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Home My WebLink About12-17-74 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042 MEETING TO .BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1974. 4:00 P.M. -- Salary Committee 5:00 P.M. -- Meeting Convenes Items for discussion: Participation in"Suburban Rate Authority"? 3M Co. Center.: Storm water runoff Municipal water service Possible street vacation request -•-Mayor Eder Report on Park Land Acquisition•-- City Attorney Wrap tip of: Firemen's Party - C. Brookman Audit -- -- D. Mehsikomer Salary -- budget approval. -- C. Shervheim Purchase of broom for Cadet tractor --- Discuss method of scheduling agenda for Council Members C. Po'Lt 6:30 --- 7:30 P.M.-- Dinner Hour -- Anthony's White IIat 7:30 P.M. -- Meeting reconvenes "Hearing"-- Petition for Vacation of Lots on Lake Demontreville. 8:30 P.M. -- Discuss Long Range Planning. Dave Licht of Midwest Planning will be in attendance. (Sub for Barbara Lukermann for Ist.quarter. in 1975). Planning Commission members to be included in discussion. 9:30 P.M. -- Dick Neville to introduce Dale Fuerstenberg to Council. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 pg., Meeting called to order at 5:33PM by Mayor Eder. Present: Eder,Abercrombie,Shervheim,Pott & Brookman. Also present:Bldg.Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh, Engineer Bonestroo and PZC members Lundquist, Novak, Lyons, Sovereign, Dreher, Grace and Williams. Minutes: 12-3-74 minutes to be corrected as follows: Tri-Lakes septic systems should read, "Engineer Noyes and Inspector Wier are to check the horizontal distance and the vertical levels from the high water mark on all faulty systems and provide the council with adequate inform- ation so legal action can be taken if necessary. They are to report back at the council meeting of May 6, 1975. Several individuals have not had sufficient notice; they are to be properly notified. Claims -change motion from Pott to Shervheim and 2nd from Shervheim to Abercrombie. Show motion carried 4-0 with C.Pott abstaining. Lake View Hills- second line should read " letter indicating disapproval of proposals 1 and 2 as presented in the" Motion by C.Brookman 2nd by C.Shervheim to approve the minutes of the December 3, 1974 meeting as amended. Carried 5-0. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Brookman to approve the minutes of the October 7, 1974 Special Budget Meeting. Carried 5-0. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Shervheim to approve the minutes of the special meeting of December 11, 1974 for sale of the Park Bonds. Carried 5-0. Suburban Rate Authority: Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Pott to decline the offer for membership in the SRA. Carried 5-0. Road Easement for access to park: Motion by C.Shervheim 2nd by C.Abercrombie authorizing counsel to proceed with the procurement of the west 33ft of the SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 14 from Mr. Beaubien at a cost of $2,000/acre. (Approx. 1 acre). Carried 5-0. Lake Elmo Volunteer Firemen's Appreciation Dinner: C.Brookman advised that the approx. cost to Lake Elmo is $600. All donations and claims will be processed through the clerk's office. Audit: Clerk recommended that proposal 1 from Ernst & Ernst with development of balance sheets and the realated accrual accounting be approved. Estimated cost $4,000 to $4,500. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Shervheim authorizing clerk to arrange with Ernst & Ernst for audit as recommended by clerk. Carried 5-0. Sweeper: Motion by C.Brookman 2nd by C.Shervheim authorizing C.Pott to proceed with procurement of a belt driven 4' broom for the small tractor at ( a cost of $398. Carried 5-0. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 pg.2 Meeting recessed at 6:30 PM for dinner. Hearing for vacation of certain lands belonging to Lang in Lane's Demontreville Country Club. Hearing opened at 7:33 PM by Mayor Eder. Mr. Collins, Attorney for Lang's, showed a copy of the plat showing the parcels that were vacated by East Oakdale Resolution 62469. Mr.Harry Zabrok spoke in opposition to vacation. He owns 16 lots in Lane's Demontreville Country Club Addition and has since 1953. He was in opposition in 1968 when vacation request was denied and again in 1969 when it was approved for petitioners only. Mr.Townsend also a land owner, stated that bathers have been run off property which was vacated. He does not wish to see any more vacated and reduce the bathing area still further. Counsel pointed out that whether or not property is vacated the court has still ruled in favor of Mr. Lang that the sub -size area is a buildable lot. Attorney Collins stated that his client only wanted same treatment that was extended to the other petitioners. Mr. Zabrok commented that vacation will serve no useful purpose. Because of comments relative to petitions and decisions made by other individuals Mayor Eder advised counsel to research and have details available for January 7, 1975. There being no further comments on the matter Mayor Eder recessed the hearing at 8:15 PM. It will be reconvened on January 7, 1975. Council meeting reconvened at 8:15 PM. Salary Schedule for 1975:Motion by C.Shervheim 2nd by C.Brookman to approve the proposal of the salary committee for pay schedule for 1975 which is as follows: Senior maintenance employee $6.08/hr and 2nd maintenance employee $5.58/hr. effective January 1, 1975. Assessor-1975 annual salary of $3,300. This includes educational allowance and mileage. Clerk -Adjust 1974 salary from $2.600 to $3,000. 1975 salary is $300. per month or $3,600/year. Office help -permanent senior secretary increase to $3.25/hr as of January 1, 1975 and increase to $3.50/hr. effective July 1, 1975. Part time help increase to $2.90/hr. effective January 1, 1975. When permanent status developed rate to be set at $3.25/hr. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Shervheim to amend C.Shervheim's motion to include meter reader and casual labor at $3.00/hr. Amendment carried 5-0. Original motion carried 5-0. A,B.Schaefer: C.Abercrombie submitted Resolution R74-36 commending Mr.A.B. Schaefer for outstanding service as county commissioner and asked council to approve. Resolution seconded by C.Shervheim. Carried 5-0. Calvin J. Brockman: Mayor Eder offered Resolution R74-37 commending Councilman Brookman for his service to Lake Elmo and asked for council approval Motion carried 4-0 with C.Brookman abstaining. All members and also l citizens in attendance unanimously approved the resolution. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 p9.3 Claims: Motion by C.Brookman 2nd by C.Pott to approve payment of claims 74657 thru 74686 except claims 74677 & 74678. Carried 5-0. Mayor Eder advised that he had talked to Midwest Planning relative to their invoice. Of this expense 5 1/2 hours were conferences with 3M or appointed agents. Mayor Eder recommended payment. Motion by C. Abercrombie 2nd by C.Brookman to approve payment of claim 74678 for Midwest Planning. Carried 5-0. Engineer presented a written report regarding the overage of the DLR, Helmo Ave, construction. Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Shervheim to approve payment of claim 74677. Carried 5-0. Counsel advised that Minnesota Statute limits charge on cigarette lic- enses, whether machine vended or over the counter, to $12.00. Refund required on those who paid $15.00 for cigarette vending machine license. Midwest Planning:Barbara Luekerman and Dave Licht were on hand to discuss planning and possible application for HUD grant. A clear cut decision on overall planning was not agreed upon. W.Lundquist suggested that Lake Elmo follow the schedule proposed by the PZC in August of 1974. Barbara Luekerman also referred to her August Proposal as a guide. Dave Licht explained the HUD Community Development Fund and suggested that we consider application. His firm with the assistance of Mr. Wayne Cox would agree to prepare the application and follow it through Metro Council and up to HUD review for $750.00. Motion by C. Shervheim 2nd by C.Abercrombie to indicate an interest in the HUD Program and the $750.00 expenditure for Midwest Planning and Minnesota Community Development Service to prepare the application. Carried 5-0. Mayor Eder directed members of the council and the PZC to come to the January 7, 1975 meeting prepared to offer suggestions on a development and planning program. Dave Licht also instructed to return to the January 7, 1975 meeting with a proposed planning contract. (8:30 PM.) Metro Sewer Plan: Engineer Bonestroo indicated the Facility Planning Report as proposed by the Metro Sewer Board is ready for review. A meeting explaining how this plan affects Lake Elmo will be part of the council meeting on January 7, 1975. (8:00 - 8:30 PM). Engineer Bonestroo will arrange for the publicity. Police: Officer Dick Neville will no longer be assigned to police Lake Elmo specifically as he has been reassigned to the day shift. Officer Neville introduced his replacement Officer Dale Fuerstenburg. Delapidated Buildings:Mayor Eder moved that the counsel prepare letters, which will be sent by certified mail, to the owner on record, of the delap- idated buildings on Hwy 12 and Lake Elmo Ave., Minnehaha West of Lake Elmo Ave and on Jamley requesting that they comply with the request to dispose of the building. Second by C.Shervheim. Carried 5-0. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1974 pg,4 Special Use Permits: Motion by C.Pott 2nd by C.Abercrombie to approve renewal of SUP numbers 0002.0009,00010 (1080), 00011, 00012, 00013, 00017, 1017,1025, 1028, 1023-1024, 1041, 1047, 1050, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1067, 1076, 1077 and 1088 subject to there meeting the special conditions of their specific SUP. Carried 5-0. SUP 1073 scheduled for review at meeting January 21, 1975. Tennis court:Clerk advised that check, in the amount of $4,500, had been received from the Lake Elmo Lions Club toward the cost of installation of 2 tennis courts. Clerk instructed to send letter of appreciation. Council meetings: 15 minutes at the beginning of each council meeting is to be reserved for council members to discuss specific problems that are not on the agenda. Each individual will be limited to a 3 minute period. Adjournment:Motion by C.Abercrombie 2nd by C.Shervheim to adjourn at 10:44 PM. carried 5-0. Donald Mehsikomer City clerk Lake Elmo, Minnesota