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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-70 ~r • • VILLAGE OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1970 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jensen with Friedges, Jensen, Mako, Sullivan and Taft present. Also present; Village Attorney, Pat Farrell and Village Engineer, Bob Frigaard. Flag pledge was given. 47. Motion by Taft seconded by Sullivan that the minutes of the Jan. 12, 1970, meeting stand as read. Friedges, Jensen, Nlako, Sullivan and Taft "aye", motion carried. 48, Motion by Friedges seconded by iti?ako to accept the. minutes of the Jan. 19,1970, meeting as read. Jensen, Mako, Sullivan, Taft and Friedges "aye", motion carried. The utility truck was discussed and it was decided that the engineer would draw up the specs to fit the needs. Don Fanum read the minutes of the Water and Sewer Committee for Jan.21, 1970. 49. Mako made a motion seconded by Taft to instruct Mrs. Sauser to begin billing the Liquor Store for the use of water as recommended by the committee. Mako, Sullivan, Taft, Friedges and Jensen "aye"', motion carried. The minutes of the special Water G Sewer Committee meeting of Jan,. 23, 1970, were read. 50. Taft moved seconded by Friedges that the Village Engineer be authorized to make an appraisel of the utility facilities so that depreciation can be figured. Sullivan, Taft, Frieddges, Jensen, and Mako "aye", motion carried. Don Fanum, Harry Clarkson and Leo Seikkula were scaorn in as members of the Water ~ Sewer Commission. Jim Emond was sworn in as a member of the Park ~ Recreation Committee. The hearing for the Stewart rezoning request was opened at 8:20 P.M. Jerry Kalina, representing Mr. Stewart, questioned on whether or note the objectors to this rezoning had waived procedural matters. He explained that the property on the North is heavily wooded. Al Mall, representing the property owners, said. that the other rezoning should be declared null and void otherwise there would be no purpose in this rehearing and that was the basis of the proceeding. The two attorneys were not agreed on the basis of the rehearing . Mr. Kalina stated that he felt that all was proper but was willing to allow the matter to be approached on the basis that the land is not zoned commercial industrial. A short recess of the attorneys was declared. 51. Motion by Sullivan seconded by Taft to approve the final acceptance of the pump house in Airlake Industrial Park. Taft, Friedges, Jensen, Mako and Sullivan "aye", motion carried. 52. Motion by Taft seconded by Mako to authorize the Mayor and clerk to sign the extension of Sewer agreement with .Apple Valley until lst of May. Friedges, Jensen, Mako, Sullivan, and Taft°°aye'°, motion carried.. Don Fanum was to contact Nir. Lyden and his attorney to request their presence at the Sewer and Water Commission meeting on the 5th of Feb:. to diacuss the Forest Hi11s Water System. ~l) • ~ • The hearing on Stewart property was continued. Mr. Kalina stated that they were at this time withdrawing any objection to having rezoning vacated and property put back on status t;~~aas before the Dec. 26, 1969, meeting. P~Ir. Hall waived all procedural objections and cl~nts.agreed.. hir. Kalina stated that the matter before the council was a rezoning request by P. Stewart accompanied Mr. Kruse to commercial-industrial. T'he land was sold to Mr. Stewart for a riding stable and a barn and club house would be built on this portion. Only 15 acres of the propesed 80 would be rezoned. This 15 acres is in the S. E. corner of the land and is approximately 570 feet from the road and further thaF that from most of the residences in this area.. ivIr. Stuart explained that he and his brother would rent horses by the hour and this .parcel of land would provide a good hours ride for anyone renting the horses.. The buildings are to be made basically of steel with possibly lap siding toward the E and where visible from freeway. Only the rezoning is requested at this time.. It was stated that the number of horses of this operation would vary from about 25 to less than SO and'that there would be a buffer zone of 300 feet to the North and West. Mr. Hall prsented his case. He stated that if this property is rezoned commercial-industrial, Mr. Stuart could sell the property the next day for any purpose he saw fit. The Village could not control what .would be built there. A petition signed by the property owners and a list of the objections was presented to the council. A copy of this petition is attached to these minutes. An exhibit with slides and graphs was also shown to the council. Mr. Hall also stated that Mr. Kruse had said that this land was residential when Mr. Tuma had bought property from him. P<gr. Kalina objected to this statement. ~Ir. Hall summarized by stating that the stable was not being considered at this time, only a rezoning. and felt that a special use permit should be issued instead of a rezoning with various regulations attached. Ivir. Kalina said there were two points to consider, dealing with the owners property to be rezoned and the best use of the property. He also stated that the horses would be fenced in and felt that litter would be no problem. He felt that this business would be an assett to the Village. This hearing was closed at 10:25 P.M. 53. Sullivan .moved to grant the rezoning to commercial industrial with certain restrictions set by the council. Friedges seconded the motion. Jensen, Mako, Taft opposed, SullivanY"aye", motion failed. 54. Motion by Alako seconded by Taft to table any further discussion on this matter until Feb. 9th. Mako, Taft,. and Jensen "aye", Sullivarrfopposed, motion carried. Fr?~d~e. 55. Motion by Taft seconded by Sullivan to accept the sanitary sewer and water services in Valley Park 2nd Addition (resolution attached) as the Village engineer had recommended this be accepted for permanent maintenance and that the contractor Randell and Reed had filed a required maintenance bond guaranteeing the work for 1 year. This council authorizes the release of bonds numbers to be provided by the village attorne~ to the clerk, which were provided for installation of said work. Sullivan, .Taft, Friedges, Jensen and Mako "aye", motion carried. 56. Motion by Sullivan seconded by Taft to hire the county assessor and that the position of village assessor be abolished for another year. Taft, Friedges, Jensen, Mako and Sullivan "aye", motion carried. (2) • • i + A discussion was held on the State snowmobile law. The Village attorney advised that the police have power. to enforce the state law in the village. 57. Motion by Taft seconded by Sullivan to charge $1.00 per page of copies made of the minutes. Friedges, Jensen, Mako, Sullivan and Taft 11aye", motion carried. 58. Motion by Friedges seconded by Mako to approve the positions as set. forth in the attached letter from the Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department. Jensen, Mako, Sullivan, Taft and Friedges "aye", motion carried. S9. Notion by Sullivan seconded by Mako to adjourn. Motion carried.. Respectfully,_submitted, Village Clerk Mayor ~5)