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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/1970 Council Minutes (2)194 $6,720 which can be taken off the $19,400 assessment; these combined figures leave an amount of $7,680 to be levied for the building bond. The Metropolitan Sewer Assessment was discussed. W. Gotwald is at present trying to meet with Metro representatives to determine if our assessment is fair. If so, then the amount of $25,712.58 must be paid in 12 equal installments next year. This amount was included in the levy; however, if a different amount should result from Mr. Gotwald's discussions, a new budget meeting will be called to finalize the levy and mill rate. These are the tentative results on the levy, a total amount of $143,148 to be levied at a valuation of some $1,720,000. Mr. Jaworski moved to.adjuurn the meeting at Carried unanimously. pending any change in the sewer levy; mill rate of 83 mills on an assessed 9 :57 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Minutes approved at the meeting of October 13, 197 Clerk- reasurer The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on September 14, 1970 was called to order at 9:43 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. Ur. Cardinal moved to accept the minutes of the August 24th meeting as written. Seconded by W. Rosengren. Motion carried with Mr. Bohjanen abstaining because of his absence at that meeting. The Clerk read a notice of designation of a haul road for County Road No. 84 from Main Street to the South County Line. Copies of the proposed County park ordinance and other letters from Mr. Burman had already been received by the Council. The Clerk reported that $1,791 had been received in mobile home property taxes; municipal court fines in the amount of $8.00 had also been received. Two separate letters,hed been received from Burstein & Reidenberg who are handling the municipal court property: the first had enclosed a check in the amount of $194.70 for such sale, and the second stated that the books which were to have been sold for $5.00 could not be located and no disposition of them would be made. The Clerk stated that the first third of the money invested in treasury bills had matured on September 3; she had been advised to reinvest them since no bill had been received from Mattson at that time. However, a subsequent billing from Mattson in the amount of $11,602 had been received, and the Clerk inquired whether she should hold the bill or cash in the treasury bills immediately. Mr. Bohjanen moved that the check for Mattson be held until October 1st when the bills will mature. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. A letter from the Metropolitan Sewer Board accompanying the bill for 1971 costs to be paid was received. The billing was read, showing the amount of $25,712.58 to be paid in 12 equal monthly installments next year. Mr. Gotwald stated that he had been unable to meet yet with the Sewer Board officials; however, he had checked the report of Black & Veetch, Engineer and had been unable to find anything on Lino Lakes in the book. Mr. Gotwald recommended that we table the matter until he is able to contact the officials and then meet with Mr. Carley and himself. Mr. L'Allier stated that we need an explanation where the cost comes from. Mr. L'Allier wished to go on record recommending that the Council request postponement of the $25,000 plus assessment for one year because there was not enough time to study the matter and 15 mills is too much to add onto our budget for one year for one assessment. W. L'Allier than moved to postpone the payment for one year and to authorize the Engineer to spend as much additional time as necessary. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Copies of the billing were passed around as follows: Report 1 METROPOLITAN SEWER BOARD 092 Lino Lakes COST ALLOCATION FOR BUDGET YEAR•1971 Process Date 08/0Z/'70 .Gallonage % of Total Amount Charges Treatment Works Costs 70 .000819 101533.07 Sewer Service Area No. 02 70 .023079 6,325.32 Treatment Works Reserve Capacity Service Area No. 02 Reserve Capacity 1,764 Metropolitan Interceptor Costs Total Charges Other Credits or Charges Current Value Credit Debt Payment Credit Reserve Capacity Deferred Charges and Credits Current Year Deferrments Current Year Deferrment Charges .061080 .001413 .001413 67,725.97 84,584.36 63,307.89 CR 3,436.11 Total Deferred Charges or Credits 58,871.78 CR Grand Total 25,712.58 The regular booklet on municipal license fees received from Mr. Locher was passed around. Mr. Cardinal stated that Planning & Zoning had recommended granting a variance to Donald Wahlberg for the property on Lilac Street immediately east of Twitchell Cemetery. W. Cardinal moved to grant a variance to Ord. No. 21A to Mr. Donald Wahlberg on the following described parcel: The South 272.25 feet of the West 160 feet of Lot 16, Auditor's Subdivision No. 134, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds, Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to Lilac Street over the South thereof. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. W. Cardinal stated that because of a conflict he would like to change the date of the first budget meeting from the 22nd to the 24rd. This was fine; the two budget meetings are scheduledfor Sept. 23 and 24. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he would like to reserve the date of September 30th for a Community & Business Development Commission meeting. W. L'Allier asked that cards be sent to the Council members, Mayors and Clerks of the four Villages reminding them of the next policing meeting on September 28th at 7:30. Mr. Cardinal asked Mr. Gotwald what sort of checking he didcn the sign applications. Mr. Gotwald stated that he came to the hall to examine the location of such signs and to determine their proper spacing. Be felt that we should ask the applicants to do more work on these and to see that the sign does in the specified location. There is no follow through now. Perhaps a survey or staking should be 196 required. Mr. Cardinal asked the Clerk to note that she should tell sign appli- cants to send a survey. MM[r. Gotwald felt we should charge an additional fee for inspection. W. L'Allier mentioned that W. McLean suggested that all existing signs be brought up to specifications by renewal time. Mr. Cardinal commented that some signs such as the Sheraton Ritz does not meet code but is neat and kept up -- should this be thrown away? He stated that Planning & Zoning is studying the matter. Mr. L'Allier noted that the P&Z does not visit the signs. Mr. Locher read from Ord. 51 on the hardship waiver. Mr. Bohjanen stated he had received complaints that the 1200' separation distance between signs on the freeway imposed a hardship on a person with land abutting the freeway but whose neighbors on either side had erected a sign leaving insufficient distance for one in between. He suggested a joint sign. Mr. Rosengren stated that his interpretation of the ordinance was that the freeway requirements were for leased land only and that any property owner on the freeway has a right to a sign. There was discussion on this. It was decided to leave the matter to the P&Z for consideration. Mr. Jaworski reported on the Civil Defense meeting at Anoka on September 8. The State is concerned that all local units are not ready for a disaster. There was discussion on notification of local officials in the event of a disaster. Mr. Myhre stated that during the two tornadoes he has watched the Sheriff radio the next County which notifies individual police departments who in turn notify the Civil Defense officials. W. Backlin commented that the Civil Defense had discussed the fact that there is too much interference on their radios and are considering going to the business or double side bands. Discussion on funds for this equipment ensued. W. Rosengren reported that they had completed oiling and sealing 4th, Marshan, Oak, Linda and Laurene, Baldwin Lake Road, and 64th on both sides of the freeway. The cost for this work so far was $11,000 for the 4 -5 miles of road; he was quite happy with that. W. Gotwald noted that there had been 17 miles of gravel road to eliminate at the beginning of the 5 year program; we had gained this year and were ahead even if we should have'to come back on some of them. Mr. Rosengren hoped to upgrade them to full- service roads. W. Rosengren reported that the cement work, plumbing, cesspool and septic system were finished at the new site; he felt we should start on the well. On Mr. Gotwald's suggestion, Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize the Engineer to write the specifications, for the well for State approval and to authorize Mr. Rosengren to get several informal sealed bids for the job. Seconded by W. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren stated that they would do some dust - coating on East Rondeau Lake Road since it gets lots of use (not necessarily by our residents) and the grading doesn't last. Also, he and W. Backlin will work on upgrading the north section of the East County Line. Denny Houle asked that the Council put pressure on the County to use good equipment and to finish the work on 20th Ave. past 77th Street. There was discussion on the County's progress on 20th Avenue. Mr. Jaworski moved that a letter be written to the County Board immediately concerning the condition of 20th Avenue, stating that they have created hazardous conditions and are jeopardizing the health and welfare of Lino Lakes citizens; 1 1 1 1 1 1 also to authorize the Engineer, )Lr. Rosengren and Mr. Backlin to pursue the matter. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. After more discussion, Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize Mr. Rosengren to put chloride on East Rondeau Lake Road in front of the houses. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren thought they would probably have time to shape up the driveway and parking lot for the new building in October. ldr. Gotwald suggested the use of crushed rock until all construction is finished. There was discussion on the had spot in 80th. Mr. Rosengren stated that they would get this at the same time as they do the East County Line. Mr. Bohjanen reported that the Community & Business Development Commission had set November 21st as the grand opening date. He questioned the legality of selling beer in the Village Hall on this occasion. Mr. Locher thought it would be better to sell it in another building; however, he will check. Mr. Locher stated that they would need insurance to accompany the beer permit. It was noted that Lexington sells beer at the Fire Dept. in the municipal building. 1dr. Bohjanen noted that the beer would only be sold during the dance and coffee during the day; the Civil Defense Auxiliary will handle the refreshments. Mr. Locher will contact Mr. Bohjanen. Mr. Bohjanen reported that he had also gotten a quote on a flag pole from Century Fence. A pole with a 3" base and a 4' x 6' flag would cost $88. The VFW had offered to donate a 6' x 8' flag; it would still cost $88 for a larger size pole to handle this flag. Mr. Bohjanen is waiting for other quotes. He asked that a wire be run to the pole when the other electric service is installed. There was discussion on whether the lights should be on the pole or on the ground. Mr. Bohjanen reported that the response had been good on the note sent to business- men. Enough money had been donated to order the buttons. There will be some small displays from various businesses; these will be taken down before the dance. He had written to some 75 businesses or businessmen in the community. Jtr. Bohjanen reported that he had received a phone call from Mrs. Naomi Zelinka in response to the letter requesting them to clean up the property at Elm St. and Lake Drive. The Zelinkas have contacted someone to clean up in the next week. Mrs. Zelinke had asked that in the future letters be signed by the Mayor as well as the Clerk. Mayor L'Allier asked the Clerk to note that any further correspondence to the Zelinkas be signed by the Mayor. Mr. Bohjanen commented that he had noted the fees in the proposed ordinance on inflammable liquids and thought that other businesses should be licensed as well as those included and charged a small fee. Upon discussion of the matter, Mr. L'Allier appointed Mr. Bohjanen, Mr. Jaworski and Mr. Rosengren to act as a committee to review the list of license fees in the League booklet and to report back at the first meeting in November. The Clerk will secure more copies of the booklet. Mr. Rosengren noted that he will be gone for one month. Mr. L'Allier stated that if the time were inadequate, the report could be postponed. Mr. L'Allier read the police report as follows: 2,441.3 miles driven, 232 business and home checks, 24 complaints'(4 shooting complaints), 8 accidents, 7 assists to/by other departments, 6 escapees - 5 hrs. involved, 5 escapees returned by our department, 3 medical', 3 domestics, 3 thefts totaling $160.00, 198 1 stolen property recovered - total worth $1,000.00, 3 junk warnings given resulting in 9 junk cars being removed, 2 cases of vandalism, 2 motorists given aid, 1 burglarly, and 1 dog bite. W. L'Allier read through the main heading of an ordinance regarding explosives received from the Attorney General's office and asked that the Clerk make copies of this ordinance and put it on the agenda for September 28. Copies should also be sent to the Attorney and W. Myhre. Mr. L'Allier stated that the Anoka Association of Municipalities would hold their first regular meeting on September 23rd and had requested recommended legislation for the next session; also, they had asked for volunteers on some committees. W. L'Allier moved that we send correspondence to the Association and its legis- lative committee on behalf of the Council asking that they consider proposing . legislation on the following items: , 1. Allowing municipalities under 5,000 population to receive State aid funds for roads since the present law is discriminatory. 2. Reducing the size of the State Legislature, paying its members a reasonable wage, placing the Governor and the Lt. Governor on a single ballot and urging reapportionment at the earliest possible date. 3. Building a maximum security facility at some place other than Lino Lakes. 4. Placing a limit on the number of residents to be housed at the Lino Lakes Reception & Diagnostic Center. 5. Authorizing funds for perimeter roads, lighting and fencing at the Lino Lakes Reception & Diagnostic Center and any other funds which might help to create a more secure facility. Seconded by W. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Any other suggestions can be sent directly to the legislative sub - committee of the association. Mr. Gotwald reported that his firm had completed the preliminary specifications on the sewer lines and plant as well as the water plant for the Chomonix develop- ment. They are in the process of writing the final specifications for submission to the State. He felt that within a month they would meet with the Metro Council on the plans and in six weeks they could advertize for the taking of bids. W. Gotwald stated that he had talked with the Jandric people and had been told that they were going slow on the development because of the wait for the completion of these studies. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that Jandric had requested a septic systems license. The Clerk reported that they wished to put in systems for the model townhouses as they were renting these. W. Gotwald stated that the west side of the development (No. 1) was not included in the sewer plan, but that it .would wait tor a future interceptor system. There was discussion on the possibility of people now occupying the townhouse units without sewer service. Mr. Locher reported on action in the matter of St. Paul Water Dept. versus Cecil LaMotte, etc. He read a letter from Attorney Segal asking Lino Lakes to quitclaim some property on Outlot No. 1 in LaMotte's first addition stating that W. LaMotte and the other property owners in his plat have agreed to give the requested 1 1 1 footage from their lots. There was discussion on this drainage outlot. Mr. Locher thought that Lino Lakes might counter the request by asking for lake access on the outlot property in exchange for the deed to the requested area. lir. Cardinal moved to authorize Mr. Locher to correspond with the St. Paul Water Department suggesting that Lino Lakes deed the requested property for access to the lake. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Locher advised the Council on what had happened on the court action concern- ing the mobile home park ballot to be voted the following day. He noted from the court order: the tops of the ballots must be cut off to eliminate the words "Official Ballot ", the Clerk's name and election judges blanks must be crossed off the back of the ballots, a private citizen must distribute the ballots, the ballots must be collected in a separate ballot box, if the election judges count the ballots, separate time must be kept and Mr. Scherer must pay all costs. Mr. Locher stated that a register should be kept so that it can be determined. that the voters are Lino Lakes residents since they don't have to be registered to vote on this. Mr. Menkveld had been advised that he can have a represent- ative present to watch the proceedings. Also, Mr. Menkveld will have a mobile home parked on the street for public examination. There was some discussion on this. Mr. Locher wished to stress that this was not a referendum vote but a public opinion poll. Crystal Ahlman asked by it was necessary to have a vote on this particular case, that it was unfair to her, etc. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had been unable to get the requested information from Mr. Blaylock concerning the North Central gas rate increase. ir. L'Allier stated that Anoka and Coon Rapids had held hearings on the 4% increase; the previous request was for 8.8 %. The Clerk will secure more copies of the book- lets on the rate increase from Donovan and send to Mr. Blaylock. Mr. Jaworski will visit with Mr. Blaylock on this and report also. It was decided that a Plumbing Inspector should be sent to inspect the Jandric townhouses to see if there is a violation. Mr. Rosengren moved to approve the applications for septic systems licenses for the following: U. S. Lakes Development Co.; Eklin and Son, Inc.; Olson Sewer Service, and to grant them licenses subject to Mr. Locher's okay. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. W. Bohjanen moved to grant a 3.2 beer license to the Civil Defense Auxiliary for the auction on September 20. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. W. Myhre reported that he had received several complaints about shooting in the Bald Eagle Lake area of the village. He suggested that all firearms shooting be eliminated in the entire area west of Hwy 49 and Old 8 except Baldwin Lake (for duck hunting). There was discussion. Mr. L'Allier asked that members take a look at the various areas and report at the next police meeting. Mr. Bohjanen suggested that the bill from Mattson be checked by the Engineer and that all future Mattson bills be approved by the Engineer also. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that Planning & Zoning had recommended approval of sign applications #27 and 28 by Western Outdoor Advertizing. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept these applications and grant sign permits for Western provided that the signs are brought up to specifications by Skelly. Seconded by lr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. 200 Mr. Jaworski moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. Mr. Backlin asked if it were possible to notify the Minneapolis and St. Paul papers that the paper boxes or tubes be placed on the same side of the road as the mail boxes as it is hard for the snow plows to miss them. A motion was made by Mr. Bohjanen and seconded by Mr. Jaworski to write letters on the above. Motion carried unanimously. Denny Houle reported on the hospital bond election 'coming up the next day, stressing that the need was even greater than before. He thought it might be possible to retire the bonds out of hospital earnings, but it was safer to expect to levy some of the amount. There was some discussion. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that Planning & Zoning had asked how many trailers were in the Baldwin Lake Trailer Park. The Building Inspector was asked to get a physical count and to send a note to Planning & Zoning and Mr. Cardinal on the results. Mr. Rosengren noted that Mr. Ivan Proulx's wife had died today and the funeral would be in Forest Lake. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 11:10 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. BILLS: September 14 3233 Centennial State Bank 3234 Commissioner of Taxation 3235 Forest Lake Times 3236 Coon Rapids Chrysler Ply. 3237 Anderson's Gulf 3238 Joseph LaTuff 3239 David Erickson 3240 Jacques Johnson 3241 Bruce Fleming 3242 Prentice -Hall, Inc. 3243 Petty cash fund 3244 Anoka International Sales 3245 Ashbach Aggregates, Inc. 3246 Arsenal Sand & Gravel Co. 3247 VOID (Replaced by #3250) 3248 W. F. Smith Tire & Battery 3249 Midway Ford 3250 W. H. Barber Oil Co. 3251 Gordon's Corner Mkt. 3252 Mobil Oil Corp. 3253 Mattson Building & Supply 3254 Anoka Electric Cooperative (3255) Northway Hdwe & Auto. (3255) tr n (3256) Northern States Power Co. (3256) (3256) tt fl it U.S. Payroll deductions for August Minn. deductions for August Legal publishing in August Labor on police car Labor and parts on police car General supplies for police Bounty on 19 pairs gopher feet 11 it 48 tl 11 Animal control for August Clerk's supplies (book) , Clerk's general supplies Parts for tractor Class 5 gravel Sand for roads New tire and casing plus labor Parts for truck Road oil in August Parts for shop Motor fuels Concrete and labor to date - -Sept. 1 Electric service for bldg. constr. Parts for police car Parts for shop Service for Hall Service for Parks Street lights Minutes approved at the meeting of October 13, 197 1 306.20 III 79.60 95.10 13.00 103.90 15.00 4.75 12.00 121.00 7.76 21.50 38.86 14.44 941.30 63.91 12.11 1369.45 1.21 40.53 $11,602.00 3.61 20.52 21.16 III 9.39 7.07 131.70 Clerk- easurer