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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-74 CCMAGENDA---VILLACE COUNCIL VILLAGE, OF' LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA 55042 MEETING TO BE IIELD TUESDAY, JUNF, 4, 1974 7:30 P,H. -- Howard Springbo.rn--Special Use Permit --- Operate and maintain recreational facility in Section 4---part of east one-half and part of the NE quarter of the NE quarter of Section 9 8:30 P.M. ---- Elmer. Richert -- Wilbur Richert Mining Permit---- Fred Richert property Late Addition: 8:00 P.M. -- Mr. & Mrs. Francis Downs--3759 Jamaca Ave. No. Special Use Permit for swimming pool at residence. .T.TEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Codification 32nd. Street parking NSP Water. Use Request Disease tree control. Tri.--Lake Overflow home Rule Charter Appointment to Police Commission --(under- consideration-- Len Kirvida) Action on J&W Boat Works Status of White Sign Co. (installation on Niway 12) 3.2 beer license for Men's 'Twin Point Tournament CORRESPONDENCE. Sent Lake Elmo Heights (Preliminary Plat) file to Council for their. consideration. Meeting of Lake Elmo Board of Review June 4, 1974 Page 1 Meeting called to order at 1:10 p.m. by Mayor Eder Present: Mayor Eder, Councilman Abercrombie, Assessor Park, County Assessor and Clerk Mehsikomer 1. 3M C1ub:Represented by John Leslie, Bill Langlois, Ed Bruno and Joe Theissen. Tartan Park John Leslie voiced his opinion that the market value increase of $85,000 was too high. $11,000 was more realistic as this covered costs of blacktop, backstops and benches, Bill Langlois presented a chart showing discrepancy in values per acre of golf courses in area. Tartan was rated highest at $1,194 per acre, Indian Hills lowest at $438 per acre; in between Dellwood $663 and Stillwater $577. Also presented excerpts from Minnesota Open Space Tax Law of 1969. No final action as quorum not present, 2, Ron Plate 36-37760-2305 Hockert Market value increased from $24,182 to $29,414, Mr, Hockert Lake Jane presented cost information showing discrepancy. Road: Garage $2807 vs. 1991 cost diff. $816,00 Trim 300 150 150.00 Basement2450 700 1750.00 Siding dr. 400 400------�� 5957 32-- 41 overvalued $2,716,00 3. Mrs. Plate 36-37032-2400 Carl Rudeen Land lost to highway dept. 7718 Hudson House move was recorded on wrong lot, Blvd.: Transfer building from plate 37032-2400 to 37032-2200. 4. Wood Plate 36-37200-2500 Specialties Assessor explained market value assessment. Advised him he was Lot 5-Elmo rated at $5.70/sq.ft. which was next to bottom rate of $5.12 Park Walter per sq. ft. Mr. Witzel satisfied but not happy. Witzel: 5. Lyle Plate 36-37750-2850 Wagner Value $2,640 to 33,849 - 1973 Tax payable 1974 was calculated at Lot 5- $905.00 based on 1973 mill rate. Evaluation explained. Tablyn Park: 6. Al Plates 36-37750-4650 and 4750, Tablyn Park Caulkins Advised council that he is being assessed for 1-1/2 lots. 8618 Iron- When he first wanted to build he was told no because of lot size. wood Trdi1N.USed additional 1/2 lot to make one buildable lot. Adjustment $50.00 in taxes requested. Meeting of Lake Elmo Board of Review June 4, 1974 Page 2 7. J.O. and J.A. Plate 36-37085-2000 Bergmann Increased $19,975 to 20,975 2 sheds had been added plus 10% 4065 Demon- evaluation increasel5% 1973 and 5% 1974. trevile Rd. Over 65 should get tax abatement. Referred to county auditor St. Paul for filing of proper forms. 55109 8. Conrad Plate 36-37009-0090 Adams 8903 Value increased from $4950 to $8850 or $3,900, a pole barn Jane Rd. N.: was added at actual cost of $2,350 Requests $1550 reduction in value. White Hat Records show restaurant on lots 15 & 16 when actually it is on Restaurant: lot 1. Bldg. Value should be transferred from plate 37135- 2950, 37135-2000. 9. Mrs. Plate - 36-37004-0010 Francis J. Value increased $55,724 to $77,315. Crombie Partial building being constructed by Brian Crombie. Mrs, Crombie 3725 Demon- will transfer title. treville Rd: Plate 36-37680-2050 Lot B Registered land survey 91. Land value increased on 4-1/2 acre non buildable site, per agreement, from $2691 to $4500. Requests adjustment to original value of $2691. 10. Agnes Plate 36-37010-0550 Bershens: Value increased $16,000 $32032 to $48,048, Assessor explained that records show transfer of title, Said transfer will cancel Green Acres rating. Recommended she contact Jim Keller county assessors office regarding Green Acre renewal. 11. James Explained he had $15,500 Wausau home. Assessor explained that Oreschnick with basement and other improvements value up to $30,500. 9399 Lake No further comment. Jane Tr. N. 12. Robert Plate 36-37015-5350 Borglund Value increased $27,181 to $29,840. 9402 Still- Apparent disagreement between assessor and owner. Assessor will water Blvd. schedule a special visit to remeasure and will adjust if in error. 13. Tom Plate 36-37014-2260 Hilpisch: Value $40,635 to $41,235 increase $600 for porch which cost $242. Assessor advised that value based on installed price based on state schedule. 14. David Plate 36-37405-2250 Rooke: Value of $40,493 included $3,000 for lot which was already included in value. Reduce lot 1 from $40,493 to $37,493 Lot 3 remain at $3,000. Meeting of Lake Elmo Board of Review June 4, 1974 Page 3 15. James Plate 36-37585-2150 Lot 4 Pabst Lake Jane, Parker Value was $7,000 now $39,005, $7,000 was land, Per Lake Elmo Jane Rd. N.: Assessor Mary Scheel Washington County assessor land value was $7,700. House built by Mike Dahl - Cost $30,500 vs. $31,305, Tax should be based on 77% of Cost per article in paper, Agreeable to 85-90% of cost as market value. 16. Dennis Plate 36-37505-2300 Kohler Value $23,000 to 31,580 1764 Leon Moved into home after June lhnot entitled to homestead for Ave: current year. 17. Galen Plate 36-37095-2700 Smith Value increased24090-30690. 3817 Increase due to improvements. No Action. Innsdale Ave: Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m, Respectfully submitted: Don Mehsikomer Village Clerk -Treasurer Minutes of Lake Elmo Village Council Meeting June 4, 1974 Page 1 Called to order at 7:32 p.m, by Mayor Eder. Present: Eder, Abercrombie, Shervheim, Pott and Brookman Also Present: Assessor Park, Counsel Raleigh, Engineer Bonestroo, Bldg. Insp. Mueller and PZC members Johnson, Lyons and Williams. Minutes Approval:Mot4on_r-by C. Shervheim second by C. Brookman to approve minutes of May 21, 1974 meeting as submitted. Carried 5 - 0. Springborn S.U.P:Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Abercrombie to approve special use permit based on recommendation of PZC for special uses. See PZC minutes of May 28, 1974. 32nd St. Clerk read petition submitted by a number of residents from 32nd Traffic: St. N. requesting that council give up thoughts of banning parking on that st. They also offered possible substitutes. Motion by C. Brookman second by C. Abercrombie that 32nd St, N. be made a one way street West to East between Klondike and Lake Elmo Ave. Also that we attempt to get reduced speed on this stretch of road. This will start as soon as signs and approval from state on speed limit can be obtained. It will be evaluated at the end of 6 months to determine if this is effective. Carried 5 - 0. Resolution Resolution R74-16 establishing a 20 mph speed limit submitted by R74-16: C. Abercrombie second by C. Shervheim, Carried 5 - 0. Francis Downs Motion by C. Brookman second by C. Shervheim approving a S.U.P. S.U.P.: fora swimming pool for Francis Downs 3759 Jamaca Ave. N. according to recommendations of PZC.. Motion carried 5 - 0. Richert Mining Fred Richert represented by his sons Elmer and Wilbur Richert. Permit: Barton Construction agreed with Mayor Eder and C. Brookman that they would correct problems left previously. They would level area - slope drainage to NW and restore as per 1972 agreement. Bruce Folz representing Richert showed map of 40 acres involved. Estimated fill material 1 to 200,000 yds. Possible time limit 3-4 years. Fill would be moved from property on the North edge of property. Sheldon Caswell, attorney representing surrounding residents, requested that Mayor Eder step down and not to vote on issue since, at the May 14, 1974 PZC meeting, his actions were interpreted that he was an agent for Mr. Richert. ( Sheldon Caswell stated that at the May 14, 1974 PZC meeting the Richert issue was heard. He stated matter was tabled and was informed it would not be brought up again. Application in violation of ordinance which requires restoration of top soil since it stated no top soil would be replaced. Minutes of Lake Elmo Village Council Meeting June 4, 1974 Page 2 ( Sheldon Caswell also advised council of their action on 1972 SUP for Barton Contracting on which they stated no permit would be renewed after 1972. A number of citizens including G. Wright, Dennis Landucci, Tom Schumacher, Mary Kasse, Galen Smith, Diane Selebrede, Pat Lau, Mrs. Danisch, G. Breheim all voiced opinions relative to S,U.P, Points brought up were. 1. Who benefits? 2. Dust and dirt 3. Safety 4. Hours of operation 5. Noise and equipment to be used. 6. Does personal gain outweight neighborhood objection 7. Top soil removal and reclamation. 8. Who will actually mine? 9. Conservation of trees - over 300 on property, 10. Protective fencing — Where - When? Elmer and Wilbur Richert advised that they did not know who would be mining. Demand for fill limited but use would not require a washer or a crusher. Also that trees are a natural growth on the property. A number of claims made required people to go on property; since no one requested permission this is trespassing. Maintain that they have farmed property for .30-40 years and property has no real top soil. Richard Johnson of PZC advised that he voted against SUP because Richert refused to consider use of the access and egress road to the South. Richert advised that this was across private property and an easement would be required. Mrs. Selebrede submitted petition with 74 names opposing issuance of SUP to Mr. Richert. C. Brookman moved to delay action until.we get further clarification on points raised that should be included in permit. Second by C. Pott. Mayor Eder abstained. C. Brookman and C. Pott voted in favor C. Abercormbie and C. Shervheim voted against. Motion failed due to tie vote. Engineer advised that cost of projects is controlled to quite a degree be availability of materials. He favors having material available from natural local sources to help keep costs minimal. Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Brookman to grant permit subject to all of the conditions of chapter 9 of the proposed codification. There will be no hauling in for mixing purposes, no washing and no crushing. Permit would be for balance of season. New application required for future operation. Mayor Eder again abstained. C. Shervheim, C. Pott and C. Brookman voted in favor. C. Abercrombie voted against. Carried 3 - 1. Motion by C, Shervheim second by C. Abercrombie to define season as ending Nov. 30, 1974. Mayor abstained all councilmen voted in favor. Carried 4 - 0. Minutes of Lake Elmo Village Council Meeting June 4, 1974 Page 3 I Home Rule K. Sovereign and C. Brandon introduced Fred King and Winne Schwan Charter: of Cimarron both of whom spoke in favor of requesting a charter commission. Also introduced'Br_yan.Pengel of Tablyn Park who had similar statement, Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Brookman that council would react favorably at the next meeting if the group showed enough representative interest in all parts of the Village. Carried 5 - 0. Council was asked if they would sign petition individually. All agreed that they would be favorable to signing but not first. They do not want to give citizens impression that they are promoting plan. 1974 Road Motion by C. Abercrombie second by C. Brookman to authorize engineer Seal Coat to go out on bid subject to final approaval of C. Pott who is in Project: charge of Sts. Opening date of bids would be June 27, 1974 10:00 a.m. in Council chambers. Carried 5 - 0. White Sign Co: Motion by C. Abercrombie second by C. Shervheim authorizing counsel to take legal action regarding sign on 194. Carried 5 - 0. J-W Boat Bldg, Insp. Mueller will investigate June 6 and Mayor and Bldg. Insp. Works: will follow through on it. 3.2 license for Motion by C. Shervheim second'by C. Abercrombie to approve 3.2 Twin Point license for Twin Point Mens Softball Tournament. License fee $10.00 Softball T.: Carried 5 - 0. N.S.P. Water: Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Abercrombie to disapprove use of water from Downs Lake. Lake Elmo will sell 1 million gallons of water from our water system at a fee of $350.00 subject to a pumping schedule approved by C. Abercrombie who is in charge of water system. Carried 5 - 0. Battle Creek C. Abercrombie presented Resolution R74-17 voicing disapproval of Watershed: the proposed Battle Creek Branch Watershed and asked for council confirmation. Second by C. Pott. Carried 5 - 0. Police Commission Codification: Council asked officer Neville how he felt about coverage in Lake Elmo. It was his personal opinion that Lake Elmo does need a second officer. Police Commission to be reactivated to study current situation. Officer Neville also suggested that council consider some type of a permanent bike licensing or registration. Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Pott to adopt codification subject to revisions proposed by C. Pott. Carried 5 - 0. Claims: Motion by C. Abercrombie second by C. Brookman authorizing clerk to pay claims 74258 thru 74290. Carried 5 - 0 Minutes of the Lake Elmo Village Council Meeting June 4, 1974 Page 4 L. E. Hard- Motion by C, Brookman second by C, Abercrombie authorizing C. Shervheim wood! Lbr.: to take whatever action is necessary to repair damage caused by oil from L. E. Hardwood Lumber Co. on tennis court and grass in playgrounds. Carried 5 - 0. Board of Motion by C. Shervheim second by C. Brookman that action be deferred Review: to next meeting. Carried 5 - 0, Adjournment: Motion by C. Brookman second by C. Pott to adjourn at 12:55 a.m. Carried 5 -- 0. Respectfully submitted by: Don Mehsikomer Village Clerk -A -Treasurer 5/31/74 To Mayor and Council: I have just learned that the Metro Park Question is scheduled for consideration and action with the County Commissioners between 10 and 11:30 A. M „ Tuesday, June 4th., 1974. Art Schaefer would like the Mayor, L. Shervheim and as many other members as would be available to be present$ Can you come? Per L. Shervhe.im