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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/1965 Council MinutesLino Lakes Council meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Jan. 11, 1965. All members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read, and on motion by Backlin, second by Speiser, the minutes were accepted as read. Domning suggested that Kenneth Bryant be appointed as Civil Defense Director, if there were no other nominations. Vote was unanimous that Mr. Bryant be so appointed. Motion by Backlin, second by Speiser that Ed Houle be retained again for 1965 as Weed Inspector. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Anderson, second by Domning that the village bank account be changed to Centennial State Bank of Lexington. On the vote, Anderson yes, Speiser no, Backlin no, Zelinka yes, Domning yes. Motion carried. Motion by Domning, second by Speiser that Circulating Pines be retained as the official village newspaper. On the vote, Anderson no, speiser yes, backlin yes, zelinka no,, domning yes. Motion carried. Motion by Backlih, second by Speiser, that the firm of Babcock & Locher be retained as Village Counsel. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Backlin, second by Anderson, that Emily Rehbein be reap- pointed as Assessor. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Downing spoke in favor of retaining someone geographically closer to the village as Auditor, and suggested Waldemar Hill in Circle Pines. The matter was discussed, after which Backlin motioned with second by Speiser, that Bonhiver & Anfinson continue as Village Auditors. On the vote, Anderson yes, Speiser, yes, Backlin yes, Zelinka yes Downing no. Motion by Domning and second by Speiser that Elgar Jester and Al Ross be appointed to the two vacancies on the Planning Board. On the vote, Anderson no, Speiser yes, Backlin no, Zelinka no, Downing yes. Mr. Backlin then moved that names be nominated and two men be appointed by written ballot. Jester, Ross, Kelling, Bohjanen and Rosengren were nominated. Ballot results: Jester, 4, Rosengren 2, Bohjanen 1, Kelling 1 and Ross 1. Jester and Rosengren accepted by unanimous ballot. After discussion on the contract for fire department protection, it was moved and seconded that we retain the two companies who have served us in the past, and at the same rate. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Speiser and second by Domning, that Milner & Carley be retained as Engineering Consultants, and specifically, that George Gottwold of the .above firm handle village engineering work. Motion carried unan. Motion by Anderson to go according to the budget and give our part - time police officers raises as requested. No second to the motion, and after further discussion, this was held over to later in the evening. Domning next asked Mr. McCubrey, representing the Minnesota Highway Department, to briefly outline the situation on 35E as it affected this village. It was confirmed by Mr. McCubrey and the village engineer the county would build the parallel service road needed between #46 and #54, in Section 23. 80. The necessary papers to approve 35E passing through this village were signed and given to Mr. McCubrey. Motion by Backlin, second by Anderson to accept the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Backlin and second by Anderson that we take the village census as soon as possible. The attorney will have information on this for the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Speiser next reported on the skating rinks saying the one at Luthers had been kept in good shape, but was not being used. Also, the stove had not been moved out of the warming house there yet. The park on Sunrise is used extensively. Mr. Speiser also stated the bingo games were continuing on,Thursday, and asked Mr. Kelling for a financial report. Mr. Kelling reported $217 in the treasury and credited part of their success to the "49" club for their donation of the hall, lights and speaker. He also reported that the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce asked for advertising on the trees, which had been turned in, andthat flowering crab trees will again be available this spring at cost. Mr. Anderson had no reports but inquired when and where the meetings for the hospital board were held. He will report on this at a later meeting. Motion by Domning, second by Speiser, that we retain Dr. Medboe of Forest Lake as Village health Officer. Carried unanimously. Motion by Backlin, second by Speiser, to rehire the B&E Patrol of New Brighton for dog catching. Motion carried unamimously. A letter requet by the VFW to operate a bingo game in the village was read. Clerk was asked to send a written invitation to the officers of the VFW to appear at the next meeting for discussion. A written financial report for the Women's Civil Defense was tendered by Mrs. Juleen. Motion by Backlin and second by Speiser, that Gunder Gunderson and Bob Lundgren be appointed as raod commissioners. Carried unanimously. Bids for oil were reviewed and on motion by Anderson, second by Speiser, the low bid of l3.4 was accepted from Larson. Carried unan. Discussion was again opened on salaries for the police officers, which was placed at t140 wer month for Bob Raymond, and $125 per month for Elwood West, plus °5 a month clothing allowance. Motion by Downing, second by Speiser, that this be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk was instructed to bill the Catholic Church for $50 for elec- tricity for 1964, for pole on Elm Street. 1 1 Motion by Downing, second by Speiser, that a financial audit be taken III as soon as possible. Carried unanimously. Bills approved as follows for payment: #1 - Ray Miller - gopher bounty 2 - Charles Diers, gopher bounty 3 - Ralph Peltier - gopher bounty - Francis Bennier - gopher bounty 5.- Municipal Court 6 - Suburban Communications - C.D.supply 7 - E. Ludwig - rant 8 - Ross(general supplies) Store 9 - John Juleen - salary, road work 10 - Gunder Gunderson " 8 n 11 - Columbus Township - gravel & grading 12 - R. Raymond, misc. salary 13 - Richard Schuh, gravel 14 - Bud Rogall, salary, road work 15 - Dennis Anderson, salary, road work 16 - Tom Caron, snow plowing 17 - Robert Lundgren, snow plow -road work 18 - Rick Juleen, helping in park 19 - Elwood West, police salary 20 - R. Raymond, police salary 21 - Conrad Seabloom, bond payment 22 - Oskey Bros., oil and gas 23 - Jack Rector, salary, road work $ 22.75 5.75 4.75 18.50 43 2.00 730.00 100.00 31.22 24.75 140.64 1,275.00 8.25 122.50 111.38 19.00 6.00 221{.00 18.25 130.00 145.00 530.00 44.40 31.35 #2327 - State Bank of New Brighton (withdrawal) 530.00 Meeting adjourned 10 :15 p.m. • Minutes accepted J,aSa(. 25, 1965, Clerk 81 The January 25 meeting of the Lino Lakes Council was called to order at 8 :00 p.m. by Mayor Domning. All members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrected. Motion by Backlin, second by Speiser, that minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried. Wayne Danheim of Circle Pines outlined the problems recently encoun- tered when non - licensed personnel installed piping and appliances, and asked the village to consider passing an ordnance to have anyone working on the gas system to have a license. Domning asked if an amendment to the present ordinance would be sufficient, Mr. Danheim did not think so. After discussion by the council, Mr. Danheim was advised the matter would be turned over to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. Two reference materials, Gas Piping Ordnance and Heating Code of Mpls. were given to the council. Two guests were present from Lexington VFW, Cmd. William3Andy and Adj. George Helmeke, asking for permission to hold bingo games on Sunday evenings. After discussion, Anderson moved, Speiser seconded, that we grant the permit. Motion carried unanimously.