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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1993 Council Minutes1 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS:. ABSENT December 20 1993 6:30 P.M. 6:46 P.M. Reinert, Neal, Elliott, Bergeson Kuether Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; Parks Director, Marty Asleson and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. Setting the Agenda: The agenda was approved as submitted. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Elliott moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM DISBURSEMENTS: December 20, 1993 REGULAR AGENDA OPEN MIKE No one appeared under open mike. PARK BOARD REPORT, MARTY ASLESON DISPOSITION Approved Set Public Hearing for Comprehensive Park Plan Amendment at the Park Board for February 7, 1994, 6:30 P.M. - Council Member Neal moved to set the public hearing. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Recognition of Friends of the Parks Foundation Donations, Update Regarding Friends of the Parks Foundation - Mr. Asleson introduced Ms. Jacquelyne Farm, a member of the Park Board. He noted that the Foundation is a 509A3 non-profit support organization started by Lino Lakes resident and Park Board Member 37 380 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1993 Jacquelyn Farm. Mr. Asleson explained that with Ms. Farm's vision and determination, the Foundation is off to a good start and now has a working Board of Directors with the mission of enhancing the Parks and Recreation opportunities for residents of Lino Lakes. In addition, funding for the establishment of the Foundation was secured, and the legal work accomplished through Ms. Farm's husband Tom's business firm of Olsen, Thielen and Company, LTD. Ms. Farms explained that the Friends of the Parks Foundation has been in existence for a little more than one (1) year. It is a non-profit organization and was formed to help gather donations for Lino Lakes City Parks. Ms. Farm noted that finances are "tight" everywhere and although the City Council is very willing to help finance park development, there just are not enough tax dollars to finance all that is needed. The formation of the Foundation will allow citizens to contribute time and money to the foundation and receive a tax benefit. In addition, the Foundation can go into the community and solicit funds from organizations and from other governmental agencies. Ms. Farm read the names of the many contributors to the Foundation. She also noted that the Foundation started with a five (5) member board and has now gone to a 10 member board. Eventually there will be a 15 member board. Ms. Farm also noted some of the projects completed by the Foundation including the publishing and distribution of a brochure. Ms. Farm explained some of the projects that the Foundation worked on during the past year. She explained that the Foundation had a booth at the Earth Day celebration and sold plant seedlings. The Foundation also hada booth at the Sandbur Days celebration and handed out peacock feathers. At this time the Foundation has $2,867.00 in its treasury. Ms. Farm explained that she moved to this community about 10 years ago. The area then was more rural. However, the City is developing and is taking on a certain identity and the newer residents feel that the need for recreation is very important. It is hoped that the Foundation will help promote recreational opportunities in the City for all residents. Mayor Reinert thanked Ms. Farm for her work with the Foundation. Mr. Asleson also thanked Ms. Farm and noted that her husbands business was instrumental in getting all of the legal work accomplished for the Foundation. He also noted that Mr. Farm had donated a popcorn popper and a park bench to the Foundation. The City Council thanked Ms. Farm for her work. PAGE 2 1 1 1 1 N COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1993 OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Approving a Gambling License Renewal for the VFW Post #6583 Ladies Auxiliary - Gambling licenses must be renewed bi-annually with the State of Minnesota. Although the Lino Lakes Gambling Ordinance does not specifically address the license period, the Ordinance does adopt State Statute Chapter 349 which regulates the State license period. Therefore, the Lino Lakes license period coincides with the State license period. The gambling license for the VFW Post #6583 Ladies Auxiliary expires on March 31, 1993. The Ladies Auxiliary has applied for renewal of their license and if approved by the State and if the City Council approves the renewal this evening, the renewal of the license should be effective April 1, 1993. Ms. Anderson explained that all of the necessary filings from this organization are current. Also it has been determined that this organization has complied with the Gambling Ordinance in regard to contributing not less than 10% of their profits to benefit the residents of Lino Lakes. Some of their donations include: Fair Share, Community Food Shelf, Brownie Troop #34, Centennial Fire District; Lino Lakes Senior Center, City of Lino Lakes, Centennial Boys Soccer Club, Centennial Choir as well as a number of other organizations and many individual families in this community. Council Member Neal moved to approve the renewal of the VFW Post #6583 Ladies Auxiliary gambling license. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Reinert noted that many people in this community do things for the community when there is a great need. He noted that Council Member Neal has been busy distributing food and toys to the needy for that past couple of weeks. Mayor Reinert extended his personal thanks to Council Member Neal for his work. Council Member Neal explained that he has the help of many people and organizations such as the Circle Pines Police Department, the Lino Lakes Police Department, the Lino Lakes Lions Club and two (2) sheriff's deputies. He also explained that Anoka County had about $1,000.00 in food and toys that he helped deliver to 33 needy families in the community. Council Member Neal explained that this is truly a community effort. Mayor:Reinert noted the many groups in the twin cities that solicit toys and distribute them, however these efforts usually do not'benefit areas such as PAGE 3 381 3 8t COUNCIL MEETING Lino Lakes. DECEMBER 20, 1993 Mayor Reinert wished everyone a happy holiday and a good 1994. Council Member Bergeson moved to adjourn at 6:46 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council on January 10, 1994. LA -C- Marilyn Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor PAGE 4