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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01/16/79 CCM14 8, PAYROLL JANUARY 16, 1979 5232 Charles Hoover $529.10 5233 Jerome LaFond 441.57 5234 Michael Rouillard 428.12 5235 James Dillman 405.39 5236 Robert Dressel 423.09 5237 Ronald Duran 422.00 5238 Thomas Branson 32.50 $2681.77 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 1979 14 9 et 7:35 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Nancy Laurent, Sarah Lutz, William Reiser, Thomas Crosby; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zon- ing Administrator, Robert Derus; Police Chief, Charles Hoover; Public Works Director, Ron Duran; Attorney, Richard Schieffer 1. Minutes of January 3, 1979 Thomas Crosby asked that Item 1, page 144, "Holasek Ditch", line 11, be changed by adding "prior" before the word "permission." At the suggestion of James Lane, representing George Hansen, the following was added to Item 3, page 145: at the end of first paragraph: Mr. Lane said Mr, ansen has no present plans to build upon the 3.25 acre parcel being acquired, but may, in the future use it for access to easterly 60 acres of the property. The Council noted that an additional dwelling would not be added to what will then be a 4.5 acre tract, without platting or variance. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to accept minutes of January 3, 1979, as corrected. Motion declared carried 2. POLICE DEPARTMENT Open Burning Ordinance Richard Schieffer reported that Iledina's ordinance does not meet standards of the state ordinance and complaints have been received from a Medina resident regarding open burning, thm the state wants the ordinance enforced. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to authorize the attorney to compare the city ordinance with that of the state and return to the February 6th meeting with advice as to proper pro- cedure. Motion declared carried 3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve Resolution 79-2, allowing Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. to bury cable on Hamel Rd. and on Elm Creek Dr. Motion declared carried Paul Winter Richard Schieffer reported on a hearing notice that had been received regarding a determination being made on Janwary 30th as to whether or not a second hearing regarding unemployment comp- ensation would be allowed. Mr. Winter did not appear at the originally scheduled hearing. Motion by Luarent, seconded by Crosby to authorize the attorney to attend the January 30th hearing. Motion declared carried Right -Of -Way Alteration Ordinance Discussion of prepared ordinance as it would apply to farmers tilling to the edges of roads. Attorney stated that this ordinance does not cover that type of situation. Nancy Laurent suggested talking to people inxolved before preparing an ordinance to cover. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adopt urdinance No. 177, regarding alteration in Road - right -of -way. Motion declared carried 4. NORTHRIDGE ESTATES( WESTRIDGE PLAT) Robert Denis reported that in researching documents only an easement on the west side of Tamarack (Deer Hill Rd.) can be located, therfore, no easement vacation would be necessary. He asked if the JacQues-Reiser easement could be used to serve the entire plat, it then could be connected to Cherokee Rd. He stated that it is listed as a non-exclusive easement in Mr. Jacques deed. Thomas Crosby stated that he felt that it could not be used unless an agreement with Mr. Jacques was reached. Derus also asked for clarification as to length of cul-de-sac restrictions in the zoning code. Richard Schieffer reported that cul-de-sacs cause problems with snow plowing, safety, 150 etc. In this situation all vehicles would need to use Co. Rd. 24 as an entrance which may cause traffic problems. Phil Zietlow asked if a blanket requirement of mound septic systems should be approved for the entire plat; also what is the definition of buildable soil and expressed the concern of the property owners to the south as to water run. -off that may be created. Engineer Gary Gabriel of Northridge stated that the developer would like a determination by Council of the septic system requirement and he explained that the Minn.ehaha Creek Watershed district had tole them that they connot create more water run-off than is presently created. Concensus of the council was that the Planning Commission should review and suggest what is considered a buildable site and the developer should resolve the cul-de-sac issue. 5. MARK PETERSON Mr. Peterson presented a site plan indicating the following set -backs of his propmed house; 140 ft. from Co. Rd. 24; 65 ft. from the west lot line; 100 ft. from the rear lot line; caboose to be 30 ft. from the house. Plan also indicated that screening would be provided on the north and east sides of the caboose. Thomas Anderson stated that if the building were allowed to remain state building codes would need to be complied with. Mr. Peterson stated that he had gotten direction from the building inspector as to the requirements. William Reiser asked what type of structures could be denied if the caboose were allowed to remain. Thomas Anderson stated that all structures would need to apply to the present ordinances unless another ordinance is adopted forbidding types of esthetic structures. Thomas Crosby asked what type of flexibility Medina would have if ordinance were adopted out- line esthetic structures. Richard Scheffer explained that it could be tied to the zoning code. Thomas Crosby stated that to be consistent with the present zoning code fir. Peterson would need to remove the caboose. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to deny request for designation of caboose as an accessory building and require that Mr. Peterson remove the caboose from the property on Co. Rd. 24, within 6 months. Sarah Lutz inquired as to whether Mr. Peterson could declare the caboose an artistic struc- ture because motion has designated it as an accessory building. Richard Schieffer explained that the applicant could apply under another section of the zoning code. Mrs. Peterson asked if they could build a shed fashioned after a caboose. Thomas Crosby stated "Yes", the city does not have architectual control. Mr. Peterson explained that the structure far exceeds building requirements if one were to build such a structure and if it meets building code why would it not be allowed? Mr. Crosby stated that council was dealing with the interpretation of the zoning code, not the building code. Mayor Anderson called for a vote on the motion. Motion declared carried 6. PLANNING COMMISSION Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to appoint Ronald Fortin to fill the unexpired planning commission term of Tom Anderson, term to expire March 1, 1979• Motion declared carried 7. BLACKE'OOT TRAIL Mary Weinzierl and Phil Roe appeared to request clarification of the Blackfoot Trail development contract regarding blacktopping. Mr. Roe, a potential buyer of one of the lots, inquired as to the requirement if the owner of the property to the west were to use the easement to entrance on Blackfoot Tr. If that owner were considered an additional unit using the road it would have 8 units using as entrance and contract provides that any unit over 7 would necessitate blacktopping. Attorney explained that property owner to the west was not considered a part of the original covenant. Council determined that properties outside of lots A through G would not be included in calculating blacktopping requirement as set forth in the development contract with Mr. Berthiaume. 8. SIEVE MUTH Mr. Muth discussed with council his purchase of property on Hwy. 55 from Mssr. Lamkin-LaCrosse, securing an easement from Fidel Eckes to enter from Arrowhead, and building a road to city specifications. He inquired if the city would accept the road at some future date and if a variance for length of cul-de-sac could be gotten. Council requested that Mr. Muth supply an easement to his north property line if rationale indicates such an easement is needed. Justification should be supplied for granting of a variance. 9. MEDINA - MORNINGSIDE SEWER Lyle Swanson reported that Long Lake has adopted a resolution allowing construction of the sewer line through Long Lake. They ask that the size of the line be increased from 8 to 10 inches. Also Orono should pay cost of the line that will serve Eackberry Hill. Engineer advised that a public hearing be set to discuss and explain the proposed sewer. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 20, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss proposed plans for Medina,-Morningside sewer. Motion declared carried 10. S'TuDY COMM' Discussion and revision of format of study committees. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to accept committee outline as amended. Motion declared carried Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to allow committees to add additional members not to exceed. 10 people on any committee. Motion declared carried 11. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEh Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to recommend Joe Bizzano as an alternate representative to the Citizens Advisiory Committee. Motion declared carried 12. CIGARETTE LICENSES Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to grant 1979 cigarette licenses to Pat's Liquor, Big Woods Saloon, and Colonial Drive In Theatre. Motion declared carried 13. NORTHWEST CINEMA CORPORATION Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to grant the Colonial Drive In Theatre (Northwest Cin- ema Corporation) license to operate during 1979• Motion declared carried 14. SPRINGER LAND DIVISION Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into indemnity agreement with owners involved in building a road into the Springer land division. Motion declared carried 15. HENNEPIN COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to reject the resolution allowing for election of directors to the Justice Council by members of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Motion declared carried 16. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to hold the annualBoard of Review meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 1979 at 7:00 p.M. Motion declared carried 17. BILLS 152 Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to pay the bills; the amount of $2681.77. Motion declared carried 18. JUMNILE OFFICERS SEMINAR Motion by Laurent, seconded by Lutz to authorize attendance at the Juvenile Officers seminar, cost to be $60.00. Motion declared carried 19. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to request the following program for use of community development block grant funds; YEAR I Comprehensive plan Rehabilitation Low/Mod. Med.Morn. Water Sys. Acq. Spec. Assess. Administration, Other benefit Sewer System Study, Hamel, Low/Mod. Motion declared carried Income Ben. 8,000 " 10,000 3,600 ft 5,000 400 Payroll checks # 3232-3238 in of the Police Chief Hoover be considered as YEAR II 8,000 8,000 6,600 2,000 2,000 400 Medina's 3 year YEAR III 8,000 6,000 7,600 5,000 400 20. PICK-UP TRANSMISSION Ron Duran presented 2 quotes for repair of transmission of 1969 Pickup truck: Chunk Swensons Garage $400.00; Medina Automotive, $304.40. Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to authorize Greg Dubay of Medina Automotive to repair the transmission in the 1969 Chevrolet pickup for $304,40, using a rebuilt transmission plus any additional parts, not listed, at additional cost. Motion declared carried 21. BUDGET 11;00 P.M. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to join the league of Minnesota Cities at a cost of $498.00 through August of 1979. Motion declared carried Regarding salaries Mayor Anderson reported that an increase of 10.275 would be needed to keep up with'inflation. He also stated that a 15% increase would put Jerome LaFond in the average salary catagory of comparable police in the surrounding eommunites but Chief Hoover and Officer Rouillard would -still be low. Various other budget items were agreed upon. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd. at 8:00 p.M. to discuss budget only. Motion declared carried Motion by Lutz, seconded by Reiser to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 12:03 A.M. d/-271).,)//c2„,_z_ej Clerk January 16, 1979