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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/12/1994 Council Minutes06 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES DATE : December 124 1994 TIME STARTED 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:05 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Reinert, Neal, Ruether, Elliott, Bergeson MEMBERS ABSENT : None Staff members present: City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Acting City Engineer, John Powell; Parks and Recreation Director, Marty Asleson; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. SETTING THE AGENDA Mr. Schumacher asked that Regular Agenda Item No. 3 be delayed until the next regular Council meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Kuether moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM DISPOSITION Consideration of Minutes: Council Work Session, October 22, 1994 Approved Council Budget Session, November 19, 1994 Approved Regular Council Meeting, November 28, 1994 Approved REGULAR AGENDA OPEN MIKE Al Ross, 6356 Ware Road - Mr. Ross thanked the City Council and City Engineer for their work to provide municipal utility PAGE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 services to his residence. He explained that the hook-up is completed and he is very satisfied. CONSIDERATION OF DISBURSEMENTS Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the November 30, 1994, December 12, 1994 and the Centennial Fire District disbursements as presented. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, JOHN POWELL Mr. Powell did not have a report. PARK BOARD REPORT, MARTY ASLESON Consideration of Living Waters Lutheran Church Park Dedication - Mr. Asleson explained that the Living Waters Lutheran Church has submitted a letter requesting reconsideration of their park dedication agreement. Pastor Wayne Kendrick, and parishioner Ted Erkanbrak recently met with Mr. Powell, Ms. Wyland and Mr. Asleson to discuss the concerns that were raised in the letter. Mr. Asleson included a copy of this letter and the minutes of the Park Board meeting in the Council packets. The original park and trail dedication agreement for the Church called for a trail along Birch Street and a dedicated linear park trail along the north side of the property traveling from the east to the west, connecting to Country Lakes Estates and eventually to Country Lake Park. The trail along the north side of the property was requested as a dedication in lieu of a $10,000.00 cash dedication. The overall cost for the trail per the dedication agreement exceeds the costs that the Church would have paid on a straight cash dedication. The Church is proposing to dedicate the land for this trail and the remainder in cash for construction purposes. The Park Board reviewed the park dedication agreement and then moved to require the transportation trail along Birch Street, as shown on their site plan, and construction of a gravel base for this trail according to standards outlined in the City Code. In addition, the Park Board moved to require a land dedication for the 15 foot wide trail on the north side of the property as shown on the site plan and a cash donation equal to $7,250.00. Mr. Asleson recommended that the City Council approved the revised park dedication plan for Living Waters Lutheran Church. PAGE 2 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 Council Member Kuether asked if anyone has spoken to the property owner on the east side of the property to let them know that there will eventually be a trail in this area. Mr. Asleson explained that Pastor Kendrick had spoken to the landowner. Council Member Bergeson noted that at the Council work session, there was discussion regarding moving the trail along Birch Street to the north side of the pond. Mr. Asleson explained that this change would interfere with the parking lot expansion planned for that area. Screening will be provided along the eastern portion of this property to help screen the church and trail. Council Member Kuether felt that someone from the City should explain to the homeowner on the east exactly what will be constructed in this area. Mr. Asleson explained that the trail is approximately 60 feet from the home and situated on an utility easement. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the park dedication as outlined by the Park Board. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESIGNATION OF CLIFF ROSS FROM SERGEANTS POSITION, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that Officer Ross submitted a letter resigning his sergeant's position effective January 1, 1995 for personal reasons. Officer Ross will remain a Lino Lakes Police Officer. Council Member Kuether moved to accept Officer Ross's resignation from the sergeant's position. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT, BILL HAWRINS Consideration of Accepting Right -of -Way Deed from Dale and Betty Ramsden and Authorization to Disburse the Agreed Settlement - Mr. Hawkins explained that part of the reconfiguration of the Lino Industrial Park necessitated the acquisition of additional right- of-way. Negotiations were conducted with the property owners after appraisals were completed. The Ramsden's have accepted the City's offer for a parcel at the appraised value plus appraisal fees. Mr. Hawkins recommended that the City Council accept the warranty deed from the Ramsdens. Council Member Kuether moved to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 98 ADOPTING THE 1995 PAY PROGRAM, RANDY SCHUMACHER PAGE 3 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 Mr. Schumacher explained that the Pay Program is comprehensive and includes all full-time employees. Negotiations with the Lino Lakes Management Association union have not been concluded and the Pay Program to be considered at this time does not include this group of employees. The portion of the Pay Program to be considered at this time includes all non-union positions with the exception of the Economic Development Department Secretary and the City Administrator. Every municipality is mandated to develop a pay equity plan for all of its employees. Virtually every city in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area has already adopted a pay plan. The basis of a Pay Program is defined as having a minimum (starting) wage/salary and a maximum wage/salary and a set number of equal sized steps. Mr. Schumacher noted that there are many benefits of using a Pay Program. It allows the City a better chance at compliance with Pay Equity, future employees know what their salary potential will be, salary administration becomes less arbitrary, and adjustments can more easily be made effective January first of each year. Advancement through the steps of a Pay Program are not automatic since employees must demonstrate satisfactory performance over the course of the year. The steps of a Pay Program can be adjusted each year by the City Council. The percentage of adjustment is generally the Cost of Living. Employees who have reached the top of their scale will receive increases only as the wage range moves, or if their job has changed significantly enough to require a reclassification. Mr. Schumacher explained that the City Council has talked about the Pay Program over the last few months and adoption of Resolution No. 94 - 98 will bring the City of Lino Lakes into compliance with the State mandated pay program. Council Member Kuether noted that the resolution states that the steps of the Pay Program will be adjusted each year by the City Council. She asked that "will" be changed to "can" so that the City Council will not be required to give salary adjustments when it appears that the City is not in a position to do so. Council Member Bergeson noted that the final paragraph of the resolution contains dollar figures. He asked if dollars are included for the Economic Development Secretary and the City Administrator. Mr. Schumacher said no, only the non-union persons who will actually receive benefit from passage of the resolution. Salary adjustments for the other two (2) positions will be considered at another Council meeting. Mr. Hawkins felt that the resolution was worded properly and that the employees PAGE 4 1 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 covered by the resolution could be paid at this time. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 - 98 and dispense with the reading. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 94 - 98 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 96 ADOPTING THE FINAL 1995 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND THE SEWER AND WATER BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that pursuant to State Statute, a final 1995 General Fund revenue and expenditure budget must be adopted by the City Council. Also, per the 1994 utility rate study, a 1995 Sewer Revenue/Expenditure Budget and a 1995 Water Revenue/Expenditure Budget should also be adopted. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 - 96 which contains all the figures that were presented at the Truth in Taxation hearing, will bring the City into compliance with State Statutes and Charter requirements. Mr. Schumacher explained that the City was required to adopt a preliminary levy in September. That preliminary levy proposed a $100,000.00 increase. Since that time, the City Council has met several times to consider the 1995 Budget. The result is that the proposed levy was reduced by $50,000.00. This levy represents a tax rate increase of 2.8% Mr. Schumacher detailed items that are included in the budget. The final 1995 budget total is $3,601,584.00 and represents a balanced budget. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 - 96 Adopting the Final 1995 General Operating Budget and the Sewer and Water Budgets for the City of Lino Lakes. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 94 - 96 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 97 CERTIFYING THE 1994 TAX LEVY, COLLECTABLE IN 1995, RANDY SCHUMACHER Pursuant to State Statute, a final 1994 collectable 1995 tax levy must be adopted. This levy is made up of an amount which includes the total of the General Operating levy, the Certificate of Indebtedness levies and the Public Project Revenue Bond levy. In September, the City Council adopted a preliminary levy of $2,684,350.00. The Council has since lowered the final levy to $2,634,350.00, which is a $50,000.00 decrease from the preliminary levy. The levy to be certified to Anoka County is as follows: PAGE 5 1 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1994 Levy Less HACA $2,634,350.00 (434,924.00) Certified to Anoka County $2,199,426.00 Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Schumacher to explain the difference the levy figure in Resolution No. 94 - 97 and the levy figure stated above. Mr. Schumacher explained that the levy figure in the resolution is for the general operating budget and the figure listed above includes levies for debt retirement. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 - 97. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Voting on the motion, Council Member Bergeson, aye; Council Member Elliott, aye; Council Member Kuether, aye; Council Member Neal, aye; Mayor Reinert, aye. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Reinert asked for a roll call vote on Resolution No. 94 - 96 which adopts the 1995 Operating Budget. Council Member Bergeson, aye; Council Member Elliott, aye; Council Member Kuether, aye; Council Member Neal, aye; Mayor Reinert, aye. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of the minutes of November 22, 1995 (Council Member Kuether was absent.) Council Member Elliott moved to approve the minutes as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether abstaining. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: White Bear Lake Area Public Schools, District #624 will be conducting a referendum revenue authorization election on December 20, 1994. The only polling place in Lino Lakes will be at the Rice Lake Elementary School. Council Member Elliott moved to adjourn at 7:05 P.M. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular meeting held on December 19, 1994. i`� Marilyn" Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor PAGE 6 •11 1 2. Council member Elliott moved its adoption: introduced the following resolution and CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-96 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL 1995 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND THE SEWER AND WATER BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF LINO LAKES. WHEREAS, Pursuant to State Statute, the Lino Lakes City Council is required to adopt a resolution setting out General Fund revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year and, WHEREAS, Based on a utility rate study, the 1995 Sewer and Water Fund budget has been established by the Engineering department and should be adopted through resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the following General Fund operating budget be adopted on a final basis for 1995: 1995 FINAL GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVENUES: Levy $1,922,353.00 Intergovernmental Revenue 658,224.00 Business Licenses and Permits 20,320.00 Non -Business Licenses and Permits 321,450.00 Charges for Services 30,300.00 Public Safety 100,150.00 Municipal Fines 80,000.00 Investments 50,000.00 Miscellaneous 67,000.00 Non -Revenue Receipts 301,787.00 Reserves 50,000.00 TOTAL FINAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES $3,601,584.00 EXPENDITURES: Mayor and Council Elections Page 1 52, 698.00 6,663.00 1 r 1 1 1 1 Expenditures Continued: Administration Cable TV Finance Legal Consultants Economic Development Engineering/Planning Planning and Zoning Board Government Buildings Charter Commission Police Fire Building Inspections Streets Solid Waste Abatement Fleet Management Parks Recreation Park Board Forestry Other -Labor Contingency TOTAL FINAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES n 13 250,336.00 1,430.00 180,874.00 110,000.00 106,313.00 267,122.00 9,175.00 190,041.00 4,250.00 867, 763.00 244,256.00 92,062.00 511,970.00 59,946.00 149, 509.00 252,902.00 81,218.00 5,889.00 57,167.00 100,000.00 $3,601,584.00 LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED: That the following Sewer and Water Budgets be adopted for 1995: 1995 SEWER FUND BUDGET Sewer Revenue Budget Sewer Expenditure Budget 1995 WATER FUND BUDGET Water Revenue Budget Water Expenditure Budget $ 448, 200.00 $ 420,555.00 $ 375,600.00 $ 191,507.00 Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 12th day of December 1994. I n � Anderson Clerk -Treasurer y Vernon F. Reinert -Mayor Page 2 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: Bergeson, Elliott, Kuether, Neal, Reinert. The following voted against same: none. Where upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted: Page 3 1 1 Council member Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-97 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FINAL 1994 TAX LEVY, COLLECTABLE IN 1995. WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is in need of certain funds to pay expenditures for General Fund operating costs anticipated in the year 1995, and WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is in need of certain funds to pay expenses towards Certificate of Indebtedness obligations, and WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is in need of certain funds to pay expenses towards the Public Project Revenue Bonds, and WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is not restricted by levy limitations imposed by the State of Minnesota. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, hereby does levy on a proposed basis the following upon taxable property in said City of Lino Lakes, to -wit: 1. Total amount levied in the year 1994 to be spread for taxes due and payable in the year 1995 (including HACA) is the total sum of $2,634,350.00. 2. The total amount above levied is for the following purposes: GENERAL OPERATING $ 2,303,705.00 General Bonded Debt Public Project Revenue Bonds Equipment Certificates of 1990A Equipment Certificates of 1992 Equipment Certificates of .1994 Total General Obligation Bonded Debt TOTAL LEVIES Page 1 105,735.00 20,726.00 111,626.00 92,558.00 330, 645.00 2,634,350.00 1:� 16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Lino Lakes City Council that the general fund operating budget and special levies for Equipment Certificates and the Public Project Revenue Bonds as reviewed by the City Council represents the basis for this levy. Individual department budgets are subject to final approval by the City Council and shall be authorized by separate action. LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the total levy will be certified to the County of Anoka Tess the certified amount of Homestead and Agriculture Credit Aid (HACA) for payable 1995. Total Levy $ 2,634,350.00 Less Total HACA (434,924.00) Total Levy less HACA 2,199,426.00 Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 12th day of December, 1994. in Lc_ Marilyn Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer L L. Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Bergeson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson, Elliott, Kuether, Neal, Bergeson The following voted against same: none. Where upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted: Page 2 1 1 1 1 1 Council Member Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 98 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PAY PROGRAM AND CRITERIA FOR THE CITY OF LINO LAKES WHEREAS, the basis of a Pay Program is defined as having a minimum starting wage and a maximum salary, and a set number of equal sized steps, and WHEREAS, the Pay Program allows the City to comply with Pay Equity, future employees know what their salary potential will be, salary administration becomes less arbitrary, and adjustments can be made in a more timely fashion, and WHEREAS, advancement through the steps of the Pay Program are not automatic, and WHEREAS, employees must first demonstrate satisfactory performance over the course of the year, and WHEREAS, the steps of the Pay Program can be adjusted each year by the City Council, and WHEREAS, Employees who have reached the top of their scale receive increases only as the wage range moves, or if their job has changed significantly enough to require a reclassification, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council adopts the Pay Program impacting the budget in the amount of $18,612.09 for 1994 and $29,189.93 for 1995. This reflects the non-union employees only. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 12th day of December, 1994. Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor �� <. �'. _r l_,. L. /c ,) Marilyn" G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer 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: The following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.