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PAYROLL CHECKS - MARCH 9, 1992
12637 Gary Acromite $ 207.79
12638 Ann C. Thies 138.52
12639 Robert Mitchell 138.52
12640 Philip Zietlow 138.52
12641 Wilfred Scherer 138.52
12642 Wayne Wallace 847.06
12643 Jill McRae 917.02
12644 Richard Rabenort 1,080.72
12645 Michael Rouillard 866.53
12646 Scott Stillman 671.57
12647 James Dillman 1,001.62
12648 Robert Dressel 858.30
12649 Edgar Belland 687.65
12650 Cecilia Vieau 402.38
12651 Donna Roehl 919.21
12652 Laura Monroe 632.92
12653 Sandra Larson 506.62
12654 Benedict Young 836.40
12655 P.E.R.A. 921.60
12656 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,994.53
12657 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 710.56
12658 Commissioner of Revenue 728.35
$15,344.91
ORDER CHECKS - MARCH 9, 1992
10516 Minnesota Dept. of Health 170.00
10517 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 9,844.00
10518 State Bank of Loretto 7,875.20
10519 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 710.56
10520 P.E.R.A. 1,241.82
10521 Delta Dental 489.90
10522 Medica Choice 3,139.60
10523 Budget Printing 1,575.34
10524 Hennepin Co. Treasurer 102.47
10525 U.S. West Cellular 170.93
10526 Copy Duplicating Prod. 331.74
10527 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assess. 2,069.77
10528 Fortin Hardware 287.49
10529 Conelly Ind. Elect. 324.50
10530 U.S. West Communications 678.29
10531 A T & T 52.59
10532 Wright/Hennepin Elect. 1,193.27
10533 Medcenters Health 909.50
10534 Marjorie Vigoren 757.50
10535 Streicher's 10.55
10536 Henn. Co.Gen. Acctg. Div. 680.00
10537 Metro West Inspection 12,513.63
10538 Metro Waste Control 6,750.00
10539 Minn Comm 38.11
10540 Long Lake Ford 32.64
10541 Genuine Parts 152.83
10542 Reynolds Welding 23.58
ORDER CHECKS - MARCH 9, 1992 (CONT'D)
10543 NSP 1,675.20
10544 National Fire Prot. 347.50
10545 Warning Lites 40.00
10546 Quest Data Systems, Inc. 365.00
10547 Crow River News 208.51
10548 Hamel Bldg. Center 140.36
10549 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik 6,902.13
10550 Commercial Life 44.40
10551 Goodwill Ind. 305.00
10552 St.Paul Stamp Works 12.65
10553 Same Bloom Iron 267.37
10554 Minnesota's Bookstore 38.90
10555 Midwest Bus. Prod. 582.64
10556 Wright Recycling 23.75
10557 Candlelight Floral 99.85
10558 Bureau of Criminal Appre. 240.00
10559 Rigs & Squads 23.00
10560 Computerland 50.00
10561 John's Auto 15.33
10562 NSP 646.73
10563 Barbara Johnson 30.00
10564 Moody's Investors Service 3,400.00
10565 Typing to Go 7.83
10566 Amelia Kroeger 474.00
10567 Sheriff's Dept. Co. of Hennepin 146.30
10568 Bryan Rock Products 8,728.00
10569 Jim Hatch Sales 158.40
10570 Feed Rite Controls 236.92
10571 Water Products 890.30
10572 First Trust 219,837.50
10573 Pitney Bowes 80.00
10574 First Trust 684.74
10575 Long Lake Fire 2,923.50
10576 Loretto Fire 5,788.75
10577 Maple Plain Fire 750.00
10578 Hamel Fire Dept. 14,250.00
10579 Ziegler, Inc. 60.60
10580 Randy's Sanitation 78.81
10581 Safety Kleen 57.25
10582 Lake Business Supply 71.39
10583 Police Dept. 94.23
10584 Wenck Assoc. 7,138.12
10586 Senior Community Services 1,438.00
10587 Void 0.00
10588 League of Minnesota Cities 26,084.00
10589 City of Independence 11,000.00
10590 Kar Products 30.91
10591 Culligan 52.40
10592 Allstar Electric 193.67
10593 AWWA 19.30
10594 Holmes &Graven 13,414.64
10595 Miller Davis 12.00
10596 Bankcard 34.44
10597 Laura Monroe 65.00
10598 West Hennepin Auto 159.03
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ORDEAR CHECKS - MARCH 9, 1992 (CONT'D)
10599 Minnesota Rural Water 160.00
10600 West Henn. Recycling 89.20
10601 Glenwood Inglewood 30.75
10602 Software Library 396.00
10603 A T & T Credit Corp. 121.42
10604 Don Wendling 32.00
10605 Imprest Fund 642.17
10606 Pitney Bowes 65.00
10607 Stevens Well 1,249.27
10608 System One Management Advisor 4,738.50
10609 Gopher State One Call 25.00
10610 Jeremy Marr 72.00
10611 Twin City Water Clinic 20.00
10612 E-Z-Recycling 2,226.60
$395,046.08
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEDINA COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MARCH 9, 1992
ROLL
The Council met on the above date with the following members
present: Mayor Gary Acromite, Ann Thies, and Robert Mitchell.
Phil Zietlow arrived at 7:40 p.m. Hunk Scherer was absent. The
following represented the City staff: Police Chief Rick Rabenort,
Public Works Director Jim Dillman, Planning and Zoning
Administrator Loren Kohnen, Secretary Laura Monroe, City Attorney
Ron Batty, and City Recorder Teri Naab. Mayor Acromite called the
meeting to order at 7:32 P.M.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Acromite removed Items #7 and 8 from the consent agenda and
placed them under Item #16, Comprehensive Plan. He also removed
Item #12 from the consent agenda, and added Item #17 to the agenda,
approval and authorization of the reimbursement of sick and
vacation pay to Donna Roehl.
Mitchell asked that Item #17 be removed from the consent agenda.
He asked that an update on l andf i l l legislation be added to the
agenda.
Monroe added the BFI land fill report and request for feasibility
study
(#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mayor Acromite, seconded by Mitchell, to approve
the minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 18, 1992.
Ayes 3, nays 0.
(#2) MILFOIL REPORT — PAT WULFF
Pat Wulff expiained that the Lakeowners Association had collected
$2,400 for a scuba diving project on Lake Independence, but the
project was never approved by the DNR. Last fall 25 acres were
treated with chemicals, and a they have a contract with the DNR for
the remaining acres. She noted the question is of responsibility
for raising funds to continue the eradication.
Mayor Acromite questioned Wulff about a recent meeting with the
DNR.
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MILFOIL REPORT - CONT.
Wulff explained that the question was raised during that meeting
that cities to help with the obligation for funding, and the County
has accepted some responsibility. She noted that on Lake
Independence, they are loosing ground with regards to the mil foil.
She noted that the FWBI has reported success with whole lake
eradication in Michigan. She stated that she would be surveying
the Lakeshore Association as their perception of organizations
level of responsibility and options for the future and would report
back to the Council.
(#3) CITY OF CORCORAN ROAD PROJECT INVOLVING ASH
Mayor Acromite pointed out that the Council would be listening to
testimony.
Fred Guston, Senior Project Engineer of U.S.P.C.I., explained that
this project involves the recycling of the ash from the Hennepin
County incinerator into environmentally safe aggregate to be used
in bituminous pavement. He stated that they are planning a test
area on Pioneer Trail within Corcoran. He noted that western
Hennepin County is the obvious site for landfills. He stated this
process could use approximately 95% of the ash from the
incinerator. He noted that the process meets Federal and State
drinking water standards. Guston noted that the test site is
proposed for a 5 year period, which will be monitored throughout,
and if at any time is found to be unsafe, the bituminous would be
removed. He stated that the City of Corcoran and citizens of
Pioneer Trail support the project.
Thies asked what percentage of the ash used is fly ash.
Guston explained that 80% of bottom ash and 20% of fly ash is used,
with 50% ash content in the pellets.
Mayor Acromite asked why the project was proposed for a 5 year
period.
Guston explained that is the longest permitted time allowed by the
MPCA .
Zietlow asked if the 5 year permit process didn't exist, what the
recommended testing length would be.
Guston felt that generally test results should be known after the
first year, and a 5 year period would be appropriate.
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ROAD PROJECT INVOLVING ASH - CONT.
Dillman noted that the life expectancy of a road is approximately
5 years.
Frank Hornstein, State Code Director of Clean Water Action, noted
they have been aware of the project since 1989 when the group asked
for a permit to conduct a study on the process, which actually
incorporated a large industrial plant near Dayton, but was never
realized due to significant opposition. Hennepin County Board
adopted a resolution abolishing the State mandate, and consequent►y
abolished the liability by tax payers for the project.
Hornstein pointed out that the ultimate goal of the process is to
site the industrial facility. He stated that after 2 years of
testing, the facility could potentially be permitted, and within
60 days of the issuance of that permit, a schedule for an
environmental impact statement could be started by the company.
Hornstein noted that incinerator ash has the characteristics of
hazardous waste, with high concentrated levels of lead cadmium.
He noted that in the early process even rudimentary tests failed.
He quoted the Center for Disease Control that 1 of 6 children
suffer from high lead blood levels. He stated that citizens have
worked hard to clean up the air, and now this company proposes to
put hazardous chemicals into the infrastructure through roads.
Hornstein pointed out that the company, not the public, has
determine testing for the product. He stated that the company has
failed to examine risks over the full life cycle of the roadway,
failed to examine routine events that increase the rate of
magnitude of releases from the roadway during its life, gives scant
consideration to the environmental risks, examines only a sub -set
of the chemicals or concerns, distorts the role of the substance
that they use, and downplays the risks of exposure to ash or toxic
substances. He requested that the Council take no action on this
project, and only consider long term solutions.
Thies asked how the process could have passed the drinking water
standards if this were true.
Hornstein stated they have used leach tests which dilute the
toxicity of the product and enabled it to pass some of the testing.
Steve Schmidt, 1045 Medina Road, pointed out that the City has
studied the ash issue for quite some time. He felt that the process
sounded too good to be true.
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ROAD PROJECT INVOLVING ASH - CONT.
Ann Theis, agreed with Schmidt and noted she had read the entire
report submitted by both sides and felt this was the bottom line
step in the solution. She stated that anyone involved with solid
waste should be devoting energy to find useful solutions to the
problem.
Greg Hegge, Corcoran, stated he lives along Pioneer Trail with his
six children and is opposed to the project. He noted the
motivating factor on other citizens' part to approve the project
is that they get a free road.
Bob Franklin, 2819 Lakeshore Avenue, asked why Medina is asked to
approve the project.
Ann Hoffman, Tamarack Drive, stated that people have done so many
negative things to the environment, and if not cautious in the
future, will be in real trouble. She felt the issue had not been
studied enough.
Thies stated that they should look for innovative uses of the
waste, but felt that 5 years was not long enough for testing. She
stated she was not in favor of the project, and felt the City
should not take a position.
Mitchell noted that it would be nice to find a use for the ash, but
wanted to continue cautiously.
Zietlow stated that he supported the testing, but wondered why the
State or County was not doing it, and noted he did not want it in
Medina. He felt that testing should be for a longer period of
time.
Mitchell suggested the company purchase a parcel of land to create
an environmentally sound test site.
Guston stated that they tested by MnDot's standards, which are very
strict, and are a good indication of what actually will happen in
use. He stated that he was there that evening to give the public
information on the project, and as the company had fai led to inform
the public prior to the project in Dayton, and it was met with
opposition.
Mayor Acromite noted his appreciation for the information.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEDINA COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MARCH 9, 1992
(#4) CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda items include the following:
#5 Election judge appointment for April 7, 1992
7 Public Works Department:
U.S. West Permit
Road Materials - Authorize bids, set date for 4/7/92
Tree program - approve purchase from park fund
Summer held - authorize advertisement
Resolution amending Resolution 85-80
9 Girl Scout week proclamation, March 8-14, 1992
10 Hamel Firemen's Relief Assoc. Gambling Application
13 Apple IIe paymaster program - conversation to P.C.
It was moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies, to approve the consent
agenda as amended. Ayes 4, nays 0.
(#6) POLICE REPORT
There was no police department report.
(#7) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Garbage RFP's
Dillman explained that Randy's is requesting that the City adjust
per the CPI increase, the same as the other two contractors have
requested.
Mayor Acromite asked if the CPI rate increase would allow the
contractor to charge residents for the past year if the CPI
increased.
Mitchell explained it would affect the rates for the future year.
Batty explained they can reject some or all of the bids. He
reviewed that the City has chosen to not award bids strictly on
price as that will eventually drive out the smaller businesses
leaving only the larger companies, and therefore eliminating
competition. He indicated that essentially two-thirds of the City
will be paying a higher rate in order to keep the bids competitive.
Mitchell suggested that staff indicate to Randy's and Woodlake that
they would only accept the price of the lowest bidder.
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GARBAGE RFP'S - CONT.
Randy Bescoviack, Randy's Sanitation, pointed out that this is the
second year he is asking the same rate, and have actually reduced
the one can fee. He stated that because of large increases in
workmen's compensation, insurance and other overhead expenses, he
could not contract for the same price as LaPlant as they are a
smaller company.
It was moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies, to direct the City
Attorney to prepare the appropriate contracts for garbage hauling.
Ayes 4, nays O.
Hazardous Elimination Program
Dillman explained that this is a project by Hennepin County to
survey traffic and warning signs within the City and to remove or
replace those determined not to meet standards.
Thies indicated that the contract does not provide that the County
accept liability for the placement of signs.
Mayor Acromite asked what could happen.
Thies suggested lawsuits because of inappropriate signage.
Dillman stated that the project is supposed to eliminate the
possibility of accidents by bringing all signage into conformance
with the standards.
Mitchell stated the contract indicates that everyone is responsible
for their negligence.
It was moved by Thies, seconded by Mitchell, to approve the
contract with Hennepin County for the Hazardous Elimination
Program. Ayes 4, nays O.
(#8) PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
Tuckborough Farms 5th Addition - Final Approval
Jim Fenning was present for the application.
Batty stated that the subdivision received preliminary approval
last September. He noted there are two issues still outstanding:
trail easement; and 2) the petition of waiver agreement on
the $3,000 per lot.
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TUCKBOROUGH FARMS 5TH ADDN - CONT.
Fenning noted the petition of waiver agreement was not part of
preliminary plat approval.
Dillman explained that the road was moved southward to be contained
within the property boundaries, with the trail easement to be shown
along the eastern edge of the property. The City is requesting
that Fenning pave a section, approximately 300', to Trappers Trail.
He noted that Fenning had requested in the past that the City
forego the $3,000 per lot assessment on three lots to compensate
for the additional road improvement.
Batty pointed out that the preliminary resolution does not
condition approval upon payment of the $3,000 per lot.
Mayor Acromite clarified that payment was requested in the first
four additions, but it was omitted by error with this subdivision.
He asked the cost estimate of the road extension.
Dillman noted it would exceed $9,000.
Thies understood that Navajo would always connect to Trappers Trail
with this subdivision at the developer's cost.
Fenning opposed the payment of the assessment as adjoining property
owners were not required to pay the fee during recent subdivisions.
He stated that the money was to be paid to pave Medina Road, and
asked the Council for a commitment on such. He asked if the
interest would accrue on money he had already paid for the
assessment.
Mayor Acromite reminded him that when the road is improved, those
not already assessed would be assessed at that time, and it was
easier to collect the assessment at the time of development to
avoid appeals at the time the project is realized. He noted he was
not in favor of using this as a levering mechanism for plat
approval. He indicate the road improvement is a long term, multi -
city project with serious financial implications for residents.
Mitchell asked about the other two subdivisions that had been
approved, and stated that he thought the City had a policy to
charge the road improvement assessment at the time of preliminary
subdivision. He asked about the interest accruing on the
previously paid fees.
Monroe noted the money was held in a separate account, but would
have to research the question of interest.
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TUCKBOROUGH FARMS 5TH ADDN - CONT.
Batty noted that the Dietz subdivision has not yet received final
approval. He noted that if Fenning complies with all conditions
of preliminary plat approval, the Council must final the
subdivision. He felt that the condition for payment of the $3,000
per lot could not be imposed as it was not listed as a condition
of preliminary approval. He asked the cost of the road extension.
Fenning estimated it to be between $15,000 and $18,000.
Mitchell noted he was not amenable to waiving the road assessment
at this time.
Schmidt noted it will cost the City $5,000 to collect $3,000 on an
assessment if the property owners appeal.
It was moved by Mayor Acromite, seconded by Mitchell, to approve
final subdivision for Tuckborough Farms 5th Addition, and to
acknowledge omission in collecting the $3,000 per lot assessment
for road improvements to Medina Road, and to direct the City
Attorney to draft the appropriate documents to include the trail
easement, the road realignment and the road extension. Ayes 3,
nays 1. Zietlow voted nay.
Zietlow stated that he would rather have the City bear the cost of
the road extension and require the developer to pay the assessment.
Dillman noted that $18,000 was a reasonable estimate for the
construction of the road extension.
Mitchell reminded them that $3,000 is not the entire anticipate
assessment for the road improvement. He asked why Fenning was
willing to construct the road extension.
Fenning felt it had to be done and was willing to do it at this
time.
It was moved by Mayor Acromite, seconded by Zietlow, to direct the
City Attorney to draft the appropriate documents establishing the
City policy to assess developers at the time of subdivision for
future road improvements. Ayes 4, nays O.
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Dale Johnson PUD
Harold Johnson and Mr. Tiller were present for the application.
Kohnen announced that the plat documents were ready to sign, but
the fees had not yet been paid.
Batty explained that this application involves the granting of
development and site plan approval which would constitute the
rezoning of the property to PUD-I, and approval of the lot l i ne
division along the lines the Johnsons originally thought they
requested in a 1984 application. He stated that the application
encompasses development over two properties, thus all property
owners would need to sign all documents.
Mitchell noted the PUD was used because of the two family ownership
of the parcels and the residential/limited commercial use of the
property which had been grandfathered to the property.
It was moved by Thies, seconded by Mitchell, to adopt the
resolution and exhibits approving the PUD for Dale Johnson,
conditioned upon payment of the fees. Ayes 4, nays O.
Home Occupation
Mayor Acromite explained that Batty had submitted a list of items
the Council had inadvertently omitted from the Planning Commission
approval with regards to this ordinance. The items were read and
all Members agreed to the recommendation of the City Attorney to
either incorporate or omit from the ordinance.
It was moved by Mayor Acromite, seconded by Zietlow, to adopt the
Home Occupation Ordinance as recommended to be amended. Ayes 4,
nays 0
Mr. Mazar, Robert Olson's representative, asked the status of
approval for his client's proposed art studio.
Batty assured him that his client was no worse off with the passage
of the home occupation ordinance, but noted the subdivision issue
needed to be resolved prior to the issuance of a home occupation
license.
Hunk Scherer's Permit Renewal
Thies noted the contract states that it shall be automatically
terminated upon transfer or death, and asked about retirement or
disability.
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SCHERER'S PERMIT RENEWAL - CONT.
Mitchell agreed that the document should be revised to reflect
termination upon retirement or disability, subject to a
transitional period.
Mayor Acromite asked if this was an appropriate contract.
Batty noted there is no authority under the current ordinance for
this type of document, but because it was previously done this way,
property rights have been conveyed to the property owner.
It was moved by Mitchell, seconded by Mayor Acromite, to direct
staff to prepare a resolution granting an extension to Hunk Scherer
with the additional wording that approval shall automatically be
discontinued immediately in case of transfer, and use shall be
discontinued within one year of retirement, disability or death.
Ayes 4, nays O.
Mitchell defined di5cibleid—as the inability to remain active in
business affairs.
Ordinance Amending Extension of Time on a Variance
It was moved by Thies, seconded by Mitchell, to adopt the ordinance
amending extension of time on a variance. Ayes 4, nays O.
BFI Report
Kohnen explained that BFI requests approval from the Council to
commission the City Engineer to do a feasibility study for
upgrading the sewer system by either extending to the Hamel line
or Lake Independence line. He noted BFI is willing to pay $2,000
for the study.
Mayor Acromite stated the only residual benefit for Medina for
asking for the feasibility study would be modification on BFI's
part to work with Medina and the MWCC to work a total sewer
capacity line in Plymouth.
Ann Theis, asked if an increased flow in the line would be
beneficial.
Mitchell stated that Greenfield and Independence have already
planned on using the unused capacity of the line, therefore the
study may indicate that the line size needs to be upgraded.
Thies asked if BFI understood that possible outcome.
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BFI REPORT - CONT.
Batty felt that at the last meeting that BFI was in attendance
regarding this matter, BFI did not receive that negative message
from the Council.
Mayor Acromite stated that they would be helping BFI to develop an
argument to plead their case for something the City doesn't want
to pursue.
Theis understood that the Loretto sewer ponds were at or exceeding
capacity.
Mitchell noted that the Metropolitan Council had directed Loretto
to keep their ponds running efficiently for a long time.
Theis stated she understood that Loretto has already talked to BFI
about increasing the size of the sewer ponds.
Kohnen explained he has talked with Loretto and suggested that they
discuss the issue with Medina before proceeding further.
Mitchell suggested they wait until Glenn Cook can address the
issue. He noted it would not be a big deal to truck instead of
using the sewer system.
Kohnen noted the leachaid will be in large quantities at the
beginning.
Kohnen explained that Woodlake landfill has agreed to pay $19,000
for the first phase permit.
Landfill Legislation Update
Mitchell reviewed that Senator Meriams' sunset bill that passed
last year that replaced the 10 year old landfill siting process,
was replaced by a report by the SWIM club patterned on Wisconsin
law. He suggested they be careful with regards to this issue when
dealing with the County.
Batty stated that during meetings with McGlauflin last April or
May, Medina authored a resolution accepted by McGlauflin's office
reaffirming the commitment of the County not to step on the City
with regards to this issue.
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(#11) PARK COMMISSION REPORT
Fred Keller explained that the grant application to the State had
not been approved, but a Member of the Park Commission has agreed
to go to the State capital to find out exactly why it was denied.
Batty explained the process had started the summer of 1990, with
an appraisal done in fall of 1990. The Council was on the verge
in the fall of 1990 to authorize the condemnation process but
decided against it because of the grant application.
Thies asked if they were beyond negotiations with the property
owners.
Batty stated they definitely would go back to renegotiate with the
property owners.
Mitchell noted they were told before that any steps toward
acquisition of the property would prohibit the grant application.
Keller understood that the process could be taken as far as the
purchase agreement and still be allowed application for a grant.
He stated that would need to be confirmed.
It was moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies, to direct the City
Attorney to contact the affected property owners to reopen
negotiations and to simultaneously draft the first step of the
appropriate documentation for condemnation. Ayes 4, nays 0.
Batty asked if this applied to both properties. All members agreed
it does.
Mayor Acromite thought it was a good idea to continue to pursue the
grant, and thanked the Commission member for doing so.
Franklin noted that the condemnation process is looked at by
residents as dishonorable on the part of the City.
Mayor Acromite agreed that property owners should not be surprised
with condemnation.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEDINA COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MARCH 9, 1992
(#12) RESOLUTION APPROVING LAURA MONROE AS ACTING CLERK -TREASURER
Mayor Acromite explained that they had agreed upon a three phase
plan: immediate action, short-term employment, and evaluation of
Tong -term employment. He thanked City staff for maintaining the
daily operation of the City at the time of such crisis. He
directed staff to recommend a short-term solution at the next
Council meeting.
It was moved by Mayor Acromite, seconded by Zietlow, to adopt a
resolution approving Laura Monroe as acting clerk -treasurer. Ayes
4, nays 0.
It was moved by Mayor Acromite, seconded by Zietlow, to form a
Committee of Mayor Acromite, Mitchell, Batty, Rabenort, Monroe and
any other employee to evaluate City office management. Ayes 4,
nays 0
(#14) RECOGNITION OF DONATION OF FLAG
Mayor Acromite thanked Kohnen for his noble gesture and stated his
appreciation.
(#15) PAYMENT OF BILLS
It was moved by Thies, seconded by Mitchell, to approve payment of
the bills. Ayes 4, nays O.
(#16) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mayor Acromite explained that the City's comprehensive plan has
been approved contingent upon a couple changes. Cook stated that
everything has been addressed except for 64 for 640. Acromite
noted the Council has addressed the issue but has not met with the
intent. He explained the first phase of process would be the
purchase of the soils maps.
Batty explained that the map will allow for future determination
of development and thus allow for zoning amendments to reach
maximum density.
It was moved by Mayor Acromite, seconded by Thies, to authorize the
expenditure of $2,000 for the soil overlay maps of the City. Ayes
4, nays 0.
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Ordinance Amending Septic System Ordinance
Mayor Acromite explained the City previously required individual
residents to contract with a professional to inspect their septic
tanks and report to the City. The amended ordinance would require
the City to contract with a professional to review systems within
the City.
Mitchell asked where the revenue would come from to pay for the
service.
Batty noted they would need to charge the service back to the
residents.
Zietlow asked what residents would be receiving for the fee.
Mitchell stated that most residents are not aware that they need
to check their septic systems. He felt the ordinance should also
state that the system needs to be pumped periodically.
Zietlow noted that the Metropolitan Council was only concerned with
the innovative systems being installed.
Mayor Acromite corrected him, stating they were specific to all
systems.
Kohnen noted the first time through the City, the cost for
inspection would be higher as many tanks may not be located or do
not have inspection pipes. He felt if the owner knew where the
system was and had an inspection pipe, the cost of inspection would
be about $30.00 per inspection. He stated that the homeowner would
bear the cost of required additional labor to find the system.
Mitchell felt they should establish uniform fee for all residents.
Thies noted that the ordinance refers to primary and alternate
site, and asked if this referred only to future sites.
Batty agreed that it did and noted the ordinance does imply that
and he would review further the need for any additional wording.
Kohnen noted that the tanks would only be inspected, but if the
drainfields were found to be failing, the homeowner would be
required to repair or replace the system.
Mitchell noted the ordinance should clarify that poor soils do not
qualify for septic system sites.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEDINA COUNCIL MEETING
HELD MARCH 9, 1992
AMENDMENT TO SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCE - CONT.
Zietlow felt that an inspection every two years was excessive.
Mitchell agreed and suggested 25% of the City be inspected each
year.
Mayor Acromite suggested they ask Cook to validate the 2 year
assumption.
It was moved by Mayor Acromite, seconded by Mitchell, to table
adoption of the ordinance amending the septic system ordinance to
allow input from the City Engineer. Ayes 4, nays O.
(#17) AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT OF SICK AND VACATION TIME
It was moved by Mitchell, seconded by Zietlow, to authorize payment
of sick leave and vacation compensation for Donna Roehl.
Ayes 4, nays O.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Thies, seconded by Mitchell, to adjourn the regular
Council meeting at 10:50 p.m. Ay 4, nay 0.
cr• ite, Mayor
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