HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-75 CCMAGENDA ---CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKE, ELMO, MINNESOTA 55042
MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1975.
7:30 P.M. -- Reserved discussion period for Council Members.
7.45 P.M. -- Jim Griffin-- J& W Boat Works--9200 Hudson Blvd.
Relating to Mining Permit
8:15 P.M. -- Norman Schwartz-- Twin Point Tavern
Request to open tavern at 1:00 P.M. on Sundays
for the balance of snowmobile season.
8:30 P,M, to'.
9:00 P.M.-- Tearing on Proposed Assessments--Helmo Ave.
9:00 P.M.-- Discuss Fred .Richert Mining Permit
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Services of a dog catcher.
Midwest Planning Contract-- $7500.00.
Discussion about I-94 Route.
Please note: Meeting for public input on Comprehensive Plan
will be held on Thursday, February 6, 1975 at
Oakland Jr. Iligh, at 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1975 pg. 1
Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Eder.
Present: Eder, Abercrombie, Shervheim, Pott & Lyons.
Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh & Engineer Bonestroo.
Minutes: Minutes of the meeting January 21, 1975- Pg.l subject,"Engineer" line
4 remove first word,"other".
Pg.2 Subject,"Appointments"- Health Inspector is Dr. Van Meier- remove
mayor & clerk.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to approve
minutes of the January 21, 1975 meeting as amended. Carried 5-0.
J & W Boat: Jim Griffin submitted new sketch for grading based on recommendation
of city engineer. Grading levels all tied to present building level.
Mr. Griffin advised that the hearing on his ticket for illegal mining
is scheduled for February 18, 1975. He requested that since he is
following council's orders that the council consider dropping the charge.
Griffin file to be referred to the PZC for their meeting February 11,
1975. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to authorize
the mayor and assistant mayor to review the action of the PZC and make
a decision regarding dismissal of the ticket. Carried 5-0.
RR Crossing:Councilman Pott received complaint that there was no warning sign at
the RR Crossing at 31st. St. on the south to north approach. Councilman
Pott will pursue getting the RR crossing sign installed at this location.
Engineer: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons that council
set aside action taken during the January 21, 1975 meeting and reappoint
Bonestroo,Rosene,Anderlik & Assoc. as Engineers for the City of Lake
Elmo for 1975. Voting in favor -Councilman Shervheim, Councilwoman
Lyons & Councilman Abercrombie. Voting against were Mayor Eder and
Councilman Pott. Motion carried 3-2.
Mayor appointed a committee of Councilman Pott and Councilman Aber-
crombie to meet with engineer and counsel to draft a new engineering
contract for 1975.
Twin Point:Norm Schwartz requested permission to open Twin Point Tavern on Sunday
at noon during February and March to accommodate snowmobilers. This
does not interfere with church services in the immediate area.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve an
early opening for the months of February and March. Carried 5-0.
Dog Catcher:B & E Patrol has increased prices effective March 1, 1975. Bob
Connally of Bayport is a possible replacement. He submitted a proposal
with a rate of $6.00 per hour with him supplying the truck. Lake Elmo
would have to bear the cost for some supplies such as heavy duty
gloves, wire cages (dogs & cats ), uniform, CO2 gun etc.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim author-
izing Councilwoman Lyons and Counsel Raleigh to draft a contract with
mr. Connally for council approval. Carried 5-0.
Meeting recessed at 8:32 PM in favor of Helmo Hearing.
Meeting reconvened at 9:23 PM.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1975 pg. 2
Richert Mining Permit:Council reviewed the new proposed contract with Mr. Rudy,
who represented Shafer Contracting. Several residents were present and
asked questions regarding the operation and seemed satisfied that it
would not be objectionable.
Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to approve
S.U.P. for gravel mining on the Wilbur & Lydia Richert property thru
December 31, 1975 based on the recommendation of the PZC and subject to
the same conditions as specified in the 1974 permit. Carried 4-0 with
Mayor Eder abstaining.
Water school:Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to send
Elmer Richert to Basic Water School and schedule him to take a Class
C operators exam. Also to reimburse him $10.00 which was the fee for
a special course that he is taking at St. Paul Technical School. Title
of course math & hydralics. Carried 5-0.
Midwest Planning:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to authorize
mayor and clerk to sign the amended December 30, 1974 contract with
Midwest Planning for services. Amended per recommendation of counsel
in letter dated January 21, 1975. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to authorize
mayor and clerk to sign contract dated December 31, 1975 with Midwest
Planning as amended by counsel. Carried 5-0.
Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to approve
payment of claims 75069 thru 75107. Carried 5-0.
Adjournment: Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Pott to adjourn at
10:43 PM. Carried 5-0.
Donald Mehsikomer
Clerk -treasurer
Lake Elmo, Minnesota