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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/1976 Council Minutes188 December 13, 1976 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M., December 13, 1976 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, McLean, Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; None. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes of November 22, 1976 as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Zelinka abstaining. Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes of November 16, 1976 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried with Mr. McLean abstaining. Mr. Karth corrected the minutes of December 2, 1976 as follows; page 2, paragraph 7, change the word 'City' -to 'Utility Commission', in two places. Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes with the corrections. Seconsed by Mr. Mc Lean. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration; ..The Fire Contract with the City of Lexington should be approved at this meeting. A copy of the anticipated costs for the year 1977 had been made for each Council mem- ber. There was discussion on the cost factors. Mr. McLean moved to approve the Fire Contract with the City of Lexington for $14,957.00 for the year of 1977, payments to be made in July and December. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the Fire Contract with the City of Centerville for $5,780.72 for the year 1977, payments to be made quarterly beginning in March 1977. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Myhre had prepared cost figures for the Police Contract with the City of Cent- erville. The Contract for this coverage had been typed and the cost figures inserted. Mr. McLean asked if these figures had been presented to Centerville for consideration. The Clerk said she did not know. The Council held consideration of this contract until later to give Chief Myhre time to present the figures to Centerville. ..Mr. Beach, Tree Inspector, had prepared a report for the 1976 work done and his 1977 proposal for control of diseased trees. After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved to accept the report as presented by the Tree Inspector. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. ..A letter from the City of Fridley asking for certain information was read. Mr. Mc- Lean felt the information being asked for is the same as the Metro Council is asking for and the Planning and Zoning Board is in the process of preparing. It was decided that a copy of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is all this City has at this time that could be of any use to them. The Clerk was instructed to mail a copy of the Comprehen- sive Land Use Plan and tell them any other information needed could be obtained from the Metro Council. ..A contract from M.A.P.S.I. had been received in the Clerk's office. It was decided to put this on the December 27, 1976 agenda. ..The Clerk asked if the City offices would be closed on Friday, December 24, 1976 or Monday, December 27, 1976. Mr. Zelinka felt the usual practice is if the Holiday falls on a Saturday, the day before is given as a day off, if the Holliday falls on a Sunday, the day after is given off. Mr. Zelinka moved to close the City offices on December 24, and December 31, 1976. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimousfy. Mayor Bohjanen said he had been contacted by several persons askfimg this Council's December 13, 1976 support for the reappointment of Mrs. Opal Peterson to the Metro Council. The Council agreed, it was felt she had been receptive to the needs of this City. Mr. Zelinka moved to write a letter recommending that Mrs. Peterson be reappointed to her position on the Metropolitan Council. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth asked for permission to purchase a sander for the Ford Dump Truck. The cost is $1,659.00 including installation and is in the budget for January. There was dis- cussion on the need for this unit with the general consensus of the Council being a re- quisition should be submitted. Mr. Karth said he would take care of the matter. Mr. McLean reported on the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held on December 1, 1976. There had been discussion on the new building being erected at the United Tire location. It was felt this building is located too near the side street and since the building is already constructed, the only procedure at this time is to require Mr. Rass- mussen to submit an application for a variance. This application not intended to set a precedent, but merely to recognize an infraction of the regulations. Mr. McLean moved to request United Tire to submit an application for a variance for construction of a building too close to the side street with the building inspector to check the footage. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka asked if he had understood the building inspector had said this building met the requirements? Mr. McLean said, No, he had not talked with the building inspector. Mr. McLean moved to instruct the Building Inspector not to issue permits contrary to City ordinances unless cleared through the Planning and Zoning Board and the Council. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Karth asked who the Building Inspector is answerable to - the entire Council? He suggested it might help if the Building Inspector had a Council liaison - someone one person he could contact if he had a question. After some discussion Mr. McLean agreed to serve in that position. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carr- ied unanimously. Mr. McLean explained the agenda and letter received from Mr. Lee Starr in connection with the work the Planning and Zoning Board has been working on. The Clerk, with Mr. McLean had prepared a letter asking for an extension of time for the preparation of the material asked for by the Metropolitan Council. This letter requests a four months ex- tension, and states the reasons for the extension. Mr. McLean moved to send a letter asking for an extension in reference to the resolution passed by this Council June 28, 1976. The extension to begin January I, 1977 for a four month period ending April 30, 1977. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka asked if the copy of the system statement is part of this work and is it to be considered? Mr. McLean said it will be considered during this period. Mr. Schneider said he had talked with Mr. Mobley and he has not recieved a second bid for the repair of the barn as yet. Also, there is some repair work to be done on the hockey rinks. Mr. Volk has been informed. Mr. Schneider also reported he had met with the Advisory Board at MMTC. There are plans for a joint meeting of the Councils to in- form them of the plans for that facility. He will keep the Council informed. Mr. Zelinka said he had not had a meeting of the Personnel Commission and would probably not schedule one until after the first of the year. He said that Commission is now short one member and will soon be short one more. He asked for input from the Council as to prospective members. He had had one person who had expressed interest in serving - Mr. Peter Scherer. Mr. Schneider suggested Mr. Steve Sprint. Mr. Zelinka said he would '10 December 13, 1976 contact Mr. Sprint. Mr. Locher reported on his meeting with Mr. Kronholm of Drovers State Bank and had dis- cussed what services are available to what lots in Lakes Add. #2 and #3. Mr. Kronholm had felt the market value placed on some of the lots is out of line. Mr. Locher had set up an appointment with Mr. Gayle Leone and Mr. Gordie Starkey of the Anoka County Assessor's office for Friday, December 17, 1976 to go over the assessment. Mr. Locher asked for Council concurrence. Mr. Kelling will be accompanying Mr. Locher. Mr. Zel- inka so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher reported that the $50,000.00 CD had been delivered to the Clerk on that date. The Clerk reported the money has been deposited in the Savings Account until needed for the principal payment due in January. Mr. Locher said that he had not heard from the mediator in the police matter. He said he has not tried to contact the person. He will keep the Council informed. Mr. Gotwald has looked at the figures submitted by the Circle Pines Engineers in regards to the water available from that City to the Lexington Park Lakeview area. Mr. Gotwald said he would have to study the report. They are proposing 20 pounds pressure at the boundary connection. Mr. Gotwald said he was not sure how this would affect homes one mile from that connection. He will submit a report for Council consideration. Mr. Gotwald said he and Mr. Volk had inspected the streets in Shenandoah that have been completed and they meet the City specifications. The developer had installed concrete curbs and gutters which are not required by the City. Mr. Gotwald would recommend the following streets be accepted as part of the City system; Hokah Drive, from Birch to Totem Trail - Rice Court - Totem Trail with the exception of the North 140'. The boule- vards will be taken care of by the developer. The driveways that have been disturbed will also be repaired. Arrowhead Drive must be completed in the Spring. The developer must show evidence that all bills are paid. Mr. Gotwald reported the lift station is in operation and the people can connect to the sewer system. Mr. McLean moved to accept the streets as designated in Mr. Gotwald' s letter subject to Lein waiver being received. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Mr. McLean amended his motion to include all sodding on the boulevards to be done by the developer. Mr. Zelinka accepted the amendment. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald said he and Mr. Volk had also inspected Evergreen Trail in the Pine Vista plat. This street has no boulevard since the trees extend to the street. Someone asked about the curbs and Mr. Gotwald said a driveover type of curb had been installed. He recommended acceptance of this street with proof that all bills have been paid. Mr. Karth so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanim ously. There must be lein waivers received and Mr. Nelson should submit the money in leiu of land for parks. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Nelson on these matters. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was asked to remind Mr. Kelling the need for figures for the approved plat that will be paying money in leiu of land for Park purposes. These figures should be available before the December 27, 1976 meeting. Mr. Gotwald felt the City needs an overall Comprehensive Park Plan. He had had some prablems in filling out the application for Federal Funding. In regards to that app- lication, a letter has been received stating the application had .not been received in 1 December 13, 1976 IIItime to be considered in the first round but will be considered in the second round. Mr. Gotwald suggested this may be to the City's advantage. It would be highly unlikely for one City to receive approval for two grants. But, Mr. Gotwald felt the overall Comprehensive Park Plan should be completed for the entire Park system, not just for the property here at the City Hall. Mr. Ronald Jaworski, from the audience, asked if the County was taking over West Shadow Lake Drive, Mr. Karth said, No, they have assumed the repair of that street because of the use by persons using the golf course. There was discussion on the best way to preserve the gravel that is being put on that Street and Mr. Gotwald suggested keeping the snow plow high this winter to avoid moving the gravel. He also recommended a coat of oil in the spring to hold the gravel. Mr. Schneider asked that a cost per copy comparision be done on several copy machines so a decision can be made. Mr. Schneider moved to approve requisitions #718, for the cleaning of the carpet in the hallways and the offices only, and #720. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. There was discussion on where the street lights the City pays for are located. Mr. Zelinka moved to have the Clerk ask for a location list of all street lights within the City. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. IIIMr. McLean moved to approve checks #7485 through and including #7513, with #7504 being void. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was asked to check on the insurance on the tractor now being stored in the City Hall. The Clerk was also instructed to write a letter of "Thanks" to Mr. Burman, Mr. Torkild- son and the Anoka County Commissioners for the work done on West Shadow Lake Drive. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Aye. These minutes were approved, with correction on � �. CLERK - TREASURER 1