HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-75 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042
MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1975.
5:00 P.M. -- Meeting convenes.
Roger Peterson --Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities Presentation, with slides.
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. -- Dinner Hour- Ben's Elmo Inn.
7:30 P.M. -- Meeting reconvenes
7:30-7:45P.M. -- Reserved for Council Members
7:45 P.M. -- Mrs. Verna Griffin--2835 Lake Elmo Ave.No.
Also a group of concerned citizens from
Lake Elmo, regarding the purchase of the
Ravmond Andetson home at 1315 Lake Elmo Ave.,
by the U of M., tof rehabilitation.of drug addicts.
8:15 P.M. -- Mr. Thomas Benson--Battan Timbers
10689-60th. St. No., Lake Elmo
Amendment to present Special Use Permit
J 21 ID
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Assessment of Flood Control Work
Review of Seal Coat Bids
Schedule for completion of flood control projects
Dog Control
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1975
pg. 1
Meeting called to order at 5:05PM by Mayor Eder'.
Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott & Councilwoman Lyons.
Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller (5:40 PM),Counsel Raleigh (6:20 PM) & Eng. Bonestroo.
AMM: Roger Peterson made a presentation on the advantages of membership in the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. He explained that they basicly
were lobbyists. They would like to represent a greater percentage of the
municipalities so that their requests will pack more punch. Presently they
have 54 members or about 25% of the potential. Council advised that they
would review and make a decision at the next meeting. Dues for LE is $353.
Seal Coating:Two bids were received against the Lake Elmo bid notice.
].Bituminous Construction $5,958.50
2.Pine Bend Paving 6,295.50
Engineer reported that bids were within the estimates. Seal coating to in-
clude 33rd, Klondike & Jamaca. Estimate calculation is based on .2 gals. of
oil per sq. yd. and 20#"of aggregate per sq. yd. Item price of bid was 44t
per gal. for oil and $8.35 per ton for aggregate.
Engineer advised that he actually has an on job inspector who makes meas-
urements on use of oil and aggregate to assure proper disbursement of mat-
erial. When the job is completed actual material usage will be determined
and payment will be based on that figure not on the flat bid price.
Engineer advised that bidder:was competent and recommended award of bid to
the low bidder.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to award the
seal coating contract to the low bidder, Bituminous Construction.
Motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pott opposed.
Eastep: Clerk advised that Municipal Code for Lake Elmo ruled out installation of
any mobile home or trailer. Easteps have such a unit on Lot 2 Pabst Lake
Jane 2nd Addition. PZC had recommended that Mr. Eastep file an application
for a Special Use Permit. Mrs. Eastep called the city office and wanted to
know what her chances were for approval since the new procedure calls for
a fee of $30.00 with no assurance of success. Clerk advised her that he
would discuss with the council and call back during the supper break and
advise possible decision. Council advised that they would not look favor-
ably on request and suggested that Mr. Eastep cancel his appointment with
the planner scheduled for 9:00 AM on Wednesday August 20, 1975 and also
cancel his request for a Special Use Permit. Per phone conversation with
the building inspector Mr. Eastep agreed with council recommendation.
Special Use Permits:City office to advise applicants of Special Use Permits that the
fee is $30.00. They have no assurance that it will be approved. They can
submit a written application spelling out the purpose and the details of
the request and the council will advise if there is a reasonable chance
for approval.
Flood Report:Engineer submitted report showing current lake elevations. Long Lake N.
was down from 940.23 on August 1, 1975 to 938.36, Long Lake S. from
940.16 to 938.82, Olson from 929.95 to 929.79, Deer Pond from 924.52 to
923.99, Hedges Pond from 924.03 to 923.51, Lake Jane from 922.27 to 921.80,
Berschen's from 915.58 to 915.29 and Sunfish from 890.55 to 890.41
Engineer stated, based on today's readings, that it was his recommendation
to stop pumping as of August 21, 1975. This is the date our contract for
pumping equipment runs out with Moretrench and Sub Soil.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1975 pg. 2
Flood Report Cont'd:Completion of culvert and construction of the walk bridge will
be completed the week of August 24, 1975.
Engineer submitted a report of costs, actual and anticipated, for the emergency
project. Total $41,866.34. Of this $10,220.59 was prior to July 15 and can
not be included in the assessment. Engineer recommends that a committee be
established of a resident of Lake Jane area, a resident of Olson Lake area,
counsel, 1 or 2 members of the council & possibly an off shore individual to
review the cost picture and come back to the eounell-with a recommendation
on how assessment is to be made; further that they meet August 26 and expedite
decision so that hearing can be set up in time for assessment to be relayed
to county auditor by the October 10 deadline.
Northern Natural-NSP:Motion by Councilman Shervehim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie for
engineer to prepare letter to Northen Natural establishing a 50-50 slit for
cost of seal coating Lower 33rd St. N. from Lake Elmo Ave. to Klondike be-
cause of the condition of the road due to gas line installation. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman.iShervheim authorizing
expenditure of $750.00 to install 500' of 8" PVC conduit from ponding area
on Lower 33rd St. N to Klondike prior to reshaping of the ditch by. Northern
Natural. Carried 5-0.
Anderson House Project-2813 Lake Elmo Ave. N.:Mrs. Griffin appeared along with forty
interested citizens relative to a special use of the subject residence as a
rehabilitation center. Specifics were not known prior to meeting. Council-
man Pott investigated and came up with the following information. Yes, the
U. of Mn. has inquired about the property and offered to purchase if details
of use, zoning, meeting codes etc. can be worked out with the city. Program
is entitled Project Newgate amd is for the rehabilitation of men on pro-
bation. Professor Ron Severson of the U. of Mn. was behind project.
Mr. Severson, along with Mr. Richard Clendenon, appeared at the meeting.
Mr. Severson advised that he was an assistant professor at the U. of Mn. and
involved in the subject project. He stated that they have, to date, established
3 such installations; one at 1901 University Ave. in St. Paul and two in
Mpls. If approve the Lake Elmo site would begin with 9 students and increase
to 13 for the fall quarter. All students would be 19-22 years of age and
would attend 916 Vo-Tech. Students would be controlled ; they would have a
curfew and be under the control of a probation officer and/or a parole
officer and would be supervised 7 days a week. He invited anyone to contact
Mr. T. Johnson or Mrs.Phyllis Cahn in Mpls. as well as the University Police
to determine the status and conditions of the 3 places now in operation.
In answer to a question as to where do these students come from he replied
that 50% are from reformitories and 50% are directed to them by the courts.
Eventually the project would come under a non-profit group with the name
Center for Group Studies.
Comments by Mr. Griffin and Mr. Keller and endorsed by those in attendance
that they did not support approval of any such actibity in the area.Lake
Elmo, unlike St. Paul and Mpls. has minimal police and fire coverage and
are not equipped to cope with any additional problems. They are against
bringing known offenders into the area and upsetting the present quality
of life in the area. Citizens were not against rehabilitation but felt
other areas better equipped to handle and control such a program.
Mr. Severson advised that they still planned to follow-up on plan and hoped
to convince residents that this use was not objectionable.
Mrs. Griffin submitted petitions requesting council to prohibit use of
2813 Lake Elmo Ave. N. or any residence for drug rehabilition or similar use.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1975 pg. 3
Anderson House Cont'd:Residents asked the council to live up to the letter of the law
and prohibit such a use in a residential area.
Batten Timber:Requested amendment to Special Use Permit 1088. Forester Beach has been
working with Mr. Benson and supports the operation because of local need.
If approved Mr. Beach will police operation and keep council informed.
Question was raised as to objection by neighboring Grant Township. Mr. Beach
advised that they were aware of plans and approved.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie that a 90 day
trial approval be given subject to written approval by the land owner for said
use of property and written approval for use from the contiguous land owners.
Also approval is subject to the 11 provisions set forth in the letter from
Midwest Planning dated August 15, 1975 plus item 12 covering restoration of
land used for burning pits when burning operation ceases. Carried 5-0.
Dreher: Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to grant variance
and permit erection of a pole building at 7515 loth St. N. Carried 5-0.
Geoarge Hedges -Water Shed Report:George Hedges, Norman Lyall, Dave Morgan and Charles
Taylor combined to report on the meeting of the Valley Branch Watershed Dist.
on August 14, 1975. Charts were shown of the variations on the underwater
water tables based on information obtained from the 11 test wells ( five
new ones have been installed to give them broader coverage of information.
Results show changes resulting from current activity.
Mr Rosas announced that an EIS is required; this will delay until 1979-80
any action for a solution to the Lake Elmo water problems.
Group recommended that Lake Elmo establish a Surface Water Management Plan.
Tri-Lakes High Water:George Hedges expressed opinion that, regardless of the engineer's {
decision that we cease pumping, the necessity to continue pumping still
exists, and we should keep pumping right up to the end of the emergency
in the resolution, September.15, 1975.
Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to allow clerk
to pay claims 75481 thru 75498. Carried 5-0.
Minutes: Change minutes of the August 12, 1975 Special Meeting to show that Council
man Abercrombie favored authorizing 80 hours of additional help to complete
the required maintenance this year. Motion carried 4-0 rather than 3-1.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilinan Abercrombie to approve the
minutes of the Spectral Meeting August 12, 1975 as amended/ Carried 5-0.
Resolution R75-30:Councilman Abercrombie presented Resolution R75-30 establishing 1st
National Bank of St. Paul as a paying agent for the City of Lake Elmo and
asked council concurrence. 2nd by Councilman Shervheim. Carried 4-0 with
Mayor Eder abstaining.
Correspondence: Acknowledged receipt of notice on Woodbury's amendment to their
Municipal. Plan. A
A contribution of $200.00 was received from Bonestroo & Assoc. with a letter
requesting that money be used for recreational equipment.
( Adjourment,:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott that meeting be adjourned
at 11;35 PM/ Carried 5-0.
Donald Mehsikomer
City clerk