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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/1968 Council Minutes10 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was called to order by Mayor Ralph L'Allier at 8:09 P.M. on Feb. 13, 1968, with all members present. The first order of business was the presentation of the 1967 Audit by Mr. Waldemar Hill who had another commitment later in the evening. Mr. Hill made several com- ments on the financial status of the Village and explained the foremat of the audit report. He suggested that the Clerk keep an up -to -date file on all Village property (Mr. Rosengren will help) and send a copy of this to him and to Mr. Ray for the floater on the insurance policy. Also, since no money had been set.: aside for the police car fund some of the certificates of deposit should be earmarked for this pur- pose. Mr. Hill stated that the State required the Treasurer's books to analyze the funds by codes. Mr. Bohjanen will ask El Rehbein & Son, Inc. to evaluate the park pro- perties. Mr. Bohjanen expressed the Council's thanks for having the Audit Report completed so early. The minutes of the Jan. 22, 1968, meeting were read. Mr. Cardinal moved that we accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved that the minutes of the special meeting of Jan. 29 be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen moved that we pay the first half installment of the Fire Contract with Centerville for 1968 in the amount of $700. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. The Treasurer's report for January was read, showing a Jan. 31 balance of $4,453.07 in the bank. Mr. Bohjanen moved that the Treasurer delete from the record of outstanding checks check #933 written to Milner W. Carley & Assoc in the amount of $25 on Sept. 9, 1966, as the records show the amount credited to them but the check apparently late lost. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal, carried. A letter from Springsted, Inc. was read advising of a change of address. Centerville sent a copy of a letter to Mr. Burman urging construction of a roadway connecting Centerville Road and the road to the County Park. An invitation to attend a public open house at the Anoka- Ramsey State Junior College on Feb. 18 was read. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had been inquiring on bids for a blanket position bond for all Village personnel. Mr. James Ray, who had submitted the low bid of $385.50 for a 3-yr. bond, was present to give details on such a bond, which would give $10,000 coverage on every position except theClerk- Treasurer which would be in the amount of $30,000. It would also include a faithful performance clause and collusion clause. The Clerk will secure a list of applicants and submit a copy of same to the Personnel Commission. (The Clerk's notary bond will not be included as the commission has been issued and recorded.) Mr. Bohjanen moved, after Mr. Ray's presentation, that the Clerk write a check in the amount of $385.50 and have the papers signed by the Mayor immediately, that Mr. Ray will bind coverage the next morning (Feb. 14) on a 3 -yr. blanket position bond with Auto - Owner Ins. Co. to provide $10,000 coverage on all positions but the Clerk - Treasurer's with $30,000 coverage. The Clerk will contact our Bank agent cancelling all other bonds. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen inquired whether the new entrance signs might be insured. Mr. Ray replied that the cost would be 5% of the insurable value. Mr. Bohjanen will bring this information before the C&BDC. 1 Mr. Jaworski mentioned that Mr. Ray had been asked to be present at the next Park Board meeting on Feb. 19. He also stated that the floor in the warming house at Lino Park had been fixed. The pressure switch on the water pump at Sunrise Park has also been fixed. Mr. Bohjanen gave a report of the last C&BDC meeting, mentioning that all work was com- pleted on the entrance signs except the permission to locate the last one at the inter- section of Hwys 8 and 49. They are working through Sen. Grieg and Gov. LeVander to obtain such permission from the State Hwy. Dept. Planned projects for 1968 include: postal identity for Lino Lakes, work on solid wastes disposal pending the Co. report, work with the Coon Creek Watershed, community and industrial development, getting the reasons from a list of local developers why they haven't gone ahead in Lino and evalu- ating same, getting together with local snowmobile groups to plan trails, etc., working with the Road Study Board and also on the sewer study in Lakeview. The newly elected officials are: Mr. Wm. Bohjanen -- Chairman, Mr. Cliff Ross- -Vice Chairman and Mrs. Sally Michaud -- Secretary. The entrance signs had been completed at a cost of approx- imately $50 each instead of the allotted $65. The next C&BDC meeting will be March 6 at 8 PM with Mr. Bill Davenport, chairman of the Roseville Chamber of Commerce, speaker. The 1968 Information Guide is nearly ready for printing. Mr. Bohjanen mentioned that the four easements for the signs were ready for signing and will be filed at the Village Hall. Mr. Bohjanen mentioned that he had been contacted by Acton Construction Co. about purchasing property on the east side of the Village and rezoning of same. They will meet with the P&Z on February 21st. Mr. L'Allier thanked the C&BDC for the signs. Mr. Cardinal brought up for discussion the property rented by Mrs. Betts having the following legal description: Lot #2, East 240 feet of Lot 1, Otter Lake Hills, Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota. After considering the Enginner's and Bldg. Inspector's recommendation of condemning the building and trailer house and tearing these down as there is no evidence that they are being used and they are a hazard to neighborhood children. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Letters will be sent to the trailer owner and Mr. L. H. Mikeworth, Mrs. Betts' atty. Mr. Rosengren reported that the road crew had done some sanding and a minimum of snow- plowing. He stated also that Sunrise Avenue between Rustic Lane and Elm St was only 40' wide and should be widened to 60'1 It would be necessary to remove the trees lining the street (should be done now) and to remove the stumps and ditch later. Mr. Ros- engren was authorized to negotiate with St. Joseph's Church and Mrs. Josephine Husnik about removing the trees and to report at the next meeting. If the tree work is to be done, a new chairs saw is necessary. Mr. Rosengren stated that new tires for the Ford tractor would cost $64.50 each plus installation and addition of fluid if we use our old tubes. The Council authorized Mr. Rosengren to order culverts at the present price and pay later. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that Centerville is naming and numbering their streets in ro- tation with ours. Some of these do run into Lino Lakes. Mr. Rosengrenalso mentioned that there may be a buyer for the property on Sunset which has the concrete block garage. 12 Mr. Gotwald stated that there may be some future problems if we allow partial maintenance on Mr. Hansen's road. After much discussion it was decided to hold a special informal meeting with the Bldg. Inspector, Village Attorney, Village Enginner, Co. Eng. and the newly appointed Road Study Board, on Sat., Feb. 17, 9 AM at the Village Hall to further discuss this matter and to clarify the situation with several other streets in the Village which may fall into the same category. Mr. Rosengren moved that we authorize the Clerk to purchase 3 copies of reduced -size maps from the Altas 6o. at $25 apiece. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. It was decided to file the letter from the State Hwy. Dept. regarding the released haul roads, none of which belong to Lino Lakes, but to the County. Mr. Gotwald reported that 35W projects had been set back 6 mo due to recent cutbacks. However, 35W will be open up to Hwy. 8 this fall with one approach only. A letter from Mr. Lundheim stated that the Co. Hwy. Dept. will make their purchasing power available to the Village on road surfacing, culverts, etc. Mr. Rosengren moved that the Village of Lino Lakes authorizing the raising of the salaries of the Clerks of the Municipal Court as requested by Judge Krafts by 25fi per hour retroactive to Jan. 1, 1968, and effective to Sept. 1, thus giving the Chief Clerk $250 per hour and Deputy Clerk $2.25/hr. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. It was decided to discuss the proposed increased rates for Village Engineer at the Saturday meeting. Mr. L'Allier reported on the Anoka Association of Municipalities. Mr. L'Allier moved that we give permission to use the Village Hall on Tues., Feb. 20, for a conference of S.E. Anoka County Republican Club. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. The following persons were nominated for a Road Study Board: Mr. Bohjanen nominated Mr. Lee Robinson; Mr. L'Allier nominated Mr. LeRoy Houle; Mr. Jaworski nominated Mr. Ken Youker: Mr. Cardinal nominated Mr. Dennis Houle and Mr. Rosengren nominated Mr. Al Ross. Mr. Bohjanen then moved that the Council follow these recommendations and accept these men for the Road Study Board. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Dennis Houle, present, was appointed temporary chairman of the Road Study Board until a permanent chairman could be selected. A letter from Mr. Arnold Kelling was read stating his resignation from all boards ex- cept the P&Z. Mr. L'Allier moved that we accept Mr. Kelling's resignation and appoint Mr. David Brovold to fill the resulting vacancy on the Personnel Commission. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. L'Allier read the following police report: Mr. Raymond put in 49 hours, Mr. West 30 hours, and Mr. Myhre 45 hours. This included 2 medical assists, 1 hospital run, 25 phone calls, 3 domestic calls, 1 Youth Center runaway, 4 tickets, no dog calls. Travel: 802 miles. Minutes of the police and mayor meeting with the public were read. The council went on record as opposing the public reading of the convictions shown on III the Municipal Court report sheet. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that they now had the required signs for slow- moving trucks. 1 :' Mr. Cardinal moved that the Council authorize Mr. Bohjanen to order 2000 copies of the Information Guide to be printed. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried with Mr. Bohjanen abstaining. Mr. Jaworski will check on the matter of payment by St. Joseph's Church for the street light in their yard. Mr. James Ray asked the Clerk to submit all bills for break-in damage to him. Mr. Bohjanen moved to pay all the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier.Carried. Mrs. Anne Bohjanen stated that she had contacted the Municipal Court Clerk who will send the minutes of proceedings to the Blaine Life. All Village personnel including the Council will henceforth qualify for payroll de- ductions and (ire required to fill out withholding exemption forms. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn about 11Y30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. BILLS: 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819 1820 1821 1822 1823 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 1831 1832 1833 1834 Farnham's Lino Lakes Mileage Ramsey County Treasurer Municipal Court Don Tuomi, Sec-Treas-Lions Club Lino Lakes Truck Service Office Machines & Supply Co. Anoka Co. Union & Shopper, Inc. Mobil Oil Corp. Lino Cabinet Co. Charles Gottwaldt Northern States Power Co. Al Dupre Bruce Fleming Waldemar A. Hill Milner W. Carley & Assoc. Fridley Office Supply Co. N.S.P. N.W. Bell North Cen. Public Serv. Co. Oskey Bros. Pet. Corp. Northway Hardware M & L Motor Supply Co. Tractor Supply Co. T. L. Anderson Hi-Lo Equipment Co. James M. Ray Insurance Village of Centerville Milner W. Carley 2/ Assoc. Nathe Bros., Inc. Minute book, daters, supplies $ 48.39 Fuel for Village Hall 86.50 Breathalyzer test 4.00 Court costs for Nov. & Dec. '67 275.10 Lion's Club calendar 5.00 Towing and parts for Police car 13.45 Cleaning & oiling clerk's type. 8.50 Publishing Ord. 31-B for 2 weeks 15.30 Police & R&B gas $ oil 78.10 Paint & sealer for entrance signs 69.45 Supplies for entrance signs 9.80 Village hall & street lighting 167.44 Building inspector fees 10.00 Animal control--Jan. 1968 132.00 Auditing for 1967 & extra copies 750.00 Engineering services 1967 418.00 Gen. supplies--trimming board 6.85 Sunrise Park--Jan. 31.62 Sunrise Park 6.65 Gas for Lino Park warm.house 32.16 Gas and oil 33.50 Small tools and supplies 18.07 Parts & labor on tractor engine 147.23 Parts for tractor engine 50.64 Clutch and parts for road sander 74.25 Equipment repair--pins 5.10 3-yr. blanket position bond 385.50 Fire contract first half '68 700.00 Replace previous check 832.75 Refund for Sun. Liquor Lie. 106.59 .....,2, _...4„ 40, ,,/,,,,, ,Clerk Minutes accepted at the meeting of February 25, 1968 ' ..-L_ '