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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-75 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042 MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1975. 7:30 P.M.-- Meeting convenes 7:30 - 7:50 P.M. -- Reserved for Council Members 7:50 - 8:30 P.M. -- ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Resolution to Minn. Dept. Highways requesting establishment of speed zones --Dale Fuer.stenberg (streets in the Oace Additions and Demontreville area). Status report, Interim Drainage Plan Storm drainage, storage area, upstream from Tri-Lakes, (feasibility of storage site between Castle Greens and 29 Pines Mobile Horne Park). Well water testing program (request for testing thru letter to Frederick Heisel, Director of Invironmental Health). Report on Weather. Station at MHD, Oakdale Office. Animals at 806 Lake Elmo Ave. Hasse Special Use Permit. 8:30 P.M. -- Representative Mike George Items for discussion: Rules relating to Metro significance. Municipal Aid formula Planning Bill Updating our Representative on municipal activities. 9:30 P.M. -- Correspondence Payment of Claims AGENDA --CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINN. 55042 MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1975. 7:30 P.M.-- Meeting convenes 7:30 - 7:50 P.M. -- Reserved for Council Members 7:50 - 8:30 P.M. -- ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Resolution to Minn. Dept. Iiighways requesting establishment of speed zones --Dale Fuerstenberg (streets in the Oace Additions and Demontreville area). Status report, Interim Drainage Plan Storm drainage storage area, upstream from Tri-Lakes, (feasibility of storage site between Castle Greens and 29 Pines Mobile Home Park). Well water testing program (request for testing thru letter to Frederick Heisel, Director of Invironmental IIealth). Report on Weather Station at MHD, Oakdale Office. Animals at 806 Lake Elmo Ave. Hasse Spacial Use Permit. 8:30 P.M. -- Representative Mike George Items for discussion: Rules relating to Metro significance. Municipal Aid formula Planning Bill Updating our Representative on municipal activities. 9:30 P.M. -- Correspondence Payment of Claims MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1975. i Meeting called t-o order at 7:33 P.M. by Mayor Eder Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim and Pott, and Councilwoman Lyons. Also present: Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh, Engineer Bonestroo and State Rep. M. George. Speed Zones: Officer Dale Furstenberg suggested that the council attempt to get reduced speed zones for streets in the Tri-Lakes area. Councilman Shervheim presented Resolution R75-36 requesting reduction in speed limits, for streets in Tri-Lakes area, be submitted to the State Highway Department for approval and asked council to approve. 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie. Carried 5-0. Flood Control: Engineer Bonestroo presented new listing of lake levels. Changes recorded for period of October 13 to October 31 show the following: Long Lake S. down from 937.88' to 937.57' Olson down from 929.31' to 929.08' Deer Pond down from 923.95' to 923.93' Jane down from 921.35' to 921.28' Sunfish up from 891.10' to 891.22' Lake Elmo still no reading. Question was raised about the feasabil.ity of the purchase of the low land behind Castle Greens as a possible storeage area for some excess water in times of high water -conditions. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim that matter of purchase of Norgaard Land for water storage area be referred to the Valley Branch;Watershed District in form of a letter. Carried 5-0. Weather Station: Mayor Eder reported that he had discussion with Mr. Earl Kuhnast, State C'limateologist, regarding weather patterns and Lake Elmo rain and snow records. Mayor Eder will attempt to get the highway department - Region 9 at Highway 21.2 and Highway 694 to maintain a gauge and report all records to the state. Well Testing: Supplies are available for a test survey of wells in the Lake Elmo area. Basically what is needed is man- power and some funding. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve expenditure of up to $200.00 for testing program. Carried 5-0. MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, November 4, 1975-- Page 2 Animals: Report of animals, other than domestic dogs and cats (jaguars, bob -cats etc.) at 806 Lake Elmo Ave., have been reported to city office. Officer Furstenberg advised that he was aware of the situation; had inspected the facility. The cages and storeage of these animals on the premises was more than adequate. Counsel Raleigh instructed to check local regulation and offer a legal opinion at the next meeting. S.U.P. Violation (Haase)._. John Mueller advised that there was car repair and sales being carried on at the Haase property,which now carries a SUP for a motel, this is not permitted. Mayor instructed, with council approval, Officer Furstenberg and Bldg. Insp. Mueller to issue an ultimatum to cease and desist or his SUP for motel may be in jeopardy. Christmas Lights: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons authorizing installation of Christmas Lights and offer- ,ing whatever assistance is needed from city. Carried 5-0. Demontreville Park Area: An appraisal of the proposed park property in Demontreville area, owned by Allied Properties, has been received from Parranto Pros., Inc.. Appraisal should be re- ferred to the Park Advisory Board with instructions to review and make a recommendation to the city council on the course of action to be taken. Parks: Estimate, to rough in a split accesgbexit road to the Sun- fish Lake Park Site is $1600.00. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie authorizing an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for installation of road to park are with stipulation to utilize Olinger or Emerson if they had necessary equipment available. Carried 5-0. Pebble Park Well: Bldg. Snsp. Mueller advised that two bids were .received for installation of the electric service from the main to the ', -� pump site. High bid from Lightning Electric was $1400.00. The award was given to low bidder, Charles Loftgarden (Brite Lite Electric Co.). His bid was $900.00 and includes a watch light. Engineers'office advised that they will have area staked so installation will be deep enough and at proper location. Park Boundaries: Councilman Shervheim again expressed concern over the lack of cooperation of the county planner in keeping within the proposed boundary of the original Lake Elmo Regional Park. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie for Counsel Raleigh to draft a resolution showing boundaries and expressing council attitude regarding a road and sewer interceptor through the regional park for consideration of council at next meeting. Carried 5-0. MINUTES OF TIIE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, NOV. 4, 1975-- page 3 1 Metropolitan Transit Committee: Letter requesting names of 2 repre- sentatives for Transit Study Committee. Motion by Councilman Shervheim to appoint Dorothy Lyons as govern- ment representative and Mary Beers as citizen represent- ative. CArried 5-0. PZC minutes--PZC passed motion recommending 5-acre minimum lot size. Council will take this under advisement. Colosimo: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott authorizing counsel to take legal action to order the correction of the septic problem at the Colosimo property on Lake Elmo Ave. Carried 5-0. Minutes: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to approve the minutes of meeting of the Lake Elmo Council Meeting of October 21, 1975, as submitted. Carried 5-0. Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to approve payment of claims 75630 thru 75667. Carried 5-0. Park Bond: Councilman Abercrombie offered Resolution R75-37 appoint- ing First National Bank of St. Paul as paying agent for the $739,000 Park Bond Issue and requested council approval. 2n& by Councilman Pott. Carried 4-0, Mayor Eder abstained. Adjournment: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie to adjourn at 10:54 p.m.. Carried 5-0. M1NUTES F THE.LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMI3ER 4, 1975. Meeting called to order at 7:33 P.M. by Mayor Eder Present: Mayor Eder, Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim and Pott, and Councilwoman Lyons. Also present: Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh, Engineer Bonestroo and State Rep. M. George. Speed Zones: Officer Dale Furstenberg suggested that the council attempt to get reduced speed zones for streets in the Tri-Lakes area. Councilman Shervheim presented Resolution R75-36 requesting reduction in speed limits, for streets in Tri-Lakes area, be submitted to the State lIighway Department for approval and asked council to approve. 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie. Carried 5-0. Flood Control: Changeserecordedrforpresented ofnew Octoberlisting levels, 13 to October31 g show the following: Long Lake S. down from 937.88' to 937.57' Olson down from 929.31' to 929.08' Deer Pond down from 923.95' to 923.93' Jane down from 921.35' to 921.28' Sunfish up from 891.10' to 891.22' Lake Elmo Still no reading. Question was raised about the feasability of the purchase of the low land behind Castle Greens as a possible storeage area for some excess water in times of high water conditions. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim that matter of purchase of Norgaard Land for water storage area be referred to the Valley Branch Watershed District in form of a letter. Carried 5-0. Weather Station: Mayor Eder reported that he had discussion with Mr. Earl Kuhnast, State Climateologist, regarding weather patterns and Lake Elmo rain and snow records. Mayor Eder will attempt to get the highway department - Region 9 at Highway 212 and Highway 694 to maintain a gauge and report all records to the state. Well Testing: Supplies are available for a test survey of wells in the Lake Elmo area. Basically what is needed is man- power and some funding. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve expenditure of up to $200.00 for testing program. Carried 5-0. MINUTES Ot THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, November 4, 1975-- Page 2 Animals: Report of animals, other than domestic dogs and cats (jaguars, bob -cats etc.) at 806 Lake Elmo Ave., have been reported to city office. Officer Furstenberg advised that he was aware of the situation; had inspected the facility. The cages and storeage of these animals on the premises was more than adequate. Counsel Raleigh instructed to check local regulation and offer a legal opinion at the next meeting. S.U.P. Violation (fiaase) . John Mueller advised that there vas car repair and sales being carried on at the iiaase property,which now carries a SUP for a motel, this is not permitted. Mayor instructed, with council approval, Officer Furstenberc, and Bldg. Insp. Mueller to issue an ultimatum to cease and desist or his SUP for motel may be in jeopardy. Christmas Lights: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons authorizing installation of Christmas Lights and offer- ing whatever assistance is needed from city. Carried 5-0. Demontreville Park Area: An appraisal of the proposed park property in Demontreville area, owned by Allied Properties, has he=�n received from Parranto Bros., Inc.. Appraisal should he .-e- ferred to the -Park Advisory Board with instructions to review and make a recommendation to the city council on the course of action to be taken. Parks: Estimate, to rough in a split access -exit road to the Sun- fish Lake Park Site is $1600.00. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie authorizing an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for installation of road to park are with stipulation to utilize Olinger or Emerson if they had necessai-v equipment available. Carried 5-0. Pebble Park Well: Bldg. Insp. Mueller advised that two bids were received for installation of the electric service from the main to the pump site. high bid from Lightning Electric was $1400.00. The award was given to low bidder, Charles Loftgarden (Brite Lite Electric Co.). His bid was $900.00 and includes a watch light. Engineers'office advised that they will have arep staked so installati-n will be deep enough and at proper locati-n. Park Boundaries: Councilman Shervheim again expressed concern over the lack of cooperation of the county planner in keeping within the proposed boundary of the original Lake Elmo Regional Park. Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Abercrombie for Counsel Raleigh to draft a resolution showing boundaries and expressing council attitude regarding a road and sewer interceptor through the regional park for consideration of council at next meeting. Carried 5-0.