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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/22/1969 Council Minutes1 1 1 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on December 22, 1969 was called to order at 8:06 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present except Mr. Jaworski who arrived late. The minutes of the December 8 meeting were corrected and°'a cepted by_AArr.„ Bohjanen. Seconded by W. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Jaworski arrived. The Clerk reported that we had received two checks from the County in the amounts of $17,092.53 and $5,358.35; also a check in the amount of $1,016.88 from the State Corrections Department for reimbursement of policing at the Youth Center. The Clerk read the letter from the Attorney giving the notice of setting of new date for the hearing on Acton Construction's hearing. Mr. Bohjanen moved to reset the hearing for Acton Construction before the P&Z on January 21 at 9:00 p.m. and before the Council on January 26th at 9:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. The letter by Meyers Sign Service for a license to erect signs was read. After discussion it was decided to table the matter since no contractor's license is required now. A letter from Blaine regarding the street lighting on Sunset Avenue was read. Mr. Bohjanen stated that Blaine was :paying for one light on nur side; if we wanted another it looks like we would have to pay for it and install it. Mr. Bohjanen moved that Lino Lakes install one street light at the corner on Sunset at the freeway. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried. Mr. Rosengren was instructed to pick the location and see that the light was installed. The Clerk reported that Mr. Lee Smith had requested an off-sale license for Crystal Ahlman and his wife, Vera D. Smith, for a future building to be located on the 3.7 acre site located next to the Skelly property. However, the application blanks and the bonds had been sent directly to the State. Mr. Smith particularly wished the Council to approve the license now so that the signing could be done later when the bond and insurance were in. He also questioned whether he could put up signs later on this property on the freeway if the space were used up by others now. There was discussion on this with Mr. Smith being told that all applications were to be numbered from now on and processed accordingly. There was more discussion on the issuance of an off -sale license; W. Locher stated that he had talked with Mr. Virgil Herrick, Smith's attorney on the same. Mr. Locher felt that the license could be issued but that the papers would have to be submitted soon so there would be no criticism that a license was promised. The legal description would also be necessary. W. Smith wanted everything cleared up before he left for Europe in January; he felt that the target date for the building would be at maximum June first. Mr. Locher also stated that the provision in the ordinance states that the entrance would have to be at least 1000 feet from the entrance of the church across Hwy. 49. Mrs. Ahlman promised that this would be complied with. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize the granting of an off -sale liquor license to Crystal Ahlman and Vera D. Smith, and the authorization of the signatures for the same with the stipulation that the applications, bonds and insurance certification be received promptly; the license to be effective on March 2, 1970 if all stiupla- tions are met including the legal description. Seconded by W. Rosengren. Carried. 52 The Clerk inquired of the Attorney whether he had received any reply to letters written to Eugene Blomquist on platting fees and to Tom Anderson on culvert fees. Mr. Locher replied that he had received no answer and read the letters written. Mr. Rosengren reported that Mr. Anderson was no longer there. After some discussion Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize the Attorney to do whatever was necessary to collect the $128.50 from Mr. Blomquist and the $92.79 from Mr. Tom Anderson. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. The Clerk mentioned that no money was yet forthcoming from Mr. George Smith on the rezoning fees; her letter stipulated that the money was due Dec. 26th. It was decided that we would wait on this. The Clerk mentioned that she had heard nothing from Al Stein on his rezoning fees. Mr. Jaworski moved that a follow -up letter be sent to Mr. Stein reminding him that the fees were overdue and that if they were not received the matter would be pursued further. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. W. Bohjanen moved to accept the bid (on the pull -type grader) received from Contractor's Exchange, Inc. in the amount of $35.00.Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. It was decided that the bid from the dog catcher should be brought up next time. Mr. Rosengren moved to grant cigarette licenses to Luther's Sport Shop, Hank's Superette and the Knotty Pine Inn. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. The Clerk stated that the necessary bond and insurance from the Chomonix Country Club, Inc., had been received and given to the Attorney to study. Mr. Locher stated that the name of the insured was incorrect in spelling, that there was no cancellation clause for notification in the policy, that the date of coverage was off by one day and that the policy included an assault exclusion which he felt should be deleted. Otherwise, the bond was okay and the policy Limits were fine. After discussion Mr. L'Allier moved that a letter be sent to the insurance agent with a copy to Mr. Busch requiring that the date on the policy be changed to read, December 8, 1969, that the name read Chomonix Country Club, Inc., that a cancellation notice of 10 days clause be inserted and that the assault exclusion be deleted. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. The Clerk stated that she had been unable to get a salesman to bring out a tape recorder for the Council to see. It was to consensus of the members that we wait until we get into the new building since the room would be larger. W. Cardinal reported that Meyers Sign Service had requested a special use permit to put up three billboards along 135W on the Herbert Schmuck property. Mr. Locher pointed out the area on the map and stated that there was plenty of space for the signs. Mr. Bob Foreman of the company stated that they had moved as far west as possible to allow the company with the lease on the next property to have sufficient space for a sign. Mr. Locher mentioned that the P&Z had questioned the 15 year lease on the property; this would make no difference however, since the signs are subject to an annual fee and can be turned down at that time if necessary. Mr. Cardinal moved on the P&Z recommendation that Meyer Sign Service (with loc- ations of signs as on accompanying map) be granted a special use permit to erect three signs on the Herbert Schmuck property along 135W located in lots 6, 13, 16, (re. and Sub. No. 49) subject to ordinance No. 51. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Sec. 2 & the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 10. There was discussion on setting up a fee schedule for the signs. Mr. Locher read the fees now charged in St. Paul and Minneapolis as follows: 60 sq. ft. or less: $5.00; 61 -200 sq. ft: $10.00; 201 -400 sq. ft.: $15.00; for each additional 100 sq. ft. over 400 sq. ft.: $2.50; directional signs for housing projects: 1/2 year: $2.50; 1 year: $5.00; temporary signs (30 days) 10 sq. ft. $4.00; over 10 sq. ft.: $6.00. Mr. Cardinal moved to set these fees effective for one year or until reset. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. The Clerk was instructed to run off copies of this schedule. Mr. Cardinal stated that Brede, Inc., of Minneapolis, had requested a special use permit to erect a sign on 135W on the SE corner of Lot 19, Block 3, Lakeview Wood- lands Addn. Mr. Locher pointed out the location on the map. Mr. Cardinal moved to grant on the P&Z recommendation, a special use permit to Brede, Inc. to erect a sign at that location. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that one more sign was to be donated by Meyer Sign Service for informa- tional use somewhere in the vicinity of 135W and Main Street. He requested that a piece of public property (a former dedicated roadway) be reserved for that purpose. Mr. Dielentheis, Mr. Jensen and Mr. Busch stepped forward to present copies of the preliminary plat for Lakes Addition No. 2. Mr. Dielentheis stated that the plat met or exceeded all requirements of the ordinances and pointed out various areas on the plat and what their future use would be. Mr. L'Allier pointed out that there was no formal report on the plat from Mr. Gotwald since the P&Z had not requested one of him. P&Z had given no recommendation on the plat. Mr. Busch stated that he felt that the P&Z had no objections to the plat, that they were not unfavorable. There was a considerable amount of discussion on the various outlots and uses. Mr. Busch especially wished that the Council would rezone to commercial one outlot in the plat so that in the future stores and retail shops could be put in there. The plat includes lots for 124 residential units. A check for the platting fees was presented. Mr. Locher felt that there would be no problem in holding hearings for rezoning of the parcel on the same nights as the hearing for the plat. Mr. Cardinal moved that the plat for Lakes Addition No. 2 be received and filled with copies to be sent to the Engineer, Attorney and Planner so that these persons will have reports on the plat for the first meeting in January. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Cardinal moved to set the dates of Jan. 21, at 8:30 p.m. before the P&Z and Jan. 26, at 9:00 p.m. before the Council for hearings on the final plat. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved that all be done that is necessary to set hearings for the re- zoning of Outlot J to limited commercial using a metes and bounds description and also for a special use permit for multiple- -unit dwellings and the sewage plant with the Attorney checking on the details; the legal descriptions for Outlots G, H, K & J are to be submitted. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. At 9:21 the hearing for the special use permit for Verner Dahl was called to order. Mr. Cardinal stated that Mr. Dahl was withdrawing his request. However, since the hearing had been called, the affidavits were read and the location shown on the map. The clerk noted that Mr. Dahl had submitted $100 towards the fees. No one in the audience offered any comment, pro or con. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that Mr. Dahl had called him and stated that he was moving back to White Bear Lake and would leave the trailer on the property, also would like to leave a light burning to prevent vandalism. The P&Z had recommended that the Council deny the special 54 use permit as well as an extension of his 90 -day permit. Mr. L'Allier asked whether Mr. Dahl had given any date when he would remove the trailer and was told no, but that the lease ran until June 1, 1970. Mr. Locher noted that there was a serious question about the possibility of the trailer having been considered to be rented unless it was shown that the rent was on an overall basis. There was no prohibition of leaving the trailer if it was not used for residential purposes. Mr. Cardinal moved that a letter be sent to W. Dahl stating that the trailer be moved off the property by June 1 when the current lease expires, and that W. Dahl be allowed to leave a light burning. Also that the police check periodically after Jan. 13 (when the 90 -day permit is up) to see that no one is living in the trailer. Seconded by W. Jaworski. Carried. The hearing was closed at 9:31 p.m. Mr. L'Allier thought that the ordinance should be changed so that no trailers other than camping trailers could be stored in the Village. At 9:32 the hearing for Mr. Joseph Schmitz was called to order. Mr. Locher read the affidavits for the posting and the mailing of notices for the special use permit. Mr. Schmitz was not in the audience; his promised check for $100.00 had not arrived. Mr. Locher stated that he had the certified copy of the deed for Mr. Schmitz' property and that it showed no easement for a roadway. Mr. Schmitz had promised to have an abstract of a 15' easement at the hearing. W. Locher stated that at the time of the rezoning for the trailer park, he had mentioned this lack of easement to Mr. Schmitz. There was no comment pro or con from the audience. W. Cardinal stated that the P&Z had recommended that the Council deny a special use permit for a trailer to Mr. Schmitz. Mr. Cardinal stated that he felt the same since Mr. Schmitz did not apply for a temporary permit when he had been told to at the Council meeting and had moved in without contacting anyone to see what the laws were; also there were trailer parks open. Mr. Cardinal moved that the Council on the P&Z recommendation deny a special use permit to W. Schmitz and that a letter be written to him stating that the trailer be removed within 30 days. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. The hearing closed at 9:38 p.m. W. Cardinal stated that the P&Z had considered again the request by Naegele Sign Company to erect 3 signs for Chomonix and had recommended the special use permit be granted provided that the application forms and copy of the lease be provided. No one was present from Naegele. Mr. Cardinal moved that a special use permit be granted to Naegele Sign Company to erect three signs for Chomonix at Birch Street opposite Seventh Avenue, at the intersection of Birch Street and Hodgson Road and at the intersection of Hodgson Road and Old Hwy. 8 by the Apple Inn providing that the above mentioned forms be provided. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that the amendment to Ordinance 6 was not in effect. Mr. Locher stated that all amendments to Ordinance No. 6 required 2 weeks of published notice and posting. Mr. Cardinal moved that the proposed amendment No. 6Q be published so that it could be acted upon at the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. W. Gilbert Menkveld came forward to provide legal descriptions and a map showing the locations of the 3 parcels of land he owns in Lino Lakes where he wished to put up trailer courts as he had requested at the P&Z meeting. It was noted that one parcel is the one which was turned down for Mr. Stein. Mr. Menkveld had written permission from the surrounding landowners on 3 sides of one parcel (most northerly) to erect a trailer court. He stated that he would request 1 court but would take 3 on all parcels if necessary. It was noted that the legals hadn *t been presented to the P&Z. After discussion Mr. Bohjanen moved that the P&Z look at this first and make a recommendation to the Council. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Locher noted that this does require a hearing and he would get going on the notices. Mr. Cardinal noted that the P&Z thought it better if sewer and water were taken care of first. Mr. Menkveld stated that the Village permit was necessary before he could go to the PCA and that said permit would have to accompany the State application. Mr. L'Allier felt we should have an indica- tion from the PCA as in the Jandric case before we give consideration to a permit. Mr. Menkveld stated that he had a letter from the PCA stating that this permit was necessary first. He was told to bring the letter to the next P&Z meeting on Jan. 21. Mr. Bohjanen wished copies of the legal descriptions be made for members. Mr. Menkveld should come before the Council on Jan. 26 and the hearings could be done at that time. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that the Deputy Clerk had resigned and that the Clerk should send a thank you note for the fine work she had done. Mr. Cardinal also told the Council that the reason Mrs. Olson had resigned was that she was taking a business course which met on Wednesday evenings. Mr. Jaworski made a motion, on Mr. Cardinal's suggestion, that he be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Molitor to get an extension of the option on the Lake Amelia property; that they would try to get this for another year or as long as can be gotten; that Lino Lakes would pay from a minimum of $1 to $100 for said extension unless they need more. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Motion carried with Mr. Bohjanen voting no. Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize Mr. Locher to draw up the necessary papers for the extension. .Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried with Mr. Bohjanen again voting no. After discussion, Mr. Cardinal moved to send a letter to the owner of the Skelly Station asking him to remove the junk cars on his property. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Myhre noted that the owner had contacted the car owners to remove the cars already. Mr. McShannock mentioned that if they wanted to see junk cars they could look next to his house. He was told to contact the officers. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Myhre about the junk cars on Sunset north of the freeway. The owner was told to move them and some are gone. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that the P&Z had discussed a complaint that the floor joists in Ken Rehbein's prefab homes were not adequate. It was suggested that Twin City Testing run tests on these to see how they hold up after a period of time. After discussion it was decided that Mr. Rehbein be contacted on this matter and that he bring all available statistics and specifications on the floor joists. Mr. Jaworski stated that due to lack of a quorum there had been no' Park Board meeting. Mr. Jaworski mentioned that at the last Council meeting he had been asked to get another bid on lights for the hockey rink at Sunrise Park. He had been unable to get one since all contractors are too busy to bother. However, he had a written 56 bid from Rivard Electric Co. of Centerville in the amount of $567.00. If, however, a substitution was made on the lamps there would be an additional charge of $120.00. It was felt that this was a competitive bid. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept this bid by Rivard Electric and have the lights installed. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. The letter was filed. Mr. Jaworski will contact Mr. Rivard. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had spoken with the Lexington Fire Chief who thought that we would qualify for a lower classification on fire insurance since we have fire contracts. After discussion Mr. Bohjanen moved that a letter br written to the State Fire Marshall inquiring whether we were eligible for a change in classification; carbon copies to be sent to Mr. Juleen and the Centerville Fire Chief. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried. Mr. Rosengren stated that he had nothing special from the Road Department to report. The building committee had met on Dec. 11; Mr. Glenn Rehbein had been appointed Chairman and Mr. Roy Backlin Secretary. They will meet again on the eighth of January at the Hall at 8:30 p.m. The papers were asked to make special note of this since many in the Village were interested. Mr. Lee Smith wished to comment on the meeting of the Metro Sewer Board to be held on Dec. 29th. He had read through the booklet and felt that some pressure must be put on the Board so that Lino Lakes would not be by- passed favor of Centerville, etc. W. Smith stated that he planned to attend the meeting and felt that Lino should be well represented. There was some discussion on this meeting. Mr. L'Allier plans to attend. He felt that Anoka County is in the minority as far as representation on the Board is concerned. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that a new sign had been erected at the intersection of 135W and Main Street for East Rondeau Lake Road. However, it was in error and different on both sides: one side reads West rather than East, the other spells the name Randeau Rd. It was not known who had put the sign up. Mr. L'Allier reported that he and Mr. Bohjanen had attended the meeting with Center- ville on the Fire Contract. He read the changes which had been made in the contract as well as the original statements. Centerville had tentatively agreed to the changes. New contracts had been typed up and signed copies will be sent to Center- ville for execution. W. L'Allier had received a letter from Mr. Steffen of Anoka County in regards to the Rice Creek Watershed District Proposal. Copies will be made for the Council so that action can be taken. A letter had been received from the Forest Lake School District; W. L'Allier read this in regards to the setting of a meeting on Jan. 14 to discuss multi- dwellings and mobile home parks. The letter was to be filed. Mr. Roy Backlin asked that the Council reconsider and allow him to keep the pickup truck at his home since it would be much more convenient as he will now be in charge of both the roads and the parks. Mr. Backlin is the only one who drives the pickup' he keeps the heater plugged in at his house. Mr. Bohjanen moved to allow Mr. Backlin to keep the pickup at his own house only. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. 1 1 1 1 1 W. Don McShannock stepped forward to complain that the St. Paul paper did not carry the Lino Lakes news in the edition he received; he felt that this was wrong and that something should be done; perhaps if enough pressure was brought on the paper something could be done. There was considerable discussion on this with some stating that they received it and others getting the East side news. Appar- ently carriers coming out of White Bear Lake carry the East news section while other carriers have papers with the North section. The clerk was asked to call W. Wood of the Circulation Department of the St. Paul Dispatch and request that the Lino Lakes news be carried in all sections of the papers which are delivered to Lino Lakes. W. McShannock also stated that he was surprised that there had been so much un- favorable reaction to the purchase of the Lake Amelia property for a park site. He felt that Lino should pick up any property they could get for park area, especially at such a good price. He was thanked for his appreciation of our efforts. Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize the signing of the new 1970 Centerville Fire Contract. Seconded by W. L'Allier. Carried. Mr. Backlin mentioned that there was a half -tank of fuel oil remaining and wondered what the Council wished to have done with it. The Clerk was instructed to call the supplier and see if he would pump it out. The Clerk was also asked to drop a note to Coon Rapids Chrysler - Plymouth and see when the squad car would arrive. W. Bohjanen moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by W. Jaworski. Carried. W. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. Seconded by W. Rosengren. Aye. BILLS December 22, 1969 2778 Northern States Power 2778 Northern States Power 2778 Northern States Power 2779 Iten Chevrolet Co. 2780 T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. 2781 Columbus Township 2782 Ashbach Aggregates, Inc. 2783 .Telex LaCass 2784 Richard F. Schuh 2784 Richard F. Schuh 2785 T. L. Anderson 2791 Mobil 0i1 Corp. 2786 Kevin Schleicher 2787 Ernie Apitz 2788 Charles Cape 2789 John Juleen 2790 Harold A. Breasted 2792 Superamerica 2793 June L. Emerton Service for Hall Street lights Service for parks 1966 used. Ford 3/4 ton pickup Oil, extra labor, seaman Grading - Aug. 4 -8 Salt sand Snow fence Gravel for roads Gravel for parks Drive chain Motor fuels Bounty on 65 pair gopher feet Bounty on 163 pair gopher feet CD Director's expenses Fire Marshall's mileage Rent for hall - January 1970 Motor fuels for police Clerk's mileage Aug. 11 - Dec. 22 $ 28.85 90.30 16.12 1350.00 1762.00 252.00 72.98 20.00 2911.90 247.90 7.50 30.03 16.25 40.75 25.00 44.84 175.00 60.94 14.49 PAYROLL FOR DECEMBER, 1969: 1007 Ralph M. L'Allier $ 50.00 1008 William I. Bohjanen 50.00 1009 Andrew Cardinal 50.00 1010 Henry Rosengren 50.00 1011 Ronald Jaworski 50.00 1012 June L. Emerton 200.00 1013 Kay Olson 51.70 1014 Elwood West 200.00 1015 Imogene Secretan 37.01 1016 Marvin B. Myhre 185.00 1017 Richard S. Hauer 74.00 1018 Virgil F. Lundberg 74.00 1019 Edna L. Sarner 200.00 1020 John Juleen 66.60 1021 Lena Billik 35.00 1022 C. E. LeVesseur 25.00 1023 Roy H. Backlin 255.75 1024 Robert Lundgren 227.95 1025 Emil Rehbein 159.80 1026 Virgil M. Beecher 155.10 1027 Jack Rector 30.55 1028 Jon Rector 18.80 1029 Clifford Hagen 37.60 1030 Richard Strauss 21.15 1031 Kenneth G. Wright 16.45 1032 Joeeph L. Hagen 16.45 Minutes approved at the meeting of January 12, 197 Clerk - Treasurer The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on January ]I, 1970 was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Mayor Ralph L'Allier with all members present: Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Cardinal, Mr. Rosengren and Mr. Bohjanen. Mr. Locher, Attorney, administered the oath of office to Mr. Ralph L'Allier, Mayor, Mr. William Bohjanen, Trustee, Mr. Ronald Jaworski, Trustee, and Mr. Virgil Lundberg, Constable, all of whom were elected last November. There were congratulations and a round of applause for those sworn in. The minutes of the special meeting held on December 15, 1969 and the minutes of the regular December 22nd meeting were corrected and the motions seconded. Mr. Al Ross was asked to give a rundown on the mass transit situation as it might affect the union. Mr. Ross mentioned that it appeared that condemnation procedures were to be undertaken by the Metropolitan Transit Commission against the Twin City Bus Lines. Mr. Ross felt that the mass transit system was a major step and that since we are involved, whether we like it or not, we have to live with it should try to derive some benefits from it. We should be active and aggressive since we too should have transportation like the urban area. We should try to sell to the public the idea of regularly scheduled service to the downtown areas. Mr. Ross stated that the ultimate in freeway construction can't keep up with progress; that mass transit would lessen the costs of freeway construction and reduce air pollution. A 1