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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01/16/1990 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - JANUARY 16, 1990 11369 Wayne Wallace 11370 Jill McRae 11371 Richard Rabenort 11372 Michael Rouillard 11373 Richard Blevins 11374 James Dillman 11375 Robert Dressel 11376 Karen Dahlberg 11377 Cecilia Vieau 11378 Donna Roehl 11379 Laura Skarda 11380 Sandra Larson 11381 Shannon Formisano 11382 Benedict Young 11383 Wilfred Scherer 11384 Law Enforcement Labor Svc. 11385 Henn. Co. Support & Collections 11386 Great West LIfe 11387 Farmers State Bank (Fed.) 11388 Commissioner of Revenue 11389 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 11390 P.E.R.A. 712.96 877.60 1,099.29 741.19 596.51 866.54 806.33 475.12 88.12 1,106.28 525.04 484.98 100.40 806.27 150.00 6E.00 432.00 285.00 1,866.14 732.10 618.81 837.35 $14,274.03 $ ORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 16, 1990 8295 Greater N.W. Office of R.E.As. 8296 Metropolitan Council 8297 Government Training Svc. 8298 St. Cloud State 8299 Tom Roehl Painting 8300 Budget Printing 8301 Polka Dot Recycling 8302 Kustom Electronics 8303 Mid America Meter 8304 Com ercial Life 8305 Marjorie Vigoren 8306 Postmaster 8307 STS Consultants 8308 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 8309 P.E.R.A. $ 1,642.00 8,000.00 175.00 968.00 464.95 801.00 1,034.80 1,605.00 1,550.00 4.90 299.27 150.00 309.09 618.81 1,118.04 $18,740.86 a 9 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16,1940'-' at 7:10 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Stephen Schmitt Robert Mitchell at 7:20 P.M.; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police Chief, Richard Rabenort; Zoning Admin- istrator, Loren Kohnen; Attorney,Ron Batty; Engineer, Glenn Cook 1. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE WATER SYSTEM, INFORMATIONAL MEETING Twenty Medina Morningside residents present Glenn Cook explained that Orono is planning for a water system to serve properties along Hwy. 12 and north to serve properties between Brown Rd. and Old Crystal Bay Rd. He stated that they are currently constructing a 700 gpm well and plan to construct a water tower sometime later. He stated that there is an option available for connecting the Medina Morningside system to the Orono system through an 8" main. The cost for this connection would be $158,900 to Medina; the cost for the water tower $545,150. Dividing the total cost by the number of existing and anticipated units in each city would cost each homeowner $1040 for the improved system. He stated that the benefits to Medina Morningside would be a second supply of water and a greater supply of water for fire fighting. He explained that there is $78,000 in the Medina Morningside sewer construction fund and $107,000 in the cities water revenue fund that might be allocated toward paying for a portion of the costs. Pat Headley, 2685 Bobolink Rd. asked if others that are not on the system would need to buy into the system if they connected to it at some future date. Glenn Cook stated that they would pay for the connection at the time that it was used. Cal Headley, 2685 Bobolink Rd. asked if Medina Morningside would have to pay for supplying water to properties to the north. Thomas Anderson explained that the Comprehensive Plan amendment included the Keller property for service in the near future, with other areas not being planned for service for twenty years. Jerry Johnson, 2445 Morningside Rd. asked why Medina Morningside is expected to pay for than one half of the cost of the line. Glenn Cook stated that Medina would be receiving one half of the benefit. Gary Aoromite, 2482 Bobolink Rd. asked if anyone had looked into improving the existing system. Glenn Cook stated that a 1000 gpm well would be needed, plus better mains and a good storage system. To reach a 1500 gpm capacity a storage facility of 150,000 to 200,000 is needed. Jerry Johnson asked if the existing system could accomodate forty additional Keller houses. Glenn Cook stated that it might possibly be adequate. Gary Acromite stated that he was not enthusiastic about paying for the system a second time. Doug Sorenson, 2645 Morningside Rd., asked if the existing lines were adequate if a new system were added. Glenn Cook stated that ten pounds of additional pressure might break the lines. Bill Sleck, 1382 Maplewood Dr. asked what the condition of the system was at this time. Jim Dillman explained that the wells are fine, the pressure tank may have reached its life expectancy and with the ground shiftina and old pipes, there might be breaks. He stated that a new pressure tank would cost $40,000. Bill Reed, 2732 Morningside Rd.,stated that Medina should wait until the line is built to Co. Rd. 6. Joyce Anderson,1365 Maplewood Dr. asked if the cost of the water tower would increase if the city waited and connected later. Roman Lesniak, 2625 Bobolink Rd. stated that he was not in favor of paying for the system a second time. J A show of hands indicated that Thomas Anderson explained that opportunity it provided and if the property owners. Informational meeting ended at all but three residents were not in favor the city had only brought this before the anything further were to be done it would 8:05 P.M. of the project. residents for the have to come from 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to discuss the following additional items: Planned Unit Development Ordinance Fees paid to planner,John Bergly Update on Wally Doerr, Compeat Inc.; Project Update on Woodlake Landfill Discussion of goals for the city Motion declared carried 3. MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 1990 Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to approve the minutes of January 2, 1990, as presented. Motion declared carried 4. INDEPENDENCE BEACH STREET LIGHT PLANS Donna Roehl explained that Northern States Power Co. had prepared a plan for expansion of the Independence Beach street lighting system, with an additional fifteen lights at either intersections, or mid block. She reported that there are twelve existing lights and each light costs $9.75 per month, paid for through general city funds. James Smith, 2942 Ardmore Ave., stated that he could not see a need for additional lighting. Kathleen Sladek, 3160 Birch Ave., stated that there should be a light on Birch Ave. Jerry Jones, 2867 Lakeshore Ave., asked how the idea for more lights originated. Anne Theis explained that there has been a very dark area on Walnut St., part of which she is currently lighting with a security light. Ken Thurber, 2835 Lakeshore Ave., asked what kinds of light fixtures would be installed, as he did not want lights shining in his bedroom window. James Smith stated that he was not opposed Robert Mitchell stated that someone should the box type lighting. Anne Theis stated that she would talk with bring back to the next meeting. if the proper light fixtures were used. investigate whether or not NSP could provide residents directly affected by the plan and 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT Office Assistant Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to hire Cecilia Vieau as an office assistant for the police department at $6.25 per hour for 20 hours of work, per week. Motion declared carried 6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT U.S. West Antenna Loren Kohnen explained that U.S. West had made application to install a 30 ft. tower and a 30 ft. antenna on the Pinto Dr. water tower to expand and improve their cellular telephone communications system. He stated that the PLanning Commission had reviewed the plans and recommended approval with a number of conditions, including negotiating an acceptable lease agreement. Thomas Anderson asked that council discuss the Conditional Use Permit application as the first item and the lease agreement as a separate item. John Shardlow, representing U.S. West, presented a site plan with a-12 ft. by 30 ft. buidling, with limited fencing around the building and one leg of the grater tower. He presented a landscape plan for extension of the existing city driveway, indicating that they will take care of the fenced area and do long term care of the trees on the entire lot. Loren Kohnen stated that the driveway from the well house, to their building, should be paved. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a Conditional Use Permit granting approval for U.S. west to construct a 30 ft. tower and a 30 ft. antenna on the Pinto Dr. water tower, according to Planning Commission recommendations, with U.S. West to maintain all trees on the site for a period of two years and upon successful negotiation of a lease. Motion declared carried Council then reviewed the prepared lease with Robert Mitchell suggesting some changes. He asked if the city attorney had information as to the partnership that is negotiating the lease. Ron Batty stated that he had received, but had not reviewed that information. Oscar Grainger of U.S. West stated that they are a public stock company, in existance. since 1983. Robert Mitchell asked that the insurance limits be as listed in the agreement or more if the company has larger limits. Oscar Grainger presented a copy of the agreement that their attorney had reviewed, which included several minor changes. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to approve the lease agreement concept with U.S. West asking the city attorney to refine the agreement and bring back to Council. Motion declared carried Thomas Anderson was absent for the following item. Wilfred Scherer conducted the meeting. Hans Hagen Homes, Subdivision of TRA property Hans Hagen explained that they have made application to subdivide 27 acres, )owned by TRA into 57 lots and a 7 acre wetland area. He stated that the DNR had accepted their plans and the Army Corp of Engineers is now reviewing them. He stated that six lots are 60 ft. wide and all others are 70 ft. wide, or more; that they can.comply with the 9000 sq. ft. lot size requirement and are.asking for 5 foot sideyard setbacks on the garage side of the houses. He explained that their reason for the 5 ft.setbacks was to give more flex- ibility to potential home builders for additional garage space or other enhancements. He stated that the cul de sac does not meet the ordinance for length but that they are working with George Favorite to purchase his property and include it in the development. If that were to happen the cul de sac would connect in two areas to Evergreen Rd., thus meeting the ordinance. He stated that the Planning Commission did not believe that it was necessary to rezone the property to UR from multi -family as single family homes are a less dense use of the property. He explained that berming would be constructed along Evergreen Rd. and at Hwy. 101, if the Favorite property is included. Ron Batty stated that the notice of hearing did not include rezoning and such a hearing would need to be held. Robert Mitchell stated that a Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance should be prepared in the near future and that some of the lots should be made larger, to solve the setback problems. Hans Hagen stated that Tyrell in Plymouth has five and ten foot setbakcs, if anyone is interested in looking at that area. He stated that if council approves this concept they would take the plan back to the Planning Commission with plans for the Favorite property. Thomas Anderson stated that multi -family use would allow for much more density, so smaller lots could be considered and the long cul de sac to the Favorite property would be similar to that of Hollybush Hills and the Bantle Farm, allowing for future extension to Hame1Rd. Anne Theis agreed that the concept was acceptable and superior to apartments or townhouses, but she wanted assurance that no two houses would be less than 15 feet apart. Loren Kohnen reported that the plan had to be reviewed by the Elm Creek Watershed Commission. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to refer the Hans Hagen Homes subdivision, Cherry Hills, back to the Planning Commission with council comments that rezoning is acceptable, density is acceptable, the lot frontages should be refined; the cul de sac is to connect to the Favorite property and vacation of the Evergreen Rd. cul de sac is acceptable. Motion declared carried Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to authorize the attorney to 7repare a PUD ordinance and send to council for comments. Motion declared carried Moved by Mitchell, seconded by scherer to conduct a vacation hearing for the Evergreen Rd. cul de sac on February 20, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. and ask the engineer to prepare a description of the portion to be vacated. Motion declared carried Bantle Farm Escrow Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to release $49,050 of the Bantle Farm Letter of Credit retaining $24,900 according to the engineers recommendation. Motion declared carried Scott Dallman, septic system variance Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 90-2, granting a septic system variance to Scott Dallman at 4602 Wichita Tr. Motion declared carried Planning Commission Vacancy Council discussed filling vacancy on the Planning Commission and reappointment of commiss- ioners whose terms are expiring. Moved by Scherer, seconded by 'Theis to reappoint, Anne Heideman, Ron Rogers and Leonard Leuer to three year terms on the Planning Commission and to,advertize to_fill the vacancy. Motion declared carried Yard Waste Disposal Ron Batty reported that he had attended several meetings with city and county representatives regarding disposal of yard waste. The group is continuing to meet to resolve the issue cre- ated by the law regarding no disposal of yard waste in landfills, beginning January 1, 1190. Woodlake Landfill Loren Kohnen reported that only eight to nine loads of garbage are being dumped at Woodlake landfill each day and most of that is building materials. Compeat Inc. Loren Kohnen presented phots and reported that huge amounts of plastic had been blown about as a result of the high winds on 'Thursday, January llth. He stated that Mr. Doerr had gotten the debris picked up along Co. Rd. 116 and in the neighborhood, by that evening. T. 'NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thomas Anderson reported that the meeting with representatives of the Chamber of commerce had not occured on Monday, but was rescheduled for Wednesday and that the item should be postponed until February 6th, as so scheduled at the January 2nd meeting. 8. 1990 CIGARETTE LICENSES Moved by Scherer, seconded by 'Theis to approve 1990 Cigarette licenses for Medina Red Carpet Inn, Rolling Green Country Club, Tom's Superette, Don Mayer Inc., Inn Kahoots, Medina Recreat. Motion declared carried 9. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to pay the bills; Order Checks # 8295-8309 in the amount of $18,740.86 and Payroll Checks #11369-11390 in the amount of $14,274.03. Motion declared carried 10. GOALS Thomas Anderson asked that department heads and councilmembers prepare a list of at least three long and short term goals for the city, for discussion at the February 6th meeting. 11. PLANNER Anne Theis asked why John Bergly had exceeded his agreed upon price of $15,000 for work being done on the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and how much longer we would have to be paying him before we received any document from him. Thomas Anderson stated that the sewer plans had been submitted to the Metro Council and that they want 10 acre zoning in the rural areas and have difficulty with the sewer extensions being asked for in the draft plan. He stated that the draft plan is to go back to the planning committee and that a public hearing could be scheduled in late February. He stated that all of the planning meetings were open meetings and anyone could have attended them. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Schmit to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. January 16, 1990 The Council of the City of Medina met in special session on Monday January 22, 1990 at 6:00 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Robert Mitchell, Stephen Schmit; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Public Works Director James Dillman 1. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GAMBLING LICENSE Thomas Anderson reported that he had met with representatives of the Northwest suburban Chamber of Commerce regarding disbursement of Pull -Tab Gambling funds and stated that everyone now understood how the funds had been disbursed and the organization was aware of the cities concerns that funds should stay in Medina. He stated that he would write them a letter explaining the cities position. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to approve the renewal of the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce Pull -Tab Gambling license at Medina Recreations. Motion declared carried 2. PICK-UP TRUCK PURCHASE Jim Dillman asked that council approve the purchase of a one -ton pick-up £ruekTfrom Grossman Chevrolet, through Hennepin County Purchasing bid, for a price of $14,256 for the cab and chassis, with the box to be purchased separately. He stated that $20,000 had been budgeted. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize the purchase of a one ton Chevrolet pickup truck for $14,256 from Grossman Chevrolet plus purchase of reasonable additions. Motion declared carried 3. TRAILER PURCHASE Jim Dillman requested that he be allowed to purchase a used 14 ft. tandem axel equipment trailer from Emerson Dressel, for $1000. The trailer to be used to haul park equipment and eventually the Bob -Cat that will be purchased. Wilfred Scherer stated that this was a good piece of equipment for the price. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to purchase the equipment trailer for $1000 from Emerson Dressel. Motion declared carried Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjournT at 6:20 P.M. J kep /;,,0 Clerk -Treasurer Mayor