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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 10-16 CC MINUTESMINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF GEM LAKE October, 1995 The October meeting of the City Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order on Monday, 16 October 1995, at 7:05 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Council members Igo, Kunin, Birkebak and Nielsen, Treasurer Nordstrom, Mr. Gardner, and Clerk Magnuson were present. Also present was Mr. Rob Hansen.. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions or corrections of minutes distributed to the Council and questions thereto, the minutes of the 18 September 1995 City Council Meeting were, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), unanimously approved as presented. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions or corrections of minutes distributed to the Council and questions thereto, the minutes of the 10 October 1995 Public Hearing were, upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved as presented. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions or corrections to the Agenda as distributed to the Council, the Agenda for 16 October 1995, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", was, upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Kunin), unanimously approved as presented. Mr. Gardner reported that, in the absence of a quorum, the 09 October 1995 Planning Commission meeting was canceled and will be rescheduled for November. Mr. Gardner also noted Ms. Docken has been terribly sick for some time. He also noted that an additional member of the Planning Commission is still needed. Possible candidates were discussed with no action taken. Mr. Gardner noted that the questionnaire and letter have been reviewed by several parties and presented to Mr. Magnuson for final draft. Mr. Magnuson, on behalf of Mr. Nielsen, then presented Resolution No. 95-15, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", agreeing to pay Gem Lake's prorata share of the cost associated with 1996 efforts of the I-35E Corridor Management Team. After discussion and upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Birkebak), Resolution No. 95-15 was unanimously adopted. Mr. Magnuson then reported on discussions with the City Planner regarding the MN Livable Communities Act. Following discussion, the matter was returned to the Planning Commission for con- sideration in conjunction with the development of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan and revisions thereto. Mr. Magnuson then reported that Mr. Newcome continues to attempt to get Vadnais Heights to engage in the Joint Powers Agreement for Tousley Ford water with little or no success. Mr. Magnuson reported on the current status of the Continental Motors violations, stating that he and Mr. Gardner had advised Mr. Meslow to pursue prosecution. Mr. Magnuson then reported that Mr. Rob Hansen has failed to comply with the City's request for completion of a burning permit application for procedural closure of the file on 3538 Hoffman Road. When asked if he would provide same, Mr. Hansen said he would get back to Mr. Magnuson before Friday (20 October 1995). Mr. Magnuson noted the house at 3704 Scheuneman Road has been painted but no indication of abatement of health issues has been received. Mr. Magnuson suggested that, if no action has been taken by 1 18 October 1995, that the Ramsey County Public Health department be called in for an inspection with Mr. Magnuson, Mr. Arend and Dr. Birkebak acting as City Health Officer. Mr. Magnuson then reported that both Barnett and Tousley appear to be amenable to hearing a proposal on abatement of loud speaker noise through the use of pagers and he will pursue the matter and keep the City Council advised. The report of the Recycling Committee was presented and is attached hereto as Exhibit "C". Resolution No. 95-16 empowering the Clerk to apply for Score Funding and attached hereto as Exhibit "D" was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), unanimously adopted. Mr. Magnuson then reported that attempts to contact Animal Control Services and discuss possible contract services have been unsuccessful. He will continue to pursue the matter. Mr. Magnuson then reported that fire inspections are due to be completed by the end of October. Mr. Magnuson then reported that a letter has been sent to Mr. Dan Solar requesting installation of "NO PARKING' signs along the south bound lane of Scheuneman Road adjacent Barnett entrances. The County has also been asked to install signs along Big Fox Road and Little Fox Lane. Implementation of the Road Maintenance Plan was tabled to February. Mr. Magnuson then reported the City Engineer has completed the first phase of City mapping and that 11" x 17" color maps have been received for Planning Commission review. The maps will be forwarded to Mr. Gardner. Mr. Magnuson reported on sign inspections. Efforts to resolve Mr. Birkeland's violation are currently underway. Over signing at HCO will be the next consideration. After discussion of septic inspection and upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Connie), the Council decided unanimously to absorb first costs of inspections incurred in 1994. The Clerk was charged with determining an alternative to individual billing for 1996. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Birkebak), the Joint Powers Agreement With VLAWMO through the year 2005 was passed on a vote of four (4) Ayes and one (1) Nay by Mayor Emeott who stated he felt we should not belong if we aren't going to participate. Mr. Magnuson then reported that a letter has been sent to Paul Kirkwold at Ramsey County asking for clarification of the County Road F realignment project which is a condition of Gem Lake's acceptance of Scheuneman Road turn backs. Mr. Magnuson then reported that he has made initial contact with Ramsey County regarding Ayde tax forfeiture land along the BN railroad bed. Approximate valuation of $3,900 has been estimated. Mayor Emeott then referred to the matter of proposed Ordinance No. 66. During discussion, Mr. Hansen accused Mayor Emeott of attempting to block any and all efforts of the Hansens in development of the land. Mayor Emeott then advised Mr. Hansen that he was out of order. Mayor Emeott then asked for a motion on proposed Ordinance No. 66, noting changes made at the suggestion of Mr. Gardner and Mr. Hansen. Mr. Birkebak moved and Mr. Igo seconded adoption of Ordinance No. 66. Followin,, discussion, 2 Ordinance No. 66 was unanimously adopted on a vote of five (5) Ayes, zero (0) Nays, and zero (0) absten- tions and ordered published in it's entirety. A copy of the Ordinance is attached hereto as Exhibit "E". Mr. Magnuson then reported on the efforts of Brad Ward acting as Assistant Clerk. Mr. Magnuson then reported on concerns by Hoffman Road residents on the confusion caused by Hoffman Road West in Gem Lake and Hoffman Road East in White Bear Lake. Mr. Birkeland has agreed to talk with owners along Hoffman and suggest a resolution to the dilemma. Following discussion, the matter of a model telecommunications ordinance was tabled to November pending additional assessment of need by the Clerk. Discussion of Committee development And Responsibility followed with no action taken. Mr. Birkebak then reported on the need to trim trees at the intersection of Big Fox Road and County Road E, noting damage to his car caused by same. The Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "F", and indicating a balance in the General Fund of $63,807.05 and in the Sewer Fund of $25,441.64 was unanimously approved. Payment of bills totaling $11,444.72 and attached hereto as Exhibit "G was, upon motion duly made and seconded, unanimously approved. Mayor Emeott then noted the November meeting is scheduled for 20 November 1995. December will include a Truth -In -Taxation hearing on 07 December 1995 at 7:00 pm. The regular Council meeting will be held on 18 December 1995. There being no further business and upon motion duly made (Kunin) and seconded (Nielsen), the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 pm. AUTHORED: 17 October 1995 APPROVED: 20 November 1995 ATTEST. Frederic C. Magnuson City Clerk Attachments ATTEST Paul R. Emeott Mayor 3