HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-77 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL
Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042.
MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1977.
5:00 P.M. -- Pleetina convenes
5:30 P.M. -- Bob [slier, Sewer Inspector
Discuss new septic system ordinance and
proposed amendment (300 sq. ft. minimum
drainf_ield).
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. -- Dinner Hour, Ren's Elmo Inn
7:30 P."14. -- Meeting reconvenes
Discussion period for Council Members
7:45 P.M. -- Jerry Beach ---Forester
Shade Tree Disease Program
8:15 P.M. -- [ATm. Hjelmaren--3153 Layton Ct. No.
Special Use Permit to operate a small
upholstery business at 10899-32nd. St. No.
8:30 P.M. --- Tom Noyes, City Engineer (Bonestroo & Associates)
Pietro Svstems. Statement
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Diseased Tree Site
Planners Bill
Water Billings
Committee Membership Policy
3M Center
PZC appointment to replace Torseth resignation
Coordinator
Office supplies for Coordinator --furniture, telephone,etc.
Council Members please note: The City Office has received the
Preliminary Profile of I-94-S. Route
as of. 4/9/77.
Adjustments to Agenda for City Council
Tuesday, April 19, 1977
*5:00 P.M. -- Meeting convenes
Wt. Hjelmgren--3153 Layton Ct. No.
Special Use Permit to operate a small
upholstery business at 10899-32nd. .St. No.
5:30 P.M. -- Bob Wier, Sewer Inspector
Discuss new septic system ordinance and
proposed amendment (300 sq. ft. minimum
drainfield).
6:30-7:30 P.M. -- Dinner Hour, Ben's Flmo Inn
7:30 P.M. -- Meeting, reconvenes
Discussion period for Council Members
*7:45 P.M. -- Park Study Committee
Discuss Plans for 1977
8:30 P.M. -- Tom Noyes --City Engineer (Bonestroo & Associates)
Metro Svstems Statement
*9:00 P.M. -- Jerry 'each --Forester
Shade tree disease program
*Adjustments from original agenda of 4/19/77
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 19, 1977.
Meeting called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Mayor Armstrong.
Present: Mayor Armstrong, Councilwoman Lyons, Councilmen Shervheim,
Pott and Morgan.
Also Present: Counsel Raleigh, Bldg. Insp. Mueller (7:30) Pngineer.
Noyes (8:12pm) and Sewer Insp. Prier (5:05-6:20).
Hjelmgren SUP: A neighbor requested that she be in attendance when
the Hjelmgren matter was discussed. She was informed
that the item would be discussed on the agenda at-8:15.
She was not informed of the agenda revision. Motion
by Councilman Pott 2nd by Mayor Armstrona to defer
action on the SUP until 8:15 p.m. --Carried 5-0.
Sewer Inspector: Mr. Wier made a presentation on a new septic system
ordinance and proposed amendment. The proposed ordi-
nance is based on input from the Citizens Advisory
Committee to the Minnesota PCA, Mr. T-7ier had attended
a workshop which discussed. the proposal in detail.
Ile recommends general acceptance of the ordinance
but asks for modifications so that maximums expressed
in our current code are not reduced. Copy of proposed
ordinance on file in city office.
Coordinator: Mr. Lawrence Plhittaker has been in contact with Mahtomedi.
regarding salary proposal. Tle advised that the original
offer of $15,000. was not adequate and asked for ad-
ditional $3,000. because of cost of living in Twin
City Area. Mahtomedi had negotiated an agreeable salary
of $17,000. plus benefits which imuld he 1�2,0n0 to
$2,500 extra per year. Time spent representing each
community would be logged so a o breakdown of cost
could be determined.
Council Items:
Fire Truck-- Councilman Pott advised that specs were now available
for the new truck. Copies of spec to be distributed
to council. Council has until April 251 1977 to respond
relative to changes.
Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott to
authorize clerk to proceed with request for bias based
on specs submitted by fire dept. Carried 5-0.
Parks--- Councilman Morgan expressed concern over responsibility
for use of lights at ball field. Suggested installation
of a timer; council agreed. John Mueller offered to
donate a timer. An electrician will have to he hired
to install. Suggested we hire same electrician that
originally installed the switches sincehe. is familiar
with this particular set-up.
Discussion regarding well in Pebble Park. Fnaineer
Frigaard agreed to go back to the contractor (Renner)
and determine condition of well and tank and if it is
defective that it will be repaired free of charge.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEFTINC,, APR.IL 19, 1977. Pa.?
Council Items:
Parks-cont'd.--- Reid Park ---Councilman Morgan advised that he had
been in contact with attorney for A. Reid and he
agreed that it would he a good idea to submit a
written proposal to him. Counsel Raleigh will prepare
the proposal.
Advisory Committee to Council-- Councilman Morgan advised he still
favored formation of such a committee. With council
approval he will put together a proposal for the
next meeting.
Metro Park Reserve --Mr. Schaefer advised that the farm land in park
has been renter? for 53,000. Mr. Schaefer advised
that city should be getting 30% of all revenues from
park land. To date no payment has been receiver?. by
Lake Elmo. Councilman Morgan will pursue this with
Mr. Schwab.
Speed Lir!.it--Olson Lake Trail. Residents complaining.
Mayor Armstrong discussed this with Officer Swanson
and he agreed. speed was excessive for conditions.
List of streets on which speed zones have been
established to be reviewed to determine if there are
others that should be reconsidered.
Park Advisory Committee --Submitted annual report. Councilman Morgan
made presentation of appreciation awards to R. P.
Abercrombie, M. Eder, C. Brockman, J. Mottaz, Ruthmary
Logue, L. Friedrich, Lake Elmo Jaycees and 682nd..
Engineering Battalion.
Hjelmgren SUP (8:15) - Mr. & Mrs. Osborne were given an opportunity to
express their feelings about approval of requested SUP.
Mr. Hjelmgren was allowed to offer his rebuttal.
Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution n77-3, a
resolution approving SUP of. Mr. Hjelmgren at 10899-
32nd. St. North subject to certain conditions expressed
by PZC and Council and asked council to consider
adoption. 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons. Carried. 5-n.
Metro Systems Statement --Engineer Noves--Discussion of Engineer response
to Mr. Ron Nelson letter disapproving the engineers
original report. Discussion covered 3M problem,
the pollution question and sewer status in general.
Council decided to defer action for another 2 weeks
because of the length of the meeting.
Sewer study for old Lake Elmo Village will be completed
in two weeks and added to agenda of Play 3, 1977 meeting,
Forester---r'erald Beach: Discussion regarding Dutch Plm disease and
Oak Wilt disease.
Lake Elmo disposal site closed by PrA. Closest
disposal site to Lake Elmo is Pine Pend f_acil.ity.
County will have a site in "lay Township --scheduled to
open June 1, 1977. Counsel recommended that we
appeal closing of Lake Elmo Site.
Council advised that diseased trees in right-of-wav
are responsibility of land owner and forester should
act accordingly.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 19, 1977. 10g. 3
Forester--cont'd.-- Gerald Beach reaction to Metro Council ^Iemo is
negative.
I-94---------------- Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman
Morgan to establish a committee of Councilman Shervheim
and Pott to examine the I94 matter in light of the
opinion, the facts that have changed and then present
that position statement to the council at the next
meeting which they can then accept or reject.
This would include information on any action planned
by involved surrounding communities.
Carried 5-0.
Newsletter ----- Motion by Mayor Armstrong, 2nd Councilman Shervheim that
each committee of the city appoint a member who
would act as a liason member of the publications
committee, to furnish any article that that committee
may want published in the newsletter. Carried. 5-n.
PZC------------- Appointment of a new member to replace Tom Torseth.
PZC having problems with quorum. Two applicants,
Hesse and Michels will be considered at next meeting.
Others could be considered if so desired but an
appointment should be made.
Coordinator------- Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim
to proceed with a formal arrangepent with Mahtomedi
to share a coordinator or "administrator" for a 1
year period. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott to
authorize clerk to arrange for equipment for coordinator.
Carried 5-0.
Correspondence: DeCoster Co.-- If sewer is available it is available
through Metro Council not through the City of. .Lake
Elmo. Lake Elmo has no provision for supplying Prater_
in this area.
Fire Dept. --Robert Dennis and Ray Sachs have submitted
written notice that they would like to exercise their
right of retirement upon completion of 20 years of
service.
Parranto--Reauest to remove lot access and ecgress .road
to property located at 9352-10th. St. No. -Lake Rlmo,
is in agreement but since this is a county .r_oad,matter
should be referred to county.
Larry F. Lanz --Letter advisina that he was not paying
the Flood Project 1 assessment since there teas a class
action lawsuit underway.
CETA-Youth Program --Letter from Sue Sullivan advising
that Lake Elmo would probably be entitled to one mare
youth than we had last year. Councilman Pott advised
that we can utilize 3 youths and that clerk should
proceed on that basis.
Letter from Minn. Dept. of Health advising us that
Elmer Richert had qualified as a Class C-water Supply
Systems Operator.
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MPF.TINr, APRIL 19, 1977. pq, d
Claims: --- - Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim
to approve payment of claims 77403 thru 77431.
Carried 5-0.
Adjournment -- 'Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott
to adjourn at 11:55 p.m. Carried 5-0.