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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/27/1976 Council Minutes19 December 27, 1976 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. December 27, 1976 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, Schneider, Absent; McLean, Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Karth moved to accept the minutes of December 13, 1976 as written. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk reported on the following items for Council consideration: .. The November tax levy settlement had been reeeived. The fiscal disparity received by the City totaled $3,374.39 and the levy totaled $57,162.97 for a total receipt of $60,537.36. Of this amount $5,541.98 had been received for special assessments and $487.30 in penalty and interest. Mr. Karth asked if the amount of commercial taxes paid by the businesses located in Lino Lakes had been noted and the Clerk said, No, only the amount to be re- ceived by the City, ..Payment of the sewage hauling charges of $969.00 had been received from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. ..Municipal fines for the month of November were received in the amount of $632.33. ..A letter had been written to Mr. Molin concerning problems that exists at the concrete plant on Lilac. An answer had been received, Mr. Molin felt the problems had been cor- rected in reference to the yarding area. As to the ditch, Mr. Molin said he had con- sulted with Mr. Glenn Rehbein and the feeling was the present grade if the ditch would not cause any problems. However, if it appears there will be a problem, the matter will be corrected in the Spring. He felt that screening is not too effective, but if it is required by the City Council they will do so. Mayor Bohjanen felt that some screening should be done along 4th Avenue. This letter will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board. ..The Clerk had written Northern States Power and Anoka Electric for maps locating the street lighting and copies had been received. ..A survey form from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission relating to the sewered population, existing and proposed sewer connections and water supply data. This is the same form that was filled out last year. Mr. Volk and Mr. Gotwald handled it at that time and it was suggested they do so again. ..A questionnaire from the Technical Advisory Committee of Anoka County had been re- ceived. This form was considered by the Council. The Clerk was instructed to complete as much as possible. The portions remaining will be checked. ..A copy of the Actual Use Report to be filed in conjunction with the Federal Revenue Sharing received from July 1, 1976 through December 31, 1976 will be made for Council consideration in January. Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in- forming the City that funding for construction grants programs had not been appropriated by the Congress therefore the City's position on the Municipal Needs List will remain unchanged. He had also received a letter from the Metropolitan Council dealing with funds available through HUD. The Clerk was instructed to make copies of these letters for members of the Planning and Zoning Board for their consideration. Mrs. LuAnne Kelly who operated a Beauty Shop in her home at 1282 81st Street, has moved to 8265 West Rondeau Lake Road. She had asked about the transfer of her operation. Mr. Locher said she would have to apply for a Special Use Permit and submit this application through the Planning and Zoning Board. The Clerk will inform Mrs. Kelly of these requirements. Consideration of the Colinial Woods Hardshell was next on the agenda. Mr. Locher said he had checked the copy and felt there are a couple of things that will have to be taken care of. The title is still in the name of Mrs. Juliet Lundgren. There will have to be a 'consent to plat' form signed and the deed will have to be filed. Mr. Locher said this is acceptable. December 27, 19761 The County Surveyor had checked the plat and had two comments; 1) there are no utility easements. Mr. Locher had checked with Mr. Gotwald on this and Mr. Gotwald said the sewer would be put in the street - the gas and water in the right -of -way, therefore, there is no need for easements. 2) the Surveyor had commented on the one street name going in and out of the plat. He thought it could be confusing to people entering the area. The Clerk said she had talked with Mr. Kelling on this matter and it was felt that since there are no corners on the street, it would be more confusing trying to decide where one street ended and the other began. This way the lots will be numbered odd on one side of the street and even on the other. Mr. Karth asked about that portion of 6Ith Street just West of this plat. Mr. Edmundson said the easement for�Db-4'th street goes to the corner of their property. He will install that protion of the street and turn over to the City of maintenance. There was a question on the money in leiu of land for Parks and Mr. Edmundson said the amount would be paid as soon as it is determined. Mr. Schneider moved to accept this plat and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the hardshells. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Joe Davis was present with preliminary results of the survey taken in reference to the petition for utilities in the Lakeview area. 68% of the people responded to the survey. Mr. Davis said hewas surprised at the results. He wants to recheck the results and then will turn the questionnaires over to the City. Mayor Bohjanen thanked Mr. Davis and the people who had assisted him in this survey. He asked if the questionnaires would be turned over to the City before the meeting scheduled for January 6, 1977 in order to comapre with the list of persons who had signed the petition. Mr. Davis said he would try. The Police Contract with Centerville was considered. Chief Myhre had recomputed his figures. Mr. Schneider asked this matter be tabled until Chief Myhre was present. He has some questions on some of the figures. Mr. Karth asked the Clerk to contact Blaine on the matter of the water tower and have an answer before the January 6, 1977 meeting on the Lakeview area. Mayor Bohjanen said he would like to have the Council know that he felt this past year had been a good year and a lot had been accomplished by this Council and he felt next year should be even better. Mr. Karth reported the requisition for the sander is in this meetings folder. He had computed that the additional sander would-Tay for itself in about a year and one half in wages and time save. He also reported the springs on the Ford dump truck had to be replaced. They were for a dump truck not a snow plow. Mr. Karth said the matter of the sewer truck had been checked out - the driver stops at home for his breaks and for lunch and Mr. Karth felt that he is not out of line. About one load per week is being hauled out of the Shenandoah system. This should increase as more people connect. Chief Myhre had arrived. Mr. Schneider asked him about the figures in the Police Contract. Chief Myhre said he had used the formula used in_previous years only adding some costs for the portion of the building used. Mr Schneider felt this contract costs should be computed on the valuation figure such as the fire contracts are. He felt it is too late to redesign the formula for this year and asked this be put in the tickler file for Jule 1977 for Council consideration. He said the capital outlay is being charged at the front end and should be spread. Chief Myhre was asked of Centerville had considered these figures and Chief Myhre said, No. December 27, 1976 After discussion, the Chief was instructed to add the cost of the telephone service and mail a copy of the figures to Centerville for consideration. The contract will be tabled until the January meeting. Mr. Schneider presented the actions of the Park Board. Mrs. Susan Spain, from the University of Minnesota, was present. She had prepented the Board with three pre- liminary concepts for the development of the Property. Mr. Schneider has posted these concepts on the display board. He said the next step id doing a scale model. The estimated costs for this is $150.00 plus expenses. This would be presented to the Park Board for consideration. Mr. Karth moved to authorize the expenditure of the $150.00 plus expenses for these plans. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Spain had also made the suggestion that a name should be chosen, otherwise it will end up being called the Hall Park as it is now. Mr. Schneider said a representative from the Centennial Hockey Association had been present. There was a request for additional lighting at the Sunrise Hockey Rink. They had requested more lights at the end of the rink. Mr. Volk had installed some additional flood lights but they did not seem to be sufficient. Several other possibilities are being consdiered. Mr. Schneider said Chief Myhre had also been present at the Board meeting to discuss the break in at the warming house. There had been no damage except a fire extinguisher had been emptied. The Board is trying to get some coordinantion as to who's in first and who's out last. The Police will also be making reports of their findings directly tb the Park Board. In reference to the street lighting maps, Mr. Schneider felt this should be checked for the need for additional lighting. He asked this matter be put on the May agenda. Mr. Locher reported that he had checked on the matter of the Ford fire. He felt the City cannot charge anyone for fire protection that is paid for by contract. The City must provide that service. Mr. Locher said he would like to get an Attorney General's opinion. Mr. Locher said he has left this matter in the hands of the Anoka County Health Depart- ment as the acting officer for the City, but they will not issue a complaint. Mr. Locher said he would call the Attorney General's office for an oral opinion. Mr. Schneider reported the Auditor's have been in the office and have started the audit. He had consulted the letter of recommendations from Mr. Anfinson and felt that approximately 95% of the recommendations have been incooperated into the system at this time. The major things left to be done are to close out some of the, fumds and include them in the general fund. Mr. Karth asked about the costs of operation of these several funds - how would it be known if these departments were operating within the budget? Mr. Schneider said the details would still be kept but under the general fund. Mr. Schneider moved to close out the following funds; 1) Fire Fund; 2) Police Fund; 3) Civil Defense; 4) Road Fund; 5) S.A.C.Fund; 6) Metro Sewer Fund; 7) Shop Fund, and include these operations under the General Fund and to authorize the issuance of checks to close out these accounts by December 31, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher had checked the contract for the rental of the construction trailer to be used as a warming house and felt the City should ask for a minimum rental time of December 27, 1976 J5 three months. As it is now written, the company can raise the rates at the end of the first month and can also require the building to be returned. The City must also give thirty day notice of cancellation of the contract. Mr. Locher suggested writing and asking for a contract for the three months periond. Mr. Locher reported that he, Mr. Kelling and the County Assessor had met with Mr. Kronholm and his attorney on the Country Lakes problems. It was felt that some of the lots are valued too high and by the same token,some are valued too low. Mr. Gotwald had prepared a map showing the location of the utilities. Mr. Kronholm will be applying for an abatement on some of the lots for several years back. Mr. Karth asked what this would mean as far as the City is concerned and was told, Nothing, these lots all have deiiquent taxes at this time. Mr. Locher will keep the Council informed on the progress. Mr. Locher also had been contacted by Mr. Welsch who owns land in Nordin Manor, north of Orange Street and wants to build on his land. There is no street and no access street, but Mr. Welsch feels, since this plat was accepted by the Centerville, Township Board, he should be allowed to construct under the rules that existed at that time. He also suggested putting in the street out to Highway #8, but it was felt that a home is built too near the easement. Mr. Locher will check the aerials on this matter. Mr. Locher reported on the horse that had been impounded on November 18, 1976. This horse apparently belongs to Mr. Wilson and he claims the horse had been stolen and he refuses to pay the charges. Mr. Locher said the City does not have an Ordinance covering this and the State laws are outdated. The horse is only worth approximately $40.00, Mr. Locher recommended returning the horse. He felt to prosecute would cost more than it is worth and he is not sure just which law he could cite. Mr. Karth moved to return the horse to Mr. Wilson. Chief Myhre felt that any other horse owner could then do the dame as Mr. Wilson. Mr. Locher said the City should write an Ordinance to cover these types of animals immediately. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher said he had not had any contact from the Mediator in the Police Contract matter. He has tried to contact the Union Representative but had been unsucessful. The Clerk reminded the Council of the application for membership from the League of Minnesota Cities. The cost for the first eight months of 1977 is $302.50. Mr. Schneider moved to join the League. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk asked the Council how the Debt #2 CD that will mature on December 31, 1976 is to be handled. Mr. Schneider asked for permission to follow this through. Mr. Karth so moved. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to purchase the copy machine now being leased. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to approve requisitions #722, 723,& 724. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth moved to approve Checks #7514 through and including #7574, withholding #7515. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider said the bills received from this meeting to year's end will need to be paid and approved. The Clerk said she can make a list and phone the Council members for approval. Mr. Schneider moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Aye. 196 These minutes were corrected and appr ved at the January 10, 1977 regular scheduled Council meeting. Clerk- Treasurer 1 1