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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/1970 Council Minutes1 1 Disadvantages of mobile home courts: 1. They do not provide enough tax base to support the children they place in the schools. 2. They require the construction of sewer and water systems. 3. The trailers depreciate quickly, providing less and less tax income. 4. The trailer construction is poor; its lifetime is short. 5. The larger trailers are adding more children to the schools. 6. They often fall into disrepair. 7. They may influence the political life of a municipality without paying for services they get. The consensus of opinion seemed to be that allowing any additional mobile home parks in Lino Lakes would jeopardize our school districts as well as the overall tax structure; there can be no trailer parks until there is municipal sewer and water. The Engineer and Planner both felt that mobile home courts could be limited effectively by strict regulations; that outlawing of mobile home parks could cause serious repercussions and might prove unconstitutional. Minutes approved at the meeting of March 23, 197 12,04- The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on March 23, 1970 was called to order at 8:02 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the minutes of the March 9th meeting as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept the minutes of the special informal meeting of March 10th as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. No action was taken on the minutes of the informal meeting of March 10 at which the applicants for the new Assistant Constable were interviewed. All had the opportunity to read them beforehand. The Clerk presented Mr. Jake Lundheim, County Engineer, who explained the County's resolution to redesignate the route of CSA 12, this due to the construction of I -35W. The addition of the route over the freeway bridge added a little mileage. Mr. Rosengren asked whether the road would be resurfaced this year and was told "no ", since it was done last year. However, the end in Blaine has to be done. Mr. Rosengren moved to adopt the resolution to redesignate the route of CSA 12 as pro- posed by Anoka County. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk passed the bond booklet received from Springsted, Inc. which contains, among other things, the timetable for payment of the municipal building bonds and interest. The Centerville fire contract had been received as were copies of ordi- nances from Blaine and Coon Rapids on contractor's licenses. She read the letter from Mr. Harold Breasted stating that effective April 1, the rent of the Hall would be $190 /month to compensate for higher taxes. A letter from the Metro Section of the League of Minn. Municipalities requested recommendations for three committees concern- ing transit. Mr. Don Huber of the Section had stated that they had never received any recommendations from any communities not members of the Section and they would like more participation. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Gotwald stating that the road and borrow pit used by Marvin Rehbein had been inspected; he recommended releasing the bond. However, Mr. Rosengren stated that Mr. Rehbein may take out more dirt and that the bond should be held for a couple days. A new insurance policy for Chomonix Country Club had been received. Mr. Locher noted that this policy did not contain an assault exclusion clause as had the previous policy. The Clerk passed the sheet showing that $95,000 of treasury bills had been purchased on March 9th from our bond funds. A sheet showing the exact disposition of the amount received from the sale had been mailed to the members earlier. A letter from the Metropolitan Sewer Board requesting design data for the sanitary sewer project in Lakes Addition was read. Mr. Gotwald was given a copy of the letter so that he could proceed. The Clerk was asked to make copies of the letter for the Council. A letter from rding proposed Chomonix East or Outlot G of Lakes Addn. #2 was _; " >° =r several items missing from the proposal which should be included b "►.'f'i y hearing. There was discussion on the streets in the project. op es o e e er are to be made for the Council. The Clerk had received from Mr. Gotwald a letter and map designating the low lots of Lakes Addn. #2. Two more copies of the map are to be made, one for the Building Inspector and the Planning & Zoning Commission. Two bonds had been received for El Rehbein & Son, Inc. for a borrow pit using the same haul road as Marvin Rehbein. Mr. Gotwald is to inspect the bonds and thepit, etc. The Clerk stated that Mr. Dupre had given the address of 1189 Main Street for the new municipal building. A letter from the County Assessor was passed, concerning having the 1970 assessment finished on time. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had talked with both the County and Village Assessors and had been assured by Mrs. Sarner that the work was progressing rapidly and would be finished by April 1. The County Assessor had stated that Mrs. Sarner does good work. Mr. Locher recommended that the policy for Chomonix Country Club, although meeting minimum requirements, be changed so the expiration date reads June 30, 1970, and that an endorsement showing a 10 -day notice of cancellation clause should be added or a letter to that effect received. Mr. Bohjanen moved that copies of the ordinances concerning contractor's licenses be made for the Council and Planning & Zoning members and that the Planning & Zoning Board take up the matter. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal presented Mr. Keith Apitz, accompanied by Mr. Ernie Apitz, who wished to request a rezoning from residential to commercial for a filling station. There was considerable discussion on his plans, etc. Mr. Locher stated that he would need the written assent of 2/3 of the landowners of property within 300 feet of his property. Mr. Locher wrote out the necessary form for this; it was decided that the Clerk would print up copies and that Mr. Apitz would come to the office to secure the form and to put $200 down toward the rezoning and the variance needed for a second 25' strip of land which he had purchased adjacent to the first such piece. Mr. Cardinal moved that hearings for the rezoning and the variance be set before the Planning & Zoning Board on May 20th at 8 :30 p.m. and before the Council on May 25th at 8:30 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. There was more discussion as Mr. Locher checked out the legal descriptions. Mr. Cardinal reported that at the Planning & Zoning meeting held on March 18, reprsent- atives of the various sign companies had been present. However, no action was taken on their requests since members felt that a map should be drawn up by the Engineer showing the exact locations of all the sign applications. As each application comes in, it will be referred to the Engineer to be checked out before being presented to the P&Z for a recommendation. Mr. Cardinal moved that Mr. Gotwald be authorized to make three sets of maps showing all sign application locations; one set each for the Building Inspector, the P&Z and the Council. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal stated that the Plumbing Inspector, Mr. West, had been present at the Planning & Zoning meeting to comment on the new Minnesota Plumbing Code. He had felt it to be a good code with the exception of some materials such as plastic pipe. Mr. Kelling, Mr. Karth and Mr. Husnik had been appointed to study the Code and make a recommendation by the next P&Z meeting. Mr. Cecil LaMotte had been present at the Planning & Zoning meeting to present a proposal for LaMotte's Third Addition. Members had felt that the easement strip should line up with the park property. After discussion on the feasibility of this, Mr. Locher stated that an amended plat would have to be filed with the plat completely redrawn, etc., an expensive procedure. Besides, the County doesn't like amended plats as they cause confusion. Mr. Cardinal stated that they would not ask for this change on that basis. The finished preliminary plat will be brought to the next Planning & Zoning meeting for recommendation on hearings. Mr. Cardinal stated that Mr. Clyde Rehbein had returned to the P&Z to request another variance on the same parcel as previously (in February). Drawings of the proposal to put three duplexes on the parcel in an arrangement similar to those in Rondeau Lake Addition were looked at. The P&Z had recommended that the variance be denied since the combined driveway would not be wide enough for a street, and they felt that it was not the thing to do. Mr. Rehbein was not present. Mr. Cardinal moved that the Council deny the request of Mr. Clyde Rehbein to divide the lot into three parcels for duplexes. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that the Planning & Zoning had discussed the sign to be donated by Meyer Sign Co. for information for the Village on 135W and Main Street. They wished to know if the sign counted like the other signs. Mr. Rosengren gave some details on the sign: 10' x 20" on five posts. The problem on the first sign is that the lease of the property is $50.00 /year; supposedly all the businessmen would share this cost; but no one has yet contributed. The sign on the east side is on Village property. He would like to see both signs lighted; this cost to come from a kitty, the electricity would be metered by NSP. Mr. L'Allier asked Mr. Locher if the Village could justify such an expenditure. Mr. Cardinal stated that he had received several complaints on two items: the Paul Oman place on Lake Drive was becoming a junk yard; someone, possibly Harold Hoffman, had hauled in cars on Centerville Lake Road to burn on the Cartier farm. One of these had become stuck in a bud hole, and in being pushed out had left glass on the road in quantity to keep the school bus from using the road. After the cars are burned, they are hauled out again. There was discussion as to solutions of the problem. Mr. L'Allier stated that the police would check out the complaints. 104 Mr. Cardinal reported that he had secured an extension of the option on the Lake Amelia property for $200.00, the expiration date January 31, 1971. Before paying the $200.00 Mr. Cardinal had checked with Mr. Locher who, upon checking the resolution authorizing the option, had stated that this was "within limits." Mr. Locher stated that he could find nothing in his book on the signs to be donated. He will double check for the next meeting. Mr. Cardinal asked Mr. Locher if it would be possible for a person owning 5 acres containing a house to sell a portion of his property amounting to 4 1/2 acres, keeping only 1/2 acre with the house. Mr. Locher stated that this could not be done withouta variance sinee.,he would be creating a parcel less than 2 1/2 acres in area and less than 150' frontage width. Mr. Waldemar A. Hill, Accountant, presented the 1969 Audit. Mr. Hill spent a half - hour going over figures on Pages 8, 17, 21, 9 and 23 in detail. He mentioned that we had improved our cash position $6,000 over 1968, that all funds had ended in the black, that he recommended that the small gopher fund be combined with the general fund (this, has been done), that we were keeping a safe kind of operation. About $5- $6,000 will be received in additional sales tax funds this year. He mentioned that personal property values do not go up very fast; the State kicks back funds for the exempt personal property. He did not have figures on how much assessed valuation would be lost due to the Green Acres law, but he thought that the County Assessor should have the figures. The Clerk was asked to check on this. Mr. Hill stated that the mill rate of 60.97 mills was a little higher than expected, due to the assessed valuation not rising as expected. Al Ross asked if Mr. Hill had the "hospital district mill rate and was told "no ". Mr. L'Allier mentioned that this mill rate seems particularly high because the mill III rate had been reduced during the four previous years. The mill rate in 1964 -1965 was 52.37, a difference of 8.6 mills from the current levy. This figures out to an overall rise of 1.7 mills per year for the last 5 years. Mr. Hill noted that the Village had not wished to get caught in a squeeze this year. Mr. L'Allier thanked Mr. Hill for his report and his promptness in getting our audit finished. The Park Board minutes were read. Mr. Jaworski stated that Mr. Art Hawkins had shown pictures of the Lake Amelia areas taken in 1941, when there was no water at all, and then later pictures showing the bog breaking up and disappearing. The State Conser- vation Dept. is diking an outlet to maintain a steady level. Lake Amelia is one of the furthest south spots for loons to nest. Up to 45 different species of nesting birds had been counted on the lake. Mr. Hawkins had felt that the park should be used for nature study utilizing foot paths. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize the Planner, Mr. Van Housen, to attend a couple of Park Board meetings. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. .Mfr.. Jawprski also mentioned a meeting the following eveni _ at the Centennial Elementary School for parents of hockey players and other interested persons to form an associ- ation to promote pee -wee hockey in the area. Mr. L'Allier thought that the Clerk should send letters of appreciation to the pee -wee hockey league coaches, namely, Earl Hughes and Ron Jaworski. Mr. Bohjanen passed out copies of the proposed layout of the Information Guide and ask for corrections; he mentioned several items which had been changed and stated that he felt it was ready for the printer except for the addition of the name of the new policeman. It was decided to have all the terms expire on Devember 31 of their 1 1 1 105 P respective years. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize Mr. Bohjanen to have the Infor- mation Guide printed by the same company as last year. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen requested that any further additions or corrections be given him by the following evening. Mr. Bohjanen stated that at the last Community and Business Development Committee meeting he had been asked to serve as Chairman of that group; Mrs. Crystal Ahlman was selected as Secretary. A new member is Paul Oman, 8071 Lake Drive. Mr. Bohjanen stated that the letters were ready to be mailed to the businessmen. Mr. Rosengren had no report, but wished to comment that, in 1960 when he first proposed building a steel municipal building, a structure 40' by 60' would have cost $14,000. Also, noting the article on landfills in the Newsletter, an operation which he tried unsuccessfully to start for 11 years would have followed the same plans as outlined in the Newsletter. Mr. Jaworski commented that he had been told at an Anoka County meeting that the Pollution Control Agency would allow hardly any landfills in the County due to the high water table; low sites would have to be filled in first and the refuse placed on top of this and layered. Mr. Rosengren noted that at a fire marshall's meeting the officials commented that the pollution thing had come all of a sudden; they were told to stop everything and given no alternatives. There was some discussion. Mr. Rosengren noted that the building committee had visited more steel buildings, and wished to do a bit more study before completing specifications. It will be cheaper for us to do our own contracting for the well, septic system, carpeting, panelling and some other things. Mr. L'Allier announced. the next Anoka County Assn. meeting would be at Columbia Heights Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dave Larsen, Chairman of NSSSSD, who will explain the current activities of that body and the effect of the new Metropolitan Sewer Board. Mr. L'Allier spoke on the last Association meeting at which Tom Dean had spoken on the proposed transit system. He commented that a main transit line ended in Woodbury with a population of only 3,000 while there is nothing planned to reach into Anoka County. They had no explanation for this, but stated that they had directives from the Metro Council to leave Anoka County as a park and regenerative (for water) area. They promised periodic hearings this summer. The Association is voicing their objections to the inadequacy of the plan. Mr. Jaworski wondered how people without cars were expected to enjoy these parks without mass transportation. Mr. L'Allier proffered a proclamation establishing April 1 -27, 1970 as Mental Health Month, which was read. Copies will be made for the Council and the newspapers. Mr. Locher stated that the plat of Lakes Addition #2 has not been filed, and he cannot place the advertizements for hearings on Chomonix East until #2 is filed, since Outlot G must be used. He had talked with Bill Jensen who was working on it. If the plat is not filed by April 3, the hearings will have to go over until May. Mr. L'Allier read the names of the two applicants for Assistant Constable and the affidavit of publication of the ad. There was no discussion. Mr. Jaworski moved to hire William Gerald Anderson, 1249 Main Street, as Assistant Constable, effective immediately. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried unanimously. Mr. Myhre stated that all necessary equipment was on hand. Setting the street bond amount for Lakes Addition #2 was next on the agenda. The Clerk read the letter from Mr. Gotwald estimating the cost of street improvements to 106 be $126,584.42. The bond, in an amount of 1 1/2 times the estimated cost, must be furnished in the amount of $189,876.00. The matter of park dedication in Lakes Addition #2 was discussed. This had not been III mentioned at a Park Board meeting. The consensus of the Council was that land should be taken rather than cash value. Mr. L'Allier noted that until the park dedication was decided, there could be no filing of Lakes Addition #2 since neither he nor the Clerk would sign the plat. Mr. Bohjanen felt that a good spot for a large park would be by the creek, but not just some low spot. He thought that the dredging permit re- quired Jandric to leave some open space in that area. Mr. Jaworski stated that he would try to get together with the Planner by the next Council meeting for his suggestions on where to place a park in that area. The Clerk was asked to contact Mr. Van Housen to send a letter stating his recommendations for sites prior to the next Council meeting. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that Mr. Juleen needed a ticket book for violations. The Clerk will check on this. Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize the purchase of two plastic door covers stating "Fire Marshall" to be used on the old police car when driven by Mr. Juleen. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren thought they cost about $12.50 each. Mr. Rosengren stated that it would be necessary to get some different equipment to handle snow in the cul -de -sacs in the Jandric development; something on the order of a Michigan -type loader (with 4 -wheel drive) would work best. He mentioned pros and cons of the various type trucks they have been considering. He felt that the truck should be ordered in the summer and have it ready for fall. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he would like to talk over the Metro Section letter with Al Ross. He will report on it at the next meeting. 1 Mr. Al Ross commented on the Metro transit meeting and suggested some persons, including John Jamison, who should be invited to speak at area meetings on this subject. Mr. Ross also felt that the Ham Lake site was still in the running. Mr. Ross felt that some change should be made in Northwestern Bell Telephone's rates for this area - -if we are part of the Metro area, we should be charged the same rates as the core cities. He also stated that our chain of lakes is the number one priority for the Metro park system, but they are taking another look at the area due to the Jandric development. Mr. L'Allier noted that he had received a call from the Planner at the Metro Council who was concerned because we are going ahead with the development. They are re- appraising the situation; they have no actual powers yet, but must wait for the 1971 Legislature, and then will be in force in 1972. Mr. L'Allier and Mr. Ross agreed that the fiscal tax disparities must be straightened out. Mr. Ross felt that the zoning laws concerning the new airport need closer defining. Mr. L'Allier stated that we must help ourselves before Metro steps in. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 10:44 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. All noted aye. 1 BILLS: March 23, 1970 III2935 Harold A. Breasted 2936 Bill Munt Equipment Service 2937 Marvin B. Myhre 2938 Dolphus Cardinal 2939 Greg Cardinal 2940 James Cardinal (2941) Northwestern Bell Telephone (2941) (2942) Northern States Power Co. (2942) (2942) " 11 tt It tt 2943 Village of Circle Pines 2944 Waldemar Hill 2945 Columbus Township 2946 Carvell Parts Supply 2947 Charles Capq 2948 Uniforms Unlimited 2949 Lemieux- Johnson Agency, Inc. Village Hall rent for April Cleaning of portable elec. typewriter Reimburse for police office supplies Bounty on 286 pair gopher feet Bounty on 64 pair gopher feet Bounty on 47 pair gopher feet Service for Hall Service for Parks Service for Hall Service for Parks Street lighting (R&B) Gas for Sunrise Park Time and costs for 1969 Audit Blading 102.00 - Snow plow 276.00 Parts for vehicles CD Director's expenses Clothing for CD member, Inv. 57614 Workman's comprehensive policy Minutes approved at the meeting of April 13,197 $190.00 12.00 5.41 71.50 16.00 11.75 20.75 6.55 28.50 82.47 90.30 42.50 930.00 378.00 12.28 25.00 12.95 627.00 Clerk - Treasurer IIIThe regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on April 13, 1970, was called to order at 8:07 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. The minutes of the March 23rd meeting were corrected and Mr. Cardinal moved to accept them. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren moved to approve the cigarette license application for Sandra LeTendre, d/b /a Louie's Cafe. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. The Clerk reported that our March allotment in the amount of $5,158.37 had been received; also that $32.50 had been received from Municipal Court. A letter from the Twin Cities Area Metropolitan Transit Commission stated that the scheduled April 15th breakfast meeting with Anoka County municipal officials would be held at 8:00 a.m. at Howard Jdhnson's Restaurant on Central Avenue. Another letter had been received from Attorney Reidenberg concerning the bids by Lexington on the Municipal Court property. He stated that he would have an accounting of the entire proceedings shortly. A letter from the Fire Underwriters Inspection Bureau was read stating that they would be inspecting both the Centerville and Lexington Fire Departments and hold further dis- cussion with us. The Clerk was asked to send copies of the letter to the two fire departments. Mr. Locher had sent a copy of the approving legal opinion from Mr. Charles B. Howard on the $100,000 municipal bond sale and had enclosed statements from Mr. Howard and IIIhimself on the bond. A statement had been received from Mr. Van Housen, Planner, and copies of same had been mailed to Council members. However, an itemized breakdown of the statement had been