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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-78 CCMAGENDA --CITY COUNCIL City of Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042 MEETING TO BE IIELD TUESDAY, APRIL 4. 1978 7:30 P.M.-- Meeting convenes 194 Frontage Roads 8:00 P.M.— Council Action on 194 Frontage Roads 8:15 P.M.-- Lee Rossow--Tri Star Co.-- Subdivision 8:30 P.M.— Wm. Schwab, Bodo Suemni, Judge Albertson, representing Washington County regarding juvenile Day Treatment Center. Park Property 8:50 P.M.— Charles Johnson--1227 Prosperity AVe., St.Paul Re: Minor Subdivision--Sullwold property in Section 11 9:00 P.M.-- Molly IJedges--Newsletter--final decision Cost services Survey results --questions Break 1 . 9:15 P.M.-- Mr. John Johnson of Bellaire Sanitation Re: Load Limits-4lWaste Haulers Clerk's Report: Special Census Council Reports: Personnel'Committee: Job Descriptions/Personnel Policies Building Inspector Councilman Morgan Park Committee Organization Administrative Assistant Animal Control Summer Youth Bldg. Inspection Policy Ordinance Subdivision Ordinance Joshua Taylor Parking Meeting Washington County Board Tree rebates Minutes - Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, April. 4, 1978 Meeting called to order at 7:35 by Acting Mayor Shervheim. Present: Mayor Armstrong (7:37), Councilmen Pott, Morgan and Shervheim and Councilwoman Lyons. Also present: Adm.Asst.Whittaker, Counsel Raleigh (9:20) and engineer Noyes. Agenda: Add water Meter Reader to Personnel Committee report. Motion by Councilman Pott, 2nd by Councilman Morgan to accept agenda as amended. Carried 4 -- 0. Mayor Armstrong abbent at time of vote. 94-Frontage Road: Approximately 30 residents or interested persons appeared to listen to and question proposal for the 1 94 Frontage Roads as submitted by MN/DOT. Mayor expressed opinion the change from attached to detached roads should be the responsibility of the landowners involved and they should cover any excess cost over the proposed MN/DOT road. Engineer Noyes made presentation that MN/DOT estimated additional cost of $550,000 between Ct.y.Rd. 13 & Cty.Rd. 19. Mr. Noyes advised that his calculation was considerably .less than the MN/DOT proposal. Councilman Shervheim expressed his concern that the City should determine specifically what it desires and then negotiate with MN/DOT. It was pointed out that the City of Woodbury had accomplished an approved detached road with a minimum of incon- venience. The recommendation of the PZC listing 8 objections to the proposed attached road. Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution R78-16 authorizing Counsel, engineer and adm.ass't to put together the City recommendation for alternatives to I-94 road proposal, including PZC comments, distribute for final Council review and then present to MN/DOT the week of April 10, 1978 and asked for Council approval. Second by Councilman Pott. Carried 5 - 0. Tri-Star Concept. Approval: Lee Rossow requested concept approval of the Tri-Star plat of 9 - 5 acre lots on 48 acres at 11459 - 60th St. No. Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd by Mayor Armstrong to support recommendation of PZC and grant concept approval. Carried 5 - 0. Washington County Juvenile Day Treatment Center: Bill. Schwab, Judge Albertson and Bodo Suemnig were on hand to discuss the proposal to make the Raleigh Farm, 2509 Inwood Ave. No. into a Day Treatment Center. Mr. Schwab explained the project and the proposed changes to the structure involved. Citizens were allowed to question Mr. Schwab to get first hand information. If approved, occupancy is planned for August 1, 1978. Building is planned for future use as part of the park facility. Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to table action until meeting of the council on April 19, 1978 and in the meantime a joint meeting between County Board and City Council will be held to resolve problems and establish pg. 2 Minutes - Lake Elmo City Council, April 4, 1978 certain restrictions which would be imposed. (Other references to park use would also be discussed. Carried 5 - 0/ Mr. Schwab indicated that any modifications to buildings in the park would be processed according to the Lake Elmo building permit regulation. Charles Johnson - Sub -division: 4801 Keats Ave. N. Request to sub -divide 1.095 acre from Gilbert Sullwold farm area. Currently in SFU area.(100 acres approx.) Motion by Mayor Armstrong, 2nd by Councilman Morgan to approve minor sub -division request of Mr. Charles Johnson for 1.095 acres .from larger farm plat at 4801 Keats Ave. N. be approved. Carried 5 - 0. Motion by Councilman Pott, 2nd by Mayor Armstrong to approve reduction of permit application fee from $30. to $10. Carried 5 - 0. Newsletter: Final quote from White Bear Free Press discussed. A 2 column (12" high by 4!1/2" wide) published every other week would run $1,612.80. Motion by Mayor Armstrong, 2nd by Councilman Shervheim (per April 4, 1978 quote) to approve a 6 month program to publish Lake Elmo news every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the Free Press commencing April 25, 1.978. Carried 5 - 0. Load Limits: Some waste haulers expressed concerns regarding load limits applying to their vehicles. it seems they are not able to operate if restricted by load limits. Motion by Mayor Armstrong, 2nd by Councilman Morgan to issue an ESSENTIAL SERVICE VEHICLE permit to waste haulers for use on City streets during restricted period. Each permit should show any roads which are not included on the permit„ Carried 5 - 0. Census: Clerk advised that there was no commitment necessary to get a quotation for a census. Council advised to proceed with RFQ. If we were to meet the 5000 we could gain $15,000. for road improvement. Minutes: Page 3 - Parks - 5th line, remove NOT. Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd by Councilman Morgan to approve minutes of March 21, 1978 meeting as amended. Carried 5 - 0. Claims: Motion by Councilman Morgan, 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to approve payment of claims 781.94 thru 78224. Carried 5 - 0. Use of Fire Hall: Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd by Councilman Pottt to approve use of fire hall and City hall by the Lake Elmo Lions for a Pancake Breakfast April 30, 1978. Carried 5 - 0. Request received from the State Bank of Lake Elmo Softball team for a 3.2 Beer License for use at their LasVegas Nite party at the fire hall on April 29, 1978. It was pointed Pg. 3 Minutes - Lake Elmo City Council Meeting April. 4, 1978 out that no request to use facility had been received by the City office even though tickets were already printed and being sold. With the permit issued to use the facility on the 30th there could be some conflict if the two functions were not properly scheduled. Counsel Raleigh agreed to resolve the date problems. Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd by Mayor Armstrong to approve issuance of 3.2 license to State Bank of Lake Elmo Men's Softball Team for LasVegas Nite April 29, 1978. Carried 5 - 0. Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd .by Mayor Armstrong to approve use of April 29th by the above group. Carried 5 - 0. It was also pointed out that April 29, 1978 is the date for cleanup days at the City hall parking lot. Agenda: Motion by Councilman Pott, 2nd by Mayor Armstrong to extend adjournment to 11:25 to complete agenda. Carried 5 - 0. Correspondence: Letter from Artie Schaefer relative to his thoughts on advertis6ng signs. Letter received from DNR regarding grant to Simall communities (under 10,000) for Rural Fire Protection (Title IV)) grants. Copies distributed to Adm. A W L and fire Chief for review. Personnel Committee: Job description/personnel committee - Council had just received copies and requested more time to study before making any decision. Schedule for review at next meeting. Clerk salary and water meter readers salary were discussed. Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve, retroactive to January 1, 1978, an increase in the clerk's salary of $300. annually and to change the water meter readers rate from $3./hour to $.25 for each meter read and $.10 for each card left for personal reading. Carried 5 - 0. Park. Advisory Committee: Councilman Morgan advised that he was requesting that the Park Advisory Committee be changed to Park Commission with nine members - 3 members would be appointed each year for 3 year terms. Initial terms of members would be established on a lottery basis. Counsel to draw up final draft of ordinance. Animal Control: Attempts by Adm.Ass't to find new coverage have been unsuccessful. Summer YouthbCETA - City will make application to get one employee for the office and three employees to work with our maintenance crew. Subdivision policy - schedule for 4/18/78 at 5:00 P.M. Adjournment: Motion by Councilman Shervheim, 2nd by Councilman Morgan to adjourn at 11:30 P.M. Carried 5 - 0.