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Home My Public Portal About01/03/1989 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - JANUARY 3, 1989 10766 Thomas Anderson $ 225.00 10767 Anne Theis 147.82 10768 Robert G. Mitchell 150.00 10769 Stephen Schmit 150.00 10770 Wilfred Scherer 150.00 10771 Wayne Wallace 654.52 10772 Jill McRae 921.90 10773 Richard Rabenort 930.49 10774 Michael Rouillard 854.40 10775 James Dillman 877.26 10776 Robert Dressel 855.80 10777 Karen Dahlberg 458.73 10778 JcEllen Hurr 1,003.95 10779 Donna Roehl 1,003.95 10780 Laura Skarda 492.84 10781 Sandra Larson 436.13 10782 Benedict Young 833.08 10783 Carolyn Smith 130.22 10784 Steven Scherer 37.94 10785 Jennifer Smith 38.43 10786 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (Fed.) 1,641.22 10787 Commissioner of Revenue 675.77 10788 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 664.64 10789 P.E.R.A. 716.52 $14,050.61 8840 Marilyn Adams 87.50 8841 Berniece Breitbarth 32.50 8842 Deanne Preston 67.19 8843 Bernice Sipe 22.50 $209.69 ORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 3, 1989 7186 Delta Dental 7187 Physicians Health Plan 7188 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 7189 Postmaster 7190 Budget Printing 7191 Henn. Co. Treas. 7192 Everything for the Office 7193 Copy Duplicating Products 7194 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assess. 7195 Carolyn Smith 7196 Fortin Hardware 7197 Elm Creek Watershed 7198 U.S. West 7199 Wright/Hennepin 7200 Medcenters Health 7201 Loretto Towing 7202 Henn. Co. Treas. 7203 Metro West Inspection Svc. 7204 Metro Waste Control 7205 Minn CUmu 7206 Long Lake Ford $ 448.05 2,358.00 664.64 300.00 23.75 31.00 651.13 109.31 1,504.50 2.05 191.03 1,640.50 286.89 982.40 97.85 12.00 840.50 7,857.55 1,433.34 51.00 65.40 (CONTINUED) ORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 3, 1989 7207 Genuine Parts 103.92 7208 NSP 1,483.49 7209 Commissioner of Revenue 899.05 7210 Hamel Bldg. Ctr. 35.40 7211 P.E.R.A. 928.61 7212 Lefevere, Lefler 5,104.90 7213 Acme Typewriter 63.25 7214 Insty Prints 66.00 7215 Ditter, Inc. 2,360.29 7216 Scherer Farms 279.30 7217 Intl Assn. of Chiefs of Police 100.00 7218 Minnesota Cellular 43.50 7219 Jim Dillman 60.00 7220 Bob Dressel 60.00 7221 Zep Manufacturing 39.27 7222 Uniforms Unlimited 95.55 7223 Don E. Mayer 152.56 7224 Woodlake Sanitary Landfill 150.00 7225 Safety Kleen 47.25 7226 Goodyear Auto 9.75 7227 Henn. Co. Treas. 13.65 7228 Henn. Co. Treas. 46.20 7229 City of Loretto 103.15 7230 North Memorial 128.00 7231 Ben Young 60.00 7232 State Of Minn. 140.00 7233 Karen Dahlberg 41.61 7234 Culligan 35.30 7235 Allstar Electric 543.86 7236 Snyder Drug 7.19 7237 John M. Schoening 1,072.50 7238 Orono Community Education 140.00 7239 Bus. Records Corp. 2.93 7240 Minn. Crime Prevent. Officers Assn. 25.00 7241 MEMA 25.00 7242 A T & T 121.42 7243 Don Wendling 500.00 7244 Computer Place 115.92 7245 The Pioneer 24.60 7246 Stevens Well 6,711.75 7247 Mark Hurd 1,100.00 7248 Ron Graves 25,899.12 7249 Rolf Erickson 21.20 7250 Automatic Garage Door 42.56 7251 Credit Bureau 7.00 7252 LWSM 2,400.00 7253 MacQueen Equip. 4,300.00 7254 Rockford Newsleader 9.70 $75,270.64 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, January 3, -J 1 1989 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Robert Mitchell, Stephen Schmit; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JOEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police Chief, Richard Rabenort; Attorney, Ron Batty; Engineer, Glenn Cook 1. Donna Roehl administered the Oath of Office to Mayor, Thomas Anderson and Council - members, Wilfred Scherer and Robert Mitchell. Donna Roehl administered the Oath to newly hired police officer, Richard blevins. 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to remove discussion on Hackamore Rd. from the agenda and to add discussion of general city administration, to the agenda. Motion declared carried 3. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 1988 Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to correct Item 4, Page 146 of December 20th minutes; probation of new police officer, Richard Blevins shall be twelve months. Motion declared carried 4. MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1988 Donna Roehl explained that two items had been omitted from the June 7th minutes, which had been found when Fred Keller asked for a copy of the minutes regarding his request for sewer. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to approve addition of the following two items to the June 7, 1988 minutes: FRED KELLER, REQUEST FOR SEWER JoEllen Hurr reported that Fred Keller securing sewer to serve property south to communicate the request to Orono. Thomas Anderson stated that the Medina effective. Robert Mitchell asked what lot size Orono would expect Medina to approve; that he would like to deny a request that would create a small lot subdivision and that he believed that Orono would be contacting Medina regarding amending the Long Lake/Orono/Medina agreement because that had gotten approval from the Metropolitan Council to expand sewer service. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to contact Orono regarding the number of additional sewer units Medina might be able to obtain. Motion declared carried had spoken to her regarding the possibility of his of Medina Morningside. She asked if Council wished Morningside system needed more users, to be cost CLIFFORD RASKOB, SURVEY Thomas Anderson asked why Clifford Raskob, 2412 Holy Name Dr., was required to obtain a survey of his property before he constructed a deck onto his house, as it was obvious that the lot was very deep. JoEllen Hurr stated that if it is not clear that there is sufficient footage to meet the setbacks a survey is required and in this situation the setbacks on the south side are not obvious, at least from looking at the half -section map. Thomas Anderson stated that if setbacks are obvious a survey should not be required. JoEllen Hurr stated that a visual inspection could be made to determine setbacks. Motion to add the above to the June 7, 1988 minutes, declared carried 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT Firearms Training Richard Rabenort reported that he had found two firearms training sessions for instructors; One in Dakota County for eight days, in June at a cost of $500 and the other in Springfield Massachusetts for 10 days, immediately,for $1000. He stated that he believed that the state would reimburse the city for a portion of f the cost. Robert Mitchell asked if there were other training locations if every police department in Minnesota had to have a trainer. Rick Rabenort stated that Loren Kohnen was trying to find someone through the Delano Sportsmans Club that might be able to train an instructor. Anne Theis stated that the city should seriously consider sending the Chief to Massa- chusetts. Robert Mitchell asked that the matter be delayed until January 17th. * CONSENT AGENDA * 6. 1989 CIGARETTE LICENSES Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve 1989 Cigarette licenses for: Medina Motel, Medina Recreations, Big Woods Saloon, Inn Kahoots, Rolling Green Country Club, Stop 'N Go Liquors, Tom's Superette, Westbound Off -Sale, Don Mayer Inc., Kunz Oil. Motion declared carried *7. 1989 APPOINTMENTS Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve the following list of 1989 appointments: Public Safety Commissioner, Robert Mitchell Administration, Park, Health and Welfare Commissioner, Stephen schmit Public Works Commissioner, Wilfred scherer Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Anne Theis Promotion and dEvelopment Director, Robert Mitchell Pioneer Creek Watershed Commission Representative, Anne Theis Elm Creek Watershed Commission Representative, Laurence Elwell Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission Representatives, Thomas Anderson, Anne Hofkin Northwest Hennepin League of Cities Representative, Thomas Anderson Weed and Tree Inspector, Howard schleif Fire Marshal, Loren Kohnen Sign Administrator, Loren Kohnen West Hennepin Recycling Commission Representative, Donna Roehl Deputy Clerk, Laura Skarda City Engineer, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates City attorney, LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien and drawz Official Newspaper, Crow River News Official Depositories, Farmers State Bank of Hamel, First National Bank of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Marquette National Bank, Merrill Lynch, Twin City Federal, Sherson-Lehman- Hutton Acting Mayor, Wilfred Scherer Motion declared carried 8. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT * U.S. West Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 89-1, allowing U.S. West to bury lines to serve 4365 Willow Dr. Motion declared carried Snow Plow Jim Dillman reported that a new snow plow had been damaged. He stated that the old in an emergency. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to way snow plow at a cost of $4300. Motion declared carried had been purchased one could be fixed authorize purchase to replace an old one that and used as a replacement of a Wausau Schmidt one- 9. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Fence Ordinance JoEllen Hurr explained that the Independence Beach area has a number of fences that may be problems for either the city with regards to street maintenance or neighbors with 5 regards to lake view. She stated that the ordinance should be reviewed to address height and location for some areas of the city. She reported that the fence on the Malchow property had prompted the Planning Commission to discuss the need for a change. Joe Malchow stated that he would wait for council action on his fence issue until the Planning Commission and City Council had reviewed the ordinance. He stated that he had spoken with Bill Nelson and had been told that the building inspector had said that he could put up a 6 ft. fence on the property line. Council discussed setbacks from lake and road right-of-way. JoEllen Hurr stated that Jim Dillman was working with Rex Hasek on his fence problem. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to table action on the Joe Malchow fence setback variance application until the Planning Commission completes its review of the ordinance. Motion declared carried Wayne Popham, Variance Wayne Popham explained that the property he purchased on Hamel Rd. has 14 acres of build- able area; that there is a 200 ft. setback requirement from Unnamed Lake, with the corner of the house designed to be 150 ft. from the lake while it should be 400 ft. because the height of the tower at one end of the house is higher than the 30 ft. allowed by ordinance. Robert Mitchell stated that the tower is only a small part of the structure. Stephen Schmit stated that he had no problem approving the setback variance if the main part of the building meets the setbacks; his main concern being fire protection. Thomas Anderson asked if the building could be moved 50 ft. to the east so that the set- backs could be met. Wayne Popham stated that the barn also needed to be located on the site and that they would be appearing before the Planning Commission with that application. Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a setback and height variance to Wayne Popham to allow construction of a house at 2735 Hamel Rd. Hardship being topography of the property, uneven lake shoreline and tower being an architectual feature with no bedrooms. Motion declared carried Jack Ebert, Variance JoEllen Hurr reviewed the application of Jack Ebert to construct a deck on the Dockside unit at 2795 Co. Rd. 19. She stated the deck would be 108 sq. ft. and would not encroach on the 75 ft. lake setback. Anne Theis stated that this is the last Dockside residence to request a variance for a deck, all other units now have decks. Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a variance to Jack Ebert to construct a deck at 2795 Co. Rd. 19, according to Planning Commission recommendations. Motion declared carried J B Farms, Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr stated that Beatrice Moyle, owner of JB Farms, had made application for an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 70 x 90 ft. barn at 4650 Maple St. Thomas Anderson asked if the request exceeds any city ordinance. JoEllen stated that it did not and she reviewed Planning Commission recommendations. Robert Mitchell asked that the item regarding payment of $15,000 toward improvement of Maple St. be put into a form that.would be enforceable. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution approving an amendment to the JB Farms Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 70 x 90 ft. barn, according to Planning Commission recommendations and enforceable language regarding payment of $15,000 toward improvement of Maple St. Motion declared carried Douglas Leatherdale, Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr stated that Douglas Leatherdale had made application for construction of an additional accessory building on his property at 2075 Cottonwood Tr., to be used as 5 a garage, and because there is an existing barn on the property a Conditional Use Permit is needed. She stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed the application and recommended approval. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a Conditional Use Permit to Douglas Leatherdale to construct an accessory building at 2075 Cottonwood Tr. which is to be used as a garage, according to Planning Commission recommendations. Motion declared carried 10. ENGINEERING RATES Council reviewed the proposed rate schedule submitted by Bonestroo and associates and asked Glenn Cook to relay a request that in the future such proposals be submitted to the city prior to budget time. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to approve the engineers rates for 1989 according to schedule submitted by Bonestroo and Associates. Motion declared carried 11. TAX FORFEIT LOT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Donna Roehl reported that the city attorney had reviewed State Statutes regarding removal of special assessments on tax forfeit property and had determined that a Public Hearing is not necessary. Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 89-2, to not reassess Lot 24, Block 7, Independence Beach, a tax forfeit parcel purchased by Roy Leroux and combined with a parcel which has an existing special assessment. Motion declared carried 12. GARBAGE HAULING LICENSING Ron Batty made several suggestions for clarification of the Request for Proposals for garbage hauling licenses. Council agreed to a two year license, changes in the escalation clause language and changes in the schedule for acceptance of bids. 13. CITY HALL REMODELING Thomas Anderson stated that Change Order # 2 reflects a reduction of the total cost by $125 due to a change in the type of door on the interview room. Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to approve Change Order # 2, reduction by $125 of total contract price. Motion declared carried 14. BILLS Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to pay the bills; Order Checks # 7186 -7254 in the amount of $75,270.64 and Payroll Checks # 10766-10789 and 8840-8843 in the amount of $14,260.30. Motion declared carried 15. ADMINISTRATION Thomas Anderson explained that he had discussed the terms of a contract with JoEllen Hurr and that she had agreed to reduce the monthly retainer to $750. He also asked if members wished to discuss the possibility of a zoning administrator/city administrator, if JoEllen Hurr decides to leave city employment. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. 049-71.- -7-2-2A.-1 4-4 e_..2 Clerk -Treasurer Mayor