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6. LOT SIZE ORDINANCE 5
Robert Franklin stated that he had made several changes in the ordinance as a result of
the Public Hearing of January 21st. Council again went through ordinance and discussed
with residents present the question of minimum 2-i vs. 5 acre lot sizes. Metro Developmrn.t
Framework was cited suggesting 5 acre minimums.
Favorable comments were heard as to a R I classification where 1 acre lots would be per-
mitted in a sewer guaranteed area.
Anne Dorweiler will take comments back to the committe for a restudy of all suggestions
7. ASSESSMENT SEARCH CHARGE
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Robert Franklin to charge $7.50 for all futurs
assessment search requests.
Motion carried unanimously
8. MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE
As a continuation of the Public Hearing regarding mobile home parks Robert Franklin
presented the following exhibits to be made part of the record: Medina Ordinance No.132,
dated April 15, 1970; News release from U.of M. dated May 29, 1973; News release from
Lobsenz Publ Rleation Co. dated Oct.12, 1971; Ordinance No. 51, Village of Minnetrista,
dated Feb. 5, 1973; News release from Nat. Fire Protection Assoc. dated May 21, 1974;
News article from the Milwaukee Journal dated Sept. 8, 1974; News article from Rochester,
Minn. dated Sept. 8, 1971; News article from the Pioneer Press dated Oct. 10, 1971;
News article from the Post -Bulletin; Article from the Minnesota Fire Chief.
9. B & E ANIMAL PATROL CHARGES
Letter was read from B & E Patrol stating than an increase to $12.50 per hour patrol
rates would go into effect March 1, 1975. Robert Franklin stated that he had contacted
Metropolit',n.'Animal Control and found that their rates were from $9.00 to $11.00 per call.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to contract with Metropolitan Animal
Control.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. CIGARETTE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve tle 1975 cigarette license
of Robert Berthiaume of Bob's "55" Club.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to approve the 1975 cigarette license
of Greg Dubay of Medina Service.
Motion carried unanimously
11. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to pay dues of $20.00.
Motion carried unanimously
12. JIM HART
Discussion as to whether or not parking lot improvement bond had been posted. Clerk was
instructed to contact Anne Dorweiler and action to be taken if bond were not posted.
13. UTILITY BUILDING
Donald DesLauriers presented plans for a utility building to be constructed on city property.
Building considered is 50 x 100 ft. with a 40 x 50 ft. shop area, 2 overhead doors and 3
service doors, 5 inch concrete floor in shop area which would be insulated. Cost does not
include electric wiring, heating or painting. Cost to be$24,300 or the shell only $16,500.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to authorize Donald DesLauriers to
prepare specs for bids for utility building.
Motion carried unanimously
14. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE HYDRANTS
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to instruct Bergerson-Caswell to clear
snow from hydrants 24 hours after it snows.
Motion carried unanimously.
15. METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION
As council members were not prepared to comment on resolution fegarding Metro Development
resolution as prepared by Robert Franklin, discussion will he continued at the next meeting.
16. BILLS
Motion by Robert Frinklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay the bills. Order checks in
the amount of $84,260.39; Payroll in the amount of $5,474.27 ; Revenue Sharing in the
amount of $1690.00.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Stevens to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 1:45 A M.
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