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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/31/1977 Council Minutes1 1 1 March 31, 1977 The continued meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., March 31, 1977 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, Schneider. Absent; McLean, Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes of March 14, 1977 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen introduced Mr. Carlo Sooger of the Centennial School District. Mr. Sooger presented the Council with a copy of the Centennial Summer Recreation program outlining the activities offered and the participation by the children of Lino Lakes. Mr. Sooger said he had been asked to present this to all the Communities and ask for any assistance they could give. He is not asking for an answer this evening, however, if this City can give this program any financial assistance, Mr. Sooger would like to know as soon as possible, but would ask the money not be submitted until after the 1st of July. Mayor Bohjanen thanked Mr. Sooger for his presentation and said he would be contact- ing him. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: ..The early tax draw had been received in the amount of $31,939.56. of this amount $23,267.19 is special assessments. There is $4,631.08 in penalty and interest on these assessments. Mr. Anfinson had been contacted on the possibility of de- positing this amount in the general fund. Mr. Anfinson had said this a gray area and said it could be handled in that manner, however, if at the end of the year the funds are available, it could be repaid to the Debt fund. ..The Lexington Fire Report for the month of March had been received showing the activities of that department. This report is on file in the City offices. ..A letter from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission announcing a study on the combined sewer overflow and infilteration /inflow - MWCC Project 76 -55. That comm- ission will be contacting the office for assistance in the study. ..Reminded the Council of the meeting scheduled for April 7, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. for discussion of the restoration of the lakes by the use of a Mud Cat. ..The Rice Creek Watershed District sent a copy of their approval of the well app- lication for Mr. Willard Rehbein. However, if problems develop with other user, this permit will be reviewed immediately. ..The DFL had called to ask the use of the Hall on April 4, 1977 for a meeting. Mr. Schneider moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carr- ied unanimously. There was a problem getting in the last time this group used the Hall. Mr. Karth or Mayor Bohjanen will let them in, if the Police are not here. ..The Clerk had called two Pet Clinics on the possibility of setting up a clinic at the City Hall for persons to get shots for their dogs and license them at the same time. After some discussion on this matter, the Council decided a date will be set at the next Council meeting. ..Rep. James Oberstar had replied to the letter about the Metropolitan Council and will contact the office as soon as he has further information. March 31, 1977 ..The Anoka County Park Board has applied for a burning permit in the Park area. This will be in the area off Main Street. More information on this matter will be sent after the request has been reviewed by the PCA and the Metropolitan Council. ..Payment for sewage hauling for the month of February has been received in the amount of $988.00; municipal fines in the amount of $533.17. Under the Mayor's Report, Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Larry Johnson, Chairman of the Per- sonnel Commission to present his report on Insurance for the employees. Mr. Johnson said he had looked at a number of policies and felt the Wisconsin Employees Group presented the best coverage for the least cost. The plan would cost the City $272.00 per month. This pays the employees hospitalization and 2 the dependent cover- age, includes a $5,000.00 life insurance policy on the employee only and the employees will pay the disability premium. Mr. Johnson said the Clerk had waived her option on the hospitalization thus saving the City money on their portion of the premium. He reported the Personnel Commission recommended she be paid by separate voucher $20.00 per month. This policy will cost the City $2,664.00 more per anually than it is now pay- ing. The average benefits around the Twin City area is $47.00 per person - this policy amounts to approximately $48.00. Mr. Schneider asked what would happen if the Police came into this plan and Mr. Johnson said the premium would be lower. Mr. Schneider said money for this is not in the budget, but this is something that has to be. He felt, if this goes into effect, something would have to be worked out in order to include in cash flow. After some discussion, Mr. Schneider moved to accept this policy, effective April I, 1977, to include Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Sarner to be paid $20.00 per month by separate voucher. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hal Leibel, who lives on Mound Trail appeared before the Council questioning the placement of the street near his home by the Park Department of Anoka. There was dis- cussion on the location of the present street and where the new one is planned. Mr. Leibel felt the new location would create a traffic problem near his home. He was ad- vised Mr. McLean is on the Advisory Board and suggested he be contacted. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Torkildson by mail and ask for information on this street. Mayor Bohjanen asked the Clerk to have Mr. Torkildson call him. Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from Mr. John Boland requesting a meeting as soon as possible for discussions on the problems in connection with the installation of the interceptor. Mr. Karth moved to set this meeting for April 6, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall, with Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald to be present. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk is to notify Mr. McLean and Mr. Zelinka. Mr. Karth presented his report for the Road Department. He reminded the Council of the requisition for Mr. Volk to attend the school for water supervisors. This is necessary for him to retain his certification. Mr. Karth presented the Council with a proposal for the purchase of a street sweeper. This matter was discussed with a decision postponed until the April II, 1977 meeting. The Clerk is to put this matter on the agenda. 1 In the absence of Mr. McLean, Mr. Karth presented the Planning and Zoning Board report. Mr. Arnt, of Arnt Construction had appeared before the Board seeking permission to erect a building on property purchased from Acton Construction. This property only has access through the private driveway into the property. Mr. Arnt had submitted a letter from Mr. Paul Miller giving him access privileges. The Planning and Zoning Board had suggested 1 1 1 231 March 31, 1977 this driveway be turned over to the City, dedicating the roadway as public property. After some discussion, Mr. Karth moved to approve this proposal subject to the legal description of the roadway being confirmed by the Attorney, with Mr. Gotwald verify- ing the street meets City specifications. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carr- ied unanimously. The East Birch Addition of Mr. Glenn Rehbein's had been considered with several suggestions for changes. This will be re- submitted. The preliminary Plat for Shenandoah East had been considered and the Planning and Zoning had recommended approval of this preliminary and recommended the Council set a public hearing on this plat. Mr. Karth moved to approve the preliminary plat, subject to the Engineer's and Planner's reports and Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's approval to extend the sewers into that plat, and to set the public hearing for April 25, 1977 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Elmer Maisio of Orange Street had applied for a special use permit to keep a horse on their property. They have less than the required five acres, but are leas- ing eight acres of adjoining property for pasturing the animal. The Planning and Zoning had recommended approval of this permit if this arrangement was approved by the City Attorney. Mr. Locher said there is no problem with this arrangement. Mr. Karth moved to approve the special use permit. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jerry Blackbird, representing North NorthEast Realty was present. He told the Council that his firm has had a problem in obtaining a road bond for the Pine Haven Plat. He asked if he could post a letter of credit until the road bond has been written? There are four purchase agreements in that plat and they would like to get started on the construction. Mr. Locher felt a letter of credit was fine but it should be automatically continued until the road bond is issued in order to provide continuing coverage with no gaps. Mr. Blackbird suggested issuing the building permits, with no occupancy permitted until the road bond is issued. Mayor Bohjanen moved to issue building permits for the Pine Haven Plat but there is to be no occupancy of the building until the road bond is issued. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. The variance request by United Tire will be considered at the April meeting. Mr. Molin will also attend that meeting. Mr. Kaiser had appeared before the Planning and Zoning Board with the proposal of purchasing the Convent at St. Joseph's Church to be used as a half way house for young adults who are withdrawing from chemical dependency. Since this building does not have frontage on an existing street, he was told this would have to be worked out. Mr. Kaiser said he would consult the Church C ouncil and return. Sign Permit Number 145 for United Tire had been approved by the Building Inspector and recommended for approval upon receipt of the fee. The fee had been paid. Mr. Karth moved to approve the sign permit. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. 23 2 March 31, 1977 The Planning and Zoning Board has questioned the construction of a pigeon house in Shenandoah. The Clerk had checked and there had been no building permit issued for that structure. Mr. Karth moved to approve the request of the Lino Lakes Athletic Association to use the City Hall on April 27, 1977. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider reported on the Park Board meeting held on March 21, 1977. A represent- ative of the Centennial Hockey Association had been present to talk about the past season. There had been a problem with the lighting and a suggestion of moving the lights from one rink to the other and only having one lighted rink was considered with no dec- ision. This will be discussed further. Mr. Schneider felt the meetings with the Association had occurred too late this past year and he would like to meet with them sometime in July to start the planning for next year. He has also asked Mr. Volk for cost estimates for improving the rink and also rink maintenance costs from other communities. The ag lime for the ball fields is planned for the later part of April, also, a new mower is needed; estimated cost - $550.00. To repair the old one will cost approx- imately $130.00 for parts. This will be discussed in April. The final concept for the Hall park will also be ready for the April meeting. The matter of the seaplane base was discussed. Mr. Schneider said he has not set a meeting as yet - he has talked with Mr. Lehmann and told him of the article on the Blue Herons. The Park Board will do their annual park inspection sometime this month and discuss the maintenance needed at the April meeting. Also, the post for the back stop IS to be removed from the ball field at the corner of Sunrise and Glenview. Mr. Locher said he would check the legal description for the Acton Street and contact Mr. Gotwald as to the specifications of that street. Mr. Kirschbaum presented the Council with the signed contract from the Union. Mr. Locher will check these and have it ready for the next Council meeting. The bids for the installation of the sewers on LaMotte Road had been received, opened and analyzed by Mr. Gotwald. The low bidder was C. W. Houle Landscaping, Inc. with a bid of $34,814.50. This is approximately 10% under the feasibility study,— Mr. Schneider moved to accept the bids and award the contract to C. W. Houle Landscaping, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher said since this bid is under $50,000.00 the financing may be negotiated. He suggested contacting the local banks. Mayor Bohjanen reminded the Council that the scheduled meeting with Mr. Boland must be an open meeting. Mr. Locher asked :for- a copy of the Shenandoah East Plat. He must have the legal des- cription for publication. The meeting for the ratification of the approval of the Townhouses of Reshanau was called to order at 10:15 P.M. This hearing had inadvertently been held at the last Council meeting. There had been no opposition at that meeting and there was no opp- osition at this meeting. Mr. Karth moved to ratify the approval given at the March 14, March 31, 1977 III1977 meeting, (See minutes of March 14, 1977) with the 1 acre park requirement being added to the land requirement for the Lakes Addition Plats. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth moved to close the hearing at 10:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was reminded the residents of the Shenandoah area must be billed for sewer user charges for this quarter. Mr. Karth moved to approve requisitions #739 through and including #743. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to approve checks #7788 through and including #7813. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider moved to adjourn at 10:25 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were corre teeddLanndd approve at the April 11, 1977 regular scheduled Council meeting. CLERK - TREASURER