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Home My Public Portal About01/02/91 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - JANUARY 2, 1991 11938 Gary Acromite $ 221.74 11939 Ann C. Thies 147.82 11.940 Robert Mitchell 150.00 11941 Philip Zietlow 150.00 11942 Wilfred Scherer 150.00 11943 Wayne Wallace 712.96 11944 Jic1J McRae 904.96 11945 Richard Rabenort 1,072.19 11946 Michael Rouilaaald 1,012.89 11947 James Dillman 912.45 11948 Robert Dressel 835.16 11949 Cecilia Vieau 279.45 11950 Donna Roehl 1,055.37 11951 Laura Skarda 525.04 11952 Sandra Larson 484.98 11953 Shannon Formisano 68.98 11954 Benedict Young 855.42 11955 Danna Mugalla 291.42 11956 Thomas Palesch 45.00 11957 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (Fed.) 1,649.34 11958 Commissioner of Revenue 655.77 11959 P.E.R.A. 750.87 11960 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 621.67 $13,553.48 ORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 2, 1991 9285 Delta Dental 324.80 9286 PHP 2,115.50 9287 Farmers State Bank S.S. 621.67 9288 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assess. 1,728.00 9289 Elm Creek Watershed 1,929.00 9290 U.S.West 301.64 9291 Wright/Hennepin Electric 1,148.31 9292 Medcenters Health 120.00 9293 Marjorie Vigoren 328.16 9294 Henn. Co. Gen. Acctg. Div. 473.50 9295 Metro Waste Control 6,080.00 9296 MPCA 25.00 9297 Genuine Parts 272.83 9298 NSP 1,452.86 9299 Commissioner of Revenue 680.73 9300 P.E.R.A. 985.51 9301 Bonestroo, Rosene 5,210.63 9302 Commercial Life 34.00 9303 St. Paul Stamp Works 60.35 9304 Univ. of Minn. 196.00 9305 NSP 599.20 9306 Intl. Assn. of Chiefs of Police 100.00 9307 Henn. Co. Chiefs of Police 40.00 9308 Cellular One 90.79 9309 Jim Dillman 75.00 9310 Bob Dressel 75.00 9311 Feed Rite 284.67 9312 Don Mayer 680.00 9313 Randy's Sanitation 74.73 2 ORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 2, 1991 (CONT'D) 9314 Henn. Co. Treas. $ 90.00 9315 Ben Young 75.00 9316 Aquarious Development 60.00 9317 Allstar Electric 152.55 9318 Holmes & Graven 9,516.32 9319 West Hennepin Auto 959.94 9320 A T & T Credit 121.42 9321 Don Wendling 25.00 9322 Metro Council 8,000.00 9323 Farmers Ins. Group 1,905.74 9324 Hassan Township 78.82 9325 City of Richfield 1,500.00 9326 Slumberland 124.99 9:27 Enforcement Prod. 841.98 9328 William Busch 200.00 9329 Wayne Neddermeyer 51.15 9330 Scott Dallman 50.00 9331 Arteka 57.00 9332 Inn Kahoots 212.75 9333 Jack Machula 88.90 9334 John Menard 74.00 9335 Joseph Pastorek 92.35 9336 Bill Reed 145.00 9337 Randall Schumacher 54.25 9338 Bruce Whitehead 90.00 9339 Postmaster (WHRC) 700.00 9340 Postmaster (Medina) 300.00 $51,675.04 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Wednesday, January 2, 1991 at 7:30 F.M. for the purpose of approving minutes of December 18; 1990. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Anne Theis, Stephen Scbmit, Wilfred Scherer, Ro'ert Mitchell; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl 1. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 1990 Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to approve minutes of December 18, 1990, as presented. Motion declared carried Thomas Crosby stated that he wanted to express his appreciation to Tom Anderson for all the work that he had done and for all the hours he had worked for Medina during the twelve years that he had been Mayor. Oath of Office was administered by the Clerk -Treasurer to Mayor, Gary Acromite and Council - members, Ann Thies and Philip Zietlow. Mayor Acromite then called the meeting to order. Present: Mayor, Gary Acromite; Councilmembers, Ann Thies, Wilfred Scherer, Roi.ert Mitchell, Philip Zietlow; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police Chief,Richard Rabenort; Zoning Administrator, Loren Kohnen; Engineer, Glenn Cook; Attorney, Ron Batty 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Acromite, seconded by Thies to discuss the following additional items: Co. Rd. 116 Comprehensive Plan amendment Status of Awes Conditional Use Permit Status of Dale Johnson Conditional Use Permit Hunterland Corp., Tuckborough Farm 2nd Addition, final subdivision approval Wally Doerr, Compeat Inc., report Remove Clyde Libby item from consent agenda Motion declared carried 2. POLICE DEPARTMENT New officer hiring Moved by Thies, seconded by Scherer to hir Don Holtz and Scott Stillman at the 1990 contract beginning- pay rate, provided that psychological test results are satisfactory. Motion declared carried Union Negotiations Rick Rabenort reported that they will be meeting the week of January 7th to continue contract negotiations. 3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Independence Beach Water Treatment Glenn Cook explained the proposal to do a study to determine the most economical method of removing iron and manganese from the Independence Beach water supply, through eit^r a treatment plant or individual home treatment units. He stated that they could complete the study within 10 days at a cost of $2600. Philip Zietlow state additional water analysis was needed before a study of systems was done. He stated that he needed to know more about the city becoming involved in loaning money to homeowners to purchase a system or perhaps some test systems should be put in individual homes. Gary Acromite stated that it seemed to be taking a long time to solve the problem. Wilfred Scherer stated that some residents have home treatment facilities. He asked if a survey should be done. Moved by Acromite, seconded by Mitchell to ask the committee to get additional water analysis information and prepare a plan and time line for solution of the problem. Motion declared carried 44 1991 APPOINTMENTS Moved by Acromite, seconded by Scherer to appoint Robert Mitchell as Acting Mayor; the Crow River News as Official Newspaper and Farmers State Bank of Hamel, First Bank, Minn- eapolis, Marquette Bank, American National Bank, Merrill Lynch, Prudential-Bache, Shearson - Lehman Brothers, as Official Depositories. Motion declared carried The following appointments were Commissioner of Public Safety Public Works Planning and Zoning Special Projects Parks, Health, Welfare Administration City Attorney " Engineer Elm Creek Watershed Comm. Pioneer Creek Watershed NW Henn. League of Cities West Hennepin Recycling " Human Services Lake Minnetonka Cable Comm." Fire Marshal Sign Administrator Deputy Clerk Weed and Tree Inspector Rep. made by Mayor Acromite: Ann Thies Robert Mitchell Phil Zietlow Wilfred Scherer Gary Acromite Holmes and Graven (Ron Batty) Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik (Glenn Cook) Larry Elwell; Gary Acromite, alternate Anne Theis Gary Acromite Donna Roehl Wilfred Scherer Tom Anderson until middle of 1991; Gary Acromite, alternate Loren Kohnen Laura Skarda Phil Zietlow 5. CO. RD. 116 Robert Mitchell presented a prepared resolution rescinding previous council action for extension of Co. Rd. 116 through the city. Council discussed ways in which Medina Rd. could be improved without excessive assessments to the few property owners whose property abuts the road. Wilfred Scherer stated that an assessment policy would have to be fair to those who have already been assessed for road improvements. Robert Mitchell stated that Tamarack Dr. residents paid a greater share of the road costs because they wanted a blacktopped road. Gary Acromite stated that council should find out what the residents want and strive for a middle ground. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Zietlow to adopt Resolution 91-1, denying Co. Rd. 116 through the city. Motion carried Voting No -Scherer Robert Mitchell suggested that a questionaire be sent to the residents with reviewal by the council at the January 15th meeting. 6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Glenn Cook stated that his firm is preparing information regarding sewers and traffic on Hwy. 55, which the Metropolitan Council h as asked for, with the Comprehensive Plan on hold until the information is supplied to them. Philip Zietlow stated that he has some questions regarding the park plan and he asked if a request for less sewer would assist the city in having the plan approved. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Acromite to discuss the comprehensive plan at the January 15th meeting. Motion declared carried * CONSENT AGENDA 7. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Clyde Libby, Variance , 8:45 P.M. Wilfred Scherer was absent for this portion of the meeting. Gary Acromite stated that council is in an awkward position of either raving to approve or deny the resolution that had been prepared. Philip Zietlow stated that the Planning Commission could not find a hardship for the variance. Ross Thorfinnson, attorney for Clyde Libby, stated that the hardship is Lot 2, which has a house and does not have an alternate septic system site. The perpetual easement that would be granted would provide for property on which an alternate site for Lot 2 could be located. He stated that he could not find anything in the cities ordinance that requires a council to act twice on an item, once to authorize preparation of a resolution and then to act on that resolution at a future meeting. He stated that his client believed that the action taken on December 18th was the final action. Robert Mitchell stated that the entire property, 3.65 acres, is less than would be allowed for one site. Gary Acromite asked if there would be sufficient septic system soil to support systems for two houses. Doren Konnen stated that there would be sufficient soil,although he did not know what would happen if the second system failed. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Zietlow to authorize preparation of a resolution denying lot size variance to Clyde Libby, as property is under 5 acre minimum, has been in common ownership: and Libby had been told he might have to sell the entire property as one site. Motion carries: Voting No-Acromite Hunterland Corporation, Tuckborough Farm 2nd Addition, subdivision approval, 9:10 P.M. Ron Batty explainer that the preliminary resolution approving the Tuckborough Farm 2nd Addition is before council, plus a request that staff be authorized to prepare a resolution granting final aparoval. He stated that one building hermit could be issued on the 2nd Addition. Glenn Cook stated that he had talked to Jim Fenning about a waiver of assessment for Medina Rd. but that the city would have to give him a dollar amount. Ted Kuller, 2702 Parkview Dr.; asked if the city wanted the Street of Dreams at Tuckborough Farm with 80,000 people looking at houses and granted to move to Medina Gary Petrucci, 2.975 Co. Rd. 24, asked if the Street of Dreams could be considered a business because a fee was to be charged to anyone touring the houses. Gary Acromite stated that the Street of Dreams discussion was separate from the subdivision discussion and. should ',e discussed separately. Regarding the subdivision he stated that the resolution should include a legal description for the road termination in the subdivision and a dollar amount for the letter of credit should be included. Jim Fenning stated that 4/10 of the lot '•.dad been assess for Hunter Dr. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies to adopt Resolution 91-2, granting preliminary subdivision approval to Tuckborough Farm 2nd Addition with Item 3 to specify amount of letter of credit. Motion declarer carried Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a final subdivision resolution for Tuckborough Farm 2nd Addition to include a -waiver of assessment for Medina Rd. and legal description. for termination of subdivision roar. Motion declared carries: MOVa.11 by Mitchll, seconded by Scherer to grant one building permit for Tuckborough Farm 2nd Addition. Motion declared carried Scott Bergerson, Setback Variance Loren Kohnen es�.lained that Scott Bergerson had made application for a 3 ft. setback variance from Holy Name Lake and a 3 ft. 10inch setback variance from the side yard, to allow for replacing a deck with a kitchen at 325 Lakeview Rd. Philipp Zietlow stated that tha setback of this house would be similar to other .Houses in the area Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies to authorize preparation of a resolution granting two setback variances to Scott Bergerson at 325 Lakeview Rth to allow a deck to be removed and replaced by a kitchen, hardship being that the house was built when setback requirements were lass, the addition seuares off the, house and setbacks are similar to that of neighbors; with notice that no future variances are to be grantee: on the property. M"Lion aeclared carried s Robert Bradley, Conditional Use Permit for Doq Kennel Loren Kohnen explained that Robert Bradley has made application to construct a 22' by 48' dog kennel at 30000 Hamel Rd., to house 2.5 adult dogs and 10 puppies. He stated that a barn with an apartment would be constructed, plus a house at a later date. He explained that the dogs would be for the personal use of Mr. Bradley and that the Planning Commission had recommended approval with a number of conditions. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Zietlow to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a Conditional Use Permit to Robert Bradley to construct a residential dog kennel at 3000 Hamel Rd., according to Planning Commission recommendations. Motion declared carried * 8. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to hold a joint city council/planning commission meeting on January 8, 1991 at 6:45 P.M. Motion declared carried * 9. 1991 CIGARETTE LICENSES Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to approve 1991 cigarette licenses for: Rolling Green Country Club, Medina Entertainment Center, Don Mayer Inc.; Finaserve, Anderson Liquors, Tom's Superette, Inn Kahoots, Big Woods Saloon, Walter G. Anderson Co., Stop'N Go Liquors. Motion declared carried * 10. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to schedule the Board of Review meeting on April 2, 1991 at 6:30 P.M. Motion declared carried 11. CHARLIE PANGIER Charlie Pangier asked' that he not be charged the $12.00 per year recycling fee as he pre- ferred not to do business with Polka Dot and would bring his materials to city hall. Donna Roehl reported that very few residents are not charged the fee, mainly some senior citizens and residents living on Hackamore Rd. who recycled with Corcoran before Medina started its program. She stated that charges help to defray costs of the cities program which are now partially funded by Hennepin County. Gary Acromite stated that he would like more time to study the recycling program. 1.2. HWY. 12 CORRIDOR STUDY Gary Acromite explained that traffic counts are being analyzed for the possibility of con- sidering a Hwy. 1.2 corridor along Co. Rd. 1.1. He stated that Orono and Long Lake see this as a solution to their problem so he would like to hold an informational meeting to provide Medina residents with facts from the state department of transportation. Ted Kuller, 2702 Parkview Dr., stated that Medina should notify the state that the city does not want the road. Gary Acromite stated that he would prepare a resolution for the January 15th meeting. 1.3. COMPEAT INC. Loren Kohnen stated that Wally Doerr of Compeat guaranteeing that the leaves On his property on and a crop planted, Rcn Batty stated that he would like to have time to executive session. Moved by Acromite, seconded by on Tuesday, January 15th. Motion declared carried Inc. Co. would be willing to post a security RD. 1.16 would be worked into the soil evaluate the plan and discuss at an Scherer to discuss the Compeat matter in Executive Session Abstaining --Mitchell 14. LAURIE AWES, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Ron Batty explained that rezoning of the Awes property and Conditional Use Permit resolution, need to be brought before the council, also a petition and waiver of assessments needs to be gotten from Laurie Awes and Tom Kellin for the Awes property. Robert Mitchell asked if a PUD would be appropriate in this situation. Gary Acromite asked if some resolution of -the drainage problem on Gubbins property could 7 tie gotten before final approval was given. Moved by Mi.tcbell, seconded by Zintlow to arc' .language regarding correction of the draina.gc problem on the Gubbins property, to the Conditional Use Permit. Motion declared carried 15. DALE JOHNSON, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Ron Batty explained that a.draft of the PUD agreement for the Johnson property would be brought to the January 15th meeting. 1.6. PAYMENT OF BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to pay the bills; Order Checks # 9285-9340 in the amount of $51,675.04 and Payroll Checks # 11938-11960 in the amount of $13,553.48. Motion declared carried 17. PLANNING COMMISSION Philip Zietlow reported that he would be resigning from the Planning Commission and would like to discuss ap;.licants at the January 15th meeting. Gary Acromite asked if he would not resin:.. until after the January 8th Planning Commission meeting. 18. E.MIL JUBERT LETTER Gary Acromite read letter from Emil Jubert in which he expressed dissatisfaction with verbal abuse by some residents toward the elected officials at the December 4th. city council meeting. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies to adjourn.. Motion, declared carried Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Clerk -Treasurer January 2, 1991