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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/18/75 CCM8 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. 0 r 88 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 e A y Yor