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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2007
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on March 20, 2007 at
7:02 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Crosby presided.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Crosby, Cavanaugh, Smith, and Weir.
Members absent: Johnson
Also present: City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, Police Chief Ed
Selland, City Administrator Chad Adams and Recording Secretary Carla Wirth.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Crosby reminded the audience of the newly scheduled Council office hours on the
second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from 9-11 a.m., to discuss issues of interest
about Medina.
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the March 6, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Weir provided grammatical corrections to Adams.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Cavanaugh, to approve the March 6, 2007 regular City
Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Wage Increase and Lift Probationary Status for Assistant to
Planning Dusty Finke
B. Approve Wage Increase and Lift Probationary Status for Public Works
Maintenance Worker Greg Leuer
C. Accept Termination of Administration Internship from Kelly Steele
D. Authorize City Administrator to Post and Appoint 2007 Internships
E. Authorize Staff to Post and Conduct Selection Process for Police Patrol
Officer
F. Approve Records Management Contract and Expenditures
G. Resolution Granting Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to RJ Ryan
Construction and Peter Hasselquist for Construction of an Accessory
Structure Located at 2705 Willow Drive
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed
unanimously.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
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A. Medina Police Reserve Recognition
Police Chief Belland recognized Officer Vinck who oversees the Police Reserve
Program. He reviewed Officer Vinck's responsibilities and advised that the Reserve
Officers volunteer thousands of hours to Medina and make an invaluable contribution.
Police Officer Vinck thanked the Council for the opportunity to recognize the five
Reserve Officers who have donated over 1,500 hours, or three -fourths of a full time
officer position. He advised of the 19 community events the Officers participated in and
responsibilities assumed. Police Officer Vinck introduced the following Reserve Officers,
their 2006 hours of contribution, and years of service as follows: Todd Larson, 330
hours and 6 years; Mark Ihrke, 173 hours and 5 years; Michael Chorley, 363 hours and
7 years; Jennifer Rouillard, 60 hours and 8 years; and Steve Lundell, 590 hours and 8
years. Police Officer Vinck extended his thanks for their donation and presented each
with a certificate and pin.
Crosby stated the Comprehensive Plan contains an element from the community survey
about resident's desire to keep a small town community feeling. He noted it is the
service of these Reserve Officers and commission members that promotes a community
feeling. Crosby stated his appreciation for their help.
B. Lake Independence TMDL Work Plan
Lisa Whalen, Minnetrista representative and Chair of the Pioneer -Sarah Creek
Watershed Management Commission, introduced Don Johnston, Medina's
representative. She explained the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Lake
Independence, which has been designated as an impaired water body. The TMDL
report has been prepared as well as a work plan to address what can be done to clean
the lake. She explained that Medina will be one of the main parties in this process to
clean Lake Independence as an MS4 City. The Pioneer -Sara Creek Watershed
Management Commission has stepped forward to help the process along with the Three
Rivers Park District, which has been instrumental in creating the TMDL report and
implementation plan.
Don Johnson, Medina representative on the Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed
Management Commission, stated the process started in 2002 when Lake Independence
was designated as an impaired water body. When the Second Generation Watershed
Plan was completed, it moved into the TMDL process. Johnson stated they are now
determining what can be done to repair the lake.
Jon Barten, Water Resources Manager of the Three Rivers Park District, explained what
a TMDL is and how that fits into the City's planning process. He explained the TMDL
formula to determine the assimilative capacity for Lake Independence; WLA, which is
the quantification of the waste load allocation from point sources; LA, which is the
quantification of pollutant loads from non -point sources; and MOS, which is the margin
of safety. Barten explained the TMDL is both a number and a planning process
indicating the maximum amount of pollutant a water body can receive and still meet
standards. The TMDL is required for impaired waters and if not done locally, it will be
mandated by State and Federal agencies.
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Crosby asked if Medina has other impaired waters. Weir advised that Elm Creek is also
an impaired water. Barten advised that other lakes will be listed shortly as being
impaired.
Barten advised of the process undertaken to complete a TMDL and explained that some
of these components are technical and easily completed while others are more difficult.
He presented several graphs identifying the levels of pollution for each year since 2002,
noting the concentrations continue to get worse and greatly exceed the water quality
criteria.
Barten stated a goal needed to be set to achieve a phosphorus concentration of 36
ug/L, which is considered a margin of safety. Other goals set were to manage aquatic
vegetation and reduce phosphorus loading by 23% or 880 pounds per year. He
displayed a map of the Lake Independence watershed area and explained that the more
land you have in any type of land use, the more phosphorus will be generated. In the
case of Lake Independence there is a mix of agricultural and urban sources, which have
been quantified. He advised of the percentages from each sector and the sources of
external phosphorus loading within the Lake Independence watershed.
Crosby commented on the number of livestock, a large number being horses, and
suggested that be a focus. Barten stated it is estimated that each horse can produce 29
pounds of phosphorus per year.
Barten described a graph depicting the phosphorus loading levels by municipality
including Independence, Loretto and Medina. In order to achieve the TMDL, the City of
Medina would have to have a reduction of 250 pounds. Livestock manure management
is the target for reduction. He advised of other strategies including cropland and urban
buffer strips, shoreline buffer strips, shoreline stabilization, and residential rain garden
installation, among others. Barten explained that it was decided the approach would be
to target the highest source areas identified. Available funds will be used to target high
priority areas with voluntary compliance in the initial stage of implementation. He
advised that cities may revise ordinances to require compliance, if necessary.
Barten explained that voluntary compliance would be first tried and if that does not work
then a regulatory approach would be undertaken. He stated that cities have 18 months
to bring their Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in compliance with the
TMDL, which has to be incorporated into the SWPPP. Within a five year time period,
substantial compliance must be reached. Barten commented on the lawsuit that halted
development in Annandale, which was in violation of their TMDL because of discharge
into the Crow River, Mississippi River, and Lake Pepin, an impaired water. Those are
the implications of the TMDL process if the city does not implement a program.
Barten advised of the parties involved in two years of meetings to decide these matters.
He stated the intent was to be as fair as possible to all within the watershed while at the
same time achieving the goal of mandated reduction.
Weir asked why Loretto is absent from the list. Barten answered that Loretto was invited
to and received notice of all meetings and that the wastewater treatment discharge was
under discussion. They elected to not participate.
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Crosby asked if they are subject to the overriding Met Council jurisdiction. Barten stated
they are also an MS4 community and documentation is clear that they have to work
towards eliminating that discharge from the wastewater treatment ponds. One
consideration may be when a sewer line is available for discharge.
Crosby asked if they will make a similar presentation to Loretto. Whalen stated she met
with the Loretto City Clerk, Public Works Director, and a Councilmember. She stated
she offered to make a presentation before their City Council but they have not made
that request. She advised that their representative has now been attending meetings.
Smith asked about the timeline for Loretto to feed into a sewer line. She stated it is her
understanding that Medina will determine if there is capacity during off -hours. Adams
stated that has been reviewed and staff will meet with Loretto about the 19 interceptor.
Whalen stated the TMDL report was submitted to the MPCA and they have approved it.
The TMDL does not need City Council approval but since Medina is one of the
stakeholders, the Pioneer -Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission felt it was
important for the Council to be aware of the TMDL and work plan. Adams stated during
the MPCA public hearing, Medina did provide comment.
Crosby noted this is a mandate. Weir concurred it is an unfunded mandate and the right
thing to do. Adams reported that Medina is already taking action through SWPPP and
budgeting.
Smith asked if recommendations need to be incorporated into the SWPPP plan. Barten
stated the entire TMDL needs to be incorporated into the SWPPP. Smith noted the
need to create a timeline. Adams stated that will be looked into.
Crosby noted the tasks and monetary amounts included in the TMDL. Crosby noted the
possible inconsistency between the city's general policy of requiring land owners with
failing septic systems to correct them at their own expense, and the possible TMDL
funding of failing septic systems within the TMDL district. Barten stated that is difficult to
answer and may be an issue of municipality, landowner, and State grants. Whalen
stated they have some grant money but not for septic repairs at this point.
Crosby asked if Medina will tell residents there is a problem that has to be fixed and
questioned whether the City will offer assistance with engineering or solutions. Whalen
stated they have not addressed those types of details but hope for voluntary
compliance.
Crosby stated feedlots may relate to the 258 horses in the district. He noted there are a
lot of regulatory messages on how to run livestock and asked if there are large horse
operations in the district. He stated that sooner or later cities will be responsible for how
to correct polluting citizens.
Smith stated she doubts there will be a lot of grants for repair of septic systems but it is
safe to say there is no grant money at this point and if someone has a failing system the
resident will have to make the repair themselves.
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Weir stated she is surprised, since it is known that a golf course is a polluting factor, that
the Park's golf course is ranked very low. Barten stated they have conducted three
years of monitoring and found it is very low because the Three Rivers Park District
stopped applying phosphorus in 1992 so runoff of phosphorus and other chemicals is
very low.
Crosby stated much of this will be done anyway and asked what the Council needs to
impose on the City and how much discretionary money should be the catalyst to get it
done.
Weir stated she was asked to organize workshops to meet the TMDL requirement for
education. She reported on the meetings scheduled, the topic for each, and stated she
had suggested they offer door prizes to encourage action. She stated she also wonders
if a free consultation should be offered to Medina residents who attend and have that
consultation paid by the City's Environmental Fund. Weir stated she thinks that process
may result in residents taking action.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to offer a free onsite consultation to Medina
residents on shoreline buffering and creating rain gardens at a cost of $85 per
consultation up to a cost of $5, 000.
Crosby suggested not limiting this to Medina residents in attendance at workshops.
Adams agreed the workshops should be advertised and a maximum dollar amount
determined. He asked if other consultants should also be considered who may be able
to provide a lower rate. Adams stated this will be well documented for SWPPP
requirements of public education.
Cavanaugh suggested staff also track residents who move forward with improvements.
He advised that in other municipalities, the city installs the rain garden and residents are
then required to maintain it. Weir stated if this is successful, then Cavanaugh's
suggestion can be considered.
Motion passed unanimously.
Whalen reported there will be a meeting at the Independence City Hall to advise
residents of a nitrogen management program that will be started. She stated they were
awarded $400,000 to be spent within the next two years on nitrogen management so
they will be targeting the larger feedlots. She advised that Betsy Gilkerson is working
with them on that process.
Cavanaugh asked Whalen to return to the Council should such a grant become
available. Whalen stated they will certainly do that and present options. Cavanaugh
stated if Medina environmental dollars are being used, it would have to result in a direct
benefit to Medina.
Adams stated no other Council action is required and in several months these issues will
again be addressed during 2008 budget discussions.
Smith extended her appreciation to Barten and the Three Rivers Park District for their
work and study on Lake Independence because it is difficult to effect change without
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such a study and mandate. Crosby extended appreciation to Whalen and Johnston as
well.
Smith asked staff to provide this information to the City's newspaper reporter.
C. Embrace Open Space Grant
Cordelia Pierson, Regional Program Manager with Trust for Public Land, explained that
their mission is to conserve land for people as parks, natural areas, places to play, and
ensure useable space for years to come. She stated she reviewed the City's survey
from last fall and found three -fourths of residents feel it is vital to maintain community
and natural features, 71 % said rural character is reason to live in Medina, and there is a
high priority on natural conservation and wildlife habitat. Pierson stated the Trust for
Public Land offers services with real estate conservation, financing tools that will be
needed to realize the vision of conservation, research, and education services.
Pierson explained that Embrace Open Space asked her to go to Medina to see what
they want and the next step is to hear from Medina what they would like help with. Once
those needs are known they would provide a technical requirement letter. There is no
commitment of funding or to implement recommendations but an interest in good will to
be involved and provide help from City staff on data collection.
Pierson explained that Medina is being considered by the Embrace Open Space
because it is one of six communities in the 11 county area that has high projected
growth rate for the next 25 years and a large percentage of current land area in high
quality natural resources. Also Medina has impaired waters, an urgency to respond, as
well as strong citizen interest to explore options.
Pierson stated there is no commitment of resources and they are flexible in timing so it
does not have to happen all at once and requires no public or ballot action.
Crosby stated Medina would need to make it clear to all that it is exploratory and not
starting down a path that will end up with a community wide bonding process for
conservation projects. His other concern is that the prices of land are so extreme in
Medina that bonding money will be quickly used if trying to buy property rights. Crosby
noted Medina has a much smaller population than other cities that have been involved in
this process.
Weir stated this is a natural follow up to the recent survey that emphasized the
importance of natural features and a rural community. She agreed there should be no
preconceived notion it will end up with funding.
Cavanaugh stated there should also be no preconceived notion there would not be
funding. He stated Medina needs to start somewhere and it is a good opportunity for
Medina to work with the Trust for Public Land. He stated at the Open Space meetings
the City was provided with some good options, such as with a land trust and those
options need to be explored.
Smith stated she is afraid of the potential for a referendum. She stated she believes the
City needs the most help with residents who may not understand the significant value of
Medina's resources. Smith stated she thinks residents may be willing to pass a
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referendum on a specific issue but a lot of education is needed to get to that point. She
stated that a survey may also be needed to determine the resident's fears and how to
provide education.
Crosby asked Pierson to work with Adams who will coordinate with the Open Space
Committee and provide periodic reports to the Council. He suggested the next
newsletter contain an article.
Pierson advised that Hennepin County is also interested in exploring opportunities and
County -wide needs, such as State support for water quality protection and leveraging of
funds. She thanked the Council for their time and stated she looks forward to working
with City staff.
Adams asked if this will be part of the Open Space Task Force report. Crosby stated he
views it as a separate process. Weir stated while they are independent, she thinks they
will work together.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to accept the Trust for Public Land proposal to
work with Medina and technical assistance of $30, 000. Motion passed unanimously.
VII. COMMENTS
A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
There were none.
B. Park Commission
Park Commissioner Ann Thies stated they will be meeting tomorrow night and the main
speaker will be Kent Kiewatt, Director of Friends of Elm Creek, to provide an update on
a regional trail along Elm Creek and connection to Baker Park.
C. Planning Commission
Planning Commissioner Robin Reid reported on their March 13 meeting to consider Jim
Lane's two lot preliminary plat; Richard Burke's and Ralph Millers lot split; and Robert
Hopper's CUP request. All were recommended for approval, some with conditions.
Crosby recessed the meeting at 8:32 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
Crosby advised the Council will next consider the Blackfoot Trail Agreement.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Blackfoot Trail Agreement
Adams advised this has been recently discussed by staff and affected parties were
noticed that the Council will discuss this item tonight.
Batty stated staff was contacted by a realtor with the history of the matter who noticed
the agreement and asked if they sell the property and build a house, would it be the
eighth lot and trigger the agreement. He advised there is a 1977 agreement between
Medina and original property owners that allowed subdivision of seven lots to be served
off a private driveway. The property owners recognized the City had involvement when
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more than one house is served from a property. The agreement indicated that when the
driveway served more than seven houses, it had to be upgraded to current City
standards. It also said if the upgrade at that time involved paving the road, they would
not have to pave it unless there were more than seven houses served from it or any of
those original parcels was less than five acres in size.
Batty explained Parcels B and C did have a lot line moved and ended up less than five
acres, which raised the issue whether it triggered this agreement. At that time the City
said it did not. The issue came up in 1999 and a similar meeting was held by the
Council. Residents were concerned about having to pay for the road improvement.
Residents did dedicate the road. The issue is what event will trigger the requirement to
pave the road. In 1999 some residents were opposed to paving and some
Councilmembers were sympathetic to that argument. Batty stated he was directed to
write a document to rescind the original agreement but only four of the seven property
owners signed so that effort did not move forward. The Council also authorized staff to
prepare a report on the cost to pave the road but that may not have gone forward either.
Batty stated his report includes five options: rescind the agreement; reinterpret the
agreement intent to include only the original property; enforce the agreement and ask
residents to pave the road and split the cost as they see fit; have the road paved but
recognize if done under the agreement only 7 of 10 or 11 property owners served by the
road would pay for it, which would be an inequity so maybe it should be a public
improvement with all benefiting owners being assessed; or to do nothing. Batty noted if
the City does nothing, one of the property owners could force the agreement.
Crosby asked which property triggered this consideration. Rita Jubert, 1355 Hamel
Road, stated in May of 2003 the Council approved a final plat subdivision.
Kellogg reminded the Council it has been the City's position to pave gravel roads
because the maintenance costs are significantly less and transportation access has
been improved. He stated he talked with the Public Works Foreman who is of the
opinion that paving the road will be an ultimate improvement to the City. He stated a
cost estimate is in the range of $350,000 to $400,000.
Crosby noted Tamarack Road is not constructed north of Blackfoot. Kellogg stated
some right-of-way easement has been acquired. Batty estimated a width of 30 to 33
feet has been acquired. Kellogg stated Public Works has indicated a road existed there
at one time.
Jubert stated she wants to make sure she can sell her lot and a house be built off
Blackfoot Trail. She stated she does not want to force residents to pave the road.
Batty stated his position that building permits are issued when appropriate and the City
will not stop that process because of the existence of the agreement. Council is being
asked what happens with the Agreement when a building permit is issued for the eighth
lot.
John Turrittin, 1525 Blackfoot Trail, stated he owns two parcels and lives at the end of
Blackfoot Trail. He stated the concern of Jubert is whether residents will be assessed a
significant amount if the road is tarred. He stated he moved there five years ago and
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knew nothing of this agreement. He has no strong interest in being assessed for a
private road and suggested the agreement be negated and the City serve the road as a
public road, whether gravel or tarred. He asked what will be the long term road
improvements.
Batty corrected that the 1977 agreement included a 66-foot easement following
Blackfoot Trail that was dedicated to the public so it is a public road. He explained there
are seven houses because one gets access from Tamarack. The triggering event will
be whenever one more property gets access from Blackfoot Trail.
Crosby noted one of the properties to the west was not included in the original property.
Batty stated that is correct but the agreement refers to the number of homes accessing
Blackfoot Trail, not whether they are part of the original property.
Susan Ravenscroft, 1302 Blackfoot Trail, stated she has Parcel A and her driveway is
very close to the Tamarack easement. She stated others on the road drive past her
property so she is concerned with the amount of traffic and dust because she suffers
from asthma. Also, she thinks everyone is concerned with how blacktop would be paid
for.
Sally Turrittin, 1525 Blackfoot Trail, stated they love the area and the idea that blacktop
will reduce dust and make the road easier for bicycling. But, she wonders if paving
Blackfoot is a "slippery slope" to promote more development.
Mary Weinzierl, 18820 County Road 24, Plymouth, stated she sold this property many
years ago and the intent of the agreement was not to have a lot of people coming onto
Blackfoot Trail, a private road, from the north.
Virginia Jacques, Realtor, stated she does not feel Parcel 80 triggers this agreement
because it is not part of the original seven lots. She stated she was not aware of this
agreement and wants to assure she can properly market the property and the buyer can
obtain a building permit. Batty stated that Jacques' inquiry was entirely appropriate.
Crosby asked if any of the original seven lots are subject to further division under
today's rules. It was indicated that none of the lots can be subdivided. Crosby stated it
is then likely there will never be an eighth lot created from the original seven lots.
Therefore it is unlikely that the City would ever require residents to pay to pave
Blackfoot Trail pursuant to the terms of the 1977 agreement, if you interpret the
agreement narrowly. Batty stated that is correct.
Cavanaugh stated he is inclined to do nothing because someday the City will want to
pave it and the agreement can be used as fodder if assessments are needed and
contested.
Crosby stated his agreement with Cavanaugh's position but he would find it was clearly
intended to deal only with the original seven lots and it would be unfair to trigger the
agreement from the Jubert property or property to the west. He stated he would leave
the agreement on the record. Crosby stated to be fair to the seven properties, the cloud
of interpretation should be removed.
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Batty stated the City could take no action to enforce the agreement but the risk would be
if one of the seven property owners has a different interpretation. Or, the City could
issue a letter and declare this does not trigger the agreement but it is still in full force
and effect.
Crosby explained he is only suggesting that the parcels not part of the Exhibit A legal
description of the 1977 agreement are not triggering parcels.
The Council discussed the terms of the agreement. Batty stated staff will take no action
and asked if the Agreement should be left as it is and if there is inquiry staff will indicate
the Council discussed the matter. Or, the City could send a letter to the seven property
owners of the current Council's position that it is only a subdivision of the original seven
properties listed in the agreement.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, that it is the Council consensus that the agreement
of 1977 is designed to deal only with the lots enumerated A through G of the 1977
agreement, and the Council wants to retain the 1977 Agreement in full force and effect
subject to this current interpretation.
John Turrittin noted this implies that no sale of property will trigger a road improvement.
Crosby noted a sale has nothing to do with it and the trigger is when the eighth house
starts to use the road.
Turrittin stated in the mean time, residents would like dust abatement efforts. Crosby
noted that the City does have the ability to determine to pave the road and to assess all
or a portion of the costs of the paving to the benefited land owners.
Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Second Amendment to Medina/Independence/Greenfield Sanitary Sewer
Agreement
Adams stated the City has worked to renegotiate and update the agreement. He noted
the current document is in draft form and needs final review by legal counsel. He
advised that Independence is requesting an additional 50 units and they conducted the
testing and I/I identification and repair. He suggested staff prepare the final terms of the
agreement for Council consideration at a future meeting.
Smith stated Medina wants to assure all septic systems are inspected around the lake to
see if they are failing. Adams stated a map was prepared several years ago and
information has been provided by Independence in the packet. Batty read the provision
in the agreement on page 4, section 6, subdivision 3.
Cavanaugh stated his understanding all failed septic systems in the City of
Independence must be repaired or connected if the pipe is available. Batty stated that
was his understanding as well but is not reflected in this agreement. Cavanaugh stated
he was clear at the meeting and believes that must be a requirement.
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Smith stated that with the TMDL, a one -quarter mile radius of Lake Independence may
not be sufficient. Adams advised that Medina had Metro West look at systems in
Medina and no failed systems were found. The Council discussed the map and areas
where inspections should be conducted around Lake Independence and the creek.
Adams stated he will get more information from Independence to answer the questions
of the Council.
Kellogg stated they are asking for 52 additional units to be added to the system. The
pipe to serve the properties is not shown on the map. He described the location of the
additional 17 units and alignment of the pipe extension where an additional 27
properties would have the opportunity to connect.
Smith stated the issue is that the septic systems need to be tested and if failing, need to
connect. Kellogg pointed out that the agreement requires septic testing if within one -
quarter mile of Lake Independence and mapping of on -site septic sewer systems. He
noted staff reviewed this from a technical perspective to assure there is capacity to
handle the additional 52 units as well as pumping from Loretto. He stated the additional
8 units may be intended to serve Camp Ihduhapi. Kellogg read the Metropolitan Council
comment indicating their system can handle the flow but they are concerned with
housing density which will require approval and that failed on -site systems do not
automatically qualify for connection to the Metropolitan Council system.
Smith stated she would like Loretto's ponds pumped out. Kellogg noted the engineer's
report dealing with adding units from Independence, off-peak pumping, and a summary
and conclusion. He stated pumping is possible with modifications and it is expected that
Loretto will cover those costs.
Smith asked if the pipe will be large enough to accommodate Loretto's development.
Kellogg stated there were plans to extend a forcemain parallel to the railroad tracks to
discharge into the gravity system. The area around Loretto would flow to that lift station
along the south border of Loretto and pump back. Properties closer to Highway 55
would flow into an interceptor if one is extended along Highway 55 or it could be
pumped back to Loretto through that system.
Council directed staff to finalize the Sanitary Sewer Agreement and obtain additional
information from Independence in addition to a map.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Blackfoot Trail Agreement
This item was considered earlier in the meeting.
X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
A. Legislative Update
Adams updated the Council regarding recent legislative actions, LGA funding, and
Clean Water Legacy funding.
Xl. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
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Weir reported that at the Uptown Hamel meeting someone complimented the City on its
website and that it is always updated.
Weir advised that Randy's Recycling is offering curbside pickup of organic recycling as
is Plymouth and Orono. Adams stated both of the City's hauling contracts may expire
this year so that can be considered at that time.
Smith reported on the Northwest League meeting she attended and the law suit
involving the 60 day "clock" ruling. Batty stated the District Court and Court of Appeals
both ruled against Minnetrista so the case was appealed to the Supreme Court and it
was a victory. He provided an explanation of the 60 day "clock" and stated he believes
this is a good ruling.
Crosby urged the Council to be mindful of how e-mail is used because not more than
two councilmembers can be copied. He stated he has met with several landowners and
developers and after each, within 24 hours, sends an e-mail to Adams to summarize the
discussion to provide documentation. He urged all to follow the same process.
XII. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS
Moved by Weir, seconded by Cavanaugh, to approve the bills, order check numbers
30639-30689 for $82,625.84, removing check #30680 to Sunburst Lawn & Snow for
$715, and payroll check numbers 20037-20038 & EFTs for $33,499.05. Motion passed
unanimously.
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XIII. CLOSED SESSION: REVIEW OF EMLOYEE PERFORANCE
Adams requested a closed session to perform an employee performance review.
Batty explained the review is for Chad Adams who can request a closed session. He
advised that a summary on the closed session can then be provided at the next regular
meeting.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to recess the meeting at 9:55 p.m. to hold a closed
session for review of employee performance. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:52 p.m.
Crosby provided a summary of the closed session:
1. The City Administrator should work to maintain a better work/life balance.
2. The City Administrator should articulate to Council workload concerns.
3. The general workload of Administrative functions should be reduced.
4. The City Administrator should recommend appropriate staffing needs.
5. Timing/phasing of City projects need constant review and recommendations
from the City Administrator.
6. Facility space issues must be resolved with future staffing needs.
7. The goals established by the City Administrator in December 2006 are re-
affirmed.
8. The City Administrator should provide periodic comments on the adopted Work
Plan for 2007.
XIV. ADJOURN
Moved by Weir, seconded by Cavanaugh to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
ems.
T.M. Crosby, Jr„ Mayor
Attest:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
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ORDER CHECKS - MARCH 20, 2007
030639 ACCURINT $34.50
030640 ALLSTAR WIRELESS $15.00
030641 ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FURNITURE $5,763.00
030642 AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS $148.58
030643 AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SVC $212.59
030644 ANDERSEN, EARL F $1,402.72
030645 BLACK BOX $514.47
030646 BOBCAT OF WEST METRO $7,528.50
030647 CARGILL INC $2,615.00
030648 CENTERPOINT ENERGY $3,341.66
030649 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO $556.63
030650 CULLIGAN $82.23
030651 DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY $148.40
030652 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE $908.90
030653 EXXONMOBIL $22.13
030654 FORTIN HARDWARE $429.67
030655 FRONTIER $59.01
030656 HAMEL BUILDING CENTER $1,149.25
030657 HENNEPIN CO.TREASURER $323.05
030658 HENNEPIN COUNTY INFO.TECH.DEPT $799.84
030659 HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF $75.00
030660 HOSTINGMINNESOTA.COM $24.95
030661 LAKE BUSINESS SUPPLY $54.51
030662 LANDFORM $9,852.55
030663 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. $141.53
030664 MEDIACOM $79.95
030665 METRO WEST INSPECTION $9,535.65
030666 METRO.COUNCIL ENVIRO. SERVICES $13,042.83
030667 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWTR $3,316.50
030668 MOTHERS MOTORS/LORETTO TOWING $177.32
030669 OLYMPIC COMMUNICATIONS INC. $408.00
030670 P.O.S.T. BOARD $450.00
030671 PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO. OF AM $356.14
030672 QWEST $461.02
030673 REED BUSINESS INFORMATION $153.87
030674 REYNOLDS WELDING $198.48
030675 SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES $2,840.00
030676 ST. CLOUD STATE UNIV. $1,002.00
030677 ST. PAUL STAMP WORKS $57.56
030678 STREICHER'S $93.73
030679 SUN PRESS & NEWSPAPERS $357.37
030680 SUNBURST LAWN & SNOW $715.00
030681 TALLEN & BAERTSCHI $3,333.47
030682 TIME SAVER OFF SITE SEC $358.35
030683 T-MOBILE $276.33
030684 TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC $40.00
030685 VALVOLINE FLEET SERVICES $82.15
030686 VILLAGE CHEVROLET $817.49
030687 WASTE MANAGEMENT-TC WEST $3,463.04
030688 XCEL ENERGY $5,496.59
030689 XEROX CORPORATION $24.33
$83,340.84
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PAYROLL CHECKS - MARCH 19, 2007
020037 CONVERSE, KEITH A $1,559.12
020038 VIEAU, CECILIA M. $1,077.38
EFT ADAMS, CHAD M. $2,288.66
EFT SCHERER, STEVEN T. $1,675.62
EFT MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. $2,072.55
EFT HALL, DAVID M $3,003.74
EFT DRESSEL, ROBERT P. $1,205.48
EFT BELLAND, EDGAR J. $2,476.18
EFT VIEAU, CECILIA M. $1.00
EFT DINGMANN, IVAN W. $1,467.88
EFT SULANDER, LAURA L. $1,338.45
EFT BOECKER, KEVIN D $1,782.27
EFT GREGORY, THOMAS $1,881.65
EFT NELSON, JASON $2,361.81
EFT KLISZCZ, DAVID A $529.64
EFT VINCK, JOHN J. $1,252.77
EFT FINKE, DUSTIN D. $1,226.92
EFT MAROHNIC, NICHOLAS $473.69
EFT DAY, JEANNE M. $1,996.94
EFT DOMINO, CHARMANE $1,080.51
EFT WUNSCH, JODI M. $1,009.50
EFT STEELE, KELLY J $86.58
EFT LEVER, GREGORY J. $1,650.71
$33,499.05
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