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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/1992 Council Minutes1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 Staff members present: Public Works Director, Don Volk; Recording Secretary, Joyce Lund; Finance Director, Mary Vaske; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson. Mayor Reinert noted that he had received telephone calls from residents on Rustic Lane who are looking for their easement acquisition checks. Mr. Schumacher will check with the City Attorney on this matter. 1993 LEVY CERTIFICATION Mr. Schumacher explained that the City Council will be required to certify the 1993 preliminary tax levy by September 15, 1992. He distributed a summary sheet of the 1993 Budget noting that this is a balanced budget. Mr. Schumacher also noted that the proposed preliminary budget is 10% higher than the 1992 budget. Mr. Schumacher explained that the document entitled 1993 Proposed Expenditures contains a page outlining the impact of this levy on a $115,000.00 home and a $150,000.00 home. He also noted that the Centennial School District and the Anoka County taxes are proposed to be lowered in 1993. Mr. Schumacher noted the page in the document containing the schedule for a Certificate of Indebtedness. This is a long term plan for equipment purchases and is designed so that there will be an even flow of expense for this equipment until the year 2000. There was discussion regarding setting the preliminary levy. Council Member Bergeson noted that the proposed levy reflects the higher proposal. Council Member Elliott suggested that this may PAGE 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 be the year to increase the levy since both the school district and the county will decrease their levy. Council Member Bergeson noted that the City has the added burden of sales tax and Mayor Reinert noted that there is no way to predict what will come from state aid. He also noted that Certificates of Indebtedness are a good method of spreading costs over a number of years. There was discussion regarding using Certificates of Indebtedness for capital expenditures. Ms. Vaske explained that this is a good method of purchasing capital equipment and this City is acting responsibly by using Certificates. Mr. Schumacher explained that this matter will be on the agenda for Monday, September 14, 1992. The City Council will have approximately three (3) months to approve the final 1993 Budget and 1993 levy. There was further discussion regarding the proposal to levy $150,000.00 over the 1992 levy. Council Member Bergeson asked for an explanation of budget items beyond the control of the City Council. Mr. Schumacher listed such items as the Centennial Fire District contract, salaries, sales tax, debt on certificates of indebtedness, waste management and others. Mayor Reinert explained that he was opposed to raising taxes when the economy is this poor. Council Member Elliott asked if Mayor Reinert would feel more comfortable with a levy $100,000.00 over the previous levy. Mayor Reinert said yes. Mr. Schumacher explained that it will take seven (7) or eight (8) Council meetings to set the final 1993 Budget and levy. September 24 1992, 5:00 P.M. was set for discussing the Police Department Budget and October 1, 1992, 5:00 P.M. was set for discussing the Public Works Department budget. Dennis Wegan, 1310 Birch Street - Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Wegan is operating a business from his residence in violation of the City Code. His neighbors have voiced complaints about the business. Mr. Wegan was advised of his non - conforming usage and ordered to stop the activity. This matter is now in the courts. Mayor Reinert asked that Mr. Schumacher call the complainants and let them know the status on this matter. Mr. Schumacher explained that he had spent more than an hour and half with Mr. Wegan reviewing the entire matter with him. He reminded Mr. Wegan that he had signed an agreement to discontinue operating a business at his residence. Mr. Wegan noted that similar businesses are being operated in various parts of this City and he felt he was being discriminated against. Mr. Schumacher noted that the City Council should be consistent on all such matters. Council Member Kuether noted that the PAGE 2 1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION �t9 SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 agreement with Mr. Laska was five (5) years and asked why Mr. Wegan was not given five (5) years as well. Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Wegan's hearing would be very soon. Mayor Reinert noted that some residents who operate businesses in residential neighborhoods do not "irritate" their neighbors. ESTABLISH A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mr. Schumacher explained that there was a personnel committee established by the City Council. He asked that the committee be re- established to consider such issues as labor relations, personnel issues, personnel reviews, etc. Mr. Schumacher asked that two (2) Council members and himself be constitued as the committee. Council Member Bergeson asked what the purpose of the committee would be and also asked if employees could bring issues to this committee. Mr. Schumacher said no but the committee would discuss grievances. Mayor Reinert expressed concern that the two (2) Council members would have the support of the full City Council and that there would be no outside political interference. Mr. Schumacher said he felt that the full City Council should discuss critical issues. Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Schumacher to define this committee fully. He said he felt that if there is a situation that requires discipline, the full City Council should be involved. SHOREVIEW PARK SHELTER Mr. Volk explained that the City of Shoreview has offered to Lino Lakes a recreational building at no cost. This building would be moved to Birch Park. The moving and restoration costs would be less than $8,000.00. This includes site preparation of about $3,000.00. Council Member Kuether asked if Lino Lakes needs this building. Mr. Volk explained that it would replace a mobile trailer type building at Birch Park. The structure is in excellent condition and all costs involved would be paid from the Dedicated Park Fund. Mr. Volk was asked to put together a project tracking sheet on this matter for City Council packets. This matter will be placed on the regular Council agenda. 4TH AVENUE SURVEY, MAINTENANCE ISSUE PAGE 3 COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 Mr. Schneider explained that there is a need for ditch maintenance north of Main Street. A resident has offered to do the work at no cost provided a survey and a plan is prepared by the City and bench marks established. An agreement would be completed between the resident and the City. Mayor Reinert asked if the City has a ditch maintenance plan? Mr. Schneider said no however, there is a plan to do a ditch maintenance plan. Mayor Reinert asked why the concern about this particular area? Mr. Schneider said because the City has received an offer to do the work at no cost to the City. Mayor Reinert asked that a plan for paying for the surveying work be prepared and presented to the City Council. MOUND TRAIL IMPROVEMENT Mr. Volk explained that the City of Centerville has asked for bids to overlay the portion of Mound Trail located in the City of Centerville. The very west end of the street is in Lino Lakes and there are two (2) residences in this area. The City of Centerville is stopping the project 650 feet short of completing the entire street. Mr. Volk explained that he is concerned because the portion of Mound Trail in Lino Lakes is in very bad condition. In addition, the Lino Lakes residents are not willing to sign a petition for the improvement because they feel that maintaining the street is an obligation of the City. Mr. Volk was instructed to talk to the City of Centerville regarding the cost of completing the overlay of the entire Mound Trail. AGENDA All items on the proposed agenda for September 14, 1992 were discussed. The work session was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 14, 1992. Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor PAGE 4