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JULY 17, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Eder at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council chambers. Present: Dunn, Fraser, Mazzara, Morgan, City
Engineer Bohrer, City Administrator Klaers.
1. Agenda
M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To adopt the July 17, 1984 City Council agenda as
amended: Add to #4 one additional 3.2 beer license for Jean Matschina;
add to #6 (A) Proclamation for POW/MIA; add to #7 (A) citizens on lake
levels; add to #7 (B) Pat Hagberg on the 201 Program. (Motion carried
5-0)
2. Minutes
M/S/P Morgan/Fraser - To adopt the July 3, 1984 City Council minutes as
presented. (Motion carried 5-0).
3. Claims
M/S/P Morgan/Fraser - To approve claims 85035 thru 85082 as presented.
(Motion carried 5-0)
There was concerns expressed over claims #85036 ($575) and #85082 ($725)
payable to Elmer Richert for VBWD pump maintenance.
Dunn expresed his concern or skepticism on the excessive charges for the
VBWD pumping. He does not see what there is in the amount of hours
required when it is a stationary engine running and the most you would
have to do is shut it down and check the oil. If there is any major
maintenance requirements on the total system, such as pipes breaking,
etc., the people that brought the system in should fix it. What we
should be looking at is for our own crew to do this routine maintenance
work because he does not believe that there is as many hours required to
do this work as VBWS is being charged for.
Klaers stated the disadvantage of having the city crew do this work is
we do not "live next -door" and cannot be on call twenty-four hours a
day, as Mr. Richert can.
Fraser stated that if we feel there is a problem, we should express our
concerns to VBWD. This is a pass-thru expense Therefore, the claims
list is not the place to take any action.
L'. Licenses
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To approve a one day 3.2 beer licenses at Green
Acres Reacreational Center for DELKOR Industries on August 4, 1984; Red
Maplewood Sportman's Club on August 11, 1984; Jean Matschina on July
28, 1984; and a three-day 3.2 beer license for Meister's Softball Team
on Auguest 3, 4, 5, 1984 in Lions Park. (Motion carried 5-0).
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The Administrator advised the Council that he would check with the City
Attorney on the possibility of the City discontinuing the practice of
issuing 3.2 beer licenses for private parties. This issue will
hopefully be on the August 7, 1984 City Council agenda.
5. Engineer's Report
A. Public Hearing for application by Northwestern Bell for a zoning
lot size and setback variances for construction of an equipment building
at 11320 Upper 33rd Street, approximately 400 feet west of Lake Elmo
Avenue near the RR tracks.
Pursuant to published notice, this public hearing was called to order at
7:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Mr. Ray Nelson, Real Estate Consultant representing Northwestern Bell
explained that this building is required to meet the growing demand for
telephone service in Lake Elmo. The building will contain equipment
that will create additional customer lines and make possible serving
more customers without laying huge amounts of additional cable back to
the main switching center, which is very costly. The building is very
small and will contain electronic equipment. The building is unattended;
there will be no workmen there on a regular basis. A technician will
come in as required to service the equipment, therefore, there will be
no traffic or congestion at the site. This location was selected
because it is very close to the cable runs; and also because it very
close to the center of the area to be served which further adds to the
cost saving factor.
John Schiltz, 3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North (owner of the Lake Elmo Inn)
expressed his concerns over the great deal of vandalism in the area and
asked if this building would contribute to this problem. He also asked
if the exterior would be upgraded; if the site would be maintained; and
where the snow would go.
Mr. Nelson responded that the building would be very secure and they do
not anticipate any problems. Northwestern Bell would maintain the site
and plan on doing some seeding. He does not forsee any problems with
snow removal as it is a very small area, and further added that the
building will be 12 feet high.
Eder would like to see the building as something that would contribute
to the upgrade of the neighborhood, and feels the lot should be
blacktopped.
The public hearing was closed at 7:32 P.m.
M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - To approve the application from Northwestern Bell
for zoning lot size and setback variances for construction of an
equipment building at 11320 Upper 33rd Street, approximately 400 feet
west of Lake Elmo Avenue near the RR tracks contingent upon the building
having a brick outside finish and the parking and driveway area covered
with bituminous surface. (Motion carried 5-0).
B. Shoreland Permit for Kenneth Neudahl at Lot 1, Block 2 in Teal
Pass Estates 92 0 Jane Ct. N.) for construction of a new house.
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The Engineer stated that this lot is approximately 3-3/4 acres in size,
which includes some ponding easements. There is the required 1 acre of
dry land exclusive of these ponding easements. The land can meet the
minimum building elevation in the Lake Jane Shoreland area (elevation
931); and no variances are required with this Shoreland Permit. If this
application is approved, the building permit application and the septic
system design would be submitted to the staff for review.
M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To approve a Shoreland Permit for Kenneth
Neudahl at Lot 1, Block 2 in Teal Pass Estates (9260 Jane Ct.N.) for
construction of a new house. (Motion carried 5-0).
C. Public Hearing for application by Gary Hakkinen for a zoning
side yard variance for the construction of a garage at 8080 39th Street
North.
Pursuant to published notice, this public hearing was opened at 7:45
p.m. in the City Council chambers.
The Engineer asked if the 2 foot side yard setback would be from the
walls of the garage or the overhang of the garage.
Mr. Hakkinen responded that the setback would be from the garage wall.
The Administrator advised the Council that where Mr. Hakkinen proposed
to construct his garage is right at the end of the existing driveway;;
and on east side of the house there is a dramatic slope from his house
going to the rear lot. This would make it very difficult to put the
garage on the east side of the house. He further stated that the house
that is to the west of this site is on a fairly wide lot and it is quite
a distance from the property line in question; and the only concern is
what happens about future owners.
Mr. Hakkinen presented his letter of explanation for this proposed
garage and also a letter from his neighbor, Mr. Donald Johnson which
indicated that he has no problems or objections to this variance. Mr.
Hakkinen also indicated that if the garage were placed on the east side
of his lot, it would either have to be detached or entrance would be
through the bedrooms; and this would create a hardship.
The public hearing was closed at 7:50 p.m.
Eder stated it would be in the Hakkinen's best interest to have a survey
taken on this piece of property.
Mr. Hakkinen stated that his plans call for a 24 x 26 garage, but he
could make it 22 x 26, if necessary.
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To approve the application by Gary Hakkinen for a
zoning side yard variance at 8080 39th Street North contingent upon the
applicant having a survey done to determine the exact location of his
property line so as to verify that the garage will be constructed no
closer than two feet from the western property line. (Motion carried
4-0-1 <Mazzara>).
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D. 1984 Street Improvement Program Update.
The City Engineer advised the Council that the grading work has begun
(about one week ago) and is progressing normally. He further stated
that additional fill is needed which is provided for in the contract.
The contractor has made arrangements with the John Berchen's to get some
fill material from some property that Mr. Berschen owns north of 45th
Street on the east edge of the powerline easement. The question comes
up whether or not this falls under the mining section of the City Code
and if it requires a mining permit. The code does exempt mining which
includes excavation, removal and storage of sand and gravel for road
projects, if it is within the construction limits of a road project.
This Berschen area was never designated as within the construction
limits because the City had not contemplated the contractor requesting
this. If a mining permit would be required, we would have to go thru
the public hearing process. This issue was addressed a few years ago
when the Highway 5 safety improvements were undertaken, and in that case
the contractor made arrangements with Lehart Freidrich, which in a
similar case wanted to get some fill from an Agricultural field adjacent
to the Highway. In that case, the contractor started without the
benefit of a permit. A permit was granted but the contractor was
charged a double fee for beginning without approval. If the contractor
is denied this waiver of a mining permit, he will probably make some
other arrangements. The contact stated we would need about 4000 yards;
but the contractor knows he couldn't get all of it from the Berschen's
because it isn't available. There is quite a bit of top soil and heavy
material on top so the contractor would push that off and mine out a
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certain amount and would have to close it up again. We would not allow
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him to make any depressions that would hold water, and the property
owner wouldn't allow it either.
The Engineer stated that he did not see any problems with runoff or
erosion because all of the top soil, etc., would be pushed down slope
and create some kind of a dyke. It is beginning at the right-of-way and
working north, so as far as noise, etc., is concerned, it is probably an
equal distance from what is happening in the street itself.
Morgan suggested that if there was any excessive top soil from this
project, it could be used in Pebble Park.
M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To waive the mining permit with the stipulation
that the immediate neighbors are notified of what is going to be done.
(Motion carried 4-0-1 <Eder>).
E. Public Hearing for application by Richard Bergmann for an
amendment expansion of his existing CUP; and side yard setback at Lake
Elmo Avenue and Highway 36.
Pursuant to published notice, this public hearing was opened at 8:25
p.m. in the City Council chambers.
Mr. Bergmann presented his proposed site plan and explained his reasons
for wanting to restructure his existing business. This reason is to
eliminate the infringement on his privacy that his present retail sales
building has created. His reason for requesting a 50 foot setback
rather than the required 100 foot setback is the topography of the land.
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Regarding the necessity of any upgrading that would be needed for the
entrance from Highway 36, Mr. Bergmann stated that he spoke with the
State and they stated they would put an extension on the culvert so
there would be a more even traffic flow.
It was pointed out that what Mr. Bergmann proposes is allowable in the
Ag zone with a CUP (Section 301.070 of the City Code); and other
applications that the Council has heard (and denied) in the past were
not allowable in the zoning district of those applicants.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Bergmann stated they too own land in this area and
wanted to know why their requests for road access to Highway 36 has not
been given consideration. The Council stated that access to Highway 36
is a Mn/DOT issue and not a City issue.
The Council advised the Bergmann's to consult with the City
Administrator as to what could be done with their land that abuts
Richard Bergmann's land.
The public hearing was closed at 8:50 p.m.
M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - To adopt resolution 84-43 for an amendment
(expansion) for an existing CUP; and side yard setback (50 feet setback
rather than the required 100 foot setback) at Lake Elmo Avenue and
Highway 36 for Richard Bergmann. (Motion carried 5-0).
F. Public Hearing for application by John Taylor for a zoning rear
yard variance for the construction of a garage at 8801 37th Street
North.
This agenda item has been deleted from the City Council agenda. The
staff initially believed that a variance was required for this
application. Upon further review it was determined that the accessory
structure meets the side and rear setback requirements. Notice was
published in the official City newspaper. No Council action is needed
on this application. A revised notice has been sent to the two property
owners that were affected by this application. A report from the
Building Official was handed out to the Council explaining that this
application did not require a variance or City Council action. No City
Council action is needed or being requested for this item.
G. Other.
(a) Update on 201 Program
The City Engineer reviewed his plans to hold an open -house for those
residents that are participating in the 201 Program. His suggestion is
to have the first open house on Saturday, July 28, 1984 from 10:00 a.m.
until 4:00 p.m. for those residents in the Tri-Lakes and Jamley Avenue
areas. The Engineer will send out the notices to the residents involved
in this program. Information will be available in the City Council
chambers for viewing.
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The Council was in favor of this open house and the City Engineer will
proceed with his plans.
6. City Council Reports.
A. POW/MIA Proclamation
Eder presented the National P.O.W./M.I.A Proclamation designating July
20, 1984 be observed as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day". He further
stated that the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting
that the mayors of our County issue a proclamation and if possible, fly
the POW/MIA flag in recognition of the POW/MIA's on this date.
M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To proclaim July 20, 1984 as "National POW/MIA
Recognition Day". (Motion carried 5-0).
7. Administrator's Report
A. Citizens on Lake levels.
Gary Tewinkel, on behalf of the residents living on Lakes Olson and
DeMontreville, presented a petition signed by 42 individuals on the two
lakes requesting the boating ban on these two lakes be lifted
immediately. The reasons for wanting this ban lifted are (1) they would
like to continue the multi -use of the lake; (2) the season is very
short; (3) the level of these two lakes warrant the lifting of the
ban;
The Administrator stated he spoke with Dick Murray and as of Friday,
July 13th, the water level had not yet dropped to the 930 level where
the ban could be lifted. Without any more rain, it is anticipated that
the ban would be off shortly.
There was concern expressed by the residents that they were not included
in the decision to set the levels for Lakes Olson and DeMontreville at
930. The residents would like to be notified when the public hearings
take place for the adoption of the ordinance pertaining to lake levels.
Morgan stated that the intention was to store eight inches of water on
Lakes Olson and DeMontreville with sandbags. What he would like to see
is to remove the no -wake ban on these lakes and have it reapplied when
the water got to the level of eight inches above the weir.
The Engineer stated that the appropriate level for these two lakes is
the same level at which the decision is made to put sandbags on the
weir, should that every happen again.
M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To adopt Resolution 84-44 removing the no -wake
ban on Lakes Olson and DeMontreville and reinstating it only if the
necessity for sandbagging occurs; (and the City Administrator will
research the correct level at which the no -wake ban will be enforced
which will be part of this resolution).
B. Pat Hagberg - 201 Program.
Mrs. Hagberg explained to the Council that when the letter for the 201
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Program was sent out she was in the process of moving. The letter that
was sent to her former residence was forwarded to the new owner; however
they did not get a letter for their new home. They started having
problems at their new home about two years ago and she called the City
office and asked if they could be considered for the 201 Program. She
stated that she explained that she had not filled out the letter but,
was told not to be concerned because everyone on Lake Elmo was in the
program. She further stated that early this spring when the problem
became quite critical she called the city office again and asked to be
put on the emergency or priority list. She was told to call Larry
Bohrer and upon doing so was advised that they were not included in the
program.
M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To instruct the City Administrator to compile
all of the necessary information regarding the Hagberg's request to be
included in the 201 Program and put this item on the August 7, 1984
agenda. (Motion carried 5-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Resolution 84-43 Bergmann CUP expansion.
Resolution 84-44 Lifting of "no -wake" ban on Lakes Olson
and DeMontreville.
Since we do not have time to discuss every point presented, it may seem
that decisions are preconceived. However, background information is
provided for the City Council on each agenda item in advance from City
Staff and appointed Commissions; and decisions are based on this
information and past experiences. In addition, some items may also
have been discussed at previous Council meetings. If you are aware of
information that hasn't been discussed, please fill out a "Request to
Appear Before the City Council" slip; or, if you came late, raise your
hand to be recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated.
Items requiring excessive time may be continued to another meeting.
AGENDA
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
JULY 17, 1984
7:00 p.m. Meetings Convenes
1. Agenda
2. Minutes:
3. Claims
4. Licenses
July 3, 1984
5. Engineer's Report
7:15 P.M. A. Public Hearing for application by Northwestern
Bell for a zoning lot size and setback variances
for construction of an equipment building at
11320 Upper 33rd Street, approximately 400 feet
west of Lake Elmo Avenue near the RR tracks.
B. Shoreland Permit for Kenneth Neudahl at Lot 1,
Block 2 in Teal Pass Estates (9260 Jane Ct. N.)
for construction of a new house.
7:45 p.m C. Public Hearing for application by Gary Hakkinen
for a zoning side yard variance for the construct
of a garage at 8080 39th Street North.
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D. 1984 Street Improvement Program update.
8:15 p.m. E. Public Hearing for application by Richard
Bergmann for an amendment (expansion) for an
existing CUP and side yard setback at Lake
Elmo Avenue and Highway 36.
8:45 p.m. F. Public Hearing for application by John Taylor for
a zoning rear yard variance for the construction
of a garage at 8801 37th Street North. ,
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G. Other
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CITY of LAKE ELMO
JULY 11, 1984
TO: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: PATRICK D. KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR y �'
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SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL FOR JULY 17, 1984 MEETNG
WISH TO REMIND THE COUNCIL MEMBERS THAT THERE IS WASTE TO ENERGY
MEETING WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN SECTION 32 ON WEDNESDAY, JULY
18, AT 7:00 P.M. IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THIS MEETING DATE HAS
BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY, JULY 10. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
ATTEND THIS MEETING AS I AM COMMITTED TO ATTEND AN ELECTION
MEETING AT THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ON THE SAME DATE AT THE SAME
TIME. ANY COUNCIL MEMBER THAT WISHES TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IS
MORE THAN WELCOME.
2. ATTACHED FOR YOUR INFORMATION IS THE MOST RECENT CITY NEWSLETTER
DATED JULY 10, 1984. THIS NEWLETTER EDITION HIGHLIGHTS ARTICLES
ON THE CITY SWITCHING TO SELF READING METER CARDS AND THE LAKE
LEVELS WITHIN THE CITY.
3. I WISH TO INVITE ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND TWO °WALK
THROUGHS° HELD BY THE PARK COMMISSION. THE FIRST WALK THROUGH
WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JULY 15, 1984, AT 10:00 A.M. AT SUNFISH PARK.
PARK CHAIRPERSON, SUN DUNN WILL BE LEADING MEMBERS OF A CROSS
COUNTRY SKI CLUB THROUGH THE TRAIL SYSTEM IN ORDER TO UP -DATE AND
REVISE THE SKI TRAIL MAPS AND ESTIMATE THE WATER DAMAGE TO THE
SKI TRAILS.
THE SECOND WALK THROUGH WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY
16, BEGINNING AT TABLYN PARK. THE ENTIRE PARK COMMISSION WILL
THEN PROCEED TO REID AND LIONS PARKS BEFORE RETURNING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 7:30 P.M. FOR THEIR REGULAR PARK COMMISSION
MEETING.
4. ATTACHED FOR YOUR INFORMATION IS SOME MATERIAL FROM THE
METROPOLIAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION. THIS MATERIAL
DISCUSSES NINE CURRENT ISSUES THAT THE COMMISSION FACES IN THE
1980'S.
ALSO NOTE THAT THERE IS A MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 19 AT 7:30 P.M.
AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN THE COUNTY BOARD ROOM, TO
DISCUSS COUNTY AND REGIONAL PARKS (NOT CITY PARKS). NOTICE OF
THIS MEETING WAS GIVEN TO THE COUNCIL AT THE JULY 3 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING. GARY HORNING HAD CALLED ME AND REQUESTED THAT I NOTIFY
YOU AT THE JULY 3 MEETING ABOUT THIS JULY 19 MEETING.
INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL FOR JULY 17 MEETING PAGE TWO
5" ATTACHED IS A FROM THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND Q
LiCENSE OF THE STILLWATER EMERGENQY BERVICES TO THE ST. CROIX
VALLEY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES" THE COMMISSIONER HAS APPROVED
THIS TRANSFER, AS YOU MAY RECALL, MR" SNOKE APPEARED BEFORE THE
CITY COUNCIL LAST MONTH WHERE HE INDICATED THAT HE IS INTENDING
TO PURCHASE THE STILLWATER EMS FROM MR" CROPP" I ASSUME THIS
APPROVAL OF LICENSE TRANSFER IS CAUSING SOME DELAYS FOR THE
LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL AMBULACE APPLICATION TO OPERATE ANOTHER
AMBULANCE SERVICE IN THE AREA. THE CITY HAS NOT RECEIVED WORD
ABOUT APPROVAL OF THIS ADDITIONAL APPLICATION AT THIS TIME,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE LAKEVIEW APPLICATION IS APPROVED, I
THINK THE PUBLICITY THIS APPLICATION HAS RECEIVED IN THE
NEWSPAPER AND ON TELEVISION WILL RESULT IN BETTER AMBULANCE
SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE AREA.
6. ATTACHED FOR YOUR INFORMATION IS A MEMO FROM THE LEAGUE OF
MJNNESOTA CITIES RELATING TO COMPARABLE WORTH, MORE WILL BE
GIVEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS TOPIC AS MORE INFORMATION IS
LEARNED BY THE CITY STAFF ON THIS NEW STATE LAW"
GROUPS ARE WORKING ON DEVELOPING GUIDELINES FOR COMPARABLE WORTH
JOB DESCRIPTIONS" THE CITY CERTAINLY INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE
INTENT OF THE LAW" I WILL BE DISCUSSING COMPARABLE WORTH WITH
THE CITY COUNCIL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE SHORTLY. I ANTICIPATE A
MEETING OF THIS COUNCIL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE IN LATE JULY TO
DISCUSS CITY EMPLOYEE SALARIES FOR THE 1985 CALENDAR YEAR. \
WHILE COMPARABLE WORTH RELATES TO ONE EMPLOYEES VALUE IN
REALTIONSHIP TO ANOTHER WITHIN THE CITY, EVERY CITY MUST ALSO BE
CONCERNED ABOUT RETAINING QUALITY EMPLOYEES. TO THIS END, ONE
CITY SHOULD PAY A WAGE COMPABLE TO ANOTHER CITY FOR A POSITION
THAT DOES SIMILAR DUTIES (PROVIDING THAT ONE CITY IS NOT
OVERPAYING AN EMPLOYEE). THIS WHOLE TOPIC OF SALARIES AND THE
METHOD FOR DETERMINING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS EACH YEAR WILL BE
DISCUSSED BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.
7^ ATTACHED FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND INPUT ARE THE BUDGET SURVEYS
THAT HAVE BEEN USED THE PAST FEW YEARS" THIS SURVEY REQUESTS
INPUT FROM THE CITY COUNCIL ON GENERAL INCREASES AND DECREASES
THAT ARE DESIRED IN EACH BUDGET CATAGORY. WHILE THESE COMMENTS
ARE HELPFUL TO THE STAFF IN PREPARING THE CITY BUDGET, EVERYONE
SHOULD BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN EXPENSES, LIKE CERTAIN REVENUES ARE
NOT WITHIN THE CITY`S ABILITY TO CONTROL. FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE
COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY DESIRE ENGINEERING EXPENSES TO DECREASE, IF
THE WORK LEVEL DICTATES THAT THESE SERVICES ARE NEEDED, THE CITY
SIMPLY HAS NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE BUT TO OBTAIN THIS WORK FROM THE
ENGINEER AND PAY THE FEE THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS WORK,
INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL FOR JULY 17, 19B4 MEETING
PAGE 3
THE CITY COUNCIL HAS THE MOST CONTROL OVER THE BUDGET IN THE
( CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AREA AND IN THE AREA OF SALARY ADJUSTMENTS"
MANY OF THE OTHER EXPENSES RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE CITY
(IE. SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, UTILITY EXPENSES, ETC") DO NOT VARY
MUCH FROM ONE YEAR TO ANOTHER UNLESS SOMETHING UNUSUAL IS GOING
TO BE TAKING PLACE IN THE FUTURE YEAR. THE BUDGET PROCESS IS AN
INTERESTING ONE EVERY YEAR AND I HOPE TO MAKE THE 1985 CITY
BUDGET A TRUE WORK DOCUMENT AND GUIDELINE FOR THE CITY'S
PROGRAMS, THERE WILL BE SOME MINOR CHANGES IN THE FORMAT OF THE
BUDGET, BUT THESE CHANGES MUST BE TAKEN ONE STEP AT A TIME. I DO
NOT WANT OR PLAN TO MAKE ANY MAJOR CHANGES AS THE CURRENT FORMAT
HAS BEEN VERY WELL PREPARED AND HAS FUNCTIONED ADEQUATELY FOR THE
CITY. I DO FEEL THAT THE BUDGET SHOULD REFLECT ACCURATELY WHAT
IS BEING SPENT IN THE CITY FOR WHAT ITEMS. THEREFORE, THERE WILL
BE SOME CHANGES SUCH AS ADDING THE REVENUE FUNDS (WATER
DEPARTMENT AND SEWER DEPARTMENT) INTO THE BUDGET DOCUMENT! WHILE
THESE ARE NOT GENERAL FUND OPRATIONS, THEY NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN
THE BUDGET DOCUMENT TO REFLECT WHERE THE CITY'S FUNDS ARE BEING
SPENT.
AS IN THE PAST THERE WILL BE SOME BUDGET INFORMATION GIVEN TO THE
COUNCIL IN THE AUGUST CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. THIS WILL RELATE TO
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND KEEPING THE ENTIRE COUNCIL UP TO DATE
ON WHAT THE COUNCIL PERSONNEL AND COUNCIL CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM COMMITTEES ARE DETERMINING TO BE APPROPRIATE
RECOMMENDATIONS" ADDITIONALLY, THERE MAY BE THE NEED FOR SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETINGS TO REVIEW THE BUDGET. THE ENTIRE STAFF IS
GEARING UP AND STARTING TO ASSEMBLE BUDGET INFORMATION FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THIS DOCUMENT, ANY INPUT FROM THE CITY COUNCIL ON
THE 1985 BUDGET WILL BE APPRECIATED"
S. ATTACHED FOR YOUR INFORMATION IS THE JUNE MONTHLY REPORT FROM
MAINTENANCE FORMANv DAVE WISDORF. AS USUAL FOR SUMMER MONTHS,
MOST OF THE CREWS WORK EFFORT HAS BEEN IN THE ROADS AND PARK
AREAS"
9, ATTACHED FOR YOUR INFORMATION IS THE JUNE MONTHLY REPORT FROM THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. AS IS TYPICAL EACH
SUMMER, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED AND THE NUMBER OF MILES
DRIVEN ARE SLIGHTLY UP"
85035
85036
85037
85038
85039
85040
85041
85042
85043
85044
85045
85046
85047
85048
85049
85050
85051
85052
85053
85054
85055
85056
85057
85058
850591
85060
85061
85062
85063
85064
85065
85066
85067
85068
85069
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED AT JULY 17, 1984 LAKE.ELMO COUNCIL MEETING
Tames McNamara - June mileage $ 155.36
Elmer Richert - V,B.W.D, pump.maintenance 575.00
Postmaster postage meter 200.00
State Bank of L.E. - M.M.Investment (money from Cty,) 150,000.00
Washington County Treasurer - Landfill payment 7,500.00
Mary Meyer - 7/10/84 newsletter 200.00
Lillie Suburban Newspapers - legal publications 56.59
TKDA General $ 1,331.93
1984 MSA 2,349.34
Jane Road 118.10
Step II 201 3,841.29
Eckberg,Lammers & Wolff - legateservices
League of Minnesota Cities - Dues
Four Seasons Services - coffee & cups
EL Marketing - Election supplies
First National of St. Paul - hel.mo Bond payment
MN Correctional Industries - Sandbags
City of North St, Paul - Animal control vehicle
Washington Ctv. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd QJtrs police contract
Del"s Lawn & Log - Weed whip - parks
MN Toro, Inc. - parks, mower parts
Kunz Oil Coy - Fire Dept, gas
B. F. Friedrich - Fire Dept. door repair
Meyer Mercantile - Fire Dept.bldg.maint. $ 33.12
Maint. Dept, supplies 65,35
Vern"s GTC Maint Dept. Equip repair -
Schifsky & Sons - MC mix
Carlson Tractor & Equipment -Truck repair Maint, Dept
Brad Ragan - Maint Dept. equipment repair
Givens, Inc. - Maint. Dept. locks
Hardware Hank - Maint. Dept, supplies
PECCO RENTALS - Maint. Dept, for blacktop patching
Bryan Rock Products - limerock
Moelter Construction - limestone
White Bear Glass Maint. Dept. replace windshield
Lake Elmo Oil - Maint. Dept. gas
Water Products Co. - Water Dept. Hydrant kit
Jones Chemicals - Water Dept. chemicals
thru 85081 July 20th payroll
Totals excluding investment purchase
50 8 0,av
7,640.66
175.00
2,170.00
20.20
2,428.93
20,625.00
366.00
125.00
54,272.25
52.00
18.88
25.86
155.00
98.47
68.28
1,111.00
603.17
649.59
126.53
11.51
262.00
29.96
299.58
175.74
59.30
113.82
93.65
6,100.00
$ 106,564.33
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