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PAYROLL CHECKS - MARCH 19, 1991
12066 Wayne Wallace $ 766.80
12067 Jill McRae 898.30
12068 Richard Rabenort 1,099.50
12069 Michael Rouillard 388.08
12070 Scott Stillman 626.17
12071 James Dillman 955.19
12072 Robert Dressel 893.94
12073 Cecilia Vieau 275.01
12074 Donna Roehl 1,096.43
12075 Laura Monroe 556.40
12076 Sandra Larson 504.93
12077 Ben Young 916.08
12078 Danna Mugalla 276.59
12079 Steven Scherer 59.62
12080 Commissioner of Revenue 695.92
12081 Great West Life 550.00
12082 Law Enforcement Labor Services 66.00
12083 Henn. Co. support 472.00
12084 Farmers State Bank (Fed.) 1,765.03
12085 P.E.R.A. 832.85
12086 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 659.67
$14,354.51
8921 Dave Onan 50.00
8922 Penny Elsenpeter 50.00
8923 Jeff Peterson 50.00
8924 Steve Leuer 60.00
8925 Tom Anderson 10.00
8926 Bruce Workman 40.00
8927 Phil Zietlow 40.00
8928 John Ferris 10.00
8929 Leonard Leuer 6C.00
8930 Ron Rogers 20.00
8931 Anne Heideman 50.00
$440.00
ORDER CHECKS - MARCH 19, 1991
9513 A-1 Outdoor Power $ 195.73
9514 Steam Care Carpet 37.50
9515 Marjorie Vigoren 367.50
9516 Hamel Fire Dept. 20,000.00
9517 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 659.67
9518 P.E.R.A. 1,101.48
$22,361.88
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at 35
7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Gary Acromite; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Ann Thies, Robert Mitchell,
Philip Zietlow; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna. Roehl; Public Works Director, James Dill -
man; Engineer, Glenn Cook; Attorney, Ron Batty; Zoning Administrator, Loren Kohnen
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Acromite, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional agenda items:
Dog Impound contract
Survey results
Hamel Fire Department, receipt and disbursement of pull tab funds
Board of Review meeting, report
Schedule joint planning commission and council meeting and set agenda
Woodlake landfill and Wenck Associates inspection work
Remove Summary Ordiance # 251 from consent agenda
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 1991
Following corrections were made:
Page 28, Item 3, Police contract with Loretto, date should be 1991
Page 28, Item 3, title should be Consolidation of Services
Eage 29, Item 5, quote should be "none, or no, complaints"
Page 33, Item 12, spelling of filter is "berm"
Page 31, City survey results, should be "81% with Hamel zip codes" and omit"no"
Page 32, Shoreland Management Ordinance, spelling of "Thies"
Moved by Zietlow, seconded by Scherer to accept minutes, as corrected.
Motion declared carried
3. PAT WULFF, LAKE INDEPENDENCE HOMEOWNERS
Pat Wulff, representing the Lake Independence Homeowners, reported that thirty one lakes
in Minnesota now have milfoil with a $125,000 budget of which the DNR has allocated $30,000
toward cutting the weed in Lake Minnetonka. She stated that they need to be reminded that
the funds should be used for lakes that can still be saved and not to cut weeds.
Gary Acromite asked that Fat Wulff prepare a letter for council action.
Philip Zietlow asked if a resolution from the surrounding communities might be helpful.
Pat Wulff stated that she would have more information for the April 2nd meeting.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Gary Acromite reported that Jeff pederson had written a letter of resignation, stating that
he did not wish to be reappointed to the Planning Commission. He also reported that Penny
Elsenpeter, who could not be at the meeting, had written a letter expressing her views on
future planning for Medina.
Dave Onan, Lee Greenslit and Jim Johnson were then asked to give their opinions on future
development and planning for the city.
Ron Batty explained that if council wished to vote a secret ballot for appointments the
number of votes received by each applicant must be announced and recorded.
Mayor Acromite then called for a secret ballot, after which the following vote totals were
announced: Dave Onan-5; Penny Elsenpeter-4; Jim Johnson-5; Led Greenslit-1.
Gary Acromite stated that Dave Onan, Penny Elsenpeter and Jim Johnson would have terms of
office expiring March 1, 1994. He also thanked Penny Elsenpeter, Dave Onan and Jeff Ped-
erson for the :Dori:: they have done as members of the planning commission.
5. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Impounds
Ann Thies recommended that the city not license dogs but that the following fees be charged
for animals impounded: $25.00, plus $3.00 administration fee for the first offense, with
all releases to be processed by the police department.
Moved by Thies, seconded by Mitchell to enter into contract with Reo Raj Kennels for dog
impoundment service, beginning April 1, 1991.
Motion declared carried
6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Maple Street Park
Jim Dillman reported that work on Maple Street park was done in 1990 because upgrading
of Maple street is planned for 1991. He stated that park plans include installation of
a backstop, a number of trees will be planted and eventually picnic facilities will be
provided with parking permits for Medina, only, residents, similar to Independence Beach
park.
Anne Theis, Medina Taxpayer, stated that the developer of the Dan -Bar property chose to
market their lots by telling prospective buyers that the area would never be a park.
Jim Dillman stated that there is $4000 in the budget for tree planting.
Philip Zietlow asked if trails were being considered and that results of the recent
survey should be used to help guide the development.
Anne Heideman, Park Commissioner, stated that Jim Dillman had some ideas regarding trails
and would look at possibly using tax forfeit property for trail extension.
Hunter Farms Park
Jim Dillman reported that a bridge across the ravine/creek area at Hunter Farms Park
would cost $1200. and the city would till the westerly area and mow it a few times each
summer.
Philip Zietlow reported that Hennepin Parks had told him that emergency vehicle access
is not a problem as a stretcher could be carried out of the westerly park area.
Robert Mitchell asked if the easement for a walkway had been secured.
Dennis Mathison stated that he would grant a 5 ft. easement on Lot 4 for a walkway.
Jim Dillman explained that the city does not have equipment to work in a 5 ft. area so
the residents would need to prepare the walkway.
Anne Heideman asked if fencing the walkway was needed the council would have to authorize
use of city funds.
Dennis Mathison stated that the residents would put in the posts for the fence.
Moved by Zietlow, seconded by Thies to authorize expenditure of $1200 for a bridge across
the ravine/creek at Hunter Farms Park with the westerly portion of the park to be approved
for use by horses and other park uses and a 5 ft. walkway along Lot 4 to be obtained for
use by horses and pedestrians with no motorized vehicles allowed on the walkway.
Motion declared carried
Community Sign
Wilfred Scherer reported that a decision had not been made as to where the community sign
would be placed.
Robert Mitchell asked who would be in charge of the sign and who would be allowed to use
the sign.
Gary Acromite stated that the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce should supply the
city with their rules for use of the sign.
Water Problems
Jim Dillman reported that Culligan and Minnesota Water will be doing some work to help
solve the water problems.
Philip Zietlow stated that the plan is to put one filter in a home in Hamel and another
in a home in Independence Beach.
Gary Acromite asked that a progress report be provided to council as work progresses.
Cherry Hill Farm Water Problem
Jim Dillman stated that the water line in Cherry Hill Farm had been flushed and a valve
and garden hose were connected to a hydrant to allow for continual water flow through
the area.
Glenn Cook stated that if the water line were to be looped south on Hwy. 101 the problem
would be alleviated.
7. SURVEY RESULTS
Math Kagebein presented results of survey that he had tabulated, including slides related
to some of the questions that had been asked.
Philip Zietlow stated that over 25% of the surveys had been returned which is considered
a good response.
He also reported that a letter of appreciation. had been sent to the Boy Scout organization.
Anne Heideman stated that she would be willing to prepare a letter for the Wayzata Schools
Social Studies de;,artment.
Philip Zietlow stated that he would keep the surveys so that they could be.used for other
purposes.
* CONSENT AGENDA
8. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
* Mohawk Estates, Preliminary Subdivision
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies to adopt Resolution 91-14, approving the preliminary
subdivision of Mohawk Estates as presented by Harold Pederson.
Motion declared carried
Kenneth Belgarde, Subdivision
Loren Kohnen explained that Kenneth Belgarde had made application to divide 17.44 acres
into two parcels, one 8.1.9 acres and one 9.25 acres in size. He stated that both parcels
meet soil requirements for septic systems and a park dedication fee would be required on
the 9.25 parcel that does not have an existing house.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Zietlow to authorize preparation of a resolution approving
subdivision of the Kenneth Belgarde property at 2605 Willow Dr. according to Planning
Commission recommendations.
Motion declared carried
George Gubbins, Rezoning
Wilfred Scherer explained that he had abstained from voting on the George Gubbins rezoning
application at the February 5th council meeting and that he assumed his vote would carry
over to voting on the resolution that was adopted under the consent items at the March 5th
meeting. He stated that he Also wished to abstain on the resolution vote.
Ron Batty explained that a member who had voted for adoption of the resolution would need
to ask for a reconsideration of the vote.
Moved by Zietlow, seconded by Thies to reconsider the resolution on the George Gubbins
rezoning application.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Thies, seconded by Acromite to readopt Resolution 91-11, denying the rezoning of
the George Gubbins property on Hwy. 55.
Motion carried Abstaining -Scherer
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9. RECYCLING BILLS
Moved by Acromite to table the matter as Charlie Pangier was not at the meeting.
Motion not seconded.
Robert Mitchell stated that Charlie Pangier had been told at a previous meeting the council
would not consider his request for payment of filter system rental and water purcb ed;
also the council 1-iad taken a position several years ago that only exceptions for non payment
of recycling bills would be to those with extraordinary circumstances and he dice not believe
it needed to be gone over again at this time. .
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies to endorse the previous city policy regarding no except-
ions for recycling bills except for those physically unable or for those living adjacent to
another community who recycle through that community.
Motion declared carried
10. GARBAGE HAULING LICENSES
Ron Batty stated that the license period for haulers would be for one year beginning April
1st and that the city would begin shortly to bring the licensing up to date with state
statutes.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of garbage hauling licenses
for Woodlake Sanitary Service, Randy's Sanitation and LaPlant Sanitation according to fee
schedule submitted as follows: Woodlake-$16.25 per month; Randy's Sanitation. and LaPlant
Sanitation-$17.00 per month.
Motion declared carried
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11. YARDWASTE ORDINANCE
Ron Batty explained that the ordinance allows Medina residents to dispose of yard waste
at a site designated by the city, on specified days, with a penalty if not followed.
Moved by Acromite, seconded by Thies to adopt Yardwaste Disposal Ordinance # 252.
Motion declared carried
12. HIGHWAY 12 CORRIDOR
Robert Mitchell asked that Ron Batty review his comments regarding the prepared resolution
regarding the Highway 12 corridor study and that council minutes should note that 80% of
the surveys that were returned were opposed to the northerly routes being studied.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Zietlow to adopt Resolution 91-16, regarding Highway 12.
Motion declared carried
13. PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Gary Acromite, Leonard Leuer and Wilfred Scherer asked that the following items be included
in the agenda for the joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting on March 26th.
Overview of Hennepin County Project
Review of Comprehensive Plan survey data
Discussion of Commercial/Industrial zoning in Hamel area
Analysis of data regarding estimated sewer demand
Discussion of sump pumps connected to sewer system
Discussion of requirement for low water use toilets
Floodplain ordinance
14. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
Robert Mitchell explained procedures for conducting the Board of Review meeting.
15. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY ENGINEER REVIEW
Ann_ Thies asked that the report of committee members, Martha Van de Ven, John Lunseth and
David Usset be made part of the minutes. She reported that they had done a lot of work on
the report regarding the city attorney and had presented a lot of useful information.
Ron Batty stated that the information presented on Page 4 of the report had been miscon-
strued and Items A and B on Page 2, regarding billing procedures;. could be accomodated.
Ann Thies asked that the report be made part of the record and that the spelling of her
name be corrected.
Regarding the report on the city engineer, Ann Thies asked that the report done by Jerry
Horton, Roman Jamrogiewicz and Jerry Sivets be made part of the record and that she would
recommend reviwing the Bonestroo contract when the 1992 budget is prepared. She also asked
that the spelling of her name in the report be corrected.
Wilfred Scherer asked who had authorized the review committees as he knew nothing about
what had been done.
Ann Thies stated that she had been asked to do the reviews at the beginning of the year.
16. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE # 251, REGARDING CONTIGUOUS SOIL
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Zietlow to adopt Resolution 91-15, summary of Ordinance
# 251 for publication.
Motion declared carried
17. HAMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Donna Roehl stated that state gambling rules require funds from a fire department relief
fund be funneled through the city and back to a fire department general fund.
Moved by Acromite, seconded by Scherer to accept $15,000 from the Hamel fire department
and $5000 from the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce and to approve a disbursement
of $20,000 to the Hamel Fire department.
Motion declared carried
18. * HAMEL ATHLETIC CLUB
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Thies to enter into a recreation agreement with the Hamel
Athletic Club for 1991 recreation services for $8500.00.
Motion declared carried
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19. WOODLAKE LANDFILL
Loren Kohnen explained that a number of meetings bad been scheduled by BFI to discuss
:early clos1= of the Woodlake Landfill, only to have them cancel the meetings after
city consultants had scheduled their time to attend. He asked that council ask them
to supply pertinent information before future meetings are scheduled as their reasons
' for cancellation seem to be the fact that they are unprepared.
Council agreed that a letter e=hould be written to BFI according to Loren Kohnen's
recommendation.
Landfill Monitoring
Loren Kohnen discussed information in letter from Wenck Associates regarding a fee
of $7200 for monitoring the landfill.
Robert Mitchell stated that monitoring must continue and that information should be
gotten from them about methane monitoring and work should also be done on a water
quality contract.
2.0. SURVEY CHARGES
Philip Zietlow stated that the Comprehensive Plan amendment had cost the city $55,000
thus far and that the cost for the two surveys should be taken from the professional
planning budget, as these surveys should have been taken before work began on the
comprehensive plan.
Moved by Zietlow, seconded by Scherer to take cost of surveys from professional
planning budget.
Motion declared carried
21. BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Acromite to pay the bills; Order Checks # 951.3-9518 in
the amount of $22,361,88 and Payroll Checks # 12066-12086 in the amount of $14,354.51
and Payroll Checks # 8921-8931 in the amount of $440.00.
Motion feclared carrier
Ann Thies asked that future council minutes identify Anne Theis in some manner, such
as "former councilmember" so as to avoif confusion with their names.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Acromite to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
Clerk -Treasurer
March 19, 1991