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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on February
Members present: Acting Mayor -Donald DesLauriers; Councilmen -Arthur
City Attorney -Richard Schieffer; Clerk -Donna Roehl.
Members absent: Mayor -Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilman -Thomas Stevens
18, 1975 at 7:40 P.M.
Theis, Robert Franklin;
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept the minutes as corrected as
follows: Page 83, item 2, third paragraph --add the words " an additional" before 22.
Motion carried unanimously
1. Home Owners Not Connected to Hamel Sewer
Members discussed home owners that are not connected to sewer facilities at Hamel. Decision
was made to send those people letters telling them they are in violation and that SAC charges
are raised $25.00 each year.
2. Eleanore Reiser's Plat
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arth Theis to grant final approval to Sunny Hill
Plat and sign the hard shell.
Motion carried unanimously
$150.00 Park and $150.00 Platting fees were paid.
3. Dockside Cigarette License
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to grant approval to Dennis Sazenski of
Dockside Inc. for a cigarette license for 1975.
Motion carried unanimously
4. Planning Commission Members
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to re -appoint Emil Jubert and Gerald
Carlson as Planning Commission members.
Motion carried unanimously
Discussion of possible names that could be appointed to the position of Ken Thies. Several
people will be contacted.
5 Hennepin County Transportation Study
Emil Jubert presented information on the meeting he had attended with other rural county
representatives to the Hennepin County Transportation Board. One item they had discussed
was the need for a north -south parallel roadway between Co. Rd. 19 and St. Hwy. 101.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to refer Transportation Committee report
to the Planning Commission for study.
Motion carried unanimously
6. Hamel Seger and Water Assessment Hearing
Skip McCombs presented final assessment figures for the Hamel Sewer and Water Extension
project. Total Sewer cost assessment is $19,959 and Total Water cost assessement is $40,864.
Members discussed the rate of interest that should be charged and the number of years the
project should be assessed. It was agreed that the amount should be the same for this
project as for the Independence Beach project should that project be approved. 20 year
assessment period and 7 % rate of interest ar the figures to be used.
Discussion was also held as to charges to various parcels in the area.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robe-t Franklin to adopt Resolution 75-3 (attached
herewith)adopting Assessemnt Roll for Hamel Road Sanitary Sewer and Water Extension.
Motion carried unanimously
7. Gilbert Pettit License Refund
Attorney Richard Schieffer discussed with council various documents he had received from
City Clerk regarding a -placation for refund on one-half the liquor license fee of Gilbert
Pettit.l. Application for license refund; 2. Statement from physican; 3. Authorization
for release of medical information.
Motion by.Robert Franklin seconded by Arthur Theis to deny request at this time in the absence
of sufficient medical evidence.
Motion carried unanimously.
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8. PERA
Discussion of members with Mr. Schieffer as to status of past due members. Mr. Schieffer
stated that he would prefer to contact PERA and make a determination as to status of members
in question.
Motion by Robe t Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to refer PERA matter to Attorney
for recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously
9. Shelving
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklih to purchase steel shelving for approx-
imately $100 to store records that are presently kept at the Hamel Bank.
Motion carried unanimously
10. Police contracting
Robert Franklin informed members that a meeting is to be held at Corcoran regarding an
organization of communities in Northwestern Hennepin County.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution No. 75-4 as follows:
WHEREAS the small but growing communities of Northwestern Hennepin County have many common
interest in planning for and providing community services; and
WHEREAS there is no single agencyor organization that currently represents these interests; and
WHEREAS these communities could easily and at a minimul cost to the taxpayers join together
to provide stronger representation befor other units of government;
NOE THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina strongly supports
the organization of a Northwestern Hennepin County League of Communities.
.‘Approved by the 0: dina City Council this 18 da f February% 197
4:40a,// Clerk
Motion carried unanimously
Mayor
11. Diss ussion as to what would be involved in setting up an HRA for Medina which
is the purchase and possible resale of tax forfeit land in a municipality.
12. Dissussed the possibility of Medina purchasing a piece of property across from the
city park at Lake Independence.
13. Snow Plowing
Donald DesLauriers will inspect several areas where snow problems have occured. Clerk
stated that several letters from residents have been received commending the road department
for the excellent job they have been doing to maintain the roads this winter.
14. Land Alteration Permits
Discussion of members of letter received from Mr. Borg regarding land alteration he had
done. Need for a land alteration and wetlands ordinance and points to be considered in
such an ordinance were discussed. Mr. Schieffer will write letters to Mr. Borg and to
the Hamel ASC office informing them of our pmesent ordinance.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to refer Wetlands problem to Planning
Commission and enforce the ordinance as it is at this time.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to adjourn.
Meeting adjourn t 9:55 P.M.
Clerk
February 18, 1975
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