HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-75 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042
MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1975.
5:00 P.M. -- Building Inspector -John Mueller
(Lowell Rieks Building permit)
6:00 P.M. -- Battan-Timbers and
Gerald Beach, Forester-- regarding
chipping operation at 10689-60th. St.
ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED:
Administration Policies.
Select replacement member for I-94 Committee.
Lange Resolution on Lang Vacation.
Public informational meeting on Airport.
Status of legislation affecting the City:
1. Location of I-94.
2. Land use planning.
3. Metropolitan significance
Engineer report to Council on possibility of Oakland
School hooking up on the Cimarron sewer system.
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. -•- Dinner hour-- Ben's Elmo Inn.
7:30 P.M. -- Meeting reconvenes.
Ray Salus-- 404 Lake Elmo Road (739=7120)
- Regarding Special Use Permit for
mobile home at 404 Lake ElmoAve. No.
7:45 - 8:45 P.M. -- Dave Kirscht--Kirscht Associates
Present detailed plan for Pebble Park
(Planning Commission and Park Study Committe members
invited to attend.)
9:00 P.M. -- Dave Morgan -- Chairman, Park Study Committee
Present 1975 Plan
Files to be co0.sidered:
Patti Homes Special Use Permit.
Fred Richert Mining Permit.
Olinger File
Review Berschens Survey
AGENDA --CITY COU14CIL
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINN.
MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1975.
5:00 P.M. -- Building Inspector -John Mueller
(Lowell Rie s Building permit)
6:00 P.M. -- Battan-Timbers and
Gerald Beach, Forester-- regarding`
chipping operation at 10689-60th. St.
ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED:
Administration Policies.
Select replacement member for I-94 Committee.,
Lange Resolution on Lang Vacation.
Public informational meeting on Airport.
Status of legislation affecting the City:
1. Location of I-94.
2. Land use planning.
3. Metropolitan significance
Engineer report to Council on possibility of Oakland
School hooking up on the Cimarron sewer system.
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. -- Dinner Hour-- Ben's Elmo Inn.
55042
7:30 P.M. -- Meeting reconvenes.
Ray Salus-- 404 Lake Elmo Road (739-7120)
Regarding Special Use Permit for
mobile home at 404 Lake E1moAve. No.
7:45 - 8:45 P.M. -- Dave Kirscht--Kirscht Associates
Present detailed plan for Pebble Pazk
(Planning Commission and Park Study Committe members
invited to attend.)
9:00 P.M. -- Dave Morgan -- Chairman, Park Study Committee
Present 1975 Plan
Files to be considered:
Patti Homes Special Use Permit.
Fred Richert Mining Permit.
Olinger File
Review Berschens Survey
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, 1975 pg. 1
Meeting called to order at 5:07 PM by Mayor Eder.
Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Shervheim and Pott and Councilwoman Lyons.
Absent: Councilman Abercrombie (vacation).
Also Present:Building Inspector Mueller, Counsel Raleigh, Engineer Bonestroo and
Forester Beach.
Administration Policy: Purchasing. Budgeted items
to the following regulations:
$100 can be approved by the member of
$100 thru $500 can be approved by the
with the confirmation from the clerk
$500 to $5,000 must have at least two
council for approval.
Over $5,000 require published notice
are auhtorized for purchase subject
the council involved.
member of the council involved but
that it is a budgeted item.
quotations and be submitted to the
for bids.
I 94 Appointment: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to appoint
Mr. Donald Moris to the I-94 Committee. Mr. Moris replaces Mr. Robert
Watson who has been transferred out of state. Carried 4-0.
Lowell Reiks:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott that permit to
build a 28x40 barn be approved based on the recommendation of the PZC.
Counsel to prepare agreement which will be written into the abstract
spelling out conditions under which barn can remain on the property.
Carried 4-0.
White Sign Co.:Constructed sign on Highway L 94 without a sign installers license
or a permit. Sign did not conform to appropriate code. White Sign Co.
has agreed to tear down old sign, relocate sign at an approved site,
build sign to the required code and take out all the necessary permits.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to approve the
sign and withdraw law suit subject to their complying with the agreed
to conditions. Carried 4-0.
Haase: Complaint that he is using his property and garage for repair of tractors
and trucks which is in violation of the zoning for that area. Mr. Mueller
advised him of this and that he could possibly lose his Special Use
Permit if he persists in the operation. Mr. Haase.agreed to clean this
up as soon as weather permitted.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to have the
building inspector check again in a month and if situation is not
corrected to take required action. Carried 4-0.
Batten -Timber: Mr Benson and Mr. Auger appeared. They reported that from April 4 -
April 14, 1975 they produced 35 cubic yards of bulk chips. During the
period they received 70 new loads but had gained 53 loads on the stock-
pile. Balance remaining 150 loads.
Forester Beach had made a biological check on 216 galleries (inside bark)
and none had advanced to pupa stage of life cycle. It is determined that
we have until April 29 before emergence of the bark beatle. Mr. Benson
stated they will be current by that date with all material cycling within
the required 72 hours.
Forester Beach authorized to obtain claim from the city office on Gopher
Stamp & Die for 100 decals (haulers license), pressure sensitive at an
approximate cost of $.70 ea.Haulers will be given onedecal with each
permit. Additional decals (required on each vehicle) available for $1.00
each. Council will amke personal inspection of Batten Site on Saturday
April 26, 1975 at 10:00 AM.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, 1975 pg. 2
Meeting recessed at 6:30 PM for supper. Reconvened at 7:43 PM.
Ray Salus: Requested renewal of the SUP for trailer home at 404 Lake Elmo Ave. Status
of new I 94 restricts him from making a move.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to renew the Salus
SUP until December 31, 1975. Carried 4-0.
Minutes: Motion by Councilwoman Lyons 2nd by Councilman Pott that the minutes of
the April 1, 1975 meeting be approved as submitted. Carried 4-0.
Kirscht & Assoc.:Presentation at 7:45 PM regarding development plan for Pebble Park.
Mr. Kirscht gave a detailed presentation showing slides and a mockup model
of Pebble Park. Plan included landscaping, softball fields, little league
field, football field, rest area, utility building, parking area and
primarily (according to those present) multiple tennis courts.
Dave Morgan, Chairman of the Park Advisory Board, advised that of immediate
and primary importance is installation of a well and hauling of top soil
so ball field can be improved and sodded. Pebble Park concept to be
reviewed by council.at May 6, 1975 meeting.
Derrick-Crombie:Park Area Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons
to instruct counsel to submit a Lake Elmo proposal for the 25-30 acres,
proposed for park in the park bond issue, to Derrick. Per acre offer
is $1,750. Carried 3-0 Councilman Pott abstained.
Ballfield useage:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to adopt
the same fee schedule for use of the athletic fields for 1975 that we
used for 1974. Also to retain Mr. Lohmann to maintain the fields, as
f well as the area aroud the pumphouse and the city office, for the
contract fee of $660.00. Carried 4-0.
Joint meeting between the councils of Oakdale and Lake Elmo has been set for April
30, 1975 at 7:30 PM in the Oakdale City Hall. For discussion is the
3M Development and the PUD related items.
Guns: Complaint received that someone (possibly more than one) in the area of
38th & 39th Streets has been shooting a bb gun or and a pellet gun in
violation of the city ordinance. Several dogs have been shot and one
window has been hit. Matter'to be publicized in the next newsletter as
well as in the news media.
Sewer-834-Cimarron:Engineer's letter explained the capacity of the Cimarron install-
ation and the effect of sewage from Oakland Jr. HS and from the old
village. Council to review and then consider at the meeting on May 6.
Water Tower:Councilman Shervheim introduced Resolution R75 -12 authorizing public-
ation of bids on painting of water tower and asked for council approval.
Second by Councilwoman Lyons. Carried 4-0.
Road Plan Proposal: Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim that we
accept the proposal from Bonestroo dated April 15, 1975 allowing
additional contingencies for attendance at all the required meetings.
Carried 4-0.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, '1975 pg. 3
Lang Vacation:Councilman Shervheim presented Resolution R75-4 regarding the Lang
Vacation in the Lanes Demontreville Plat and requested council approval
of the final draft. 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons. Carried 4-0.
Patti Homes:Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to approve the SUP
for Patti Homes subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth by
the PZC in their meeting on April 8, 1975. Carried 4-0.
Richert Gravel Pit: Action on use of the northern road rather than the southern road
out of the gravel pit held up pending a recommendation from the PZC.
Berschens: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to allow adjustment
of real estate description on Berschen's lot covered by 1972 variance to
permit correction of surveying error, as long as there is no substantial
change in lot size. Carried 4-0.
Claims: Motion by CouncilmanShervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons authorizing the
payment of claims 75207 thru 75226. Carried 4-0.
Fire Department:Motion by _Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to accept Gary
Allen Thompson as a member of the Lake Elmo Volunteer Fire Department
based on the recommendation of the fire chief. Carried 4-0.
Fire Department requested meeting between the council and the fire board.
Meeting set for the council meeting of May 6, 1975.
Correspondence: Letter received from the Minnesota Highway Department advising that
they had request for a speed check on Jamaca. They will make a study and
{ report back to the council on their recommendation.
Letter from county surveyor requesting notification for any new roads,
upgrading of roads, stormsewer construction,sanitary sewer construction,
water construction or general development.
Proclamations:Mayor Eder advised that he had approved two proclamations.
1Designating the week of April 14 - April 20, 1975 as Minnesota Honey
Sunday Week and urged residents to support this program aimed at
helping the mentally retarded.
2.Designation of April 25, 1975 as Arbor Day.
Airport: An informational meeting for citizens of Lake Elmo relative to possible
expansion of the Lake Elmo Airport is now set for Thursday May 1, 1975
at 7:30 PM at the Lake Elmo Elementary School.
Adjournment:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to adjourn at
11:38 PM. Carried 4-0.
Donald Mehsikomer
City Clerk
Lake Elmo, Minnesota.