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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/20/75 Special CCM��9 The Council of the City of Medina met in special session of February 20, 1975 at 8:20 P.M. Members present: Acting Mayor --Donald DesLauriers; Councilmen --Arthur Theis, Robert Franklin; City Attorney --Richard Schieffer; Clerk --Donna Roehl Members absent: Mayro--Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilman --Thomas Stevens 1. INDEPENDENCE BEACH SEWER AND WATER PROJECT Continuation of Public Hearing on above project was held. Robert Franklin had attended a meeting of the Hennepin Co. Park Staff and 5 Board Members. They recommended that the Park Board approve the Sewer and Water project at their meeting on March 6th. Mr. Sunde of the Park staff suggested that financial consultants from Medina and the Park Reserve meet to discuss pre -payment before bonding for the project. Due to pre- payment possibility they would want their engineers to check plans, bids and work as it is done. Charles Pangier asked for a change in plans so that line would go past his property. Engineer stated that plans are preliminary and could be so changed. Discussion of road easements that would be needed and problems involved with center lines not being correctly located. _ Engineer stated that the Minneapolis Gas Co. has been contacted but have given no final " decision as to extension of their lines. Discussion of water system and various possibilites of charging so as to ease burden on taxpayers. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to close hearing on Independence Beach, Independence Heights Sewer and Water project. Motion carried unanimously Mr. McCombs asked if they could begin field work on project. Council stated that they would have no objection if they wished to begin on their own without order from Council and before project is voted upon. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to delay further discussion on matter until March 4th meeting. Motion carried unanimously Robert Franklin added the comment that Mr. French of the Park Reserve had asked if we would consider Independence Heights area sale to the park anywhere up to 50 years hence. 2. MEDINA_MORNINGSIDE WELL Marlon Haugen, representing the company that owns the well at Medina-Morningside presented an explanation of present system and a financial statement as of June 30, 1974. Be stated that they own pipes in the ground and hydrants and that stockholders have not taken any profit in the 10-12 years of ownership. Rates are set to meet expenses and there are no reserves for repairs or replacements. Presently they are serving 85 homes and will request permission to raise the rates in the near future. Gerald Schmitz, Long Lake Fire Chief requested that the fire hydrants be cleared immed- iately and that they be furnished with a complete set of Plans as to location of hydrants,etc. Mr. Haugen said that they were not budgeted for plowing hydrants and if they must do so the expense would have to be added to a rate increas. Council felt that this a problem for the well company and that city equipment should not be used t, clear hydrants. Mr. Haugen stated that he would be in contact with council at a later date and would furnish the needed maps and have the hydrants plowed immediately. 90 3. METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Council discussed Resolution as prepared by Robert Franklin regarding Metropolitan Council's development plans for Twin Cities area. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 75-5 (attached herewith) and send copies to the Metro Council, State Legislators, and neighboring municipalities. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. 447%i79.et,(7 04,44, Clerk February 20, 1975 s Mayor