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Home My WebLink About05-05-70 CCMMinutes of the Lake Elmo Village Council May 5, 1970. Meeting called to order at 7:35 PM by Mayor Brookman. Present: Brookman, Watson, Shervheim, Friedrich, Park and Mehsikomer Absent: Abercrombie. Since Councilman Abercrombie was absent the Mayor requested that any discussion on the wage study be withheld until such a. time as he is present since he chaired that special meeting. Minutes of the April 21, 1970 meeting were read and approved. Lake Elmo was requested -to voice its opinion on the proposed Mobile Park. Motion by Councilman Watson 2nd by Councilman Shervheim that Don Raleigh send Stillwater 'Township a copy of the Lake Elmo Mobile IIome Ord.inanve and suggest that they use nothing less restrictive. Motion carried 3-0. Councilman Abercrombie absent. Olerk instructed to set up a program with the office clerk to establish an agenda procedure. News media advised that anyone requesting to be heard at a council meeting must notify the Village Office no later than neon of the Friday preceding the meeting. Gorden ]:pane asked to be heard relative to his request for zoning variance and a building permit for himself, Mayor Brookman read the report of the Planning Commission from their minutes of the meeting April 27, 1970. The Planning Commission had voted unanimously to recommend that the Council refuse the permit on the grounds that the let did not contain the minimum of one acre above the high water mark; that the drain field easement is not allowed under section 4.06 page 31 of the Model Zoning Regulation Code. After discussion of the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commiss- ion; after examination and review of the survey maps and other documents presented, to the Council by Gorden Lane and having considered Mr. Lane's arguments in favor of his request for a variance, a motion was made by Uouncilman Shervheim that the request for a building permit be denied on the grounds that the lot in question is less than the one acre minimum required by Section 4.33 of the Model Zoning Regulation Code and further that the request for a variance be denied on the grounds that there has been no showing of the type of hardship required by the zoning code for a variance; that to grant variance even with the sewer easement proposed by Mr. Lane would defeat the intent and purpose of the ordinance which is to maintain minimum lot size standards in areas without sanitary sewer; and that the sewer easement proposed by Mr.. Lane is prohibited by provisions of Section 406, page 319 of the M"odel Zoning Regulation Code. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Watson and carried by a vote of 3-.0. Councilman Abercrombie was absent. Three insurance agents: Howard Nelsen, Erwin Beutel and David Zinschlag came to the meeting at the request of the Council. Councilman Shervheim --explained that the Council would like the committee to review the insurance that we presently held and review our needs and report back to the council on what they feel we should have. The committee would prepare several differ@nt programs giving the council an opportunity to review and arrive at a workable program. A set of specifications for each option would also be included. The committee would get the report ready as soon as possible but not until everything had been reviewed. Complaint regarding junk cars in the Cozy Cove Motel. Elmer Richert as Constable was advised to inform them to have this matter cleaned up, and give them a deadline to execute the request. If action not taken by the Paige 2. P,Rinutes of the Council meeting May 59 1970 required date the matter should be turned over to the Village Attorney. Elmer Richert was requested to mpke a list of the things that he wps swpre of that had to be done by he and Mr. Wier and get together with Councilman Friedrich. The Council should also prepare a listing of things to be done and then a program prep; -red for the crew to do. Elmer Richert has obtained weed and brush biller from It Oil. Councilman Shervheim instructed to arrange for part time help to keep the grass on the athletic field and playground mewed and the area cleaned up. Tri-L&kes A.rep :ill require the use of the Village truck for their pick up doy on "aturday May 16, 1970. (Previously epnraved). TrikLekes Association would reimburse the Vilinge at $10.00/hr for the 4 hours from 8 to 12 noon. Robert Wier would be assigned to drive the truck as Elmer Richert would not be available. Elmer Richert and Lehart Friedrich would tour the Village Streets and report to the council at the meeting May 190 1970. Based on this report the council would schedule a tour by the council to determine the work that should be undertaken. Gary Wright who had previously received a building permit was on hand at the request of, the building inspector. The ceiling joices sere not 16" oncenter as ctated in our code. It was pointed out by Mr. Wright's ea ractor that the roof and ceiling were comprised of approved truces according to the Ststo Building code which permits 201.en center. It was also pointed out that the Village approved the State Code at the time of the request. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman latson that we approve the variance since there was a misunderstanU ng at the time of the request for permit and that this variation was completely Peeeptable to Mir. Wright. Carried 3-0. Abercrombie absent. Don Bons., Ir"&, E Patrol advised th^t they were available. Rates are 37.00 per hour. Charges for keening _Nets is $1.50/d2y for 5 days ;fter which the pet would be turned over to the V. of Minn. for experimental use. Bona. recommended $10.00 impounding charge plus $2.00 per day board. Don Raleigh would confer with Bona regarding the ordinance, and make a recommendation at the next meeting. Dann Pepper explained the area numbering and ,street Naming program. Cost to the Village would be $30.00 per street sign for signs installed by the county. $17.95 would be the charge for just the materials. It would be late fall for early spring before work could be eampletU if the Village approved the program. Council :advised that they would consider the mptter .and advise the. decision. It wps pointed out toot the county would pay for all the signs required 4t intersections where the street cro ced a highway or county roD d. Lien Friedrich advised that he Ks resigned as plunbing inspector. I:Ir. Richard Cormier was on hand to discuss the position of plumbing inspector explaining the imporU ace of the position Fnd the need fora qualified person to fill it. Matter to be taken up at a later meeting. Clerk instructed a letter of thanks Id : rs. Richard Johnson and Tars. Carmen Conlin who assisted in obtaining the mailing list for the rogd hearings. Councilman Shervheim moved =nd Councilman Watson seconded thy_ t Resolution R-6-70, see clerks file. covering the requirements of voter registration in the Village of Late Flee be passed. carried 3-0 PP9e 3. Mlinutes of the Council Meeting of IAay 5, 1970. The following bills vier@ submitted for approval: Village Water 124. Robert '.°pier 49.60 125. Northern States Power 172.59 44.86 126. Northwestern Bell 22.09 127. Eureka. Fire Hose 128. Viking Plbg. & Htg. 50.08 129. D. M.Finneman 700.00 130. Lake Elmo Oil Co. 51.24 131. Waterouo Company MXXYX 132. Walter Booth 11.00 133. Weyer MeroRntile 31.15 134. Brookman Motors 47.55 135• St. Paul Book & Sty. 592.80 136. DeLuxe Checks 10.05 137. Wm. Park 75.00 138. Don Mehsikenier 137.21 139. Collector of Int ernal Rev. 124.40 140. 9t., to Treasurer 77.40 Motion b;J Councilman 'Ji�tsan 2nd by Councilman that the bills be paid. Carried J3-0. 115.25 28.43 Fire 57.02 35.90 1183.80 22.54 Motion by Councilman pt3on 2nd by Councilmen Friedrioh to ?dj®urn at 11:40PM. Carried 3-0. Resp�ietfully submitted Donald Mahsikimer Village Clerk Lake Elmo, Minnesota STATE OF MINTTFSOTA COUNTY OF WASHIN :TON S 3> V II, , GE OF LAKE ELMO ) I, the undersigned, being duly qualified Clerk of the Village of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the attached is an actual copy of the minutes of the Village Council of the Village of Lake Elmo held on the 5th day of May,1970. The original thereof is on file in my office. WITNESS my hand as such Clerk and the official seal of the Village this 2 rd day of . 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