HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/05/77 CCM1 The Council of the City of Medina met in regualr session on Tuesday, April 5, 1977,
at 7:40 P.M.
Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Arthur Theis, William Reiser
Nancy Laurent, Thomas Crosby; Clerk Donna Roehl; Attorney Richard
Schieffer; Building Inspector, Russel Bouley
Thomas Crosby asked that the minutes of March 15, 1977 be corrected as follows:
Item 2, Page 110, add: Thomas Crosby indicated that the issue was whether an employee
of the city should be able to establish a rate of pay after the performance of work for
the city; which rate varies from the rate previously paid. Also if he were to he called he
would be paid at his asking rate.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously
1. HENNEPIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATIONDISTRICT
Mahedi Jiwani presented floodway map of Medina explaining that maps are used for land planning.
Maps are approved by the Department of Natural Resources and a floodplain map is then prepared.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to give preliminary approval to floodway
studies, as presented by Mr. Jiwani.
Motion carried unanimously
2. RUSSEL BOULEY, BUILDING INSPECTOR
Mr. Bouley reported that he is spending about half a day on building inspecting, each day,
paper work is taking much of his time. He cited a need for an assistant and a raise in pay
to approximately $5000 per year. He listed the inspections he does during the construction
of a building. He discussed the possibility of revising and simplifying the fee schedule
as it has not been changed in 5 or 6 years. He also stated that it might be 3 or 4 years
before a full time building inspector is needed.
Council discussed the need to study fee schedules of neighboring municipalities and salaries
of their inspectors.
Motion by Thomas Crosby teconded by Arthur Theis to hold a special meeting on Tuesday,
May 31, 1977 to discuss building permit fees and status of posistion of building inspector.
Motion carried unanimously
Each member will contact a neighboring community for information on fees and salaries.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to appoint Russel Bouley as building
inspector subject to same conditions as all employees, serving at the pleasure of the Council
Motion carried unanimously
3. ROAD MATERIAL BIDS
Clerk, Donna Roehl, read the following bids for road material that had been received
Andeeson Agg.
Barton Cont.
Buffalo Bit.
Bury & Carlson
Bryan Rock
Buesing Bros.
Herman Const.
Koch Refining
Kramer & Sons
C.S. McCrossan
River Warren
Jim Sazama
J.L. Shiely
ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3
CL. 5GRAVEL MC 30,70,800 AC MC
ITEM 4 ITEM 5
Fn.Mx. AC,MC 3/4 LIME
at 10:00AM
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$1.24
$2.49
1.30
2.80
4.00
5.50
3.50
5.00
1.20
2.50
.50
.45
9.50
9.50
11.50
12.95
.50
10.10
10.10
10.10
1.55
3.43
1.50
3.38
1.35
2.55
1.75
3.74
1.75
3.74
3.65
3.70
.33
1.90
4.20
1.80
4.10
1.25',
3.25
1.25
9.00
9.00
9.00
11.50
1.54
3.84
1.54
384
1.45
2.40
1.45
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1.85
3.98
1.85
3.98
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Clerk noted that bid of Jim Sazama had not been sealed nor properly marked.
Attorney Richard Schieffer stated that Council could waive the irregularities.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to award Item 1, Class 5 Gravel bid to
Anderson Aggregates with the alternate to Buffalo Bituminous at the descretion of Road Sup-
ervisor on basis of location of pit to road being graveled.
Motion carried unanimously
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Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Nancy Laurent to award Item 2, Mc 30,70,800, bid to
Buffalo Bituminous.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded1 by Arthur Theis to award Item 3, and 4, AC MC and Fine Mix
to C.S. McCrossan and designate Bury and Carlson as alternate, as they can furnish different
temperatures of mix, when other companies do not.
Motion carried unanimously
Discussion of bids eceived on Items 5 and 6, 3/4 " and le Limestone. Mr. Sazama stated
that his bid was for delivery of the items only.
Motion by Nancy Laurent teconded by Arthur Theis to reject all bids on Items 5 and 6 because
of misunderstanding of bid proposal and to readvertize for bids on 3/4" and lam" Limestone
on May 3, 1977; bids to be opened at 10:00 A.M. and considered at 8:00 P.M. of same day and
authorize the engineer to prepare specifications.
Motion carried unanimously
4. BACKHOE BIDS
ClerIF Donna Roehl, read the following bids that had been received at 10:00 A.M.
A and M. Const.
Long Lake Ford Tr.
Midway Tractor
Case Power Equip.
MODEL & MANUF.
Int. 3600
Ford 750
J.I.Case 680
AMT. OF BID
$29,545
30,400
34,350
25,759
BID SEC. DEL. DATE
$1480 bid bd. 45-60days
1800 "
Ron Duran, Road Supervisor reported that the Int. Co.
and that several areas cannot meet specifications.
COMMENTS
one yr. warranty
$35,900 Syr
5% ck. 3e-45 4,000 5 yr.
1650 bid bd. 90 days 1 yr, warr. 2,500
for 5 yr. warr.
did not present equipment for use
Nancy Laurent reported the following differences from
Transmission does not have diffeerential lock
Tires are different sizes
Brakes, not self engergizing
Electrica1,24 volt instead of 12
Loader, 5800 lift capacity requested
Panel, not locking
Digging depth, less
Representative of Case Co. explained the differences
Tires, wider that specifications
Brakes, spring loaded, which is safety factor
Panel, is locking
Electrical, generates 700 watts to others 600 watts
Digging depth, less than 3" difference
Loader 5440 lift capacity
Ronald Duran explained that they had used the machine and that it had a tendency to spin when
going into a pile of sand; also air brakes can cause problems.
Nancy Laurent asked for a report on the availabilty of parts.
Mr. Cox of Long Lake Ford reported that they are nearby, have a full line of parts in stock
and an exchange machine to use if machine breaks down.
J.I: Case representative reported that they have replacement machines, large parts supply
in Burnsville. He added that they had bid less on the 5 year warranty than other bidders.
Richard Schieffer advised that Council must decide if differences are material differences
and if Case machine meets specifications.
Motion bylfilAdy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to reject Case bid because it does not meet
specifications.
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bid specifications of
the J.I. Case mach.
12 () Motion carried. Thomas Crosby abstained because he stated that he was not familiar
enough with either machine.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to accept bid of Long Lake Ford Tractor
for purchase of babkhoe as set forth in specifications, for $30,400, which included a one
year warranty.
Motion carried. Thomas Crosby abstained for same reason as listed above.
Motion by Arthur Theis to add a 5 year w rranty for an additional $5500. Motion not
seconded.
5. HAMEL DAIRY QUEEN
Bruce Luxford and Emil Jubert, sign administrator explained Mr. Luxford's request to add a
reader sign to his present Dairy Queen sign. Emil Jubert explained that the sign would be
to large and that Council would need to grant a variance.
Richard Schieffer stated that he would read the ordinance to determine if a variance is re-
quired and would contact Mr. Luxford.
6. BEECHNUT STREET VACATION
William Nelson and Mark-Orth requested vacation of a portion of Beechnut St., Lake Indepen-
dence between Lots 8, Block 8 and Lot 1 Block 15. Lyle Swanson, engineer, stated that he
would check at the Courthouse to determine the ownership of 15' of beach in front of Mr.
Orth's lot.
Richard Schieffer stated that Council may be able to vacate the street but an easement may
need to be left for that 15' of beach.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to hold a public hearing on May 3, 1977
at MO P.M. to consider the vaction of that portion of Beechnut St. located between Lot 8,
Block 8 and Lot 1, Block 15, Independence Beach.
Motion carried unanimously
7. B.C. BURDICK
Marlon Haugen, attorney, appeared to d iscuss a previous request to divide one lot from
acreage owned by Mr. Burdick on Pinto Dr., Hamel, as allowed under Medina Ord. 159.
He stated that sewer and water is available and that the prospective purchaser is aware
of the sewer and water assessments.
Richard Schieffer explained prepared resolution allowing for division, including amount of
special assessments.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to adopt Resolution 77-11, regarding
division of B.C. Burdick property and subject to apyment of $150 in fees.
Motion carried unanimously
Thomas Crosby added that t is action shall have no bearing on subsequent development of
remaining adjacent property owned by Mr. Burdick.
8. LLOYDHALL
Mr. Hall requested to be allowed to divide Lots 19, 20, and 21, Block 21, Independence Beach
into 2 sites. Clerk reported that he had combined the 3 lots into one unit at the time of
sewer and water assessing and consequently has one unit of assessment on the 3 lots.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize attorney to draw up lot div-
ision/ combination for Lloyd Hall on Lots 19, 20 and 21, Block 20, Independence Beach and to
include means to assess an additional unit.
Motion carried unanimously
9. SYCAMORE TRAIL
Lyle Swanson presented specifications for 5 ton road as previously discussed. Funds for
blacktoppint tole taken from the Independence Beach sewer and water project funds.
Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Nancy Laurent to authorize engineer to advertize
for bids for blacktopping of Sycamore Trail for May 3, 1977 at 10:00 A.M.
Motion carried unanimously
10. UTILITY BUILDING
Ron Duran presented two quotes on construction of a water line to the utility buildin1 21
Day and Sons, $1000; Steve Schmidt, $725. Quotes include all plumbing and pipe. City will
dig and cover trench and jack -hammer cement.
Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to have Steve Schmidt install water line
for $/25.00.
Motion ccarried unanimously
11. STREET SWEEPER
Ron Duran presented one quote for $26.50 per hour for street sweeping or 5700 per week rental
of a machine. He also stated that he would get additional quotes per hour for sweeping, also
that it would cost $3400 to repair the city owned machine.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to authorize Ron Duran to arrange for
the sale of street sweeper at Hennepin County auction.
Motion carried unanimously
12. STREET SIGNS
Ron Duran presented 2 types of street sign poles that may b e purchased to replace those thpt
have been destroyed or that may b e needed for new streets. Poles are round, 10 ft. long.
Quote from Lyle Sign Co. $9.33 for pole and $9.00 for brackets. Gopher Sign Co. $8.50 each
for pole and bracket.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to purdhase poles and brackets from Gopher
Sign Co.
Motion carried unanimously
13. DRIVEWAY PERMITS
Discussion of Russel Bouley issuing a driveway permit and collecting the fee and it becomes
necessary for an additional fee to be charged because the engineer must be consulted.
Richard Schief'er stated that the ordinance stated that fee is to be collected by the road
supervisor.
14. METRO SYSTEMS STATEMENT
Thomas Crosby presented Metro Systems Statement for Medina and stated that he would make a
report as to its contents at a later late.
15. BILLS
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to pay the bills; Order checks # 6601-
6675 in the amount of $26,701.02 and Payroll #4443-4467 in the amount of 56799.57; check
to Leonard Lauer to include $60.00 as opposed to $75.00 for training sessions because Ken
Volkenant did not report for training.
Motion carried unanimously
16. EMPLOYEE BARGAINING LAW
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to authorize Bill Clelland to provide a
letter of explanation relating to public employees bargaining laws and how they effect Medina
for a cost of $60.00.
Motion carried unanimously
17. ROGER SCHMIDT
William Reiser reported that Mr. Schmidt had used in access of 108,000 gallons of water due
to excessive loss of water in his apartment house and had asked for an adjustment on his bill.
Consensus of the Council was not to make an adjustment because the problem existed in his
building and was not the fault of the city.
18. FIRE CALLS
Discussion of outstanding uncollected fire call mills.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to refer unpaid auto fire bills to a
collection agency.
Motion carried unanimously
1 219. PLANNING AND ZONING WORK
Discussion of who would do the work of planning and zoning that Jean Mabusth is not familar
with. Donna Roehl stated that she has spent a great deal of time on that workra.eh is taking
time away from her regular work and has had to spend extra hours at her job.
Council agreed to refer questions to the attorney because he is familar with the zoning
codes of the city.
20. COLONIAL DRIVE IN
Discussion of the representative of the theatre not signing the performance agreement and
paying fees as determined by the attorney. Council felt that the theatre was operating
without a license because the work had not been approved by the City engineer and the
agreement had not been signed. Clerk was advised to notify owners of the discussion and
that they are considered as ope ating without a license which is being taken under advisement.
If not resolved by April 19, 1977 meeting a complaint will be issued.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 77-12 approving expenses
of Colonial Drive In.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 1:00 A.M.
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Clerk
April 5, 1977
Mayor
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PAYROLL APRIL 5, 1977
4443 Thomas Crosby
4444 Nancy Laurent
4445 William Reiser Jr.
4446 Arthur Theis
4447 Wayne Neddermeyer
4448 Charles Hoover
4449 Jerome LaPond
4450 Michael Rouillard
4451 Randall Mayer
4452 Robert Dressel
4453 Ronald Duran
4454 Kenneth Volkenant
4455 Leo Leuer
4456 Donna Roehl
4457 Anne Dorweiler
4458 Sylvia Rudolph
4459 Verna Hoover
4460 Leonard Leuer ao/ d
4461 Physicians Helath Plan
4462 W4stern Life Ins. Co.
44664
Director of Int. Rev.
Commissioner of Tax.
4465 State of Minn, Soc. Sec
4466 PHRA
-414Z ie,cyju ezt� r
'71416v Uo:o/
a 50.00
50,00
50.00
50.00
70.00
457.12
396.52
373.46
180.59
520.37
546.25
395.77
311.90
359.50
110.43
215.75
48.00
(175.50/
21.48
27.12
1,096.30
520.10
296.42
491.99
6,814.57
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ORDER CHECKS - APRIL 5, 1977
6601 Schieffer & Carson 756.99
6602 Crow River News 11.20
6603 McCombs -Knutson 374.80
6604 Turnquist Paper Co. 22.30
6605 Wright -Hennepin Electric 219.16
6606 Conway Fire & Safety 24.00
6607 Northwestern Bell Telephone 189.12
6608 Fortin Hardware 219.6E
6609 Metro Animal Patrol 32.50
6610 Hennepin Co. Finance Division 260.00
6611 Charles Hoover 38.81
6612 Jerome LaFond 59.00
6613 Bertelson Bros, Inc. 72.28
6614 Amoco oil Co. 123.99
6615 Water Products Co. 381.50
6616 Donald E. Mayer 91.30
6617 Superior Products 62.00
6618 Wayzata Insurance Agency 3,566.00
6619 Alcohol Countermeasure Systems 51.14
6620 Viking Industrial Center 17.55
6621 Loretto Towing Service 125.95
6622 Physicans Health Plan 553.80
6623 Uniforms Unlimited 59.95
6624 Hamel Fire Dept. 6,031.83
6625 Loretto Fire Dept. 1,964.03
6626 Long Lake Fire Dept. 2,528.40
6627 Maple Plain Fire Dept. 425.75
6628 Jet Quick Printing 25.55
6629 Harris Office Equipment 57.00
6630 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 128.54
6631 Municipal Finance Officers Assn. 6632 Director of Finance - Fee Cashier 66633 Earl W. Day & Sons:iijil
6634 Leef Bros. Inc.6635 Safety-Kleen Corp.
6636 Hamel Lumber & Supply 32.60
6637 Clutch & U-Joint 214.09
6638 Long Lake Glass 64.00
6639 Elm Creek Conservation & Protection 918.00
6640 Dorweiler Agency, Inc. 37.00
6641 Emil Jubert 4.00
6642 Bernice Sipe 4.00
6643 Perrys Truck Repair & Welding 5.00
6644 Ruffridge -Johnson Equipment Co. 96.70
6645 Ziegler, Inc. 143.08
6646 General Tractor & Equipment Void P15700
6647 American Steel & Industrial Supply 147.68
6648 Libson Truck Sales Co. 225.00
6649 Charles Olson & Sons 18.50
6650 Henn. Co. Vo-Tech School 20.00
6651 Loren Leuer 231.00
6652 Robert Dressel 142.50
6653 Earl F. Anderson & Assoc. 81.00
6654 Warning Lites, Inc. 24.70
6655 Don Wendling 38.40
6656 Gopher Stamp & Die Co. 251.00
6657 Industrial Electric Co. 27.70
6658 Metro Waste Control Commission 793.82
ORDER. CHECKS CONT'D - APRIL 5, 1977
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6659 Hennepin Co. Finance Division
6660 Minnegasco
6661 Leonard Leuer
6662 Northern States Power
6663 Heal# - Ruff Co.
6664 Leo Leuer
6665 State of Minn, Sales Tax
6666 Leonard Leuer
6667 Loretto Towing
6668 State of Minn, Dept of Labor
6669 Merrill Hansen
6670 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders
6671 Long Lake Ford Tractor
6672 Reynolds Welding
6673 Midwest Wholesale Tire
6674 Stathe of Minn, Soc Sec
6675 PERA
42.75
40.99
30.00
557.51
25.00
120.00
125.26
10.00
472.50
50.00
1675.00
281.22
39.96
61.51
15.20
296.42
712.64
9, 67o% off-,.