moved to approve this decision. Seconded
by`Mr. Schnieder. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Edwin Isakson had applied for a variance to build a garage to within 5' of
his property line. He had obtained approval from the two adjoining property
owners but the Clerk had been instructed to write to the third owner for his
opinion. She had talked to them by phone and they had no objections. The
Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this variance. Mr.
Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried with Mr. McLean
bstaining.
On the plat Sunset Oaks, there was discussion as to the suitability of some of
the lots for building, and on the possibility of small neighborhood parks
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rather than one large park. Soil boring and water table tests were not back
Ias yet. This plat will be returned to the Planning and Zoning for futher
consideration. The Planning and Zoning Board will proceed with this plat with
the recommendations of the Planner and Engineer. Mr. McLean asked that Mr.
Kolstad be asked to attend the September 13, 1976 Council meeting for discussior
of this plat with the Council and that he be put on the September 15, 1976
agenda for the Planning and Zoning Board, for discussion related to Approval of
the preliminary plat.
Pastor Miller, Gethsemane Methodist Church had presented plans for the starting
of'a day care center at the Church. He is asking for a letter from the City
stating this operation meets with City approval. The plans and specifications
had been checked by the Planning and Zoning Board and approval had been recommend
ed with comments from Mr. Mobley. Pastor Miller said Mr. Mobley had inspected
the building and had made some suggestions which are being taken care of. Mr.
McLean moved to approve this operation and authorize the Clerk to write the
letter requested. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Zelinka asked about the staff and Pastor Miller said the ratio is a staff of
4 for 40 children - he has hopes this will be expanded in the future.
Mr. McLean reported the cul -de -sac at the end of Marshan Lane had come before
the Planning and Zoning Board. The real estate representative had not been
present, however, the prospective buyer and Mr. Funkhouser were present. After
some discussion, the prospective buyer decided that he could not afford to put
in the cul -de -sac and purchase the land. This would seem to close the matter.
here had been three sign permit applications. These had been turned over to
he Building Inspector for his approval.
Mr. Schneider asked if Mr. Arntzen, from Shenandoah could be presented under his
report. Mr. Arntzen said his cesspool has finally failed. He has had to pump
sewage out on the ground on his neighbors property and very close to his well.
He asked about the installation of the pumps in the Shenandoah area so they
can hook into the sewer. He said he had called the Construction company and they
won't install the pumps until they are paid by Mr. Rehbein, Mr. Rehbein won't
pay until the system is approved and Mr. Gotwald won't approve the system until
the pumps are in and operating. He felt this is a merry go round and thh people
are the ones being hurt.
Mr. McLean asked that Mr. Gotwald be instructed to do whatever is necessary to
get this situation cleared. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Gotwald.
Mr. Schneider said Mr. Hanson has asked for permission for the Lino Lakes
,Athletic Association to install two soccer fields at Lino Park and to use the
short field to the North of the City Hall for a practice field. They will put
in the post and take them out before winter. Mr. Schneider asked the Park Board
be given the authority to approve the location and the installtion of two soccer
fields at Lino Park with the post to be removed by the Association before winter.
Mr. Karth so moved. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously.
r Schneider reported there had not been a quorum at the last Park Board meet -
ng. A special meeting has been scheduled for August 30, 1976. The 1977 budget
will be discussed.
Mr. Schneider said he also needs some budget figures from the Police Department
before the first budget hearing on September 8, 1976. Mr. Schneider asked that
Chief Myhre, Mr. Volk and the Chairman from the Personnel Commission be present
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at this meeting.
t h. Karth reported the truck is here and in use. He also has a lead on a grader
at will be made available for a fee. This grader is stored on Pine Street.
the present time, the City is paying $23.00 per hour to Columbus Township for
thier grader and operator. Mr. Karth felt that this would only be used for an
average of one day per week but this grader would be available when the City
needed it, thus improving the service. There was discussion on the cost with
Mr. Karth' moving to offer $17.00 per hour to include the fuels. Seconded by Mr.
McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Volk and Mr. Lundgren would operate
this equipment.
Mr. Karth felt there would be upgrading of West Shadow Lake by the County. He
was asked if this would be a finished street or just gravel and Mr. Karth said
he felt there would only be gravel at this time.
The snow plows, sander and the mechanical parts are rusty. Mr. Karth felt this
equipment should be sand blasted and painted in order to preserve. There was
discussion on where to get this done, the cost, the possibility of renting a
sand blaster and doing the work here. Mr. Karth moved to get this work done
at a cost not to exceed $225.00. Mr. Schneider asked if this had to be now and
Mr. Karth said, No, he could get the figures for the next meeting.
Mr. McLean asked this be put in the form of a requisition. Mr. Karth agreed.
Mr. Schnieder asked Chief Myhre what the status of the Ford situation was and
ief Myhre said he is trying to keep this matter on the County level and that
ill personally sign the complaint. He will follow through on this and try to
ve a report for the next meeting.
Mr. McLean moved to approve checks #7256 through and including #7299 including
the voids. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. KcLean moved to approve payroll checks #3664 through and including #3686.
Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at12:30 A.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye.
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