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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/1969 Council Minutes2 3. Mrs. Dale Kolbow, Lakeview Avenue, stated she thought their taxes were too high, but was informed by Mrs. Sarner that their home was not homesteaded on the books, although the Kolbows thought this had been done. She was told to contact the County Assessor's office. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gates stated they were paying too much for taxes and knew their home was Homesteaded. Mrs. Sarner felt this was correct and thought this to be a clerical error at the County level. They were told to contact the Assessors office and they could get a refund for excess taxes paid in 1968. 5. Mr. Vernon Lehman presented the problem of his mother -in -law, Mari Gunderson, paying $52 taxes on five feet of land in Twilight Acres. She had purchased five feet of additional land to add to her lot because her house was too close to the lot line. Mrs. Sarner stated this was definitely a clerical error and told Mr. Lehman to contact the Auditor's or Treasurer's office. 6. Mrs. Vivian Rehbein stated that she had purchaesd one acre with a garage -like building on it next to her bus garage. The building had since been removed and the one acre had been assessed at $2,862. She was told to get a re- evaluation form from the County and they would send someone out to re- assess the acre. Mr. Schwartz then told the details of the Green Acres Law. (Form on file in Clerk's office) This law is a tax deferment for farmers who are farming their land but have been assessed at market value. If they meet all of the qualifica- tions they could pay taxes on an agricultural level and have the market level taxes defered until such time as they sell their land. Mr. Schwartz stated that under a new law, starting June 1, 1970, new homeowners could qualify to file Homestead for only half a year. They can do this by filing an affidavit with his office. He also stated that new laws concerning assessing are being made and these would be made available to the Village ks~esor who in turn would make them available to the Council. Pete Nadeau questioned about the time to complain of taxes that are too high. Mr. Schwartz explained that this is done only in even - numbered years except for personal property and new buildings. In 1970 the Council as the Board of Review would have the power to either lower or raise the assessment of an individual. Mr. Rosengren moved to sign the tax review certification, seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m., seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Minutes approved at the meeting of July 14, 1969 jl tZ(&10,11) Deputy Clerk The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on July 14, 1969 was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present except Mr. Bohjanen who is vacationing. The lengthy minutes of the special June 17 meeting were read with the following correction on page 6: paragraph 1, third line - -CPA should be PCA; third par- agraph, next to last line - -cross out 'stated' insert 'asked is it your wishes', delete 'would'. 1 2 01 Mr. L'Allier stated that a correction to be made to the minutes concerned the word- ing of the motion authorizing the granting of a water franchise to U. S. Lakes Development Company. He and Mr. Locher had received copies of a water franchise to sign after the 17th meeting and discovered that they were only copies of the original franchise proposed. Mr. Locher and several of the Council had listened to the tape of the 17th meeting after the last regular Council meeting, and it was their concensus that the motion was part of a two =part motion on the franchise; namely that the first part concerned the granting of a franchise and the second would concern a buy -back feature presently in the proposed water franchise. Mr. L'Allier thus proposed that a correction be made on page7 of the minutes, paragraph 6, last line, to delete (This second motion was never made.) as this would affect what occured later a;nd as the motion to grant a water franchise was on the floor, a second motion would be out of order. Mr. L'Allier then proceeded to question the Council for the purpose of polling the members as to their intent on June 17, 1969 at which time a motion made by Mr. Rosen- gren, seconded by Mr. Cardinal was made to grant a water franchise to U. S. Lakes Development Co. (hereafter referred to as Company). Mr. Locher agreed that this was proper procedure. Mr. Rosengren stated that for one thing they had not mentioned the sizing of the pipes in the franchise; they would have to be large enough to be used when the Village took over the system. He said that when he moved to grant the franchise he could see no great problem with the buy -back if the pipes were large enough, the cost would be about the same either way. Also we would receive greater tax bene- fits immediately. Upon questioning, Mr. Rosengren stated that it slipped his mind but that he was sure that he intended that the Village grant the complete franchise as presented. Mr. Cardinal stated that he understood that the motion intended only to grant a franchise, that a second motion on the buy -back would come after Mr. Gotwald had completed his cost estimates. Mr. Jaworski stated that he agreed with Mr. Cardinal, that the motion intended to grant a franchise, not specifically the franchise proposed by Company; that the buy =back issue would come up later. Mr. L'Allier stated that he felt the same as Mr. Cardinal and Mr. Jaworski, that the granting of the franchise would be in two segments as borne out by the minutes, since Mr. Gotwald had been authorized to proceed with the cost estimates to be presented on July 28th. Mr. Bohjanen was absent. Mr. L'Allier then asked whether it would be proper to poll the Engineer and the Attorney. Mr. Locher answered yes, but their comments would have no bearing on the Council's decision. Mr. Gotwald stated that it was obvious that Company needed some indication of the Council's intent and that is why the first motion to grant a franchise was made. Thebuy -back was to be discussed at a later date; he thought that Mr. Rosen- gren had meant only to grant a franchise. Mr. Locher agreed that there had been a lot of discussion as to whether to grant a or the franchise. It was his opinion that the original motion was adopted, that the buy -back part was waiting the cost figures; i.e. that the motion was in two parts: 1) to grant a water franchise and 2) how much it would cost for the buy -back of the core system. 202 At 8:55 Mr. Busch was asked to give the Company's opinion on the matter. Mr. Busch stated that the reason he had asked to be present at this meeting was the question of a or the franchise; that he had left the 17th meeting with the belief that their franchise had been granted on the amended motion; that the reason for the cost estimates was to help Jandric as well and that was why Mr. Jenson, Eng. had offered to give his estimated costs to Mr. Gotwald. Since he had understood that the specific franchise had been granted, he had sent Xeroxed copies to be signed by the Mayor, etc. In fact, on the 18th he had talked with a representative of the PCA and came away with a favorable impression; he had found no resistance to their proposed systems. Mr. Busch proceeded to elaborate on why the Company could not go ahead on the water system unless they had their original franchise agreement. No finance company will grant funds on something that they do not own or plan to give away. As far as Mr. Busch was concerned unless they had a definite franchise, the agreement was non - existent. He also stated that of course the pipes would be appropriately sized. Mr. Busch made several statements, mentioning that the development needs a community plant regardless of who owns or constructs it; that until the plans are approved, the Village must decide who will do the construction and should consider the franchise in that light. Mr. L'Allier stated that the crux of the matter was that the Council - ?:ould agree on the intent of the motion on June 17th. There was a difference of inter- pretation, that there was no meeting of the minds on the franchise, and consequently no contract. Mr. Locher thought that the minutes should be amended to refer to our opinion as to what occured, reminding that Mr. Bohjanen had wanted to wait for a decision until the 28th of July. It was agreed that the third paragraph on page 8 would be deleted as well as the second and third lines of the motion in paragraph 4. It was understood that the motion is the original motion and specifics are to be left to the July 28 meeting. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept the minutes of the June 17 meeting as thus corrected. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier reiterated that we thus granted one segment of a two -part deal. He requested that our fiscal agents meet with us to see about the financing of a water system and to give us their opinion on the Jandric franchises. Mr. Busch stated that Mr. Jensen estimated that for 300 houses to be built, it would cost some $350,000 to build the core water system, this figuring close to $1100 per house. His figures would be made convenient to Mr. Gotwald. Also, Company has to know for the next plat whether there will be a franchise or individual wells.:. He felt that by the 28th they would have an opinipn from PCA. There was considerable discussion on the matter of financing the system, in particular the lack of financing if the system is to be turned over to the Village in a few years, as well as on the charging the buyers for the system on the front end. Mr. Busch stated that the system would have to be paid for out of the profits of the whole development and they can't charge the customer enought to pay for the system as the market will not stand the cost of the assessment. The matter was left to be taken up on the 28th. 1 The following correction was made to the 1,, paragraph 6, line, 9, change 20 to 21. of the June 23 meeting as thus corrected. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept the minutes corrected by Mr. Les Schwartz. Seconded )03 minutes of the June 23 meeting: Page Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the minutes Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. of the special June 24 meeting as already by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Marshall G. Stam of 6856 Sunset Drive complained that on May 13 this year his snowblower had been stolen, and on July 4, a shot had been fired thru a back window of his car. He thought that our police protection was non-existent, that he never saw the patrol car although he did see the County cars. Also that the police were not distributed evenly in the Village and that he had heard that the Circle Pines police and ours could not agree on who was to police Sunset. Also, Mr. Stara complained that the Circle Pines Utilities were not reading his gas meter correctly, that he had read them the same day that their man did and his figures were considererably lower. The Clerk was instructed to write the company to come out and check with Mr. Stam. Carbon copies will be sent to Mr. Wm. Blaylock, liaison to the company and to Mr. Stam. Mr. Jaworski moved to ratify the previous action of granting a 3.2 beer on and off sale license to Mrs. Annie Ross of the Lino Store and Tavern whose application came in too late for June 23rd. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. The Clerk letters from the following" 1) North Central Public Service Co., advising that their rates would be re- duced since the previously noted increase had not been so great as expected. 2) Design Integral, an architectural firm wishing to construct a new Hall. 3) Northern States Power Co., noting that a change would be made in residential rate schedules due to a change in practice regarding the installation of under- ground utility lines. 4) A letter from the League thanking Mayor L'Allier for his help in their convention. 5) IBM, enclosing a maintenance agreement on the new typewriter, no action taken. 6) Lexington Fire Department giving the extensive second quarter report on runs. The Clerk also mentioned the following items: a list of amendments in the PERA laws; the June settlement from the County in the amount of $18,613.73; a Pollution Symposium to be held in St. Paul on July 23rd; a Mr. Richard Taeffe of Meyers Outdoor Advertizing Co., Inc. who is also interested in seeing Lino Lakes pass a billboard ordinance; a hearing to be held on Ditch No. 55. The Clerk had checked with the Clerk of Municipal Court to see why we hadn't been receiving monthly reports and had been told that unless fines had been col- lected, no report was made. Also, the Court charged a $5 fee for each case. Mr. L'Allier moved that a letter be sent to the Clerk of Municipal Court requesting that we be kept informed of any case involving persons from Lino Lakes, even if they are not being prosecuted for an ordinance violation, but under. State law, since we are a part of the County court system. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried.Car- bond copies will be sent to Mr. Bob Johnson, Cty Atty., and to Judge Tom Forsberg. The Clerk also mentioned that in some copies of the minutes of June 23 the bottom line of page 3 had not come through, and read this line aloud for the convenience of those who didn't have it. 204 Mr. George Granse stepped forward to promote the plastic DWV pipe which is being used in many communities. He had come at the wish of Jandric, Inc. and had written to the Mayor and Council members on July 10, which was read. The present Minnesota Plumbing Code does not allow the use of such plastic pipe, but new materials may be used if the community approves it. Mr. Gotwald stated that it was an excellent, hard material and prices were in line with those of cast iron. The pipe does carry a 5 -year guarantee, but it is not vermin - proof; also, where it is run through plaster the plaster may crack due to expansion and con- traction. Mr. Granse stated that the new plumbing code just adopted did include the plastic drain, waste, and vent pipe. There insued a discussion on whether the old plumbing code had been amended (Mr. Locher's feelings) or whether it was an entirely new plumbing code as Mr. Granse thought. Mr. Jaworski moved that the matter be taken up by the Planning and Zoning Com- mission on the 16th .for their recommendation as well as to the plumbing in- spector for his. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Cardinal noted that Mr. Hildestad who owned the lot in Blomquist addition which was discussed at the last regular meeting was not in the audience. He also mentioned that there would be a meeting of concerned taxpayers tomorrow night at 8 at the Twin City Federal Building at Anoka. Mr. Ken Rehbein came before the Council to show them pictures and plans for the pre -fab houses which he had looked at and which he would like to build on Fourth Avenue to replace the trailer. He estimated that the house itself would take about 196 man hours to build, that the cost would be about $3000 less than for a similar regular house. Mr. Dupre thought that the one should be built and if it meeds code, then we could allow more in the Village. Mr. Dupre had looked at a model pre -fab, which he thought looked good and mentioned that they were approved by FHA and GI. Mr. Rosengren moved to grant a building permit to Ken Rehbein on the P &Z's approval Wednesday night. This does not in any way bind the Council on future pre -fab houses. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Jaworski had no report. Crystal Ahlman presented a model lay -out of the trailer park which is being con - sidered for the area on Elm Street behind the Catholic Church rectory on Husnik property. The park, to be built by A. Stein and Associates, will be named Embassy Manor and contain approximately 500 trailers depending on the size of lot decided upon in the amended trailer ordinance. The only sizes of trailers allowed would be 12' by 60' and 20' by 50'. Trees will be planted first so that the area will be hidden from the street. The Clerk asked where the laundry buildings were to be located since there didn't seem to be any in the model; she`'sured that there would be several spread out throughout the park. Mrs. Ahlman was asked to show the model to the P &Z at the 16th meeting. Mr. Rosengren reported that he had looked at a flail -type mower; the cost would be about $800, and a large tractor is needed to pull one. Also, they will not cut tall grass or come close to posts, etc. He advised that we stick with a rotary or sickle type. Mr. Cardinal moved that Mr. Rosengren be authorized to have Mr. Bob Lundgren cut the grass along the roads at the rate for man and tractor of $6.00 per hour with a maximum cost set at $450.00. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. 1 Mr. John Juleen had suggested that an ordinance requiring fire extinguishers for commercial enterprises be adopted. Mr. Locher will obtain sample ordinances. Mr. Rosengren stated that they were waiting to do Ware Road until just the right hot weather. Mr. Schifsky had thought the cost would be under $2000.00 if we haul the gravel. The work had not been done on Bald Eagle Blvd. yet since a big back hoe is needed to dig out the holes. A petition for work to be done on County Ditch No. 55 called for a hearing on Julyy22 at 11 a.m. at the Anoka County Courthouse. Mr. Rosengren mentioned that the work <.would be done because of a storm sewer to be built on the east side of 35E towards Centerville. He will check on this. The bids for seal - coating will be opened on July 28th at 1:30 p.m. by the Clerk and Engineer. Mr. L'Allier moved that henceforth copies of all minutes and agendas be sent to P &Z members. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. After discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved that the Clerk direct to the Attorney a copy of the recommended.changes in the mobile home ordinance so that he can draw up the draft for a revised ordinance for approval at the July 28 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that the old 1100 gallon tanker truck owned by the Center - ville Fire Department was for sale, and that he had offered (after discussion with other Council members) on our behalf, $200.00 for it to three members of the Centerville Council. Mr. Cardinal moved to ratify the offer of $200.00 for the tanker to Centerville; said tanker to be used by the Roads Department for dust control. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. It was mentioned that Centerville wanted the siren and brass off it. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that Centerville had voted to allow us the second -half 1969 fire contract for the $700.00 figure. Mr. L'Allier moved that the Engineer be authorized to lay out the 1961 water system study for Lino Lakes on a superimposed Village map, with copies, using various colors for the different -sized pipes; this estimated to cost $30 to $35 for the work and to take 30 -45 days. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. The thoroughfare map is nearly ready for the P &Z to review, possibly on the 16th or next month. After some discussion (again) on the financing of central water systems, Mr. Jaworski moved that a letter be sent to U. S. Lakes Development Company, asking them to substantiate their claim that they are unable to obtain financing for a central water system by bringing representatives of their finance sources before the Council. Carbon copies will be sent to the Attorney, Engineer and the fiscal agent. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. More discussion followed. Mr. Cardinal moved that a letter be sent to Mr. 0. R. Springsted, fiscal agent, requesting that he review the sewer and water franchises proposed by U. S. Lakes Development Company and that he give his opinion on methods of depreciation if we purchase such system, on other available funds that the developer could use for financing of a water system, the overall money market, short term and long term differential, and municipal financing. Carbon copies to be sent to Atty and Eng. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. The meeting was set tentatively for July 25; the Clerk will confirm. 20, Mr. Gotwald mentioned that he had met twice with the Park Board on the overall park plan. It is hoped that some formulation of this plan will be ready in August to recommend to the Park Board and the Council. Mr. L'Allier mentioned the meeting on July 21 on the County Park Plan. Minutes will be taken., The police report for June as follows: 6 accidents, 1 fire, 5 miscellaneous complaints, 1 stolen property, 2 junk warnings, 3 assists to Ramsy County, Centerville and Forest Lake, 2 domestic calls, 5 excapees from the Youth Center taking 5 hours and one speeding ticket. Mr. L'Allier appointed Mr. John McLean as liaison from the P &Z to the planning consultant, Mr. Van Housen; he also appointed Mr. Cardinal to act as liaison. from the Council to Mr. Van Housen in order to see that requested materials are submitted to him within 45 days. A joint meeting with Mr. Van Housen will be set shortly thereafter. Letters will be sent. Mr. Locher brought forth proposed Ordinance 6 -0 concerning limited commercial rezoning. Since all members had copies it was not read aloud. Mr. Cardinal moved that Lino Lakes adopt Ord. 6 -0 amending Ordinance No. 6. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Special use permits will still be required in some instances. Mr. L'Allier announced that tomorrow night at -s7 p.m. a meeting would be held at the Lexington Village Hall at the request of the Circle Pines Mayor for the purpose of discussing County policing and all Council members were invited to attend. The Council discussed again the flag design; Mr. Jaworski had brought samples of changes. Mr. Cardinal moved that the following design be adopted: the basic design which the C &BDC proposed with the following color changes: the back- ground of the flag to be light - blue, the background inside the circle to be white and the herons to be grey.. Also the 2 gold circles will be a solid gold band. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Motion carried with Mr. Jaworski voting no. The Clerk was instructed to direct the design immediately to Commissioner Bob Burman with carbon copies to Mr. Bohjanen and Naomi Zelinka, Secretary of the C &BDC/ Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt the resolution pertaining to the lighting of 35E and County Road J as approved by the Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. L'Allier mentioned the trophy won by the CD float in the local parade. He then moved that a letter be sent to the Civil Defense and the CD Ausiliary com- mending them for their efforts in the Village, congratulations on the floats. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. L'Allier also thought a letter should be written to the CD on behalf of the Council thanking them for the persons who have been riding with the police when necessary. Mr. West had checked the bruder property and reported that they had removed loads of cast iron and paper. Also, that it was reported that he had sold his routes in Forest Lake and Coon Rapids. Mr. Cardinal moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Rosengren moved to adjourn at 12:12 a.m., July 15, 1969. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. BILLS: July 14, 1969 2495 Centennial State Banc of Lexington 2496 Commissioner of Taxation 2497 State Treasurer, PERA account 2498 State Treasurer, Soc. Sec. acct. 2499 North Central 2500 Village of Circle Pines 2501 Ronald J. Jaworski 2502 Robert Koch 2503 Commissioner of Taxation 2504 Bruce Fleming 2505 Anoka County Union & Shopper 2506 Miller- Davis Co. 2507 International Business Machines 2508 Donald Wilber 2509 Joe LaTuff 2510 Elwood West 2511 Marvin B. Myhre 2512 Richard Hauer 2513 NSP 2514 Oskey Bros. Petroleum 2515 Uniforms Unlimited 2516 Gordon's Corner Inc. 2517 T. A. Schifsky & Sons 2518 Inter -State Lumber Co. 2519 Hugo Feed Mill & Elevator Co. 2520 Mobil Oil Corp. 2521 M. & I. Auto Supply 2522 The New Miner Ford 2523 Columbus Township 2524 Lino Lakes Mileage 2525 Western Auto 2526 Centerville Garage 2527 Northway Hardware 2 L f U.S. deductions for June $ 155.10 Withholding tax for 2nd quarter 62.40 Employee deductions & Village contributions. 191.07 Employee ded. & Village contribu- tions. 153.32 Gas for Lino Lakes Park 4.30 Gas for Sunrise Park 1.44 Motor fuels for parks 1.35 Gopher bounty 5.75 Sales tax for 2nd quarter 5.74 Animal control for June 7.00 Legal printing 80.50 Clerk's supplies 4.50 Clerk's supplies 25.38 Relettering of doors on police car 7.50 .357 mag. revolver 101.92 Clothing allowance 30.00 Clothing allowance 30.00 Clothing allowance 30.00 Service for hall, streets & parks 113.53 Fuel for police, parks, roads & CD 68.86 Clothing for CD members 146.80 Supplies for float 11.88 MC mix for roads 117.75 Lumber 8.23 Weed spraying supplies & shop supplies. 54.56 Motor fuels 24.99 Switch and bearing 5.81 Parts 10.32 Grading, May 1 to 27 52.00 Loading culverts onto truck 10.00 Supplies 19.92 Motor fuels 12.50 Parts for shop and CD truck 10.17 Minutes approved at the meeting of July 28, 196 ,_,,,%d�.G ..- Ckerk- Treasurer A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on July 25, 1969 was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with those present being Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Bohjanen and Mrs. L'Allier. Those absent were Mr. Cardinal and Mr . Rosengren. Mr. Jaworski moved to waive the requirement of prior written notice for the special. meeting. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen Carried. Mr. Bohjanen inquired whether this special meeting had been announced at the last regular council meeting and Mr. L'Allier answered yes. The meeting was called for the purpose of questioning Mr. Osmon Springsted on matters relating to the bond market and the franchises which are now pending from U.S. Lakes Development Company.