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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/04/86 CCMORDER CHECKS - FEBRUARY 4, 1986 4503 Government Training Service 168.00 4504 Fortin Hardware 72.17 4505 Amoco 98.00 4506 Suburban Community Services 27.00 4507 Western Hennepin County Pioneers 400.00 4508 Physicians Health Plan 1,899.63 4509 North Star Risk; Services 616.00 4510 Hennepin Co. Treas. 451.31 4511 Pitney Bowes 21.45 4512 Everything for the Office 445.77 4513 Acme Typewriter 83.70 4514 CDP 80.00 4515 Greater N.W. Office of Reel Estate Assess. 1,244.00 4516 Crow River News 68.48 4517 Bruce A. Liesch Assoc. 2,523.00 4518 Northwestern Bell 290.06 4519 A T & T Info. Systems 89.14 4520 Wright -Hennepin Electric 874.39 4521 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik 7,826.40 4522 Henn. Co. Chiefs of Police 279.00 4523 Med Centers Health Plan 257.20 4524 Officer Gene Studer, MPCPOA Treas. 15.00 4525 S.L.E.A. 10.00 4526 North Memorial Medical Center 16.00 4527 Business Furniture 488.99 4528 Loretto Towing & Repair 1,664.49 4529 MCI Cellcom 35.85 4530 Sheriff's Dept. Co. of Henn. 463.13 4531 C - c , Inc . - UOf.D 334. 54 4532 Hennepin Co.Treas. 1,240.75 4533 Uniforms Unlimited 145.40 4534 Long Lake Fire Dept. 1,805.50 4535 Loretto Fire Dept. 3,125.00 4536 Maple Plain Fire Dept. 523.25 4537 Hamel Fire Dept. 8,201.25 4538 Metro West Inspection Services 3,336.50 4539 Dept. of Adm., Bldg. Codes & Stds. 1,690.90 4540 Metropolitan Waste Control Comm. 1,262.25 4541 Corcoran Pet Care Center 282.97 4542 Transportation Technology Trans. Ctr. 25.00 4543 Budget Pringint Ctr. 36.80 4544 Warning Lites of Minnesota 60.40 4545 Genuine Parts Co. 36.25 4546 National Camera Exchange 62.90 4547 Northern States Power 1,506.09 4548 Hamel Building Center 10.00 4549 Dale C. Olson 109.26 4550 Ranger Prod. 135.09 4551 Automatic Garage Door Co. 1,914.00 4552 Safety Kleen Corp. 39.00 4553 League of Minnesota Cities Trust 19,140.00 4554 Viking Food Service 12.00 4555 Chamfer Engineering 200.00 4556 Healy Ruff Co. 191.60 4557 North Star Waterworks Prod. 564.25 4558 Feed Rite Controls 19.46 4559 Modern Equipment 51.13 13 14 ORDER CHECKS - FEBRUARY 4, 1986 (CONT'D) 4560 Metro ,Waste Control Comm. 4561 Tri-State Pump 4562 Delta Dental Plan 4563 Fisco 4564 State Bank of Loretto 4565 State Bank of Long Lake 4566 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 4567 Custom Fire Apparatus 4568 First Bank St. Paul 4569 First Trust St. Paul 4570 Norwest Bank 4571 American National Bank 4572 Water Products Co. 4573 Lefevere, Lefler 4574 P.E.R.A. 4575 Soc. Security Retirement Div. 4576 Commercial Life Ins. Co. 8689 8690 PAYROLL CHECKS - FEBRUARY Ivan Dingman Steve Scherer 9042 Thomas Anderson 9043 Anne Heideman 9044 Robert Mitchell 9045 William Reiser 9046 Wilfred Scherer 9047 Robert Anderson 9048 Jill Hodapp 9049 Mark Moran 9050 Michael Rouillard 9051 Michael Sankey 9052 James Dillmanl 9053 Robert Dressel 9054 Francis PUmarlo 9055 Karen Dahlberg 9056 JoEllen Hurr 9057 Donna Roehl 9058 Laura Skarda 9059 Sandra Larson 9060 Janice Petersen 9061 Law Enforcement Labor 9062 Prudential Life Ins. 9063 Farmers State Bank ,/ 9064 Commissioner of Revenue 9065 P.E.R.A. 9066 Social Security Retirement Div. 4, 1986 $ 325.00 105.00 $ 430.00 9,637.43 156.00 383.45 1,733.13 880.00 880.00 880.00 850.00 40,095.00 31,418.75 11,264.00 21,726.00 3.046.68 5,421.08 1,110.79 483.72 19.80 $196,555.49 (334.50) $196,220.99 $ 150.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 982.42 808.36 1,039.59 985.93 1,191.62 916.10 832.77 6.37 3 79 64 2.60 200.19 48.88 74.00 34.50 1,661.70 784.99 819.45 483.72 $14,537.15 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, February 4, ].98 at 7.3O P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, William Reiser, Wilfred Scherer, .Anne Heideman; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and. Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Engineer, Glenn Cook; Attorney, Richard Schieffer Absent: Councilmambers, Robert Mitchell 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items: Woodlake Landfill update Elm Creek Watershed Commission, Representative Paul Phillips, Final subdivision approval Moratorium Report Hwy. 55 Improvement, Special Meeting Motion declared carried 2. MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 1986 JoEllen Hurr asked that approval listed in Item 16, Page 12, include payment of regist- ration fees for the Zoning Administrator. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to accept minutes of January 21, 1986, as amended. Motion declared carried 3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Road Fabric Bids Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to advertize for bids on Road Fabric on March 4, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. Motion declared carried 1=-5 4. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT John Daniels, Conditional Use Permit Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 86-7, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for JOhn Daniels to construct a 25` x 33` accessory structure on their property located at 2472 Parkview Dr. Motion declared carried Medina Radio Antennas Moved byHeideman, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 86-8, allowing the city to place two radio antennas, extending 13 ft. above the roof line of City -Hall. Motion declared carried Paul and Mary Phillips, Subdivision JoEllen Hurr reported that conditions for final subdivision approvalof the Phillips prop- erty, had been completed and she recommended approval be granted. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 86-2, granting final subdivision approval to Phillips Woodland Terrace, and authorize the Mayor a.nd Clerk to sign the final plat. Motion declared carried Thomas Kellin, Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr explained that Tom Kellin had requested a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 17,580 Sq.Ft. building at 4555 Pioneer Tr., to be used for a. horse training and breeding facility. She stated that the building would have wood siding and a metal roof; there would be a maximum of 40 horses housed in the building and a training, exercising area would be included outdoors; living quarters for four employees would be included in the building. She statedthat the two parcels of land owned by Mr.. Kellin would be combined and that road right-of-way on Pioneer Tr. and Hwy. 55, would be secured. Anne Heideman asked how often horses would be takne across Pioneer Tr. and what type of training track would be located on the property. Mr. Kellin stated that horses would be taken across Pioneer Tr. about twice each week; that there would be no stallions and there would be an exercise ring with a one horse starting gate. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for Thomas Kellin to construct a building and operate a horse 11 training and breeding facility at 4555 Pioneer Tr. Motion declared carried 5. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, CONTINUED Garbage Hauling Wilfred Scherer presented background information on the need for regulation of heavy trucks on city roads, including garbage trucks. He stated that the school bus comp- anies had been asked to consolidate routes; utilities such as NSP had been asked to use city roads as little as possible and construction companies had been notified that no overweight permits would be issued during the spring months. Richard Schieffer reviewed the terms of the Request for Proposals, including rate regulation; one trip per week on each road; hauler to be responsible for answering complaints; city to be indemnified against liability claims; performance bond to be posted; maximum amount of garbage a hauler would pick up each week, plus a provision for charging for pick up of additional items. Thomas Anderson asked if there was a termination date for the contract; what would prevent properties on county roads from being open territory and if language regarding dumpsters would be included. Mr. Schieffer stated that the ordinance would not allow county roads to be open terr- itory and that a clause could be added for dumpster service. Mayor Anderson stated that some residents receive a Senior Citizen rate and some need pick up once every two weeks Wilfred Scherer asked if the process could be reviewed on a yearly basis. Mr. Schieffer stated that the procedure might lose stability if reviewed yearly. Bud Kager of Woodlake, stated that the time is to short to get proposals to haulers, make a decision and have a contract by road posting time. He stated that it would take some time to inspect each driveway in the city to make a list of those that could not be traveled. Robert Franklin stated that the Council might want to consider financing the project through property taxes, which would make regulation much easier. Patricia Headley stated that she believed that residents would pay different rates in different zones. She asked if the city had an obligation to take bids every three years. Janice Lehrke asked how larger items or excess amounts could be hauled if a truck was only allowed on a street once a week. Thomas Anderson explained that the critical time for roads was in the spring of the year Patricia Raskob asked how many haulers had small trucks. Wilfred Scherer stated that they had talked about that possibility with the haulers but that very few had small trucks. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to proceed with the Request for Proposals for garbage hauling according to the schedule presented by the City Attorney, with two options for amounts that would be picked up; 3 cans or unlimited amount; a section regarding dumpster service and a provision for once a year cleanup. Motion declared carried 6. WOODLAKE LANDFILL JoEllen Hurr reported that Woodlake Landfill had been placed on the PCA Superfund list for having either a release, or threatened release of hazardous substances, based upon the types of wast that had been disposed of at the landfill or upon the data compiled from ground water monitoring. Bud Kager stated that they would be contacting the PCA to find out what criteria was used to make the determination. JoEllen Hurr also reported that a letter from Woodlake had stated that they are an- ticipating a late February start-up of the Leachate Collection System. 7. PADDY AND ANNE THEIS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 9:00 P.M. Richard Scheiffer explained that the Theis' had asked that Special Assessments on Lot 5 and 1 of Lot 6, Block 9, Independence Beach, be deleted because the property was unbuildable. He stated that soil borings had verified that fact and that Council needed to decide if they wished to remove the assessment and if so, should that assess- ment be spread over the entire Independence Beach area or should the profits in the bond fund retire the debt. He stated that Donna Roehl had reported an excess in the bond fund from the sale of tax forfeit lots and payment of sewer and water connection charges. Vole Latinis, 2835 Ardmore Ave. stated that she had the same problem on her vacant lots, with storm water running over the property, into the lake. Thomas Anderson stated that she should write a letter to the city regarding her sit- uation. Robert Franklin stated that he had been on the City Council at the time the assessments were levied and if there is a problem, it should be corrected. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to close the Public Hearing. Motion declared carried Public Hearing closed at 9:10 P.M. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 86-10, removal of assessments from Lot 5 and 1 of Lot 6, Block 9, Independence Beach, and to pay off assessments from the Independence Beach Bond Fund. Motion declared carried 8. TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT, PUBLIC HEARING, 9:10 P.M. Jeanne Frederick explained that the city could establish Tax Increment District 1-3 to include the building being built by John Day on Lots 1-9, Block 1, Medina Park. Anne Heideman asked if the property had been included in the Economic Development Dist- rict, as the map included with the plan did not indicate that it was included. Jeanne Frederick stated that she would consult the attorney regarding extension of the district. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to close the Public Hearing. Motion declared carried Public Hearing was closed at 9:17 P.M. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 86-11, establishing Tax In- crement District 1-3. Motion declared carried Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize staff to proceed to extend the Econ- omic Development District to include the Medina Park property, including the Industrial area east and west of Pinto Dr., between Hamel Rd. and Hwy. 55. Motion declared carried 17 9. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT, CONTINUED Bruce Neumann, Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr explained the landscape plan that Bruce Neumann had presented for screening his auto repair operation at 25 Hamel Rd. Bruce Neumann stated that he would also be removing his oil storage tank. Anne Heideman asked if the city had gotten the road easement, as she believed it must be gotten from Mr. Neumann, as from other property owners. Mr. Neumann stated that it could be arranged as he wanted to complete everything so that the city would let him alone. Anne Heideman asked if hours of operation should be specified, as is done in other cases. JoEllen Hurr stated that because the property is adjacent to a residential area hours should be included in the Condtional Use Permit. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to authorize staff to prepare a Condtional Use Per- mit resolution to allow Bruce Neumann to operate an auto repair shop at 25 Hamel Rd., with screening according to plan submitted; hours of operation to be 6:00 AM to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday; road easements on Brockton Lane and Hamel Rd. to be given to the city and blacktopping of the Neumann driveway to be reviewed in 5 years. Motion declared carried Hwy. 55lmprovemen.t Council discussed realignment of Hwy. 55, in the area of the Medina Ballroom, with Joe Raskob and Martin Bennis. Joe Raskob asked that a Council decision be delayed to allow time for a meeting to be arranged between the city, property owners and MnDot. Council agreed to a meeting and asked that Joe Raskob make the arrangements. Planning Commission Appointments Thomas Anderson asked that other Councilmembers interview the applicants, as he had done. He stated that Larry Elwell and Jerry Roehl had said that they would take an appointment to the Elm Creek Watershed Commission, as well as the Planning Commission. JoEllen Hurr stated that she would request applicants to attend the February 18th meeting for Council interview. Planning Workshops Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to pay registration fees for Planning Commission members, Zoning Administrator and Office Assistant to attend planning workshops in Feb- ruary and March. Motion declared carried Hamel Area Sewer Plan Glenn Cook presented report regardint the existing and potential off the Hamel Sewer system; number of units being used and projected usage; possible extension of boundaries and whether a 10" line should be installed in the Lutz development to provide for future expansion. Council tabled action until the March 4th meeting. 10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to hold a Public Hearing on February 18, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. to discuss Year XII, Community Development Block Grant Funding. Motion declared carried 11. ASSESSMENT APPEALS Richard Schieffer reviewed memo regarding procedures in assessment appeals. He recommended that the city find an appraiser to advise them on property values. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to direct the City Attorney to find an appraiser to work on the property values for the various public improvement project assessment appeals. Motion declared carried 12. HWY. 55 MORATORIUM Ron Rogers presented a reported prepared by the Moaratorium Committee regarding the Hwy. 55/101 area. He stated that they would like to have some professional advice as a result of the survey and information that had been gathered. Anne Heideman asked what a planner would charge to do the work. JoEllen Hurr stated that she had invited John Shardlow to attend the next committee meet- i,,n.g and that she would present his cost estimate at the February 18th meeting. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Zoning Administrator to present a cost estimate for planning work to be completed by John Shardlow. Motion declared carried 13. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRMENTS AND PRE -PAYS Donna Roehl asked if Council would consider applications from Senior Citizens for defer- ment of Special Assessments in connection with the HUnter Dr. improvement project. Council discussed the program and advised that applications should be taken for Council review. Donna Roehl also asked if Council would consider accepting prepayments on the Hunter Dr. project, according to the original assessment that could have been paid in entirety in November, 1985. She stated that several people believed that they should have had sep- arate notice regarding prepayment; had received their tax statments and did not wish to pay the large amount of interest, plus principal. Council aadvised that she contact Hennepin County to determin if special consideration could be given to those wishing to prepay. 14. LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGAL DEFENSE PROGRAM Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to notify the League of Cities that Medina is not interested in participating in a program to pay costs of League of Cities to research and file legal briefs for various cases affecting cities. Motion declared carried 0 15. BURNING PERMITS Council discussed changing the procedure for issuance of burning permits. Wilfred Scherer reported that the Fire Departments of Loretto, Maple Plain and Long Lake issue permits that are valid for 30 days. Thomas Anderson, reported that Julius Dorweiler of the Hamel Fire Department was not interested in providing that service. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to authorize the secretary of the Police Department to issue burning permits, Monday through Friday, with no prior inspection by the Police Department; permits to be valid for 30 days and Police Department authorized to enforce city ordinance regarding the type of materials that may be burned and where burn piles are located. Motion declared carried 16. BILLS Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills: Order Checks # 4503-4576 in the amount of $196,220.99; Payroll Checks # 8689-8690 in the amount of $430.00 and Payroll Checks # 9042-9066 in the amount of $14,537.15. Motion declared carried Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. It71.--yzAdLJ LeILL-.) Clerk -Treasurer May February 4, 1986 19