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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/1969 Council Minutes112 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on January 13, 1969 was called to order at 8:02 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. The first order of business was the swearing in of the newly - elected trustee, Henry Rosengren and the newly - elected constable and policemen, Marvin B. Myhre. Mr. Locher administered the oathes of office to the two men. The following corrections were made to the December 23 minutes: page two, last paragraph, third sentence should read: Mr. Cardinal moved to accept this map as official zoning map of the Village subject to any subsequent additions and re- visions. Page four, ninth paragraph, first sentence should read: Mr. L'Allier listed accomplishments of 1968 including the option on 30 acres of land, existing zoning, proposed zoning and thoroughfare maps, sewer study with Centerville, new park and taxi ordinances, new businesses, etc. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept these minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Bids had been received from both the Circulating Pines and the Blaine Life to serve as the legal newspaper in 1969. These were discussed later on. After discussion of the work of the Anoka County League of Municipalities, reasons for the raising of the membership fee (due to Circle Pines dropping out as well as the hiring of the new executive secretary), Mr. Bohjanen moved that Lino Lakes pay the amount of $127.14 to join in 1969. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he was glad to see that Lino Lakes had been plainly printed on the League's letterhead. The Clerk stated that she was pleased with the IBM Selectric typewriter which she was trying. The concensus of the Council, however, was that a trial of the Facit typewriter should be made before the final selection for purchase. After discussion, Mr. Bohjanen moved that the Village purchase a desk from P.M. Johnson's School and Office Equipment, 127 W. Winifred St., St. Paul 7, Minn. at the price of $120.00 for the Clerk's use. This would be a new desk, perhaps with with a chip, and would be delivered. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. If the Clerk was not satisfied with the desk it was agreed that an exchange could be made. Mayor L'Allier then named Mr. Bob Raymond to be Lino Lakes' Man of the Year for 1968 -9. Mr. L'Allier listed Mr. Raymonds record of service including 14 years as a constable and police officer in Lino Lakes as well as 8 years work br the County and 6 years as a juvenile officer. Mr. Raymond was also very active in the Boy Scouts, had taught Firearms Safety Instruction and was a member of the Citizen's Committee working with the Youth Center (on the Security Committee). The mayor then presented Mr. Raymond with a plaque as a token of the Village's appreciation for his work. Mr. L'Allier made the following appointments under a perpetual motion: Clerk- Treasurer- -Mrs. June L. Emerton. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Deputy Clerk -- -Kay Olson. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Village Attorney -- Babcock and Locher, specifically Mr. Locher. Sec. by Mr. Bohjanen. Village Engineer - -M. W. Carley & Assoc., specifically Mr. Gotwald. Sec. by Ros. Building Inspector -- Albert Dupre. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Civil Defense Director - -Mr. Charles Cape. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen Fire Marshall - -Mr. John Juleen. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. 113 Health Officer - -Dr. Midboe of Forest Lake. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Liaison to the gas utilities - -Mr. Wm. Blaylock. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Weed Inspector - -Mr. R. V. Ellingsen. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Assessor- -Mrs. Edna Sarner. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Animal Control Officer --Mr. Bruce Fleming. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. The vote on these appointments carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier asked for motion on the legal newspaper. Mr. Rosengren moved to appoint the Circulating Pines as legal newspaper for 1969. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Vote: Aye—Mr. Cardinal, Mr. Rosengren. No---Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Bohjanen, Mr. L'Allier. Motion failed. Mr. Bohjanen then moved to appoint the Blaine life as our legal Newspaper for 1969. The motion received no second. Mr. Jaworski moved to table the matter of the legal newspaper until the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Vote: No--Mr. Rosengren and Mr. Bohjanen, the rest Aye. Carried. Mr. Locher read State Statute 412 -821 stating that the decision of the newspaper must be made at the first meeting of the year. Discussion was held off until later in the meeting. Mr. Bohjanen moved to appoint Springsted, Inc. as our bonding consultants for 1969. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Vote: No--Mr. Rosengren, the rest Aye. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to appoint Mr. Wally Hill as our auditor for 1969. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Vote: No - -Mr. Rosengren, the rest Aye. Carried. Mr. Cardinal moved to appoint Centennial State Bank of Lexington as our Bank Depository. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier made the following appointments to the various boards under a perpetual motion: Park Board: 3 year terms: Mr. Rayoume Houle and Mr. Dale Tressler; two year terms: Mr. Norm Miller and Mr. Harold Lehman; 1 year term: Mr. Al Thiltgen. Planning and Zoning Board: 3 year term; Mr. Glenn Rehbein, Mr. E. P; Jester, and Mr. James Husnik; 2 year terms: Mr. John McLean, Mr. Arnold Kelling; 1 year terms: Mr. Roy Stanley and Mr. David Brovold. Road Study Board: Messrs. Al Ross, Lee Robinson, LeRoy Houle, Denny Houle, Ken Youker. Personnel Commission: Messers. Peter Scherer, John McLean, Denny Houle, Dave Brovold, and Mrs. Ruth Rector. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk inquired about the salaries of the police officers and was informed that they would be the same as in 1968---Mr. West will receive $200 /month, and Mr. Myhre $185 per month. Mr. L'Allier appointed the following responsibilities to the councilmen and asked for confirmation: Mr. Rosengren -- liaison to the Road Department Mr. Cardinal -- liaison to the Planning and Zoning, alternate liaison to the Anoka County League of Municipalities Mr. Jaworski - -- Liaison to the Park Board, Personnel Commission and Road Study Board Mr. Bohjanen - -- liaison to the Community and Business Development Commission and the two watershed commissions. Mir. L'Allier--- liaison to the Anoka County Association of Municipalities. Mr. Cardinal moved to ratify these responsibilities. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. 114 Mr. L'Allier then appointed Mr. Bohjanen as the Acting Mayor. Mr. Cardinal moved to ratify the appointment. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried with Mr. Bohjanen abstaining. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that the hearing for the DX Sunray Station would be com- ing up on January 15 at the Next P&Z meeting. Mr. Jaworski reportedthat the next Park Board meeting would be on January 20th. Mr. Bohjanen mentioned that he had received complaints on the freeway signs nam- ing the exit into Lexington and Circle Pines as Lake Drive as neither calls Old Highway 8 by that name. Apparently people looking for ether Lexington or Circle Pines end up in Lino Lakes lost. Mr. Rosengren stated that the Highway Depart- ment is working on this. Mr. Al Ross mentioned that if the three communities would get together on this they could get it changed. Mr. Bohjanen agreed to work with Lexington and Circle Pines to either invite someone from the Highway Depart- ment out or to draft a letter. Mr. Jaworski complained about excessive snow on the freeway bridge on Highway 8, but was assured that the snow had just been removed. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had completely looked through the Minnesota Plumbing Code as well as to talk with two master plumbers and recommended that Lino Lakes adopt the Minnesota Plumbing Code by reference. Mr. L'Allier gave the copy to Mr. Cardinal to take before the Planning and Zoning Board for consideration. Mr. Cardinal will check on fees, etc. Mr. Rosengren stated that parents should keep their children from making houses in the high snowbanks along the roads as they could be blocked into the same by the plows going by. Also, several persons were pushing snow from their driveways into the streets; this is illegal under a state statute as well as Village Ordinance # 3. "Snowbirds" will be towed away under the nuisance ordinance. Complaints had been received from snowmobilers cutting farmers fences. Bob Raymond, a self- confessed snowmobile enthusiast, stated that it was only a small handfull who were causing the trouble; these will get over doing such things when the thrill wears off, and an ordinance won't help any. Any violaters can be prosecuted under the state law if they can be caught and identified. Mr. Rosengren stated that the Village needs some new road equipment, particularly a pickup and a bigger dump truck. Mr. Wahl and associate from the RCPA were again present to answer any questions. Mr. Rosengren had appraised the park property and thought that $1000.00 would be a fair amount for damages from the company for running the line over the park. Mr. Wahl thought that this would be a fair amount as did Mr. Cardinal. Mr. Locher had received copies fo the easement to be signed. The Clerk will send one copy to the Engineer for his consideration on a motion by Mr. Bohjanen, seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. The Clerk will contact RCPA after the Engineer reports on the easement. Mr. Scherer mentioned that Roseville had signed an easement with NSP with a stipulation that lines would go underground within 10 years. Mr. Locher reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Christoffersen, attorney for the Roland Johnsons, stating that they would appeal the decision to the State Supreme Court, and asking that the Village waive the appeal bond. Mr. Rosengren moved that Lino Lakes defend the appeal, of the Rolland Johnsons vs. Lino Lakes stand as we are, and authorize the attorney to proceed with the preparation of the defense to the Supreme Court. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Vote: No - -Mr. Bohjanen, the rest Aye. Carried. 1 Mr. Jaworski moved to deny the request of the waiving of theappeal bond (which guarantees the payment of defense costs if the Johnsons lose the case). Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. L'Allier read a prepared list of hopeful accomplishments for the Village for 1969: I. PLANNING 1 A. Revise our Building Ordinance or give consideration to adopting the American Uniform Building Ordinance Code, by reference. B. Revise our Mobile Home Ordinance. C. Pass a Plumbing Ordinance. D. Pass an Underground Utility Ordinance B. Hire a professional planner to review the first segment of our proposed zoning maps (completed in 196g). To hold down the expense, we could hire a planner on a per diem basis. F. Have the Council and Planning and Zoning Committee further hefine the proposed zoning map. II.. LAND PURCHASE A. Give serious consideration toexercising our option to purchase property now owned by Mr. and Mrs. William Waldoch. B. Conduct an informal survey to determine if the citizens of Lino Lakes would like to have the matter of a village hall put on the November, 1969 ballot. III. PARKS A. Hire a planner or, preferably, work with our own engineers to formulate a perk plan for the development of our present parks. B. Formulate a long -range park program for both the purchase of additional park land and the development of same. C. Attempt to purchase or lease the 13 acres which are located on the south end of Baldwin Lake, now owned by the St. Paul Water Department, IV. ROADS A. As soon as our village engineer has estimates and recommendations as to our 1969 progress, ask the Road Study Board to meet with the engineer and the Councilmen in charge of roads to formulate a road program for 1969. Their recommendations should then be brought back to the Council for their consideration and determination. The Council would then decide upon a short and long -range road improvement program. V. CIVIL DEFENSE AND POLICE A. Purchase a new squad car during the Summer of 1969. (our present squad car is now "on its last leg "j. B. Purchase a citizens band radio for the squad car, forthe purpose of in- stituting communication between the police and the Civil Defense. C. Request the Civil Defense and Civil Defense Auxiliary to formulate an over -all community shelter program. VI. LING LAKES RECEPTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER A. Continue to work for the removal of "hard core" juveniles from this center. B. Ask the Legislature to pass a law limiting the number of people to be housed within the center (this was done for the Red Wing Training School during the 1967 session). and stated "Ithink our job is to undertake necessary planning that will ensure the growth and prosperity of our community. In other words, we should look at our Village in terms of tomorrow, as well as trying to handle the business matters that will confront us in 1969." 116 Mr. L'Allier mentioned that, on the advice of the Constables, at the next meeting,the purchase of a new squad car should be discussed. Mr. Cardinal moved that the amount of $5000 should be transferred from Parks and Playgrounds Fund into the Roads and Bridges Fund prior to the end of 1968. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. The police report for December was as follows: the car was in service for 1206 miles, four accidents, 1 break -in, 5 domestic complaints, 1 medical assist, 4 stolen property, 5 motorists in trouble, 1 prowler, 4 notices to clean up junk, 4 escapees from the Youth Center taking 2 hours, and several complaints on snowmobiles. It was mentioned that there had been complaints to the effect that a 30 mph speed limit should be set on Main Street between the Aragon Ballroom and Rondeau Lake Road. However, a letter has already been sent to the Commissioners to have +a:limit set on Main Street. Mr. Cardinal moved that the payment of $5.00 each and $0.40 /month each be authorized for the installation and use of outside telephone bells for the Constables. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. After much discussion Mr. L'Allier moved, on Mr. Locher's advice, to allow the deputizing of members of the Civil Defense by Mr. West, on a limited basis when help is needed by the police provided that certain hours are specified, and that the carrying of firearms by these deputies also be allowed if necessary, but not preferred. The Civil Defense uniforms may be worn. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Scherer queried why, since the Council members are automatically police officers, they don't wear badges and carry identification as police. , Mention was made of the possibility of licensing vending machines, gas pumps, etc., Also, the reprinting of the new Information Guide, possibly putting a large notice regarding the voter registration on the front of it. Mr. Bohjanen moved that the request of Mr. Ken Rehbein for a variance on Fourth Avenue be turned over to the Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Rosengren moved to appoint the Circulating Pines as the legal paper in 1969. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Vote: No - -Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. L'Allier. Failed. Mr. L'Allier then moved that the meeting be continued to 7:45 p.m. on January 27 to discuss the matter of the legal newspaper. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. Mr. Al Ross mentioned that a Mr. Dick Johnson had taken over the Rice- Edgerton Bus Line which comes up to County Road J on Highway 49, and thought he should be given some encouragement. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Johnson and invite him to a council meeting to discuss more bus service in the Village. Mr. Bohjanen moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. (to be continued later). Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried. 1 1 1 BILLS: 2253 Ray Miller 2254 Elmer LaMotte 2255 Allied Electronics 2256 North Central Public Ser. 2257 Village of Circle Pines 2258 Shaw Lumber Co. 2259 The Kunz Oil Company 2260 James R. Gruber 2261 Inter -State Lumber 2262 First State Bank of Cccn R. 2263 Anoka Cty Union & Shopper 2264 Lino Gun Shop 2265 Lino Lakes Mileage 2266 Miller -Davis Company 2267 Fridley Office Supply 2268 Bruce Fleming 2269 NW Bell 2270 NSP 2271 Oskey Bros. Pet. Corp. 2272 Hank's Superette 2273 George R. Bowman 2274 Northway Hardware 2275 Hi -LO Equipment Co. 2276 C.M.Gillespie Co. 2277 Jeans, Inc. 2278 Ashbach aggregates, Inc. 2279 State Treasurer (S.S.) 2280 Com. of Taxation (Minn.) 2281 Ralph M. L'Allier, Treas. 2282 Roy Backlin 2283 Elwood West 2284 Circle Pines Post Office 2285 Petty Cash Fund Gopher bounty $32.50 Gopher bounty 17.25 Antenna and cord for C.D. 37.95 Gas for Lino Park 18.40 Gas for Sunrise Park 20.20 Lumber for hockey rink 864.02 Gas 3.00 Cleaning chimney 10.00 Lumber for Lino Park repair 5.04 Bond #5 and interest 1017.50 Notice of hearing on Ord 6L 31.50 Clean and adjust gun 6.50 Fuel oil; labor & parts for car 59.40 Dog tags 17.00 Clerk's supplies; file boxes 43.53 Animal control for 12/68 109.00 Hall and Sunrise Park 15.60 Hall, streets, Sunrise Park 169.92 Fuel for car, road equipment 48.05 Supplies for hall 13.38 Motor lubricants 38.25 Parts for shop 23.24 Small tools for shop 52.29 Hose for snow plow 18.00 Hoses and couplings for truck 16.40 Salt & sand for streets 84.26 Deductions:$27.81; Contrib $27 .81 55.62 Third quarter withheld 56.40 Membership dues for 1 yr. ACAM 127.14 Antenna and cord for C.D. 39.08 Printing of legal forms 5.45 Stamps 18.00 Beginning of Petty Cash Fund 25.00 Minutes approved at the meeting of January 27, 196 erk- Treasurer