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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/1970 Council Minutesi 9 JANUARY PAYROLL (Cont'd) 1053 Emil Rehbein $ 37.60 1054 Jack Rector 92.82 1055 Virgil M. Beecher 343.78 1056 Keith M. Beecher 43.20 1057 Roy H. Backlin 363.00 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on February 9, 1970, was called to order at 8:07 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the minutes of the January 26th regular meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried unanimously with Mr. Bohjanen abstaining since he had been absent at that meeting. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept the minutes of the special January 29th meeting providing the exact wording of the resolution governing the bond sale be added. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk read the January ending fund balances as follows: Total funds - $14,507.96, General - $2,974.14 in the red, Parks - $857.62, Roads - $5,383.27, Fire - $3,703.40, Civil Defense - $620.68 and Debt - $6,917.13. The receipts in January were $1,429.44 and disbursements were $10,396.90. The Clerk stated that nothing had been received from Gethsemane United Methodist Church as requested regarding the pending off -sale license across the highway. The Lexington Fire Dept. report for the fourth quarter of 1969 was read. Mr. Bohjanen moved that a copy of the Lexington report be sent to the Centerville Fire Dept. asking that they submit the same type of report. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried unanimously. The Clerk mentioned letters from Mr. Reidenberg, Attorney handling the Municipal Court property which stated that Lino Lakes had submitted the only acceptable bid on the electric typewriter. Also, that due to some difficulty Lexington Village was being allowed an extra 30 days to bid on any other Court property in the inventory. Mr. Cardinal moved that the typewriter be purchased as bid, for $25.00. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. A letter commending Mr. Myhre's help to a motorist in trouble was read; the motorist deeply appreciated the assistance. Also, a letter written to the Mayor from Paul Miller of Acton Construction thanking the Council for the favorable action on their rezoning request was read. Mr. Cardinal had nothing to report except that the next Planning & Zoning meeting would be February 18th. Mr. Jaworski had no report but wished to'discuss the Mayor's January 12th proposal that Lino Lakes suspend all mobile home park hearings for a year and allow sites for same to be chosen. Mayor L'Allier reiterated his feelings and statements on this subject, mentioning that the period of one year was arbitrary. He felt that we were wasting the developer's time by holding hearings on mobile home parks now when the Village doesn't even know if it wants any or where they should go. Crystal Ahlman asked if hearings weren't already set for Mr. Menkveld on the 3 sites he proposed and was told "no ", that he was going to bring his proposal before the Planning & Zoning and the Council but these were not called hearings. Mrs. Ahlman 80 criticized the Council and the Planning & Zoning for the way things were handled and became quite upset. Mr. LtAllier stated that the Planning & Zoning were only an advisory board and received the same advise and information that the Council did and that it could be expected that the two groups might come up with the same con- clusions. The developers must abide by our ordinances. There was considerable discussion from Mrs. Ahlman. Mr;. Locher stated that as he understood Mr. Menkveld's petition, he could not see that there could be a hearing for the site which had been turned down for Mr. Stein unless the Council gave their consent for one since there is no petition for the court by 2/3 of the surrounding property owners. Mr. Menkveld has such a petition for one of the other sites and this would be the only one to consider. W. L'Allier mentioned that the Planning & Zoning were apprehensive about where such parks should be located and the problem of sewage disposal. He felt that it would be a shame to hold out hope to a petitioner for a mobile home park with the Metro sewage bill coming into effect now. Mr. L'Allier asked Mr. Gotwald if he had'talked with the PCA on this. Mr. Gotwald stated that he didn't feel that the PCA would give their consent unless it had a municipal sewage system. Mrs. Ahlman stated that Mr. Menkveld understood that he would have to wait for some time to get sewer. Mr. Menkveld thought that the site by the Youth Center would be the best since it wasn't a good spot for residential growth and sewer should come there soon. There was discussion on pending legislative action regarding changing the tax base for mobile home parks as well as land prices. Mr. LtAllier moved that Lino Lakes suspend all mobile home park hearings for one year or less, until the Council has made a decision, as he had outlined in the January 12th minutes. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. There was more discussion on the parcel having a 2/3 petition. Mr. Locher noted that the ordinance reads that the Council will set a hearing but does not say "shall ". It is up to the Council if they wish to set same. After discussion it was the con- sensus of the Council that we proceed with the matter as already decided: that Mr. Menkveld attend the next Planning & Zoning meeting and come to the next Council meeting. Mr. Bohjanen read the names of the persons who will comprise the Community and Business Development Commission for 1970 and stated that perhaps 3 others may join later. The list is as follows: Naomi Zelinka, Julia Feymoville, Audrey Tauer, Vivian Rehbein, Phyllis Blaylock, Harold Hansen, Crystal Ahlman, Charles Gottwaldt, Irvin Zastrow, William Houle, Carlo Sooger, and Lee Robinson. He mentioned what they proposed to do, indicating that they couldn't move very fast to get things on paper. The last meeting had been cancelled due to inclement weather. They had received one bid on printing the brochures: the cost will average $1.00 each in booklet form. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had requested Mr. Locher that afternoon, on behalf of the VFW Club, to see if, they might sell 3.2 beer on sale to bingo customers. Mr. Locher stated that he would have to check with the Liquor Control Commissioner on this but that we could approve it subject to this approval. He mentioned that a case was pending defining whether 3.2 beer could be considered liquor. Mr. Bohjanen moved to issue a 3.2 beer on sale license to the VFW,Post 6553 subject to the approval by the Attorney. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried unanimously. Mr. Locher will contact the Clerk on this. Mr. Rosengren reported that they had overhauled the engine in the big truck. They have not yet finished drawing up the specs on the tandem truck. There was dis- 81 cussion on how the purchase would be paid off as the Roads fund is low now. Mr. Gotwald will draw up the specs and get informal bids. The plow does not have to be purchased now. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that Mr. Cameron Anderson of Northern States Power will come out to look over the street lighting system; it was suggested that they look over Sunrise Avenue and the end of 20th Avenue and other areas. Mr. Rosengren stated that Mr. Juleen had purchased one hand pump can fire extin- guisher for the car. Mr. Rosengren moved that we purchase 3 additional cans. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that he had received much literature on various products to use in the new building; Mr. Gotwald suggested that these be filed. Mr. Gotwald felt it was unnecessary for Lino Lakes to subscribe to the Construction Bulletin as we can place ads in it anyway and his firm has a subscription. W. Rosengren stated that the committee had not set another meeting date yet but he would like to see a meeting within 30 days. It was thought that this might be a slow construction year and bids could be obtained. Mr. L'Allier read the police report as follows: 2,385 miles driven - 262 business and home checks - 12 assists to/by other departments - 9 complaints - 7 aid given to motorists - 3 accidents - 3 warnings given concerning city licenses - 2 stolen cars - 3 recovered stolen cars - 2 junk cars removed - 2 snowmobile complaints - 2 emergency messages delivered - 1 petty theft - 1 act of vandalism - 1 escapee (1 hour involved). Mr. Rosengren stated that he hadn't received even one complaint on snowmobiles this year. It was thought that the fact that the lakes are open this year might help as well as self- policing. There was some discussion on snowmobiles in general. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that the Open Space Committee of the Metro Council had plans for constructing a zoological garden in Anoka at the State Hospital site. Mr. L'Allier offered a motion in favor of a resolution endorsing the construction of a zoological garden at the Anoka State Hospital site. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Copies of this resolution will be sent to the Metro Council Open Space Committee and the Anoka County Assn. of Municipalities (which has also endorsed the project.), Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt a resolution showing the intent of Lino Lakes to adopt the proposed road program set forth by Mr. Gotwald for the elimination of all exist- ing Village gravel roads in his letter of September 25, 1969 as follows: that the approximately 17 miles of Village gravel roads be phased out over a 5 year period at the rate of some 3.5 miles per $ear. This would not bind future councils. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald reported on the request by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. to install new buried cable from Hwy. 49 along Birch Street to and in 7th Avenue for the Jandric project. He suggested that this follow the south edge of Birch Street to Ware Road as there are existing lines on that side; and then to switch to the north side of Birch up to Seventh. He recommended this construction. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize the Clerk to sign the request by Northwestern Bell Telephone. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald stated that he had been asked to comment on the Circle Pines Comprehen- sive Plan 1969. He had gone over this thoroughly with Mr. Rosengren and they found nothing to object to in the plan. Mr. Jaworski asked about the proposed dam on the 82 Rice Creek which had been in the earlier plan which the Council looked at. Mr. Gotwald stated that this had been changed; that anything which would tamper with the Creek or any water level had to be approved by the State. Mr. L'Allier read the letter of notice of review which had been received from the Metro Council on this matter. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt a resolution indicating that we have reviewed the Circle Pines Comprehensive Plan 1969, that we see no objection to the Plan at this time and feel there is no need to request a hearing on the matter., Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier read from Mr. Gotwald's letter of September 25 on the proposed road improvement program. Mr. Gotwald suggested that he and Mr. Rosengren go over the plans for this year and come up with a definite proposal. He wished to attend various seminars.on new substances for binder purposed before he made the proposal. Mr. Locher stated that at the Council's request he had checked the Street Improve- ment No. 2 bonds which are due on December 1 of 1970 and 1971. They do have a call provision, which he read. The bonds are owned by the First State Bank of New Brighton at 3.5% interest. Mr. Locher had also checked the levy and found that we will receive some funds on these this year. Mr. Locher stated, that according to the resolution on the bond sale of municipal bonds, that a separate debt redemption fund is to be set up for the $100,000. Therefore it will make no difference in transfer of funds from the existing debt fund when the street bonds are paid up. Since the interest rate is low and some of these funds are already,invested, it was the consensus of the Council that we leave the funds in the existing debt fund. The affidavits of posting and publication for the hearing on Ordinance No. 52 were read. Mr. L'Allier went over the -main points of the Ordinance. Mr. Cardinal moved to adopt Ordinance No. 52 as written. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unani- mously. Mr. L'Allier offered the motion that the procedure be changed as to the roll call on motions; that a voice vote of ayes and nays be taken on all motions; the Clerk would note the opposition for the record; that any member can,ask for roll call vote on a motion at any time. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. It was noted that Mr. Locher stated that this was in accordance with an existing ordinance, but that the roll call vote had been acceptable. Mr. L'Allier noted that among the bills for consideration was one from Springsted, Inc. in the amount of $1600.00 for services prior to the bond sale. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay the bills as audited with the exception that the bill from Springsted be paid at such time as the money from the bond sale is received. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. All voted aye. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that new fenders had been purchased for the small truck. It was noted that the new squad car had arrived. i Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. All voted aye. BILLS: February 9, 1970 2852 Centennial State Bank Fed. deductions from Jan. payroll $ 220.50 III 2853 Commissioner of Taxation Minn. withholding from Jan. payroll 27.30 2854 State Treasurer, PERA PERA withholding from Jdj payroll 109.67 State Treasurer, PERA Contributions for January 173.82 BILLS: (Cont' d) F'ebr-uary 9, 1970 2855 Bruce Fleming 2856 Babcock, Locher, Neilson & Mannella 2857 Anoka County Union & Shopper 2858 Forest Lake Times 2859 Fridley Office Supply Co. 2860 Bill Munt Equip. Service 2861 Petty cash fund 2862 Coon Rapids Chrysler Ply. 2863 Kennel Aire Mfg. Co. 2864 Weber & Troseth Company 2865 Police Press 2866 North Star Oil Corp. tI 11 n n 2867 Void 2868 Superamerica H 2869 North Central Public Service 2870 Ashbach Aggregates, Inc. 2871 H. Winnick Co. 2872 Carvell Parts Supply 2873 M. & L. Motor Supply Co. 2874 Grand Ave. Motor Co. 2875 Uniforms Unlimited 2876 Allied Electronics Corp. Animal control for January Legal services for January Publishing of notices on Ord. 6Q, 6R & Plat Publishing of notices of Plat, spec. use hearing, Ord. 52 and 6Q Clerk's supplies -- folders & pads Repair and cleaning of typewriter Reimburse petty cash for stamps, etc. 1970 Plymouth Police Special Screen and installation for car Pair of lights for car Police office supplies Motor fuels for police Motor fuels for Parks Motor fuels for Roads Motor fuels for police Motor fuels for Roads Gas for Lino Park Salt sand (snow removal) Cable for plow Part for truck Parts for truck Parts and labor Supplies for Civil Defense members Antenna and cable fo _ D use Minutes approved at the meeting of February 23, 1970 $172.00 246.93 66.60 93.60 9.31 12.00 16.94 2874.00 38.95 23.18 4.10 5.05 21.65 89.30 46.18 15.00 25.83 69.38 7.06 3.52 96.84 132.31 73.60 76.90 Clerk - Treasurer The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on February 23, 1970 was called to order at 8:02 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept the minutes of the February 9th meeting as so corrected. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. The Clerk reported that 3.2 beer on -sale license #50 had been issued to the VFW Post 6583; also, their application, received later, was given to Mr. Locher to check over. A letter from the Fire Underwriters Inspection Bureau had been received stating that they required copies of both fire contracts before they would review our classification. A letter from the State Highway Dept. in reply to a request that the street lights on the 135W bridge be repaired was received stating that the problem had been investigated and that a damaged buried cable was the cause and would be repaired following the thaw. The Clerk stated that a letter from the Twin Cities Area Metropolitan Transit Commission had been received which set the meeting dates of April 15th and May 28th at 7:30 a.m. at various area restaurants for municipal staff people and elected officials. We will be informed later of definite meeting places. The Clerk stated that Mr. Wally Hill had finished his work on the audit and expected to have the finished copies in time for the first meeting in March. Also, she had picked up the typewriter from the Lexington Village Hall. A call from the Lexington Clerk had been received stating that a local newspaper article on the subject of the typewriter was misleading; Lexington had no interest whatever in it but wished several other items of the Municipal Court property.