HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-77 CCMAGENDA --City Council
City of Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042
MEETI14G TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1977.
6:00 P.M. --
Meeting convenes
Bill Park, Assessor
Late Addition to Agenda:
Application for Abatement
6:05 P.M. --
Bob Voto, Auditor 7:00 P.:`4.--L.Anderson
Audit and Contract for 1978 20th. St. Ct.
Approval of buildings
7:30 P.M. --
Sewer Study Committee on above site.
Sewer Studies--208 and 201
8:00 P.M. --
City Engineer
Culverts
8:30 P.M. --
City Attorney
Resolution re: lst,Immanual & Ideal Ave.
Hunting Ordinance
9:00 P.M. --
Dave Licht --:Midwest Planning --Planner Interview
Newsletter --Molly Hedges
10:00 P.M. --
Administrator
Assessor for 1978
Decision on Planner
Confirmation of tree grant application
Parsons request for City land
Calendar times
Clerk's Report
Council's Report
Sharing Humane Officer--D. Lyons
Parking during snow season--F. Pott
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Committee on building space needs
Calendar:
November 17, 1977-- 1:30 p.m. --Hearing on Metro Development Guide
if it it -- 7:30 p.m. --Hearing on Airport Guide Chapter
November 22, 1977-- 6:30 p.m. --Special Council Meeting to review
Subdivision Ordinance
November 28, 1977-- 7:30 p.m. --Regular PZC Meeting
November 29, 1977-- 6:30 p.m. --Joint Council & PZC Meeting re:
Planning & Zoning Ordinance.
Planning -Zoning Commission Members Please Note:
Please submit list of 1st., 2nd, and last choice of Planner to
Larry Whittaker by Tuesday, November 15th.
Minutes of Lake Elmo City Council 'Meeting, November 15, 1977.
Meeting called to order at 6:10 pm by Mayor Armstrong.
Present: P4ayor Armstrong, Councilman Pott and Councilwoman Lyons.
Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Shervheim.
Also Present: Adm. Asst. Whittaker, Bldg. Insp. Mueller, Counsel Raleigh
and Engineer Noyes.
Ed Coleman -Abatement: Lot 5, Beau Haven- Plate 36-37080-2200
Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons
that assessor determine the ratio between lots 1-2-3 and
5, based on years 1975, 6 and 7 and adjust market value
accordingly. Carried 3-0. Councilmen Morgan and Shervheim
absent.
Audit: ---- Bob Voto and Skip Carlson representing DeLaHunt,Voto & Co.
explained the 1976 audit. Specifically they defined, in
more detail, the 6 items listed on page 18 of the audit.
Council agreed to investigate and incorporate recommended
changes.
Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott author-
izing counsel to prepare Resolution R77-11 which would
close construction fund on Helmo Ave. Project and transfer
the remaining money to debt service account. Carried 3-0.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Mayor Armstrong for counsel
to prepare Resolution R77-12 to 1977 cash transfers to
affect the interfund audit adjustments. Carried 3-0.
L. Anderson: Mr. Anderson advised that he had discussed the plans with
the neighbors and they appeared satisfied. Bldg. Insp.
Mueller was satisfied as was the pzc who recommended
approval. Mr. Anderson assured the council he has not and
never did have any intent to do any commercial work in the
accessory building.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd Mayor Armstrong to approve
movement of two modular housing units to site at 11120-
20th. St. Court. They are compatable units and can be
incorporated into final structure. Permit subject to
corrected approved plans being submitted and a permit
taken out within 30 days from today (November 15,1977).
Carried 3-0.
Sewer Study Committee: Hugh Madson acted as spokesman for the Sewer
Study Committee and reviewed the 6 alternatives in their
final statement. Suggested that if the council wanted to
appropriate a budget that he was sure the committee would
be agreeable to accepting a new charge. As it now stands
the next step is up to the council to consider the committee
report and determine how they want to proceed. Council
will consider alternatives at meeting December 6, 1977.
pg. 2
Minutes of Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, November 15, 1977.
Culverts: Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Mayor Armstrong that we table
indefinitely installation of the proposed Eagle Point Fork
culvert. Carried 3-0.
Immanuel., Ideal & First St. No., Road Project. Councilman Pott offered
Resolution R77-13, a resolution order improvements, approving
plans and specifications and ordering advertisements for bids
and requested council confirmation. Second by Councilwoman Lyons.
Carried 3-0. Action will be held off until spring and will
attempt to include with some other project to keep costs at
lowest possible level.
Hunting: Council to consider possibility of making Lake Elmo a no hunt-
ing.area. Counsel to prepare an ordinance for council to con-
sider at meeting December 16, 1977.
Assessor: Adm. Assistant Whittaker will contact Bill Park and see if he
wants to submit an alternative offer. (The county assessor
offer is based on $2.00 per parcel. It is the standard amount
charged to all communities now contracting with the county.
If the rate goes up it will be the same for all. communities).
If Bill does not have an offer comparable to county proposal
the original motion accepting the county offer applies.
Special Meeting --Motion by mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to
hold a special meeting November 21, 1977. Meeting to commence
at 7:00 pm in council chambers. Subdivision ordinance will be
considered 11/21/77.
Newsletter: Discussion relative to the third issue of 1977 newsletter will
be added to agenda of special meeting November 21, 1977
Planner: Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott that Gunnar
Isberg be appointed as the Planner for the City of Lake Elmo.
Carried 3-0. Gunnar Isberg to be on the agenda December 6,
1977 at 6:00 p.m.
Land disposition: 1/6 acre North of Bordner -Garner Farmettes. The city
appears to have no desire to retain parcel and council feels
we should let it go.
Metro Park: Letter received from W. Schwab regarding use of the old
Raleigh homestead. (Copies to be distributed to council).
Refer request to PZC for consideration. Suggest council have
a face to face meeting with Mr. Schwab after the first of next
year.
Civil Defense Director: Postponed appointment.
Water Meters: Discussion on water rates and meter charges to be scheduled
for the Dec. 6, 1977 meeting.
Audit: --- Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Mayor Armstrong to approve
Mayor and clerk to sign contract for the 1977 audit if maximum
amount does not exceed $4,500. Carried 3-0.
pg.3
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, November 15, 1977.
Snowplowing: Bids received from Francis Oehlke for snowplowing at a
rate of $20.00 per hour. Tractor and plow and 4 wheel
drive pickup for backup.
Dan Olinger Trucking bid, $25.00 with 10' one way plow,
truck and sander, $20.00 and loader with bucket or plow
$35.00.
Motion by Councilman Pott that he be authorized to use
either or both Oehlke and Olinger. 2nd by Mayor Armstrong.
Carried 3-0.
Salt -Sand: County bid $7.25 per cubic yard. T.A. Schifsky bid
$4.90/ton.
Liquor License: Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons
to approve 1978 limited "On -Sale" liquor license (180 day)
to VFW Post 5725 at an annual rate of $500. Carried 3-0.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to
approve the 1978 "On -Sale" liquor license for 3M Club -
Tartan Park at an annual rate of $1,000.00 plus $200.00
for special Sunday license. Carried 3-0.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to
approve the 1978 "on -sale" liquor license for Gorka Inc.
(Ben's Elmo Inn) at an annual rate of $1,000.00 plus
$200.00 for special Sunday license. Also to approve the
1978 "Off -Sale" license at a fee of $100.00. Carried 3-0.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to
approve the 1978 "On -Sale" Liquor License for Twin Point
Inc. at an annual rate of $1,000.00 plus $200.00 for
special Sunday license. Also to approve the 1978 "Off
Sale" license at a fee of $100,00. Carried 3-0.
Minutes: Clerk advised that correct number of claims from 77841 to
77871.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Mayor Armstrong to
approve minutes of November 1, 1977 meeting as amended.
Carried 3-0.
Minutes of October 18, 1977 previously approved were in
error. Heading Systems Statement should be changed to
Subdivision ordinance.
Compressor: One is located at Landfill site ana county has billed us
for $1,000. Councilman Pott informed them it was larger
than we feel is necessary. We will continue to use it
and county can remove it when they need it.
Forester: Quote received from Gerald Beach for Forester services
for 1978. Total cost $3,555.00. Additional forest
control $750.00. Adm. Ass't. Whittaker will discuss this
with Mr. Beach and will report back at next meeting.
Donation: Letter of appreciation for services received and a check
in the amount of $100.00 was received from Christ
Lutheran Church.
pg. 4
Meeting of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, November 15, 1977
IIjelmgren: Letter received from Eldon Smith criticizing council for
stopping Mr. IIjelmgren from completing his garage.
Claims: Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons
to approve claims 77872 thru 77903. Carried 3-0.
Mayor Expense: MMotion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons
to approve an expense of $30.00 for mayor to attend
Planning and Zoning Conference December 15 - 16, 1977.
Carried 3-0.
Adjournment: Motion by r-?ayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott to
adjourn at 12:18 A.M., November 16, 1977. Carried 3-0.