HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-76 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKE FLMO, MINN. 55042
MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1976.
5:00 P.M. -- Meeting convenes
Bill Park-- Board of Review
5:30 P.M. -- Items for discussion:
Report on status of Interim Drainaae Plan --
Tom TTove s
Status of Individual Septic Systems
Correction Program-- Tom Noyes & Don Raleigh
Finalize 1975 flood assessments for Public
Hearing. Determine term (1-5yrs) , interest
rate to be charged. Make final preparation
for establishing assessment role.
added Item: Response to Metro Council regardina their.
Question, whether request for extension of our Plan Revisions,
or not all variances,review period.
SUp, etc. applicationgiscussion of current Metro Council responses
go to Planner-- to 3M-FIS and I-94-FIS.
per D. Raleigh
To review City's response to the I-OA EIS.
Discuss May 2Oth. Hearing on I --°A .
Graveling of Pebble Park Road
Park Fee Schedule
Joe Rogers Sale of Parkland. ---- L. ShPrvheim
Correspondence: Engineers letters reaar_dins:
Lake Jane hills 2nd. Add. Preliminary Plat
Completed field survey of profile for
the south entrance road into Pebble Park.
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. -- Dinner hour -- teen's Flmo Inn.
7:30 P.M. Meeting reconvenes
Review ne.r.iod for Council Members
7:45 P.M. -- Park Study Committee
MINUTES OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING — MAY 18, 1976
Meeting called to order at 5:05 P.M. by acting Mayor Abercrombie.
Present: Councilmen Abercrombie, Shervheim (7:42) and Pott and Councilwoman Lyons.
Absent: Mayor Eder
Also Present: Assessor Park, Counsel Raleigh (5:30) Building Inspector Mueller (5:35)
and Engineer Noyes.
Board of Review: Assessor Park explained and distributed copies of the new legislation.
Meeting on Friday May 21, 1976 of Board of Review is to hear comments and
answer questions on 1976 evaluations (this will be used to determine taxes
payable in 1977). Bill advised that Tri—Lakes held a tax or evaluation protest
meeting of their own on May 17, 1976. Scheel and Burns of Assessor's office
have reduced some land values but this is after current increases had been
applied. That is, lake shore lots increased from $9,000 to $12,500. Board
of Review requires three members of the Council present for full hearing
(9 A.M.-3 P.M.)
Flood Control Report: Tom Noyes advised that the current lake levels are as follows:
Jane 922.54 Park Pond 900.5
Sunfish 892.68 Elmo 885.81
Eagle Point 895.59 Olson 929.63 (1" below Wier)
Long 938.41 (about 6" still flowing)
To date have pumped 130 acre feet. Pumping at rate of 2200 gals./minute.
Anticipate end of first 360 hrs. (appros. 150 acre feet) and shut down of
pumps on Thursday. Noise of pumps is still a problem. Suggestions to
Engineer Noyes to look into cost of electric pump. Councilman Pott offered
a resolution to restate our position and advise VBWD that they, by charter
authority to assume responsibility of project. Resolution failed for lack
of a 2nd.
Valley Branch Watershed District hearing, Wednesday May 26, 1976, 8:00 P.M.
Lake Elmo Elementary School.
Recess at 6:30 — Reconvened at 7:42 P.M.
Septic Systems: Engineer and counsel to prepare report of septic tanks constructed
below level required by ordinance.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons authorizing
counsel to prepare letter to those in violation of ordinance allowing
30 days for owners to apply for permit or variance. Violations would be
based on 928 level on Lake Jane. Carried 4-0 Mayor Eder Absent.
Park Committee: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve
expenditure of up to $700 to complete fencing around Sunfish Park.
Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve estimated
expenditure of up to $300 for grass seed to be planted to prevent erosion.
Carried 4-0.
Jess Mottaz and Don Dau have been lost to Park Advisory Committee, Chairman
Morgan requested appointment of Bill Osborn to fill one of the vacancies.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve appointment
of Bill Osborn to Park Advisory Committee.
Carried 4-0.
COUNCIL MINUTES — MAY 18, 1976 — Page 2
Park Committee: (Continued) Mr. Morgan requested that engineer inspect the ballfield
and stake to grade.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to urge State to conduct
a bicycle path from Washington Cty. 6 to Washington Cty. 17.
Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to authorize
expenditure of up to $1200 to gravel Pebble Park Road.
Carried 4-0.
Councilman Shervheim announced that fee schedule for use of ballfields will
remain unchanged for 1976.
Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution R-76-15 approving sale of..11 acre
of triangular piece of Lions Park to Joe Rogers at 350 per sq.ft. or a net
selling price of $1750.00. Receipts to be deposited in Park Fund. 2nd by
Councilman Pott.
Carried 4-0.
1975 Flood Control Assessment: Councilman Shervheim presented Resolution R76-16
authorizing engineer to prepare assessment roles based on a 74 interest
rate over a term of 5 years. Counsel to publish notice for assessment
hearing on Tuesday July 6, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. in City Hall. 2nd by
Councilwoman Lyons.
Carried 4-0.
1976 Flood Control: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons that we
retain pumps and pipe in place but hold off any additional pumping at least
until after VBWD hearing May 26. City to notify VBWD of action of council
and that pumps will be left in place.
Carried 3-1 with Councilman Pott opposed.
3M EIS: Barbara Senness advised that Met. Council had given the 3M EIS their approval.
194 EIS: Planner and engineer are preparing statement for presentation on May 20.
1976 at 194 hearing. Council established a special meeting at City Hall
at 6:30 P.M. to review presentation before it is made.
Comprehensive Plan: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to deny
requested extension of Met.Council for review of Lake Elmo Comprehensive
Plan based on commitments made by City to individuals and firms. Barbara
Senness to prepare letter to go out over Mayor Eder's signature.
Carried 4-0.
194—Detached Service Road: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to
request Highway Department to supply a detached service road-!- mile North of
present 194 at State Highway expense if 194 goes on South Route.
Carried 4-0.
Water Tank: Mr. R. Williams appeared before council and asked whose responsibility
was it to repaint water tank. Mr. Williams, at the time of painting advised
that we would encounter anchorage problems because of what work was actually
being done. He requested to be advised when this determination is made.
Minutes: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to approve minutes
of May 4, 1976 meeting as submitted.
Carried 4-0.
Voting Precincts: Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to approve
establishing two voting precincts in Lake Elmo. One precinct being all
residents North of the present Chicago Northwestern Railroad Tracks and
the other all those residents South of the tracks. Precinct 1 (North)
would have about 1200 eligible voters and precinct 2 approximately 1800.
Other details such as voting location and splitting registration files
to be established.
Carried 4-0.
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Revenue Sharing: Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to earmark funds
from Entitlement 7 ($6,436.) for stripeing of roads and additional road work.
Carried 4-0.
Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to approve payment
of Claims 76281 to 76304.
Carried 4-0.
Planner: Clerk directed to establish procedure that all requests for permits which
can not be issued a permit based on our present regulations should be
processed through planner.
Adjournment: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to adjourn at
10:50 P.M.
Carried 4 0.