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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/2000 Council Minutes (2)COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : December 11, 2000 . 6:32 P.M. 7:15 P.M. : Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson : None Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Administration Director, Dan Tesch; City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; City Engineer, John Powell; City Planner, Jeff Smyser; Economic Development Assistant, Mary Divine (part); Economic Development Director, Brian Wessel (part); Finance Director, Al Rolek (part); and Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner SETTING THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Carlson moved Item lAi, Nove lAii, November 22, 2000, Council Work Session Council Meeting Minutes to Items 8B, 8C Council Member Dahl moved to seconded the motion. Motio nimb' sly. ITEM DISBURSEMENTS: December 11, 2000 (Check No. 60546 — 60637, $167,221.00) Centennial Fire District Accept Donations to Fire District from Centennial Fire Relief Association OPEN MIKE City Council Meeting Minutes, Item and tem 1 Aiii, November 27, 2000, City nfinished Business. nt Agenda, as amended. Council Member Carlson ACTION Approved Approved Approved Mayor Bergeson announced that two (2) members of a Boy Scout Troop are present this evening working on their citizen's badge. 1 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 No one was present for open mike. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Conditional Job Offer to Building Inspector, Dan Tesch — Staff advised when Mr. Tom Jackson gave notice that he would be resigning his position as building inspector II, the City began the process of searching for a replacement. After reviewing and interviewing applicants, staff is recommending an offer of employment be made to Mr. Vern Rylander. Mr. Rylander has worked on a seasonal basis for the City for the past three -(3) years, and has displayed an excellent working knowledge of the Uniform Building Code. Staff recommended Mr. Rylander be started at step 2 of the wage range for building inspector ll. Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the hiring of Mr. Vern Rylander as building inspector II, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Termination of Public Works Employee, Dan Tesch — Staff recommended termination of employment for a Public Works employee whose attendance record ality have been unacceptable. The background information was reviewed by empRk,. • ey Scott Lepak as well as the employee's union representative. The notice of rec•�� � at �� terminate was sent to the employee by certified mail on December 5, 2000, and ad e was entitled to a per - termination hearing with the City Council. The hearing b' e the start of the regular Council meeting. The City Council is the hiring authority fo t ' ch, the City Council needs to make the final determination to terminate empl 1. ackground information has been provided in a confidential packet of information , ° = t fi • ec =rnber 4, 2000. Council Member Reinert m ap ve termination of employment of Mr. Chad Havel. Council Member Carlson seco otion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Hiri ' e eral Maintenance Worker — Streets Department, Dan Tesch — Staff advised that with appro of the above item, they are recommending that Mr. Jim Blackbird be considered for the vacant General Maintenance -Streets position. Mr. Blackbird began his employment with the City of Lino Lakes on April 17, 2000. He has shown a tremendous work ethic and is capable of performing a variety of tasks. Mr. Blackbird's past work experiences have included operating light and heavy equipment, paving, parching, seal coating, and dirt work. Also, he has demonstrated his competency in welding, equipment repair, construction, and landscaping. Mr. Blackbird is available to begin Tuesday, December 12, 2000. Mr. Blackbird's beginning salary is $15.93 per hour plus benefits. This position will be eligible for membership in the 49'ers Union. A physical examination and drug test will be required prior to Mr. Blackbird's becoming a full time employee. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Council Member Reinert moved to approve the hiring of Mr. Jim Blackbird as General Maintenance - Streets Employee, contingent upon successful completion of drug test and physical examination. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK Consider Resolution No. 00 —122, Adopting the 2001 Tax Levy, Al Rolek — Staff advised Truth in Taxation required the City of Lino Lakes to adopt and certify a final 2000 tax levy, collectable in 2001 on or before December 28th of each year. The total levy includes dollars for the general operating budget as well as dollars for general bonded debt. The final levy for general purposes has been reduced from the amount approved in the proposed levy. This reduction results in a tax rate for 2001 that is the same as in 2000. A Truth in Taxation public hearing was held on the tax levy on December 4, 2000, and continued to December 11, 2000. Tax levy information was presented and discussed during the public hearing and public testimony was received. The City Council needs to take final action on the tax levy at th' commended Council adopt Resolution No. 00 — 122, approving the final 2000 T o ti le in 2001. Mayor Bergeson inquired about any new changes changes on the levy limits at this time. The Levis will be discussed during the session. Council Member O'Donnell mov Carlson seconded the motion. Resolution No. 00 — 1 ts. Staff advised there are not any notyetstarted their session. Levy limits so tion No. 00 — 122, as presented. Council Member nanimously. ound in the City Clerk's office. Consider Resolution 0123, Adopting the 2001 Budget, Al Rolek — Staff advised Truth in Taxation requires the Ci of Lino Lakes adopt and certify a final 2001 operating budget on or before December 28th of each year. A Truth in Taxation public hearing was held on the budget on December 4, 2000, and continued to December 11, 2000. A summary of the proposed budget was presented and discussed during the public hearing and public testimony was received. The final 2001 budget represents a 8.70% increase over the 2000 budget. The City experienced growth of 13.06% with no increase in the City tax rate, over the same period. The City Council needs to take final action on the budget at this time. Staff recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 00 — 123, approving the final 2001 General Fund Operating Budget. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 00 — 123, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 00 — 123 can be found in the City Clerk's office. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA Renew Contract for Animal Control Services with Otter Lake Animal Care Center, Dave Pecchia — Staff advised the City of Lino Lakes has had Otter Lake Animal Control Center as its contract holder for the past five (5) years. The City's relationship during this time with the business has been very professional and the City was able to meet the needs of the citizens, Otter Lake Animal Control Center and the City by utilizing the provisions of this contract. There are no changes from last year's contract. Staff requested the contract be renewed for calendar year 2001. Council Member Carlson moved to approve the request to enter into a Lake Animal Control Center, as presented. Council Member O'D Motion carried unanimously. contract with the Otter ed the motion. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, R G ER There was no Public Services Department report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEARING, Blue advised this matter has bee assessment of existin residents within Mar assessment issue. Staf meeting. Therefore, st b' g:.� tilit and Street Improvements, John Powell — Staff 'th the City Attorney to clarify the City's options regarding for the street construction costs. Staff will contact the effected d schedule a neighborhood meeting to specifically discuss the road ful this can be completed prior to the January 8, 2001, City Council s requesting the hearing be continued until that time. Council Member O'Donnell moved to continue PUBLIC HEARING, Bluebill Ponds Utility and Street Improvements, to the January 8, 2001, City Council meeting. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 17 — 00, Vacation of Right-of-way for Lois Lane (Property known as 7870 Country Lane), John Powell — Staff advised Mr. Barry Przybylski of 7870 Country Lane has requested the vacation of the unconstructed cul-de-sac on the north/east corner of his property. This right-of-way was secured as a part of the Mar Don Acres plat in 1978 and is no longer necessary due to the recently developed Highland Meadows West Plat. Lois Lane now continues to the east from Mr. Przybylski's property. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Staff has published the vacation, as required, in the legal newspaper and Mr. Prybylski is the only affected property owner. In staff's review of the request, there is no reason to keep this right-of-way due to the newly constructed extension of Lois Lane easterly and would, therefore, recommend adoption of the Ordinance No. 17 — 00, vacating the right-of-way. Council Member Carlson moved to approve FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 17 — 00, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Staff advised this matter includes a public hearing. Council Member Dahl withdrew her second. Council Member Carlson withdrew her motion. Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. Council Member Dahl moved to close the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Carlson moved to approve FIRST READING, O 17 — 00, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Carlson voted yea. Council Member v d . Council Member O'Donnell voted yea. Council Member Reinert voted yea. r voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Consider Approval of Preliminlad Meadows West 2nd Addition, Jeff Smyser — Staff advised Highland Meada pl: ned development overlay (PDO) which received final plat approval in April 2000 s eadows West 2nd Addition includes land within the northern portion of Highland est. The 2nd Addition will create four (4) lots: two (2) new single family lots and two (2 ti ? contain existing houses. It was also create a 45 ft. extension to Marilyn Drive. Staff presented their analysis of the preliminary plat noting the Environmental Board considered the original application on October 25, 2000. The Board recommended avoiding piecemeal development. Staff advised the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the project at its November 8, 2000, meeting. There were a number of minor items to be corrected with revised plans before City Council review. The application submitted the revised plans and additional information. A lot was increased in size to meet the minimum above the pond elevation, a second outlot was attached to the larger outlot, and the Rice Creek Watershed permit was updated. Therefore, three (3) conditions approved by the Planning and Zoning Board have been resolved and do not appear in the recommended conditions below. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat based on conditions. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Council Member Carlson inquired where Arlo Lane ends up and how long it is. Staff referred to a map indicating Arlo Lane noting it is currently known as Elizabeth Lane. Staff added the roadway is approximately 500 ft. Council Member Carlson stated that one map it appears as though Arlo Lane will go to Lake Drive. On another map it appears to dead end. Staff advised the map is an old map. Staff referred to the correct map and pointed out the location of the roadway. The City Engineer corrected the previous statement, noting that the stub street, Arlo Lane, is approximately 250 ft. Council Member Dahl moved to approve Preliminary Plat, Highland Meadows West 2"d Addition, based on the following conditions: 1. No additional development shall occur in Outlot A, Highland Meadows West 2nd Addition until safe and efficient circulation in the area including Main St. access is addressed to the satisfaction of the City and Anoka Co 2. Existing septic systems on Lot 1 Block 2 and L abandoned. Both properties shall connect to retained only for irrigation. be property xisting wells may be 3. Final utility, grading, and draina:e st o$tain approval from the City Engineer prior to site grading. �•. Council Member Reinert seconde ti. x :tion carried unanimously. Oak Brook Peninsula Eas a 'on, John Powell — Staff advised this matter was last on the City Council agenda •,-, ly i 000, at which time the hearing was continued to December 11, 2000. The property o ting the vacation, and their neighbors, were in mediation to resolve this and other issues. s aff recently contacted the residents who requested the vacation, they indicated this issue was dressed during the mediation. Staff then asked if they would like to withdraw their request for the vacation, they said they would. Staff also contacted the neighbor and informed them the request has been withdrawn and the City would not take action on the matter. The hearing should be close and no other action is required. Staff will send a letter to the requester confirming termination of the vacation request consideration. Staff will also request a copy of the results of the mediation to verify no other action is required by the City. Council Member Dahl moved to close the public hearing for Oak Brook Peninsula Easement Vacation. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 September 20, 2000, Work Session Minutes — Council Member Dahl advised she has not yet had the opportunity to discuss the audio tape with the City Administrator. The City Administrator advised that she searched for the tape before she went on medical leave. She stated she is unaware of the location of the tape. Mayor Bergeson suggested Council Member Dahl and the City Administrator review the minutes together and discuss any changes that should be made. Council Member Dahl moved to table the September 20, 2000, Council Work Session Minutes, to the next Council meeting. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. November 13, 2000, City Council Meeting Minutes - Council Member Carlson referred to page 4, paragraph 6. She deleted the word "no" from the first sentence. Council Member Carlson referred to page 12, paragraph 9. She corrected the 3rd sentence to read "She expressed concern that 3/4 of Lino Lakes have large wetlands and what will be built on land that is buildable". Council Member Carlson referred to page 19, paragraph 1. She deleted the word "is" after tabled. Council Member Dahl moved to approve the November 13, 2000, y Meeting Minutes, as amended. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Mo ' ie` imously. November 22, 2000, Council Work Session Minutes paragraph 3, to read "Environmental Board". Co 3, and added the word "separate" before vote. er Carlson corrected page 2, arlson referred to page 8, paragraph Council Member Dahl referred to pa the page, and corrected it to read "tells the County". Council Member Dahl mo • ry pr the November 22, 2000, Council Work Session Minutes, as amended. Council M� �� r on seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. November 27, 2000, C o ncil Meeting Minutes — Council Member Carlson referred to page 5 at the bottom. She state art of the resolution was missing. Mayor Bergeson asked if Council Member Carlson would agree to inserting the entire resolution. The City Engineer advised he does not have the draft minutes in front of him. However, he can insert the entire resolution into the minutes. Council Member Carlson indicated inserting the full resolution is acceptable. Council Member Dahl referred to page 5, paragraph 7. She corrected the first sentence and the City Engineer's response to read "from 49 to Lake Drive". Council Member Dahl referred to page 6, 3rd paragraph from the bottom to read "She stated she thought the City Administrator may have located the tape". COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Council Member Dahl moved to approve the November 27, 2000, City Council Meeting Minutes, as amended. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS - None COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 11 THROUGH JANUARY 8, 2001 Council Work Session, Wednesday, December 13, 2000, 5:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2000, 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting, Monday, December 18, 2000, 6:30 p.m. CITY HALL CLOSED, Monday, December 25, 2000 CITY HALL CLOSED, Tuesday, December 26, 2000 Mayor Bergeson advised that after the Council meeting, the Council w session related to the Livable Communities Grant, Design Standar ADJOURN vene for a special work mprehensive Plan. There being no further business, Council Member _-'` o adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion cied _ - nimously. These minutes were considered and a o regular Council Meeting, December 18, 2000. 4 Ry-Cljel Gaustad, Cit Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. John Bergeson, Mayor