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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/1976 Council Minutes1 1 1 October 25, 1976 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., October 25, 1976 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, McLean, Schneider, Zelinka. Mr. Locher will arrive later. Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes of October 12, 1976 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. McLean abstaining. The minutes of October 14, 1976, were corrected as follows: Page 2, paragraph 6, delete 'permission to authorize' and insert 'indication of approval'. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the minutes with the above correction. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk presented the following items for consideration; ..A letter from Mr. Locher giving clear title to the Pine Haven property. ..Received a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed Board giving approval for excavat- ion of a duck pond to Steve Krube on Pine Street. ..There was also a letter of approval to the Seaplane Base for the dredging of a portion of Rice Lake. Mr. Olson was here in connection with that project. Mr. Olson reported that a pilots organization had been formed in order to get this project off the ground. He had sPent quite a bit of time at the State office of the aeronautical board and had found there is a possibility of getting some Federal fund- ing if the project is backed by an organization. This cleaning of the lakes would include Rice Lake, Marshan, and George Watch. He has also been in contact with the Anoka County Park Department. Most of the places he contacted felt this is a worth while project, but there is no money available. The pilots organization was formed to give substance to these requests and they are in the process of preparing the nec- essary papers for the aeuonautical board to present to the State for funding. Mr. Olson asked for the support of this Council in his efforts. Mr. McLean moved to direct the Clerk to write a letter of support for this organization and assist in any other way.,they can as long as they conform to the concepts of the Open Space Agreement with the Anoka County Park Department. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanim- ously. A copy of this letter to go to the Park Board. Mr. Olson requested the use of the Hall for a pilots meeting on November 4, 1976. There is a Personnel Commission meeting scheduled for that evening but Mr. Zelinka said they could meet in the Clerk's office. ..The Clerk had received a request from the Boy Scouts for the use of the Hall on October 28, 1976 for a Court of Honor. Mr. Karth so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. ..Notice of the Police Contract being certified for mediation had been received, all members have a copy. ..Municipal fines in the amount of $537.17 for the month of September had been re- ceived. ..A letter from the Anoka County Assessor's office asking for the status of a parcel of land owned by the City. The Clerk is to fill out the form and return it to the Assessors office. 154 October 25, 1976 Mr. Schneider reported on the planting of trees at the Lino Park by Steve Hill as a part of his Scout project. Mr. Mobley's proposal for repairing the Barn at Sunrise was discussed. The cost for labor and materials amounts to $670.00. Since this is over $500.00, a second bid is necessary. Mr. Schneider moved to instruct Mr. Mobley to draw up plans and obtain another bid for this work. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher arrived at 8:35 P.M. Mr. Schneider reported two students from the University of Minnesota had been out and gone over the Hall park property and will have a plan for the November 15th meet- ing. Also the plans from the Recreation Associations for flooding will be presented at that meeting. The Lino Recreation Association had requested permission to install scoreboard at the fields. These are small scoreboards and only have the advertisement from the Coco -Cola Company. Mr. Schneider moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. The Park Board had looked at the area in the shop that was to be considered for use as a warming room for the hockey rink here at the Hall. The decision was this area is to small and there could be a danger to the outside walls from the skates. They will look at a trailer for this use. Mr. Schneider presented the finalized figures for the 1977 budget. May Bohjanen said before Mr. Schneider presented these figures he wanted to say that Mr. Schneider had done a very good job in putting this budget together. This is the most compre- hensive budget that he had seen in this City. Mayor Bohjanen also commented on the cooperation of the department heads. He also thanked the Council members for attend- ing the many meetings in conjunction with this budget. 1 1 Mr. Schneider went through the final budget figures for each department. General fund - $119,110; Police Dept. - $84,607; Park Dept. - $11,199; Road Dept. - $71,603; Civil Defense - $1,200.00; Utility Fund - $7,090.00; Fire Fund - $20,800; Shop - $27,381; Debt #1 - $13,716 for a total expenditure of $356,706. Total anticipated income - $187,495; levy limit of $158,982; PERA & Soc. Sec. costs - $13,726; Tax abate- ments - $2,369 and a portion of Debt #1 in the amount of $1,923 are to be levied over and above the levy limita--ion according to tho law. This would make a total levy of $177,000.00 giving the City a total income for 1977 of $364,495.00. A balance of $7,789 would be carried forward to 1978. These carry over figures is necessary to keep the City in the black for the first six months of the year. Mr. Schneider said the study commissions to be set up - one for the Police Department and one for the Fire Coverage - are not to consider whether we are to have a Police Department or whether the City is to contract for Fire Coverage, they are for the pur- pose of studying the economics of operation. Possibly finding a method for less cost or perhaps less service inorder to be able to afford the operation. There was some discussion on the legal fees. Mayor Bohjanen asked the Attorney if there is some way of limiting the phone calls from private citizens the City ends up paying for? There was much discussion on this matter with no decision being reached. 1 1 1 October 25, 1976 Mr. McLean asked if Debt #2 had been considered in this budget and Mr. Schneider said, No. Mr. Locher read a letter he had written to Mr. Kronholm on the CD on deposit with the Drovers State Bank for the purpose of paying the principal on that bond issue in the event of default by the owner. Mr. Locher reported he had been told by Mr. Kronholm there should be no problems in connection with the use of that CD. Mr. Locher recommended that this should be checked around November 1, just in case legal action is necessary to secure usage of the CD. Mr. Zelinka moved to instruct the Attorney to determine the status of this CD sev- eral days before the first meeting in November. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carr- ied unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to certify to the Anoka County Auditor the sum of $177,000.00 to be levied for the year 1977. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider reported he and Chief Myhre had met with Mr. Zantek at the MMTC in conjunction with the escapees. These are most!yparole violations. Also transport- ing of the residents of the center will be done by the center, not the Police De- partment. There will be some changes in the calls from the cottages - these will all be channeled through the main office. There has been some question on whose responsibility it is to cover calls from that facility - Lino Lakes or the County. There will be more discussion on this at a later date. Mr. McLean presented the actions of the Planning and Zoning Board meeting held on October 20, 1976. Mr. Van Kleek has appeared before the Board with a request for permission to build a home on a lot on Peltier Lake that only has access via a 33' driveway easement. Mr. Locher had checked the status of this property and had found a deed of transfer that had been recorded in 1941. There had been several suggest- ions from the Planning and Zoning Board 1) get the three property owners together and install a short street with a cul - de - sac; perhaps purchase land from one of the owners to give him enough frontage; or perhaps get another 33' easement from the adjoining property and install a street. Mr. Locher suggested putting the cul- de -sac on his own property, Mr. McLean said there is not enough footage. Mr. Van Kleek was advised to contact Mr. Gotwald for a possible solution to this problem. Mr. Baber had presented a map splitting the Huber property on Bald Eagle Blvd. All parcels of land have the required frontage of 150' and the 22 acres with the exception of two. Mr. Baber was advised that a variance for the transfer of title on those two parcels would be necessary. He will return to the November 17, 1976 meeting. Mr. Chollett had applied for a special use permit to park a mobile home on his pro- perty while constructing a new home. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this application with the stipulation the mobile home be removed by the end of July, 1977. The permit is on a 90 day basis and must be renewed at the end of each 90 days. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carr- ied unanimously. Mr. Schlavin had appeared with a request for the division of two lots on Linda Street. The lots are now platted and the dividing line runs east and west. A home is located on the lot that now borders Linda Street. Mr. Schlavin is asking to split the two lots with the dividing line running North and South, thus giving both parcels front- age on Linda Street. Mr. McLean moved to approve the two variances for less than 22 acres. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. October 25, 1976 Mr. Cheesborough had presented an application for a special use permit to park a trailer to be used as an office on his property just off Main Street west of High- way #8. The Planning and Zoning Board felt Mr. Cheeseborough needed the signature of his neighbor to the North and they needed more information as to the size and type of this trailer. Mr. Cheeseborough will be on the November 17th agenda. Mr. William Koob had presented a request for a driveway of approzimately 1200 feet. He owns land along West Rondeau Lake Drive with more than adequate frontage but wants to construct his home on the back portion of the acreage. The Planning and Zoning agreed to grant a variance for the length of the driveway provided Mr. Koob provided an easement of 60 feet in order to insure proper width for a street in the future if the land should be developed. Mr. Koob will return to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Cape had appeared before the Board for information on the splitting of land he owns North of his present residence. More information as to the status of a st- reet will be needed before a decision can be reached. Sparkle Wash had applied for two sign permits which had been held up because of some activities at that location. Their file had been pulled and the need for screening was discussed. Mr. Sternberg agreed to planttrees for screening purposes and the vehicles accumulating in the rear of the building will be removed. The sign per- mits will be approved when payment is received. Mr. Harold Hansen of Otter Lake had presented a concept for the development of prop- erty he owns. Since this is merely a concept, the maps are to be sent to the Eng- ineer and Planner for comment. Mr. Hansen had applied for a variance for the souther- ly most lot. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this var- iance with the stipulation that every effort be made to include this lot in the final plat of the land. Mr. McLean asked for a motion to that effect. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried with Mr. McLean abstaining. Mr. McLean reported on the progress of the special meetings of the Planning and Zoning Board. The Planner and Engineer have met informally with the Metropolitan Council Staff. The Attorney has been asked to attend the meeting scheduled for October 27, 1976. The Planning and Zoning is trying to put a package together for Council consideration and review before the final packaging. One of the main tools of this package will be the soil map. Mr. Schneider was not quite clear on the instructions to the Park Board in regards to the Sunset Oaks Plat and the parks in in that project. Mr. McLean said no layout was requested - just a list of the requrements and equip- ment. Developer is to layout the Park and equipment over a phased development with not further damands from the City. Mr. Karth had no reports from the Road Department. The County is working on West Shadow Lake Drive and it is progressing. The Clerk reported that Mr. David Torkildson had called seeking information for the private operation of the Club House on the North end of the Lake. There was some discussion on the operation of the golf course. Mr. Karth suggested asking Mr. Torkildson to attend the November 8, 1976 Council meeting for discussion of this. 1 1 1 1 October 25, 1976 Mr. Zelinka had no report from the Personnel Commission other than a meeting has been set for November 4, 1976. Mayor Bohjanen read the letter of resignation from Mr. Ronai'dArmstrong, a member of the Police Department. Mr. McLean moved to accept the resignation and send a letter of 'Thanks' to Mr. Armstrong. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carr- ied unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen reminded the Council of the meeting scheduled for October 26, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. with the Attorney, Engineer and Fiscal Agent for discussion on the water & sewer project in the Lakeview area. In conjunction with this project, the Mayor's of Lexington, Blaine and Mayor Bohjanen had met and discussed a possible joint venture into the utilities. A special meet- ing of those three Councils has been scheduled for October 28, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Blaine City Hall. Mr. Hendricksen, a resident of 4th Avenue near the Molin Plant had called with a complaint on the operations of that firm. The Clerk was instructed to pull the file on this. Check the stipulations set forth and write a letter if he is in vio- lation. The possibility of asking Mr. Molin to attend a Council meeting was also discussed but no action taken. Mr. Locher reported he had read an article on a new machine that recycles cement. He will get a copy for the Council. Mr. Locher had completed the lease agreement for the Road Grader and it is ready for signatures. This agreement is to be signed by Mr. Schwankl, the Mayor and the Clerk. When completed a copy is to be sent to Mr. Schwankl. Chief Myhre said he and Mr. Volk had checked the bid specifications and they meet the requrements. He would recommend acceptance of the bid. Mr. Karth moved to accept the bid for the Patrol Car. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried un- animously. Under new business, Mr. Schneider reported on the hunting problem on Reshaneau Lake and asked what is necessary to eliminate hunting in that area - a petition by the peo- ple? Mr. Locher said, Yes, this is the way it is usually done. Mr. Karth had been approached by the Lino Athletic Association for permission to store athletic equipment on the balcony in the shop. This would be out of season equipment. Mr. Karth had checked for available space and he said there is room. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this request with the stipulation this equipment be stored at their own risk and only as long as there is space available. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Myhre asked about filling the position that will be left open when Mr. Armst- rong's resignation becomes effective. He would recommend Mr. Jeffrey Kirschbaum be promoted to that position. Mayor Bohjanen said he would prefer to move up a patrolman that lives in the comm- unity. Chief Myhre said Mr. Ross had said he would rather not be considered at this time. Chief Myhre said he felt Mr. Kirschbaum was the most qualified due to his time on the force and his previous time on another force. Mayor Bohjanen did not share this feeling. Mr. McLean asked if there is any reason why this decision should October 25, 1976 not be deferred until the contract mediation is settled? Mr. Schneider felt this should go through the Personnel Commission. Mr. Karth felt that if for some reason the force would need to cut back, Mr. Kirschbaum would be the junior officer and would be the first to be cut. Mr. Karth felt it would be unfair to ask a person to resign from a full time position and then perhaps have to cut cut back on the new position. Chief Myhre said without this full time patrolman, service will have to be cut. Mr. McLean asked if Mr. Kirschbaum would not be in school immediately and service would be cut regardless. Chief Myhre felt that it would be some time before there would be an opening in the school. After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved this matter be sent to the Personnel Comm- ission. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka asked the Clerk to notify the Personnel Commission of this and to set an agenda. Benefits, Insurance, Police replacement. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #710 through and including #713. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. There was discussion with Mr. Locher on the possible ways of holding the legal fees down, with no decision reached. This will be discussed more later. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve checks #7396 through and including #7428 with #'s 7412 & 7415 being voided. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 11:10 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Aye. a) 5, / 9 Theso inutes were approved,; with correction on CLERK - TREASURER 1 1 1