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Home My WebLink About03-04-75 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL CITY Or LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042 MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MAL�CH 4, 1975. 7:30 P.M. -- Reserved time for Council Members 7:45 P.M. -- Continuation of Helmo Ave. Hearing 9:00 P.M. -- Norman Lyall -- Police Protection 9:15 P.M. -- Steve Mattson-- Juran & Moody "Advance Funding" 9:30 P.M. -- Gerald Beach -- Forester ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Dist. 834--Cimarron, Sewer Consider dates for "Clean -Up Days" (1974 dates Were: City Hall Parking Lot, April 27 and Pebble Park, May 11 ). Dog Control--D. Lyons and Don Raleigh Discussion of unprocessed Plats MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1975 pg. 1 Meeting called to order at 7:32 PM by Mayor Eder. Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott e Councilwoman Lyons. Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller and Counsel Raleigh. Police Protection:N.Lyall appeared representing the City of Lake Elmo Police Committee. The committee made a recent sample test to determine the feelings of the citizens regarding the addition of another police officer. The result of this sampling shows no change since the last report of September 1974. Mr. Lyall reported that the new sheriffs car for use in Lake Elmo will have permanent Lake Elmo markings. Clerk instructed to send a letter to all members of the Police Committee expressing the appreciation of the council for their efforts. Mayor recessed the Council Meeting in favor of the Helmo Ave.Assessment Hearing. Mayor reconvened the assessment hearing at 7:59 PM. Counsel reported that discussion with county engineer revealed that a precedent had been set in the case of county assistance on roads in Woodbury and Forest Lake. The percent participation in the case of Woodbury was 13.15%. An application for county assistance should be prepared and turned over to County Board Member Schaefer and to County Engineer Swanson before the next County Board Meeting March 17,1975. Councilman Shervheim presented a report of a meeting between himself and Councilman Pott. They were split on opinion with one recommending a 90- 10 split and the other in favor of 100% assessment.(Report on file) Mayor Eder called for further comments; there being none the hearing was declared closed at 8:32 PM. Mayor reconvened the Council Meeting at 8:32 PM. Helmo Ave. Motion by Councilman Shervheim second by Councilwoman Lyons that the Helmo Ave. Assessment be taken under advisement. When a decision on assessment levels is to be finalized all interested persons will be advised so they can be present at the meeting. Carried 5-0. Councilman Shervheim submitted Resolution R75-7 that application for county assistance be prepared asking for 20% of the assessable cost. A representative of Lake Elmo to be present at the county board meeting to support application and explain request. Seconded by Councilwoman Lyons. Carried 5-0. Park Bond Advance Funding:Steve Mattson advised that the bond market is changing and may not be favorable to advance funding at this time. Also that the new schedule advancing payment to start in September of 1975 and paid semi-annually in February and August would result in a saving of $88,000 to 90,000 if we can sell. If sale is approved and we get a good bid cost to Lake Elmo would be about $500. If no bids are received, there will be no costs to the City of Lake Elmo. Councilman Abercrombie submitted Resolution R75-8 authorizing Duran and Moody (fiscal agents) to proceed with advance funding and asked for council confirmation. Second by Councilman Shervheim. All members voted in favor except Mayor Eder who abstained. Carried 4-0. Mr. Mattson advised that he would keep the council posted on all developments and would have a recommendation out for March 18 mtg. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1975 pg. 2 Forester: Mr. Beach submitted a proposed form to be used on bid requests for re- moval of diseased trees in Lake Elmo. Counsel Raleigh given forma and was advised to review and report back to the council at the next meeting. Motion by Councilman Shervheim second by Councilman Abercrombie to approve the 1975 agreement between Mr. Beach and the City of Lake Elmo for a set fee of $3,000 plus estimated mileage costs of $185.00. Carried 5-0. Water Tower:Motion by Councilman Abercrombie second by Councilman Shervheim author- izing engineer to prepare specs and call for bids to paint the water tower on the interior and the exterior. Carried 5-0. Matter of fencing and the amount of area to be included inside the fence turned over to Councilwoman Lyons for review. Payment of Council Salaries:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott that payment of council salaries will be made on a semi-annual basis. One payment in June and the second half payment in December. Carried 5-0. PZC By-laws:Councilwoman Lyons questioned the new by-laws for operation of the PZC. Counsel was asked to review the by-laws and determine that all items are proper. PZC Subcommittee: At a joint meeting of the Oakdale and Lake Elmo Planning Commissions a subcommittee was established. Members Sovereign and Grace were appointed to represent Lake Elmo. Council requests that they be kept appraised of the actions of the subcommittee. Airport: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons authorizing Mayor to send a letter to the Airports Commission requesting that they hold on ( any action on the Lake Elmo Airport until the City of Lake Elmo has had an opportunity to respond. Carried 5-0. Dog Control:Mr. Connolly was considered for the position as dog catcher. We were pre- viously advised that he was working for Oak Park Heights and Bayport. Councilwoman Lyons reported that Oak Park Heights advised that he was terminated as of February 10, 1975. He has also been terminated by Bayport. Councilwoman Lyons is still pursueing a joint Woodbury operation. A letter was received and recorded by clerk from Mr. & Mrs. Randy Norton 8390 Deer Pond Trail North relative to the dog problem. The Norton's personally sent letters to neighbors in the immediate area. Clean-up: Clean-up days for the Spring of 1975 have been established. April 26 & May 31 on th lot next to the fire hall and May 10 at Pebble Park. Clean-up will be under the direction of Councilman Pott. Boy Scouts to be included on the March 18, 1975 agenda. Oakland JR. HS.:Mr. Jensen requested information on how the school should proceed in arranging for joint sewer with Cimarron. Cimarron has indicated a willingness to handle but question of responsibility for plan needs to be resolved. Should this be handled by Lake Elmo, Cimarron, or the Waste Control Commission or a combination of these. Counsel Raleigh was advised to pursue this with Mr. Jensen. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1975 pg, 3 Olinger P1at:This item to be added to the agenda for the March 18, 1975 meeting. Minutes: Motion by Councilman Pott second by Councilman Shervheim to approve the minutes of the February 18t 1975 meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to approve payment of claims 75123 thru 75152. Carried 5-0. Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith: Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution R75-9 authorizing clerk to open and maintain an account with Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith for investment purposes subject to counsel approval of resolution and asked for council agreement. Second by Councilman Abercrombie. Carried 5-0. Adjournment:Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to adjourn at 11:23 PM. Carried 5-0. Donald Mehsikomer Clerk -treasurer Lake Elmo, Minnesota