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CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED AT JUNE 7, 1983 LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING
League of MN Cities - annual conference registration $
State Treasurer - Social Security Contribution
State Bank of Lake Elmo - May Federal wh.
Commissioner of Revenue - May State wh.
Postmaster - postage meter
Arlyn Christ - reimbursement for park playground(Tablyn)
Laurence Whittaker - June expense $ 50.00
Expenses related to interviews
136.13
Cathy Miller - travel expense for interview
Washington National Insurance Co. - hosp.
Allied Group Insurance Trust
Minn. Benefit Assn
Lake Elmo Associates Ltd. - June rent
Gary Swanson - Demontreville access - 5/21 & 5/22
Roy Childer - "
Four Seasons
Maynard Eder - reimbursement for annual AMM meeting
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Dues
Multi Print - copies of the Code
I B M - typewriter repair
Copy Duplicating Products - copy paper
Contractors Market Center - pump ad
Mary Meyer - 5/24/83 newsletter
Lillie Suburban Newspapers
Gerald Dahlberg - May animal control officer
City of North St. Paul - animal vehicle
Oakwood Animal Hospital - May impounding
James McNamara - May mileage
Minnesota Toro - Toro parts
Gopher Sign - signs
T.A. Schifsky - MC mix
Moelter Construction - limestone
Lake Elmo Repair - Toro repair
T S B - Water Dept. utility billing
Chicago & Northwestern Transp. Co. - Water utility permit
Wallace & Tiernan - Water maintenance service
Water Products Co. - Water Dept. supplies
Washington County Parks Dept. - Grooming trails
Northern States Power
Northwestern Bell
Lawson, Raleigh & Marshall
83799 Eckberg,
83800 TKDA -
83801 thru 83811
General
Prosecutions
Hutchinson
re -zoning
General
Waste to Energy Plant
Seal Coat Program
Cottage Grove Ravine
Water Tower Alarm
Landfill Contamination
M.S.A.
Reid Park
June loth payroll - (n
Lammers - Hutchinson
$ 553.10
651.00
3,601.11
414.64
17.68
258.73
206.33
159.05
130.30
7,0.68
293.58
0 overtime on
May 27th payroll)
85.00
1,699.76
1,686.50
843.00
200.00
592.71
186.13
188.00
1,020.46
92.67
26.40
1,689.00
216.00
72.00 Z
14.30
15.00
927.00
537.46
76.00
395.00
120.00
200.00
87.37
298.00
125.00
215.00
228.96
58.13
121.85
44.00
59.48
50.43
87.50
125.00
474.00
29.93
269.88
1,067.35
293.17
4,805.21
760.00
1,550.99
51000.00
Total $ 26,633.64
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 7, 1983 DRAFT FOR 6/21/83
Approval
Mayor Eder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councillors present: Dunn, Fraser, Morgan (7:30). Absent-Mazzara.
Also present Administrator Whittaker.
1. AGENDA: Additions:
4. LICENSES:
3.2 Beer License
L. E. Volunteer Fire Department
Street Dance June 24.
13. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
I. Petition for Study - Jane Rd. N. Improvement
J. Attendance at Community Education Breakfast
K. Pump Bids
L. Bill Brass - Shoreland Permit
Delete:
D. Assistant Administrator Appointment - Covered June 4.
M/S/P Fraser/Dunn to approve the agenda, as amended. Carried 3-0.
2. MINUTES:
May 11, 1983 - VBWD Project
M/S/P Fraser/Dunn to approve the May 11 minutes on the Valley Branch
Project concerning the pumping of Lake Jane, as mailed.
Carried 3-0.
May 11, 1983 - Sealcoat Hearing -
M/S/P Dunn/Fraser to approve the May 11 minutes on the Sealcoat
Hearing, as mailed. Carried 3-0.
May 17, 1983. -
M/S/P Dunn/Fraser to approve the minutes of May 17, 1983, as
mailed. Carried 3-0.
3. CLAIMS: Correction -
83776 - Multi Print - Code copies
$720.72
M/S/P Dunn/Eder to approve Claims 83759 thru 83811, as corrected.
Carried 3-0.
4. LICENSES:
M/S/P Fraser/Dunn to approve the following licenses:
Green Acres Rec
Delkor Industries
2920 Talmage Ave. S. E.
Minneapolis, Mn. 55414 - August 20, 1983-10 a.m.- 5p.m.
Lake Elmo Jaycees
3.2 beer license
Huff n Puff Days August 11-14
Lake Elmo Volunteer Fire Dept.
3.2 Beer License
Street Dance - June 24, 1983
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 7, 1983 -2-
5. BOND SALE FOR 1983-1984 SEALCOATING PROJECT:
Linda Obidowski. of Juran and Moody explained the purchase
as outlined on the breakdown sheet and summarized in the
agreement contract. The First National Bank of St. Paul is
the designated paying agent and the bonds will bear interest
of 6.75% in 1984 and 7.00% in 1985. Ms. Obdiwski requested -
the Mayor and Administrator to sign the contract proposal and
adopt the resolution prepared by Briggs & Morgan approving the
issuance and sale of the bonds.
Mayor Eder declared that he is an officer of the First National
Bank of St. Paul, paying agent, but is not a stockholder.
M/S/P Fraser/Dunn to adopt R-B3-37 a Resolution approving the
issuance and sale of $140,000 General Obligation Improvement
Bonds of 1983 for 1983-1984 Sealcoat Project; and, authorizing
the City Administrator and Mayor to sign all necessary
documents related to the sale of said bonds. Carried 3-0.
Morgan and Mazzara absent.
Councillor Morgan arrived at 7:30 p.m.
6. BOARD OF REVIEW:
C. Kendridge Addition - The Administrator referred the Council
to the Assessor's list ofproposed market value decreases
for homes within the landfill area. As this was just
made available to the Council at the meeting, Fraser requested
deferring discussion and action until the material can
be reviewed.
Comments:
--Whittaker - explained the water system proposal outlined in his
June 2 memo and the Assessor's position that he believes there
is a 30o decrease in market value caused by the landfill
contamination.
--Morgan - believe the assessor and the people- have a valid
position - key is to judge the impact of the contamination.
--Fraser - dollars not picked up from this area will have to
be made up by others in the City - imperative to find a
just and equitable approach.
MIS/ Fraser/Dunn to request an extension from the County for
submitting Board of Review findings until after the June 14
Council meeting so that the Council can review the landfill
area valuation question.
Discussion -
--Eder - need written comments or a meeting with the engineers
working on the landfill problem.
Carried 4-0.
The Council requested that the finance office calculate the tax
income decrease based on the assessor's proposed valuation.
LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 7, 1983 -3-
6. BOARD OF REVIEW CONTINUED:
A. Leonard Lohmann-3610 Lake Elmo Avenue -
--Fraser - reported on the conversation between Mr. Lohman,
the assessor and Councillor Fraser. Since Mr. Lohman had
not submitted an independent market evaluation, as recom-
mended by the assessor, she did not feel the Council could
take further action on his market value. The Council
agreed.
B. Len McGuire, Stillbay Company - Although the County reduced
the property valuation $10,900, Mr. McGuire felt a futher
reduction was in order based on income and expense figures
he presented. He maintained that, based on the income figures,
the building would not sell at the present market value.
--Fraser - value of commercial property is not solely based
on its income. Property value has been lowered - do not
find the reasons or figures presented adequate reason to
reduce the value further.
--Eder - recommended that Mr. McGuire seek further adjustment
with the County Board - Council concurs with the -Assessor's
reduction and cannot further reduce the value.
M/S/P Fraser/Morgan to accept the findings of the Board of
Review as relates to Market Value for Neil Krueger, Len McGuire,
Stillbay Co., Robert Eichen, and James Schaefer with the
exception of the properties around the landfill area. Carried 4-0.
7. PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
A. Dick Murray VBWD, Lake Jane Pumping - Mr. Murray reported
that both the diesel and electric pump have been in operation
to control the flooding on Lake Jane; but, because the
maximum elevation, provided in their DNR permit, for City
Park Pond has been reached (903) it has been necessary to
cut back the diesel pump operation to every three days.
By this action, they are unable to adequately control the
flooding. VBWD requested that the Council approve raising
the maximum: elevation to 908. Murray indicated that, presently,
there is no up -stream storage capacity.
--Eder - based on a legal question asked of the Mayor, that
the pumping of Lake Jane into City Park Pond is contributing
to the contamination problems from the landfill, Eder asked
the Managers if the watershed would indemnify the City
against such allegations should they occur.
--Allen Dornfield, VBWD - would have to consult with the Districts
legal counsel before answering. Have explored up -stream
alternatives, but this alternative would give immediate
results.
--Morgan - familiar with the property and the pond. Recommended
supporting the request. Additional damage to the park area,
.under 5acre feet, would be insignificant over what has
already happened. May be 1% additional tree kill - would
not recommend removing dead trees as they are a good
phenomenon in the park.
LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 7, 1983 -4-
7. PUBLIC INQUIRES:
A. VBWD - Continued -
MIS/ Morgan/Dunn to approve the request from VBWD to
raise the maximum elevation of City Park Pond from 903 to
908.
Discussion -
--Eder explained how the 903 elevation was arrived at; and
requested that the District ask their legal counsel about
indemnifying the City concerning the legal question of
the effect of pumping Lake Jane into City Park Pond.
Motion carried 3-0-1. Fraser abstained.
Mr. Murray indicated that the District will provide the City
with a full report on the reaction of the pond during the
pumping operation.
8. WYN JOHN - SHORELAND PERMIT & VARIANCE AT 8883 JANE RD. N.:
Mr. John proposed an addition onto the rear of his home and
replacement of his septic system. He required a variance
from the structure setback from the NOHW. The Council
reviewed the Engineer's letter of May 10, 1983, outlining
the request and recommendations. Also, the DNR's letter of
May 19, 1983, concurring with the Engineer's recommendations.
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn to approve the Shoreland Permit and Variance
for. Wyn John, based on the recommendations of the City Engineer,
with the conditions set forth by the City Engineer. Carried 4-0.
9. STREET LIGHT PETITION - JAMLEY AVENUE:
Jim Arend presented the Council with a petition from the
residents on Jamley Avenue N. requesting that the City take
over the maintenance costs for the street lights. The Council
reviewed the current street light policy which requires lights
to be.300 ft. apart. The lights on Jamley are approximately
155 feet and 275 feet apart. After Mr. Arends explained the
reasons for the light locations and that there would be no
advantage in locating them at 300 ft. intervals, the Council
decided to make an exception and leave them as located.
M/S/P Morgan/Fraser accepting the maintenace of the Jamley
Avenue N. street lights and vary the 300' provision in the
current City policy and accept the present light locations.
Carried 4-0.
10. ARMSTRONG/DECOSTER DEED:
The Council reviewed the Administrator's comments in his June 7
memo.
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn authorizing the City Administrator to approve
and stamp the deed for the Armstrong/Decoster deed clarifying
i their boundary line in that part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4
of Section 28, T29N, R21W (full written legal description
provided on deed). Carried 4-0.
LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 7, 1983 -5-
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AGENDA CHANGES:
The Council agreed to alter the Agengd sequence and review the
Brass Permit and the Jane Road Improvement Study Petition before
the Council Reports.
13. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
I. Petition for Improvement Study on Jane Road N. -
The Council accepted a petition from residents along the
unimproved portion of Jane Rd. N. requesting a study for
determining a cost estimate for improving that portion of
Jane Rd. N. The cost of the study was not to exceed $200
with the petitioners agreeing to split the $200 cost.
Wicn John, resident and petitioner, submitted the peition
and requested that the Council consider, should the
improvement be ordered, assessing the benefitted property
owners on a per lot basis rather than on front footage.
The Council recommended that the petitioners submit their
desired method of assessment in writing before the assessment
hearing.
M/S/P Eder/Fraser to accept the Cost Estimate Study petition
for possible improvement to the unimproved portion of Jane Rd. N.
and instruct the City Engineer to prepare a cost estimate study
at a cost not to exceed $200. Carried 4-0.
{ L. William Brass - Shoreland Permit - Mr. Brass requires a
Shoreland Permit to construct a garage within 1000' of
Lake Jane. No variances are required and the property
is north of Jane Rd. N. The City Engineer reviewed the _
request and found it to be acceptable and recommen e
approval.
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn to approve a Shoreland Permit for William
Brass at 8930 Jane Rd. N. for construction of a garage at same.
11. COUNCIL REPORTS:
A. Mayor Eder -
1. Oakdale Planning - Eder reported on his meeting with
Leo Hudalla, Mayor of Oakdale, Carl Peterson and Administrator
Whittaker discussing Oakdale's development and City plans
for its property adjacent to Lake E1mo's border. Both
Oakdale and Lake Elmo agreed to keep each other apprised of
their goals and objectives and continue the joint meetings
to work out future plans.
2_ Cottage Grove Ravine - Eder reported that the group had
no objections to Lake Elmo's resolution or the City's
policy to store all Lake Elmo water within the City. He
reported on a proposed sub -watershed and what communities
would be put together. No big water management plan is
currently proposed. Basic agreement is to do only what is
necessary to comply with the law. The next meeting is
planned for June 23 and will include discussion on a Joint
Powers Agreement.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 7, 1983 -6-
11. COUNCIL REPORTS:
B. Councillor Dunn - No report
C. Councillor Fraser -
1. Advance Notices - Newsletter - Fraser urged Council
members to submit material requiring special notice or
emphasis to the Newsletter Editor well in advance of the
desired publication date so that the public would have more
advance notice on important issues.
2. AMM Dues and Delegate - Fraser stated her support of the
AMM organization and briefly outlined some of the benefits
provided. She urged continued membership.
M/S/P Eder/Dunn to continue membership in the AMM and appoint
Laura Fraser as0the 83-84delegate. Carried 4-0.
D. Councillor Morgan - No report
13. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Audit Resolutions - Deferred until June 21 meeting.
B. Huebener Park - Sale Request - The Council reviewed the
letter from Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hall asking the City to sell
Huebener Park, which is adjacent to their property. The
Council indicated that they were not interested in selling
the parcel as it may be needed for drainfield area as
determined by the 201 Study.
M/S/P Dunn/Fraser instructing the Administrator to write Mr.
& Mrs. Hall and indicate that the City is not interested in
selling Huebner Park. Carried 4-0.
--Fraser - requested that the Building Inspector check this
area as it appears it is presently being used as a dump site.
C. Park Purchases —
1. Equipment Rental -
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn authorizing $300 for rental of earth
moving equipment to load the donated dirt for Demontreville
Park. Carried 4-0.
2. Slide -
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn to authorize $300 for the purchase of a
used slide for Tablyn Park playground. Carried 4-0.
E. Lake Jane Landfill Contamination - Public Information Meet
Councillor Dunn and Mayor Eder will attend the June 16, meeting
being held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. The PCA, Hickock
Engineering and the County will review the recent report on
the landfill contamination.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 7, 1983 -7-
13. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
F. Nielsen Letter - Mr. Nielsen requested a Council response
to his letter of March 3, 1983, relating to proposed
development adjacent to the Oakdale Gun Club. Administrator
Whittaker referred the Council to his June 7 memo which
outlines the City Attorney's comments on Mr. Nielsen's
recommendations. The Council agreed that this is something
they cannot take action on. The Administrator will write
Mr. Nielsen a letter of expla 1. on the memo comments.
12. NELSON/HAGEMAN REZONING:
The Council received a request for reconsideration of the
denial to rezone the Nelson/Hageman property,pending litigation;
and requested a response.
Mayor Eder informed Mr. Nelson, who was present at the meeting,
that the Council discussed the issue with the City Attorney in
executive session, but was not at liberty to publicly disclose
the discussion because of the possibility of a law suit. He
did note there had been no change of position by the Council;
but the property owners did have the option to reapply.
Mr. Nelson indicated that they wanted to appeal to the Council
before taking the issue to court.
13. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
G. Petition for Jamaca Ct. Street Project - The Council received
a petition from over 3 0 of the resi eats on Jamaca Ct.
requesting improvement of their street. The Council
determined that even though this street was included in the
sealcoat feasibility hearing that a new hearing on this
particular project should be held.
M/S/P Fraser/Dunn to accept the petition requesting the
improvement of Jamaca. Ct. N. and adopting R-83-38, a Resolution
ordering a Feasibility Hearing on the Jamaca Ct. Street Project.
Carried 4-0.
H. Signing in Demontreville Highlands - The Administrator
referred the Council to his June 7 memo detailing the
recommendation of the Maintenance Foreman for placement
of signs along Highlands Trail N., Highlands Ct. N. and
59th St. N. Placement of the signs were noted on a
City street map. The Administrator noted that all the
petitioning residents were notified of the Agenda item
and comments in the memo. No residents were present at
the meeting.
M/S/P Morgan/Fraser accepting the recommendation of the
Maintenance Foreman for placement of traffic signs in
Demontreville Highlands.
Discussion - If the proposed placement of signs does not
adequately solve the problems noted by the petitioners, the
Council will reconsider alternate placement of the signs.
Carried 4-0.
LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING,_JUNE 7, 1983
13. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
{ J. Community Education Breakfast North St'.Paul/Maplewood Dist. -
As none of the Council members would be able to attend
the June 14 breakfast meeting, Administrator Whittaker
said he would attend.
K. Pump Bids - The City received four bids for the
pump. Whittaker recommended accepting the high bid from
Schlomka Equipment for $3,562.50.
M/S/P Eder/Dunn to accept the high bid for the Gorman -Rupp Pump
from Schlomka Equipment for $3,562.50. Carried 3-0-1. Morgan
abstained.
L. Letter from Eldon Smith - Whittaker called Mr. Smith's
letter to the Council's attention for thier information.
ADJOURN: M/S/P Morgan/Fraser to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Carried 4-0.
RESOLUTIONS: 83-37 - 1983-84 Sealcoat Improvement Bond Sale
83-38 - Feasibility Study Hearing for Jamaca Ct. N.
Improvement
R-83-37
RESOLUTION
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT
OF JAMACA COURT NORTH PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES,
CHAPTER 429, AND ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
FEASIBILITY OF THE PROJECT.
WIIEREAS, the owners of over thirty-five percent (35%)
of the frontage on Jamaca Court North have petitioned for the
improvement of said street as proposed in the Feasibility Report
for 1983 Street Rehabilitation Program dated January 13, 1983;
and,
WHEREAS, the Engineer was.ordered to prepare a feasibility ,
study on said project by Resoluiton, 82•-64, adopted December 13, 1982;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted said feasibility study
January 18, 1983 by Resolution 83-19; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is required to hold a public
hearing when such a petition is found to be sufficient under
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Lake Elmo, Washington County', Minnesota;
1. THAT, the City Council hereby accepts the petition
for improvements to Jamaca Court North pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429; and,
2. THAT, the City Council hereby orders a public
hearing on the feasibility of said project on July 5,
1983, at 7:15 p.m. in the City IIal.l; and instructs
the City Administrator to give notice of said hearing.
ADOPTED this the 7th day of June, 1983, by the City
Council, City of Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota..
SIGNED:/ cPtit P
Maynai Ed'or, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Laurence E.� Whlt a er
City Administrator