HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-75 CCMAGENDA --- CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042
MEETING TO BE FIELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1975.
7:30 P.M. -- Meeting Convenes.
7:30 P.M. -- Bruce Folz - Eden Park Plat
re: Issuing Building Permit
8:00 P.M. -- Jerome Bratsch - re: culvert
DeMontreville drainage problem
(see Bonestroo's letter)
8:30 P.M. -- Discussion period for Council Members
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Status of water run-% off emergency;
Drainage Plan relating to above
Dog Control
1976 Budget
Bond Refunding
Dutch Elm - Right of Way
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1975 pg.
Meeting called to order at 7:33 PM by Acting Mayor Shervheim.
Present: Acting Mayor Shervheim, Councilman Pott and Councilwoman Lyons.
Absent: Mayor Eder and Councilman Abercrombie.
Also present:Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh and Engineer Noyes(9:00 PM).
Olinger: Joe Moris advised that Carl Olinger was planning on selling his house and
wanted to know if it had to be on a 5 acre parcel or if could be on one
acre. He was advised that one acre would be acceptable but it must be
platted. If they are interested in this approach they should make applic-
ation for platting-thru the city office.
Eden Park: Bruce Folz and Paul Emerson appeared relative to Eden Park Plan. Bruce
explained that they have reviewed the letters from the city engineer and
from the Valley Branch Watershed District and have reacted positively to
all items requested. A revised plan, along with a letterdated September 2
from Orr-Schelen-Myerson & Assoc. explaining the changes, was submitted.
They request approval of the grading plan, the mining permit, platting
and permit for Mr. Moris to start building on Lot 23 Block 2. No public-
ation of a hearing has been initiated for the mining permit. Clerk instructed
to arrange for publication and set up for hearing at the PZC meeting of
September 22, 1975 at 7:30 PM.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to approve the street
grading plan subject to the engineers agreement that changes to plan com-
ply with chose requested by engineer and VBWD. Also to approve a single
residential building permit for Lot 23 Block 2 Eden Park for Ray Moris
subject to a bond, a certified check or a saving certificate in the amount
of $500.00 being filed with the city clerk to guarantee individual lot
platting in the event Eden Park Plat is not completed, Carried 3-0 with
Mayor Eder and Councilman Abercrombie absent.
Jerome Bratsch: 7934 Hill Trail. North. Mr. Bratsch indicated he purchased property in
February of 1966; culvert installed and blacktop laid in spring of that
year. Bldg. Insp. advised that prior to installation of culvert and black -
topping road was continually washing out in this area. The installation
improved an existing problem. Engineer's letter of August 21, 1975 suggests
possibility of installation of 200' of 18" cement pipe to resolve problem.
but an easement is necessary. Mr. Bratsch indicated he would give ease-
ment if it didn't affect the lot and make it non -buildable. Engineer to
respond further based on information available. Mr. Bratsch to be advised
of final decision on what can be done and by whom.
Special Meeting:Meeting scheduled for September 9, 1975. Council will meet at 7:00 PM
and will discuss flooding problems. At 7:30 PM council will meet in joint
session with the PZC to discuss sewer timetable and related item, zoning
and lot sizes. At 8:00 PM council will go into a separate session to dis-
cuss other items including the 1976 budget.
834-Cimarron:Contract proposal for offering or extending sewer service to Oakland Jr.
High School. Counsel instructed to give contract to engineer requesting
that we get a written report from the engineer as soon as possible.
Building Inspector: Requested permission to attend course sponsored by Inver Grove
Heights Jr. College, at city expense of $30.75.if it did not conflict with
the course on energy and its application for the bldg. insp..
Motion by Councilwoman Lyons 2nd by Councilman Pott to authorize bldg.
insp. additional amount of $30.75 to attend special course. Carried 3-0.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1975
pg. 2
Water Dep't:Water tank contract for cathodic protection.
Motion by Counilwoman Lyons 2nd by Councilman Pott to authorize clerk to
enter into a contract with Wallace & Tiernan for cathodic protection. In-
stallation to be made in 1976 at a cost of $188.00. Carried 3-0.
Dutch Elm -Right of way:The city council has not established a policy of removing dis-
eased blvd. trees. If it appears necessary for council to remove these
trees they would first hold an improvement hearing so that cost can be
assessed against the benefiting property owner.
Mayor advised that a tree was down due to flooding on Hill Trail North.
Maintenance crew will check this out.
Census: Janet Hyde - US Census Rep. advised that after a thorough census with re-
view the unofficial census for Lake Elmo is 4747. The council accepted the
information and advised clerk to relay to Mrs. Hyde their intention not to
certify the census.
Advance Refunding:Clerk advised that no bids were received on request for bids for
$739,000 Advance Refunding of Park Bonds. Mr. Steve Mattson, Juran and
Moody, requested permission to be able to try again..
Councilwoman Lyons offered Resolution R75-31 authorizing Juran and Moody,
without further clearance from the City of Lake Elmo, to solicit bids for
Advance Refunding on park bonds, thru December 31, 1975 if the market
indicates that positive sale might be likely. Second by Councilman Pott.
Carried 3-0.
Ken Sovereign:Mr. Sovereign advised that he had done some investigating and feels that
some HUD money may be available from the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
GRANT to assist the city of Lake Elmo in paying the costs of fighting the
current flooding problem. He suggested that city initiate application thru
counsel and he would assist in any way he could.
Councilwoman Lyons offered Resolution R75-32 authorizing Counsel to make
application for HUD funds thru COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK PLANNING GRANT
to offset some of the flood control costs. Mr. Ken Sovereign would be del-
egated to work with counsel to follow through on request. Second by
Councilman Pott. Carried 3-0.
Flood Control:Tri-Lakes-Ken Sovereign requested that the council adopt plan (July 15,
1975 Tri-Lakes Proposal) for permanent solution to high water problem.
Jack Meier insisted that council take positive action to resolve water
problem on long term basis. Suggested culvert from Lake Jane to Berschen's
Pondwith controlled gravity flow as a start. Engineer estimated 500 ft.
of concrete pipe , at a cost of $10,000, would be necessary.
N. Lyall - Claims that at an informal meeting DNR, Mr. Harnack, indicated
they would consider such a request.
Tom Noyes distributed an outline for a Lake Elmo Flood Control Program.
It seemed to satisfy a number of those present that the council was moving '.
in the right direction but emphasized the need for action now.
Current readings show relationship of levles from August 26 to September 2.
Long Lake N. 938.90 down to 938.74, Long IaII S. 938.90 down to 938.70,
galb/G�bJsorr-Lake down from 924.51 to 924.42, D-e ---- nd up from 923.51 to 923.71,
Lake Jane down from922.07 to 921.94 and Sunfish Lake up from 890.66 to
890.76. Q_" <9&n-6_j_ • YAw.Ra a 7A9,S9 daivnaa3r
Transfer of Funds:Motion by Councilwoman Lyons 2nd by Councilman Pott authorizing
clerk to transfer necessary funds from the Sewer Sinking Fund to the
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1975 pg. 3
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Flood Control Account to pay approved expenditures until assessments can be set up
and flood control funds are made available.
Claims: Motion by Councilwoman Lyons 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve payment of
claims 75499 thru 75535. Carried 3-0.
Minutes: Motion by..Councilman Pott 2nd by Counilwoman Lyons to approve the minutes
of the August 19, 1975 meeting as submitted. Carried 3-0.
Minutes of the August 26, 1975 meeting under High Water Report 2nd para-
graph 2nd sentence change to read"The leaking connections that may have
been causing ponding on the Moris property are still leaking so a dike
has been built and is controlling the extra water".
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to approve the minutes
of the Special Meeting of August 26, 1975 as amended. Carried 3-0.
Clean-up Days:Council to review last fall clean-up days schedule and determine if we
should have 2 or 3 days for 1975 and establish the dates at the next mtg.
Budget: Clerk distributed 1975 budget with to -date accrued expenses for each
account. Additional discussion slated for the Special Meeting September 9,
1975 after joint PZC Meeting.
Correspopdence:Letter from George Hedges regarding surface water problems and thoughts
on a reasonable solution.
AMM Holp up action for vote of the full council at later meeting.
Copy od flow chart from Oakdale for processing the 3M EIS distribute to
the council requesting comments regarding plan.
Lake Elmo Tri-Lakes Facility Planning Rpeort, Letter from K. Bomback and
map distributed to council and engineer with instructions that they review.
A response to the Metropolitan Waste Control Board by September 15, 1975
required but an effort will be made to get an extension at least to
September 19, 1975.
Letter from Bruce Narwacki asking for volunteers to serve on the various
committees of the league. Copies of letter to be distributed to council
for their consideration and a decision will be asked for at next meeting.
Adjournment:Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to adjourn at 10:35
PM. Carried 3-0.
Donald Mehsikomer
City Clerk