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Home My Public Portal About03/18/75 CCM4 •2. The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday March 18, 1975 at 7:50 P.M. Members present: Mayor Wayne Neddermeyer, Councilmen Robert Franklin, Thomas Stevens Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis; Clerk Donna Roehl, Attorney Richard Schieffer Minutes of March 4, 1975 corrected as follows: Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to appoint Robert Franklin as alternate delegate to NW Hennepin Co. League of Municipalities. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to approve minutes as corr- ected. Motion carried unanimously 1. DEAN PRESTON, INDEPENDENCE BEACH WATER Mr. Preston presented a petition signed by 66 of a possible 102 front footage owners, or 62 f. Members of Council inspected signatures on petition as advised by Attorney. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to accept petition for Local Imp- rovement as presented by Mr. Preston. Motion carried -unanimously Discussion as to procedures. Attorney advised that a public hearing could be held now or at the time specifications were obtained. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to approve Resolution 75-10, regarding Adequacy of Petition and ordering Preparation of Report of Installation of Water System at Independence Beach. Motion carried unanimously 'CHARLES HOOVER Police Chief Hoover discussed the possibility of the purchase of a Breathalizer and a Preliminary Breath Tester, as he and Jerome LaFond have been approved for classes in the operation of this equipment. Federal funds are available until June 30, 1975 which would pay one half the cost of $1483.00 and will be paid as soon as purchased. At present persons must be transported to another municipality at expense to Medina. Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to purchase this equipment. Motion carried unanimously 3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to appoint Ronald Roy as a member of the Planning Commission for 3 years. Motion carried unanimously 4. PLATTING RESOLUTIONS Motion b Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to approve Resolution 75-11, attached herewith regarding plat of Priscilla's Addition Motion carried unanimously Motion by Donald DesLauriers,seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 75-12, attached herewith) regarding Sunny Hill Plat. Motion carried unanimously 5. HOLY NAME DANCE Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to issue a dance permit to Sister Helen Geisen and the Holy Name Youth Group to conduct a dance in the school hall on April 5, 1975 Motion carried unanimously 6. INDEPENDENCE BEACH WATER SUPPLY Mr. McCombs arrived at meeting and presented brief report on proposed water system. Plans include 6 and 8 inch water mains in street, fire hydrants, a well and pressure tank and building. Estimated cost is $287,800 with surface restoration. Questions were also answered regarding hook-up procedures and costs of same. Motionby Thomas Stevens to note report of Skip McCombs as part of minutes. Attorney advised that he had included this in resolution he had prepared. Mr. Stevens withdrew motion. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 75-13 (attached herewith) regarding receiving of report and calling for public hearing on April 1, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 7. COLONIAL DRIVE-IN ENGINEER And Council discussed sewer connection of Drive -In Theater. Engineer stated that he would advise council when work has been inspected and they may then issue a permit for them to commence operating. Engineer and Council discussed fees regarding Independence Beach project. Mr. McCombs noted that 6f of project cost included cost of preliminary report, all meetings, plans and specifications, advertising for bids. Additional amounts are charged for staking and inspecting by any others than he and Mr. Swanson. 95 8. GILBERT PETTIT REFUND Letter from Dr. Jerry Peterson was read regarding reasons for Mr. Pettit's quitting business. Attorney advised that if council wishes to refund a portion of the license fee an affadavit must be signed by Dr. Peterson . Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Arthur Theis to refund $1050.00 to Gilbert Pettit upon receipt of necessary documents. o Voting yea, Thomas Stevens; Voting no, Arthur Theis, Robert Franklin, Donald DesLauriers. Motion denied • Robert Franklin explained as follows: 1. Council had before them police reports re- garding the business at the time of sale. 2. This would establish a precedent for future refund requests 3. Mr. Glampe deserved refund and because of VA red tape could not get proper documents before his death. 9. SPECIAL USE PEMITS - PLATS Discussion with City Attorney regarding proper procedures to follow when rezoning. A moratorium could be declared while comprehensive plan is being adopted, which would apply only to new applications not something before Council or Planning Commission. As to the mobile home park council need not committhemselves until plans are sub- mitted. 10. GRAVEL BIDS Motion by Donald DesLauriers,seconded by Robert Franklin to authorize engineer to ad- - vertize for bids for Gravel, Road oil and bituminous mix. Motion carried unanimously 11. ENGINEER APPOINTMENT Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to appoint McCombs -Knutson as City Engineer until the first meeting of January, 1976. Motion carried unanimously 12. ROAD POSTING Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Robert Franklin to have road crew post the roads as of March 18, 1975 Motion carried unanimously 96 13. TIME CARDS Mr. DesLauriers reported that he had prepared time cards and would deliver them to the road department. 14. ZONING Discussion of lot size ordinance and changes that have been proposed. 15. WCCO Letter dated March 4, 1975, signed by Gordon Mikkelson, regarding report required under special use permit, bring council up to date on proposed antenna. In June, 1975 an aviation organization will present its final witness against the project and after that WCCO will present its rebuttal.Then all parties will offer proposed findings to the Judge. WOCO has also arranged for the erection of a suitable barrier across the trail on the north wedge of their property as soon as weather permits. 16. HAMEL SEWER CONNECTIONS Discussion of those people not connected to sewer facilities as per list prepared by Clerk. Attorney was advised to write letters to those concerned and also to contact Mr. Cavanaugh regarding road that was to be constructed. 17. FRONTIER MOBILE HOME SALES LOT Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to table application of Frontier Mobile Home Sales because applicant L.E. Heskett failed to appear. Motion carried unanimously 18. MEDINA RECREATION Discussion with attorney and Anne Dorweiler regarding parking facilities and parking lot bond required. Fire lanes were also discussed and council was informed that they could Nbe liable for failure to take action if an accident should occur. Original parking plans were reviewed and council was informed that a Certificate of Occupancy had not been issaed. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to instruct attorney to write Medina Rec. regarding problems and also inform them of the ad'itional sewer connection charges. Motion carried unanimously 19. WOODLAKE SANITARY SEWER Anne Dorweiler informed council that Medina is responsible for an Environmental Assessment for Woodlake. It is standard procedure to charge landowner for such an assessment and an ordinance may be passed requiring payment by landowners for such assessments. Ms. Dor- weiler feels that she does not have proper equipment for map reducing and reproduction and would need facilities available to engineers. Attorney stated that he knew of sev- eral people who have done these assessments in the past. Motion by Roberr Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to instruct attorney to contact people he feels adequate to making such an assessment and the clerk should contact the PCA and Hennepin Co. Solid Waste Dept. and find out what materials and information are pert- inent to making an Environmental assessment. Motion carried unanimously 20. BILLS Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Thomas Stevens to pay bills, Payroll-$1609.64. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to pay one half of McCombs - Knutson bill. Motion carried unanimously 21. NORTHWESTERN HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES Wayne Neddermeyer reported on meeting he had attended and stated that dues would iie ,eat/100 of a mill assessed valuation. Motion by Donald DesLauriers,seconded by Robert Franklin to pay dues when requested. Motion carried unanimously 22. HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MOTION BY ROBERT Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 75-14, attached herewith, regarding establishment of an HRA in Medina and to set a hearing for same on April 1, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 97 23. BI-CENTENNIAL Arthur Theis reported that he had mailed formes to County joining with them in Bi-Cent- ennial and will attend a meeting at Independence in the near future. Motion b( Thomas Stevens, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:05 A.M. March 18, 1975