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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1998 Council Minutes• MINUTES MAY 17, 1998 LINO LAKES EMERGENCY COUNCIL MEETING SUNDAY, May 17, 1998 9:00 a.m. Council Members Present: Mayor Sullivan, Council Members Bergeson, Dahl, Neal Council Members Absent: Lyden Staff Members Present: Police Chief/Interim City Administrator, Dave Pecchia; City Engineer, Dave Ahrens, Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Finance Director, Mary Vaske; Chief, Milo Bennett; Parks and Recreation Director, Rick DeGardner; City Forester, Marty Asleson; Street Superintendent, Tom DeWolfe; Building Official, Pete Kluegel; Building Inspector, Tom Jackson; Salvation Army Representative, Bill Fiest, Red Cross Representative, Dan Pietso, Sgt. Bill Hammes and Sgt. Kent Strege; Police Office Manager, Renee Kaulfuss. The purpose of the meeting was to summarize the events that evolved during the past 24 hours as it relates to the tornado/storm cleanup and request additional funding. SUMMARY OF EVENTS: Department Heads in attendance provided an update as it relates to their various departments. Bill Hammes noted there was one incident overnight where a vehicle was stopped and subsequently one curfew violation citation was issued. Bill stated residents have expressed lots of praise to all City staff for the great job they are doing. Elm Street is open, however, continue to watch for trucks hauling and leaning trees. Pete Kluegel, Building Official stated both Tom Jackson and himself are handing out cards to residents, answering questions and that they stabilized one building. Dave Pecchia noted that City staff is not allowed to partake in stabilizing homes due to potential liability issues. Pete noted that a Hud house on Red Clover needed to be yellowed taped by police. Sgt. Hammes noted that it had already been yellowed taped. There is information on a paper in the basement of this home with a contact person who is responsible for this home. -1- MINUTES MAY 17, 1998 Rick DeGardner, Parks Director noted that Sunrise Park remains closed. A tree fell onto Shelter 2, and there is downed fencing. Downed trees have also been located at Rice Lake Elementary and Country Lakes Park. Marty Asleson, Forestry, noted that the crew who assisted with the St. Peter disaster is now assisting us. Kieger Enterprises has 6 crews in place. The priority remains to be the removal of boulevard trees, trees at Sunrise Park and any trees hanging on public property. If NSP has not secured the area, crews will not go into the area. Staff is currently waiting for the clearance from NSP to enter into the Baldwin Lake Road area. Dave Ahrens, Public Works Director, noted that the power was restored to some areas at 8:00 pm last evening and the Lift Stations are working. Water and sewer is working fine. Six hydrants have been equipped with faucets for residents on well and septic systems who have no electricity. Tom DeWolfe, Street Superintendent noted the City street crew is working with the clam trucks from Kieger. The County is sending one loader today. There is still plenty of space for brush and trees at the site behind City Hall. Milo Bennett, Fire, stated he has no crews out today. Flyers were distributed yesterday. Councilmember Dahl stated there is no power in the W. Holly and Holly Court area. She is willing to distribute flyers to this area. The Salvation Army representative will set up a canteen for all workers. It was agreed to have them set up their trailer in the parking lot of Centennial Middle School. It was noted that the Red Cross missed some homes when conducting their assessment. There was damaged sustained at the SeaPlane Base and along Woodridge in the Southwest part of the City. ONGOING ACTIVITIES: NSP states that 95% of power should be restored to residents by Tuesday. Red Cross will assess additional areas of damage. Security and road clearance continues. -2- • • • • MINUTES MAY 17, 1998 Dave Pecchia asked staff what expenses they have incurred to date. The staff did not have figures available at the meeting. Staff was instructed to calculate staff hours and bring back an estimate of total hours to him by 11:00 am. Marty noted he was not aware of the financial arrangements with the County. The contractors hired have incurred expenses of approximately $22,000 for Saturday and approximately $42,000 for Sunday. Chief reminded staff that staff is not authorized to make any commitments on dollars unless the Chief knows about it. Mayor Sullivan stated that the $50,000 authorized by Council yesterday will not cover the expenses that will incur through today. Mayor Sullivan suggested that the Council should increase the amount another $50,000. The other Councilmembers present agreed. Mayor Sullivan noted that the City of Shoreview is providing curbside pickup and we will not do any less for our residents. It was mentioned that residents are inquiring what to do with shingles and other debris for removal. They cannot be put in with the trees and brush. Mayor Sullivan asked staff to research costs associated with providing dumpsters for the other debris. The Neighborhood flyer was reviewed and it was agreed to distribute a second flyer with updated information. Updated information should include: asking that residents keep children away from the equipment, call NSP if you do not have electricity, locations of faucets, unplug TV's and larger appliances, look up for hanging trees, safety statement, stay away from crews. Milo Bennett was asked that his staff again distribute the flyers. Mayor Sullivan, Councilmember Dahl and Neal will assist with distribution of the flyers. Staff researched the dumpsters and found that Waste Management could provide 30 yard bins for $325.00 a load which includes disposal, delivery and transportation. After some discussion it was agreed to place two dumpsters in the north side of Sunrise Park and one dumpster on Appaloosa Court. This information will be added to the flyer. MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Sullivan and it was seconded by Andy Neal to authorize additional funds in the amount of $50,000. Motion carried, 4 yes, 0 no. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:45 am. -3- MINUTES MAY 17, 1998 Transcribed by Renee Kaulfuss, Lino Lakes Police Department These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 26, 1998. 61.4 e--(4 Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer Ki ly . PAGE Ll- Sullivan, Mayor