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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/21/78 CCM18 PAYROLL CHECKS - FEBRUARY 21, 1978 4817 Charles Hoover 526.10 4818 Jerome LaFond 437.87 4819 Michael Rouillard 424.32 4820 Richwrd Krotzer 375.00 4821 Robert Dressel 392.93 4822 Ronald Duran 434.70 4823 LeRoy Giese 342.30 2,933.22 ORDER CHECKS - FEBRUARY 21, 1978 7249 Metro Waste Control 1,163.25 7250 First National Bank of St. Paul 47,173.81 7251 United States Post Office 25.00 a 48,362.06 e, cL..3 19 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 7:40 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Arthur Theis, Nancy Laurent, William Reiser, Thomas Crosby; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Jeanne Mabusth; Attorney, Richard Schieffer. Minutes of February 7, 1978: Item 21, Page 17: Wayne Neddermeyer stated that the appointment of weed inspector is made by the Mayor and does not require council action. He also felt that wages and mileage should be increase to $6.00 per hour and .17 per mile. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to rescind action taken at the Feb. 7th meeting and acknowledge Ray Hoosier as being appointed weed inspector by the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay Ray Hoosier $6.00 per hour and .17 per mile for weed inspecting. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Crosby to approve minutes of February 7th as amended. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Crosby to hold a public hearing on park land vacation for March 21, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 1. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Ron Duran, Director of Public Works, introduced Paul Winter as the prospective employee for the Sewer and Water department. Council member reviewed the application and discussed the posistion with Mr. Winter. Mr. Winter stated that he would be available after giving his 2 weeks notice to his present employer. He added that he heal advanoea as far as he couldin his present job so he would be willing to take a cut in pay. Ron Duran stated that the rate of pay discussed was $5.00 per hour witha raise to $5.75 after 6 months. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to hire Paul Winter as a Public Works employee at $5.00 per hour subject to a 6 months probationary period, at which time he will receive $5.75 per hour; and authorize expenditure of city funds to allow attendance at school to obtain sewer and water licenses. Motion carried unanimously Clothing Contract Richard Schieffer reported that he had discussed the contract with a Brothers and explained the memo he had preapred. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept contract amended including Item 14 ( deletion of liquidated dmmeges provision of litigation provision.) Motion carried unanimously representative of Leef from Leef Brothers as and Item 16 deletion 2. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Cheif Hoover reported that liquor sales had been made to minors at Pat's Liquors in two instances and that the County would be taking the case to the County Attorney. Council discussed with attorney the possible grouns for revocation of the license. Thomas Crosby stated that the owner should be issued a warning and further action tabled pend- ing outcome of the Counties case. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that if a conviction is obtained the city would have firm grounds for revocation. Motion by Wayne Neddermeyer, seconded by Thomas Crosby to send a letter of warning to Pat Wald of Pat's Liquors regarding alledged sale of liquor to minors. Motion carried unanimously 20 3. PAUL OGLAND Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to accept letter of resignation from Paul Ogland terminating his employment with the city as of January 25, 1978. Motion carried unanimously 4. LORAM CONSTRUCTION Karl Lefvenius and Glenn Shannon appeared on behalf of Loram to request a permit to con- struct a 50' x 100' office addition to their building on Hwy. 55. They reported on the screening that had been done since 1974 and the problems they had had with the plantings. Letter from Engineer had indicated that the septic system would be adequate to handle the increase in office employees. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve the Loram office addition as proposed in plans dated February 14, 1978 which show new screening on the north and west boundaries of property; Subject to: a. Loram to enter into a standard development agreement with the city for construction of the parking lot and other site improvements. b. Paving of 17 parking stalls and removal of 7 parking stalls due to construction of new addition in the present 7 stall area. c. Bond for $3450 to be posted with a completion date of July 15, 1978. d. Septic system deemed to be adequate by City engineer to handle employee increase over the next 5 years. Motion carried unanimously 5. DAVID GATES, M DINA CREEKSIDE Mr. Gates explained the incompleted items of his Medina Creekside project. He stated that the manhole covers have been replaced, the gate valve cannot be fixed until spring nor can the hydrants be painted until spring. Engineer, Lyle Swanson stated that the street cannot be approved until spring. Mr. Gates reported that he had paid $17,000 for street construction. Mr. Gates requested information regarding his bill in connection with construction work he had to do in Hamel Rd., which he felt should have been done at time original Hamel sewer and water project was done as his plat was in existence at that time. Thomas Crosby stated that he agreed with the concept of the city furnishing service to Mr. Gate's side of the street. Council requested that the engineer compare Mr. Gate's bill with other dollar estimations, and discuss at the March 7th meeting. 6. ALEX REISER, LAND DIVISION Ray Jacques appeared todiscuss the purchase of 6 acres from Alex Reiser on Tamarack Dr. He stated that he would be using Cherokee Dr. as an entrance. Thomas Crosby stated that a roadway agreement should be entered into by Mr. Reiser allowing a 60 ft. easement for road purposes. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to approve the Alex Reiser land division, subject to Mr. Reiser entering into a standard driveway agreement with the City of Medina; said agreement to cover the entire Reiser Tract. Motion carried unanimously 7. HUNTER FARMS, DARRELL FARR Mr. Farr restated his previous request for release of cash escrow funds. Lyle Swanson stated that he had allowed 1i times the dollar amount he had determined would be required to complete the roads and this would be a safe amount to release. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that he was adverse to lowering amounts for work being done. Also would statements be needed from contractors staing that they had been paid. Richard Schaeffer stated that this is not a city road so contractor could not sue the city for unpaid bills. Mr. Farr stated that he had Lien waivers for material, etc. that he could supply the city. Thomas Crosby stated that a contractor could put liens against unsold property if he were not paid. 21 Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to release $27,000 of the $82,000 cash escrow to the Real Estate Group, Darrell Farr, President, for completed portion of Hunter Farms roads. Motion carried unanimously 8. DALE RASMUSSEN, TAX FORFEIT LOTS Mr. Rasmussen requested release of tax forfeit lots in Block 26, Independence Beach. Council advised Mr. Rasmussen to seek clarifaction from Hennepin County as to which lots 11, 12, or 13 in Block 26 are tax forfeit and then make a formal request for release. 9. HAMMERLUVD MANiTFACTURING Emil Jubert reported on his inspection of Hammerlund Mfg. in Hopkins with regards to operation complying with an M-I Zoning. He stated that in his opinion it would fit into light industrial without a special use permit. Mary Robinson, Real Estate agent, was informed that the developer would need to upgrade Willow Dr, to their entrance, to a 9 ton road. 10. GARY� HAYES Mr. Hayes requested information regarding combination of the 5 lots in Block 16, Independence Beach, into 3 lots. Council discussed conditions and provisions. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize the Attorney to prepare a resolution based on the application of Mr. Hayes. Motion carried unanimously 11. HEIL ENTERPRISES Steve Benedict requested a front yard set back variance for Lot 7, Block 21, Independence Beach. to stated that the houses in the area are from 5' to 20' from the street. Enginner, Lyle Swanson, stated that this house should be placed further than 10 feet from the Right of Way. Mr, Benedict presented his soil boring test which was done 5 feet to the rear of the proposed louse. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to allow a 35' front yard variance on Lot 7, Block 21, Independence Beach, because of water table as shown in soil boring test. Motion carried unanimously 12. WALLACE DOERR, PLAT Robert Scott appeared to discuss Mr. Doerr's proposed plat for 8.6 acres on Co. Rd. 116, part of which is in the sewer district. Be requested that because part of Lot 4 is in the sewer district, that lot be allowed to connect to the sewer. Discussion of the fact that under the present plan a variance would be needed either to connect to the sewer or to allow less than a 2 acre buildable lot as majority of lot is peat marsh. Nancy Laurent suggested redrawing the plat, making less lots. Mr. Scott stated that he would redraw his plans and discuss with Council at a future date. 13. HOLY NAME DRIVE Nancy Laurent suggested holding a public hearing to discuss the possibility of assessing benefited property owners for a portion of the upgrading. The question would be what portion of the cost would be assessed. Thomas Crosby stated that any action taken in this instance would be policy setting for future road upgrading. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that a certain mill rate could be assessed over the entire city and that over a period of time all roads could be upgraded. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 9, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. to iscuss financing of road improvements in Medina, including the possibility of assessing affected property owners for a portion of the costs. Motion carried unanimously `) 2 14. SALARIES Motion by Wayne Neddermeyer, Seconded by William Reiser to pay part time police $5.00 per hour; planning and zoning administrator $5.50 per hour p1mF3 $15.00 per council meeting and $10.00 per hour for Planning Commission meetings; and Assistant Clerk $4.25 per hour. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay the clerk $500 per month. Voting Yes: Nancy Laurent, Wayne Neddermeyer; Voting No: Thomas Crosby, William Reiser, Arthur Theis. Motion not carried Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay the Clerk $520 per month. Voting Yes: Thomas Crosby, William Reiser, Arthur Theis, Nancy Laurent. Voting No: Wayne Neddermeyer Motion carried 15. BUILDING INSPECTOR Jeanne Mabusth, Planning and Zoning Administrator, reported that the Building Inspector would not sign an occupancy permit for a house until corrections were made in the construction of 2 fireplaces. She also presented the problem of builders not being able tosecure percolation tests during win ,er months. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to require 3 pert tests, reasonably accept- able to the Planning and Zoning Adm. or the Building Inspector, before issuance of a building permit. Motion carried unanimously 15. HENNEPIN COUNTY COURT FACILITIES Discussion of a bill before the legislature setting up court facilities in area shopping centers and announcement of an upcoming meeting regarding same. 16. BIKE TRAILS, COUNTY PARK Discussion of the proposed bike trail system for Baker Park. Council had no comments to make to the DNR. 17. BILLS Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to pay the bills: Order checks # 7249- 7251 in the amount of $48,362.06 and Pgyroll checks # 4817-4823 in the amount of $2933.22. Motion carried unanimously 18. MINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY Wayne Neddermeyer presented letter regarding upcoming hearings regarding Minneapolis Gas Co's. request for rate increases. 19. AMBULANCE SERVICE Wayne Neddermeyer asked that note be made in minutes of having received letters regarding the Loretto Ambulancd Service. 20. RON HINDS Letter from Ron Hinds attorney was read regarding the cutting of brush along Morgan Rd. Attorney stated that he would answer the letter. Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 12:30 A.M• ,j _/ (/C"G72c- Clerk February 21, 1978