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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03/21/78 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - MARCH 21, 1978 29 4848 Charles Hoover 526.10 4849 Jerome LaFond 437.87 4850 Michael Rouillard 424.32 4851 Robert Dressel 420.39 4852 Ronald Duran 444.14 4853 LeRoy Giese 365.02 4854 Paul Winter 182.15 2,799.99 ORDER CHECKS - MARCH 21, 1978 7310 United States Post Office 72.10 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, March 21, 1978, 33 at 7:35 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Nancy Laurent, William Reiser, Arthur 'Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Jeanne Mabusth; Public Works Director, Ron Duran; Police Chief, Charles Hoover; Attorney, Greg Bistram, for Richard Schieffer; Engineer, Lyle Swanson Absent: Councilmember, Thomas Crosby Minutes of March 7, 1978 Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept the minutes of March 7, 1978 as presented. Motion declared carried 1. HAMEL WELL SITE Discussion of the agreement for purchase of property from Medina Recreations. Neddermeyer discussed the need for a repurchase time limit if the city should cease to need the well site; also what amount the repurchase price should be. Members discussed the time frame within which the city should agree to pay for the property; also the fact that there is an existing easement over the property which should be listed in the contract. Clerk was asked to retype portions of the contract as follows: a. Purchase price to be .75 cents per square foot, not including the existing easement. b. The city shall pay the balance of the purchase price over a period of 1 year. c. The city reserves the right to prepay the outsatanding balance without penalty d. Option for repurchase of the property must be exercised within 90 days at a price of .75 cents per sunre foot, not including the existing easement. e. Include the property description which describes a 110 x 100 ft. parcel. Mayor Neddermeyer stated that a motion would not be necessary as action had been taken at the March 7th meeting. 2. ROAD STUDY Discussion of the need for more information on a North -South road before a study of Medina's road needs could be completed by the engineer. Ron Duran reported that he would be attending a meeting with Hennepin County to discuss the location of the north -south road. Motion by Thies, seconded by Reiser to hold a meeting with the Planning Commission to dis- cuss the North -South road on Thursday, March 30, 1978, at 7:00 P.M. Motion declared carried 3. D.M.E. PLAT PUBLIC HEARING 8:15 P.M. Jeanne Mabusth explained that it was necessary to hold a public hearing because the purchaser did not feel that property notice had been given at the time the original hearing was held. There would be no changes in any of the information nor the plat. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Nancy Laurent to close the public hearing. Motion declared carried Public Hearing closed at 8:20 P.M. Motion by Laurent, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 78-7, approving plat of D.M.E., same as reolution 77-48, and to renumber the 1977 resolution. Motion declared carried 4. S.J. GROVES, PARK LAND VACATION 8:20 P.M. Jeanne Mabusth explained the background of the possible property trade with S.J. Groves. Ray Prior: What kind of park is being planned? Nancy Laurent: This has not been discussed. Ken Greenquist: Why is this property being considered? Neddermeyer: Groves would like the corner property to fill out their land. Robert Logan: Why do we need more parks in Medina? Neddermeyer: Have only 2 small city parks; Hamel is privately owned and Hennepin Co. has 2200 acres of park in Medina. 34 Leona Koelfgen: Mary Weinzierl: Phil Zietlow: Lyle Swanson: Sylvia Rudolph: Michael Scherer: Mary Weinzierl: Neddermeyer: Nancy Laurent: Fred Prodahl: Neddermeyer: We would like to keep the area private and having a park would mean a lot of traffic on our road. This property could be valuable as apark when Raskob's and the Eisinger property is developed, plus the fact that a park in the area is a valuable asset when selling houses presently built. Is the present park land all right for park use? Rough piece of ground, needs much work if using for park. The city should acquire the acre or more along Holy Name Lake that is owned by Groves. Could the land be sold to Groves and the money used to develop other park property? What would be a fair offer for the property? $5000 per a re or more, I would want to consult a regal estate agent. Iiould t ad °melt s acre In thelonger Tae wouldaresidentsmsntill feel park � ame wire no on era park that we do not need city parks? I'M not against parks but it's not to smart to develop a park in someone's back yard. The city could change the ordinance and require anyone developing into 5 acre parcels to provide for parks. Arthur Theis: Report on use of Medina Morningside and Independence Beach park. Wayne Neddermeyer asked that letter from Len Bjorklund and Ray Anderson be made part of the hearing. Motion by Thfts, seconded by Reiser to close the public hearing. Motion declared carried Public hearing closed at 9:20 P.M. Council asked that the park vacation question be put on the April 4th agenda. 5. COLONIAL DRIVE IN THEATRE Letter from St. Peter and Paul Christian Mothers was read regarding displeasure with the films and conduct of business at the Colonial Drive In. Wayne Neddermeyer asked that the letter be acknowledged and a copy be sent to Northwest Cinema Corp. 6. LIQUOR LICENSES Donna Roeh1 gave a brief report on criteria for issuance of liquor licenses and fees as charged by various cities in Minnesota. 7. SAUNAS Discussion of the letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding Saunas. Attorney will supply city with sample ordinance for regulation of same. 8. TONY CHEN Jeanne Mabusth read Planning Commission recommendations for proposed multiple dwelling on Hamel Rd. Engineer reported that blacktopping should be done when project is completed. Tony Chen inquired as to the amount of admihistration costs. Motion by Theis, seconded by Laurent to approve Chen multiple dwelling according to plans dated March 14, 1978, subject to: a. Developer upgrading sewer and road to 24' width, gravel street to meet city specifications to entrance to developers property b. Driveway to the proposed building blacktopped according to Medina Zoning Ordinance. e. Provision for an earthen berm or hay bale dike at south end of site during construction to prevent erosion into Elm Creek. Also entire site should be seeded or sodded as soon as possible after construction. d. $3000 bond or cashiers check posted with City to cover cost of upgrading road, blacktopping, establishing a grass cover on the site after construction with expiration date of December 1, 1978, except for parking and sidewalks which expires August 1, 1979. e. If building is to have a basement the floor elevations shall be above the Flood Plain Elevation (878.5') f. Provide 2 extra gravel parking stalls on the site g. Provide $300.00 for landscape allowance h. Rename the Hamel sewer pond road i. Enter into development contract and assume $170.00 administrative fees Motion declared carried 35 Motion by Laurent, seconded by Rieser to authorize the attorney to draw up a development contract for Tony `hen. Motion declared carried 9. JIM SCHERER DIVISION Jeanne Mabusth stated that the property on which Jim Scherer will be building his house is past of a land division approved by Hennepin County. Mr. Scherer was reminded that he must furnish the city an entrance permit from Hennepin County. 10. DEMPSEY MORR Mr. Mork requested variance for construction of a barn he wishes to put on property recently purchased from Ralph Schlosser. Demensions are 64' x 36' x 24' xll' high. The setbacks would be 40' rear yard, south 170', north 1241. He presented a letter of approval from Ralph Schlosser but although Mr. Klaers has no ob- jection to the location of the barn he stated he would not sign a letter. Mr. Mork also explained the difficulty he was having in getting a Pero test on the property in that a truck could not drive to the property. He stated that he would be putting in any kind of septic system that would be recommended. Motion by Laurent, seconded by Theis to grant a variance for construction of barn location to be 40' rear yard, 170' from south property line and 124' from the north property line, variance granted due to odd shaped parcel and pending outcome of Pero test. Motion declared carried 11. FRED SANDE Emil Jubert, sign administrator, reported on the illegal flashing sign at T.Arthur's. Mr. Sande reported that he had erected the sign without knowing there was an ordinance. He presented signatures of neighboring businessess not objecting to the sign. Concensus of the Council was to uphold the ordinance and that Mr. Sande should remove the sign. 12. JUDY SWANSON Ms. Swanson requested rear, front and side yard variances to construct a house on Lot 4, Block 2, Independence Beach. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Theis to grant a variance to Judy Swanson to construct a house on Lot 4, Block 2, Independence Beach because of small lot size, setbacks to be front yard, 26 ft., side yard 5 ft. and rear yard 21 feet. Motion declared carried 13. YNGVh AND REIERSGORD, HAZARDOUS BUILDING Clerk read letter from Mr. Yngve explaining that they will have the dilapidated buildings removed within a month. Nancy Laurent felt that Council should adopt the resolution ordering removal, at this time so that the city would have it if needed. Motion by Laurent, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 78-8, ordering removal of hazardous building. Motion declared carried. 14. GARY HAYES Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Nancy Laurent to adopt Resolution 78-9 regarding Gary Hayes lot consolidation and division with an administration fee to be $175.00. Motion declared carried 15. CITY INSURANCE Clerk reported that the Wayzata Agency has applied to the insurance pool for the Worker's Compensation coverage for the city and that we will remain in the "pool"for 3 years. 3 616 . BILLS Motionby Theis, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills; Payroll checks # 4848-4854 in the amount of $2799.99 and Order check # 7310 in the amount of $72.10. Motion declared carried 17. ROBERT KLEIN Mr. Klein requested information on his using Red Fox Dr. property line of Hunter Farms. He stated that he owns a the easement would simlify his reaching his property. Council discussed the possibility of Mr. Klein having to specifications. Lyle Swanson suggested that Mr. Klein discuss the matter return to the next council meeting. Council asked that the matter be put on the April 4th agenda. easment located to the north 5 acre parcel and his use of bring the easement up to blacktop with Mr. Farr of Hunter Farms and 18. NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE BURIED CABLE Motion by Laurent, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 78-10 regarding repair of buried arable at Mill St. and Hamel Rd. providing the section marker is replaced and the work is completed by May 30, 1978. Motion declared carried 19. NORTHERN STATES POWER Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 78-11 allowing Northern. States Power to auger under Pinto Dr. to serve the Northwestern Bell Telephone building. Motion declared carried 20. ROAD MATERIAL BIDS Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to advertize for bids for road materials on April 18, 1978. Motion declared carried 21. STREET SWEEPING Ron Duran was directed to secure quotes for street sweeping. Motion by Theis, seconded by Reiser to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M. 01/-74-2,e2)/661.61 Clerk March 21, 1978 "Mayon