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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 05-20 CC MINUTESMINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL. OF CITY OF GEM LAKE May, 1996 The May meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order on Monday, 20 May 1996,.at 7:04 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Council Members Kunin, Nielsen and Birkebak, Treasurer Nordstrom, and Clerk Magnuson were present. Also present were. Mr, Gardner, Anthony Carlson of Gem Lake Hills and Mr. William Flaspeter. Following Mayor Enieott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections of minutes distributed to the Council and questions thereto, the minutes ofthe 15 April 1996 City Council Meeting were, upon motion duly made (Kunin) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved as presented. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections to the Agenda as distrib- uted to the Council, the. Agenda for 20 May 1996 was, upon motion duly made (Kunin) and seconded (Birkebak) unanimously approved as presented. Mr. Gardner was then recognized. A copy of the recommendations ofthe Planning Commission is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Mr. Gardner then indicated that Mr. Louis Turner has volunteered to serve on the Planning Commission filling the seat temporarily filled by Mx. Bemis. Mr. Gardner indicated Mr. Turner's qualifications stating his belief that Mr. Turner would serve well in the capacity. Following discus- sion and upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), Mr. Turner was unanimously appointed to the Planning Commission, Mr. Gardner then presented the application for subdivision received from Ms. Leick, accompanied by a survey by Carley Torgerson. Mr. Carlson appeared on behalf of Gem Lake Hills. The subdivision would split Ms. Leick's property in two pieces allowing Gem Lake Hills to purchase lands that it has been leasing for several years. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), the subdivision was granted with the following conditions: 1) the survey must be redone eliminating confusing lines further describing Ms. Leick's remaining property; and, 2) Ms: Leick will be unable to further subdivide the property at any time in the future; and 3) no portion of Ms. Leick's remaining property may be sold to adjacent property owners for the purpose of creating additional buildable lots on adjacent lands or for subdivision of adjacent lands; and, 4) the property purchased by Gem Lake Hills shall be immediately attached to the Golf Course land, said lands not to be retained as a separate parcel. The Clerk was instructed to advise Ms. Leick of said codicils and request updated survey drawings. Mr, Gardner then presented an application for Special Use Permit from Mr, William Flaspeter of 4010 Scheuneman Road who was present on his behalf. Mr. Flaspeter is seeking a Special Use Permit that will allow him to erect a sixteen (16'0") addition to his garage that will be used as a hobby type woodworking facility. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Kunin) arid seconded (Birkebak), Mr, Flaspeter's Special Use Permit was unanimously granted with the following conditions: 1) no commercial use of the woodworking facility will be allowed. Mr. Gardner then reported on the acquisition of property by Mr. Gerner who appeared before the Planning Commission, said property being that parcel immediately adjacent his current property to the north. Mr. Gerner intends to build a storage facility for classic cars on the property and will seek approval to remove four (4) large trees to allow construction. Mr. Gerner has agreed to gain approval from the. Planning Commission prior to removal of said trees and has also agreed to replace said trees with an equal of greater number of conifers of a size and type to be determined. No action was taken. i Mr. Gardner then presented an application for a Special Use Permit from Mr. Lanny Boyer and the Planning Commission's findings and recommendations, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B". Mr. Gardner indicated no one appeared at the Planning Commission meeting on Mr. Boyer's behalf and no one was present at these proceedings representing Mr. Boyer's interests. Mr. Gardner stated that the Planning Commission once again reviewed this matter which has been ongoing for nine (9) months following findings. by the Zoning Administrator that lead to citations. Following significant discussion and upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Kunin), the Application from Boyer was unanimously denied based upon the following which is included as part of the motion: 1) Item I.B. of Attachment to the Application requests limited open storage of "junk" (non -operable) vehicles requiring major repairs to make them operable as defined in Ordinance No. 43 which is in direct violation of Ordinance. No. 43, Section 14.3(2); and, 2) Item IV. B. Would allow use of the property as an Open Sales Lot which requires a separate Special Use Permit in accordance with Ordinance No. 43, Sections 19.3 (1)(d; 2c);;and, 3) enforcement and inspection costs of the temporary storage of non -operable vehicles would exceed the scope and ability of the City's staff and budget. As a result of the action, the City Prosecutor is to be advised that Boyer shall be notified of the Council's decision. Further, the Prosecutor shall proceed with prosecution of violations of Ordinance No, 43 previously initiated. Discussion of the continuing development of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan followed with no action taken.. Mr. Birkebak thenreported on the activities of the Contract Law Enforcement. Group noting significant increases in budget to Gem Lake as the direct result of calls for service. Mr. Magnuson indicated that analysis by the City Clerk indicates a high percentage of calls for service are VIN checks by motorcycle and auto dealers and that a method of charging for this service which has commercial benefits must be developed. As these types of business are also high profile targets for theft, many alarms are also a part of the calls for service. A copy of the proposed budget shall be retained in the Police files of the City Clerk. Mr. Magnuson then presented a letter from Mr. Wynne of Wynne's Rubbish & Recycling related to rate changes for curbside recycling. Citing significant increases in regulations and costs which include paying to dispose of newsprint, Wynne asks fora rate change to $210 monthly. A copy of the letter is to be retained in the Wynne's file. Mr. Magnuson then reported on the transfer of cable TV ownership to US West with no action taken. Mr. Magnuson then requested that the City Council set a Public Hearing to be held on 17 June 1996 for roadway improvements on Big Fox Road, Little Fox Lane, Tessier Road and Haven. Lane and assessments related thereto. The date was unanimously approved. Mr. Magnuson then presented Ramsey County Public Works' request for tree trimming at Goose Lake Road & Haven Lane southbound, County Road E and. Big Fox. Road southbound, and Goose Lake Road and Tessier Road southbound. Mr. Magnuson indicated that a professional tree trimming service should be engaged to provide the work. Mr. Magnuson then reported on speed management on Otter Lake, Goose Lake and Scheuneman Roads with no action taken. After discussion and upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), acquisition of Ayde tax forfeited lands in the amount of $1,082,80 was unanimously approved. Mr, Magnuson then reported that a meeting about polluted lands has been scheduled for 06 June 1996. The Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as. Exhibit "C", and indicating a balance in the General. Fund of $52,089.04 and in the Sewer Fund of $3.6,874.69 was, upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved. Mr. Nordstrom also noted that Mr. Lindholm is once again in serious arrears on his sewer bill. Payment of bills totaling $8,828.29 and attached hereto as Exhibit "D" was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously approved. The next meeting of the City Council will be on Monday, 17 June 1996, following a public hearing on Special Assessments to be held at 7:00 pm the same day. There being no further business and upon motion duly made (Birkebak) and seconded (Nielsen), the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 pm. AUTHORED: 26 May 1996 APPROVED: 17 June 1996 ATTEST: ATTEST: Frederic. C. Magnuson City Clerk Attachments. Paul R. Emeott Mayor