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Home My WebLink About11-21-78 CCMAGENDA ---CITY COUNCIL City of Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042 I MEETING TO DE FIELD TUESDAY, NOVEMDER -- 1978. NOTICE: The Oakdale City Council cannot attend this meeting. They will. meet with us soon* 5.00 P.M4 - Meeting Convenes Agenda Approval Council Reports$ A* Mayor- 1. Mott az Trailer 2. Insurance Committee B. Councilman Potts Tr uck ruck Specs. C. Councilman Morgan$ D. Councilman Shervheimr E. Councilwoman Lyons$ - Clerk's Report$ 1979 gages (Salary) Plan .; gadget Reserves 600 P.M. +mow Dinner Break--Ben°e Elmo Inn 7:30 P.M. Meeting reoonvenos Building Inspector. Mr. Peter xlu6gel 7:45 P*M. Tom A. Cropp---Emergencies Medical Services Inc. 8:00 P.M. ..6.. Joe Rogers --Mortgage guarcantees- 8:30 P.M. ---Planning Commission Recommendation, - A,, Richard Bergman minorSubdivision $, Brockman lst. Addition --Final Plat C,< ,Moose Lod special rise Permit Late Addition cmpa Dp Demonrreville Pii,gh1and0---6th. Addition 9:15 P.M* ---. Attorneys Report$ A. Len Anderson B. Other 9:30 P.M. -- - Adminstrator°s Report: A. Assessor B. Admin. ordinance for Codification/Codification C. County. Planning Conference 1). MAMA Conferenee,,.Dec. 8--$3.5.00 E. Phones... ( F, Office remodeling G. Copier II. December Meetings I. Other m Miscellaneous Business City Council Agenda City of Lake Elmo Meeting of Tues., Nov. 21, 1978 NOTICE of Future Meetings: November 27, 1978--5:00 P.M, --JOINT Planning Commission/City Council Meeting. December 11, 1978--7;30 P.M. —Planning -Zoning Commission Rogular Meeting December 12, 1978.-5:00 P.M. --City Council Meeting No Othet7meetings scheduled for December. MINUTES OF LAXE ELMO CITY COUNCIL METING, November 21, 1978 Meeting called to order at 5:10 p.m., by Mayor Armstrong. Present: Mayor Armstrong, Councilmen Pott, Morgan and Shervheim and Councilwoman Lyons. Agenda: Add item D at 8:30 Final action--Demontreville 6th. Addition -- at 9:15 P.M., add Engineers report and at.9:30 add Contract Meter Reader -Janitor. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve minutes as amended. Carried 5-0. Mottaz Trailer: Due to delays in installation of carpeting and finish work, he requested •that we extend his SUP to Dec.. 1, 1978. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Morgan to extend SUP of Jess Mottaz to December 1, 1978 to allow for completion of house and transfer of furniture from trailer to house. Carried 5-0. Insurance: 1979 appointments --Discussion on merits of bidding for insurance and status of insurance Committee. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman. Morgan to authorize Administrative Assistant to draw up.insurance specs. - review with Council Insurance Committee (Morgan and Pott) and solicit competitive bias. Further that the citizens insurance committee be terminated and letters of appreciation be sent to each of the members. Carried 4-0. Councilman Sher.•vheim abstained Appointments: Mayor requested that Administrative Assist -ant be instruct- ed to review the 1979 appointments and.detrmine other options for the city to consider. This includes attorney, engineer, newspaper, health officer, etc. Councilman Shervheim suggested that this council should not be in- volved in that decision. Since there was no further objec �t onW frayor advised. that:. he would have administrative assistant proceed as stated so that new council would have a minimum delay in making decisions. New Truck: Councilman Pott advised he was holding up final. submission. until the results are in for Mahtomedi,bids of compar- able equipment® These are due in November 28;1978. Pebble Park well: Councilman Morgan advised that since they couldn't get adequate water for flooding from the well he authorized Gene Swanson, North'St� Paul Plumbing to install a 2" riserpipe at a cast of $250.00. Soccor goals -School district advised that they could get city a set at $400. and would store them for city if necessary. 194: Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution R78-46, "A Resolution Urging Governor Elect Quie and His Staff to Be Aware of the Displems;ut.0 Expressed by the City of Lake Elmo and Some of Its Neighboring Municipalities Over the Selection in 1976 of the Existing USTH 12 For the Completion of the Ten Mile Section of 194 Between 1694 and St. Croix River and Consider This when Making His Appointments to Positions of Leadership", and requested council approval. Minutes of Lake Elmo City Council Meetinq`d November 210 1978 pg. 2 1-94 continued--2nd by Councilman Pott. Voting for Councilmen Shervheim and Pott and Councilwoman Lyons. Voting against Mayor Armstrong and Councilman Morgan:. Carried 3-2. December Meetings: Agenda showed only one meeting, December 12_, 1978, for December. Council decision is that the regular schedule of meetings apply; that is December 5th, at 7:30 p.m, and December 19 at 5:00 P.M. Joint Mtg.-Oakdale, VBWD and Lake Elmo. Councilwoman Lyons asked if this had been rescheduled. Word from VBWD and Myra Lobeck of Oakdale is that if City of Lake Elmo agrees it will be scheduled for Monday Dec. 4 at the Lake Elmo City Hall at 7:30 p.m,. Council agreed if facilities a ef.available« S.U.P.--Councilwoman Lyons requested that listing of SUP to be considered for renewal be distributed ahead of time to t<tembers of the council so they could review and speed up the decision during the council meeting. Minutes: Motion by Councilman Morgan 2nd by Mayor 741astrong to approve m1nutes of City Council meeting of November 8 meetingoAas• submitted.. Carried 5-0. Claims: Motion by Councilman Morgan 2nd by Mayor Armstrong to approve payment of claims 78803 thru 78827. Carried 5-0. The Pursuit of Competence S ear: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Mayor ArmstZe tg'to approve expenditure of $35.00 for Administrative _AssG®.,; to attend MAMA conference. Carried 5-0. Sewer Insp. School: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Morgan to approve expenditure of up to $35.00 for R. Wier to attend "Homer Sewage Treatment Workshop" March 27-A29, 1.979 and to autrhftkzl mayor to extend invitation to new building inspec- tor if he deems it necessary. Carried 5-0. - Correspondence: Letter received from Juran and Moody setting up schedule of events re Lake Elmo Hardwood Company Project with final closing December 7, 1978. Michael R. Johnson. Letter received from Mk OhwdlJohnson resigning his position on the Park Advisory Committee. Since he repre- sented the Jaycees he recommended consideration of ' Leo Gehlhoff as his replacement. Demontreville Highlands-lst. to 4th. Addition: Letter 11-17-78 from Engineer recommended acceptance of roads in Dem. Highlands but advised that some minor items remain to be complete$; these would be listed and included in the bond for 5th. Add. Assessor: Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilwoman Lyons to authorize city to contract with WAshington County for assessor services for 1 year. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Morgan opposed. Minutes of Lake Elmo CityCouncil Meeting, November 21., 1978 pg. 3 Wages: Wage subcommittee (Pott &. Shervheim) requested Adm. Assistant report be reviewed and item placed on agenda for meeting of December 5, 1978. Budget- Reserves: Action on Budget Reserve Fund expenditures delayed to December 5, 1978 meeting. County Planning Conference --Meeting of December 2. ( a one day seminar on planning) is open to council, pzc and newly elected officials. Registration fee $5.00. Council members planning to attend are Armstrong, Lyons, Pott and possibly Morgan. Others will be contacted. Phones: Remodeling: Motion by. Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Morgan to authorize proceeding with installation of necessary phones. Carried 5-0. Copier: Obtain quotes so a decision can be made. Remodeling: Based on previous approval ok to proceed with getting bids. >Oily one has been received Meter Reader -,Janitor: Counsel to determine if a contract of this type is legal before a decision can be made as to method of employme':ht.. Ifcontract is not legal then direct part time employm nt would -be -necessary. Bldg. Insp.- Pete Kluegel--Motion by Councilman Morgan 2nd by Councilman :> to hire Pete Kluegel as Building Inspector for hake Elmo- Mahtomedi. Pay established at $17,000 plus $2184.00 benefits and mileage of 25G/mile (subject to renegotiation) for use of pensoa l car on job. carried 5-0. Inspector Mueller, offered his services for 5 days, full time (if City reimbursed=him for,*$ e lost) to acquaint Mr. Kluegel with position; area and current construction. Motion by Councilman Pott 2nd by Councilman Morgan to accept Mr. Muellers offer for 2 days and then let Mr. Kluegel determine if additional time is required. Carried 5-0, Stillwater Emergeney,Medical Services- Inc; Mr'. Tom Cropp, who purchased `the.Stillwater Ambulance Service, presented an outline of what he plans to offer. lie is requesting subsidizing from county and local government at $1:00 per head. Mayor advised that since city has ju_a.t-receivedothey wanted to review proposal before makingany determination pro or con. Lake Elmo Hardwood Lumber: Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution P78-47, "A Resolution to approve a letter of commitment on Lake Elmo Hardwood Lumber, Inc. Industrial Bond" and requested council confirmation. Second by Mayor Armstrong. bra tied 5-0. Minutes of Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, November 21, 1978 pg. 4 Richard Bergman, Minor Subdivision: vote November 15, Richard Bergman. Per Mrs. Prince, the P C' in a special 1978, approved the subdivision of Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to approve minor subdiviion subject to requirement to build back from roadway easement computable with neighbors but not less than 30 feet. Carried 5-0. Brookman lst. Addition: Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution R78-48, "A Resolution Approving the Final. Plat for. Phase 1 of Brockman Is 1st. Addition";-and'rorfuevted council. approval. Second by Councilw-omian Lyons. Carried 5^ 0.. Moose Lodge: Petition was received signed by 1.0 residents.opposing.approval of a SUP to the Moose Lodge #40. Mayor Armstrong offered Resolution R78-49, A Resolution to Deny Issuing of a SUP to Moos+s Lodge, 40 on=the westerly 300 • feet. of the, southerly 650 feet of.the west 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of. Section 2 _o Twshp. 29, Range 21 W."` and asked for council confirmation. Second by Councilman Morgan. Resolution carried 3-2 with Councilman Shervheim opposedbecause of not allowing counsel for Moose Lodge #40 an opportunity to review be o.ed''final decision was made. Councilwoman also voted against resolution. Demontreville Highlands-6th. Addition: Mayor Armstrong offered Resolution R78-50, " A Resolution Approving the Final Preliminary Plat for Demontreville Highlands, 6th. Addition". Carried 5-0. Park dedication and development agreement still have to be resolved. Len Anderson: Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Shervheim author- izing counsel to issue a dilapidated building order since he has passed the deadline for voluntary action.. Carried 5-0. Stouvenal Bldg. on lots 1-2-3, Brookmans' Addition; The plat has still not been filed hut-o buncil gave concept approval. to the build- ing and adjacent parking facilities. Culverts: Motion by Councilman Shervheim 2nd by Councilman Pott to author- ize the engineer to proceed with a development plan for driveways and culverts in the Lake Jane Trail N, area subject to clearance from VBWS and obtaining appropriate easements. Carried 5-0. Adjournment: Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Shervheim to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. --I--- 1 - L--t- -- -J- - .I - -L - I I i --MON- r - � I I i l I MINUTES OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, November 21, 1978 Mee irig called to order at 5:10 p.m., by Mayor Armstrong. Present: Mayor Armstrong, Councilmen Pott, Morgan and Shervheim and Councilwoman Lyons. Agenda: Add item D at 8:30 Final action--Demontreville 6th. Addition -- at 9:15 P.M., add Engineers report and at,9:30 add Contract Meter Reader -Janitor. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve minutes as amended. Carried 5-0. Mottaz Trailer: Due to delays in installation of carpeting and finish work, he requested that we extend his SUP to Dec. 1, 1978. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Morgan to extend SUP of Jess Mottaz to December 1, 1978 to allow for completion of house and transfer of furniture from trailer to house. Carried 5-0. Insurance: 1979 appointments --Discussion on merits of bidding for insurance and status of Insurance Committee. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Morgan to authorize Administrative Assistant to draw up insurance specs. - review with Council Insurance Committee (Morgan and Pott) and solicit competitive bids. Further that the citizens insurance committee be terminated and letters of appreciation be sent to each of the members. Carried 4-0. Councilman Shervheim abstained J( Appointments: Mayor requested that Administrative Assistant be instruct- ed to review the 1979 appointments and determine other options for the city to consider. This includes attorney, engineer, newspaper, health officer, etc. Councilman Shervheim suggested that this council should not be in- volved in that. decision. Since there was no further objec- tfong mayor advised that he would have.administrative assistant proceed as stated so that new council would have a minimum delay.in making decisions. R New Truck: Councilman Pott advised he was holding up final submission until the results are in for Mahtomedi,bids of compar- able equipment. These are due in November 28,1978. Pebble Park Well: Councilman Morgan advised that since they couldn't get adequate water for flooding from the well he authorized Gene Swanson, North St. Paul Plumbing to install a 2" riser pipe at a cost of $250.00. Soccor goals -School district advised that they could get city a set at $400. and would store them for city if necessary. 194: Councilman Shervheim-offered Resolution R78a46, "A Resolution Urging Governor Elect Quie and His Staff to Be Aware of the Displeasure Expressed by the City of Lake Elmo and ;;( Some of Its Neighboring Municipalities Over the Selection in 1976 of the Existing USTH 12 For the Completion of the. Ten Mile Section of 194 Between 1694 and St. Croix River and Consider This When Making His Appointments to Positions of Leadership", and requested council approval. MINUTES OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, November 21, 1.978 w.I, Meeting called to order at 5:10 p.m., by Mayor Armstrong. Present: Mayor Armstrong, Councilmen Pott, Morgan and Shervheim and y Councilwoman Lyons. Agenda: Add item D at 8:30 Final action--Demontreville 6th. Addition -- at 9:15 P.M., add Engineers report and at.9:30 add Contract Meter Reader -,janitor. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Pott to approve minutes as amended. Carried 5-0. Mottaz Trailer, Due to delays in installation of carpeting and finish work, he requested that we extend his SUP to Dec. 1, 1978. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Morgan to extend SUP of Jess Mottaz to December 1, 1978 to allow for completion of house and transfer of furniture from trailer to house. Carried 5-0. Insurance, 1979 appointments --Discussion on merits of bidding for insurance and status of Insurance Committee. Motion by Mayor Armstrong 2nd by Councilman Morgan to authorize Administrative Assistant to draw up insurance specs, - review with Council Insurance Committee (Morgan and Pott) and solicit competitive bids. Further that the citizens insurance committee be terminated and letters of appreciation be sent to each of the members. Carried 4-0. Councilman Shervheim abstained Appointments, Mayor requested that Administrative Assistant be instruct- ed to review the 1979 appointments and determine other options for the city to consider. This includes attorney, engineer, newspaper, health officer, etc. Councilman Shervheim suggested that this council should not be in- volved in that. decision. Since there was no further objec- tiono mayor advised that he would have administrative assistant proceed as stated so that new council would have a minimum delay in making decisions. New Truck: Councilman Pott advised he was holding up final submission until the results are in for Mahtomedi.bids of compar- able equipment.- These are due in November 28,1978. Pebble Park Well: Councilman Morgan advised that since they couldn't get adequate water.for flooding from the well he authorized Gene Swanson, North St: Paul Plumbing to install a 2" riser pipe at a cost of $250.00. Soccor goals -School district aclyised that they could get city a set at $400. and would store them for city if necessary. 194- Councilman Shervheim offered Resolution R78-46, "A Resolution Urging Governor Elect 4uie and His Staff to Be Aware of the Displeasure Expressed by the City of Lake Elmo and l Some of Its Neighboring Municipalities Over the Selection in 1976 of the Existing USTH 12 For the completion of the. Ten Mile Section of 194 Between 1694 and St. Croix River and Consider This When Flaking IIis Appointments to Positions of Leadership", and requested council approval,