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PAYROLL CHECKS - JANUARY 17, 1984
7488 Robert Anderson 835.10
7489 Jill McRae 546.09
7490 Mark Moran 734.89
7491 Michael Rouillard 906.15
7492 Michael Sankey 1,053.53
7493 James Dillman 816.73
7494 Robert Dressel 693.23
7495 Francis Pumarlo 493.25
7496 Ivan Dingmann 261.00
7497 Steve Scherer 36.00
7498 Karen Dahlberg 242.13
7500 Donna Roehl 717.38
7501 Sylvia Rudolph 338.49
7499 JoEllen Hurr 500.86
7502 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,318.60
7503 Commissioner of Taxation 836.00
7504 Pera 670.20
7505 Social Security -Retirement Division 359.82
$11,359.45
ORDER CHECKS - JANUARY 17, 1984
2645 State of Minnesota
2646 United States Post Office
2647 Registrar, Dept. of Conferences
2648 Government Training Service
2649 Pera'
2650 Social Security -Retirement Division
13.50
150.00
22.00
48.00
978.42
375.92
$1,587.84
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 1984
at 7:30 P.M. f C
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, William gPsdr9 e
Heideman, Thomas Crosby; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police
Chief, Michael Sankey; Attorney's, Richard Schaeffer, Chalres LeFevere; Eng-
ineer, Glen Cook
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Council agreed to discuss the following additional items:
Wayzata Community Education Commission, representative
2. MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 1984
Anne Heideman asked that Item 18, Page 6 be amended by deleting "or .20 cents per mile."
in motion regarding mileage reimbursement.
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to approve minutes of January 3, 1984, as amended.
Motion declared carried
3. INSURANCE COVERAGE
Don Jahnke of the Wayzata Insurance Agency discussed coverage for 1984. Council asked
that Glen Cook and James Dillman review valuations for buildings, etc.
4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Tractor/Loader Specifications
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to approve specifications for a tractor/loader with
bids to be taken on February 6, 1984 at 10:00 A.M.
Motion declared carried
5. ANIMAL CONTROL
Michael Sankey recommeded cancelling the Metropolitan Animal Control contract as arrange-
ments could be made with the Corcoran Pet CAre Center to house animals at fees less that
now being charged. He also stated that a portable kennel had been purchased in which to
house animals until owners could be notified or until animals could be taken to the Pet
Care Center.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to terminate the MAPSI contract according to the
30 day notification provision of the contract.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Corcoran Pet CAre Center as the
facility to be used for impounding of animals.
Motion declared carried
6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Holy Name Lake Association Project Charges
Thomas Crosby stated that he believed that Medina should be responsible for expenses in-
volved in the report prepared by Glen Cook regarding lake aeration systems. He did not
believe the association expected the city to go to experts to substantiate information
regarding the system.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to not bill the Holy Name Lake Improvement Assoc-
iation for the report regarding the aeration system.
Motion declared carried
JoEllen Hurr asked when she should be charging for various services.
Thomas Crosby stated that when the ordinance requires and that when an applicant asks for
something he should be made aware of costs that may be involved in his project.
Hamel Sewage Treatment Plant
JoEllen Hurr reported that the committee of the Waste Control Committee had overruled
staff and would be recommending full funding of the phase out of the Hamel Sewage Treat-
ment plant via an interceptor to Plymouth.
Woodlake Landfill
Charles LeFevere presented Conditional Use Permit Exhibit 7, location of private water wells
in the vicinity of the landfill.
Thomas Crosby asked if any other corporation could operate under the permit.
Mr. LeFevere stated that the permit is not assignable. He stated that the applicant will
provide a letter to the city binding them to terms listed in the Conditional Use Permit
if the number of years for operating,is set at 12.
Thomas Crosby asked if a complete set of documents had been received.
Mr. LeFevere stated they were complete except for the section regarding the number of years
for operation of the landfill.
JoEllen Hurr stated that the plans had not been signed by a registered engineer.
Richard Nowlin stated that Harvey Gullickson had signed them and that they had been included
in the PCA permit.
Thomas Crosby asked if any of the suggestions made by Scott Davies, Attorney for the Concer-
ned Citizens had been included.
Mr. LeFevere stated that a Contract Zoning Amendment had been prepared and the landfill
area has been limited to 190 acres for purposes of liability.
JoEllen Hurr read a letter from Mr. Davies which stated that the number of years of operation
is the critical issue. She also explained that the 190 acres includes swamp area and that
BFI may want to return at a later date and trade what remains of the 190 acres for a permit
on better soil.
Mr. LeFevere stated that the 190 acre area has been described in the zoning code amendment.
Anne Heideman asked if the 190 acres was in one parcel.
JoEllen Hurr reported that the tazes on the 190 acres are $15,000 and perhaps might be higher
if smaller parcels were combined into one parcel. This combination would also prevent the
sale of small parcels.
Mr. LeFevere stated that the Council could require that they combine into one parcel.
Mr. Crosby asked if there was any way in which Woodlake could not use the entire site and
at the end of the given number of years claim that any given parcel was not included in the
original approval.
Mr. LeFevere stated that the agreements always refer to the entire area through one legal
description.
Mr. Crosby asked if the terms of the contract zoning agreement include a provision excludin
termination by BFI in a given number of years with a new applicant asking for a permit for
the remaining years.
Mr. LeFevere stated that they would need to apply to the city as the agreement is not assign-
able.
Mr. Crosby asked if the city could terminate this property as a landfill or if someone else
could come in and sign the same type of contract.
Mr. LeFevere explained that it would be difficult to deny another applicant as all studies
had been made and if Hennepin County would accept another company with regards to the liabil-
ity, it would be difficult for the city to turn it down.
He stated that it would also be difficult to terminate the zoning amendment with BFI's use
as a rationale for differentiating between BFI and someone else would need to be found.
However, if another company does not have a good record for conducting its business, that
might be a determining factor.
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Thomas Anderson stated that the two issues that need to be decided are the number of years
for operation and the amount per cubic yard that will be paid to the city for road use.
He stated that the amount per cubic yard being suggested by BFI is .02 cents.
Wilfred Scherer stated he believed that it should be set at .04 cents.
Mr. Nowlin stated that he was not in a posistion to make that decision and that there are
not a lot of city roads that Woodlake uses to arrive at their destination on Hamel Rd.
Mr. Crosby stated that the fee should not be a revenue maker.
JoEllen Hurr stated that the terms of the contract could be reviewed on a yearly basis.
Dr. James Renier reported thatstandards for water contamination have not been included
and even though tests could be done standards must be included by which to measure the
test results.
Bruce Liesch explained that standards had been included in his report.
Dr. Renier asked that they be included in the agreement.
Mr. Crosby asked if "drinking water" should be specified on P. 25.
Dr. Renier asked if setback requirements had been included.
Mrs. Hurr explained that Planning Commission had agreed to the 50 to 80 ft. setback require-
ments.
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Gary Petrucci asked if there was a way to limit the operation to 40 acres for this operation
and bind the entire 190 acres to the liability question.
JoEllen Hurr asked how the permit dealt with truck storage after the land had been filled.
Mr. LeFevere stated that under the zoning code amendment the zoning reverts to residential
after it is filled.
Dr. Renier asked what is done in an immediate situation if the water supply becomes con-
taminated.
Mr. Crosby stated that there is a bond,
city is better off with these document
acres is included.
Mr. LeFevere stated that the County is
Dr. Renier asked if the standards will
them.
Mr. Liesch asked if there was any language to include new standards found in later years.
Mr. Crosby stated that current standards are the determining factor.
Wilfred Scherer asked how quickly the County would act if a water problem developed.
Mr. Crosby stated that the City would need to take action by going to the County to get
something done.
insurance, BFI and Hennepin County and that the
s than they were previously because the entire 190
less likely to litigate over their responsibility.
be sufficient or if there will be an argument over
Thomas Anderson stated that the number of years for operation should be discussed and that
the Planning Commission rationale for 12 years was based on current truck traffic versus
escalated traffic for lesser years, while the BFI rationale was based on amortization of
expenses.
Joan Scott asked why the city needed to protect BFI so that they could amortize their
investment.
Robert Bradley asked how BFI arrived at the number of years.
Mr. Nowlin explained the existing landfill sites in the county and areas served by each
and the projections for filling this site based on present use.
Mr. Crosby stated that very little time had been spent by the Task Force discussing the
number of years as there had been many other important issues to resolve.
Mr. Nowlin explained that he was not in a posistion to negotiate the number of years and
that he knew of no other Conditional Use Permit that has such a limitation.
James Kangas asked if there was a volume to which they could fill and a cover requirement.
Mrs.Hurr stated that both were included and that they may not have enough cover at the site
to complete as required and may have to haul fill onto the site.
Dr. Renier stated that the Council should consider the concerns of the citizens as well
as those of the applicant.
Mr. Crosby stated that no one on the Council has agreed to the 12 years.
Robert Anderson asked why a 5 year limitation could not be used with an agreement to con-
sider extension on a yearly basis as a burning plant may be put into use and there will
be less need for landfills.
Mrs. Hurr stated that the city does not want to be left with an unfinished landfill.
Mr. LeFevere stated that the limiting term is not enforceable unless BFI agrees to the
terms.
Mr. Petrucci stated that because the citizens also have an investment to protect a number
of them are prepared to financially back the city if this issue went to court.
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Thomas Crosby stated that he had not
like to have a chance to discuss the
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer
discussion with BFI on the number of
Motion declared carried
had time to read all of the material and that he would
time limitation with BFI.
to table the matter until February 7, 1984 pending
years for operation.
7. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to hold the annual Board of Review meeting for prop-
erty valuation on Tuesday, April 3rd at 6:30 P.M.
Motion declared carried
8. BILLS
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills; Order Checks # 2645 - 2650 in the
amount of $1587.84 and Payroll Checks # 7488 - 7505 in the amount of $11, 359.45.
Motion declared carried
9. WAYZATA COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to appoint Mrs. Leonard Andrews (Timmie) to the
Wayzata Community Education Board.
Motion declared carried
10. DENTAL INSURANCE AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Council discussed providing dependent dental insurance coverage for full time employees
other than police officers who belong to the union. Also discussed were cash fringe
benefits for part time personnel.
Thomas Crosby stated that most companies do not provide cash fringe benefits and that no
one in Medina has asked.
JoEllen Hurr stated that she was asking because her family has health insurance coverage
through her husband.
Donna Roehl stated that the city of Corcoran and Hassen Township will be sharing the cost
of fringe benefits for an employee who works part time for each city.
Michael Sankey stated that the police insurance budget had sufficient funds to pay for
the full time employees dependents Dental insurance.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to pay full time employee dependent dental insurance.
Motion declared carried
JoEllen Hurr stated that she would prefer to take an increase of .59 cents per hour in
her salary as her family had adequate health insurance coverage and that she would be
willing to sign a claim waiver.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Heideman to pay JoEllen Hurr a .59 cent per hour cash
fringe benefit in lieu of health insurance coverage, upon receipt of a claim waiver
prepared under the direction of the city attorney.
Motion declared carried
11. ORDIANCE CODIFICATION
Richard Schieffer presented a portion of the ordiance codification, explaining that he
would have another portion prepared for the next Council meeting and that a session for
reviewing the codification should be set aside at a Council meeting.
12. WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM
Donna Roehl reported that a case that had never been closed regarding an injury sustained
by former.employee Ronald Duran was now being reactivated and that the Wayzata Insurance
Agency was handling the claim.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Clerk -Treasurer
V4 Mayor
January 17, 1984