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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/28/1969 Council MinutesBILLS: April 14, 1969 2382 Circulating Pines, Inc. 2383 Naomi Zelinka 2384 Bertelson Brothers, Inc. 2385 Anoka County Union &Sh. 2386 Lino Lakes Mileage 2387 Lino Gun Shop 2388 NSP 2389 Oskey Bros. Pet. Corp. 2390 Lena Billik 2391 Apache Office Supplies, Inc. 2392 North Central 2393 Village of Circle Pines, 2394 Lawrence Molitor 2395 Mobil Oil Corp. 2396 Northway Hardware 2397 Columbus Township 2398 M & I Auto Supply Co. 2399 Superamerica Published ad for bids $10.80 Reimbursement for supplies for C &BDC 4.38 Rubber stamp Legal printing, Info. guides Fuel for Hall, parts, labor Boxes ammo for police and CD Service for Hall, parks, streets Fuel for police, roads Reimbursement for glasses Supplies Gas for Lino Park Gas for Sunrise Park Gopher Bounty Motor fuel for roads Small tools and parts Grading Feb.28 -March 25 Parts for pickup Fuel for police Minutes approved at the meeting of April 28, 1969 3.40 40.30 57.61 8.50 141.51 17.30 49.00 2.65 27.00 2.52 29.25 11.77 24.58 312.00 6.34 22.12 C rk= Treasurer zr.J The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on April 28, 1969 was called to order at 8 :06 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. The following corrections were made to the April 14 minutes: page 3, paragraph 2: delete 'complained of insert reported on; change last sentence to read: Mr. Bohjanen moved that the Clerk write to W. Bruder of J &W pickup inviting him to the next Council meeting. Since Mr. Lacer mentioned that a special use permit might be necessary to continue his operations but, asking him to tell us his plans so that judgement wouldn't be made before we hear their side of the story. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Page 3, paragraph 11 -- should be Ordinance 48 not 47. W. Cardinal moved to accept the April 14 minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Two bids had been received on the police car. One, from Fairview Chrysler- Plymouth Inc., bid at $2777.00 for a 1969 4-door Plymouth, 290 HP, model PK 41. The other, from Coon Rapids Chrysler - Plymouth, Inc. bid $2699.99 for a 1969 4 -door Plymouth, 295 HP, model Fury Police. Mr. Rosengren moved that the police and themayor review the bids in detail and report back to the Council at the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. The Clerk reported that Sheriff Talbot and the County Commissioners wished to meet with the Council at 7:30 on Thursday, May 1, along with Lexington. However, Lex- ington's Council meeting is on that evening. The Clerk will contact Mr. Talbot and see if the meeting is still on. The Clerk asked whether the Council would set a fee for installation of culverts as only the cost of the culvert itself is being charged; previously, the Council had asked that a charge for installation would be set. W. Bohjanen moved to set a charge of $10.00 for installation when materials are to be hauled in to set the culvert. Seconded by W. Jaworski. Carried. 1 5 0 Two letters from Kenneth Rehbein were read concerning the Hall Building. The first indicated that the rent was to be raised to $150.00 per mont, effective June first. The second stated that the Hall had been sold to Harold A. Braastad, Route 4, Anoka, Mr. L'Allier stated that he had talked with Mr. Braastad who apparently has no immediate plans for the building, but will give us notice when he makes a decision. W. L'Allier asked the newspaper reporters to give notice on the sale of the Hall, mentioning that bond for a new building will be on the November ballot. An announcement of an Association meeting to be held Wed., April 30 was made. Hopefully, all the local legislators would be present to speak on current legislation. A letter was received from Mr. Wm. Beck of Consulting Services, Corp. stating that his charge for background work and attendance at five meetings would be $100 per meeting. Mr. Chas. Tooker, of Beckman and Swenson, had called to say that his Charge for five meetings would be $300.00 plus $20 per hour for background work. The affidavits had been received for the printing and publishing of ordinances No. 47 and 48. A letter from Oneka Township agreeing to our contract for work on the County Line north of Main Street was read. Mr. Tin. VanHousen, of Progress Designs Assoc. had been asked by Mr. Gotwald to appear before the Council. Mr. VanHousen lives in North Oaks, where he is the building inspector. He is currently the chairman of the Open Space Committee of the League. His firm has done planning work with the St. Paul Port Authority, Maplewood, the new town of Jonathan, Liberty Plaza, etc. The firm people are not statistical planners; they would be happy to do consulting work; they use heli- copter and plane to survey the community. Their charge for principal planners is $20 per hour, draftsman, $12.50 per hour. Mr. Van Housen didn't feel that 701 plans would benefit us, private plans would be better. He felt that multiple dwellings areas were necessary for a community to survive. Many times commercial operations can co -exist with residential housing. After some discussion, W. VanHousen was thanked and promised to send a letter of charges for five meetings. Mr. Leo Bruder of J &W Pickup Service was present. The letter written to him was read. Mr. Locher read from Ord. 6, showing that salvage operations were not included, but needed a special use permit. Mr. Bruder mentioned that he sold the items in question when there was enough to make it pay. He was in the process of cleaning up the yard. It seems as soon as hebegins his clean -up, that the complaints start coming in, in his opinion. Mr. Locher read from Ord. 32 on nuisances, that it was illegal to have the ground strewn with litter of most any sort. Detail of the hearing were spelled out for Mr. Bruder. Mr. Clem Frazer, next door neighbor of the Bruders, offered some comments of the condition of the place and past troubles. Mr. Bohjanen thought that perhaps the erection of a building to house the junk would be better than putting up a fence. Mr. Bruder will talk to the Attorney before making a decision on whether to get a special use permit, and will contact the Clerk if he wishes one. The Planning and Zoning minutes of April 16 were read. Mr. George J. Smith requested a special use permit to operate a riding stable on the old Louis Rehbein farm on Birch Street. He would have riding trails on the property only, sending out only 10 horses with a guide. He had no plans to build, but planned to improve the trails. However, Mr. Smith was informed that he could not be issued a special use permit since he was not the owner of the property yet. 51 After discussion, Mr. Cardinal moved to grant a special trailer permit to Omer Cardinal to move his trailer on a one -acre lot on Peltier Lake from May 1 to October first. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. The motion carried with Mr. L'Allier voting no, saying that he understood that the 90-day trailer permits were only to be granted when a person was constructing a home. 'Mr. Clem Frazer asked for the floor, stating that he wished to have it on record that it was very hard to live next door to a junkyard and have to look at it. He complained that many homes were located along Highway 8 before it was zoned to commercial, something which they had no say about. Mr. Cardinal asked whether the unsightliness was the only thing bothering him, and Mr. Frazer answered that he had had much trouble with thousands of rats. Mr. Bohjanen mentioned that the court records would show the proceedings on the rat problem in the past disputes. N :. James Loveland and Mr. Reese requested a variance on two lots on Oak Lane. After discussion, Mr. Bohjanen moved to grant a variance to Mr. Loveland and Mr. Reese on the lots described as follows: TRACT 1:- The North 183 feet of the East 82.5 feet of the West 115.5 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 9, Township 31, North, Range 22 West, Anoka County, Minnesota, containing 0.34 acre, more or less, and subject to the existing public road along the north line thereof. TRACT 2. The North 183 feet of the East 82.5 feet of the West 198 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 9, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, Anoka County Minnesota, containing 0.34 acre, more or less, and subject to the existing public road along the north line thereof. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cecil LaMotte showed the council a revised map of his property proposed plat, showing just what parts he had in mind for the first dedication. He asked whether a certification from the bank wouldn't be jut as good as a road bond, and was given an affirmative answer. The Clerk will send a copy of the map to Mr. Gotwald to prepare an estimate for the road bond. Mr. LaMotte will have the land surveyed. The Council discussed the Blaine Mobile Home Ordinance. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he had gone through it, step by step, comparing it with our present ordinance, and found that our own ordinance was actaully stricter with several requirements ex- ceeding those of Blaine. After much idscussion, it was thought that our ordinance should allow for larger lots for the newer double trailer. Mr. Bohjanen moved to table the matter for study until the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. The Park Board minutes were read. Mr. Jaworski asked whether we had heard from the County Park Board, the answer was negative. He mentioned that a snag had developed on the option for the park property on Lake Amelia, but he hoped to have this resolved by the end of the week. Mr. Jaworski reported that the Park Board had written for technical assistance on park planning, that they hoped to have their overall plan finished in a month or two and that they had decided against asking for Federal Funds. Mr. Bohjanen reported that he had attended a meeting of the planning and steering committee of the Association; airport problems took preference over other county planning. He and Mr. Rosengren both reported that they had received complaints on horses, some in Lino Park and a large group on Fourth Avenue. 152 Mr. Rosengren stated that it was time to purchase gravel for the roads and wished to know if he needed bids or could purchase freely. Mr. Locher stated that as long as the individual purchases were under $2000 no bids were necessary. Mr. Rosengren had talked with the County Engineer about water in the 35E area. They knew of no drain tile connections on two pieces of land. This will have to be corrected at the owner's expense. Mr. Rosengren had found a used pickup at a reasonable price; however Bill Houle stated that he had tried it out and it was no good. Mr. Rosengren had heard of a '66 GMC 1 T., for $1750. Mr. Jaworski thought he should look at the maintenance records on it. Mr. Rosengren will look at the truck and check it out. Mr. L'Allier reported that Mr. LeMire on 80th reported that 3 cars had been stuck in mud in front of his place. This will be graded along with the County Line. There was mention of the County taking over the County Line Road along 35E when it is finished. Mr. Locher reported that he had met with Mr. Siegel of the St. Paul Atty office, who stated that St. Paul would not go for an option on the Baldwin Lake property. However, if we wished to purchase the land it could be appraised. They would lease with a one -year cancellation clause. The insurance limitations were okayed. Mr.•Locher had met with Mr. Gotwald to discuss the Jandric franchises. It was decided that a special meeting would be necessary to cover all the objections, etc. Mr. L'Allier stated that we must make a choice of 1) village sewers (not financially able) 2) grant the franc i e or 3) proceed with private individual wells and septic tanks. He 1 the use of a tape recorder at the open meeting with Jandric officials. The meeting was set for May 15 at 8 p.m. at the fall. The Clerk will call Mr. Dielentheis. Mr. L'Allierstated that Judge Forsberg would meet here on May 13 with the police. The police departments of the surrounding communities will be invited to attend also. (attached at end of these minutes) Mr. L'Allier read from the report issued by the committee formed to study the Youth Center. They feel that reporters have been ignorant of internal conditions of the Center. Possibly a new facility can be built, or add a maximum security wing. Mr. L'Allier moved to authorize the Clerk to order 1500 Clean -up Month flyers (all of May) to be printed. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Police report for March, 1969: miles traveled: 2196, 1 accident, 1 breakin,' 2 stolen cars, 8 escapees from the Youth Center, 1 assist with County car for Columbus, 1 St. Paul runaway, 1 hospital run, 1 loose livestock, 1 missing 2 -year old girl, 1 fire, 2 prowler calls, 1 stolen property, 2 accident assists, 1 domestic call, and one domestic assist. Mr. Dupre reported that the VFW had requested a building permit to construct a half- basement type structure for a meeting hall. After some discussion, it was decided that the Clerk should invite the Commander of the VFW post to attend the next meeting to discuss plans. Mr. Al Ross was present and vehemently stated that Lino Lakes should vigor- ously make a stand for the Ham Lake site for the airport. He felt that the drainage problem was a put -on by the Conservation Department who agreed to the Coon Creek Watershed. W. Bohjanen stated that at the Association meeting on Saturday they had discussed the amount of zoning powers of the MAC. It appears that there will be little left of Lino Lakes after Open Space, County Parks and the airport. He still wished to have the south bondary of the airport moved three miles north. W. L'Allier proposed the following resolution: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED: that the Lino Lakes Village Council go on record in favor of asking the Metropolitan Council to reconsider their decision on the Ham Lake site for the future metropolitan airport, that they review the materials available, and that they pass in favor of recommending the Ham Lake site for the airport. Seconded. by W. Rosengren. Carried with Mr. Bohjanen abstaining. Copies will be sent to the legislators, the Association and the Metro Council. W. Cape requested a one -day beer license for the Civil Defense Auxiliary sometime in June with definite date to be set later. Motion by Rosengren, seconded by W. Cardinal to approve the same. Carried. The Clerk was instructed to call Omer Cardinal to tell him that the 90day permit would be granted. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that copies of the letter from the State telling us that tax assessments would have to be raised 20 per cent in 1969 had been made, and read the pertinent sentence. W. Bohjanen moved to pay the bills as audited, seconded by W. Jaworski. Carried. W. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10:46 p.m., seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. BILLS: April 28, 1969 2400 Louis Molitor 2401 Centennial State Bank 2402 El Rehbein & Son 2403 League of Minn. Municipalities 2404 Lino Lakes Store 2405 NW Bell 2406 Jerry's Rent All 240? Charles Cape 2408 May Rent Harold Braastad Option on park property April deductions May rent 2 Directories Supplies for hall Service for hall and parks Supplies CD Director's expenses May rent PAYROLL: Councilmen's checks were made out for $55 to include expenses. 822 William Bohjanen 823 Andrew Cardinal 824 Ronald Jaworski 825 Henry Rosengren 826 Ralph L'Allier 827 June Emerton 828 Kay Olson 929 Elwood West 830 Marvin Myhre 831 Richard Hauer 832 Lena Billik $50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 183.33 39.95 200.00 185.00 74.00 35.00 $ 100.00 169.80 100.00 8.00 15.45 27.30 24.50 25.00 100.00 1 54 PAYROLL con't 833 C.E. LeVesseur 25.00 834 Al Dupre 34.33 835 Roy Backlin 272.25 836 Robert Lundgren 195.05 837 Emil Rehbein 148.05 838 Virgil M. Beecher 121.02 The following is the report issued by the committee formed to study the Youth Center. (Full report on file in Clerk's office) FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The hard core delinquents should be removed, because the facility and security is not designed for the hard core delinquent nor is the program adequate to han- dle them. See Security Report. 2. There is a high rate of escapes making it almost impossible to provide ad4late police protection. See Security Report. 3. The security personnel and additional necessary help should be adequately trained to handle the type of personnel present at the institution. The salary of a corrections officer is the principal concern in that this is one of the key personnel in dealing with delinquents and yet a low starting salary prohibits the hiring of even minimum qualified personnel. See Report Listing of Jobs and Salary. 4. The physical plant and facilities are inadequate in many respects. Look to the Security Report, Recreation Report. See Report - Training Program for Counselors. 5. In some cases responsibilities assigned to personnel in the professional and semi - professional are beyond the skill and capabilities of the people hired to do the job, and tie salary level is inadequate to attract the personnel able to meet the qualifications that have been set up in the job descriptions. See Report - Training Program for Counselors. 6. There has been a lack of in- service training. There has been a lack of money to provide adequate in- service training. See Reports - Listing of Jobs and In Service Training Program for Counselors. 7. The efforts tounderstand or work with the community have been inadequate. See security report. 8. There has been no effort made to restrict the population of the institution to keep it within the designed capacity. Need for maximum capacity as was done in 1967 legislature, which limited the number in the Red Wing School. Present practices would indicate that they have not restricted the population to tpe type of offender which was anticipated when the Center was designed and constructed; as a result of which there are hard core youthful delinquents in the institution for which tere is neither security nor facilities nor program; with all the resultant problems inherent in that type of arrangement the hard core should be removed from the institution. 9. An Institutional Administrator should be an administrator and not have a dual role as administrator and respo nsibility for treatment policies. 1 r 155 10. There is a practice of hiring personnel regardless of any criminal record and it was the conclusion of the committee that there was a lack of judgement in the placement of these individuals with a criminal record in placing them in positions of responsibility and influence which could be detrimental to the lives of the young people sent there for diagnosis and treatment. A lack of internal communication has hampered some personnel decisions, especially in regard to hiring correctional officers with felonies. 11. The present facilities and the number of personnel connot afford the popu- lation of the institution a reasonable outlet for their energy and avocation skills. This creates frustrations that are inherent in failing to have an adequate recreation program. See Recreation Report. 12. We found there was dedication on the part of the employees to the cause of working with young people. Noting obvious salary deficiencies there are many dedicated employees working to their capacity undex:t3e present c9xditions. Minutes approved at the meeting of May 12, 1969 .. ,-At �'-° Clfirk- Treasurer A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was held on May 1, 1969 at the request of Sheriff Talbot in order to discuss the County's proposal to provide pol- ice protection for Lino Lakes. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Rosengren and Mr. Bohjanen also present; Mr. Cardinal absent. Those persons representing the County were: Sheriff Talbot, Com. Al Kordiak and Com. Roy Johnston. Mr. Rosengren moved to waive the requirements of prior written notice for the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Talbot stated that he had hoped that the County Administrator and Attorney would come. Mr. Talbot had no authority to change the proposal which he offered last time. He hoped that it would be a good program and promised to do a good job as he had the Commissioner's backing on the program. The cost to Lino Lakes was figured at $15,860, arrived at by using the 1960 census at $5 /capita. He hoped to get the problems at the Youth Center straightened out so that we wouldn't be bothered with escapees. Mr. Bohjanen asked whether Sheriff Talbot thought that it would help to have the Sheriff's office pressing for improvements from the State at the Youth Center. Mr. Talbot replied that he felt it would help if he pressed for monetary help, etc. He felt that the security at the Youth Center was no good. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that our claim for compensation for policing at the Center was not be- ing contested by the State. Also, that there are no training programs for personnel at the Center, and the salaries are inadequate. Com. Kordiak asked Mr. Talbot whether it was necessary that more than one of the four communities sign the contract to make the program go, Mr. Talbot stated that for $16,000 only 16 hour service could be provided. He said that all four of the communities must sign in order for one car to be kept exclusively in the area. The car being alloted for Bethel could come here on emergencies.