HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-74 CCMAGENDA --VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042
MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1974.
7:30 P.M. -- Norm P.urrington--2694 Gerald Ave., No.St. Paul
Building Permit -- Hill Trail No.area.
8:00 P.M. -- Charles Mix (Lake Elmo Building Supply) -Lake Elmo Ave.No.
Condition of premises.
8:30 P.M. -- Northbrooke Farms
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Washington County Immunization Clinic has asked to use
Village Hall on Wed. January 16, 1974 from 8:OOA:M to
12 noon.
Letter dated August 21, 1973 written by Attorney Don Raleigh
to Dayton --Hudson Properties regarding "fees and expenses incurred".
Files to be considered:
Robert Mordick Variance per Don Raleigh
Council approval for renewal of Wm. Hammes Special Use Permit
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Minutes of the Lake Elmo Village Council Meeting Jan. 8, 1974 Page 1
Meeting called to order by Mayor Brookman at 7:32 p.m.
Present: Brookman, Eder, Friedrich, Pott, Abercrombie, Watson, Pott and Mehsikomer
Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh, PZC members Lyons and Falz.
Minutes Motion by C. Abercrombie second by C. Shervheim to approve minutes of
Approval: Dec. 4, 1973 minutes as submitted. Carried 5 - 0.
Brookman Mayor Brookman took this final opportunity before turning over the reins
Remarks: of mayor to Mayor elect Eder, to express his appreciation for the cooperation
he received from everyone involved in village affairs during his tenure
in office.
Oath of Mayor Brookman turned the meeting over to the clerk who administered the
Office: oath of office to Mayor -elect Eder and Councilman elect Pott.
Eder Mayor Eder, on behalf of the Village of Lake Elmo, expressed appreciation
Remarks: to Mr. Brookman and Mr. Friedrich for the fine effort they put forth in
performing their duties as village officials.
(dorm Previously has presented his plans to Valley Branch Watershed District
Purringtnn: and Lake Elmo PZC. PZC has recommended approval of plans subject to
complying with changes presented by Bldg. Insp. Mueller. The change
covered relocating the well or the sceptic system so they were a minimum
of '50 from each other.
Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Abercrombie to approve permit as
recommended by PZC at their meeting January 7, 1974.
Carried 5 - 0.
Washington Authorization was given for Mayor to permit use of village hall by this
Cty. Immuni- group as long as it did not conflict with official village use of facilities.
zation Clinic:Approval given for January 16, 1974 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Appoint- Motion by C. Shervheim second by C.
ments: be made for 1974.
1974
Weed Inspector
Depository
Bonding Agent
Alternate Mayor
Civil Defense
Engineer
Counsel
Health Inspector
Insurance Counselers
Official Publication
Watson that the following appointments
Elmer Richert
State Bank of Lake Elmo
Juran & Moody
Robert Watson
James Bjorkman
Bonestroo & Association
Lawson, Kelly etc.
Dr. Van Meier
D. Zinchlag & E. Beutel
Stillwater Gazette
Carried 5 - 0.
PZC Appoint- Motion by C. Abercrombie second by C. Shervheim to reappoint William
ments: Lundquist and Bruce Falz to three year terms on the Planning Zoning
Commission. Carried 5 - 0.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo Village Council Meeting con't 8' Page 2
Chas. Mix Complaints had previously been received regarding disposition of waste
Lake Elmo and traffic problems created by subject facility. Mr. Mix explained that
Bldg. he had good intentions but required piping did not arrive until January 4,1
Supply: When completed appropriate facilities will be in operation to overcome
all the objections. Bldg. Insp. Mueller and Fire Chief Bjorkman will
inspect premises on Saturday January 12, 1974 and report back to council
at meeting January 22, 1974.
Police
C. Pott requested that the council
consider
a replacement for him on
Advisory
the subject committee. Possible names will
be made at next meeting.
Committee:
I-94 Corridor Motion by C. WAtson second by C.
Shervheim
that F. Pott continue to serve
Study
on the subject committee.
Carried 4 - 0.
Committee:
Pott
abstained.
Council-
Council appointments will remain
the same as last
year with C. Pott
men Appoint-
assuming responsibilities of C.
Friedrich at least
temporarily -until
ments:
Mayor has had an opportunity to
review each position.
Street
Motion by C. Shervheim second by
C. WAtson that C.
Pott be allowed to
Sanding:
expend necessary funds and take
action to correct
street icing problems.
Carried 5 -
0.
Dog Clerk advised that he had been in touch with Woodbury Police Chief
Catcher: regarding joint venture for a dog catcher. Clerk to pursue and see if
party involved would attend future council meeting to discuss in detail.
J. C. Week Mayor Eder proclaimed January 20-26, 1974 as Jaycee week in the Village of
Proclamation Lake Elmo and asked local orga0zation to cooperate in the observance.
Jan. 20-26:
Rich Straumann - Director of Lake Elmo Jaycees presented a plan for a
skate for recreation program to raise fund for playgrounds. Details
were incomplete so Jaycees were to pursue it further.
Northbrooke John Daubney, Counsel for Northbrooke Farms, appeared regarding issuance
Farms Specialof a special use permit to locate a barn for training horses on 22 - 23
Use Permit: acres in the Bergman addition, section 4.
Bruce Falz of Lake;Elmo PZC member advised that PZC had recommended
approval subject to 2 conditions. 1. Plan have final approval of
village engineer and, 2. all legal problems relative to covenants
be ironed out.
Mr. Daubney felt that covenants did not hold water but that regardless
of council action they would pursue this matter through the courts
to get an answer. Landowners in the Bergman addition as well as Department
of Natural Resources and the Pollution Control Agency. Action would
be filed within 10 days on this.
A number of residents in the area including Mr. Crombie, Mr. Mottaz and
others not identified voiced strong objections.
Motion by C. Watson second by C. Shervheim that council table any further
action on special use permit until a legal decision had been handed
dwon regarding the covenants involved. Carried 4 - 1
Mayor Eder opposed.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo Village Council Meeting con't Ilyl Page 3
Claims: Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Watson authorizing clerk to pay
claims 74001 through 74043
Motion carried 4 - 0
C. Pott abstained.
Battle Creek Clerk instructed to write letter to Mayor of St. Paul advising that the
Drainage: Village of Lake Elmo is in favor of a joint meeting of the governing
bodies involved in the Battle Creek Drainage problem.
Jan. 22,1974 Meeting will convene at 5:00 p.m.
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PZC: Request was made to consider restructure of the PZC into two boards.
One would be a board of appeals and the other would devote its full
effort to planning problems. A committee of Fran Pott, Don Raleigh
and Bob Watson would meet to discuss and report back at next meeting.
Gib Swanson C. Abercrombie presented Resolution R74-1 approving Gilbert E. Swanson
Resolution Registered Land Survey with certain restrictions and asked for council
R-74-1: passage. Second by C. Shervheim. A vote of the council taken shows
all members in favor none against. Carried 5 - 0.
Local Fuel C. Pott presented Resolution R74-2 appointing Calvin Brookman to the
Coordination position of Local Fuel Coordinator and asked for council approval.
Resolution Second by C. Shervheim. A vote of council taken shows all members voted
R74-2: in favor none against. Carried 5 - 0.
R. Mordick Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Abercrombie to approve R. Mordick
Variance: Variance permitting change in property split to provide proper access
to the back half of lot. Carried 5 - 0.
Bldg. Insp. Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Watson approving expenditure of up
Conference: to 200.00 for bldg. inspector to attend conference at Radisson Hotel
January 14, 15, and 16, 1974.
Special 3.2 Motion to approve a special 3.2 license for the Oakdale Athletic Association
license for at the Lake Elmo VFW on Feb. 2, May 25, and Oct. 26, 1974
Oakdale presented by C. Abercrombie second by C. Watson.
Athletic Assn. Carried 5 - 0.
Special Use All permits require approval each year - copies were distributed to council
Permits: and these will be taken up at the January 22, 1974 meeting.
Water System:Report from Dept. of Health gave the Lake Elmo System a rating of 94
out of a possible 100. One way for improvement is additional training
of operator. Elmer Richert will be scheduled to attend the 1974 meeting.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Don Mehsikomer
Village Clerk