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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-81 CCMLAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1981 Mayor Eder called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Councillors in attendance: Fraser, Mottaz, and Novak. Also Administrator Whittaker. AGENDA: Delete - Patti Homes; Add - Vending Machine License; Civil Defense Siren in Tri-Lakes; and Ag Rezoning Fee. Eder moved, seconded by Novak to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried 4-0. MINUTES: January 20, 1981 - Novak moved, seconded by Mottaz, to amend the minutes of January 20, 1981 to reflect approval of Resolution 81-4A, Downs Minor Subdivision. Motion carried 4-0. February 3, 1981 -- Corrections - Page 3, 201 Grant to reflect approval by Resolution 81-5. Page 3, Ellen Kolcinski. Mottaz moved, seconded by Novak, to approve the minutes of February 3, 1981, as amended. Motion carried 3-0-1. Fraser abstained. CLAIMS: Additions - International Harvester - remaining 10% for Fire Truck Chasis $2,762.80 Renate Paulson - Natural Diaster Conference 11.00 VBWD - 1003 & 1004 3,726.37 Mottaz moved, seconded by Fraser, to approve Claims 81151 thru 81198, including additions. Motion carried 4-0. 1003 & 1004 BILLS & EMERGENCY REIMBURSEMENT: George Hedges, Valley Branch Board, explained the audit fee and administrative and coordination expense. The final amount due Valley Branch for Project 1003 and 1004 is $3,726.37. Mottaz moved, seconded by Fraser, to authorize final payment for Projects 1003 and 1004 in the amount of $3,726.37. This to be included on the February 17, 1981, Claims list. Motion carried 3-0-1. Eder abstained. Mayor Eder explained the Emergency Fund and Lake Elmo's $900 share. The Council asked about receiving the emergency funds available to communities up -stream, who contributed to the City's flooding. The Administrator said these com- munities have been contacted but no response, delegating their portior3,has been received. Mr. Hegdes said the Board can not assign funds from other communites without their authorization; and reported that the Emergency Fund no longer exists. Mr. Hedges explained the pipe rental. The City owes valley Branch $637 for pipe rental that had not been billed to the from - amend City. This amount can be deducted*for the $900, leaving 373781 $243 due Lake Elmo from Valley Branch. The Council agreed to these figures. This will close the books an Projects 1003 and 1004. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1981 -2- WELL #2 - FRAN POTT: Mr. Pott distributed a summary report on the proposed second well site. He reviewed the summary and explained what steps will need to be taken and what issues will need to be resolved with Joe Rogers. A letter of intent is being prepared for Mr. Rogers signature. The• estimated project cost is $30,250. Mayor Eder accepted Mr. Pott's report for Council consideration. Mottaz suggested contacting the State Health Department before proceeding. Also, he would like a response from Mr. Rogers insurance company on the location of the water line and hydrant. The Council proposed the following steps: 1. Contact Joe Rogers - get letter of intent and opinion from his insurance company. 2. Contact the State Health Department - verify if this well is suitable for use and what requirements the City must meet. 3. Secure the easement to permit testing of the well (Pott suggested testing for chemicals that may have been .used by the company in the old creamery. The Council agreed.) if the Administrator can resolve items 1 and 2 by March 3, he will then request Council authorization to test pump the well. COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mayor Eder - Office Remodeling - The Council reviewed the evaluation sheet outling the five options considered by the Building Committee. Mottaz reviewed the committee's recommendations and detailed why the committee felt the landfill site would provide the best location for the pro- posed City Office. Fraser questioned moving the City Office out of the Old Village and would like some feed- back,.from the;.peolble on the alternatives before making a decision. Novak oppossed relocating the City Office outside the Old Village area. She feels the landfill area is strictly residential and is not set up for this type of use. She thinks there is potential for expansion within the Old village and asked what the committee is projecting for future office needs. Mayor Eder said the report is to keep the Council aware of the alternatives being considered; but any suggestions will be considered. Fraser asked about a rental/lease agreement in Brockman Addition. Administrator Whittaker suggested approaching Don Raleigh+,w.ith this proposal again. The Council agreed. The Council further discussed remodeling vs a new building. This will be discussed again at the March 3 meeting. B. Councillor Fraser - No report. CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1981 -3- C. Councillor Mottaz - Mottaz asked what the current Council ( policy is regarding editorial items in the newsletter. it was his understanding that the Newsletter was to be used exclusively to report Council and City news and not available for editorial articles. Mayor Eder asked the Administrator to verify if the City has this type of policy, if not, one should be drafted as Councillor Mottaz suggested. Joint PZC Meeting The Administrator will summarize the items for discussion and outline the 7 per 40 provision for review March 3. lie will ask the Planning Commission to list the issues they would like to discuss, then, draft an agenda and set the joint meeting. D. Councillor Morgan - Tartan Meadows Park Donation - Councillor Morgan, Tom Foster, and Willard Morton, walked over the property to consider park donation sites. Morgan recommended a combination of land and cash. Larry Bohrer and Mr. Foster met and determined there is 1.5A of dry land suitable,in the NE corner, for park. 2.58 acres is required for this plat. Cash will be accepted for the remaining park donation. Fraser asked how land vs cash is determined and how it was applied to this plat. She asked that action on this plat be deferred until Councillor Morgan can respond to these questions. Mr. Morton.,.appealed to the Council to make a decision, stating that during the entire platting process a cash donation was implied. He referred to Councillor Morgan°s recommendation and asked the Council to follow this recommendation. The Council agreed to review the park donation policy; but generally, agreed that the approval of Tartan Meadows should not be delayed provided all the other requirements have been met. Mottaz moved, seconded by Novak, to approve the recommendation of Councillor Morgan, Park Commission, to accept 1.5 acres of park land in Tartan Meadows with the remaining park donation paid in the amount of $2,735.64. Motion carried 4-0. The Council and Mr. Morton agreed with the $2,533 per acre appraisal. The Council discussed the easements, drainage ways, and walkway through the park area. Novak moved, seconded by Mottaz, to adopt R-81-11, accepting the Preliminary Plat for Tartan Meadows with the easement and _dedications as presented, with_a cul-de-sac provided at the west end of 12th Street. Motion carried 4-0. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1981 -4- OLD BUSINESS; A. Nick Patti - Patti Homes - Cancelled B. City Engineer 1. MST Project #1 - Engineer Bohrer updated the City's State Aid allowance. He reviewed the areas that would qualify for paving. The Council discussed alternate streets with the Engineer. He will consider all the proposed alternates and make a recommendation to the Council at the March 3 meeting. 2. Waterline Study - Clarence Urtel petitioned the City to extend the City waterline to his property at 2575 Lake Elmo Avenue. Additional residents along Lake Elmo Avenue will be notified about possible hook-up. A feasibility study will determine how far the waterline can be extended for residential and fire use. Mottaz moved, seconded by Novak, to adopt g-81-12, to authorize the Engineer to prepare a feasibility study on extending the City waterline down Lake Elmo Avenue. Motion carried 4-0. The Council will hold a public hearing on the Waterline Feasibility Study, March 17, 1981, at 8 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: A. Brookman Addition - Site and Building Plan - The Council 1 reviewed the Planning Commission's minutes on the proposed building. Mr. Dave Loos presented a revised site and landscape plan. The Council did not want to comment on the plan until they received a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Mottaz moved, seconded by Novak, to .refer the revised plan back to the Planning Commission for their review and recom- mendation. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Loos explained the changes they would request regarding parking space size, number of spaces required, and landscape islands. The Council recommended these requests be submitted as variances for Planning Commission consideration. The Administrator recommended Mr. Loos apply for these variances so they can be published. B. Rezoning F. J. Crombie Estates - Bruce Folz reviewed the plat and pr-opertylocation. Administrator Whittaker read the Planner, : Engineer and Highway Department's comments. The Planning Commission recommendedapprovingthe rezoning. Mottaz moved, seconded by Novak, to adopt Ordinance 7922, amending the Zoning Map and rezoning Tract H. RLS 98, to R-1 from RR, for Veronica M. Crombie. Motion carried 4-0. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1981 -5- PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: C. Preliminary P1at Approval -First Addition, F. J. Crombie Estates - The Counci3 reviewed the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the Preliminary Plat. They discussed ponding and agreed an easement should be provided for a ponding area between Lot 2, 1st Addition and Lot 1, 2nd Addition at the time the 2nd Addition would develop. Mottaz questioned the lot frontage requirement and right-of-way access. This will be clarified before final plat approval. The Council also agreed that the outlots should become a legal part of the adjacent lot description. The City Attorney will determine how the outlots can be legally bound and described as part of the lot. Mottaz moved, seconded by Novak, to adopt R-81-13,.-approving the Preliminary Plat for F. J. Crombie Estates, 1st Addition provided: 1. the lots and outlots can be deeded as one parcel; 2. the drainage easement will be provided; 3. the r-o-w meets the County standards; 4. Valley Branch approves the drainage plan; 5. the ponding area be created upon approval of the-2nd Addition. Motion carried 4-0. ADMINISTRATOR''S REPORT: A. Building Code Amendment - Tabled until March 3, 1981. B. Building Permit Fees - The Council reviewed the proposed fee schedule. The Administrator recommended adopting the current schedule with the exception of the well and pump fee. (The City does not provide a service for this fee.) The Council tabled action until March 3. C. Cimarron Cable TV - Administrator Whittaker reported that the conflict between the Cable Board and Harbor Vision has not been resolved. Harbor Vision will not cease operation until they receive official notification from the Cable Board. The Cable Board has not officially ruled on this matter as Harbor Vision had agreed to voluntarily cease operation the end of January. The Council instructed the Administrator to write the Cable Board and request they officially notify Harbor Vision they are an illegal system and should cease operation. D. Special Purchases 1. Sink & cabinet - New Garage - The Council agreed with the Administrator's recommendation that these items should be budgeted for in 1982 or as a part of the City Hall project if it is at the landfill. 2. Deisel tank & pump - New Garage - The Council agreed to budget for this item in 1982. 3. File Cabinet - City Office - Mottaz moved, seconded by Novak, to authorize the Administrator to purchase a new file cabinet for the City Office. Motion carried 4-0. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1981 Special Purchases 4. Pamphlet Rack - Civil Defense - The Council would like to review the Civil Defense Program before expending any funds. At that time, they will consider what items should be included in the 1982 budget. 5. Lawcon Project Sites Signs - The Council had no objections to the City Administrator purchasing signs for each park where LAWCON funds were used. 6. Fire Department Radios - Novak moved, seconded by Mottaz, to authorize the Administrator to take bids for 10 Fire Department Pagers. Motion carried 4-0. 7. Chair Dolly - The Council advised the Administrator to move the desk from the back room to the Maintenance Building and to store the extra chairs in the back. 8. No Smoking Pedestal Sign - Fraser requested the "No Smoking" area be more clearly designated. The Administrator will meet and discuss this with her. E. Goettschel Property - Administrator Whittaker briefed the Council on the Goettschel request, per his February 12 memo. The Council deferred this to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. The Administrator will contact the City Attorney fob an opinion on the parcel. Mayor Eder will talk to Mr. Goettshel about the delay. F. Licenses - Mottaz moved, seconded by Eder to approve the following licenses: Asphalt Specialities Co., 1900 Quant, Lakeland; and Tartan Park, Lake Elmo, for Outdoor Vending Machines Motion carried 4-0. G. Other 1. Tri Lakes Civil Defense Siren - Tabled 2. Ag Rezoning.Fee - Eder moved, seconded by Fraser, to charge to $100 fee for rezoning property to AG. No vote Eder moved, seconded by Mottaz, to table the Ag fee motion. Motion carried 4-0. The Current policy to waive the $100 fee will remain in effect. 3. Tom Armstrong - Minutes Mottaz moved, seconded by Eder, to send the minutes to past mayor, Tom Armstrong, and waive the fee. Motion carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT: Mottaz moved, seconded by Eder, to adjourn at 11:15 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. ORDINANCE 7922 - Crombie Rezoning to R-1 RESOLUTIONS 81-11 - Tartan Meadows Preliminary Plat 81-12 - Waterline Feasibility Study 81-13 - Preliminary Plat F. J. Crombie Estates R-81-11 RESOLUTION CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TARTAN MEADOWS. WHEREAS, Mr. Willard Morton, as owner, filed a Preliminary Plat for the proposed subdivision of Tartan Meadows for approval by the City of Lake Elmo prior to incurring engineering and other expenses for design of streets, utilities, and storm water controls and for the preparation of a plat; and WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat of the proposed subdivision, now on file with the City Administrator, has been reviewed by the City staff and considered at a public hearing by the City Planning Commission all as required by the applicable portion of the City Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered said Preliminary Plat, the recommendations of the City Planning Commission and the .recommendations of the City staff thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined: The Preliminary Plat for the proposed subdivision now on file with the City Administrator is not, in any way, inconsistent with the public health, safety and welfare. The Preliminary Plat for the proposed subdivision is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and other applicable regulations: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the Preliminary Plat for Tartan Meadows Subdivision as filed with the City Administrator is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The developer shall provide a temporary cul-de-sac at the West end of 12th Street. 2. The developer shall dedicate the area shown as a drainage easement including at least 1.5 acres of land above the flooded area as defined by the City Engineer. 3. The developer shall pay the sum of $2,735.64 for the park donation required by the City. 4. The approval of the Preliminary Plat for Tartan Meadows Subdivision is limited to those matters set forth in the Preliminary Plat and does not constitute approval of the design standards for any of the streets or other public improvements required by the City Subdivision Ordinance. 5. Detailed engineering data as required by the City Engineer for evaluating a surface water drainage .plan and a road and utilities plan shall be submitted to the City Engineer or prepared by the City Engineer at developer's expense as a pass -through cost. i 6. In addition to detailed engineering data as required by the City Engineer, the developer shall submit such data as is required to be submitted with a plat under the provisions of the applicable City Ordinance. 7. The developer shall dedicate for park purposes an area to be defined by the City Engineer of at least 3.7 acres in size. Said area shall be used for park, drainage and ponding. Adopted by the City Council this 17th day of February, 1981. Maynard(, . Eder, Mayor ATTEST: Laureice Whittaker City Administrator -2- R-81-12 RESOLUTION CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ADEQUACY OF A PETITION AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT ON THE PROPOSED WATER LINE EXTENSION FOR CLARENCE W. URTEL AND EMILY C. URTEL. WHEREAS, a Petition has been received by the City of Lake Elmo signed by Clarence W. Urtel and Emily C. Urtel requesting an extension of City water service to property owned by them the address of which is 2575 Lake Elmo Avenue North; and WHEREAS, as a part of said Petition the Petitioners have agreed to be assessed for the costs of said improvement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota as follows: 1. The Petition .requesting the extension of City water service to the residents located.at 2575 Lake Elmo Avenue North, said Petition dated February 17, 1981, and signed by Clarence W. Urtel and Emily C. Urtel, the owners of said property is made in conformity with Minnesota Statutes Section 429.035. 2. The Petition is hereby referred to the City Engineer who is instructed to report to the City Council with all convenient speed advising the Council .in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo the, 17th day of February, 1981. May rd L. Eder, Mayor ATTEST: Laurence Whitta]cer City Administrator R-81-13 RESOLUTION CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF F. J. CROMBIE ESTATES. WHEREAS, Veronica M. Crombie, as owner, filed a Preliminary Plat for the proposed subdivision of F. J. Crombie Estates for approval by the City of Lake Elmo prior to incurring engineering and other expenses for design of streets, utilities, and storm water controls and for the preparation of a plat; and WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat of the proposed subdivision, now on file with the City Administrator, has been reviewed by the City staff and considered at a public hearing by the City Planning Commission all as required by the applicable portion of the City Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered said Preliminary Plat, the recommendations of. the City Planning Commission and the recommendations of the City staff thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined: 1. The Preliminary Plat for the proposed subdivision now on file with the City Administrator is not, in any way, inconsistent with the public health, safety and welfare. 2. The Preliminary Plat for the proposed subdivision is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and other applicable regulations: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the Preliminary Plat for F. J. Crombie Estates Subdivision as filed with the City Administrator is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval of the drainage plan by the Valley Branch Watershed District; F 2. Approval of the right-of-waywidth for Demontrevi.11e Trail from the Washington County Highway Department; 3. Approval of the City Attorney for the form of deed or covenant assuring the outlets conveyed with these two lots will not be sold separately; and 4. Developer must provide a drainage easement on Lot Two (2) for future ponding of surface water. Adopted by the City Council this 17th day of February, 1981. ATTEST: Laurence Whittaker City Administrator aayna L. Qe. Mayor Mayna L. Eder, Mayor -2- CLAIMS 'CO BE APPROVED AT FEBRUARY IV,1981 COUNCIL MEETING 81151 Washington Nat'l Ins, Co.(add'l premiium) 81152 Void 81153 Petty Cash - postage and supplies 81154 Conn -Co Shoes, Inc. - Ken Carroll (work clothes) 81155 North St. Paul - Animal Control 81156 Berg-Torseth - 200 property labels 81157 Kern's North Star 81158 Lake Elmo Oil - General $ 180.36 Fire Dept �112.54 81159 Satellite - Sunfish Park (1/14 thru 28) 81160 Oakwood Animal Hospital ($100.00 rei mbursement) 81161 Metro Waste Control Commission - March installment 81162 Lillie Suburban Newspapers - legal publ. 81163 Elmer's Repair - chain saw repair. 81164 Lawson, Raleigh & Marshall - General $ 1,853.30 ($1,139.50 of total is prosecutions) Park 88.00 Well # 2 20.00 Pass Thru 60.00 81165 Meyer Mercantile - General(Maint.Bldg.) 171.49 Park Shelter 29.53 81166 Al Martens - Picture Frames - Parks 81167 No. St. Paul Plg. - Compressor Pipe - Maint. Bldg. 81168 Croixside Press letterheads & envelopes 81169 Assn of Metropolitan Muni_ci_pa.liti:es 81 dues 81170 Mollie Hedges - 2/10 7. newsletter 81171 Bremedus Hardware Co. _ park shelter keys 81172 Water Products Co. - Solinoid valve 81173 Crossroads Ford - Transmission Temp.G:Auge 81174 Minn. City Management Ass"n L.W.Prof_.Dev.Seminar 81175 Del's Sharpening Service Fire Dept repair 81176 Alexandria Volunteer F.D. - registration 81177 James Steele Const.- (Due after this pmt. $9,067.60) 81178 Stillwater Book -Office Supplies Nov.Dec.& Jan. 171.22 45.35 45.00 125.00 167.33 388.21 292.90 251.32 127.00 125.92 28.81 59.35 2,021.30 201.02 3.83 112.18 235.53 434.00 175.00 6.66 73.00 283.43 42.50 10.00 130.00 9,495.50 201.82 81179 thru 81199 February 20th payroll (incl.wh.deposits) 8,000.00 $ 24,253.18 07��W. yo