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ORDER CHECKS - APRIL 2, 1985
3693 St. Cloud Area Planning Organization
3694 Crow River News
3695 Physician's Health Plan
3696 Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota
3697 Wayzata Insurance Agency
3698 U.S. Post Office
3699 Acme Typewriter
3700 Donna Roehl
3701 Everything for the Office, Inc.
3702 Royal Business Machines, Inc.
3703 Pitney Bowes
3704 Greater NW Office of Real Estate Assess.
3705 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc., Inc.
3706 LeFebere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz
3707 Minnesota Suburban Newspapers
3708 AT&T Information Systems
3709 Northwestern Bell
3710 Wright -Hennepin Coop. Elect.
3711 Medcenters Health Plan
3712 Minnesota Association of Women Police
3713 M.P.H. Ind., Inc.
3714 Precision Graphics, Inc.
3715 Fortin Hardware
3716 Emergency Medical Prod.
3717 James Phillips Co.
3718 Minnesota State Documents Center
3719 The Photo Factory
3720 Uniforms Unlimited
3721 Robert Anderson
3722 Bob Neal, Ph.D.
3723 Des Lauriers & Sons
3724 Loren Kohnen
3725 Metro West Inspection Services, Inc.
3726 Long Lake Fire Dept.
3727 Hamel Fire Dept.
3728 Maple Plain Fire Dept.
3729 Loretto Fire Dept.
3730 Hennepin Co.
3731 Sheriff's Dept., Co. of Hennepin
3732 Don E. Mayer, Inc.
3733 Earl F. Andersen & Assoc.
3734 Genuine Parts Co.
3735 Minn Comm
3736 Warning Lites of MN, Inc.
3737 James Dillman
3738 Franics Pumarlo
3739 Robert Dressel
3740 Bryan Rock Products
3741 Jerry Johnson Excavating
3742 Northern States Power
3743 STS Consultants, Ltd.
3744 Hamel Building Center
3745 Safety Kleen Corp.
3746 Minnesota Department of Health
3747 Budget Printing Centers
3748 State of Minnesota
3749 Metro Waste Control Comm.
$ 137.00
124.86
1,432.90
287.90
13,725.13
150.00
69.65
24.82
243.11
31.00
74.95
1,158.33
579.29
5,701.01
29.25
155.92
296.86
746.06
247.30
45.00
50.00
240.00/
196.7
2347
46
�33.50
A✓ 128.82
640.15
25.00
150.00
225.36
587.15
4,611.10
3,175.00
8,000.00
1,000.00
4,825.00
1,995.50
34.90
49.90
n� 72.72
55.92
25.75
36.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
22,326.06
200.00
1,032.75
177.08
7.92
41.10
197.83
38.60
236.65
5,906.22
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ORDER CHECKS - APRIL 2, 1985 CONT'D
3750 Healy -Ruff Co. $ 175.33
3751 LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz 2,049.14
3752 0 & P Contracting 13,642.96
3753 Estate of H. Stanley Wessin 1.00
3754 Emil Jubert 51.00
3755 Chapin Publishing Co. 111.52
3756 University of Minnesota 40.00
3757 St. Paul Stamp Works, Inc. 26.15
3758 Loretto Towing & Re air 296.81
3759 Long Lake Ford Tractor 779.40
3760 Northern States Power 115.29
3761 Metro Waste Control Comm. 777.15
3762 PERA 1,105.63
3763 Social Security Retirement Division 481.84
$101,893.47
REVENUE SHARING CHECK - APRIL 2, 1985
1036 Elk River Ford $11,551.00
$11,551.00
PAYROLL CHECKS - APRIL 2, 1985
8226 Thomas Anderson $ 150.00
8227 Anne Heideman 100.00
8228 Robert Mitchell 100.00
8229 William Reiser 100.00
8230 Wilfred Scherer 100.00
8231 Robert Anderson 984.90
8232 Jill Hodapp 710.42
8233 Mark Moran 839.41
8234 Michael Rouillard 839.51
8235 Michael Sankey 1,555.75
8236 James Dillman 1,005.99
8237 Robert Dressel 809.89
8238 Francis Pumarlo 683.97
8239 Karen Dahlberg 731.52
8240 Donna Roehl 1,120.55
8241 Laura Skarda 434.70
8242 Sandra Larson 400.50
8243 Janice Petersen 77.13
8244 Law Enforcement Labor Services 68.00
8245 Western Life Insurance Co. 85.31
8246 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,595.00
8247 Commissioner of Taxation 935.00
8248 PERA 816.81
8249 Social Security Retirement Division 481.84
$14,726.20
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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, April 2,
1985 at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, W_Iliam Reiser, Wilfred Scherer,
Anne Heideman, Robert Mitchell; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning
and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman;
Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Attorney, Richard Schieffer, Engineer Glenn
Cook
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to discuss th
St. Cloud Planning Conference
David Schmit, Summer employee
Hamel Lift Station
Personnel recommendation
Retroactive pay to Sylvia Rudolph
Motion declared carried
following additional items:
2. MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 1985
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to accept minutes of March 19, 1985, as presented.
Motion declared carried
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Culverts and driveway permits
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Anderson to table dis
permits, at the request of Jim Dillman.
Motion declared carried
ussion on culverts and driveway
Anne Theis, Independence Beach, Flooding
Anne Theis stated that she had been before the Counc'1 on a periodic basis for the past
five years in an attempt to have the city do somethi g to alleviate the flooding problem
on the lots that she owns at Independence Beach. Sh stated that the lots were not
flooded when they were purchased.
Thomas Anderson stated that some had said that their should be a holding pond constructed
in that area to hold water run-off from the area.
Glenn Cook presented a plan for correcting the situation, that would cost approximately
$22,300 or less than that if an easement could be se ured through Lot 6, Block 8. He
also reported that the project could be financed thr ugh the HRA.
Richard Schieffer suggested that staff bring back a ist of lots that should be acquired
through the HRA, plus information and a timetable for correcting the problem.
Anne Heideman stated that there were three alternatives for correcting the problem: a
holding pond; easement through Lots 6 and 7 or drai age through the public easement.
Anne Theis stated that there is a safety factor invo ved with the situation as it now
exists.
Robert Mitchell asked if it were possible to abate t e Theis Assessments.
Mrs. Theis explained that she had requested abatemen on several occasions.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-26, holding of a Public
Hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. to discuss alternatives for correcting the
flooding situation at Independence Beach.
Motion declared carried
Glenn Cook stated that the Council should decide whether they wanted to assess the
Independence Beach area for the project.
Anne Theis asked Council to consider using Community Development Block Grant Funds for
street purposes in the Independence Beach area.
Pete Hilyar, Summer Employment
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to pay Pete ilyar $5.50 per hour, not to exceed
120 hours, to maintain Hunter FArms Park, during then summer.
Motion declared carried.
David Schmit, Summer employment 227
Jim Dillman stated that he would like to rehire David Schmit for summer employment if
he qualifies for the Summer Youth Program and to pay him $1.65 per hour over the minimum
wage he would receive from Twin City Tree Trust.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to pay David Schmit $1.65 per hour from the City
budget for summer employment.
Motion declared carried
Hamel Sewer Lift Station
Jim Dillman stated that he would like to dismantle and sell the Hamel Lift Station, as it
is no longer being used.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to authorize the Public Works department to dis-
mantlethe Hamel Lift Station and to advertize it for sale.
Motion declared carried
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Gambling Licenses and Ordinance; Multiple Sclerosis Society Application
Richard Schieffer stated that a Gambling license cannot be denied unless a city has a more
restrictive ordinance than the State's regulations.
Mike Sankey stated that the Commission of Gambling had testified that the intent of the
law was not to allow gambling all over the State of Minnesota.
Council discussed the possibility of allowing gambling to only charitable organizations
located within the city.
Donna Roehl reported that representatives of Operation Brotherhood would be at the April
16th meeting to request approval to conduct Bingo and Pull Tabs on the upper level of the
Medina BAllroom.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to reject the Multiple Sclerosis Society license
application for the Big Woods Saloon and to review a stricter ordinance at the April 16th
meeting.
Motion declared carried
5. WILLOW DR., NORTH, IMPROVEMENT, PUBLIC HEARING, 8:04 P.M.
Glenn Cook explained that the Willow Dr. North Improvement Project provides for a 9 ton
blacktopped street, 24 ft. wide, 1250 ft. in length from Hwy. 55. He estimated the cost
would be $102,200, with $100,000 assessed to the W.G. Anderson Co. and $2200 to the single
family residence, east of Willow Dr., across from the Anderson Co. building. He stated
that the Anderson Co. had either bonded or signed a waiver regarding the assessment and
that Mr. Pearson from the Anderson Co., has stated that their main concern was that the
project would not be completed.
Wallace Cates, property owner east of Willow Dr., asked if property on both sides of
willow would be taken for the improvement.
Mr. Cook stated that there is a 66 ft. right-of-way; that the hill near the driveway
would be cut down about one foot but no slope would be needed near the barn.
Mr. Cates stated that he did not want the Oak trees removed and that he did not want an
assessment. He reported that he had told the Anderson Co. that he had no objection to
their providing a new street.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing was closed at 8:15 P.M.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt REsolution 85-27, Ordering preparation of
Plans and Specifications for Willow Dr., North, Improvement Project.
Motion declared carried
6. POLICE DEPARTMENT
City Right -of -Way Ordinance
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to adopt Ordinance # 218, Unlawful' Use of Right -
of -Way.
Motion declared carried
Public Nuisance Abatement
Discussion of Public Nuisance as defined in the cities ordinance and the means available
to have debris removed from property at 2860 Lakeshore Ave.
228 Richard Schieffer stated that a letter should be written allowing 10 days for
clean-up of the property and that if not done t-4eVity staff should do the clean up and
assess the cost against the property.
Jim Dillman stated that someone other than the Publ'c Works Department should clean up.
Richard Schieffer stated that it would be difficult to have a private contractor remove
the nuisance, as a cost for the work would need to .e established.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to direct C'ty Clerk to send Certified Letter,
prepared by the City Attorney and Police Chief, to .weer of property at 2860 Lakeshore
Ave. regarding abatement of specified materials.
Motion declared carried
July 4, Park Reserve Traffic
Chief of Police, Michael Sankey, asked that Council consider requesting the Park Reserve
District to allow Baker Park to be used only by reservation on the 4th of July, due to
the traffic problems that have been incurred on similar prior holidays.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Chief of Police to prepare a
letter to the Park Reserve District requesting limitations on use of Baker Park on July 4th.
Motion declared carried
Chief of Police, Automobile Telephone
Michael Sankey explained that he would like to purchase a Cellular telephone for use in
his police car and that he would sell the teleprinter. He stated that a telephone would
be more effective in case of an emergency.
Anne Heideman asked if there was money in the budget for the purchase.
Mr. Sankey stated that he could find the additional amount needed, after sale of the
teleprinter.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Mitchell to allow the hief of Police to purchase a Cellular
telephone for use in his auto and to sell the telep inter.
Motion declared carried
Police Chief, Private Use of Vehicle
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to table discussion of the request by the Chief
of Police to use the Police Car for private use.
Motion declared carried
5. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Woodlake Landfill
JoEllen Hurr explained recommendations from the Planning Commission and memo received
from Attorney, Ron Batty, regarding the cities ability to charge Woodlake Landfill an
additional .15 per cubic yard for garbage delivered to the Landfill.
Mr. Collier, representing Woodlake, stated that he believed that State Statutes allow
for collection of a maximum of .15, not .15 in addition to a fee already being charged.
Richard Schieffer explained that the City of Ramsey lhas a different situation than Medina
due to the fact that Ramsey had owned the landfill bite.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to adopt Ordi ance #219, Regarding amendment of
Sec.827 of City Code to allow collection of a fee f om operators of Sanitary Landfills.
Motion declared carried
Northridge Farms, Subdivision
JoEllen Hurr stated that the Northridge Farms coven nts had been reviewed by City Staff
and that the item would be on the April 16th agenda
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to direct City Staff to prepare proper resolutions
for approval of the Northridge Farms Development.
Motion declared carried
Ed Younger, Subdivision
JoEllen Hurr explained the application of Ed Younger to subdivide property on the south-
west corner of Co. Rd. 24 and Willow Dr., into three 10 acre lots, with a private road
to serve two of the parcels.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to authorize preparation of a resolution approv-
ing the Ed Younger subdivision into three parcels with no park dedication fee assessed,
as all parcels are more than 10 acres in size; a roadway agreement shall be prepared
which will include Parcels 2 and 3 and right of way on Co. Rd. 24 and Willow Dr. shall
be secured. Motion declared carried
Dickey Natural Systems 229
Robert Mitchell reported that Pat Dickey had said that shewanted to review their
Engineering report before agreeing to conditions of the second amendment to their
Conditional Use Permit.
JOE11en Hurr stated that the bond required under their Conditional Use Permit had not
been posted. She also reported that a metal fabricator would like to use a portion of
the building.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to table action on the Dickey Natural Systems
Conditional Use Permit Amendment pending receipt of original bond for correct amount and
report as to plans for outside storage and to delay approval of other uses of the property
pending solution of said items.
Motion declared carried
Dockside
JoEllen Hurr explained that Loren Kohnen, Building Inspector, has measured all of the
existing hardcover at the Dockside project and had determined that there is 17,252 sq. ft.
being utilized. She stated that driveways for Lots 1,2 and 3 had not been installed and
three homes had not been built. She reported that Mr. Spaeth had agreed to utilize 25,850
sq. ft. of the property and if three additional homes, parking an driveways were constructed
he would exceed the square footage amount by about 5000 sq. ft.
Richard Schieffer reported that one amendment had been filed on the title, that of removal
of language that State Building Inspector had final building permit approval authority.
Regarding filing a statement on the title stating that a parcel is unbuildable, he had
been told to find a State Statute that would allow that type of filing or a Court Order
would need to be obtained. He asked if Council would consider holding a private meeting
so that he could explain options Council would have on the Dockside and Reed Bales matters.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to hold a private meeting, Thursday, April 11,
1985 at 5:00 P.M. to consider the Dockside and Reed Bales matters.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Anne Heideman to table the Dockside Building Permit app-
lication.
Motion declared carried
Lutz Subdivision
Glenn Cook explained that he needed sewer, water and road plans for the Lutz subdivision
and also the final plat.
Richard Schieffer stated that the title work had been completed.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to table the Lutz subdivision until all necessary
materials are received by the city.
Mark Beeze, Financial consultant, asked if Council would consider contracting for install-
ation of sewer, water and streets and assess against the property. He stated that it would
cost $400,000 for Mr. Lutz to build the improvements at an interest rate of approximately
14%. He stated that if the City were to do the project the interest rate would be less.
He stated that two thirds of the lots had been spoken for and that Mr. Lutz would guarantee
full faith and credit.
Richard Schieffer stated that the Council would need to make a decision regarding financing
of this type of improvement and also that the cities bond rating might be affected as the
rate of return would be governed by how fast the project was developed.
Mr. Beeze stated that the city could review Mr. Lutz' financial statement, secure a Letter
of Credit and the work could be done in phases.
Thomas Anderson reported that the city has not done residential projects, although they
have undertaken commercial/industrial public improvement projects.
Mr. Lutz stated that one builder has spoken for 10-12 lots and two others are interested
in 12 lots.
Anne Heideman stated that she would like a list of project that the city has contemplated
completing in 1985 and she asked the Engineer and Jeanne Fredricks of Ehlers to have the
information for the April 9th meeting.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to table the Jim Lutz request for public improvements
until the April 9th meeting.
Motion declared carried
23 Q David and Jo Nelson, Kennel Permit
Richard Schieffer reported that the Conditional
SEctions 3.13 through 3.14 of the U.S. Dept. of
had been included.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Mitchell to adopt
Use Permit to David and Jo Nelson to operate a
Motion declared carried
Use
Agr.
emit had been rewritten and that
requirements for animal welfare,
Resolution 85-28, granting a Conditional
dog breeding kennel at 3365 Hwy. 55.
6. HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY LEASE
Donna roehl reported that library rent had remained
1981 and that Hennepin County would like to know the
in 1986.
Moved by Heideman,
$284.35 per month.
Motion declared carried
at $284.
amount
seconded by Scherer to continue Hennepin
35 per month since January,
of rent that the city wanted
County rent for 1986 at
7. BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to pay the bills; Order Checks # 3693-3763 in
the amount of $101893.47; Payroll Checks # 8226-8249 in the amount of $14,726.20 and
Revenue Sharing Check # 1036 in the amount of $11,551.00.
Motion declared carried
8. FIRE EQUIPMENT CONTRACT
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 85-29, contract with Custom
Fire Equipment for purchase of fire truck equipment in the amount of $86,815.00.
Motion declared carried
9. SYLVIA RUDOLPH, RETROACTIVE PAY
Donna Roehl asked if Council wished
January 1st through February 15th.
council could consider payment of a
posistions.
Moved by Heideman, seocnded by Mitchell to
per hour for hospital and dental insurance
through February 15, 1985.
Motion declared carried
to consider retroactive pay for Sylvia Rudolph from
She stated that $8.25 per hour had been budgeted or
35% increase as had been done for other secretarial
pay Sylvia Rudolph $8.25 per hour plus .61
benefits for hours worked from January 1st
10. ST. CLOUD PLANNING CONFERENCE
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to pay Anne Heideman $68.26 and Bernice Sipe $26.00
for expenses incurred during attendance at a Planning Conference at St. Cloud.
Motion declared carried
10. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Thomas Crosby, member of the Zoning Administrator hiring committee, presented report re-
garding hiring of a full time Planning and Zoning A ministrator. He listed positives and
negatives of two final candidates, JoEllen Hurr and Jeanne Mabusth, stating that the comm-
ittee voted to recommend hiring Jeanne Mabusth.
Thomas Anderson reported that he had done a quick review and he presented positives and
negatives of both finalists.
Ron Rogers stated that he had been a member of the committee and had not voted with the
majority.
Steve Schmit, Jim Lutz, David Nelson and Bernice Sipe spoke in favor of hiring JoEllen Hurr.
Moved by Mitchell seconded by Heideman to hire Jeanne Mabusth as Planning and Zoning Adm.
Motion not carried. Voting Yes -Heideman and Mitchell. Voting No -Anderson, Reiser, Scherer.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Reiser to retain JoEllen Hurr as Planning and Zoning
Administrator at $28,000 per year for no more than 392 hours per week, with an evalu-
ation every six months by Robert Mitchell.
Motion declared carried. Voting n0-Mitchell
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
14-7 J/6LJ Clerk -Treasurer
Mayor