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Home My Public Portal About03/04/75 CCM91 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, March 4, 1975 at 7:40 P.M. Members present: Mayor Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis, Robert Franklin; Clerk Donna Roehl; Attorney Richard Schieffer Member absent: Thomas Stevens ( arrived 10:30 P.M.) Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to add one item to minutes of February 18th meeting: "Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay bills in the amount of $1886.03 for payroll. Motion carried unanimously." Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to waive reading of minutes of meeting of February 18, 1975 and accept as corrected. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Donald DssLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to dispense with reading of minutes of meeting of February 20, 1975 and accept as received. motion carried unanimously 1. LEAGUE OF NORTHWESTERN HENNEPIN COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to designate Wayne Neddermeyer as delegate to above league that is being formed. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to designate Donald DesLauriers as alternate to same organization. Motion carried unanimously 2. Holy Name Lake Estates Discussion of possible new entrance to proposed plat. Will contact Hennepin County and have them suggest a possible entrance site. 3. WOODLAKE SANITARY SERVICES Anne Dorweiler has had a request to do an Environmental Assessment of area involved and was told that city could do it and charge developer for the work. 4. FLOOD INSURANCE APPEAL Anne Dorweiler has dicussed revisions with U.S, engineer and has returned maps to them. 5. ARCHITECTS CONTRACT The cities auditor has requested a clarification of the fee paid to Ackerman Associs.tes for village hall work. Clerk was instructed to secure a copy of their contract and determine amount of fee that was to have been paid. 6. BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Discussion as to whether or not Medina wished to be involved in Bi-Centennial programs. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to appoint Arthur Theis as Bi-Centennial Chairman and to use any moneys for beautification and improvement of public facilities. Motion carried unanimously 7. TAX FORFEIT LOTS Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 75-6, Release of Tax Forfeit Lots (attached herewith). Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to approve Resolution 75-7, Release of Tax Forfeit Lots. Voting Yes, None; Voting No, 4; Absent, Thomas Stevens 92 8. DOCKSIDE INN DANCE PERMIT Application reviewed and discussion of occupancy requirements. Anne Dorweiler stated that requirements should be spelled out by Council so that they would have definite directions to act under. Discussion as to work that needs to be done at Dockside before building may be occupied. Building Inspector will inspect work during the week. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant dance permit to Dockside with occupancy of structure subject to administration of building inspector and also to grant Conditional Certificate of Occupancy listing conditions that must be met and completion date of same. Motion carried unanimously 9. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT CONTRACT Phil Chenoweth, Vice Pres. of Ehlers and Associates presented and explained contracts that are available. He said that Council may wish to continue with 1968 contract or consider a new two part contract. He outlined conditions of each and supplied members with copies to study. Discussion of bond rating; Mr. Chenoweth stated that consultants supply material to rating service and ratings are based on that information. If Bond Issue is a million dollar issue we would be rated and charges would be approximately $650.00. 10. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE SEWER Council reviewed letter that McCombs -Knutson had compiled to send to Metropolitan Waste Control regarding conditions at Medina Morninside. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to send letter to Metropolitan Waste Control. Motion carried unanimously 11. SEWER HOOKUPS Discussion of those people not connected to Hamel Sewer lines and those that have been connected and overlooked in billing. Connection charges for new establishments were also reviewed. Letters will be sent to all involved in either situation. Medicine Lake Bus Company will be informed that assessments may be paid before April 1, 1975. 12. NATIONAL BIOCENTRICS Discussion of request for comprehensive sewer plans, etc. Clerk will inquire as to purpose of request. 13. LOT SIZE ORDINANCE Robert Franklin stated that he had prepared some changes in the ordinance and would discuss at a later meeting. Thomas Stevens arrived at 10:30 P.M. 14. INDEPENDENCE BEACH SEWER AND WATER PROJECT Lengthy discussion of members and residents of finances involved in project —Skip McCombs stated that the program had been set up considerin.-° that some lots would be tax forfeited. Several alternatives are available for determinging costs per lot and footage assessment would be a safer way of assuring assessments being paid. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to approve Resolution 75-8, Establishing the Independence Beach Sanitary Sewer project and ordering the preparation of plans and specifications. Voting Yes -Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis, Robert Franklin, Thomas Stevens Voting No -Wayne Neddermeyer Motion carried 93 Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution Establishing Independence Beach Water Improvement Project. Voting Yes -Thomas Stevens, Robert Franklin, Arthur Theis Voting No-Dop.ald,DeaLauriers Abstaining -Wayne Neddermeyer Motion defeated because 4/5 majority is necessary for approval Attorney advised that 3 alternatives are available to further act on water project 1. Petition by property owners having 35% of frontage in designated area 2. The "No" or abstaining vote may call for reconsideration of motion 3. Council may do nothing and city may again start proceedings at a future date 15. OVERTIME PAY Discussion with attorney of not having to pay overtime after a 40 hour week Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Arthur Theis that we return to straight time pay due to Court Injunction and on Attorneys insturctions. Motion carried unanimously 16. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER Discussion of filling vacancy on Planning Commission. Tabled until March 18. 17. INDEPENDENCE BEACH PARK Discussion of the possibility of purchasing a lot near the present city park to use for overflow and also extra parking facilities. 18. BILLS Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to pay bills for the following amounts: Order checks, $8123.53; Payroll, $4643.71. Motion carried unanimously 19. SEWER BOUNDARY CHANGES Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to adopt Resolution 75-9 regarding changes in Sewer Service Area (attached herewith) so that it now includes Independence Beach, Independence Heights titnd any additional that will be included in sewer project. Voting Yes -Robert Franklin, Thomas Stevens, Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis Voting No -Wayne Neddermeyer Motion carried e 20. HOUSING RURALDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Discussion of establishing Authority in Medina. RichardSchieffer will study and prepare a resolution after which a public hearing can be held. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to adjourn Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 1:15 A.M. Clerk March 4, 1975