HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-28-1960PLANNING COtimissION MEETING
March 28, 1960
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fortin at 8 :15 P.M.
The following members were in attendance, Kenneth Fortin, Ella Christensen,
Herb Gaspar, Alex Schumacher and Anne Theis, Secretary.
The secretary read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of
March 211 1960. The minutes were accepted as read. A motion was made by
Ella Christensen to recommend that the Village of Medina donate $100.00 to
the Water Patrol .Association. The motion was seconded by Herb Gaspar. A
discussion was held at which time herb Gaspar called the attention of the members
to the fact that the Hennepin County Park was greatly responsible for the
activity on Lake Independance which in tarn brought on the need for a Water
Patrol on the Lake. The Motion was voted on and carried.
Mr. Bruce Kelly submitted maps of Medina Morningside Subdivision to the
Planning Commission. He explained that the developers have given some jL
thought to the installation of a Community Water System for the subdivision.
The necessary equipment such as well, storage facility etc. could be located on
part of the area that has been set aside for a park or play area. The lots
would range in size from 151C0C to 18,000, The average lot would be 18,000.
There was a discussion on drainage probleas and the layout of the roads. It
ras stated that there would be 113 lots in the plat. The surfaceing of the
>treets was also discussed. The secretary read a letter to the members from
Village Engineer Archie Carter pertaining to the wort, he had done with Kr.
Kelly on the planning of this subdivision. 1r. Carter suggested that the
question of road surfaceing could be takel care of at a later date. It was
explained to the members tho.t homes in this area would range in price from
16 or 18 thousand to about 25 thousand. The Planning Commission decided th..t
action on the preliminary plat would be done at the regular meeting on April
18, 1960.
Mr. Carter's letter on street su.rf.aceing was read by the secretary. A
motion by Ella %hristensen that the Planning Commission request the Village
.__Council to adept at their April Meeting a suitable set of specifications for
1 road construction in the Village of Medina. notion seconded by Alex Schumacher.
Motion carried.
Walter Kohnen brought to the attention of the members the wish of Loren
Baynard to buy 5 acres from him and also a 30 foot strip for a private roadway.
This private road would be about 6/10 mile and lie along the half section line.
There was a general discussion on this natter and it was the opinion of the
Planning Commission that an attempt be made by Walter Kohnen to secure an
easement on this 30 foot strip from the man so that it could be used at some
future time as part of a 60 foot road if the area was subdivided.
A suggestion was made by Kenneth Fortin that The Village Coanc-il attempt
to secure a member for the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy, who would
let as a member of the Planning Commission and also act as assistant Building
Inspector.
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There being no further business a motion was :Wade by Ella Christensen and
seconded by Herb Gaspar to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
9:45 P._=.
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