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FEBRUARY 15, 1977
4403 Charles Hoover 462.50
4404 Jerome LaFond 383.15
4405 Michael Rouillard 385.50
4406 Leo Leuer 280.50
4407 Robert Dressel 419.74
4408 Ronald Duran 441.33
4409 Farmers St. Bk. of Hame118.75
2391.47
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?Ile Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, February 15,-1977 at
7:30 P.M.
Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Arthur Theis, Thomas Crosby,
Nancy Laurent, William Reiser; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, Anne Dorweiler; Attorney, Richard Schieffer
Nancy Laurent asked that minutes of February 1,1977; Item 10 Page 99, be changed to:
Motion by l�ancy Laurent, seconded by Wayne Neddermeyer
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to approve the minutes of February 1,
1977, as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously
1. KENNETH VOLKENANT
Nancy Laurent recommended that Ken Volkenant be hired as a road department employee. Previous
experience and employers were discussed. Discussion of pay per hour and changing the pro-
bation period from-6 months to 3 months. ichard Schieffer informed council of employees
right to a dismissal hearing if a permanent employee.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to employ Ken Volkenant at $4.00 per hour,
subject to 6 month probation with reviewal after 3 months of salary and whether to continue
the probation an additional 3 months.
Motion carried unanimously
2. MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Nancy Laurent stated that she had contacted John Holmquist of Minnehaha Creek Watershed
as to projects that they might consider funding. Mr. Holmquist informed her that if a
project were to cost from $1000 to 32500 they might consider funding. Discussion of the
previous ditch cleaning project that had been submitted. Lyle Swanson stated that it would
cost them approximately *100 to check the project.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to instruct the engineer to check the
Tamarack Dr. ditching project at a cost not to exceed $100.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by 4illiam Reiser to apply for $2500 from Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District for ditch and culvert work near Tamarr.ck Dr., pending satisfactory
engineers report and securing the proper easements.
Motion carried unanimously
3. MAIN STREET VACATION 8:10 P.M.
Lyle Swanson stated, by letter, that the street would not be needed for sewer and water
lines and that all properties are served by other streets,so they would have no objection
from an engineering standpoint to vacate the street. Ron Duran, road supervisor, offered
no objection. It was noted that the original plat had dedication to the public regarding
all of the streets in the Independence Beach plat.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried unanimously Hearing closed at 8:15 P.M.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 77-4 allowing for
vacation of a portion of Main Street, Independence Beach, Hennepin County.
Motion carried unanimously
4. NORTHWEST CINEMA CORPORATION
Discussion of theatre license application from Northwest Cinema Corporation for 1977.
Police Chief Hoover stated that progress had been made in policing their grounds and that
the police had received less calls toward the end of the 1976 season. Discussion of the
sewage treatment plant that was to have been removed.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to table approval of the license
pending clean-up of the sewage treaement plant.
Motion carried unanimously
5. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 1 0 9
Motion by Wayne Neddermeyer seconded by Arthur Theis to have Thomas Crosby be the contact
person with the Metro Council regarding the forthcoming systems statement.
Motion carried unanimously
6. REVENUE SHARING REPORTS
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Nancy Laurent to accept the Revenue Sharing Actual Use
Report No. 7.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to accept statement of assurances for
entitlement period No. 8, for Revenue Sharing Funds.
Motion carried unanimously
7. ANNE DORWEITgR
Charles Pangier
Anne Dorweiler stated that Mr, rangier was applying for a variance to construct a house on
Lots 10 and 11, Block 7, Independence Beach. The garage plans indicate a 20 ft. set -back
and it should be 50 ft. Discussion of the lot combination agreement whereby Mr. Pangier
received 2 assessments,one for his house which is on 2 lots and the other for the remaining
lots, ne now wishes to combine 2 lots leaving one vacant without an assessment.
Discussion of combining the vacant lot with the 1 lot of his neighbor or combining the 3 lots
into two 90 ft. lots.
Richard Schieffer stated that Mr. Pangier should decide what he wishes to do and make application
accordingly. Mr. Pangier stated that he would attempt to negotiate with his neighbor to buy
his property and if he could not would inform the city as to how he intended to combine the
lots. Richard Schieffer stated that he would prepare the necessary papers after hearing from
Mr. Pangier.
Louis Rammerschmidt
Discussion of Mr. Hamm.erschmidts application for a variance to construct a house on Lots 9
End 10, Block 20, Independence Beach. House to be less than 50 feet from the lot line.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to adopt Resolution 77-5, allowing con-
solidation of lots 9 and 10, Block 20, Independence Beach; to waive the combination fees and
grant the variance.
Motion carried unanimously
Midland Nursery
Mr. Harvey Foss presented plans to construct a 40' x 100' nursery warehouse and an office on
8.5 acres on Hwy. 55. Anne Dorweiler reported that the Planning Commission had approved the
plans subject to approval from the Elm Creek Conservation District. She presented an overlay
from the Hennepin County Soil Conservation Service which indicated a high water table in the
area in which they had planned their sewage disposal system. Lyle Swanson stated that the
owners should design a. system and submit it to his office for approval.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to approve Resolution 77-6 approving of
Midland Nursery plans contingent upon completion of the items listed.
Motion carried unanimously
Frieburger Property
Gary Lindgren appeared seeking information regarding development of the Freiburger property
at Independence Beach. Discussion of various aspects of development, street vacation and con-
struction and connection to the existing sewer and water project.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by lyancy Laurent to conceptually approve connection to the
sewer and water according to preliminary diagram; subject to payment by developer of all costs
of providing sewer and water to lots and paying a hook-up charge to compensate for providing
fewer and water to the location. Also to recommend that detailed planning be done with the
Tanning Commission.
lotion carried unanimously
8. BILLS
Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay the bills; Payroll # 4403-4409 in
the amount of $2391 47
Motion carried unanimously
l (14. STAFF ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS, ETC.
Discussion of staff and committee members attending meetings. Consensus was to deal on an
individual basis with all requests to attend meetings.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay fees of $25.00 each for three Planning
Commission members to attend the Planning and Zoning Institute.
Motion carried unanimously
10. Community Development Block Grant Funds
Discussion as to how to distribute the additional funds made available through the Block
Grant Program.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to Okoportionately increase the previously
approved projects amounts.
Motion carried unanimously
Discussion of Medina becoming a member of the Minnesota'_Housing Finance Agency in order to
provide for grants and loans for home improvements.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 77-7 regarding part-
icipation in the MHFA.
Motion carried unanimously
11. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Wayne Neddermeyer gave several resons for Medina not joining the Chamber of Commerce in 1977.
Motion by Wayne Neddermeyer, seconded by William Reiser not to pay the 1977 dues to the Chamber
of Commerce.
Motion carried unanimously
12. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SEMINAR
Thomas Crosby explained that Hennepin County will set up a community meeting comprising several
of the neighboring communities to explain the Criminal Justice System.
13. COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICE
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Wayne Neddermeyer to recommend that we do not pur-
chase additional services from Suburban Health Nursing Service for 1977.
Motion carried unanimously
14. MEDINA TRAIL SYSTEM
Thomas Crosby stated that Bob McCrea had agreed to serve on a committee but did not wish to be
chairman. In view of the fact that the Metro Council will be discussing a regional trail plan
on March 3rd. Mr. Crosby asked that the item be discussed thoroughly at the March 1st. meeting.
15. CHESTNUT ROAD
Thomas Crosby informed members that Morris Holmberg had withdrawn his road dedication plans
after being informed that he would have to complete the necessary paper work and that the road
would need to be brought up to city standards by property owners before being maintained by the
city.
16. VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Thomas Crosby asked that the Vo Tech School be put on the March 1st agenda so that Council could
discuss what they wished to do about the Vo Tech question.
17. REITH VOGLER
Mr. Vogler discussed the possibility of obtaining a dance permit for "T.Arthur's". Be has
taken over the business and is attempting to eleminate some of the problems. Police Chief
Hoover stated that he would need to wait and see if the problems are solved before he could
approve the application.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to table the matter until the police
department can recommend that a license be issued.
Motion carried unanimously
18. SALARIES 105
Sewer and Water Department
Discussion of Zeo Leuer's letter requesting a 15% increas in salary and .15 per mile travel
expense or the purchase of a pickup truck.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to pay Leo Leuer $715 pet month salary
and $85.00 per month auto expense, retroactiOg to January 1, 1977.
Motion carried unanimously
Clerk
Motion by Wayne Neddermeyer, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay Sylvia Rudolph $3.50 per hour for
office held and if she wishes to be included in PERA and Social Security she make take that
amount in lieu of the 250 per hour raise. Increase retroactive to January 1, 1977.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded byWilliam Reiser to pay Donna Roehl, Clerk, $470 per month
retroactive to January 1, 1977.
Motion carried unanimously
Thomas Crosby stated that he had discussed the hiring of a City Manager with Dean Lund of
League of Minnesota Cities and Mr. Lund would be willing to attend a meeting and dxplain
the process.
Planning and Zoning Administrator
Thomas Crosby stated that he would talk with Anne Dorweiler regarding her salary proposal.
Wayne Neddermeyer asked that the per meeting charge be changed to an hourly rate.
19. 911EMERGENCY NUMBER
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Crosby to=lpprove Resolution 77-8 approving
Medina's participation in the Hennepin County 911 emergency number program.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M.
Clerk
Mayor