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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/1977 Council Minutes20S S n �l February 14, 1977 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:15 P.M. February 14, 1977 by Acting Mayor Karth. Council members present; Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; Mayor Bohjanen, McLean. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Schneider corrected the minutes of January 24, 1977 as follows; page 4, para- graph 12, third line, change word 'budget' to'cash flow'. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried un- animously. The Clerk presented the foliwoing items for Council consideration; ..The Metropolitan Council Staff had written their comments on the package presented to them in conjunctions with the requirements as established for the installation of the interceptor. The Council had comments on varboesaspects of this memorandum as did the Attorney. After some discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Gotwald, Mr. Locher, and Mr. Short to attend the February 17, 1977 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Any Council members or Planning and Zoning Board member that can attend should also be there. ..The Actual Use Report for Entitlement Period 7 was presented for Council con- sideration. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the report as presented and authorize the publication. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. ..The Lino Lakes Parents Club had applied for a Bingo Permit for April 1, 1977. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this request and waive Bond requirement and declare a Community Interest Action. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. ..The Police Contract with Centerville had been returned for Council approval of some changes made by Centerville. The original had used conflicting population figures for the two Cities. This had been adjusted by the Centerville Council. The amount now due from Centerville is $12,460.00 per year, $3,115.00 per quarter. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. ..Material on the City Clerk's Conference had been received. This had been checked by Mr. Schneider and he felt the Clerk should attend. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Sec- onded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dick Olson, of the Pilot's Association, was present. He reported that he had been working to get Rice Lake cleaned and had finally been told that the possibility. exists. The orginazation requires a letter from the City that this action is supp- orted by the City. Mr. Olson said that 2/3's of the cost would be paid by the State and the remaining 1/3 by the DNR and this would entail the cleaning of Rice Lake and Marshan Lake. The Seaplane base would then be designated as a Metropolitan Seaplane Base, and a public seaplane dock would be installed. Mr. Schneider asked if Mr. Olson had been contacted by Mr. Harold Lehman and Mr. Olson said, No. Mr. Schneider said Mr. Lehman had called to say that he would object to any expansion of the base. He felt the planes currently using that lake are too disruptive. Mr. Olson said he had not heard about the objections and he would be glad to talk with Mr. Lehman. The Clerk was instructed to write the letters as requested by Mr. Olson since this action had been approved at a previous meeting. Mr. Zelinka suggested mak- ing note of the fact of the Park and there should be no adverse effect on the wild 1 1 February 14, 1977 life in the area. Mr. Olson said that on Thursday, April 14, 1977, Mr. Fry of New York will be here to show about three hours of films on the history of floating flying. All Council members are invited to attend and any one else that is interested. Mr. Karth reported the Plymouth Squad car needed a transmission and a used trans- mission had been purchased and installed at a cost of $125.00. Mr. Karth said the City hjs quite a few items that are not used by the City any longer such as the old pick -up, the squad car, some plow blades, etc. He sugg- ested contacting the surrounding communities with the possibility of an auction for the disposal of these items. The City would need to provide two people to act as clerks for the auction. Three per cent of the gross sales would be the commission for the auctioneers. His comp- any employes an auctioneer. The City would supply a list of items for sale, the auctioneers take care of the advertising. The communities would pay for the ad- vertising but would also have control of how much advertising and what type is done. Mr. Zelinka asked if he had contacted any other community on this matter and Mr. Karth said, No, he had felt he should clear this with the Council first. The Council members felt this was a good idea and instructed Mr. Karth to contact the other communities for their thoughts. Mr. Karth also introduced the idea of doing a septic system survey in the Lexing- ton Park Lakeview area to determine the number of persons who have problems. He felt this would give the Council some basis for a decision at the May meeting. He thought this should be done by either the building inspector or the plumbing inspector and had no idea of the cost. Mr. Schneider suggested he contact these men and come back with some figures as to the cost. Perhaps it would take both-Tien to accomplish the job. There was also discussion of having the water tested in the wells in that area. The Anoka County Health Department will provide the kits and test the water free of charge. The Clerk was instructed to contact the Health Department for the kits and Mr. Zelinka volunteered to survey the area with the kits. Mr. Karth presented the new reporting forms for the hours worked by the men in the parks, shop, roads and utility departments. These current reports have an entire pay period, in the future there will only be one week reported on a form. Mr. Schneider had nothing to report on the Park Board. He had presented the members with a 1977 Cash Flow Analysis. He pointed out the problem area and asked if there were any questions. There was discussion on the roll over figure and the amount due on Debt #2 next year. These things will have to be worked out as the year progresses On the Audit Report, Mr. Schneider asked that Mr. Anfinson attend the first meeting in March to discuss this report. Mr. Schneider said the financial report had been prepared and he asked for the post- ing of this in three places in the City. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. February 14, 1977 Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. In conjunction with this matter, Mr. Zelinka moved to erect three bulletin boards subject to the City Ordinance, location to be selected by Mr. Volk, Mr. Kelling and the Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth said there are approximately 790 hook ups available in the interceptor and he felt that records should be kept of the number used and the number avail- able. This would serve for the advisement of potential plats in that area. The Clerk was instructed to compile the list of hook ups at the present time and the number remaining for the next Council meeting. Mr. Zelinka reported the Personnel Commission has held two meetings and a third is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 1977. This meeting will be for the purpose of reviewing the insurance proposals and giving the employees a chance to select the one that would serve their needs best. The effective date of the salary increases was considered. The Personnel Commiss- ion had recommended these increases become effective February 15, 1977. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize the salary increases for all employees with the exception of the Police Department, to become effective February 15, 1977. These salary increases to be those approved at budget time. Motion seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider asked about the insurance costs. Mr. Larry Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel Commission, said he had just received some of the figures today and has not really had time to thoroughly study them, but felt it would cost the City approximately about $45.00 to $50.00 per employee. This would increase the cost of insurance now being paid to employees approximately $500.00 per year. Mr. Zelinka said that municipal coverage is hard to get - no one wants to handle this type of insurance. Mr. Johnson said he would have more information on Tuesday and felt that a recomm- endation could be made for Council consideration at the next meeting. There was discussion on the evaluation reports that had been filled out last year. Mr. Schneider felt there should be input from more than just the Council member liason. For instance, he felt the Park Board should have some say in the evaluat- ion of Mr. Volk and possibly, one of the other Council members in Chief Myhre's evaluation. Maybe all Council members should present their thoughts in the evaluat- ion of the office personnel. Mr. Johnson asked if in the next budget, raises are to be on a percentage basis. He felt that there should not be a flat percentage for all employees. Mr. Zelinka asked the Clerk to put in her tickler file a reminder that employees should be reviewed beginning July 1, 1977 and possibly again in November. He so moved. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider asked Mr. Zelinka his feelings on the Personnel Commission getting involved in the police contract negotiations. Mr. Zelinka said he would like to see the Chairman or some knowledgeable member of the Commission attend the negotiations meeting. He felt this will become a Personnel Commission responsibility in the future. 1 1 1 1 1 ALI _IL February 14, 1977 Mr. Schneider commended the Personnel Commission on the work done in the past year. He felt it had been good. Mr. Locher had checked the Engineer's contract and found all in order and recommend- ed approval. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the contract and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher said he had received an Attorney General opinion in the matter of the County Recorder abiding by the local ordinances. He said the County Recorder is not obligated to refuse documents that do not comply with local ordinances. Mr. Locher said that Carver County has special legislation in this area perhaps this is what Anoka County needs. Mr. Ted Omdahl, Anoka County Register of Deeds, has compiled a file of local ord- inances, but does not have the staff to check and approve each parcel that is pre- sented for transfer of title. Mr. Locher said he had talked with Mr. Weisenberger and he is waiting for the med- iator to set a meeting date. Mr. Locher will inform the Council of this date as soon as he knows. Mr. Locher reported on a bill before the legislature dealing with the prosecution of misdemeanors by the County Attorney's office. This would be done on a County wide basis but allows for local options on ordinance violations. Mr. Locher felt if this bill is passed the County Attorney will have to more than double the staff. There are some alternatives - such as a bettersplit of the fines or some State Assistance to local governments. There was some discussion on the status of Mrs. Billik with no decision being reached. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the requisitions #732 through and including #735. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve checks #7670 through and including #7724, with #7673 being voided. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were cor ected and proved at the February 28, 1977 regular scheduled Council meeting. approved CLERK - TREASURER