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AGENDA- =CITY COUNCIL
City of Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042
MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1975.
7:30 P.M. -- Oath of office.
Appointments,
7:45-8:00 P.M„ --Reserved discussion period for Council
Members. 3 minutes per member..
8:00 P.M.--- Facility Planning Report --Metro Sewer. Board.
8:30 P.M.--- Development and,,planning program.
David Licht, .M.idwest,Planning and
Planning -Zoning Commission members will be
in attendance.
9:30 P.M.— Continue Lang Petition --Vacation of lots in
Lanes Demontreville Country Club.
f, ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
- Kenridge 2nd, Addition --Park Funds
Streets
Sick Leave accural--L.Shervheim,D.I4ehsikomer.
Request for Gaming'Machine license at
White Hat Restaurant.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting January 7, 1975
Meeting called to order at 7:40.PM by Mayor Eder.
Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie,Shervheim & Pott and Council-
woman Lyons.
Also Present: Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh,Engineer Bonestroo and PZC
Members Lundquist, Armstrong,Dreher, Froehner, Novak, Sovereign
and Williams.
Brookman Presentation: Mayor Eder presented retiring Councilman Brookman with
a copy of Resolution R74-37 and expressed the gratitude of the
entire council for his efforts on behalf of the city of LaXe Elmo.
Park Analysis: Councilman Shervheim expressed concern over attitude changes
externally regarding park expansion in Lake Elmo. He recommended
that Lake Elmo prepare an overall park policy and volunteered to
work on such a policy in conjunction with city Counsel Raleigh.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons
authorizing Councilman Shervheim and Counsel Raleigh to prepare
a draft of a park policy and distribute to members of the council
and appropriate groups for comments. Carried 4-0 with Council-
man Shervheim abstaining.
Animal Control:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve
request of Mayor to spend money necessary to increase animal
patrol for January & February and attempt to reduce the dog
problem. Carried 5-0.
Police Protection:Councilman Abercrombie advised that the police contract has
not been received from the sheriffs office. 1975 rates are
increased by 15% over 1974 contract prices.
Water Pump: Councilman Abercrombie advised that the water pump had not been
pulled and inspected for six years; inspection due. Requested
permission to pull pump starting February 3, 1975. Inspection
and work may tape from 1 to 3 days.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to set
February 3,1975 as date for pulling the pump. Notification to be
sent to all customers notifying them that pump will be pulled
and request conserving efforts during this period. Carried 5-0.
Hwy 70 Councilwoman Lyons voiced disapproval of bump on Hwy 70 at end of
new construction. Engineer stated he didn't know why they did not
feather this out. Engineer will contact the highway department.
Facility Planning Report:Metro Sewer Board represented by Ray Paine, Ken Bombach
Cathy Dennison, Carl Barrandt & Peggy Reichert. Joe Anderlik of
Bonestroo, Rosene & Anderlik made the presentation. The final of
the preliminary report has to be submitted to the Metro Sewer
Board by March 1, 1975. Mr. Paine explained that EPA regulations
require that public hearings be scheduled. The next meeting will
probably be scheduled the end of February.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting January 7, 1975
pg. 2
Mayor Eder requested Mr. Wm. Lundquist, Chairman of the Lake Elmo
PZC, to set up a meeting the end of January for residents of Lake
Elmo to discuss the comprehensive plan, as it now stands,and the
Facility Planning Report.
9:20 PM Council Meeting Recessed.
Lang Hearing Reconvened at 9:20 PM.
Lang vacation. Counsel Raleigh summarized available information.
Mayor requested that the council consider the facts as presented
so they can make a decision when the hearing is reconvened on
January 21, 1975 at 7:45 PM. Lang hearing recessed at 9:45 PM.
Council Meeting Reconvened at 9:45 PM.
Midwest Planning: David Licht submitted the contract covering the Community Devel-
opment Act Program and requested appropriate Lake Elmo signatures.
Total cost of agreement is $750.00. Mr. Licht proceeded to explain
to council and PZC members present the criteria for the project to
be submitted. PZC will review at their meeting January 14, 1975 and
make a recommendation to council and council will in turn make a
decision on projects on which to request grant at their meeting on
January 21, 1975 so that Midwest Planning can proceed with applic-
ation and make initial filing by February 1, 1975.
White Hat Conrad Adams plans to reopen restaurant approximately January 24,
1975. He has requested permission to install a number of recrea-
tional games (pool, foosball, pinball, etc.). Counsel will check to
see that this is in accordance with the zoning regulations and if
so permission is granted subject to obtaining appropriate licenses.
Green Acres Mr. Howard Springborn requested permission to install temporary
directional sign on the SE corner of CH 13 and SH 36.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to
approve installation of sign but on an annual review basis per
the recommendation of the PZC. Carried 5-0.
Helmo Ave. Assessment Hearing: Councilman Shervheim introduced Resolution R75-1
setting up the assessment hearing on the Helmo Ave. Project for
February 4, 1975 at 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Councilman Abercrombie
seconded the resolution. Resolution carried 5-0.
Minutes: Minutes of the December 17. 1974 meeting should be amended to
include Resolution R74-38 commending Officer Neville for his ser-
vice to Lake Elmo. Resolution presented by Councilman Abercrombie
2nd by Councilman Shervheim. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to
approve the minutes of the December 17, 1974 meeting as amended.
Carried 5-0.
Cimarron 3.2 License: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to
approve renewal of 3.2 non -intoxicating liquor license for
Cimarron Park. Carried 5-0.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting January 7, 1975 pg. 3
Oakdale Athletic Ass'n:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott
to approve a special temporary 3.2 non -intoxicating liquor license
to Oakdale Athletic Association for use at the Lake Elmo VFW Hall
on February 15, May 16 and October 25, all in 1975, for the usual
temporary fee of $10.00 per date ($30.00). Carried 5-0.
PZC Appointments: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to
reappoint Richard Johnson and Duane Grace to new three year terms
on the pzc. To expire December 31, 1977. Carried 5-0.
Council Assignments: Each member of the council received a chart showing 1974
responsibility and a chart showing the mayors proposed assignments
for 1975. Council asked to review and if no objections are voiced
these appointments will be in effect.
Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve
payment of Claims 75001 thru 75045. Carried 5-0.
Appointments: A list of all the required appointments was given to members of
the council for study. Current appointments will remain in effect
until the next meeting at which time 1975 appointments will be
made.
Adjournment: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to
adjourn at 11:33 PM. Carried 5-0.
Donald Mehsikomer
Clerk -treasurer
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting January 7, 1975
Meeting called to order at 7:40 RM by Mayor Eder.
pg. 1
Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie,Shervheim & Pott and Council-
woman Lyons.
Also Present: Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh,Engineer Bonestroo and PZC
Members Lundquist, Armstrong,Dreher, Froehner, Novak, Sovereign
and Williams.
Brookman Presentation: Mayor Eder presented retiring Councilman Brookman with
a copy of Resolution R74-37 and expressed the gratitude of the
entire council for his efforts on behalf of the city of Lal(e Elmo.
Park Analysis: Councilman Shervheim expressed concern over attitude changes
externally regarding park expansion in Lake Elmo. He recommended
that Lake Elmo prepare an overall park policy and volunteered to
work on such a policy in conjunction with city Counsel Raleigh.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons
authorizing Councilman Shervheim and Counsel Raleigh to prepare
a draft of a park policy and distribute to members of the council
and appropriate groups for comments. Carried 4-0 with Council-
man Shervheim abstaining.
Animal Control:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve
request of Mayor to spend money necessary to increase animal
patrol for January & February and attempt to reduce the dog
problem. Carried 5-0.
Police Protection;Councilman Abercrombie advised that the police contract has
not been received from the sheriffs office. 1975 rates are
increased by 15% over 1974 contract prices.
Water Pump: Councilman Abercrombie advised that the water pump had not been
pulled and inspected for six years; inspection due. Requested
permission to pull pump starting February 3, 1975. Inspection
and work may tape from l to 3 days.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to set
February 3,1975 as date for pulling the pump. Notification to be
sent to all customers notifying them that pump will be pulled
and request conserving efforts during this period. Carried 5-0.
Hwy 70 Councilwoman Lyons voiced disapproval of bump on Hwy 70 at end of
new construction. Engineer stated he didn't know why they did not
feather this out. Engineer will contact the highway department.
Facility Planning Report:Metro Sewer Board represented by Ray Paine, Ken Bombach
Cathy Dennison, Carl Barrandt & Peggy Reichert. Joe Anderlik of
Bonestroo, Rosene & Anderlik made the presentation. The final of
the preliminary report has to be submitted to the Metro Sewer
Board by March 1, 1975. Mr. Paine explained that EPA regulations
require that public hearings be scheduled. The next meeting will
probably be scheduled the end of February.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting January 7, 1975
Mayor Eder requested Mr. Wm. Lundquist, Chairman
PZC, to set up a meeting the end of January for
Elmo to discuss the comprehensive plan, as it no
Facility Planning Report.
9:20 PM Council Meeting Recessed.
of the Lake Elmo
residents of Lake
a stands,and the
Lang Hearing Reconvened at 9:20 PM.
Lang vacation. Counsel Raleigh summarized available information.
Mayor requested that the council consider the facts as presented
so they can make a decision when the hearing is reconvened on
January 21, 1975 at 7:45 PM. Lang hearing recessed at 9:45 PM.
Council Meeting Reconvened at 9:45 PM.
ME
Midwest Planning: David Licht submitted the contract covering the Community Devel-
opment Act Program and requested appropriate Lake Elmo signatures.
Total cost of agreement is $750.00. Mr. Licht proceeded to explain
to council and PZC members present the criteria for the project to
be submitted. PZC will review at their meeting January 14, 1975 and
make a recommendation to council and council will in turn make a
decision on projects on which to request grant at their meeting on
January 21, 1975 so that Midwest Planning can proceed with applic-
ation and make initial filing by February 1, 1975.
White Hat Conrad Adams plans to reopen restaurant approximately January 24,
1975. He has requested permission to install a number of recrea-
tional games (pool, foosball, pinball, etc.). Counsel will check to
see,that this is in accordance with the zoning regulations and if
so permission is granted subject to obtaining appropriate licenses.
Greeh Acres Mr. Howard Springborn requested permission to install temporary
directional sign on the SE corner of CH 13 and SH 36.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to
approve installation of sign but on an annual review basis per
the recommendation of the PZC. Carried 5-0.
Helmo Ave. Assessment Hearing: Councilman Shervheim introduced Resolution R75-1
setting up the assessment hearing on the Helmo Ave. Project for
February 4, 1975 at 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Councilman Abercrombie
seconded the resolution. Resolution carried 5-0.
Minutes: Minutes of the December 17. 1974 meeting should be amended to
include Resolution R74-38 commending Officer Neville for his ser-
vice to Lake Elmo. Resolution presented by Councilman Abercrombie
2nd by Councilman Shervheim. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to
approve the minutes of the December 17, 1974 meeting as amended.
Carried 5-0.
Cimarron 3.2 License: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to
approve renewal of 3.2 non -intoxicating liquor license for
Cimarron Park. Carried 5-0.