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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-71 CCMAGENDA FOR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF LAKE ELMO LAKE ELMO, 9INNESOTA 55042 Meeting held Tuesday, June 1, 1971. 7:30 P.M. -- Meeting Called to Order, Mfnutes, Correspondence. 8:00 P.M. -- Mr. & Mrs. Iverson_ and Mr. & Mrs. Walker Building Permit 8:30 P.M. -- Bill Wacker Special Use Permit 9:00 P.M, -- Bernard Witzman--3710 Iane Rd. Variance on Building Permit 1 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Mmim.01 OF TM LAKE ELMO VIILA09 COUNCIL ,DUNE 1, 1971. Meeting Called to order at 708 p.m. by Mayor Urookman. Presentt trookman, Friedrich' Watson, Abercrombie, Sbervhei.m, Park A Mehsikomer. .Also presents Counsel Raleigh Absent: none. Clerk instructed each member of the Council to insert Claim #212 as the last number approved at the May 18, 1971 meeting. Motion by Councilman Watson# 2nd by C. Shervheim to approve minutes of the May 18, 1971 meeting subject to the above mentioned change. Carried 5-0. Correspondence read and referred to clerk for appropriate action. Buetow Development Group asked about the availability of property for the development of a motel for a major franchise chain. Clerk to answer with the aid of the mayor if necessary. The Mid America Modular Housing Expo is on from June 2 thru June 6, 1971. Passes are available to members of the Council who may want to attend. Motion by C. Shervheim, 2nd by C. Watson that the Village of Lake Elmo go on record as approving the resolution of the Village of Apple Valley regarding S.F. 702(H.F.1272) which covers the distribution of cigarette and liquor taxes based on the 1970 census and that adjustments would be made to cover the first half distribution that was made on the basis of the 1960 census. Carried 5-0, Clerk to relate this information to Senator Brown and Legislators O'daa and Albertson. Washington County Engineer requested the Village to offer some assistance regarding the County Board's Resolution regarding a new signal for the railroad crossing on Washington County 17 (Lake Elmo Road), Mayor Brockman advised that he planned to attend the hearing on June 29, 1971 at the new county office building at 10-00 a.m.. Clerk also to write `.etter to the Minn. State Highway Dept., indicating our approval of the county resolution. Request for Sewer Installers License from Weierke Trenching and Excavating, submitted for approval. Motion by C. Watson 2nd by C. Friedrich that request be approved as long as the required certificate of insurance was.attaohed to the request. Carried 5-0, :Assigned 31 000014. Letter from Charles Taylor of the Tri-Lakes Assno who reported that when they had their cleanup days, they found that the Village Owned property (Gov't lots 1 & 2 ) on Lake Demontraville was a mess and asked that the Village do something about cleaning it up. The letter was turned over to C. Friedrich for transmission to the Village Maintenance Dept, Patrolman Dick Neville to be alerted to this and other trouble spots that are located throughout the Village. Clerk to send letter to Mr. Taylor explaining that the Village will take action. Letter from the City of Columbia Heights advised that there was a dutch breakfast meeting scheduled for June 9, 1971 at 7:30 a.m. to discuss the action to be taken regarding the Northern States Power 8% increase in rates; C. Watson will attempt to make this meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Iverson once again asked the Council for a variance on lot 21, Berschen's Shores. A committee of Robert Watson, R.B.Abercrombie and Lloyd Shervheim has been appointed by the Mayor to study the problem and make a recommendation to the Council. Chairman Watson stated that it was the recommendation of the committee that the permit be denied on the basis of the present lot. The Iverson's felt that the letter they presented from the Department of Conservation was in fact a permit to fill above the 920 level. The Council -,ras not in agreement and 0. Watson advised that he would approach the state with the facts f previous water problems and resolve the intent of the letter and determine what the state has or will approve regarding fill on lot 21. Meeting of the Lake Elmo Village Council ,rune 1, 1971 Contend. Page 2. Councilman Watson advised that this will be completed and a report will be made at the jurie 15, 1971 Council Meeting. Motion by C. Shervheim 2nd by C. Watson that Council reacts favorably to petition from residents that the Village vacate the old town road subject to determination by the watershed district as to the outlet area and an engineer report on the feasibility as well as a recommendation on the slope easement that would be required for water and sewer in the same area. Carried 5-0. Clerk instructed to include the Iverson's on the next agenda. Bill. Wacker requested a Special Use Permit to use the property at 720 Lake Elmo Road as a sales and storage area for building blocks, patio stones, sand, cement and associated products. He reported that he wanted approval before he completed negotiations with Mr.. Basler, Owner of the property. Mr. Wacker advised that be would fix up the building as well as clean the area up and would put a fence in front of the business area. Motion by C. Aborcrombie, 2nd by C. Watson that the request be approved. Carried 5-0. Bernard Witzman, 3710 Lane Road (Lanes Demontrevil.le Country Club Addition) requested a variance to obtain a building permit to add on to the existing home on the property. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of May 24, 1971) that request be denied. Motion by 0. Watson 2nd by C. Abercrombie that the Council uphold the decision of the Commission and dery request. Carried 5-0, Gene Peltier, John Johnson, and Mr. Lane appeared regarding a proposed development including a bowling allay on 70 acres in the SE corner of section 35 at the intersection of 94 and C.S.A.H. 17. It was determined that there was a misunderstanding of what is requested and what was wanted'and those gentlemen were referred back to the Planning Commission. C. Shervheim submitted Resolution R 71 9 approving the legislation submitted by Legislator toward Albertson regarding the disposition of the boundary problem between Oakdale and .Lake Elmo. 2nd by C. Watson. A vote being taken shows that all voted ,yes, no naves. Carried. Copy on file in clerk's office, Determination to be made .of the amount of cost to complete the ballpark in Gravel Pit Park. In the absence of Councilman Shervheim that C. Abercrombie would be delegated authority to order work completed.: Request approved for expenditure of approximately $100 to replace playground equipment damaged by vandals. Clerk to send an appropriate letter of thanks to Mr. & Mrs. 'Earl Goerss who donated the flowers for the garden at the base of the flagpole that was donated to the village by the Lake 'Elmo Lions. Mr. Pennings sent a letter asking the council if they would approve the request for a variance if he acquired an additional 40 ft making the lot size 120 front and 200 feet deep. Motion by C. Watson$ 2nd by C. Shervheim,that .variance would be issued to Mr. Penni.ng's meeting all the other required codes. Carried 5-0. . Motion by C. Shervheim 2nd by C.'Abercrombie to authorize payment of claims 213 thru 243. Carried 5-0. Motion by C. Shervheim, 2nd by C. Friedrich that we adjourn at 11:50 P.M. Carried 5-0. ?espectfully submitted Donald Meheikomer Village Clerk, Lake Elmo, Minnesota