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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/1977 Council MinutesApril 11, 1977 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present: Karth, McLean, Schneider, Zelinka. Ab- sent: None. Mr. Locher, Mr. Gotwald were also present. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of March 23, 1977 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. On considering the minutes of March 28 and 31, 1977, Mr. McLean asked for information on the issuing of a building permit to Arnt Construction on property purchased from Acton Construction - is it necessary for the deeds to the street to be accepted before the permit can be issued? Mr. Locher salid, No, if the intent of the Council is to acc- ept this as a City Street, a building permit can be issued before the formal acceptance. The required frontage for this operation was questioned, Mr. Locher said the Ordinance calls for 150' frontage for Light Industry, the classification of this type of operation. Mr. Karth moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried with Mr. McLean and Mr. Zelinka abstaining. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: ..Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter announcing a recognition for volunteer workers. The Clerk was instructed to contact the State for more information on this. ..Material on the Federal Revenue Sharing and the Title 11 program had been received. All Council members have copies. ..A contract for Planning Services from William Short Associates was considered. After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved to approve the contract and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. ..The new patrol car has been accepted by Chief Myhre and Mr. Volk. The Clerk asked for permission to return the bid check to Art Goebel Ford. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Se- conded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. ..A form requesting information as to the newly constructed homes for the year 1976 had been received from the Metropolitan Council. There was discussion of the questions in the form, with Mr. McLean asking the Attorney if this information could be used ag- ainst the City in any way. The Attorney felt that it could not. The Clerk was instr- ucted to fill out to the best of her knowledge and return. Mr. Cheesebrough and Mr. Johnston appeared before the Council asking for information on the extension of East Shadow Lake Drive to lots they have purchased or are in the process of purchasing. The utilities are in the street and these men have plans for construction on these lots. Mr. Gotwald suggested they go to Drovers State Bank with this problem since the street is the responsibility of the seller. Mr. Johnston asked if they could arrange to have the street extended? Mr. Gotwald said that would be an expensive undertaking the lots across the street would benefit. These men were told that building permits would not be issued unless the street is in or provisions are made for the installation - such as a road bond or a letter of credit or money in escrow. Mr. Locher said he would contact Drovers State Bank on this matter and try to have an answer for the next Council meeting. 1 1 1 The Public Hearing for the Otter Lake Estates was scheduled for this meeting but, since the Attorney had failed to receive the legal description, the notice had not been published. 1 i April II, 1977 The public hearing must be rescheduled. Mr. Gotwald said he will see the legal des- cription is sent to the Attorney. Mr. Gotwald suggested a procedural list be complited to give to all prospective dev- elopers. Mr. McLean agreed. This list should have all the agencies that must approve a proposed plat and instruct the developer on his responsibilities in connection with this plat. The Clerk was instructed to form such an instructional sheet. Mr. Karth so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hansen gave the Council the file number 77- 133 -33, with the name, Mr. Blackwell, in connection with the approval from the Corps of Engineers. He hopes to have a re- ply from that organization before the hearing. Mr. McLean moved to set the public hearing for April 25, 1977 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen had received a communications from the Metropolitan Council on a hear- ing set for Parks and Open Space. This meeting is scheduled for April 21, 1977. More information may be had by contacting the Metro Council. Mayor Bohjanen asked the Clerk to put consideration of Mr. Carlo Sooger's request for funds for the Centennial summer recreation program on the April 25, 1977 agenda. Mayor Bohjanen reported he had contacted by the Boy Scouts, 4Her's and other organiz- ations for the use of the City dump trucks in connection with the planned clean up day to be held on April 23, 1977. Mr. Karth so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Mo- tion carried unanimiously. Food will be provided by the Civil Defense. The next item for consideration was the inability of Mr. John Boland to meet with the Council on the scheduled April 6, 1977 meeting. There was discussion on this problem with Mr. McLean pointing out this Council cannot meet outside the City limits to make decisions. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Boland setting aside April 19, 26, May 3, May 10 and May II as days for a meeting to be held here at the City Hall. Mayor Bohjanen said that Mr. Houle, Fire Marshall, had called and reported he is having some problems getting burning permits. The Clerk was instructed to contact the PCA for possible instances when the City could issue a burning permit. Mr. Karth reported three bids had been received for the Patrol car advertised for. The low bid is for a GMC suburban from Novak, Inc. in the amount of $6,768.77. This is $768.77 over the budgeted amount but the possible sale or trade of one of the old cars -could make up the difference. There was discussion as to which car to replace. The general consensus of the Council was this could be decided at the time of delivery with the possibility of deleting both old cars. There was some discussion of hiring a public service officer but not enough infor- mation was available. Mr. Karth moved to approve the purchase of the GMC suburban at a cost of $6,768.77 to replace at least one of the old cars with the consideration of deleting both old cars, delivery at any time, but payment cannot be made until August I, 1977 or later. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimiously. Mr. Schneider suggested holding the deletions Of the cars for consideration by Chief Myhre. 231 April II, 1977 Mrs. Burdall Smith of East Shadow Lake Drive had written requesting a street light be installed at the corner of East Shadow Lake Drive and Birch Street. Since that street is not to exit at that intersection, the City has been reluctant to consider the install ation of a street light. However, review of the street lights now existing and the poss ible need for additional lights has been scheduled for July. Mr. Schneider moved to de- fer consideration of this request until July with Mr. Volk to have recommendations ready for that review. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimows“' Mr. Zelinka suggested the consideration of reflective signs. Mr. McLean suggested the installation of a security light. Mr. Karth said he will try to have a report on the proposed auction by the next Council meeting. Mr. McLean had no report from the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Schneider reported on the meeting he attended in Bunker Park on the proposed use of a Mud Cat to clean and /or dredge the lakes. This was mostly a question and answer sesssion. He had obtained some material on the machine. This is to be passed on to Mr. Volk. Mr. Zelinka had no report from the Personnel Commission. However, the Clerk had a quest- ion as to the amount of salary increase due to Chief Myhre. This matter has not been de- cided by the Council. It was suggested Mr. Zelinka present this matter to the Personnel Commission for a recommendation. He will contact the Clerk with a suggested meeting date. Mr. Locher said he had checked the Police contract and all seemed to be in order. Mr. McLean moved to accept. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald had checked the request from Northwestern Bell Telephone for the installation of buried cable. Mr. McLean moved to approve the request for the East - West portion of Baldwin Lake Road. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the request for Ash Street at Holly Drive. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the request for the Pine Haven Plan. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald had checked the copy of the agreement forwarded from the St. Paul Water De- partment in connection with the installation of the sewer on LaMotte Drive. He felt this was in order and could be approved. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to be sure a copy of the Resolut- approving this agreement be sent with the signed copies. Mr. Locher said a copy should be made and forwarded to the Insurance agent. On considering the proposal for a rabies clinic. Mr. Schneider moved to defer this until next year in order to have time for publicity. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. On consideration of the proposed purchase of a street sweeper, Mr. Karth explained the reasoning behind this suggested purchase. Mr. Gotwald agreed this will become a nec- essary piece of equipment as the plats develop with the streets and curbs. But, he added this must have a hopper to collect the dirt. Mr. Karth said this decision must be made now as this piece of equipment will not re- 1 i April 11, 1977 main available for this price. Mr. Schneider felt the purchase of this machine would be contingent upon reducing the road budget on some other department by that amount. Mr. Zelinka moved to purchase the street sweeper to paid for in three equal install- ments. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Zelinka noted the requisition for the ag lime is over the $1,000.00 cost and that two bids must be signed, not just a quote over the phone. This will have to be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Schneider moved to approve requisition #744 and hold #745. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Myhre was present and Mayor Bohjanen asked the Council if they had any quest- ions for him. Mr. McLean asked if he would consider getting rid of both old cars and Chief Myhre said, No, he felt one should be kept for a back up in case of a break down or an accident. The Council felt the CD vehicle is always available in an emergency. There was some discussion on this matter. Mr. Schneider suggested this be deferred until the next meeting for discussion. Chief Myhre said that the MTC bus is using Lakeview as a part of the turn around and these streets are not constructed to handle that kind of weight. He had told them this and suggested they find an alternate route for their turn around. The Clerk is to write the MTC with this information. MR. Locher reported on the letter of credit from North NorthEast Realty for $43,000.00 for the construction of the street in Pine Haven. This letter is from the Hugo State Bank and is in effect until July, 1978. Mr. McLean moved to accept the letter. Sec- onded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried, with Mr. Karth abstaining. Mr. Schneider reminded the Council of the meeting with Mr. Oberstar scheduled for April 21, 1977 at the Sportsman's Club in Coon Rapids. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve checks #7814 through and including #7858. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were cor c ed and a,pproved at the ,April 25, 1977 regular scheduled Council meeting. �', CLERK - TREASURER