07-17-79 CCM - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

CITY Of, LAUELMO CITY COUNCIL MINOTES, JULY 1.7, 1979 —2-• CIVIL DEFENSE CONTINUED: Mr. Mehsikomer was asked if he would accept this responsibility, and look into the CityPs Civil Defense needs, He agreed to review it and see what is necessary •to qualify. This position would be handled on a, volunteer basis with personal expenses to be reimbursed by the City. Mr. Mehsikomer will report back to the Council with. his findings and decision. EARL GOERSS — LAKE ELMO OIL* Mr. Goerss .reviewed his feelings on the energy problems and gas shortage. He requested the City Council and the Community to acknowledge the problems and do their part to conserve energy. Lake Elmo Oil is going back to their regular. schedule. They will not be open evenings or Sunday. Gas will be limited to a maximum of $10.00. The Governors minimum allotments will also be enforced. The Council questioned if there would be any advantage to having a 11000 gallon bulk tank in West Sunfish Park, to service City vehicles. Mr. Goerss sested the City carefully determine the amount of diesel fuel it uses for the grader, mower' etc, before making this decision, Morgan moved, Mottaz seconded,. the City request the State consider exempting the gallonage of fuel it needs to pump water on Lake Jane from Lake Elmo Oils allotment. Motion carried 4-0. This request is mw& because the monthly allotment of Lake Elmo Oil includes the amount used by the City. This am&mt'should be over and above the amount Lake Elmo Oil receives. DINNER. — BEN' S ELMO INN OLD BUSINESS: A. Leonard Hanson - Rezoning and SUP for Open Sales Lot; and. Adyer. tisin Sin The Council reviewed the request and location of the parcel. Engineer Bohrer has no concerns if'the'two>ponding areas remain unfilled and stay as ponding areas. This arvsXalls into the General Rural Use Zone on the new Comprehensitec'Kan. Morgan stated he is opposed to the idea of spot rezoning'"' Oi€e-this parcel is rezoned to GB it is not restricted to the proposed use. The business proposed. by Mr. Hanson, horse trailer sales; does, appear to be compatible to the desired Ag use. This use would be permitted in the GRU in the n-ew plan. Mottaz moved, Morgan seconded to'approve the request of Mr® Lsonard Hanson if he will agree to -the new Comprehensive Plan zoning and that he will sign an agreement providing..:that he will accept whatever zoning is put on the property under the new Comp Plan that will permit the sale of horse trailers or that use. ,Motion carried 4--0.' The City Attorney will:.draft such an agreement. It will also include the sign be restricted to 4' x 81 and be non —flashing illuminated. B. Don Durand SUP, Paved Access and Turn —around on Lake Elmo Mayor Armstrong reviewed the PZC recommendations and minutes of -the last Council meeting. Also reviewed was the non —conforming use section of the Zoning Code, Larry Bousque, County Engineer, viewed this site and saw no problem; but said a driveway permit is required.. The DNR indicated no permit is necessary. Mr. Durand asked if this area is indicated as a business on the new Comprehensive Plan Map. If not, he would like it so des%;gnated. Mottaz indicated he has reoeived'many calls and has reached dies following conclusions: 1) it is an expansion of a non —conforming use. gbis ramp was not used to launch large boats before now. By putting in the blacktop driveway it becomes wide open public access and makes it a more commercial business. 2.) the City Council has an obligation to protect -the residential neighborhood. In this situation he feels the grandfather clause does not apply. The City Council requested the adjacent property owner to stop launching boats in the past.