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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-75 CCMAGENDA^ --CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LARE ELMO, MINN. 55042 MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1975. 5:00 P.M. -- Meeting convenes ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: .Metro League of Municipalities Membership. Bratsch drainage problem. Consider dates for City Clean-up Days. 6:30-7:30 P.M. -- Dinner Hour--Ben°s Elmo Inn 7:30 - 7:45 P.M. -- Reserved for Council Members 7:45 P.M. -- Ray Anderson--2813 Lake Elmo Ave. No. Zoning for multiple dwelling. 8:30 P.M. -- Decision on sewer. for City of Lake Elmo for transmittal to Waste Control Commission. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1975 pg. 1 Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM by Mayor Eder. Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim & Pott & Councilwoman Lyons. Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh and Engineers Bonestroo & Noyes. AMM: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie that Lake Elmo become a member of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the fiscal year thru May 31, 1976 on a trial basis at a cost of $353.00. Motion carried 3-1 with Councilwoman Lyons opposed and Councilman Pott not avail- able when the vote was taken. Recessed at 6:30 PM. Meeting Reconvened at 7:30 PM. 3M EIS: Mayor advised that City of Oakdale has scheduled a meeting on the 3M EIS for October 1, 1975 at Tartan High School. As many members of the council and of the PZC as are available should try to attend. Drainage Pipe: There are 75-80 lengths of irrigation pipe, 8' x 20', on site in flood area. 2/3 of the pipe are aluminum the other 1/3 are steel. Moulton has offered to sell the pipe at $1.75 per foot. Council to consider the pur- chase of the aluminum pipe. Engineer Noyes will contact Mouton and advise them to pick up the steel pipe as we will not purchase them. Pebble Park:Councilman Shervheim reported that the Park Advisory Board has negotiated a contract with the 682nd Engineer Battalian of the US Army to conduct a two day training program (Sept. 27 & 28, 1975) at Pebble Parkand this will accomplish most of the rough grading to continue development of the park. Operation will consist of 20 operating hours over the two day session. The only cost to the City of Lake Elmo is for the fuel required to run the equipment. One additional obligation is to furnish protection for the equipment when not in use. Park Advisory Board is handling this arrangement. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons authorizing Mayor and clerk to sign contract with the 682nd Engineer Battalion of the US Army for theSept.27-28, 1975 training manuevers. Carried 5-0. Park Advisory Board is eager to get entrance to Sunfish Lake Park completed. NSP Gasline:Mr. G. Wallace asked if everything was done to correct damages caused by installation of the new gas main. He advised, and it has been confirmed by letter, that NSP will share 50-50 in the cost of sealcoating 33rd Street N. Total cost $1,220, NSP share $610. Check will be sent shortly. Mr. Wallace arranged with Engineer Bonestroo for a time to meet and make final inspection. Lehmann Mushroom:Seven residents, headed by Mrs. Letorneau, appeared before the council to complain about the odor coming from the Lehmann Mushroom Farm. It is most noticeable on weekends and particularly when the wind is from the South. Discussion has taken place with the Pollution Control Agency (PCA) buth they advised Mrs. Letourneau that they could do nothing until the city has taken some action. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie authorizing counsel to send letter to Cimarron suggesting that they take action against Lehmann's as an affected property owner since the problem adversely effects theor tennants. Secondly to authorize the mayor to request the PCA to supply the expertise to determine what is causing the problem and what is the solution. Carried 5-0. A reply should be available at the next council meeting, October 7, 1975. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1975 pg. 2 Waste Control:Councilman Shervheim introduced Resolution R75-33 endorsing the recom- mendation of the PZC for Plan 3 of the Tri-Lakes Sewer Study as submitted by Metro Waste Control Commission and adding map showing the time table for the various areas and requested council approval. Second by Council- man Abercrombie. Carried 5-0. Flood Control:Residents of the Tri-Lakes area voiced concern over potential flooding problems in the spring of 1976 and requested action now. Mr. Lyall pointed out that Mr. Malsather, Engineer for VBWD, had indicated flooding was im- minent in the spring of 1976 with normal runoff. Mr. Gidlow advised that Mr. Harnack of the DNR had not received request from the City of Lake Elmo to set lake levels. Mr. Noyes advised that request had been submitted to DNR on Sept. 11, 1975. Counsel Raleigh advised that Mr. Don Moris had in- dicated a possible willingness to extend the tempory easement for pumping on a year to year basis. Also Hedges had voluntarilly extended their ease- ment thru September 29, 1975 subject to certain conditions. Counsel advised that he could not justifyadditional pumping as part of the July 15,1975 declared emergency. Procedure for dealing with flooding problems is being prepared by the engineer and counsel and should be available in two weeks. Bratsch: Council reviewed the request of Mr. Bratsch relative to proper drainage across his property. Present runoff is not crossing the property over the easement. Motion by Councilman Abercrombie 2nd by Councilman Shervheim instructing clerk to write to Mr. Bratsch and advise him that the city will entertain a request for revised easement suggested by the engineer but any installation would have to be at his (owners) expense. Carried 5-0. Clean-up Days:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to establish the following clean-up day schedule for 1975. October 11 and November 8 at the fire hall and October 25 at Pebble Park. Carried 4-0. Councilman Pott abstained. Comprehensive P1an:Motion by Counclman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve the PZC recommendation to take necessary action to amend the 1967 Comprehensive Plan. Carried 4-0. Councilman Abercrombie abstained. Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to authorize clerk to pay claims 75536 thru 75560 excluding 75548 for Midwest Planning. Carried 5-0. Cimarron Inspection:Annual inspection for facilities at Cimarron is scheduled for Saturday September 27, 1975 at 10:30 AM. Special Meeting:Mayor moved and Councilman Abercrombie seconded that council have a special meeting on Tuesday September 23, 1975 at 5:15 PM. Carried 5-0. Assessment Committee Meeting:Mayor advised that the special assessment committee con- sisting of Ott Mayer, Will Hirsch, John Bank, Roy Brogren, Harry Zabrok, Councilman Abercrombie and himself would meet in the Lake Elmo Elementary School Library on Thursday September 18, 1975 at 7:00 PM. Counsel Raleigh will also be at meeting. Ray Anderson 2813 Lake Elmo Ave. scheduled for appearance at 7:45 PM cancelled out. Adjournement:Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to adjourn at 10:48 PM. Carried 5-0. Donald Mehsikomer Lake Elmo City Clerk