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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01/17/78 CCMThe Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 1978 at 7:35 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Thomas Crosby, Nancy Laurent, William Reiser, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Jeanne Mabusth; Attorney Greg Bistram. Minutes of January 3, 1978: Clerk, Donna Roehl, asked for a correction of Item 10, Page 5: " Police Chief Hoover stated that his pay is less than an amount earned by sargents in other cities." Motion by Arthur Theis,seconded by William Reiser to approve minutes of January 3, 1978, as corrected. Motion carried unanimously 1. COLONIAL DRIVE IN THEATRE Donna Roehl reported that the license fee had been paid and the required insurance policy had been supplied by the Northwest Cinema Corporation. She also read letters from Father Ardolpf of Hamel and Father Mathias of Holy game and from the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce regarding concerns with the operation and types of movies being shown at the theatre. Police Chief Hoover reported that they had answered 10 calls to the theatre in 1977 compared to 30 calls in 1976. Irving Braverman of Northwest Cinema reported that they are making an effort to show family and PG rated films as much as possible but that it is difficult when bidding on films to know what one is getting as films have not been rated and bidding is done sight unseen. He stated that they had joined the Chamber of Commerce to keep in contact with the community. Also they willbe contracting with a security police to police the box office, grounds and concession stand. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve the license of the Colonial Drive In Theatre subject to the reflection of community and Council as to subject matter shown. Motion carried unanimously 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HEARING 8:00 P.M. Donna Roehl reported that survey cards had been sent to the Hamel water customers but that not a sufficent number of cards had been returned as of yet to make a determination regarding use of funds for a new Hamel well. Mayor asked for input from residents. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously Hearing closed at 8:10 P.M. 3. SALARIES Mayor Neddermeyer read letter of resignation from Paul Ogland as sewer and water maintenance man. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to accept resignation of Paul °gland, eff- ective January 30th and request that an ad seeking a replacement be put into the newspaper. Motion carried unanimously Jerry aFond reported that Hennepin County does not patrol south of Hwy. 55 when Medina and Independence have police on duty. Nancy Laurent stated that this was not the arrangement they were led to believe was to exist and that a letter should be written to the County sheriff expressing our concern and unhapp- iness with the situation. Wayne Neddermeyer questioned the non-use of the ambulance service as provided by ftealth Central which is based in Loretto. Chief Hoover reported that they are staffed by EMT'S, not Paramedics, which limits the type of First -Aid they may provide. He added that he felt that their equipment is inferior to that of North. Wayne Neddermeyer felt that Medina should work with them if at all possible as they are based here for our benefit. 8 Thomas Crosby stated that the salary question should not be treated lightly, that an over- all 15% pay raise would not be out of line in relative terms and would not harm balancing the budget at the end of 1978. Also if a 15% increase is given it should not be deemed as precedent setting but as a catchup polioy. Public Works Director, Ron Duran presented cost figures for clothing allowance from $187.20 per year for 3 uniforms per week to $293.80 per year for 5 uniforms per week. Also 2 coveralls per week would cost $117.00 per year. Wayne Neddermeyer expressed the opinion that if a 15% increase is given then a clothing allowance should not be provided for either the police nor public works department. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to increase police department salaries by 15% with an additional 2% increase for longevity to Police Chief Hoover and Jerome LaFond and to provide a $200 per year clothing allowance. Motion carried. Voting No-, Wayne Neddermeyer Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by fancy Laurent to increase the Public Works Department salaries by 15% with a clothing allowance equivelant to 2 coveralls per week or $117.00 per year. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay the assessor $4250 for 1978. Motion carried unanimously Thomas Crosby stated that a 15% raise would increase the Clerk's salary to $6325 for 1978. Donna Roehl repeated her previous request for $6.00 per hour for an amount of hours the Council specified that she work. She added that with the increased number of hours she has had to work her per hour wage has become to low. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that a specified amount of hours had been set when she was first hired and that the assistant was supposed to fill in to pick up the remainder. Thomas Crosby stated that he would need more information regarding the request. Planning and Zoning Administrator, Jeanne Mabusth, requested a sufficent enough raise to cover the increase in Social Security costs, and felt that Sylvia Rudolph, Ass't. Clerk should have an equal amount. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that if one department were to recieve a 15% increase then all should. Matter tabled until February 7th. 4. ROBERT RYAN Mr. Ryan requested information regarding division of his property and the use of the ease- ment he has from Charles Crosby for road purposes. Jeanne Hebusth stated that the easement is only a 30 ft. easement, the city requires 60 ft. and the present driveway agreement calls for a road to be built to city specifications when 3 homes are served by such a road. Mr. Ryan stated that they have no desire of having the city take over the road. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to enter into a standard driveway agree- ment with property owners with the stipulation that the city will not take possession of the road until it is built to city specifications and that the agreement is to be filed with Hennepin County. Motion carried unanimously 5. S.J. GROVES, PARK LAND TRADE Engineer, Lyle Swanson, presented map indicating 2 parcels owned by Michael Scherer which Medina could obtain from S.J. Groves in exchange for the present park property located to the South of Co. Rd. 24 and West of Hunter Dr. Discussion of each parcel as it could be used for park purposes and the need for an ease- ment to gain access to the property.Also discussion of the need to notify area residents of the contemplated trade. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to hold a public hearing at such time as an easement is obtained from property owner to the east of the Michael Scherer property and to deter deciding which parcel would be the most appropriate for park purposes until after the hearing. Motion carried unanimously 6. D.M.E.ADDITION Mr. Erickson requested reconsideration of the order to upgrade Goal Ridge Rd. to city specifications, in that he felt that a 12 ft. wide roadway rather than a 24 ft. road would be sufficent. Grading to a 24 ft. width could create a nuisance road. Wayne Neddermeyer suggested that it be rough graded and graveled to a 12 ft. width. 7. INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS, KRIENKE BUILDERS Marty Wandersee, representing Krienke Builders, appeared to to request a rear lot variance to allow construction of a house on Lot 1, Block 1, Independence Heights. Be explained a corner lot situation and the requirement of Hennepin Co. regarding the drive- way location. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis toapprove variance from 40 ft. rear yard requirement for Lot 1, Block 1, Independence Heights,to allow placement of house 10 feet from rear yard. Reason for granting variance is due to difficult requirements of Hennepin County regarding driveway location. The 10 ft. being the S.E. corner of house. Motion carried unanimously 9 8. SCHLOSSER LAND DIVISION Lucy Harlon appeared on behalf of Ralph Schlosser todiscuss division of a 15 acre parcel into 6 and 9 acre parcels. Prospective buyer will be purchasing the 6 acre parcel with an option to purchase the remaining 9 acres. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that at this time the division does not require council action but if and when the owner wishes to divide the property it will be necessary to seek city app- roval. Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Thomas Crosby to approve the Ralph Schlosser division. Motion carried unanimously 9. FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Thomas Crosby reported that he had talked to ments. He also discussed the possibility of valuation and not the land value. Be asked the-b.-the Long Lake contract be table from them. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur payment for fire truck. Motion carried unanimously legislators regarding funding for fire depart - payment to departments based on the building d until additional information was received Theis to approve the Hamel contract including Julius Dorweiler reported that a 1976 state laws provides for a city being reimbursed for fighting fires along State Right -of -Way if certain procedures are followed. Wayne Neddermeyer requested that state be contacted seeking approval from them to put out fires along State Right -Of -Way without first contacting them for every fire. 10. FRED SANDE, DANCE LICENSE Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to approve the dance license of Fred Sande, until June 30, 1978, after a fee of $50.00 is received. Motion carried unanimously 11. MEDINA RECREATION, LETTER OF CREDIT Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to release the Medina Recreations Letter of Credit upon recommendation of City Engineer that work has been completed. Motion carried unanimously 12. HAMEL WELL SPECIFICATIONS Lyle Swanson explained the prepared specification that will allow the city to seek bids on a new test well for the Hamel area. Discussion of a new site. William Reiser stated that he would contact Gerald Dykhoff and and Don DesLauriers regarding a site. to accept Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur TheisAspeeifications on test well as prepared by McCombs -Knutson, dated January 7, 1978 and call for bids to be opened on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 7, 1978 at 10:00 A.M. to be discussed by Council at 8:00 P.M. of same evening. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Wayne Neddermeyer to app. oint William Reiser to work with the Engineer to locate an appropriate well site in Hamel. Motion carried unanimously 13. CIGARETTE LICENSES Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Nancy Laurent to approve 1978 cigarette licenses for Colonial Drive In Theatre and Disk 'n Stein. Motion carried unanimously 14. WOODLAKF, SANITARY LANDFILL Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Thomas Crosby to approve the 1978 sanitary landfill license for Woodlake Sanitary Services Inc. Motion carried unanimously 15. LANDFILL SITE SELECTION Nancy Laurent reported that she had discussed the lanfill site with Hennepin Co. park super- intendent, Clifton French. He explained that they were not excited about the prospect of a landfill in the county parks but had given approval for land testing and would keep Medina posted as to future developments. 16. LAKE INDEPENDENCE LAKE, ACCESS Nancy Laurent reported that she had discussed the possibility of the park system not charging boat launching fees with Mr. French of Hennepin Co. Park. She stated that they are doing some negotiating and discussing with the DNR. 17. PIONEER CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to appoint Anne Theis as delegate and Emil Jubert as alternate to the Pioneer Creek Watershed District. Motion carried unanimously 18. WCCO Steve Pflaum inquired as to terms and time limit on the Special Use Permit that had been issued to WCCO. Letter from WCCO and status of permit will be discussed at the February 7th meeting. 19. 1978 APPOINTMENTS Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Crosby to appoint Farmers State Bank of Hamel as official depository. Motion earried unanimously Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to appoint Arthur Theis as acting mayor. Motion carried unanimously Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to appoint the Crow River News as official newspaper. Motion carried unanimously Discussion of not making additional appointments as appointments are continued until retracted by Council. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that he would like to make some comments on certain appointments at a later date. 20. HUNTER FARMS Discussion of letter dated January 13, 1978 from Engineer, Lyle Swanson, stated that $27,500 could be released from the Hunter Farms Escrow Account, based on the amount of work that has been completed. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that retainsing such funds is an incentive to complete the work. Concensus of the Council was not to release any money at this time. 11 21. BILLS Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay the bills: Payroll # 4782-4789 in the amount of $2756.51. Motion carried unanimously 22. SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCE Council authorized having the Planner develep a revised Septic System Ordinance. 23. NORTH - SOUTH ROAD Wayne Neddermeyer reported on the Transportation meeting he had attended regarding the up- grading of area highways. Regarding the North -South road through Medina he felt that the money is ready to be spent, and he asked what the status of the planning was. Information from Ron Duran was that Hennepin County would be returning with plans in the near future. 24. NURSING SERVICE Motion by Arthur Theis,seconded by Thomas Crosby to specify North Memorial Hospital as vendor to provide nursing services to Medina. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to specify that only the basic services, as required by law, be provided for 1978. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 12:30 A.M. fj-;?-/ Clerk January 17, 1978 Mayo