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Home My Public Portal About01/06/1987 CCMORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 6, 1987 5394 Delta Dental 5395 Physician's Health Plan 5396 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 5397 Postmaster 5398 City Desk Computer Warehouse 5399 Donna Roehl 5400 St. Paul Stamp Works, Inc. 5401 MECC 5402 Budget Printing 5403 Henn.Co. Treas. 5404 Everything for the Office 5405 Star City Conference 5406 Daytons 5407 CDP 5408 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assess. 5409 Postmaster 5410 Carolyn Smith 5411 Fortin Hardware 5412 West Photo 5413 State Treas. Surplus 5414 JoEllen Hurr 5415 Elm Creek Watershed 5416 Bruce A. Liesch Assoc. 5417 Northwestern Bell 5418 A T & T 5419 Wright -Hennepin Elec. 5420 Medcenters Health Plan 5421 MN Chiefs of Police 5422 The Photo Factory 5423 Emergency Service Syst. 5424 MPH Ind. 5425 M bil 5426 Streicher's 5427 American Cas. Co. 5428 Loretto Towing 5429 Henn. Co. Gen. Acctg. Div. 5430 Metro West Inspection Services 5431 Metro Waste Control Comm. 5432 MPCS 5433 Minn Comm 5434 Long Lake Ford Tractor 5435 John's Auto & Truck 5436 Long Lake Tire 5437 Genuine Parts 5438 Reynolds Welding 5439 STS Consultants 5440 Sathre-Bergquist 5441 N.S.P. 5442 Viking Safety Products 5443 Latour Const. 5444 Commissioner of Revenue 5445 City of Orono 5446 Burlington Northern Railroad 5447 Metro Waste Control 5448 Tri State Pump 272.60 1,397.34 6.00 200.00 102.18 7.99 26.30 408.00 32.65 52.90 87.89 21.20 360.19 93.46 1,306.00 8.30 41.86 308.79 189.95 189.65 12.20 2,950.00 1,361.89 258.15 91.18 843.19 69.85 -1g-,)@ vo r CD 4.40 24.25 51.85 66.00 32.85 2,360.00 199.39 934.75 9,366.52 5,172.75 i 30.00 25.75 37.74 136.55 351.68 62.74 12.40 146.00 440.00 1,406.33 93.42 27,574.13 487.44 80.20 750.00 9,080.35 957.00 ORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 6, 1987 (CONT'D) 5449 North Star Waterworks Prod. 25.25 5450 Dale C. Olson 116.51 5451 P.E.R.A. 272.41 5452 Soc. Security Retirement Div. \ o(D '3O -36 5453 Delta Dental 36.95 5454 Physician's Health Plan 199.62 5455 University of Minnesota V O1J 100.00 PAYROLL CHECKS - JANUARY 6, 1987 9574 Thomas Anderson 9575 Anne Theis 9576 Robert Mitchell 9577 Stephen Schmit 9578 Wilfred Scherer 9579 Jill Hodapp 9580 Michael Rouillard 9581 James Dillman 9582 Robert Dressel 9583 Francis Pumarlo 9584 JoEllen Hurr 9585 Donna Roehl 9586 Laura Skarda 9587 David Schmit 9588 Carolyn Smith 9589 Law Enforcement Labor Services 9590 Prudential 9591 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 9592 Commissioner of Revenue 9593 P.E.R.A. 9594 Social Security Retirement Division yoto �r A31.94 150.00 98.55 100.00 98.55 100.00 297.43 361.27 366.18 405.49 345.20 846.06 846.06 252.12 43.36 56.67 37.00 8.30 468.01 222.96 230.25 -3.&2.30 $5,635.82 S 333. 4 l� The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, January 6. 1987 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Robert Mitchell, Stephen Schmit; Clerk -Treas- urer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police Chief, Richard Rabenort; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineer, Glenn Cook 1. OATH OF OFFICE Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl, administered the Oath of0ffice to Mayor, Thomas Anderson and Councilmembers, Anne Theis and Stephen Schmit. 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to discuss the following additional items: Purchase of pressure washer Metropolitan Council Planning Grant Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, SAC Charges Feasibility report for Holy Name Dr. and Lakeview Rd. (added to Consent Agenda) Motion declared carried 3. CONSENT AGENDA, ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to remove the following items from the Consent Agenda: Ron Roberts, On -Sale NOn-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Minnegasco House Doctor Program Comparable Worth Motion declared carried 4. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved as Consent Agenda, noted with an * *5. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 1986 Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve the minutes of December 16, 1986, as presented. Motion declared carried *6. 1987 APPOINTMENTS Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to appoint the following for 1987: Public Safety Commissioner -Robert Mitchell Public Works Commissioner -Wilfred Scherer Planning and Zoning Commissioner -Anne Theis Parks and General Administration Commissioner -Stephen Schmit Promotion and Development Director -Robert Mitchell Health and Welfare Director, Stephen Schmit Pioneer Creek Watershed Commission Representative -Anne Theis Elm Creek Watershed Commission representative -Laurence Elwell Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission Representatives, Thomas Anderson and Jerome Roehl Weed and Tree Inspector -Howard Schleif Fire Marshall -Loren Kohnen Acting Mayor -Wilfred Scherer City Engineer-Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Assoc. Inc. City Attorney-LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien and Drawz Official Depositories -Farmers State Bank of Hamel; First National Bank of St. Paul; Dain Bosworth; American National Bank of St. Paul; Marquette National Bank; First National Bank of Mlnneapolis Offical Newspaper -Crow River News Deputh Clerk -Laura Skarda Motion declared carried 4 *7. CIGARETTE LICENSES Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to grant the following Cigarette Licenses for 1987: Medina Motor Inn; Medina Recreations; Inn Kahoots; Big Woods Saloon; Stop 'N Go Liquors; Westbound Llquors; Don Mayer Inc; Kunz Oil Co.; Rolling Green Country Club; Tom's Superette; Hamel Pizza Factory. Motion declared carried *8. POLICE UNION CONTRACT Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to negotiate the Police Union con- tract according to the following changes from the 1986 contract: 1. Maternity Leave --according to State Law with City Attorney Approval. 2. Clothing Allowance--$390.00 for 1987; $10.00 increase for 1988. 3. Salary increase--1987 a 3% increase; 1988 a 3% increase. 4. Sick Leave --No cap but one half must be taken as vacation each year or lost. NO accumulation over 960 hours may be used for severance pay. 5. Severance Pay --One fourth sick leave accumulation shall, be paid after 5 years service and one-thirdsick leave after 20 years service. 6. Health Insurance --Actual cost for 1987 with $15.00 increase in 1988. Motion declared carried *9. HOLY NAME DR./MEDINA RD. IMPROVEMENT Moved byTheis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-1, Ordering Feasibility Report and scheduling a Public Hearing on February 17, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. for improvement of Holy Name Dr. and Medina Rd. Motion declared carried *10. LAKEVIEW RD. IMPROVEMENT Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-2, Ordering Feasibility Report and scheduling a Public Hearing on February 17, 1987 at 8:30 P.M. for improvement of Lakeview Rd. Motion declared carried *11. ST. ANNE'S CHURCH Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve Gambling Licenses for St. Anne's Church for January 18, 1987 and February 15, 1987. Motion decicared carried *12. TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT 1-4 Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-5, approving Tax Increment District 1-4, which included the Loram property on Arrow- head Dr. Motion declared carried 13. RON ROBERTS, NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE Donna Roehl reported that the application of Ron Roberts for a Non -Intox- icating Malt Liquor License for the HamelPizza Factory had been approved by the Police department and that Council would need to decide the amount of the license fee, if the license were approved. She stated that in previous situations license fees were pro -rated for a portion of a year. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to approve the Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor license of Ron Roberts for the Hamel Pizza Factory for the balance of the 1986-87 license period ending in June, with the fee to be prorated at $50.00. Motion declared carried 14. MINNEGASCO HOUSEDOCTOR PROGRAM Donna Roehl reported that the Council would need to appoint two indiv- iduals to serve as committee members if the housedoctor program was approved. She stated that Medina needed to appoint a Senior Citizen and a member of a Volunteer Organization. 44 Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-3, participation in the Mlnnegasco Housedoctor Program with the cities of Robbinsdale and Maple Grove, with West Hennepin HumanServices to administer the program and Resolution 87-4, authorizing the City of Robbinsdale to make application to the State of Minnesota for administration grant funds and to table appoint- ment of the two reporesentatives until January 20th. ;Motion declared carried 15. PULBIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Pressure Washer Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to authorize purchase of a pressure washer for $2495.00 as approved in the 1987 budget. Motion declared carried 16. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT SAC Charges JoEllen HUrr explained that beginning in January, 1987, only those buildings which have sewer availabble will need to pay a SAC Charge at the time that a building permit is secured. Bruce Neumann, Variance JoEllen Hurr explained that Bruce Neumann, 25 Hamel Rd., had made application for a 6 ft. rear yard setback variance to allow him to complete a 9' by 36' addition to his garage that he had started without a building permit. She stated that the setback requirement is 30 ft and that his existing building has metal siding which does not meet performance standards. She explained that the Planning Commission vote had ended in a tie soa second motion had been approved which would have allowed a 15 ft. variance for an addition to the west, rather than the existing application. Anne Theis asked how close the addition was to the neighbors structure. Bruce Neumann stated that their building ws about 15 ft. from the lot line. He asked that the matter be tabled until the Performance Standards Ordiannce was discussed, for his building. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to deny the Bruce Neumann variance as hardship has not been proven. Motion declared carried ThomasAnderson asked if Bruce Neumann wished Council to consider the alternate motion that had been recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Neumann stated that he was not interested in that option. Paul Phillipps, Bond Reduction Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to allow reduction of the Paul Phillipps Bond, posted for road construction, according to recommendations made by staff, after inspection. Motion declared carried GeraldDykhoff, Land Alteration JoEllen HUrr explained that approval for the Dykhoff land alteration permit had been received from the Elm Creek Watershed Commission, but that the Soo LineRailroad and the State Highway Department would need to review. Vern Peterson, reporesenting Gerald Dykhoff, asked that he be given a list of all the agencies he needed to contact so that he could work on them all at the same time. Anne Theis asked if there was a large volume of dirt to be hauled to the site. Glenn Cook stated that there would be about 2300 truckloads. Moved by Mitchell,seconded by Theis to table action on the Gerald Dykhoff land alteration permit until applicant has completed all of the details. Motion decalred carried 6 Tupco JoEllen HUrr reported that she had inspected the Tupco woodchipping operation at 3000 Willow Dr., and found that there had been a great deal of improvement in the handling and storing of material. Thomas Anderson asked what recourse the city had, due to the fact that the fence had not been completed according to the time listed in the Condit- ional Use Permit, and the fact that Reed bales is no longer the principal owner. Richard Schieffer stated that he would not advise proceeding with revocation proceedings because the fence has now been constructed. He also stated that a permit is for property not people. JoEllen HUrr stated that she would bring photos to the January 20th meeting. MetropolitanCouncil Planning Grant JoEllen Hurr stated that the cities of Ramsey and Medina would be making an application for a grant to study collection of fees allocated to cities hosting landfills. Planning Commission Interviews and Appointments Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to appoint Leonard Leuer to a 3 year continuing term on the Planning Commission, ending March, 1990. Motion declared carried Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to appoint Ron Rogers to a 3 year continuing term on the Planning Commission, ending 1990. Motion declared carried The following applicants were interviewed for a 3 year and a 1 year term on the Planning Commission: Bruce Neumann, Tom Kellin, Geerry Burkstrand, Bernice Sipe, Ray Jacques. Council voted for the following by secret ballot: Ray Jacques, 1121 Cherokee Rd. for a 3 year term beginning March 1st. Tom Kellin, 4555 Pioneer Tr. for a 1 yeaer term, beginning immediately. Motion declared carried Dockside Variances Richard Schieffer reviewedhis memo regarding the Dockside development and variances that had been granted to the original project and a denial of additional variances that had been declared in 1984. He advised that each homeowner should make an application, rather than the homeowners association. Thomas Anderson asked if the new councilmembers wished to review the mat- erial before taking action. Moved by Mitchel, seconded by Scherer to table action on the Dockside variance applications until January 20th, pending receipt of individual applications and review by Councilmembers of the material. Motion declared carried 17.CO. RD.201 SPEED STUDY Donna Roehl reported that Hennepin County had completed a study of Co. Rd. 201 and had suggested ahat Medina request that MNDot review the area for the possibility of reducing the speed limit. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to request a traffic study of Co. Rd. 201, by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motion declared carried 18. COMPARABLE WORTH ADJUSTMENTS Council discussed Mayor Andersons and JoEllen Hurr's memos regarding Comparable Worth with Thomas Anderson's allowing for a 3/ increase for Donna Roehl and JoEllen Hurr and a 1/ increase for Jim Dillman, according to the dollar amount in the 1987 budget. JoEllen Hurr's memo requested an increase in the budgeted amount by an additional $2000 which would bring the three employees in line with the Police Chief's salary. She asked that Council vote on her request. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to endorse the Mayor's Comparable Worth salary adjustment plan. Jim Dillman stated that he was not interested in the increase. Motion decalred carried 7 19. FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Council discussed the possibility of hiring a full time office assistant, which had been included in the 1987 budget. JoEllen Hurr suggested that Sandi Larson be promoted from be promoted from part time to full time, after an evaluation and because she is familiar with the work. Anne Theis stated that during the times she has been in city Hall it has been very busy and that some additional help could be used. Thomas Anderson asked if the posistion should be advertized. Richard Schieffer stated that it was not a requirement. JoEllen Hurr stated that the city has done both advertizing and promoting from part time to full time and merely promoting to full time. Robert Mitchell stated that an evaluation of the need should be done and he believed that the posistion should be advertized. Stephen Schmit stated that he would like to wait until the January 20th meeting before making a decision. Moved by Mitchel, seconded by Scherer to table the matter until January 20. Motion declared carried 20. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief, Oath of Office Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl, administered the Oath of Office to Police Chief, Richard Rabenort. Police Department Staffing Council discussed Police department staff; hiring of a new officer and continuation of employment of Hennepin County Deputy. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Police Officer hiring committee and the Chief of POlice to discuss the proper method of hiring a new officer and to then proceed accordingly,. Motion declared carried Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to notify the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department that the city wishes to discontinue the service of the Deputy 60 days from this date. Motion declared carried 21. BIG WOODS SALOON, GAMBLING LICENSE DonnaRoehl reported that the City of Loretto allows Pull -tab gambling to begin at an earlier hour than Medina and that the Loretto Fire Deparment would like to begin at 2:00 P.M. at the Big Woods Saloon, rather than 4:00 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday's. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to allow Pull -tab Gambling to begin at 2:00 P.M. at the Big Woods Saloon. Motion declared carried 22. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to approve payment of the bills: Order Checks # 5394-5455 in the amount of $71,667.30 and Payroll Checks #9574- 9594 in the amount of $5,635.82. Moiton declared carried 8 23. BUILDING INSPECTING CONTRACT Robert Mitchell reviewed the prepared contract with Metro West Inspect- ing Services with 100% payment for Plan Reviews and 70% on Building and General Permits. Contract also includes Fire Marshll duties and Sign Administration duties. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to approve the Building Inspect- ing contract with Metro West Inspecting Services, for 1987. Motion declared carried Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Clerk -Treasurer January 6, 1987