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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/11/1992 Council MinutesCOUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES DATE May 11, 1992 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:42 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Reinert, Neal, Eiliott,'Bergeson' MEMBERS ABSENT Ruether Staff members present: City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; City Engineer, Darrell Schneider; Public Works Director, Don Volk; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. Mayor Reinert called for any additions or corrections in the agenda. There were no corrections or additions. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Neal moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM DISPOSITION MINUTES: Council Work Session, April 8, 1992 Approved Council Work Session, April 22, 1992 Approved Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 1992 Approved DISBURSEMENTS: April 30, 1992 Approved May 11, 1992 Approved Centennial Fire Department Approved REGULAR AGENDA PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO FORMER PARK BOARD AND PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEMBERS Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Robert King and Mr. Fred Chase to come forward. He noted that Mr. Bill Nissen is unable to attend this evening due to a prior commitment. Mayor Reinert presented plaques to Mr. King and Mr. Chase and thank them for their years PAGE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 of dedicated service on the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Reinert said he would personally deliver Mr. Nissen's plaque to him. Mr. Nissen's plaque is for dedicated "service on the Park Board. Mayor Reinert presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Lino Lakes Lions Club for 20 years of humanitarian service to the people of Lino Lakes. Mr. Ray Johnson said that with great pride and honor he accepted the Certificate on behalf of the Lions Club. Mr. Johnson noted a long list of contributions to the City including, the entire Lino Park with storage facilities, picnic shelters at all parks, the former BMX track, scholarships for students at Centennial and Forest Lake High Schools, Red Cross van, Halloween party at Lino Elementary School, ASF Fair at Centennial High School, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Senior Citizens, lawn mowing, snow plowing driveways, donations to RISE, the purchase of a wellness van which provides blood pressure checks, and diabetes and cholesterol checks and many other projects on the local level. Mr. Johnson noted that the Lino Lakes Lions are also active on the national and international level. Mayor Reinert extended thanks to the Lions Club and all their members. Mr. Johnson noted that approximately one quarter million dollars has been donated to the local community and nearly one half million dollars in total to all projects. OPEN MIKE Roberta Jacoway, 877 Orange Street delivered two (2) petitions to the City Council. The first petition is for a speed sign of 30 MPH posted at the Lake Drive end of Orange Street and the second for a fence around a pond located at the end of Orange and Olive Street. Mrs. Jacoway explained that her area is involved with the neighborhood crime prevention program administered by the Lino Lakes Community Service Officer (CSO). She noted that the CSO officer had recommended that the neighborhood petition for a speed limit sign because traffic is moving very fast on Orange Street. Mrs. Jacoway also said that she had spoken with Mr. Volk, Public Works Director, and asked for "Children at Play" signs. Mr. Volk explained that the City does not post such signs because it appears that the City would be condoning playing in the streets. Mrs. Jacoway said that the neighborhood would just like to let outsiders know that there are many children in this area and they should be cautious. Mrs. Jacoway said that the neighborhood has heard rumors about a new subdivision that is being planned for the west end of Orange and Olive Streets. She noted the drainage problems in the area now and also asked the City Council to consider purchasing an area for parks or playground for her neighborhood. PAGE 2 1 0 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 Mrs. Jacoway also noted that lighting is a problem in her area. She explained that people sometimes turn onto Orange Street by mistake and speed and sometimes cause property damage. She felt a street light and a speed limit sign would help alienate the problem. Mrs. Jacoway again asked for fencing for the drainage area. She explained that neighbors were concerned about what is draining into this pond. Mrs. Jacoway said that Mr. Volk did not satisfy her concerns regarding the placement of hazardous waste in the pond Mayor Reinert acknowledged receipt of the petitions. Council Member Neal said that he would personally view the area tomorrow and said he would help the CSO obtain the proper lighting and signage on Orange Street. Mayor Reinert noted that usually new subdivisions have to donate land or money for park development during the platting process. He explained that the area residents would receive notices of the public hearing regarding the new subdivision and can voice the opinions regarding a neighborhood park at that time. Mayor Reinert also noted that the City is in the process of developing a Comprehensive Park Plan and Mrs. Jacoway could stop in at city hall and view the park plan for her area. He also noted that fencing will not stop children from getting into a ponding area. He also explained that all of Lino Lakes has a high ground water problem and it is not feasible to fence all ponding areas. Mayor Reinert said that the Public Works Department will look into the situation. Mrs. Jacoway said that the CSO Officer had said that Orange Street could be patrol and speeders clocked. Mayor Reinert noted that some of the speeders could be her neighbors. Mayor Reinert thanked Mrs. Jacoway for coming this evening. ENGINEER'S REPORT SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 07 - 92 Amending the Lino Lakes City Code Regarding Connections With Sanitary Sewer Required - Mr. Schneider that the first reading was held on April 27, 1992. At that time it was explained that the current policy on this matter did not agree with the City Code, Appendix B. This ordinance will amend the City Code, Appendix B to agree with the current policy. Mr. Schneider also explained that there currently is nothing in the City Code that would require a resident to hook up to municipal water at the time they hook up to sanitary sewer if municipal water is available. He felt that once the septic system fails, there sometimes is water pollution and recommended PAGE 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 that the proposed Ordinance No. 07 - 92 include wordage that would require the resident to connect to municipal water at the time they connect to sanitary sewer. Mr. Schneider also recommended that the Municipal Water Ordinance be amended to read that when a well failed and the resident connected to the municipal water system, they must also connect to the sanitary sewer. Council Member Neal moved to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 07 - 92 as amended. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 07 - 92 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Change Order - Mr. Schneider explained that at the regular Lino Lakes City Council meeting held on April 27, 1992, Resolution No. 92 - 52 was adopted which approved the plans and specifications for Wenzel Farms, Third Addition. This resolution passed with the understanding that a change order would be prepared which would add the Wenzel Farms, Third Addition quantities to the existing Wenzel Farms contract. This change order has been prepared in the amount of $118,909.08 and is being submitted at this time to the City Council for approval. Mr. Schneider recommended approval of the change order. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve Change Order No. 6 to the Wenzel Farms contract to include those quantities for Wenzel Farms, Third Addition. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 92 - 65 Accepting Bids for controls and Telemetry System for the Water System - Mr. Schneider explained that bids for this project were accepted at the regular Council meeting held on April 27, 1992 and the award was delayed to allow further review of the bids. After further review and discussion between TKDA and the City's staff, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to the Prest Company in the amount of $29,995.00. Although the Prest Company is the second lowest bidder with the lowest bid being submitted by Edison Controls, Inc., the lowest bid was deemed unresponsive to the request for information to be submitted with the bid. The Prest Company proposal also better complied to the functional specification requirements. Council Member Bergeson asked if the water tower construction was within budget. Mr. Schneider said well within budget. He also noted that $35,000.00 was budgeted for the controls and the bid being recommended tonight is for $29,995.00 which is also within budget. Mr. Hawkins noted that this matter was discussed at the Wednesday staff meeting. He said that he would agree with Mr. Schneider's PAGE 4 12 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 recommendation based on the information that was presented at that meeting. Mr. Schumacher asked what a pumping rate transmitter was. Mr. Schneider explained that each well has a meter and the reading of each meter can be transmitted to a central location computer. This allows better monitoring of the activity of each well. Council Member Neal asked if a light had been constructed on the new water tower. Mr. Schneider said he would check. A light was to be placed on the water tower last week. Council Member Elliott moved to approve Resolution No. 92 - 65 awarding the contract to the Prest Company. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 92 - 65 can be found at the end of these minutes. PUBLIC HEARING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FINAMART, 7509 LAKE DRIVE Mayor Reinert noted that this is the last hearing regarding land use matters that will be heard before the City Council. These types of hearings will be held at the Planning and Zoning Board in the future. This item has been before the Planning and Zoning Board and has been forwarded to the City Council for the public hearing. Mr. Schneider explained that originally last fall, FinaMart had presented a proposal to remodel and improve the present FinaMart site. The City Council had strongly encouraged the FinaMart representatives to remove the present structure and rebuild the entire site. Plans have been submitted for a 2,375 square foot convenience gas station and future detached car wash. The site is a three (3) plus acre site located at the southwest quadrant of I35W and Lake Drive. The site is zoned Light Industrial and automobile service stations are allowed in this zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The Planning and Zoning Board approved the request and recommended approval with some modifications. Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. (NAC) have also reviewed the site plan and signage plan and have several recommendations for the City Council. Mr. Dan Dege, an architect working for FinaMart presented the site plan. He noted that last fall at the first public hearing, FinaMart was strongly directed to place the parking area in another location. This has been incorporated into the revised plan. Mr. Dege noted that it is planned to raise the existing freeway sign to the maximum allowed by the City Code. He noted that a car wash is planned but will be delayed until municipal PAGE 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 water and sanitary sewer are available or a 100% capture plan can be approved. Mr. Dege noted that Rice Creek Watershed District is currently reviewing this plan and a permit is expected. All utilities will be installed underground and there will be no overhead utility wires. Mr. Dege explained that this is a total raze and rebuild plan. The exterior walls of the building will be rock faced block. Windows will constructed on both the east and west side. A landscaping plan has been prepared and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with modifications. There will be another double row of evergreen trees planted along the entire south boundary of the property. Mr. Dege noted that it is planned to close the current station sometime in June and the entire project should take about 75 days to complete. Council Member Neal said he heard rumors that a Hardy's Restaurant has considered locating on the site. Mr. Dege said there had been some investigation on the matter, but Hardy's will not locate on this site. The building itself will contain a deli with a sit -down self -serve area. Mr. Don Morrow, representing FinaMart said the site will be similar to the Belle Plaine site. Council Member Bergeson asked about truck parking. Mr. Dege said that no overnight truck parking is allowed. There will be a limit to parking hours and this will be posted. FinaMart has every intent to control overnight parking. Mr. Schumacher asked about the septic system. Mr. Dege said that the present system will be relocated to the west beyond the truck parking area. Mayor Reinert opened the public hearing at 7:12 P.M. Ken Skoglund, 7481 Lake Drive explained that he has presented his concern about trunk parking to the FinaMart people and the City Council many times. However, overnight truck parking still continues. He noted an instance when a trunk was parked for four (4) days. Mr. Skoglund explained that no one knows what is in the truck trailers and he wanted the present ordinance enforced. He said that refrigerator trucks are left running all night and this is very noisy. Mr. Skoglund also explained that he had EPA do an air quality study of the area in 1985 and the site was 10 decimals over the standard at that time. Mr. Morrow asked if Mr. Skoglund had been in the store and complained about the situation. Mr. Skoglund said not recently. He explained that there is only one (1) person there at night and felt it was not a good idea to knock on a truck door at night. PAGE 6 13 14 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 Mr. Dege explained that the present facility does not have windows overlooking the parking area and the attendant cannot tell when a truck is parking. The new building will have windows facing the parking area and will allow the attendant time to interrupt a trucker preparing to stay for a period of time. There was no one else to speak at this public hearing. Mr. Morrow said that he will bring the truck parking problem to the attention of the store manager. The manager should do everything possible including calling the police if the situation persists. Mr. Dege also noted that the new facility will be better lighted and should be constantly monitored. Mr. Schumacher asked if parking will be limited. Mr. Dege said that signs will be posted indicating a two (2) hour parking maximum. Mr. Schumacher asked about the concrete block facing on the new building. Mr. Dege explained that it is similar to rough stone and it is the standard for all new and upgraded FinaMart facilities. Council Member Bergeson asked if the fencing proposed for along the south property line would be a better sound barrier if it were continued along the side to the parking area. He also asked about the light and if it would affect the neighbors. Mr. Dege explained that the Planning and Zoning Board had proposed fencing that would stop at the curb. Mr. Schneider said extending the fence would help. Mr. Schneider said he would prefer to see a double row of trees rather than the fence. Mr. Dege said that trees do not require the maintenance that fencing does. Mr. Kirmis, NAC read the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Board and the staff recommendations. He noted the signage issue. Currently there are three (3) types of signs on the property. The first sign is an existing pylon sign that FinaMart proposes to raise to 65 feet. This sign is within the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. The second sign is a ground sign. Currently this sign contains 115.5 square feet. The maximum allowed by the Sign Ordinance is 32 square feet in area. The applicant is willing to reduce the size of this sign but a variance will still be required. Mr. Kirmis said that he felt there was some justification for granting a variance for the new downsized sign since it will lessen the existing non - conformity. The third sign issue is the proposed wall sign for the new building. The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the actual sign surface but not exceeding any structural or supporting elements such as uprights, aprons, poles, beams or standards is considered to be a sign area. If the definition of a sign area is determined to mean that all illuminated elements containing the "Fina" or " FinaMart" PAGE 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 designation are to be considered "Sign area ", then the proposed wall signage is in excess of that required by ordinance by approximately 15 %. Currently 20% of building face is allowed. The lighted area, as proposed, consists of approximately 35 %. If the determination is made that "sign area" reflects only that area of the sign's characters, then the proposed wall signage would be in compliance with minimum sign area requirements covering only 4% of the building face on the east and west elevations. Mayor Reinert noted that there would be no arrows flashing or blinking. Mr. Dege said that plans for new FinaMarts are being considered in Hopkins and Bloomington and for exact illumination and they are not being considered a sign in these two (2) cities. Mr. Dege noted that the illumination will be directed toward I35E and Lake Drive. Council Member Bergeson asked if all signs would be within the height limitation. Mr. Schneider said yes. Mr. Morrow asked if the ground sign would be "grandfathered" if it were downsized to be closer to the Sign Ordinance requirements. Council Member Bergeson said he felt a variance would be required because essentially the entire site is being renovated. Mayor Reinert asked what the value of the building permit will be. Mr. Morrow estimated about $400,000.00. The total renovation costs will be from $900,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. Mr. Dege asked if changing this sign will cause FinaMart to return to the City Council, can the old sign remain as is and be "grandfathered ". Mr. Hawkins explained that the City Council does have the right to request a variance and if the variance fails, FinaMart has the right to leave the sign as it currently is. Council Member Elliott moved to close the public hearing at 8:00 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider read the Council options and recommendations from the "green sheet ". The recommendations are as follows: Options No. 1 and No. 2 are recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. A curb barrier is provided to the east side of the site's southernmost row of parking as illustrated on Exhibit C. 2. Curb cut widths subject to approval of City Engineer. 3. Additional landscaping is provided to the south of the southernmost truck parking stall including trees from the end of the fence to the westernmost and or the truck parking area. 4. An assurance is made that the proposed screening fence is of a variety which will produce an effective 50 percent screen, PAGE 8 15 16 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 a double row of evergreens, 10' apart, balled and burlapped. 5. The car wash shall not be constructed until such time as sewer and water is available, or an acceptable recycle system is devised to accommodate 100% of the water from the car wash. 6. Drainage and Utility plans are subject to approval by the RCWD. 7. Dispensing devices are in clear view of attendant at all times per section 79.903 of the State Fire Code. 8. City Council review and approve signage proposal. Staff would recommend as follows: a. Pylon - Existing pylon sign be raised to 65 feet as allowed by Ordinance. b. Ground Sign - Would be processed for a variance for the new downsized sign if determined to be necessary by the City Attorney. c. Wall Signage - Lighted portion of sign be allowed as proposed with elimination of lighting of the building and diesel canopy to the south. d. No additional wall signage allowed on site without an amended conditional use permit. Mr. Hawkins was asked how best to move forward with this situation. Mr. Hawkins suggested that the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to his review of the necessity for a variance for the ground sign and if a variance is required and if FinaMart does not want to apply for the variance, the present sign can remain. There appears to be no opposition to downsizing the sign, the legal question of whether or not a variance is required must be resolved. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for FinaMart with the conditions outlined by the City Engineer and subject to the review by the City Attorney of the ground sign need for a variance. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S REPORT FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 09 - 92, Moratorium Ordinance Regulating Pornographic Materials - Mr. Hawkins explained that this matter was discussed at the April 27, 1992 regular Council meeting and again at the May 6, 1992 Council Work Session. The City Council had directed him to draft a moratorium ordinance allowing time for the City to put in place a comprehensive ordinance regulating pornographic materials. Council Member Bergeson said he felt that a 180 day moratorium would not be adequate and suggested that it be a 365 day moratorium. Mr. Hawkins suggested that the Council enact a 180 day moratorium PAGE 9 1 1 1 17 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 with the idea that it could be extended to 365 days or simply enact a 365 day moratorium. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 09 - 92 as outlined by the City Attorney, amend the length of the moratorium to 365 days (one year) and dispense with the reading. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 09 - 92 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Repealing Appendix B of the Lino Lakes City Code, Zoning Ordinance - Mr. Hawkins explained that the City Council has adopted the second reading of Ordinance No. 15 - 91 which would amend the Lino Lakes City Code, Appendix B. The City Charter requires that the ordinance be published showing the old text lined out and the new text underlined. Publication would be very costly and someone from the staff or someone hired by the City would spend a considerable amount of time preparing the ordinance for publication. Mr. Hawkins suggested to avoid spending a lot of staff time and money that the entire Zoning Ordinance, Appendix B be repealed and an entirely new Zoning Ordinance, Appendix B -1 be adopted by the City Council. A summary could then be published and the entire procedure would entail less time and would not be as costly. The entire Zoning Ordinance as prepared by the Planning and Zoning Board would be enacted without any changes. A new public hearing would be called and there would be two (2) readings of the new ordinance as required by the City Charter. Mr. Schumacher explained that he would hire someone to prepare the present Zoning Ordinance for publication. This is not budgeted and would take some time. Mr. Schumacher said that he plans to ask the Charter Commission to consider a revision of this portion of the City Charter. Council Member Elliott moved to rescind the first and second reading of Ordinance No. 15 - 91 and request staff to prepare the proper method to repeal the present Zoning Ordinance, Appendix B and prepare a new Zoning Ordinance, Appendix B -1 for a first reading before the City Council. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 69 ADOPTING THE PERSONAL COMPUTER PURCHASE PLAN Mr. Schumacher explained that a computer purchase program has been in place and four (4) City employees have purchased computers under this plan. Computers similar to those used by staff are purchased by the City and sold to City Employees at cost. The employee pays for the computer through a payroll deduction plan. The purpose of the computer purchase program is PAGE 10 18 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 to get computers into the hands of employees who regularly use computers. The'employee becomes more familiar with the computer and software and hopefully, the employee will become more functional in the use of the computers. Mayor Reinert asked what would happen if the employee terminated employment prior to paying their contract in full. Mr. Schumacher explained that the contract requires the employee to pay the entire debt prior to leaving employment. Council Member Elliott moved to approve Resolution No. 92 - 69 Adopting the Personal Computer Purchase Plan. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 92 - 69 can be found at the end of these minutes. FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 08 - 92, REQUIRING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE FOR EVERY RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD AND BUSINESS IN LINO LAKES Mr. Volk explained that several mandates have been placed on municipalities regarding solid waste issues. In an effort to comply with the mandates, the City of Lino Lakes formed a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). The committee consists of eight (8) Lino Lakes residents including one (1) staff member and one (1) Council Member. The committee has drafted an ordinance requiring all businesses and residents to properly dispose of their solid waste materials and recommend that the City Council adopt this ordinance. The committee will proceed to work on the remaining mandate deadlines. Mr. Volk noted that currently approximately 20% of all Lino Lakes residents and business do not subscribe to a collection service. The proposed ordinance will require solid waste collection service for every residential household and business in Lino Lakes. Mayor Reinert noted that those who do not subscribe to a service sometimes leave their refuse along side of the roads. This practice has become a burden for the City. Mr. Volk estimated that the Public Works Department spends approximately eight (8) man -hours per week picking up refuse along the streets. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 08 - 92. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF SOME CONSOLIDATION MEMBERS AND APPOINTING CONSOLIDATION MEMBERS Mr. Schumacher explained that at the May 6th Council work PAGE 11 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 session, Council Members were informed of the resignation of four (4) members. The resignations leave two (2) regular position open and two (2) alternate positions open. Several names were submitted at the work session for membership, two (2) of which did express interest in serving on this committee. Mayor Reinert suggested that a member of the Planning and Zoning Board be appointed to one (1) position. Mr. Schumacher had checked with several members and they were not interested. It was suggested that two (2) members be appointed at this time and the two (2) alternates appointed later. Council Member Neal moved to appoint Mr. Joseph W. Schmidt and Mr. Paul Irvine to the Consolidation Committee. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Elliott moved to accept the resignation of Don Volk, Marilyn Elsenpeter, Raymond Johnson and Harold Lehmann. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Bergeson moved to officially move Bill Houle from alternate status to regular member status. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Consideration of Appointing Subcommittee Representative, Common Ground Committee - Mr. Schumacher explained that the Common Ground Committee was formed to look at sharing services and equipment between the communities. It was the consensus of the Common Ground Committee to break down into subcommittees to review Police and Public Works. The make -up of the subcommittee would be one (1) elected official and one (1) appropriate staff member from each community. The subcommittee is to look at both police and public works and come back to the committee with options and recommendations. Council Member Elliott moved to appoint Council Member Neal and Council Member Kuether to the subcommittee because they are the Police Department and Public Works Department liaisons. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher noted that the subcommittee will hold an organizational meeting shortly. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Gambling License for St. Joseph's Catholic Church August Festival - Mrs. Anderson explained that each year St. Joseph's Catholic Church holds their annual fund raiser in PAGE 12 19 20 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 August. A gambling license is granted for this occasion. Mrs. Anderson noted that there has never been a problem with the license. Council Member Elliott moved to grant the gambling license to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Tax Forfeit Lots - Mrs. Anderson explained that the Anoka County Land Commissioner has notified her of a number of parcels that are in the process of going tax forfeit. Twenty two (22) parcels are located in the Lino Air Park, one (1) parcel is in Sunset Oaks, another parcel is located at the east end of Oak Lane and the last parcel is 1 /17th of a lot on the west side of Reshanau Lake. Mrs. Anderson recommended that the City Council allow the 22 parcels in the Lino Air Park go tax forfeit. She noted that the developer had spoken to her and indicated that he would be redeeming the lots and then developing them. Mrs. Anderson also recommended that the City Council allow the 1 /17th of the lot on Reshanau Lake to go tax forfeit. There are still 15 other interested land owners on this lot and their portion of the taxes are paid. Council Member Bergeson suggested that the tax forfeit portions of the lot be offered to other landowners on the golf course. Mrs. Anderson recommended that the City Council apply for title to the lot in Sunset Oaks as it does contain a holding pond that is important to the overall area drainage. She also recommended that the City Council apply for title to the lot at the east end of Oak Lane. The lot could be used for a vehicle turn - around. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the recommendations of the City Clerk. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Janitorial Service for City Facilities - Mr. Volk explained that early in 1992 the City opened two (2) new buildings, the fire station and the police station. These new buildings added an increased work load for the former part -time janitor. It is important that the City Council address the issue of hiring a full -time janitor or contract with a private janitorial service. Mr. Volk explained that he established a list of janitorial duties necessary to maintain all three (3) facilities and quotations were solicited from private contracting services. Quotations were based on the duty list which correlates with what is actually being completed by the part -time janitor now on PAGE 13 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 staff. During the last Council work session, Mr. Volk reviewed the quotations with the City Council and compared contracted services with hiring a full -time janitor. The result of the comparisons is a list of pros /cons of City employee vs contracted services. The comparison was given to the City Council for their review. Mr. Volk discussed contracted services with various staff and department heads. Police Chief Campbell expressed concern about a contracted service and the Fire Chief Bennett expressed appreciation for the present staff janitor. Many other City employees have also expressed concern about the work quality we may lose by contracting custodial services. Mr. Volk recommended that the City Council hire the part -time janitor (Mike Kriz) on a full -time basis. He noted that 25% of his wages will be paid by the Centennial Fire Department. Council Member Neal moved to hire Mr. Mike Kriz as a full -time non -union permanent janitor. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Robinson Golf Course - Council Member Bergeson noted that he had heard that a golf course was planned for the northwest corner of Lino Lakes in the rural area. He asked if a site plan review was required by the City Code. It was explained that if buildings were planned, a site and building plan review would be required. Permits will be needed from the DNR and RCWD. Council Member Bergeson asked that this matter be placed on the next Council work session agenda. Council Member Elliott moved to adjourn at 8:42 P.M. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on May 26, 1992. Mar�lynAG. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor PAGE 14 21 22 Council Member Neal introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 07 - 92 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LINO LAKES CITY CODE BY AMENDMENT TO SECTION 402.02, CONNECTIONS WITH SEWER REQUIRED The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1. Connections with Sewer Required. Section 402.02 of the Lino Lakes City Code is amended to read as follows: Section 402.02. Any buildings used for human habitation or for human occupancy, including all business buildings, unless specifically exempted by the Council on the grounds that no human beings occupy or use such buildings and no sewage wastes are generated therein, located on property adjacent to a sewer main, or in a block through which the sewer extends, shall be required to petition for sanitary sewer service and to connect thereto when their present on- site sewage system fails. The owner of such property shall pay all assessments for sanitary sewer in accordance with Lino Lakes assessment policies. No permits will be granted for reconstruction of existing on -site systems when City sanitary sewer service is available to such property. Agricultural buildings hereafter constructed within the City on property adjacent to a sewer main or in a block through which the system extends, shall be provided with a connection to the municipal sanitary sewer system for the disposal of all human wastes. If water service is also available to the property, a petition for and a connection to the water system shall also be required and the owner of such property shall pay all assessments in accordance with the Lino Lakes assessment policies. Passed this 11th day of May , 1992 by the Lino Lakes City Council. ATTEST: Marily G. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Council Member Elliott and upon vote being taken 1 1 ORDINANCE NO. 07 - 92 Page -2 thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Neal, Reinert, Elliott, Bergeson. The following voted against same: None, Council Member Kuether was absent. Whereupon the said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. 23 24 Council Member Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 65 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR CONTROLS AND TELEMETRY SYSTEM FOR THE LINO LAKES WATER SYSTEM WHEREAS: pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the Controls and Telementry System for the Lino Lakes Water System, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement: NAME & ADDRESS Edison Controls, Inc. The Prest Company Bentec Engineering Corporation Adaptive Control Technology, Inc. AMOUNT OF BID $19,809.00 Base $24,163.00 Base $27,614.00 Base $33,000.00 Base AND WHEREAS, it appears that The Prest Company is the lowest responsible bidder capable of providing all new control equipment and responsive to the request for bids, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: 1. The Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the attached contract with The Prest Company for the installation of Controls and Telemetry System for the Lino Lakes Water System according to plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk in the amount of $24,163.00 base and $5,832.00 total alternate bids. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract has been signed. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this llth day of May, 1992. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 65 Page -2 Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer 25 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Neal and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Neal, Reinert, Elliott, Bergeson. The following voted against same: None, Council Member Kuether was absent. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed. 26 RESOLUTION NO. 92 -69 RESOLUTION ADOPTING PERSONAL COMPUTER PURCHASE PLAN WHEREAS, it has been posed that the City establish a purchase plan to assist employees in the purchase of personal computers; and WHEREAS, the objective of such a plan would be to increase computer literacy skills of City employees by exposure to the use of personal computers at home; and WHEREAS, the use of personal computers at home would increase the familiarity and ease with which City employees use computers and computer technology; and WHEREAS, an Employee Personal Computer Plan has been proposed as set forth in Exhibit "A" appear to be reasonable and proper; and WHEREAS, it would be reasonable and proper to include City Council members in the purchase plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that the Employee Personal Computer Purchase Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A" be and hereby is approved, and the City Administrator be and hereby is authorized to implement the terms set forth in the Employee Personal Computer Purchase Plan. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and without publication. Attest: / ')1` `±_'1 Marilyn G. Anderson City Clerk Page 1 Vern Reinert Mayor