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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 1.989
Mayor Dunn called the City Council meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in
the City Council chambers. Present: Dunn, Hunt, Williams, Graves,
Moe (departed 9:55 p.m.), City Engineer Bohrer, and City Administrator
Morrison.
MAYOR DUNN READ A PROCLAMATION EXPRESSING THE CITY'S HIGH REGARD AND
DEEP REGRET AT THE PASSING OF ITS OLDEST CITIZEN, FRANCIS X. "FRITZ"
SCHILTGEN.
1. AGENDA
Delete: 8. Wash. Cty asked for postponement of the NPDES
Agreement/License
Add: 10E. Request expenditures for maps from Wash. County
10F. Role of Individual Councilmember
M/S/P Graves/Moe to approve the February 21, 1989 City Council agenda
as amended. (Motion carried 5-0).
2. MINUTES: JANUARY 17, 1989
The January 17, 1989 City Council minutes were handed out at the
table; therefore, the following motion was made:
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to postpone consideration of the January 17,
1.989 Council minutes until the March 7th Council meeting. (Motion
carried 5-0).
MINUTES: FEBRUARY 7, 1.989
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to approve the February 7, 1989 City Council
minutes as amended. (Motion carried 5-0).
3. CLAIMS
M/S/P Williams/Hunt - to approve the February 21, 1.989 Claims #91444
thru #91495 as presented. (Motion carried 5-0).
4. REAPP REPORT
A. RFQ: Recommendations re: RFP
Todd Williams handed out the final draft of the RFP, which was
reviewed by the City Engineer, for the landfill EIS review by an
engineer. Todd requested that the Council direct the City
Administrator to send this RFP out, this week, to six qualified
engineering firms.
M/S/P Williams/Graves - to direct the City Administrator to send out
the RFPs, this week, to the six qualified engineering firms that have
supplied their RFQs. (Motion carried 5-0).
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Todd advised the Council that they will be meeting with Attorney
Dayton, at his office, on March 3rd at 10:00 a.m.. An invitation was
extended to the Council and City Administrator to attend the meeting
for the purpose of discussing Dayton's potential conflict of interest
with representing Minneapolis burner constructors versus a landfill
that might have to receive the ash from that burner.
The City Administrator was asked to draft a. thank your letter to Earth
Protector for the Steve Gadler award.
B. Recycling Recommendation
A copy of the proposal from Bellaire Sanitation, Inc, for providing
curbside recycling services at Cimarron Park was provided for the
Council's review. A copy of the contract with TMT Recycling, for six
months, for the entire City, excluding Cimarron Home Park was
provided. Councilman Williams provided copies of his proposed changes
to the Bellaire Sanitation, Inc. and TMT, Inc. recycling contracts.
Bruce Dunn, Chairman of the Solid Waste Committee, advised the Council
the participation rate in Cimarron has not been good and felt part of
the problem can be attributed to lack of space for storing recyclables
for an entire month. This is why Bellaire's proposal. for co -mingle,
twice a month, container provided, 45 cents per month curbside
recycling is unanimously supported by the Lake Elmo Solid Waste
Advisory Committee, as well as the management at Cimarron.
John Maroney, TMT, commented that their service has to be looked at in
a comparative manner. The price he is charging for once -a -month
service is comparative to everyone else that picks up once -a -month.
Maroney found the process of co -mingling interesting and pointed out
an article that stated out of 600 programs that are operating in the
U.S. now, there was not any mention of co -mingling. There is a program
out east which is using $2 million worth of equipment to separate the
material. Washington and Ramsey Counties received a $50,000 grant
from the Met Council to study the idea of putting in the equipment at
the NSP plant to separate recyclables there and found it was not
financially feasible to do this. Maroney added he had no objections
with the Bellaire proposal, if co -mingling works its great, but he was
a little skeptical.
M/S/P Williams/Graves - to award a one-year recycling contract to
Bellaire Sanitation, Inc., for twice a month curbside recycling in
Cimarron Mobile Home Park at a cost of 45 cents per household per
month (as outlined in Bellaire's proposal); contingent upon Bellaire
Sanitation entering into a contract with the City of Lake Elmo; and
to renew the contract with TMT Recycling, for
once -a -month curbside recycling at a cost of
per month, for the entire City of Lake Elmo,
Home Park; contingent upon TMT entering into
of Lake Elmo. (Motion carried 5-0).
5. PLANNING/LAND USE/ZONING:
six months, for
45 cents per household,
excluding Cimarron Mobile
a contract with the City
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A. CONTINUATION OF REZONING APPLICATION (G. PELTIER)
Packard Park, 3rd Addition RR-R1 (from 2/7)
This rezoning application was postponed from 2/7 to this meeting.
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to bring back for consideration the rezoning
application by G. Peltier. (Motion carried 5-0).
Councilman Hunt advised the Council of Resolution 83-56 and minutes,
reflecting adoption by the Council on September 6, 1983, which amends
the Lake Elmo Comp Plan, with the agreement that this land would not
be rezoned for 1 1/2 acre use until after 1990.
Hunt added this particular rezoning was recommended to be turned down
by the PZ, and he would like to receive input from the PZ to see what
they feel as the planners, (planner, Mike Black, has recommended R-1
zoning in this area) concerning where they see appropriate areas of
R-1 and RE. Once we find out the staff's inventory of Rl lots, and
before we have any rezonings of current land, Hunt felt we should
first of all find out if there is a shortage or oversupply of R-1
lots. He would like to see the City act on RE Zoning and decide where
it fits into R1, the Comp Plan, and Future Land Use Map.
A public hearing on Residential Estates Zoning had been scheduled for
March 13th before the PZ, but Councilman Williams felt this was
premature and suggested postponement of the hearing until the PZ is
ready to provide their version to the Council and for them to receive
the Council's general reaction before a hearing is held.
Councilman Graves pointed out that the City should be aware of the
priority date of the application, what comp plan and future land use
map existed at the time. His understanding was, at the time of the
application, the 1986 comp plan was in effect, but it did not include
a Future Land Use Map; therefore, this application is consistent with
the existing 1986 comp plan and the Future Land Use Map included in
1979 Comp Plan. Graves added, this application was brought in prior to
an existence of an RE Zoning, and he believes they have to review this
application in consideration of the ordinances that existed at the
time.
Councilman Williams advised the Council that a Future Land Use Map,
dated 3-15-83, does show this area. as RR zoning. This map predates the
resolution and this map was considered, not only current zoning, but
Future Land Use.
Administrator Morrison stated, based on her research, it appeared this
map was incorporated in the 1979 Comp Plan which designates this
parcel to be Residential (Rl,R2 or R3). The 1.986 Plan that was sent
down to Met Council designated this area as RR, but it also contained
a future land use map dated Sept. 6 that designated all the area along
I-94 as Agricultural which she understands the City Council never
approved.
The Administrator pointed out that the applicant was probably not
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aware of the resolution when he applied and was unfair to keep
continuing the application process. Since adoption of this resolution,
previous Councils have rezoned three parcels to R-1, i.e., Packard
Park 1, Packard Park 2, and David Nelson Estates. Morrison suggested a
possible moratorium be set on applications because there are three
applications now for Rl development. Graves agreed that if we are
going to look into the broader issues such as lot inventory, we should,
go into a moratorium.
Councilman Hunt suggested any moratorium should have an agressive cap
and would be up to the PZ and the City staff as to the importance of
this issue to try and get this resolved.
MIS/ Graves/Hunt - to direct the City Attorney to render a legal
opinion on the status of Resolution 83-56, what are the constraints of
this resolution on any future rezoning or lack of rezoning of property
in the stated affected area, and if we decide to have a moratorium
what is the legal status of any pending rezoning applications.
Bruce Folz_stated this application was 9 months old and asked the
Council for a decision. Folz added, if the Council has legitimate
concerns and needs or request some information, he would do that, but
everytime this proposal is brought up, something comes up and more
information is needed.
Hunt clarified that when the proposal was originally made, it was
stated that a decision would be postponed until the VBWD returned its
report, which was expected in l to 2 months, but came in January. One
of the reasons it was postponed and not turned down, Hunt stated, if
it was turned down there is a 6 month delay before the applicant can
come in with the same rezoning request. Postponement was done to
attempt to aid the applicant.
Councilman Williams stated "the City is under no obligation to provide
R-1 land, where the City is under some moral obligation to provide
residential land which could be l 1/2 acres or 10 acres."
Discussion followed on whether the inventory request should include
R-1 lots available in the City or all residential buildable lots
available for sale in the City. Hunt gave his reason for asking for
this inventory expansion was "the goal of Lake Elmo was to remain a
sewer -free community, in order to retain this, we need to watch land
density. With this inventory study, we can find out where we are and
we can insure reaching our goal of a sewer -free City, except for
Section 32."
Administrator Morrison explained that the Building Official is working
on an inventory of RI buildable lots available in the City, to be
submitted at the March 7th meeting.
Councilman Graves agreed we needed an inventory of land available for
residential development as part of long range planning, but as far as
( a purpose of looking at this development, he would like the inventory
be limited to R-1 lots submitted by the March 7th meeting so the
Council can consider the Packard Park application, and called the
question.
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M/S/P Graves/Moe - called the question. (Motion carried 5-0).
M/S/F Hunt/Williams - to amend the motion to instruct the Building
Official to take an inventory of all buildable residential lots to be
submitted by the March 7th Council meeting. (Motion failed 2-3
Dunn,Moe, Graves:felt taking inventory of all buildable lots was too
inclusive and would rather see the inventory limited to Rl available
lots so this can be accomplished by March 7th.)
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to direct the City Attorney to render a legal
opinion on the status of Resolution 83-56, what are the constraints of
this resolution on any future rezonings or lack of rezonings of
property stated in the affected area, and if the Council should decide
to have a moratorium on all applications for R-1 zoning until
Residential Zoning is decided, what is the legal status of any pending
zoning applications. (Motion carried 5-0).
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to postpone consideration of the rezoning
request from RR to R1 by Gene Peltier for Packard Park, 3rd Addition
until March 7, 1989 Council meeting. (Motion carried 5-0)-.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 89-16: Legislation re: Municipal. Board Authority
The City Attorney drafted, and handed out at the last meeting a
Resolution for Council consideration. This was postponed to this
meeting to allow the Council time for review.
Councilman Graves agreed with the general tenure and content of the
resolution. He had a problem with the statement "strongly supports
any and all efforts to eliminate any authority on the part of the
Municipal Board to authorize detachments and annexation" because he
believes the mechanism should be modified, and he has talked to Fritz
Knaak about amending the submitted bill, to allow a community to have
a defined period, either 45 or 60 days, to veto any proposed
detachment/annexations. Graves did not support the bill as presented,
but he does believe the City should be capable, and should be allowed
to have a strong say in their ability to maintain their city borders,
but that the city has to be sensitive to the need of the
propertyholders and try to work with them to make fair and appropriate
use of their land, in concert with the needs of the community.
Councilman Moe objected to the verbage of Page 1, 8th paragraph,
constant use of a comprehensive plan that is only partially completed
and in effect, on Page 1, 8th paragraph, he takes exception to "seized
upon by developers" he does not know that developers are in on this
petition, but only propertyowners that wanted to be annexed.
Moe didn't see anything stated that would be beneficial to both
cities --only sees beneficial to the City itself. He didn't see
anything stated for the landowner who pays his taxes and lives here.
Therefore, he could not support this resolution.
The following changes were made to the resolution:
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On the 2nd page, 3rd paragraph, changes to read.... efforts to restrict
authority on the part of the Municipal Board.... (delete "eliminate
any" add "restrict").
On the 2nd page, 4th paragraph, changes to read "and, in particular,
supports efforts of the legislature which would effect the purposes
stated in this resolution."
MIS/ Graves/Hunt - to approve Resolution 89-16 as amended (refer to
2nd page, changes in 3rd and 4th paragraph)
M/S/P Hunt/Williams - to amend the motion to include: to direct the
City Administrator to forward copies of Resolution 89-16 to Senator
Laidig and Representative McPherson asking for their support. (Motion
carried 4-1 Moe).
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to approve Resolution 89-16 as amended (refer to
2nd page, changes in 3rd and 4th paragraph) and direct the City
Administrator to forward copies of Resolution 89-16 to Senator Laidig
and Representative McPherson asking for their support. (Motion
carried 4-1 Moe).
7. Appointment of Parks Commission Members
There is currently three vacancies on the Parks Committee, one voting
member and two alternates. We have received four applications and the
applicants have been invited to the meeting. Parks Chairman Nancy
Hansen has submitted her recomendations for your consideration.
M/S/F Graves/Moe - to appoint Gerry Langfitt, Ron Kuehn, Kestutis
Tautvydas to the Parks Commission. (Motion failed 2-3 Hunt, Williams,
Dunn).
Councilman Graves explained there was no representative from Cimarron
on the Parks Commission. He felt it was very appropriate a
representative from Cimarron serve on the Parks Commission since it
delineates 25% of the population.
Councilman Williams made the following motion based on the Parks Chair
recommendation:
M/S/P Williams/Hunt - resolved that the Council hereby appoints, to
serve a three year term, the following persons to the Parks Committee:
Ron Kuehn, Full Voting Member, Kestutis Tautvydas as First Alternate
and Karin Enes as Second Alternate. (Motion carried 3-2 Moe: referred
to Ordinance 210 where it stated wherever possible a commission member
should represent all geographical areas of the City, Graves: he
thanked all four applicants for applying, and respected Chair Hansen's
recommendations, but felt other items should be looked at before a
decision is made).
Councilman Hunt clarified his vote for the parks commission
appointments were based on the recommendations of Parks Commission
Chairman, Nancy Ilansen.
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8. NPDES Agreement/License: Washington Co. Landfill #1
Washington County asked for postponement of this Item.
9. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. Request for Council Direction: Down's Lake and Eden Park Pond
At the February 7, 1.989 City Council meeting, Barr Engineering and the
VBWD presented their report on Down's Lake flooding. Time constraints
did not allow a full discussion of the alternatives. City Engineer
Bohrer distributed his 2/7/89 letter summarizing conclusions about the
report and suggested options.
Bohrer reported an outlet to Down's Lake is necessary for any solution
to the Eden Park area. An outlet on Down's Lake is necessary to
achieve the overall plan put forth in the 509 Plan and thereby
benefits more than the immediate watershed. (Refer to pages 14 and 19
of the Barr report). According to the Barr report the approximate
construction cost. is $90,000 if the upstream easements and control
structures are not considered at this time, once an outlet from
Down's Lake is in place, an outlet from Eden Park can be considered.
This outlet would be to Lake Elmo or to Down's Lake as described in
his 2/7/89 letter. An outlet to Lake Elmo would povide a lower flood
level on the pond.
Councilman Williams provided a draft resolution for Council
discussion:
MIS/ Williams/Graves - Resolved that the City Council of Lake Elmo
expresses its dissatisfaction with the options presented by the Valley
Branch Watershed District in its Downs Lake Study, dated January 13,
1989, because the options do not provide relief from high water to the
residents around Eden Park Pond. Further, the City Council of Lake
Elmo requests the Valley Branch Watershed District Board of Managers
to study other options which will give relief from high water to the
residents around Eden Park Pond by providing some surface water outlet
from Eden Park Pond and Durand's Pond, including, but not limited to
the options proposed by Lake Elmo City Engineer Bohrer in his letter
to the City Council of February 7, 1989
Further, Lake Elmo requests the VBWD to include a project to provide
an outlet from Downs Lake in its capital improvement program as a
Chapter. 509 Project.
Councilman Graves advised the Council that there are several bodies of
water not included in their study, but which we do not have
satisfactory answers such as, Legion Pond, 32nd St. Pond and the City
should ask the Valley Branch Watershed District how can they, quickly,
put together a comprehensive plan, and if money is not available, what
options exist to obtain it, other than bill the residents directly.
City Engineer Bohrer stated the reason he suggested to approach the
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Downs Lake outlet first is because they know for sure that outlet has
district wide significance. Part of the MN Statutes Chapter 509
requires local communities within a certain period of time to develop
their own local drainage plan to conform to the overall plan, and we
have not heard from the VBWD when this deadline is. They may consider
Legion Pond and Eden Park Pond to be of that local significance that
we should address in the City's own plan. The reason for this is that
Legion Pond does not receive surface water from area outside the city
limits. Concern was raised on the process getting bogged down further
if other bodies of water are included in the resolution.
M/S/P Williams/Graves - to amend the motion to include: Further, Lake
Elmo expresses its concern that high water problems on Legion Pond,
32nd Street Pond, among others, still remain unsolved and request
inclusion of those waters in a comprehensive analysis of region -wide
drainage options. (Motion carried 5-0).
One of the residents that would be stranded in Eden Park, spoke
against the concept because he feels the large amount of money spent
for a solution to a problem that may occur once in 34 years doesn't
make sense, where flood insurance can be bought at $200-$300 a house.
Tim Mandel responded "we are already spending money and we are not
getting anything for it."
M/S/P Williams/Graves - Resolved: that the City Council of Lake Elmo
expresses its dissatisfaction with the options presented by the Valley
Branch Watershed District in its Downs Lake Study, dated January 13,
1989, because the options do not provide relief from high water to the
residents around Eden Park Pond, and,
Further, the City Council of Lake Elmo requests the Valley Branch
Watershed District Board of Managers, to study other options which
will give relief from high water to the residents around Eden Park
Pond by providing some surface water outlet from Eden Park Pond and
Durand's Pond, including, but not limited to, the options proposed by
the Lake Elmo City Engineer Bohrer in his letter to the City Council
of February 7, 1989.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Lake Elmo City Council hereby
requests that the VBWD include a project to provide an outlet to Downs
Lake i-acerporrat-e-the-r-eaol-ut�ien-of- the.- i�ow s:Lake-ca�t4at, i.n their
Capital Improvement Plan, as a Chapter 509 Project, and, (Amended)
Further, that Lake Elmo expresses its concern on high water problems
on Legion. Pond, 32nd St. Pond, among others, which still remain
unsolved, and requests inclusion of those waters in a comprehensive
analysis of region -wide drainage options. (Motion carried 5-0).
The City staff will write Al Dornfeld a letter and submit to him the
Resolution recommended by the Council. If he has questions, he can
appear before the City Council for recommendations. The Eden Park
Residents were asked to contact the City on a monthly basis for an
update.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1989 PAGE 9
City Engineer Bohrer advised that these solutions are going to take a
long time to enact. He recommended the two lowest homes that are
prone to damage, Vogue and Wilfong, should investigate flood
insurance. Another recommendation was for the City to continue to
investigate alternate means of providing access to Eden Park area
(such as: raising one of the roads, finding another access out) if the
high water occurs as is predicted in the VBWD report.
B. Plan Approval, 43rd St., & Kimbro Avenue
City Engineer Bohrer reported that plans and specifications for the
1.989 MSA Improvements - 43rd Street and Kimbro Avenue are complete and
ready for the Council's review. Public hearings were held on June 21,
1.988 and on the basis of those public hearings, the plans were ordered
to be prepared for 43rd Street and Kimrbo with the condition to
provide for paving the shoulders 6 feet wide provided additional
right-of-way was not required.
In his letter to the Council, dated 2/15/89, Bohrer advised that they
have prepared the plans based on 4 foot wide shoulders because 6 foot
wide shoulders would require additional right-of-way from every
property owner along the street and the relocation of some existing
fences which would not have to be relocated if 4 foot shoulders were
constructed.
Bohrer has become aware that paved shoulders do not have universal
support of the propertyowners because at least two property owners
ride horses/drawn carts which would be prohibited from riding paved
surfaces according to Section 1401 of the city code. From a
maintenance standpoint, he would support paved shoulers based on
virtually no maintenance needs to be done.
Bob Wier stated he has miniature horses, approx. 34 inches tall, with
carts/buggies that are 40 inches wide, but his son has a standard size
buggy, approx 5 feet in size. Councilman Williams responded that a 4
foot unpaved shoulder would not help the usage of the 5 foot buggy.
Bohrer believed that the time the ordinance prohibiting horses from
paved surfaces was enacted, it was meant to keep the horses off the
driving surfaces because this was the only thing paved in Lake Elmo at
the time this ordinance was considered. He suggested an option in the
ordinance to allow horses to walk on paved shoulders and prohibit them
from the driving surfaces would achieve the same end. Bohrer felt the
damage would primarily be cosmetic.
M/S/P Graves/Williams - resolved that the Council hereby instructs the
City Engineer to proceed with the plans and specifications for 43rd
Street and Kimbro Avenue based on 4 foot wide blacktopped shoulders.
(Motion carried 5-0).
M/S/P Graves/Moe - to instruct the City staff/City Attorney to draft
t an ordinance allowing horses and horse drawn vehicles on certain hard
surfaced roadways in the City; with limitations referred to in
1401.010 and 1401.020. (Motion carried 5-0).
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At the next Council meeting, the City Engineer will have completed
plans and specifications. A resolution will be submitted for Council
approval and submitted to the state aid division for their review and
approval and proceed on with the bidding phase.
C. Utility Permit; Lake Leann Lake Level
Lake Leann is the name the residents of Block 1, Foxfire Estates have
given to the pond which abutts their back yards. Lake Leann is
totally contained on the platted lots. The pond has nearly dried up
because of the drought and the adjoining property owners find that
their property values have decreased because of this condition and
have proposed to construct a private 100 gpM well on private
proprty to pump into the lake to initially refill it and then maintain
the level thereafter, but the propertyowners would like to connect the
well discharge pipe to a city owned 18" reinforced concrete storm
sewer pipe located in a drainage easement between Lots 10 and 11,
block 1. The well water would then run down the storm sewer pipe into
Lake Leann. A.utility permit is required to connect to a City utility.
The propertyowners have already received a permit from the VBWD for
the work. A DNR permit has been applied for but is pending.
Bohrer had no problem with connecting this well into the city
stormsewer with the listed conditions in his letter dated 2/15/89
imposed upon that connection.
Councilman Williams had no problem with the concept, but had a concern
on the manual shuftoff when Mr. Johnson should sell his house.
M/S/P Graves/Williams - to approve a utility permit for Mike Johnson
to connect to the city storm sewer for the Lake Leann Augmentation
Project for pumping up to 1 million gallons before DNR approval is
necessary; contingent on the six conditions stated in Larry Bohrer's
letter, 2/15/89, be complied with, and engineering costs associated
with this permit be passed-thru to surrounding residents. (Motion
carried 5-0).
Councilman Moe, excused himself from the meeting because he was not
feeling well, and left the Council meeting at 9:55 p.m.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Resolution No. 89-11 ; Authorizing Issuance of $50,000
Equipment Certificae
A formal resolution was provided for accepting the Equipment
Certificate to pay for the fire department's personnel carrier, which
they have already purchased, and a one -ton truck for Public Works.
This equipment certificate was approved and levied for at budget time
in September and October, 1.988 by the City Council, approved on
October 4, 1988.
The staff recommends the city issue this Equipment Certificate from
money in our "Closed Bond Fund" rather than going to a lending
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institution. The lowest interest rate to borrow this money would be
about 11% depending on date of settlement. If the city would invest
this $50,000 today, the highest rate we could get is 9.5% for a 1 year
investment, therefore, it would be beneficial to issue an Equipment
Certificate to ourselves and pay "us" 9.5% interest, the same as we
would be getting from a one year C.D.. This will also save the City
any bonding costs through issuance of an Equipment Certificate from a
lending institution.
Maintenance Foreman, Dan Olinger, will bring in the truck specs at the
next Council meeting.
M/S/P Williams/Graves - to approve Resolution 89-11: Resolution
providing for the issuance and sale of a $50,000 General Obligation
Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness of 1989 and Levying a Tax for
the Payment. (Motion carried 4-0).
B. Acoustics; Council Chambers
Mayor Dunn advised the Council Dr. Parvis Mahmoodi of 3M will come out
and determine appropriate actions and materials needed to eliminate
the acoustic problem in the Council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor
Dunn will report back to the City Council.
C. Proposed. Ord: Amending Section 203 incorporating Use of
Robert's Rules of Order
At the Council direction a proposed ordinance amendment which would
incorporate the useage of Robert's Rules of Order for Council
proceedings was provided for Council review.
In the last paragraph, delete words "as to" and insert "by".
M/S/P Hunt/Graves - resolved that the Council hereby approved the
recommended Ordinance; to include aboved stated change, amending
Section 203 of the Ctty Code by incorporating Robert's Rules of Order
into Council proceedings. (Motion carried 4-0).
D. Approval of Planning Contract
Councilman Williams brought up his concern on no terms specified in
the contract. Morrison responded, as with the other city consultants,
this contract is up for renewal every year.
M/S/P Graves/Hunt - resolved that the Council hereby approves the
Agreement for Professional Services, between the City of Lake Elmo and
Mike Black of James R. Hill, Inc, for the calendar year of. 1989, with
hourly fees as stated in the July 1988 rate schedule. (Motion carried
4-0).
E. Request for Expenditures for Maps for the Comp Plan
Administrator Morrison, with consensus approval by the PZ, asked for
authorization for spending up to $3,000, taken out of the Planners
fee, for maps from Washington. County for insertion into the Comp Plan.
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M/S/P Graves/Hunt - to authorize the staff to spend $3,000 on County
maps, which monies will be taken out of the planners fee. (Motion
caried 4-0).
D. Role of the Individual Council Member
This item was postponed until the March 6th meeting.
E. RE Zoning
Councilman Williams asked the Planning Commission take into special
consideration the RE hearing date set for 3/13/89. If they are
comfortable with this date, it would be all right with him.
M/S/P Graves/Williams - to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:20
p.m. (Motion carried 4-0).
A PROCLAMATION TO EXPRESS THE CITi"'S HIGH REGARD AND DEEP
REGRET AT THE PASSING OF ITS OLDEST CITIZEN, FRANCIS X.
"FRITZ" SCHILTGEN.
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo; its staff, apnointed and _.
elected officials, and citizens, have the highest respect
and appreciation for the older citizens of this city and;
WHEREAS, "Fritz" Schiltgen, at the age of 95 was this
city's oldeEt citizen upon his untimely death on
February 15, 1989 and;
WHEREAS, "Fritz" had worked and lived in this community and
our neighboring community, the City of Oakdale for more than
90 of his 95 years and;
WHEREAS, "Fritz" was dearly loved by his family and wide
sphere -of friends (as well as those he regularly beat at all
types of cards to the day of his passing),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Lake Elmo that:
Lake Elmo and all its residents express their thanks to
Francis "Fritz" Schiltgen for the good and warm years he
spent with us and our deepest regrets to his family at the
loss of a kind and gentle person.
CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED AT FEBRUARY 21, 1989 LAKE ELMO COUNCIL MEETING
(all claims are within budget unless otherwise noted)
thru
Park Shelter Workers
University of Minn. - Jim McNamara sewer school
Cleaning - Office $ 85.50
Fire Dept. 51.75
Dick Sachs - 1988 Burning Permits
Bellaire Sanitation - Office dumpster
Allied Electric - Office light repair
Ra-Mar Plumbing - reDlace water closet in womens lay.
Four Seasons Services - coffee etc.
Hagberg's Country Mkt. - Christmas party food
League of`14N Cities Insurance - Package municipal coverage
North Star Risk Services - Bond renewal -'annual
American Typewriter - office supplies
City of North St. Paul - Animal Control vehicle usage
St. Paul Stamp Works - 1989 Dog Tags
American Planning Assn. -.Planning Commission books
Government Training Service - Rob Enes & Al Kunde
Planning institute on 1/5/89
Glenwood - Maint. dept. bldg.
Midwest Bolt & Supply - Maint. Dept. parts & repair
Fred's Tire-'Maint. Dept. parts & repair
Communications Specialists - Fire Dept. radio service
Emergency Apparatus Maint. - Fire Dept. equip. repair
Seton Name Plate Corp. - Fire dept..Haz-Mat supplies
Oxygen Service Co. - Fire Dept, supplies
Jim Sachs - Fire Dept, training
Stillwater Motor.Co. 1989 Chev Suburban - Fire Dent.
Metro Waste Control Com - 1989 monthly sewer service
Braun Engineering Testing - 43rd & Kimbro MSA Fund
thru
February 24th payroll
Total
$ 306.85
50.00
137.25
75.00
53.82
78.00
199.80
6.95
122.68
26,927.00
656.00
146.00
165.00
67.90
145.00
per bid 17
chgs.
106.00
33.40
399.57
229.35
178.85
143.93
38.60
59.32
36.00
,645.00
81.33
812.75
9,329.82
$ 58,231.17
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
FEBRUARY 21, 1989
6:00-7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS: Public Meeting -
Senator Gary Laiding & Representative Harriet McPherson
7:00 p.m. MEETING CONVENES
Discussion, 1.989 Legislative Session: Senator Laidig, Rep. McPherson
1. Agenda
2. Minutes: January 17, 1989
February 7, 1989
3. Claims
4. ReAPP REPORT
A. RFQ: Recommendations re: RFP
B. Recycling Recommendation
5. PLANNING/LAND USE/7,ONING
A. Continuation of Rezoning Application (G. Peltier)
Packard Park, 3rd Addition RR-Rl (from 2/7)
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6. Resolution No. 89-: Legislation re:
Municipal Board Authority
7. Appointment of. Parks Commission Members
8. NPDES Agreement/License:Washington Co. Landfill #1
9. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT:
A. Request for Council Direction: Down's Lake
and Eden Park Pond
B. Plan Approval, 43rd St. & Kimbro Avenue
C. Utility Permit; Lake LeAnn Lake Level
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Resolution No. 89-1,f$7 Authorizing Issuance of
$50,000 Equipment Certificate
B. Acoustics; Council Chambers
C. Proposed Ord: Amending Section 203
incorporating Use of Robert's Rules of Order
D. Approval of Planning Contract
FUTURE MEETINGS:
2 18 9 a.m. Comp Plan Subcommittee
2/20 IiOLIDAY
2/24 6:30 p.m. Comp Plan Subcommittee
2./27 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
3/6 7:00 p.m. Parks Committee Meeting
3/7 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
3/13 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
3/21 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
3/27 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
Waste Control Committee
Sundays ReAPP Meeting
CITY OF
LAKE
ELMO
City of Lake Elmo 777-5510
3800 Laverne Avenue North / Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
Posted: Feb. 8, 1989
To Press: Feb. 8, 1989
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING:
DATE: February 16, 1989
TIME: 6:4.5 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall
3800 Laverne Avenue N.
Lake Elmo, MN
AGENDA: Selection/Approval of Financial Consultant