HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-71 CCMAGENDA -- VILiAGE COU901t MEETING
VILLAGE OF LAKE NLMO
TAKE ELMO, MINK-'MTA 55042
MFETING ITSID ON TUESDA ,X NOVGMBER 16, 1971.
7:30 P.M. -- Meeting Called to Order.
P.M. -- LeRoy Rossow - h.001 So. Hill Blvd:- Tablvn Park --
-- Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hoffman -- Dust
-- Mr. Frederick Zwar -- All
:20 P,M - Dick Jobnson -- waste disposal ordinance.
10-00 P.M.-- Planning Commission
Was County Model Code for Controlling removal of sand, gravel,etc.)
(Copies of ttiA s mailed to members of Council)
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Lake Elmo, Minnesota in the Village
hall until 2:00 P.M., C.S.T. on Monday, November 1, 1971, at which time they will
be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor and materials and
all else necessary for the following:
1971 - SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CROSSTOWN SITE
935 Lin.ft. 15" R.C.P. Sanitary Sewer
630 Lin.ft. 42" R.C.P. Storm Sewer
and related items.
Plans and specifications, proposal forms and contract documents may be seen at the
office of the Village Clerk, Lake Elmo and at the office of Bonestroo, Rpsene,
Anderlik & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 2335 W. Trunk Highway 36,
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond naming the Village of Lake Elmo
( as obligee, certified check payable to the Clerk of the Village of Lake Elmo or a
cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which
shall be forfeited to the Village in the event that the bidder fails to enter into
a contract.
The Village Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest
bidders for a period not to exceed 30 days after the date and time set for the open-
ing of bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the
date and time set for the opening of bids.
Payment for the work will be by cash or check.
Contractors desiring a copy of the plans and specifications and proposal forms may
obtain them from the office of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc., upon
payment of a deposit of $10.00, all of which will be refunded to all bona fide bid-
ders, providing said plans and specifications are returned in good condition within
fifteen (15) days after the date set for the opening of bids. A bona fide bidder
is one who actually signs and submits a bid. No money will be refunded to any per-
son who obtains plans and specifications and does not submit a bid to the Owner.
The Village Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregu-
larities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the con-
tract to the best interests of the Village.
Donald Mehsikomer, Village Clerk
Village of Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO VTI,IA.GE COUNCIL MUTING NOU,MBER 16, 1971.
Meeting called to order at '7:35PM by Mayor Brookman.
Present:.Brookman, Shervheim, Friedrich, Abercrombie, Park & Mehsikomer.
Absent: Watson
Also present: Engineer Bonestroo, Counsel Raleigh.
Wm. Lundquist, M. Eder, F. Pott, E. Tomljanovich and T. Torseth of the Planning
Commission presented a proposal for a gravel pit ordinance, using the county code
as a guide. A number of items were subject to revision to make them applicable to the
Village. PC asked if they should pursue the idea.. The members of the council unanimously
endorsed the idea and asked the PC to work up a final draft for council consideration.
Clerk instructed to initiate necessary request for the hearing on a Special Use for
the fire department to install a 70' antennae for their radio system.
A letter was read from Mrs. Ray Schneider relative to a problem of car damage she
encountered as a result of having to yield right of way for village equipment. Clerk
advised to include Mrs. Schneider -to the next council meeting and have Elmer Richert
on hand to enable the council to get all the details and make a determination of action
required. Set this on agenda for 8:00 PM.
LeRoy Rossow and 12 other members of the Tablyn Park area appeared before the council
and renewed their request that Southhill Drive does not change to 29th. St. and that
Southhill Place does not change to 28th St. Mr. Klohn speaking :for bis wife who was
on the committee appointed to work with the county on this project advised that the
county surveyor agreed that this particular street was different in nature in that it
ran in all four directions and that he would not dispute this change. Council spread to
let the old names stand and the surveyor's office would be notified of the action of
the council by the clerk. This action covered in motion by C. Shervheim 2nd by C. Friedrich
and approved unanimously by the council.
The Frank Hoffman again appeared relative to a Special request for a Variance to allow
them to sell their 100ox24OI lot as a buildable lot and 'the basis for the request was
hardship. Minimum frontage required in this area is 1251. C. Shervheim made a recommen-
dation that this matter be turned over to the Village Development Committee consisting
of C. Wa•tson.•Chairman, C. Shervheim and C. Abercrombie for an on sight inspection.
Planning Commission thru Mr. F. Pott to be notified of date and time of the inspection
as well as the Hoffmans. This matter would then be reviewed at the next council meeting
for a final. decision.
Mr. F. Zwar appeared relative to approval of the division of 12.65 acres into two lots,
one of 5 acres the other of 7.65 acres. Motion by C. Shervheim 2nd by C. Abercrombie
that plat be approved subject to the dedication of an easement'or a deed for 33, on the
West side of the property for possible roadway and also subject to an accentable plan
for the placement of buildings on the property. Motion carried 3-0 with C. Tri_edrich
abstaining and C. Watson absent.
Engineer reported that the road in Dawci.n acres is under construction but that the
weather will have to hold to get it completed this fall. An elevation reading of the
property at the corner of 3rd and ,Juniper showed that a high spot about 61, over average
existed at the boundary between lumber company and VFW property. Possible arrangements
can be made to correct this for this season.
Meeting of the lake Elmo Village Council November 16, 1971. ng, 2
Dick Johnson asked the council what action had been taken regardi.ng adoption of a waste
disposal ordinance. Original report was reviewed and clerk instructed to include this
item on the agenda of the second meeting in January. Publicity should be given so that
interested citizens may have an opportunity to be heard. Mr.. Johnson will be invited to
attend this meeting and help explain his proposals if necessary.
Report from the Village Engineer Bonestroo's Office with a recommendation on supol.emental
equipment for use with the new village truck for plowing and sanding. Motion by C. Friedrich
2nd by C. Shervheim that we approve the purchase of a Wausau 11h2RB-R plow with the
4000H hitch,from Itasca Equipment Co. .for $1,752.00, Price to include installation and
to approve purchase of a Swenson Model VA110 spreader complete with controls from
Chas. Olson & Sons installed at a cost of $1075.9 7. Carried 4-0,
Motion by C. .Abercrombie second by C. Friedrich that the report of the election judges
be certified as received. Carried 4-0.
Results of election- 604. votes cast.
Mayor Councilman
Brookman 30h. Shervheim 481
Eder 299 J. Eder 116
no vote 1 Ed,Stevens 1
Bernard Froehner l
no vote 5
Elected for Mayor for 1972-1973 Calvin Brookman.
Elected for Councilman for 1972,1973, & 1974 Lloyd Shervheim.
Resolution R71- presented by C. Abercrombie prohibiting parking on the Fast side of
Lake Elmo Road between 3rd and 4th Streets between the hour of 2-00 and 3-00 PM on
Monday thru Friday to reserve area for a children walkway when returning home from
school and asked for its adoption. Second by C. Shervheim and approved by the council. 4-0.
Motion by C. Shervheim 2nd by C. Friedrich that the clerk be instructed to pay the
bills. Carried 4-0.
Motion by C. Shervheim 2nd by C. Abercrombie that Ordinance #107 governing the use of
Snowmobiles in the Village of Lake Elmo be accepted. Motion carried. 4--0. Cl-rk
instueted to send copies of the ordinance to all members of the council so they have it
available to answer specific questions.
Mayor suggested that the council consider -the establishment of two new committees made
up of interested citizens. One committee would study the park plan and make suggestions
and recommendations on the course of action to be taken in the village in the immediate
and distant future. The second committee would study the comprehensive sewer plan approved
by the council and make a determination on how soon and how this program should be
implemented.
Motion by C. Abercrombie that the regular On Sale and the SUNDAP ON SALE liquor license
for Tartan Park be approved 2nd. C. Friedrich. Carried h-O.
Motion by C. Abercrombie that the ON SALE liquor license for the Lake Elmo VFW Post 5725
be renewed and approved for 1.972, 2nd by C. Friedrich and carried 4-0.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo Village Council Meeting November 16, 1971 pg. 3
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Friedrich that the ON SALE, and OFF SALE Liquor
licenses for Twin Point 'Tavern be renewed for the year 1972, Car.4-0.
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Friedrich that the ON Sale and OFF Sale Liquor licenses
be renewed for the year 1972 for Bents Elmo Ton. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Friedrich that the ON Sale Liquor license for the
Lake Elmo VFW Post 5725 be renewed for the ,year 1972. Carried 4-0.
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Friedrich that the license fees for the year 1972
be the same as for 1971. OFF Sale $100. ON Sale Sunday $200. ON Sale regular $1,000.
ON Sale Special for VFW with limited use $500. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Shervheim that Counsel Raleigh be advised to reply
to the US District Court for the North District of Alabama and advise them that the
Village of Lake Elmo does not want to be considered as one of the plaintiffs in the
case of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Tennessee vs.
American Cast Iron Company &. others for price fixing. Motion carried It-0.
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Shervheim that the request for abatement by The Top
20 for Plate Nos. 25753 & 25755 from $750 to $306 for each of 3 Lots be approved.
Carried 4-0.
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Shervhei.m that the request for abatement by The Top
20 for plates 25670-a25715 lots 233-278 Lanes Demontrevi.11e Country Club from $6,500 to
$ 45080 be approved, Carried 4 -0.
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Friedrich that the request for abatement .for Plates
25570-25578 lots 132-140 and 25597-25605 lots 159-167 Lanes Demontreville Couuntry Club
from $3,000 to $1,500 be approved. Carried 4-0.
Request from Walter Solseth for abatement on plates 28054-17 thru 28054-24 lots 1-8
was not completed so assessor was given instructions to return for completion.
Motion by C. Shervheim 2nd by C. Abercrombie that the request for abatement for Plates
24389A 6A M.Wheeler f/o J. Wright be refused. Carried 4-0. Assessed value on building
$2,880 and property at $1,600 acre.
Petition from the residents of Oak Ave that the council reconsider changing the name
of their street received and clerk advised to advise the residents that the name would
be changed to comply with the overall grid system.
Letter received from NSP announcing reduction in gas rates. Letter on file.
Respectfully submitted
Donald Mehsikomer
Village Clerk
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C. Shervbei.m that meeting adjourn at 11:00 PM.
Carried 4-0.