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PAYROLL CHECKS — MARCH 20, 1979
5294 Charles Hoover 578.60
5295 Jerome Lapond 483.11
5296 Michael Rouillard, 469.50
5297 James Dillman 451.49
5298 Robert Dressel 471.96
5299 Ronald Duran 530.67
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ra The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, March 20, 1979 at
7:30 P.M.
present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Nancy Laurent, William Reiser; Clerk,
Donna Roehl (at 7:40 P.M.) Planning and Zoning Administrator, Robert Derus;
Police Chief, Charles Hoover; public Works Director, Ron Duran; Engineer,
Lyle Swanson; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Assessor, William Dredge.
Absent: Councilmembers; Sarah Lutz and Thomas Crosby
1. Minutes of March 6, 1979:
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to approve the minutes of March 6, 1979, as presented.
Motion declared carried
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Street Sweeping
Ron Duran presented the following quotes: Asphalt Maintenance--$30.00 per hour, no charge
for greasing or travel; Crosstown Sweeping Corp.--$30.00 per hour, plus charge for one-
way travel time.
Ron Duran recommended that sweeping be done by Asphalt Maintenance as there is no charge
for travel time.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to authorize Asphalt Maintenance to sweep Medina
Streets at $30.00 per hour.
Motion declared carried
Road Maintenance Material
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to advertize for bids on road maintenance material
on April 17, 1979 at 10:00 A.M., bids to be reviewed by Council at meeting on evening of
same date.
Motion declared carried
Generator for Steam Cleaner
Ron Duran presented the following quotes on a Homelite Generator, Model 9A34-3A:
Long Lake Ford Tractor--$714.95; R & H Enterprises--$636.35; Davies Water Supply--$783...
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to purchase a generator to power the steam cleaner
from R and H Enterprises for $636.35.
Motion declared carried
3. PINTO RD. AND TOWER DR.
Memo from Richard Schieffer was discussed wherein a recommendation was made to complete
Tower Dr., assess the project and then release the bond of Mr. Cavanaugh which the city
has been holding for some years.
Lyle Swanson reported that cost for Tower Dr. would be $27,600; Hamel Rd. and Pinto Dr.,
$24,300. He suggested assessments for different properties as follows:
Industrial property fronting Hamel Rd. or Pinto Dr. --$5.18 per ft. plus $690 per acre.
Industrial property fronting on Tower Dr.--$14.30 per ft. plus $690 per acre
Residential or Commercial property fronting on Hamel Rd. or Pinto Dr. --$5.18 per ft.
Industrial property no fronting on pinto, Hemel Rd. or Tower Dr. but which uses these
streets as access to Highway 55---$690.00 per acre.
He suggested waiting until Medina Morningside is discussed before deciding on the necessity
of bonding.
Council tabled matter until April 3rd. meeting.
4. THEIS TAR FORFEIT LOT
Anne Theis reviewed her original discussions with Council in 1977 regarding her being
allowed to purchase 1 lot, combine with 2 assessed lots and divide into 2 building sites
She stated that she would be willing to discuss a division other than 90 ft. in each
lot if the city felt that one lot would have a soils problem. She stated that their
intentions were not to put a basement on the property in question and she would consider
it buildable property because sewer is available.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 79-8, approving sale of Lot 5,
Block 9, Independence Beach to Paddy and Anne Theis and order perparation of Quit Claim
deed.
Motion declared carried
5. HAROLD PF MERS ON 177
Robert Derus presented Mr. Pederson's plans to open an equipment rental and sales office at
255 Hwy. 55• Plans indicate landscaping and a fenced storage area. He reported that he had
just received Mr. Pederson's landscaping and fencing sketches although Mr. Pederson had been
before the Planning Commission.
;ouncil questioned the appe ante of the property. Mr. Pederson stated that he intended to
clean up the area and that the property must be fenced for,.insurance purposes.
_obert Derus stated that th gravel area should be blacktopped. Mx. Pederson stated that the
area was for drainage and f•r storage of small buildings.
Motion by Reiser, seconded •y Laurent to authorize the attorney to prepare a development con-
tract allowing Harold Pederson to operate a rental business at 255
that a $2500 bond be posted to cover the following;
1. No material or equipm-nt to be stacked higher than 7 ft.
2. A 7 ft. high chain 1' k fence to be erected according to plans
3. No equipment for sale or rent, outside of fenced area.
4. Landscaping to be completed according to submitted plan
5. Parking area as noted on plans to be blacktopped in 1980
6. Property to be kept n=at and orddrly.
Motion declared carried
6. HIGHWAY 55 AND CO. ROAD
Al Pint of the Department o
the median to allow for 1ef
to get out of the thru lane
He did agree that a service
Council agree to some cone
the proposal entirely.
Discussion of an acceptable
Motion by Reiser, seconded
L16 and State Hwy. 55 inter
Mad which provides direct
)f Trunk Highway No. 55.
Motion declared carried
7. ASSESSOR
William Dredge and Hennep
ments that were to have bee
completed and it would req
soon as possible. Mr. Mon
complete the work. He est
Hwy. 55, with t he provision
116
Transportation discussed Mayor Anderson's plans for a break in
turn lanes. He stated that there would not be sufficent room
into the turn lane.
or frontage road would be the best alternative and suggested that
t that he could then discuss with the State, rather than rejecting
service road to the north of the businessess on Hwy. 55.
y Laurent to adopt Resolution 79-9, approving layout of Co. Rd.
ection with the condition that the State shall design a service
ccess to all properties abutting on the North right-of-way line
County Assessor, Don Monk appeared to report that the 1979 assess -
completed by former assessor Willis Kohnen, had not been fully
re some immediate work by a number of individuals to complete as
stated that he wanted to bring in several County employees to
ated that it might take 3 weeks to complete and had no ideas as
to what it might cost to get the work done. He stated that it would be necessary for the
city to act at once to gu tee completion of the work to meet deadlines.
Motion by Laurent, seconde by Reiser that the concensus of the Council indicates
no objection to the County akin.g necessary steps to assure the completion of the 1979 assess-
ment with no committment b the City regarding the cost of County services.
Motion declared carried
8. JIM HEDTKE
Mr. Hedtke discussed his p ans for use of the Loven Building on Sioux Dr, in Hamel. He stated
that 1200 sq. ft. in the rear of the building would house lathes used to manufacture hydraulic
supplies. The front porti of the building would remain an office. He stated that he would
be contacting the city duri g the summer regarding use of the remainder of the property.
Robert Derus reported that der the present zoning ordinance a Special Use permit would be
needed, but this use of the building was in line with adjacent buildings and former use of
this particular building.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to approve a Special Use Permit for James �edtke to
use the Loven building and immediate parking area as a light manufacturing operation and
office.
Motion declared carried
9. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE SEWER
'Lyle Swanson reported that he would need Council authorization to prepare an application for
a Federal grant. This may delay construction until 1980 but Orono has shown no objection to
such a delay. Regarding sewering of additional property hot yet developed, he stated that
Metro Council felt that there may be a problem securing a grant if undeveloped property were
to be included. If money were not available through a grant it would not be to late to go
ahead with the project this year, as originally planned.
He stated that regarding the Neddermeyer and Keller property, Orono City Manager, Dick
Benson, had stated that he would be willing to look at other plans.
Tom Berg, representing Mr. Keller, requested that Medina have the city engineer complete an
analysis of Mr. Keller's property and go back to the Orono City Council and discuss Mr. Keller's
request, as Keller's property would have Medina's lines on it, with or without being served.
Lyle Swenson stated that grant money would not be available for pipes in streets in undeveloped
property.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to request a meeting with the Orono City Council to dis-
cuss the possibility of sewering Keller's property; meeting date to be at the discretion of
Orono. And to authorize the City Engineer to prepare a grant application to be signed by the
Mayor.
Motion declared carried
10. BUILDING INSPECTOR
Richard Schieffer explained the prepared contract stating that the portion of the contract
regarding insurance would need to be investigated. Mr. Kohnen had no idea what premiums would
cost him as an individual and the City Clerk did not know what it would cost the city to insure
against errors and omissions.
Mr. Kohnen stated that he would schedule definite hours when he would be available at the city
office and would do all of his work for Medina at the City hall.
Contract was tabled until April 3rd.
11. FIRE LANES
Mayor Anderson discussed the need for fire lanes around public buildings in Medina and
the fact that Medina would need an ordinance to enforce such a need. He presented ordin-
ances of Shakopee and Inver Grove Heights.
Richard Schieffer stated that he h.ad prepared a similar ordinance which could perhaps be
used.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
providing for fire lanes around public buildings.
Motion declared carried
12. SENIOR CITIZENS WATER USE RATES
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to stipulate that age 65, by any one member of a family,
be the criteria for allowing utility rates for Senior Citizens.
Motion declared carried
13. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 79-10 regarding participation, with
Hennepin County, in the Community Development Block Grant program for the Year V application.
Motion declared carried
14. ORONO YOUNG CHILD WEEK
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to adopt Resolution 79-11, declaring April 8-14 as
young Child Week, as requested by the Orono Elementary Schools.
Motion declared carried
15. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to become members of the Northwest Suburban Chamber
of Commerce and authorize the payment of $50.00 dues for 1979•
Motion declared carried
16. BILLS
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to pay the bills; payroll # 5294-5300 in the
amount of 83047.83.
Motion declared carried
17. BUDGET
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to adopt the 1979 budget.
Motion declared carried
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18. PAUL WINTER
Richard Schieffer explained the memo regarding unemployment claim of Paul Winter and the
fact that Council could file an appeal within 30 days of March 12th. He stated that the
City of Crystal and the City of Medina would share equally the benefits being claimed by
Mr. Winter.
Donna Roehl reported that attorney fees had been $330 plus costs for attending the March
1st hearing, plus the time that has been spent by the public Works Director.
Council agreed to table the matter until April 3rd.
19. JAMS LOECHEN
Robert Derus presented variance request from Mr. Loechen to allow
on Lot 1, Block 2, Hunter Farms. Application included signatures
owners.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to grant a variance to Mr. L
barn on Lot 1, Block 2, Hunter Farms; set -backs to be 60 ft. from
the east lot line, 155 ft. from the Northwest lot line and 70 ft.
note that signatures of the surrounding property owners have been
Motion declared carried
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.M.
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