HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-79 CCMMinutes of the Lake Elmo City Council, March 6, 1979 Page 2
FIRE HALL ADDITION: Larry Bohrer submitted two alternates for the addition,
with an analysis of the existing facility. Mr. Bohrer would like
( the City's preference before he submits a final cost estimate. The
proposals are to be sent to the firemen for review.
MORATORIUM: Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Mottaz, that the City Council
adopt Ordinance 7801, pursuant to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, calling for a six month moratorium on platting and
rezoning. Pott asked the Council to include a time —table for the
workit,obe completed and a no extension clause.
Pete Parranto requested that the properties he is representing be
excluded from the moratorium. It is his opinion that both the Dayton
Hudson property and Washington 37 parcel are exempt under an existing
PUD. Administrator Whittaker stated that no record can be found in
the files of PUB approval for either. The PZC gave Washington 37
concept approval in August, contingent upon receiving reports from
the Engineer, Planner, Park Commission and Valley Branch. Parranto
has not addressed questions raised by these parties. Mayor Armstrong
suggested Mr. Parranto may file an appeal, under paragraph E, of
Ordinance 7801. If all necessary paper work is done, this request
for exception may be presented to the PZC. Their recommendation will
then be sent on to the Council.
Bruce Folz also requested the PZC and Council look at the two pro—
posed plats he has submitted, Midland Meadows and Beutals Addition;
and include them in the proposed Comprehensive Plan. He is available
to meet each to explain his position. He would also like a maximum
of one year on the moratorium. This would include an extension if
the Council deemed it necessary. He feels it is only fair to have
maximum limits on a moratorium.
Mottaz emphasized the need of a timetable. He said the zoning
map is the heart of the Comprehensive Plan and should be done
immediately. Agreement of the general concept will be based on the
map.
Pott expressed his opposition to the moratorium, feeling the emphasis
is on the moratorium as such, rather than getting the necessary work
done. He cannot support it for this reason.
Motion carried 4-1. Pott voting nay. Moratorium to be in effect
at publication.
Motion by Johnson, Seconded by Armstrong the moratorium is for one
six month period, and not to be renewed; and if work on the Comprehensive
Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Zoning Map are completed before this per—
iod, the Moratorium will be rescinded. Carried 5-0.
The Administrator was instructed to lay out a time —table to expedite
the task. Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Morgan, a special meeting
of the City Council will be held March 12, 1979 at 5:00 PM to complete
business from this meeting and discuss the plan with the PZC. Carried 5-0.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council, March 6, 1979 Page 3
VALLEY BRANCH WATER DISTRICT PETITIONS: Consideration of projects 1003 and
1004 and 1005 and the obligation of Lake Elmo to them was discussed.
( Cost effectiveness is a main concern expressed. This is determined
by an assessment of the damages vs the cost of the project. It was
suggested that the City could possibly develop a water management
plan and devise the improvements requested from VBWD, for less than
the Preliminary Fund. The fund does not provide for any construction.
The project proposed by VBWD for project 1005, Lake Jane pumping,
would include no permanent structures or easements. It is a 10 yr.
program that is virtually the same as what the City has done. The
Preliminary Fund for this project is about $24,000.
The Council requested Mr. Hedges get the Cost -Benefits on 1005 from
the Engineer for the next Gouncil meeting. Mr. Hedges, also informed
the Council that the Preliminary Fund for 1003 and 1004 will still be
$117,000 no matter how few of the items may be constructed. (Also,
no further requests can be considered within the City without action
from the City. The City is the key.)
Motion by Pott, Seconded by Armstrong to retract Petitions 1003 and
1004. Motion failed 2-3 Mottaz, Morgan, Johnson in opposition.
The Administrator was instructed to explore the possibility of
entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with Oakdale, write a letter
to VBWD indicating that petitions 1003 and 1004 were kept alive by
a 2-3 vote; and asking VBWD to submit a Cost -Benefit Ratio for 1003
and 1004 and a cost estimate for the project.
LOAD LIMITS: Maroney's Service requested exemption from the load limits.
F — Maroney said,7 ton roads are the only roads his trucks will not get
stopped on; and Lake Elmo Avenue is the only road he is legal on. He
stated it is hard to shuttle all the arterial streets. School buses
and Transit buses have state permits, which exempt them; but waste
haulers don't. Whittaker said the County is firm on load limits; and
adjacent communities are not waiving limits. The limits are suppose
to encourage the use of satelite trucks. The Administrator will
work with individual haulers to see what can be worked out. Mottaz
feels Lake Elmo should not be the only community to allow reduced
limits. Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Mottaz, to establish load
limits for 1979. Gravel roads within the City limits are to be
posted 5 ton. Carried 5-0.
MEETING EXTENSION: Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Johnson to extend the
meeting to 11:15 PM. Carried 5-0.
I 94 METRO vs COUNTY ON COUNTY ROAD 13 EXITS: Motion by Johnson, Seconded by
Pott, that Lake Elmo raise no objection to the Washington County
proposal for the County 13 - 194 intersection, calling for an ad-
ditional south only westbound exit. Carried 5-0-
BOARD OF REVIEW: Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Johnson to set the time for
the Board of Review at 2:30 PM to 7 PM, June 6, 1979: Carried 5-0.
SANDBAG POLICY: The Administrator was instructed to purchase_1000 sandbags.
These will be available to local residents at cost.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting, March 6, 1979
Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Councillors present:
( Mottaz, Pott, Johnson and Morgan. Administrator Whittaker and Larry Bohrer,
City Engineer were also present.
AGENDA: Additions under Public Inquiries: Water Surface Committee and Springborn
Addition. Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Mottaz to approve the Agenda
as amended. Carried 5-0.
MINUTES: Motion by Morgan, Seconded by Pott to approve the minutes of February
20, 1979, as submitted. Carried 4-0. Mayor Armstrong abstaining.
Motion by Johnson, Seconded by Armstrong to approve the minutes of
February 6, 1979, as corrected. Correction, pg. 2 paragraph 8
The Council decided that employees in the Maintenance Department would
qualify for a clothing allowance when they had successfully completed
the probationary period. Carried 4-0. Morgan abstaining.
SURFACE WATER COMMITTEE: Mr. Bob Peterson, Chairman of the Surface Water Use
Committee, appeared before the Council to question the reason for the
merging of the committee with the Park Committee, as was indicated in
the Newsletter. He explained there are members from all five City
lakes; they meet every two to three months to discuss the water
quality of the lakes, and abuses and complaints about lake use. He
would like to see the commission remain as it is and report directly
to the City Council, feeling a merger with the Park Commission would
pose additional involvement that the members may not want to undertake
Mr. Morgan explained his objective was to streamline the many committees
the City has. The Council had not had any report back from the Water
-- Surface Committee during the past year; therefore, it was felt the
combining of the two commissions was in order. The proposed Advisory
Committee would include any persons from disbanded committees interested
in serving. Mr. Peterson was requested to poll his members on their
interest in preserving the committee and draft a set of guidelines for
the group also providing coordination of the Water Surface Committee
with the Park Commission. Mr. Peterson is also to receive the Park
Commission minutes.
SPRINGBORN'S GREEN ACRES FINAL PLAT: Bruce Folz requested the Council determine
the cash value for park dedication. The amount agreed upon was $3,640.
The Development Agreement had been signed, and all papers were in order;
so, Mayor Armstrong signed the Final Plat.
RESOLUTION ON LAKE ELMO AVENUE PARKING: Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Morgan
to amend Resolution 79-17 to reflect the limiting of parking on the
east side of the street only. Carried 5-0.
WALTER PECHAN: VARIANCE FOR EASEMENT TO PROPERTY OFF PRIVATE DRIVEWAY —SOUTH OF
KEATS and 47th.
Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Johnson, that the City Council deny
the request for variance by Mr. Pechan for reasons stated by the PZC.
Carried 5-0. The City would reconsider the request if Keats were
brought up to rural gravel standards to 45th Street and a maintenance
agreement were entered into with the City.
RICHARD DOUGHERTY, MWCC: Mr. Dougherty will appear before the Council on
March 20, at 5 PM.
Minutes of the Lake Elmo City Council, March 6, 1979 Page 4
TRUCK BIDS: The bids were referred to the Utility/Maintenance Committee. The
bids will be discussed at the meeting on March 12.
PUMP BIDS: The Administrator was instructed to clarify the bids and obtain
model numbers before a determination can be made March 12.
BACKHOE REPAIRS: The City backhoe is presently inoperable. The Council agreed
to rent a backhoe as needed for this spring. The Council decided to
repair the present backhoe, rather than replace it.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Mottaz, that the Council
change to the Blue Cross policy and grant employees $100 for medical
expenses. Carried 5-0.
CLAIMS: Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Mottaz to approve claims 79062 thru
79094- Carried 5-0.
TABLYN PARK SURVEY: Tablyn Park First Addition is missurveyed. Replatting under
Chapter 429 is not feasible. Mayor Armstrong, the County Surveyor
and Bruce Folz are going to meet with the residents and determine
what can be done.
CHARTER COMMISSION: It was not the intent of the City Council to have members
reappointed to the Charter Commission by the Court, as Ken Sovereign
indicated in his letter, to the court. He was to have filed the
Annual Reprot and ask for the status of the Charter Commission. The
City Council instructed the Administrator to draft a letter to the
Court stating the City of Lake Elmo desires to retain its right to
appoint the members to the commission; and wants the status of the
commission clarified.
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN: Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Johnson to establish the
position of Maintenance Foreman at $17,500 per year, and appoint
Robert Wier to the position. Overtime rate for non —administrative
tasks/to be determined by the City Administrator. Carried 5-0.
at the regular hour, aQ� k_ ��� z (17�U o f-u?
OFFICE SECRETARIES: Motion by Armstrong, Seconded by Morgan to establish the
job description of Accounts Clerk III and Senior Secretary at $5.25
and $5.50 per hour respectfully. Effective April 1, 1979• Carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT: 11:45 PM.
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