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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.