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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-73 CCMAGENDA --VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF LAKE ELM09 MINNESOTA MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAYL MARCH 20® 1973 5:00 P.M. ---Hugh Madson -- School Dist, 824. 6:00 P.M. -- Members of Planning Commission --Village position on signs. 6:30 P.M. -- Dinner 7.30 P.M, -- Council meeting to reconvene Park Study Committee-- Long range proposal 8:30 P.M. -- Neil McGibbon -- (Minnesota Benefits) Employee Insurance 9:00 P.M. -- Phyllis Tingstad Obtaining building permit in Lake Demontreville Addition to agenda -- taken 3/19/73 9:3OPM George Hedges-- Birch Bark Lane Status report on petition to Valley Branch watershed and Discuss Lake Jane high water level. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Don -- Ben Corks. was in and reported that the signs identifying Lake Elmo on Highway 12 and 36 have been removed. He feels the signs at these points are necessary for Village businesses, Frank Graham reported hhat Tablyn Park lighting was taken snare of. The Lighting at Pebble Park®- he would like the village to arrive at some sort of a comprehensive plan of the area. MINUTES OF, THE I,AKE EI;MO VILLA(=E COUNCIL MEIsTING MARCH 20, 1973 Meeting; called to order at 5:10PM by Mayor Brookman. Present:Brookman,Aber+crombie,Watson,Shervhei.m,Friedrich,.Park &. Mehsikomer. Also present: Counsel Raleigh;Bldg. Insp.Mueller & Engineer Bonestroo. Council received a report that the business district sign for Lake Elmo that used to be located on Hwy 12 as you approached Washington Cty 17 had been removed.Clerk instructed to write to Mr. Merritt of the Minn. Hwy Dept., requesting that these signs be reinstalled.. Motion by C.Shervheim 2nd by C.Abercrombie that 1.0ouncil will enforce the regulations that apply to advertising signs located in the Village of Lake Elmo;2.That Special Use Permits be required for all advertising signs presently in existance in the village;3.Fees for signs will be 'based on value as set forth in the state building code;4.Make no exceptions other than to accept the recommendation of the PZC togovern the land along I 94 according to the commercial code rather than code for the property as presently zoned;5.We would adhere to the State Hwy. Regulation as it per- tained to frequency of signs;6.Installe.rs license fee be established at $25.00. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting recessed at 6:30PM reconvened at 7:30PM. Dennis Gonyea advised that because his property was still under title to Russ Morgan he was not aware of the hearing on the proposed road in Sec- tion 32. He reconfirmed that his firm was in favor of the road and that property required for the road would be made available for dedication to the village. ffe commented that some of -the residents in the area would have some hardship but that he felt the road was still in the best int- erest of the entire community. Park Study Committee made a presentation to the council and all present regarding the progress of that group, and recommendations that they had formulated regarding the park system for the village. Motion by C.Sherv- heim 2nd by C..Watson that we the village council commend the Park Study Committee for their efforts to date and request that they continue their efforts in this matter. Motion carried 5-0. The Park Study Committee was invited to return at the council meeting of April 17,1973 at which time fiscal advisor Jame Olson would be asked to attend to go over the possible courses of action open on acquisition of the park land. Time on agenda 8:OOP'1VI. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Friedrich -that the minutes of the March. 6,1973 meeting be approved as submitted. Carried 5--0. Discussion with engineer regarding the extension of Washington Cty. 17 across 212 to make point of access and egress for Conrad Adams. Engineer will write Mr. Adams and advise action that is required before he can proceed. Clerk advised that he had received an acknowledgement from Cimarron that they could not take any action regarding the installation of an unauthorized structure in the Cimarron facility. Council requested counsel to check j matter out as Cimarron is fully aware of what improvements are permitted and that they are obligated to administer these regulations. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Shervheim to authorize clerk to pay the bills. Carried 5-0. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2O91973 pg.2 Motion by C.Shervheim 2nd by C.Watson that the Village of Lake Elmo pro- ceed with plans for a new North to South roadway in Section 32 commencing at 194 and extending to Washington Cty 70. Motion was amended to approve proceeding providing the State of Minnesota goes ahead with their plans for letting of bids in June for the development of I 94- commencing in 1973. A roll call vote showed all members of the council voting in favor of motion with none opposed. Carried 5-0. Mr. & Mrs., Tingstad appeared relative to a variance on property in Lane's Demontreville Country Club. They own 120' of frontage but it is split into -two pieces, one of 40' and another of 80' separated by a 40' median owned by anither individual. Bldg. Insp. Mueller pointed out that a water system and a sceptic system could not be installed on this property in accordance with state code. It was also noted that approval for a permit from the Valley Branch Watershed District had not been received. Motion by C.Watson 2nd by C.Shervheim that request for a variance be denied. Carried 5--0. Mr.Houck atty from the Collins Agency represented Mr. Lang, owner of the property, was on hand and spoke in behalf of Lang and Tingstad. C.Watson offered Resolution R 73 7 regarding Iiwy Dept. Proposal and asked for its approval. 2nd by C.Shervhe5.m. Carried 5-0. C.Watson offered Resolution R 73 8 authorizing attorney to proceed with acquisiton of property for roadway described in R 73 7 and asked for its approval. 2nd by C.Friedrich. Carried 5-0. George Hedges advised that the Valley Branch Watershed District was still holding action on petition of village tring to determine if village was authorized to make request. Engineer to .review plan for emergency re- moval of excess water and submit letter to Valley Branch Watershed Dist. and Dept. of. Natural 'Resources asking for their approval. Engineer reported on the study of water levels in Goose .Lake. Department of Natural Resources was also checking the water level. No current action required other than to keep an eye on the level of the water. Petition has been submitted by 12 of the 14 residents in Section 32 requesting; construction of sanitary sewers to service their needs. Village engineer is currently studying the sewer problem as it applies in this area. Buliding Inspector instructed to examine the 3 homes that were moved on the Haase property last year and determine the condition of homes. If they are not ok they should be reported to counsel and he will direct a letter to Mr.. Haase requesting corrective action. Request for a truck to be located in Cimarron on April 14,1973 for a boy scout cleanup. Clerk instructed to arrange for a carton of plastic bags to be supplied for this cleanup session. C.Friedrich advised to proceed with swale along Legion St. as long as cost is within 1'0% of the quotation received last year. C.Shervheim advised that the water fountain donated by the Lions club should be installed at the ball.field as soon as possible. Arrangements will be made for service and a hydrant to the ball -field are. MINUTES OF TIiE LAKE ELMO VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 209 1973 pg.3 C.Shervheim advised that the Lake Elmo Lions Club has donated a Miracle Lifetime Whirl and a Tornado Slide for installation on the village rec- reational grounds. The exact location of the playground equipment will be determined by the Park Study Committee. Cost of equipment approx. $2,210.00. Clerk instructed to write letter of appreciation. Clerk also instructed to order the equipment and then bill the Lions when the exact amount is known.(;. C.S'hervheim advised that the first expenditures of -the parks and play- grounds for 1973 is to install a well at Pebble Park and to locate heavy duty picnic tables on village recreational land, exact location to be determined. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C. Watson to adjourn at 11:00 PM. Motion carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted Donald Mehsikomer Village Clerk Lake Elmo, Minnesota