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The Cotdtcil of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday April 1, 1975 at
7:50 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Wayne Neddermeyer, Councilmen Robert Franklin, Donald DesLauriers,
Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Assessor Willis Kohnen; Attorney
Richard Schieffer
Robert Franklin asked that an addition be made to the minutes of March 18, 1975:
he wished to record his reason in Item 8 in more detail as follows: 1. Conduct of
business indicated possible grounds for revocation of license. 2. Would establish an
undesireable precedent. 4 Refund is strictly optional with council.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept minutes as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously
1. HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HEARING 7:30 P.M.
Robert Franklin explained that there is a need for housing for people of lower income and
older people. Under the program Medina could secure tax forfeit lots, develop them and
sell as desireable properties. There are approximately 1900 feet of lots that are build-
able in the Lake Independence area. Council may act as the governing body of an BRA and
federal funds may be available but conditions are unknown at this time.
First item to be considered if an BRA is established is to make applicati^n to the State
for title to all tax forfeit lots as the State has the power to grant title at no cost.
Letter from C. Kent Olson requesting Medina consider an' ERA was made part of the record.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to close hearing on HRA.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to adopt Resolution 75-15,
attached herewith, Declaration of Need for HRA in Medina.
Motion carried unanimously
2. INDEPENDENCE BEACH WATER SYSTEM HEARING 8:00 P.M.
Skip McCombs explained the proposed project and answered questions from residents as
follows: Cost of the system would be :b275,400 or$1625 per 110 ft. lot. Assessments
are paid off over a period of 20 years on a declining scale. Mr. Fenholt inquired
whether assessments could be paid on a level rather than a graduated scale. Robert
Franklin had discussed with Phil Chenoweth of Ehlers and Associates this possibility
and was told thet it could be arranged that way.
Mr. McCombs stated that there are no Federal monies available unless through HUD or a
Block Grant.
Mr. Weller stated that perhaps some people were not aware of entire costs. McCombs
explained that the assessment would be $463 per year sewer and water on a 110 ft. lot,
SAC charges are 3325, there would be plumbers hook up charges and a quarterly charge by
the city for sewer and water service.
Dean Preston who had gotten up the petition stated that 62 % of the front ft. owners had
signed the petition or 68 individual owners. He can see an upgrading of the area and an
indication of property owners not on roads to develop their property.
Anne Dorweiler explained that land is not zoned for multiple dwellings and council could
disallow such structures by not rezoning.
Robert Franklin stated that he had been in attendance when park board members, park personnel
and engineer arrived at their cost of the project and he felt that the amount was adequate
and explained houw arrived at.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to close public hP aring.
Motion carried unanimously
Robert Franklin made the following comments: 1. He felt that it is economical to
install both sewer and water at the same time because of inflation and street restoration
costs. 2. As the council must act on a petition he would not like to see discussions
every few years regarding such a project. 3. Some wells will fail whether or not they
are properly cared for. 4. State law says a council may put properties of those 65
years old or older on a program such as Green Acres and the assessments would be paid
when property is sold. 5. VA and FHA loans are easier to obtain with facilities.
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6. There is much community support for water system installation as well as sewers.
Wayne Neddermeyer stated that some convertion loans are available and that tl-e FHA gives loins
without water facilities.
Donald DesLauriers stated that he stillfelt that the water system would be a luxury but due
to the overwhelming response of property owners in favor of the project as revealed by the
petition he would be inclined to vote for the project at this time.
Motion byRobert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 75-16 (attached
herewith) Establishing the Independence Beach Water Project.
Voting Yes -Franklin, Theis, DesLauriers; Voting No-Neddermeyer; Absent -Stevens.
Motion carried
Mr. McCombs stated that the Minneapolis Gas Co. comments were not very favorable for
extension of their facilities.
Discussion of title to land where well will be installed
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 75-17 directing
clerk to file application for conveyance of tax forfeit lands at no fee for purpose of
well installation.
Motion carried unanimously
3. GILBERT PETTIT, LICENSE REFUND REQUEST
Mr. Pettit inquired as to the reasons why his refund request had been denied. He stated
that his doctor had advised him to quit the business.
Robert Franklin reiterated his reasons as stated in the minutes, that is, the council is
not required to refund license fees and that there wer definite problems concerning the
conduct of business at the establishment at the time the place was sold which the council
was aware of.
Mr. Schieffer stated that the council had acted on the request previously,and had denied
the refundrequest. He again stated Minnesota Statutes for which fees may be returned if
council so decides.
4. COLONIAL DRIVE IN THEATRE
Ery Braverman, Mel Lebowitz and Randy Blohm (attorney) appeared regarding reopening of
Colonial Drive In and expenses involved with sewer connection. They informed council they
are disputing SAC charges with Metro Waste Control and asked if they could be granted a
license before settling with Metro or if they could repair their present septic system.
Past problems were reviewed and attorney advised council that after everything is taken
care of they could approve the license.
Mr. Braverman asked if they could be given conditional approval to operate as they would
like to open before the next regular council meeting.
Council agreed to call a special meeting when and if building inspector and Metro Waste
Control give their approval.
5. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE DOG PROBLEM
A group of residents of the above area appeared requesting information and action regarding
barking dogs and dogs running loose harassing people and property. It was stated that in
some instances police did not respond as quickly as people thought they should when called
for a specific problem.
Parts of Ordinance No 141 were discussed and it was pointed out that a complaint must be
signed by 2 or more people before any action could be taken and the ordinance could not be
changed to a complaint by 1 person as this could not be used in the courts. Attorney ad-
vised that in this type of legality one cannot be civil if court is to take any kind of action.
The residents decided that they would hand out ordinances and inform dog owners that the
dog catcher would be making periodic rounds at different hours of the day.
Police Chief Hoover was instructed to contact Metropolitan Animal Control and set up a
schedule for them to he in the area.
Licensing of dogs was also discussed and it was revealed that this is something that does
not pay for itself and has many problems.
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6. TRANSPORTATION STUDY QUESTIONAIRE
Emil Jubert was instructed to respond as well as he knew how in reference to population
projections for Medina.
7. HUD MONEY
Robert Franklin suggested contacting engineer to see that we get in the program for
next year.
8. LIQUOR LICENSE FEES
Attorney will secure list of fees charged by other municipalities in the metro area and
council will discuss changes at their next meeting.
9. BILLS
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to pay bills in the following amounts:
Payroll-$6251.03; Order Checks-S13,067.47; Revenue Sharing-$314.61.
Motion carried unanimo'.7sly
10. LOT SIZE ORDINANCE
Members will study changes and work on at later meeting
11. WOODLAKE SANITARY SERVICE
Attorney stated that he had contacted several people who have done environmental assess-
ments and Mr. Monteleon of Hennepin Co. Waste Control will meet to discuss what is needed
for an assesment.
12. Motion by Robert Franklih, seconded by Arthur Theis that Medina go on record as being
opposed to Metro and Urban affairs subcommittee bill in the Senate and are opposed to bills
that have Hennepin Co. paying for General Hospital and taking over the Minneapolis owrk-
house and in favor of having Northwest Hennepin Co. taken out of the Metro Transit area.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M.
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Clerk
April 1, 1975