HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-78 CCMAGENDA -CITY COUNCIL
City of Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042
MEETING To BE IiELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1978.
7:30 P.M. -- Meeting convenes
Roll call
Approval of Minutes
7145 P.M. -- Jerry Coursolle---443 Ashland,st.Paul- 222--1948
Re: Architectural Engineer --per L, Shervheim
8:00 P.M. -- Bruce Folz
1. Tablyn Park
2. August Construction Minor subdivision:
Penalty for violating lot line or
setbacks/require inspector to check
lot lanes, show _stakes--
Fine August; Nordling/Bab Howard
8:30 P.M. -- Clerk's Report:
8:45 P.M. -- Attorney's Report
Water Rate Resolution --Water Meter
Amend Sewer Ordinance for 300' septic field --
John Arent SUP for Dog Kennels --Draft of
Resolution --
Noreen Variance
Break
9:15 P.M. -- Steve Mattson, Juran & Moody
Re: Tablyn Park---2nd. Addition,
°inancing Proposal
9:45 P.M. -- Administrative Assistant's Report:
IPA extension
Sewer in Old Village
Systems Statement
Airport Plan
Housing Conference
Job description and Personnel Policies
Park Grants
Subdivision Ordinance
County Park
Dayton -Hudson
CALENDAR:
February 14, 1978-- Regular PZC Meeting
" 21, 1987-- Council Meeting --Molly Hedges, Next News--
letter--5:00 p.m.
" 27, 1978-- Joint PZC/Council Meeting --on Zoning
March --Start Zoning Map Work and initial session with isberg
on Planning Maps and Program.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, February 7, 1978.
Meeting called to order at 7:33 p.m., by Mayor Armstrong.
Present: Mayor Armstrong, Councilmen Pott, Morgan and Shervheim (7:38)
and. Councilwoman Lyons-(7:38).
Also present: Adm. Ass't. Whittaker, Bldg. Inspector Mueller and
Counsel Raleigh.
Minutes: Motion by Councilman Morgan 2nd by Councilman Pott to accept
the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 17, 1978
as submitted. Carried.3-0.
Councilman Shervheim and Councilwoman Lyons not present.
Administrative Policy: Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Morgan
to adopt the following as administrative Policy. The City
Council will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each
month. The meeting on the first Tuesday will. commence at
7:30 p.m. and adjourn at 10:30 p.m. The meeting on the
third Tuesday will commence at 5:00 p.m; break for dinner
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m, and adjourn -at 10:30 p.m.
The agenda will be prepared by the city office (deputy
clerk and administrative assistant) within the scheduled
time frame. Only that portion between 5:00 and 6:30p.m.
dh the Third Tuesday will be reserved. This period is
exclusively for; A. Determining general direction for those
groups advisory to the council (fire dept., Park Advisory
Committee, Planning. -Zoning Committee, Sewer Committee,
Assessment Committee, Police Committee or other committees
that the council may appoint), and R. Meetings of the sub-
committees of the council ( Animal Control, Public Safety,
Roads, Building, Water and Sewer or other).
At the beginning of each meeting the council will review
and accept the agenda for that meeting.
A regularly scheduled break of 5-10 minutes is to be in-
cluded in the agenda after l 1/2 hours of continuous meet-
ing.
Any change to the adopted policy, -for and partiaallar meet-
ing, must be a motion approved by a majority of the council
members present at that meeting. Carried 5-0.
Jerry Courselle--Senior in Architectural Engineering at U. of Minn.
Suggested the use of the old village of Lake Elmo as a
subject for his thesis. Council was receptive to ideas
presented. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman
Morgan to encourage the project and support it by picking
up any expenses incurred up to $300.00. Carried 5-0.
Iiome 443 Ashland -St. Paul 222-1948 School 376-3684
Richard Johnson: Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution R78-11 commend-
ing Mr. Richard Johnson for his service to the city as a
member of the PZC and asked for council confirmationa<
Second by Mayor Armstrong. Carried 5-0.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting,February 7, 1978 -pg. 2
Minutesi- January 30, 1978e, Councilman Pott advised that the motion on
repair of grader was omitted, it should be added.
Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott
to approve expenses of up to $3,500. for repair of
grader. Carried 3-0. (Mayor Armstrong and Councilman
Morgan were,,, -absent).
Motion to approve minutes of January 30, 1978 special
meeting of the council as amended, made by Councilman
Shervheim 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons. Carried. 3-0.
Mayor Armstrong and Councilman Morgan abstained.
Speed Zones: Report from the Mn.Highway Dept, that our request for
reduced speeds on Ideal Ave. N. were reviewed and the
following changes made: Hwy. 212 to Hidden Flay Trail
reduced to 45 mph. Hidden Bay Road to Cty. Hwy. 68
to 35 mph and Cty. Hwy. 68 to Hwy. 36, 30mph. The
area South of 212 set at 35 mph.
The 30 mph zone on Lake ElmoAve. No., had been moved
a slight distance South of the Lohmann access road
however sign is not strategically located. Clerk has
requested Washington Cty. Hwy. Dept. to consider moving
zone (sign) south of the curve so it is plainly visible.
The request for speed zone study in Cimarron has been
presented to the Attorney Generals office and we are
awaiting a decision.
Traffic sign: Clerk instructed to contact Washington County Hwy. Dept.
and request a blind approach sign on Demontreville''Rad
prior to the Hilltop access road.
Claims: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Mayor to approve payment
of claims 78058 thru 78110. Carried 5-0.
Polices Received a communification from Duane Spoors.indicnting that
the 1978 proposed contract for police protection will
cost the City of Lake Elmo $24,884 (estimated). The
final cost for 1977 was $37,419, $1,1667 over original
estimate, Meeting to discuss contract sbadduled for
7;00 p.m. Fob. 9, 1978 in the Board Room of the Washing-
ton County Co6rthouse, N. 0. tyall,.D. Morgan and
L. Whittaker will probably attend for the City of Lake
Elmo.
August Construction: Minor subdivision —Lots 5 and 6 Demontreville
Highlands 2nd Addition --House incorrectly placed on
lot 5. August Construction has purchased lot 6 and is
requesting a subdivision. Both lots will be in excess
of the required acre size.
Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Shervheim
to approve minor subdivision of lots 5 and 6, Demontre-
ville Highlands 2nd Addition (see certificate of survey
on file in city office for special details).
Carried 5-0.
Noreen Variance: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott
to approve variance to a 20 ft. setback from Highland
Trail No „ rather than required 301. Carried 5-0.
R-78-t q
CITY Or LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY* MINNESOTA
A Resolution Usteblishing Water Service Mates from
Mad after January 1, 1978.
WHEREAS, Section 601.080 of the Labe Elmo Municipal Code provides that
the City Council shrill establish rates for water service by Resolution) and
WHE:RBAS, it appears that it is necessary and proper to establish new
rates for water service in the City of Lake Elmo In order to reimburse the
City for the, cost of providing that service and to encourage conservation
of water' and
WHEREAS, the City council has determined that the following rates shall
achieve those purposes:
14", 7.H RE)FORB, SL IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the -.City of
Lake .Elmo that from and after January 1, 1978, each user Shall be charged a
"fixed expense charge" of $5.0o per quarter plus 3.40 (40 cents) for each
thousand gallons of water used; provided, however, the minimum charge per
quartor shall be 17.50.
From and after January 1, 1979, each user shall be charged a "fixed
expense charge" of $5.00 per quarter plus $.Go (60ccents) for each thousand
gallons of water used; provided, however, the minimum charge per quarter
shall be $7.50.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, this 7th day
Of February, 1978.
THO7AS G. ARMSTRONG
Shams G.~Armstronq, Mayor
Attests
DONALD MEHSIKOMER
Donald Mehsikomer, clerk
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Counci Meeting, February 7, 1978 - pg. 3
Water Rates: Mayor Armstrong offered Resolution R78-9; A Resolution
Establishing the Water.Rates for the'City of Lake Elmo
per'secti4n 601.08OA of the Municipal Code and requested
council approval.. 2nd by Councilman Pott. Carried 5-0.
Drainfields: Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve
Ordinance 7415 dated February 7, 1978 establishing 300
sq. ft. as the minimum drain field size in the City of
Lake Elmo. Carried 5-0.
John Arendt: Motion by Councilwoman Lyons offered Resolution R78-10,
A Resolution Granting Special Use Permit to John Arendt
and asked for council approval. Zhd. by Councilman Pott.
Carried 5-0.
Steve Mattson --Duran & Moody: Mr. Mattson explained the procedure of
financing improvements for a developer. The cities
interest, if any, would be the profit it might make on
the project. A brief analysis of profit showed a figure
of only a couple hundred dollars per year vs. almost
comparable handling costs. Mr. Mattson offerdd his
services if city wanted to pursue this or any financial
project.
Myra bbeck-.-Marilyn King: These ladies advised that an article was re-
cently published stating that M. George was offering an
item for special. state legislation increasing the size
of the Washington County Board from 5 to 7 members.
Indications are that this matter had not been presented
to any of the Washington County Commi�nitdesifor Support
or non-support. Council will consider possible action
at the February 21,.1978.kneeting.
Building Inspector: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman:Pott
to authorize following expense for building inspector
to attend meeting February .17,.1978.at Hastings;.$10.00
mileage plus reimbursement for I day lost salary.
"Carried 3-2. Mayor Armstrong and Councilman Morgan
voted no.
Adjournment: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Mayor Armstrong to
adjourn at 10:38 p.m. Carried 5-0.