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Home My Public Portal About01/02/80 CCMThe Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, January 2, 1980 at 7:35 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Nancy Laurent, Sarah Lutz, William Reiser, Thomas Crosby; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; public Works Dir- ector, Ron Duran; police Chief, Charles Hoover; Engineer, Lyle Swanson Attorney, Richard Schieffer 1. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 1979 Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to approve the minutes of December 18, 1979, as presented. motion declared carried 2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Elsinore Circle Drainage Problem Ron Duran explained Rev.. McManus) problem with backyard flooding, that he would like. -to have corrected. He stated that at the time that power poles were installed Wright -Hennepin Electric had set a pole into the drain tile but had repaired it. However; if the city could locate a problem with the setting of a pole they would be willing to repair any broken tiles. Council agreed that problem should be corrected when sewers are installed in the spring, because repairing now would be an added cost and would dam-ge the McManus' back yard. William Reiser and Ron Duran stated that they would contact Rev. McManus and explain the situation. Weed Applicator's Seminar Motion by Reiser,.seconded by Crosby to authorize the attendance of Robert Dressel at a weed spraying seminar , license fee to be $5.00. Motion declared carried Independence Beach Well and Lift Station Outage Ron Duran reviewed his memo regarding events concerning outages at the Independence Beach Lift Station.and the Independence Beach Well House. He stated that Aetna Insurance Company is investigating the circumstances and will contact Northern States power Company regarding its responsibility. He asked that letter of appreciation be sent to Hamel Electric, Stevens Well and Tri-State Drilling. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to send letters as requested by Ron Duran. Motion declared carried Hamel Sewer Televising and Repair Council reviewe plans , with Lyle Swanson, for televising and repairing several suspected problem areas. Mr. Swanson explained that work would begin with area numbered uln and would proceed until amount of money allocated was spent. He stated that work should be done in April. Donna Roeh1 stated that to reallocate $3600 a public Hearing would need to be held. Motion by Laurent, seconded by Lutz to hold a public Hearing for reallocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds on February 5, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. Motion declared carried 3. POLICE DEPARTMENT City of Loretto Contract Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to enter into a contract with the City of Loretto for policing of their city for 1980. Loretto to pay $9830 or $819.00 per month, which is an 11 % increaspfrom 1979. Motion declared carried Animal Control Ordinance police Chief Hoover asked that the ordinance be amended to include payment of boarding fees by those picking up dogs from the Dog pound. Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to amend Ordinance No. 186 regarding payment of daily boarding fees as shall be determined by contract with Animal Control Service. . _Motion declared carried 09.E / g 7 6, Animal Control Contract Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to enter into contract with Municipal and Private Services Inc. for animal control services in Medina for 1980. Motion declared carried 4. WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASE Lyle Swanson presented report of income and expenses of the Long Lake and Maple plain systems, explaining differences between items billed by Medina, not being billed by the other two communities. Ron Duran explained various methods being tried in an attempt to improve the water quality at Independence Beach; flushing hydrants more frequently and putting more chlorine into the system. Mr. Swanson stated that ammonia could be added to the water but the water would then take on a medicine taste. Also he explained that polyphosphates could be added, as is being done in Hamel. Allen Elsenpeter had questions regarding the amount of sewage the Hennepin County Park Reserve District was putting into the system. Thomas Anderson suggested notifying customersof the Cities intent to increase rates pending investigation into the park situation and Metro Waste Control charges. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to increase Water rates from $1.10 per thousand to $1.16 per thousand and sewer rates from $1.20 per thousand to $1.32 per thousand pending outcome of study of Park Reserve situation and any other items. Motion declared carried 5. CIGARETTE LICENSES Motion by Laurent, seconded by Lutz to approve Cigarette licenses for 1980 for the following business establishments: Don Mayer, Inc.; The Hill Liquor; Medina Rec. Inc.; Rolling Green Country Club; K.O. Station; Tom's Superette. Motion declared carried 6. 1980 APPOINTMENTS . Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to appoint the Crow River News as the official newspaper. Motion declared carried Motion by Lutz, seconded by Reiser to appoint the Farmers State Bank of Hamel as the official depository for city funds. Motion declared carried Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to appoint William Reiser as acting Mayorin the absence of Mayor Anderson. Motion declared carried 7. D.M.E. PLAT Lyle Swanson stated that he had not received the legal description of the utility easements from Ilr. Erickson. Matter was tabled until January 15th meeting 8. CANNON FALLS LETTER Council asked that Clerk inform the City of cannon Falls that Medina understands the problems regarding levy limitations andwould be glad to consider and respond to any specific prop- osals Cannon Falls may prepare. 9. WAYZATA COMMUNITY EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE Several suggestions were made for two representatives to serve on the Wayzata Community Education Committee. 'Mayor Anderson stated that he would .contact prospective members. 10. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LETTER Discussion of the letter from -the DER regarding their disapproval of the ban of leg -hold traps in Medina. • Nancy Laurent asked that letter be written to the DER explaining the problems experienced inMedina with domestic animals becoming entrapped, some in traps abandoned for some time. 11. BILLS Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills; Order Checks # 8521-8573 in the amount of $17,245.04 and payrol Checks # 5593-5616 in the amount of $5913.82. Motion declared carried 12. SALARIES Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to increase salaries of all but police Officers by 8.6% plus 2% longevity for those employed 5 years or longer, pending individual review of any one posistion so as not to exceed an amount as set forth in the cities budget and subject to retroactive review to January 1st at time police negotiations are concluded. Motion declared carried Regarding Robert Derus returning to Medina Thomas crosby stated that he had suggested a Joint powers agreement with Corcoran and had asked that Derus present his proposal at the January 15th meeting. Regarding Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen's salary, Mr. Kohnen stated that he would like to meet with any interested Councilmember before the January 15th meeting to discuss his proposal for 1980. Regarding salary of Police Officer Robert Anderson; Council agreed that salary must remain as is until police negotiations are settled. Regarding Richard Krotzer's contract; Ron Duran stated that Mr. Krotzer is working more hours than the 66 included in his present contract. Councilmembers did not think it was necessary to amend the contract at this time. 13. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS William Reiser and Thomas Crosby will meet with the Long Lake Fire Department officials to discuss Medina'scontract. Mayor Anderson asked that Medina meet with all Fire Departments to discuss contract arrange- ments. 14. WATER SUPPLY COMPANY Discussion of the request by the Water Supply Company to increase water rates at Medina- Morningside from $1.65 to ;2.50 per thousand gallons. Motion by Lutz, seconded by crosby to deny increase to the Water Supply Co. based on the fact that a substantial increase was granted in August, 1979 and increasing to $2.50 per thousand would be out of line as far as percentage increases are being handled. Mr. Haugen would be welcome to attend the January 15th meeting to discuss further, if he so desires. Motion declared carried Mayor Anderson revived several items that he would like handled in the near future. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.N. ZV� Clerk,Treasurer January 2, 1980 ORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 2, 1980 8521 Elm Creek Conservation Commission 1,627.00 8522 LeFevere, Lefler, pearson & O'Brien 918.75 8523 Crow River News 38.40 8524 Crow River News 3.00 8525 IsBerg, Reisenberg, Chelseth, & Assoc. 610.00 8526 Northwestern Bell Telephone 147.21 8527 ,aright -Hennepin Electric 210.19 8528 Loretto Feed & Seed 13.00 8529 Woodlake Sanitary Landfill 19.00 5530 Rolf Erickson 728.41 8531 McCombs -Knutson 2,482.00 8532 physicans Health plan 767.76 8533 Charles Hoover 13.48 8534 Amoco Oil Co. 28.00 8535 jet Quick printing 156.40 8536 North Memorial medical Center 15.00 8537 Labor Relations Assoc. Inc. 500.00 8538 Loretto Towing 128.00 8539 Loren Kohnen 502.75 8540 Brooklyn printing & Adv. 75.00 8541 Richard Marklund 135.00 8542 Metropolitan Waste control Commission 133.65 8543 State Building insp. surcharge 306.00 8544 Municipal & Private Services 108.20 8545 University of Minnesota 75.00 8546 Minn. State Tr as. - Dept. of Agr. 5.00 8547 Don E. Mayer 122.50 8548 Long Lake Ford Tractor 109.39 8549 Sam Bloom Iron & Metal 21.03 8550 Ziegler, Inc. 984.96 8551 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders 193.53 8552 warning Lites, Inc. 124.10 8553 Berts Drain Oil 50.00 8554 Reynolds Welding 34.80 8555 Fortin Hardware Co. 137.70 8556 State Treas. - Surplus property Fund 16.50 8557 Air Conditioning & Burner Service 243.47 8558 Leef Bros., Inc. 52.80 8559 Steve schmit plumbing 680.47 8560 Hamel Lumber & Supply 298.94 8561 Northern States power 509.52 8562 State of Minnesota - Sales Tax 62.16 8563 Richard Krotzer 467.50 8564 Minnegasco 41.13 8565 Metropolitan Waste Control 1,728.87 8566 Don Streicher Guns, Tnc. 4.35 8567 Safety-Kleen Corp. 31.50 8568 Hamel Electric 538.15 8569 VOID - 8570 Jerome Lapond 213.00 8571 Robert Anderson 185.80 8572 state of Minn. Soc. Sec. 180.02 8573 PERA 466.65 17,245.04 288 PAYROLL CHECKS — JANUARY 2, 1980 5593 Thomas Anderson 10o.00 5594 Thomas Crosby 70.00 5595 Nancy Laurent 7o.00 5596 Sarah Lutz 7o.00 5597 William Reiser 7o.00 5598 Robert Anderson 231.60 5599 Charles Hoover 583.20 5600 Jerome LaFond 495.36 5601 Michael Rouillard 495.36 5602 James Dillman 431.72 5603 Robert Dressel 411,42 5604 Ronald Duran 487.07 5605 Donna Roehl 522.83 5606 Sylvia Rudolph 122.31 5607 Robert Derus 162.50 5608 Verna Hoover 49.50 5609 Ronald Reiser 2.50 5610 James Roehl 2.50 5611 Western Life Insurance Co. 27.70 5612 Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. 30.00 5613 Director of Internal Revenue 694.80 5614 Commissioner of Taxation 300.70 5615 State of Minn., Soc. Sec. 180.02 5616 PERA 320.89 5913. 82