HomeMy Public PortalAbout03/07/78 CCMORDER CHECKS - MARCH 7, 1978
7252 City of Long Lake 2,500.00
7253 Schieffer & Carson 1,323.33
7254 Crow River News 44•11
7255 McCombs -Knutson, Inc. 513.00
7256 Northwestern Bell Telephone 257.55
7257 Wright -Hennepin Electric 295.93
7258 Wayzata Sheet Metal Works, Inc. 62.50
7259 Metro Animal Patrol Service 105.00
7260 Loretto Auto Repair 358.40
7261 Amoco Oil Co. 34.48
7262 Mobil Oil Credit Corp. 590.02
7263 Charles Hoover 95.59
7264 Bestos Products, Co. 22.52
7265 Uniforms Unlimited 55.15
7266 General Communications, Inc. 20.00
7267 Physicans Health Plan 683.10
7268 Sylvia Rudolph 4.32
7269 Bertelson Bros., Inc. 57.82
7270 Harris Office Equipment 4.50
7271 Director of Finance - Fee Cashier 66.32
7272 Reynolds Welding 8.00
7273 Fortin Hardware Co. 77.30
7274 Ziegler, Inc. 7.50
7275 Charles Olson & Sons 1.21
7276 State Traas. Surplus Property Fund 22.50
7277 American Steel & Ind. Supply Co. 62.90
7278 H. R. Toll Co. 62.06
7279 Safety-Kleen Corp. 26.50
7280 Leef Bros., Inc. 5.00
7281 Hamel Lumber & Supply 670.79
7282 City of Orono 275.00
7283 Brooklyn Printing & Adv. Co. 265.80
7284 Metro Waste Control Commission 1,584.00
7285 Hugh Schmidt 9.24
7286 Chunks Garage 49.90
7287 Towns Edge Ford 36.46
7288 Rettinger Service Station 12.75
7289 Donald Mayer, Inc. 466.40
7290 Wes Bendickson 135.00
7291 Midwest Wholesale Tire, Inc. 145.56
7292 Gopher Sign Co. 23.00
7293 No. Central Equipment Co. 75.00
7294 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders 191.58
7295 Sioux Steam Cleaning Corp. 33.46
7296 Donna Roehl 45.00
7297 Jeanne Mabusth 25.00
7298 Real Estate Group 27,000.00
7259 Lee Nistler Rubbish 24.00
7300 Minnegasco 43.45
7301 Metro Waste Control Commission 302.19
7302 Chapin Publishing Co. 28.00
7303 Mpls., Star and Tribune 37.35
7304 Water Products Co. 801.64
7305 Northern States Power 60.51
7306 Government aaTraining Service 10.00
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PAYROLL MARCH 7, 1978
4824 Thomas Crosby $50.00
4825 Nancy Laurent 50.00
4826 William Reiser 50.00
4827 Arthur Theis 50.00
4828 Wayne Neddermeyer 70.00
4829 Charles Hoover 525.70
4830 Jerome LaFond 456.22
4831 Michael Rouillard 437.53
4832 Robert Anderson 239.31
4833 Robert Dressel 403.41
4834 Ronald. Duran 416.60
4835 LeRoy Giese 350.96
4836 Richard Krotzer 375.00
4837 Donna Roehl 446.21
4838 Jeanne Mabusth 427.94
4839 Sylvia Rudolph 250.25
4840 Verna Hoover 39.00
4841 Ronald Reiser 5.00
4842 Farmers St. Bk. of Hamel 37.50
4843 Western Life Ins. Co. 20.03
4844 Director of Int. Rev. 940.60
4845 ' Comm.. of Tax. 513.40
4846 State of Minn., Soc. Sec. 259.49
4847 P E R A 510.04
6924.19
REVENUE SHARING
1016 Malkerson 5713.31
1017 Royal Business Machines 2800.36
8513.67
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, March 7, 1978 at 25
7:35 P.M.
Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Nancy Laurent, Thomas Crosby,
William Reiser, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Attorney, Richard
Schaeffer; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Jeanne Mabusth.
Minutes of February 21, 1978:
Wayne Neddermeyer asked that Item 7, Pages 20-21 be changed to indicate his abstaining from
voting on the motion.
Nancy Laurent asked that Item 14, Page 22 be changed to indicate that she and William Reiser
abstained from voting on the City Clerk's salary motion.
Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve minutes of March 7, 1978,
as corrected.
1. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Fuel
Ronald Duran, Director of Public Works, presented 2 quotes for 7000 gallons of fuel.
Schlosser: 36.90 per gal. plus $72.00 trucking
Don Mayer Inc.: 36.70 per gal. plus $72.24 trucking
Rettinger Bros.: No quote
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept the low quote of Don Mayer
for 7000 gallons of fuel.
Motion carried unanimously
Trucks
Ron Duran reported that the City of Long Lake had 2 truck to sell for $2500, with snow plows
and that Council members he had discussed it with had thought he should purchase them, which
he had done.
As trucks are identical one could be used for parts to repair the other.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to purchase from the City of Long Lake,
2 trucks, 2 snow plows and one winch for $2500.
Motion carried unanimously
2. HAMEL WELL SITE
Joe Raskob presented letter indicating several terms and a request for 750 per sq. ft. for
a site on the NE corner of the Medina Recreations property.
Mr. Raskob felt that the city should have the property appraised by someone of their choice.
Wayne Neddermeyer stated that the property should be appraised before a test well is drilled
due to the fact t#at an appraisal may not be agreeable to either party.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to authorize the Mayor to enter into
an agreement with the Raskob's according to letter dated March 7, 1978, after the Mayor has
satisfied himself of the value of the property based on the advice of individuals familiar
with land values in Hamel and that terms and conditions are appropriate in all circumstances.
The contract to provide for the payment of $100 for test well permission, which amount will
be applied to the purchase price of the property, if purchased.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize the City Attorney to prepare
purchase agreement for the Medina Recreation Inc. (Raskob) property.
Motion carried unanimously
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Hoover presented a letter, to the City of Independence, which he
stating that Medina would agree to provide services similar to those provided
the same amount of hours, at a cost of $75,000 per year for the current year.
He explained that Orono has said that they do not want to patrol Independence
Mound may be making them an offer.
Concensus of the Council was to send the letter.
had written
in Medina for
and that
4. TREE INSPECTORS SALARY
Charles Hoover, tree inspector, stated that regulations for 1978 will remain the same as
for 1977 and that he requests $6.00 per hour, the same amount the weed inspector is receiving.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay $5.50 per hour for tree inspecting
for 1978.
Motion carried unanimously
5. CHEST, MULTIPLE DWELLING
Tang Lu and Chaing.LBppeared to discuss the Jim Lutz property on Hamel Rd with reference
to their building of a multiple dwelling.
Jeanne Mabusth, Planning and Zoning Administrator reported that the property being discussed
is a 1/3 acre parcel created at the time the sewer pond road was constructed.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to recognize sale of 1/3 acre parcel owned
by Jim Lutz as the property had been divided prior to subdivision regulations.
Discussion of owners using the sewer pond road as an entrance road.
Consensus of the Council was not to object to the road being used by the developer providing
that it would be upgraded to 24 ft. wide to developers driveway, and graveled according to
specifications.
Regarding the developer connecting to sewer and water facilities, Jeanne Mabusth stated that
this should be approved by the Council as other requests have been handled that way.
Concensus of the Council was not to object to developer connecting to city sewer and water.
Developers requested that paving be deferred for one year because problems can develop if
blaoktopping is done to soon. Engineer has said that paving shoud be completed by November
1, 1978.
Concensus of the Council was to approve the developers request providing something acceptable
to City Engineer is approved if blacktop is not provided immediately.
6. DAVID GATES, MEDINA CREEKSIDE
Council reviewed letter from City engineer regarding his opinion as to amount of refund that
could be made to Mr. Gates for his having to install utility lines from city property to
his property.
Mr. Gates bill from Day Plumbing is $2959.14. Engineers suggested refund was $2215.42
based on several areas which could possibly have been installed for a lesser amount.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to pay $2215.42 to Dakid Gates,
according to recommendations of City Engineer, payment to be made after Hickory Drive
has been approved and accepted.
Motion carried unanimously
7. HAZARDOUS FARM BUILDINGS, YNGVE
Discussion of detioration of farm building owned by Yngve and Reiersgord on Willow Dr. and
Pioneer Tr.
Chief of Police Hoover presented numerous photos of the grounds and buildings.
Council discussed the fact that refrigerator and freezers are in the house, with doors
intact.
Richard Sohieffer stated that a resolution could be prepared declaring the buildings to be
a hazard and that allowing freezers and refrigerators to remain without removing latches
is a misdemeanor.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to ask the Chief of Police to telephone
the owners and the City Clerk to write a letter th them and the City Attorney to prepare
a resolution declaring the Yngve farm buildings at Pioneer and Willow a hazard under the
Hazardous Building Law.
Motion carried unanimously
8. FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL
C.O. Dorweiler presented a request from the Farmers State Bank of Hamel to divide and
combine property under Ordinance 159.
Discussion of the sizes of the parcels and the fact that the Hughes lot will only be
95' x 145'.
Discussion also that the remaining special assessments should be paid at this time.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 78-6 allowing 2 7
for combination and division of property of the Farmers State Bank of Hamel. Reason being
that small lots are being combined, making for a better land use situation.
Motion carried unanimously
9. COPY MACHINE
Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Thomas Crosby to pay the cost of the copy machine,
$2800.36, out of Revenue Sharing Funds.
Motion carried unanimously
10. ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FEES
Council discussed increasing the liquor license fees as had been briefly discussed at the
1978 budget meetings.
Donna Roehl reported that Council had raised the anticipated license fee amount from $13,000
in 1977 to $15,000 in 1978.
Joe Raskob presented list of fees charged by neighboring communities.
Sandy Klein spoke about having to raise prices to compensate for a raise in the fee.
Charles Hoover reported that during 1977 one fatal accident in Medina had been attributed
to the use of alcohol.
William Reiser stated that it seemed as if Medina's fees were high enough compared to
surrounding communities.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to set fees for on Sale Liquor license
for 1978 at the same fee as 1977, $2200.00.
Motion carried. Voting No --Wayne Neddermeyer
Mr. Neddermeyer stated that it was highly unorthodox to put an anticipated increase in the
budget and then not follow through. This is not good business and a city is a type of business.
11. DEMEUELES LAND DIVISION
Jeanne Mabusth discussed the need for soil borings and the need for combining Lot 7 into
Lots 6 and 8 because of poor soils.
Concensus of the Council was to approve the Zoning Administrator's and Planning Commission
recommendations and discuss with Mr. Demeueles.
12. PINTO INDUSTRIAL PARK
Council discussed changes made the the Doerr plat of Pinto Industrial Park.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant preliminary approval to Pinto
Industrial Park, subject to Planning Commission minutes of February 14, 1978 and the rec-
omendations of Planning and Zoning Administrator.
Motion carried unanimously
13. GARY HAYES
Discussion of Mr. Hayes request to divide 5 lots in Block 16, Independence Beach and combine
into 3 lots.
Donna Roehl reported that an additional 2/3 of an assessment would be needed to bring the
assessments to 3 full assessments.
Discussion of the fact that each parcel will need a variance because none are 150' wide.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to approve Resolution 78-7, division and
combination of property for Gary Hayes. Attorney to redraft resolution including assessment
procedures and variances for lot widths.
Motion carried unsnimously
14. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Letter of resignation from Worth Bruntjen as Planning Commission member, was read.
Wayne Neddermeyer asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Bruntjen.
Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to appoint Emil Jubert to a 3 year term
on the Planning Commission, term ending March 1, 1981.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Nancy Laurent to appoint Joanne Haislet to a 3 year
term on the Planning Commission, term ending March 1, 1981.
Motion carried unanimously
2j',Thomas Crosby asked that the appointment of a member to fill the vacany created by the
resignation of Worth Bruntjen be tabled until March 21st to allow other interested potential
members to come forward.
15. BILLS
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to pay the bills: Order checks
# 7252 - 7309 in the amount of $41,537.23; Payroll checks # 4824 - 4847 in the
amount of $6,924.19; Revenue Sharing checks # 1016 - 1017 in the amount of $8,513.67.
Motion carried unanimously
16. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, INDEPENDENCE BEACH
Discussion of the possibility of trading an assessment that will be paid on Lots 17 and
18, Block 2 for the assessment on the 30 ft. lot owned by Sheldon Hoff.
Consensus of the Council was to let the assessments remain as they are.
17. PLYMOUTH-MEDINA INTERCEPTOR
Donna Roehl reported that a meeting has been scheduled for March 22nd at 7:30 P.M. at the
Medina City Hall with Council representatives and city staff of Plymouth and Medina.
18. CONFERENCES
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize the Clerk to attend the
City Clerk's conference March 15-17 at a fee of $45.00; The Planning and Zoning Administrator
to attend a Septic System Workshop March 21-23 for a fee of $25.00; and Nancy Laurent to
attend the Small Cities Grant Program meeting on March 23rd for a fee of $10.00.
Motion carried unanimously
19. INDEPENDENCE BEACH PARK
Arthur Theis reported that he had a request from residents in the Independence Beach area
for installation of some playground or athletic equipment in the city park.
Arthur Theis reported that he would check the area and make a recommendation at a future
meeting.
20. INSURANCE
Donna Roehl reported that Aetna Ins. will not be renewing the cities Worker's Comp.
policy when it expires on April 8th. Wayzata Agency has explained that they will put
Medina into the insurance pool if they so wish.
Wayne Neddermeyer stated that if they want the other Medina insurance they should do the
best that they can regarding renewal of the Worker's Comp. policy.
21. ELM CREEL DINNER MEETING
Members were informed of the April 12th Elm Creek Dinner meeting at Medina Recreations.
Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Thomas Crosby to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
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Clerk
March 7, 197S