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Home My Public Portal About04/07/81 CCMORD R CHECKS - APRIL 7, 1981 9399 West Hennepin Human Services 94.00 9400 Sun Newspapers 13,00 9401 Finance Division - Henn. Co. 77.80 9402 Donna Roehl 20.63 9403 United States Post Office 65.00 9404 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment 816.66 9405 LeFevere, Lefler, Pearson, O'Brien & Drawz 1,290.70 9406 Crow River News 30.68 9407 JoEllen Hurr 9.00 9408 Northwestern Bell Telephone 199.26 9409 Wright -Hennepin Electric 451.05 9410 McCombs -Knutson 668.00 9411 Physicans Health Plan 993.64 9412 Hennepin Co. Police Training Adv. Comm. 50.0( 9413 Amoco Oil Co. 29.12 9414 loretto Towing & Repair 377.40 9415 Klaers Oil, Inc, 25.56 9416 State of Mn. Weights & Measures 160.00 9417 Robert Anderson 96.20 9418 Labor Relations Assoc. Inc. 1,121.50 9419 Uniforms Unlimited 71.50 9420 Hamel Fire Department-6,5430.00 9421 Long Lake Fire Department 413o).00 9422 Loretto Fire Department 3,000,00 9423 Maple Plain Fire Department 8.00.00 9424 Loren Kohnen 1,612,30 9425 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 400.95 9426 Municipal & Private Services 112.00 9427 Fortin Hardware Co. 211.33 9428 Ziegler, Inc. 3,376,07 9429 Sioux Steam Cleaner 29.84 9430 Paper Calmenson 1,399.18 9431 Long Lake Ford Tractor 64.75 9432 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders 292.52 9433 Loren Leuer 225,00 9434 James Dillman 45.00 9435 Robert Dressel 45.00 9436 Ronald Duran 46.86 9437 Kling & Assoc, Inc. 1,875,00 9438 Bryan Rock Products 4,339.56 9439 Olsen Chain & Cable 63,77 9440 Egan McKay Electrical Contractors 47.84 9441 Sutherlands Nursery 110.00 9442 Sears Roebuck & Co. 154.52 9443 Woodlake Sanitary 15.00 9444 Safety-Kleen Corp. 31,00 9445 Automatic Garage Door 37.10 9446 Northern States Power 581.51 9447 Richard Krotzer 412.50 9448 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 1,732.67 9449 Texgas Corp. 40.12 9450 Minnegasco 72,93 9451 Hamel Electric 611.35 9452 Feed -Rite Controls, Inc. 303.09 9453 Steve Hancock 35,00 9454 Donald Mayer, Inc, 37.50 9455 Firestone Stores 138.25 9456 Hennepin Co. - Gen. Accounting Div, 63.00 9457 Hennepin Co.. Sheriffs Dept, 58.00 139.59 9458 State of Minnesota - Sales Tax 7 0 APRIL ORDER CHECKS, CONTINUED 9459 Robert Anderson 36,95 9460 Michael Rouillard 223.08 9461 Loren Leuer 460.00 9462 Pera 741.37 946S Social Security — Retirement Division 413.26 $ 41,975046 PAYROLL CHECKS — APRIL 7, 1981 6165 Thomas Anderson 100.00 6166 Thomas Crosby 70.00 6167 Sarah Lutz 70,00 6168 William Reiser 70.00 6169 Wilfred Scherer 70.00 6170 Robert Anderson T5).3: 6171 Charles Hoover 6172 Jerome LaFond 547.19 6173 Michael Rouillard 536,87 6174 James Dillman 650,77 6175 Robert Dressel 688.85 6176 Ronald Duran 787.37 6177 Steve Scherer 27.25 6178 JoEllen Hurr 602.92 6179 Donna Roehl 978.88 6180 Sylvia Rudolph 436.29 6181 'Perna Hoover 49.68 6182 Western Life Insurance Co. 29,99 6183 Law Enforcement Labor Services 36.00 6184 Director of Internal Revenue 1,596.20 6185 Commissioner of Taxation 590.70 6186 Social Security — Retirement Division 413.26 6187 PERA 514.97 10,001.13 u The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, April 7, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. Present: 'Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Sarah Lutz, Thomas Crosby, William Reiser, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Harr; Public Works Director, Ron Duran; Police Chief, Charles Hoover; Engineer, Dave Hansing; Attorney, Richard Schaeffer; Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen 1. MINUTTES OF MARCH,17, 1981 Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve minutes of March 17, 1981, as presented. Motion declared carried 2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Road Maintenance Material Bids The following road maintenance material. bids were received and tabulated at 10:00 A.M.: BIDDER CL5 GRAV.flW 30/70/80i 'kUp Del. etue �DeL HAMEL TR. BUSSING BR. KRAEMER&SON BURY&CARLSON BIlkYALO BIT. BRYAN AGG. J.L.SHIELY GEO.MORAN J. ANDERSON ASHLAND OIL PRIOR LK.AGG DURANT ROCK MIDWEST ASPH Barton CON. 1.95 1.95 3.50 4051 �.5 3495 1.30 1. 51.87 4419 3485 1.0 2.50 6450 2.30 4400 1.90 5426 2.10 4485 AC MC FINE 3/4L ,c� u P _ P.euP � 4 2.75 �22.55 0 '15.00 8.0 2.30 3.50 23.2 2.80 2.32 5.00 2.3 2.65 RE BLKTP Pour _bet t 7 6 0 2 3.00 5.40 8.00 11.00 24 87 44 he? De‘ .25 .25 50 .50 .75 4.95 .6 5.93 3.00 7.0 .0 7.00 2.80 6 10 .3 4.20 2.18 ;,.05 3.95 5.1dd$2.50 for MC 5.00 7.75 Ron Duran ex;lained,that in the past the Public Works Director has been given authority to decide from which pit to haul materials based on which end of the city the work is being perofrmed. Also there have been some problems with amounts and weights of materials re- ceived from Buffalo Bituminous. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to accept the following bids and authorize the Public Works Director to decide which pit he wishes to secure materials from based on location of work. CLASS 5 Gravel - Picked Up Midwest Asphalt $1.90 Bury & Carlson 1.95 Buffalo Bituminous 1.95 MC 30-70-800 Ashland Oil Eden Prairie Osseo Hanover CLASS 5, GRAVEL - Delivered Tri-K (Anderson) $ 3.85 1.00 (subject to increase) Buffalo Bituminous 1.35 (sub.to inc. Bury & Carlson 1.50 (MC800) AC Buffalo Bituminous 18.00 Bury & Carlson 20.75 MC Buffalo Bituminous 22.50 Bury & Carlson 23.85 FINE MIX AC - MC Bury & Carlson 22.55 3/4" LIMESTONE Bryan Aggregates 2.30 Bury & Carlson 26.00 Bryan Aggregates 5.24 lin LIMESTONE Midwest Asphalt PICKED UP $2.185 DELIVERED Bryan Aggregates $5.24 RECYCLED BLACKTOP Bury & Carlson 3.00 WINTER BAND BArton Contracting 2.00 Motion declared carried Bury & Carlson Midwest Asphalt 5.40 (20T.)M 5.75 Durant Rock 4.20 Richard Krotzer Contract Wilfred Scherer reviewed the revised contract prepared for Richard Krotzer for completion of necessary work in the sewer and water department. Motion by Scherer, seconded.by Crosby to enter into contract with Richard Krotzer to perform sewer and water maintenance work as outlined in prepared contract, at a per hour salary of $8.00 based on approximately 80 hours of work per month. Motion declared carried 3. MARY WEINZIERL Council discussed with Realtor, Mary Weinzierl and property owner, Ruth Eisinger, circumstan- ces regarding a10+ acre parcel. Ms. Weinzierl stated that the city should take a more positive attitude when giving infor- mation to a prospective buyer. Ms. Eisinger asked if variances are being given for septic systems. Mayor Anderson stated that Council has not been giving variances, that regulations are being followed and that a house could be constructed on a 10 acre existing parcel, but in this case the parcel could not be divided. Ms. Weinzierl stated that buyers are being given very negative opinions regarding prop- erties. Matror Anderson stated that employees should be only giving facts. JoE11en Harr explained that she had spent a great deal of time with the prospective buyer of the Eisinger property and that she had received a letter of thanks for her consideration. Thomas Crosby stated that real estate brokers must become more aware of Medina's ordinances and if any owner of property wishes to challenge the soils maps he may have soil borings taken in an attempt to disprove the soils maps. 4. POLICE DEPARTIENT Physical Examinations Robert Franklin, member of the Police Commission reported that he had contacted the -St. Louis Park Medical Center and Martinson Clinic regarding physical exams. St. Louis Park has com- pleted many examinations and would do them for all full-time employees. The Martinson Clinic doctors had been on vacation and had not responded to his inquiry. Thomas Anderson stated that the Council would need to determine how the requirement would fit into the budget and a determination would need to be made as to whether or not a job description would need to be cadpleted prior to physicals being taken. Charles Hoover suggested waiting until after January 1, 1982 because of budget problems. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to table the matter until April 21st pending fee determination and budget decision. Motion declared carried Jerome LaFond Council discussed Officer Jerome LaFonds letter of request for a leave of abscense for one year beginning May 5th. Members discussed the need for more information regarding the police bargaining units policy regarding a leave of abscense. Robert Franklin stated that he would be willing to serve with his committee to research the matter, .. 1 k short time later Officer LaFond stated that the Council should consider his letter a letter of resignation and not merely a leave of abscense. 5. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Medina Morningside-Long Lake -Orono Water System Council discussed plans that had been presented by Long Lake for consideration of linking the Long Lake water system to the Medina Morningside system. Matter was tabled pending further information regarding the.recommendations. Medina -Long Lake -Orono Sewer Discussion of the third revision of the joint agreement which would allow Medina Morningside to be sewered through Orono to .Long Lake. Richard Sehieffer stated that previously asked questions and concerns had been answered and advised that a sewer district should be set up. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to create a Medina Morningside sewer district to include ell platted lots in Medina Morningside including those that are now vacant. Motion declared carried. Medina Morningside Well Ron Duran presented a letter from Stevens Well Co, regarding condition of Well No. 1 at Medina Morningside. Letter stated that at a cost of $3200 they would pull the pump, water jet the screen, clorinate and reinstall the pump; Approximate time needed to jet the pump would be 10 hours. Discussion as to whether or not the purchase agreement included such repairs. Richard Schaeffer stated that he would look at the contract and contact previous owners. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to authorize Stevens Well Co. to redevelop the Med- ina Morningside Well No. 1 according to the described process at a cost of $3200 with the condition that no additional work is to be done until authorized by the City Council. Motion declared carried City Hall Lower Level Remodeling Discussion of the advantage of completing the remodeling using the CETA employees that are available at this time. Also letter from Hennepin County Library regarding their budgeting problems was discussed along with where the city would secure the funds. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to table the matter until all drawings and cost estimates have been completed. Motion declared carried German Liberal Cemetery Wilfred Scherer reported that he had received several letters supporting the renovation of the cemetery using CETA employees to be supervised by West Hennepin Pioneers Association. He also reported that a driveway to the cemetery was being rebuilt. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to authorize completion of the driveway to the German Liberal Cemetery by the Public Works Department due to the fact that some years ago the city removed the drive when Hamel Rd. had been upgraded. Motion declared carried Hamel Sidewalk Project Thomas Anderson reported that he had worked with the engineer on the final plans for the sidewalks and had suggested that any existing, broken sidewalk be replaced and that anyone wishing extension or further improvements could so so on a request basis. Dave Hansing stated that everyone would be contacted and individuals who might wish additional work may pay the contractor or request that the cost be assessed against his property. He also reported that the sidewalks will not be in strict. alignment. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to adopt Resolution 81-8, approving plans and specifi- cations for the Hamel sidewalk improvement project and authorize that bids be taken at 10:00A.M. on April 30,1981. Motion declared carried Street Cleaning Ron Duran presented the following quotes for cleaning blacktopped streets: American Sweep- ing, $38.00 per hour; Crosstown Sweeping, $50.00 per hour. He recommended .American Sweeping iltbecause they are a reputable company and the price is comparable to last years price. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to authorize American Sweeping to clean the blacktopped Medina streets at a cost of $38.00 per hour. Motion declared carried 6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Gary Fey, Grand Prix Racing Mayor Anderson stated that because he is part owner of the property on which Mr. Fey is proposing his project he would not participate in this portion of the meeting. He then turned the meeting over to Acting Mayor Reiser and left the Council Chambers. William Reiser stated that Mr. Fey could give a brief presentation of his project, then the Council would ask questions and last of all those residents attending would be heard. Mr. Fey then presented a site plan and expalined his proposed operation: of a track and game room at 310 Hwy. 55. Sarah Lutz asked for an explanation of noise levels of the proposed cars vs, other noise generating devices. Mr. Fey presented a list of comparisons that he had taken in the Hamel area. Thomas Crosby requested information on other tracks in the country. Mr. Fey reported that a track in Florida is located adjacent to a condominium complex. Williim Reiser asked what the project will cost. Mr. Fey stated that with the 5 cars the cost is estimated to be $150,000. Discussion of length of time a Conditional Use Permit could be issued for and reviewed.. JoEllen Hurr stated that a project can be reviewed after one year and if conditions are being met it would be difficult to reject. Thomas Crosby asked what legal reights a city has to either deny or approve a Conditional Use Permit. • Mr. Fey stated that he would agree to a six month review. Mr. Schieffer stated that conditions must be listed when a Conditional Use Permit is granted and additional conditions cannot be imposed on a continuing basis. Dave Kelso of PCA reported on noise regulations and the fact that the noise level of one car does not double or triple by addition of each additional car. Marilyn Fortin asked for information on the proposed game room. Mr. Fey explained that it would only be open during the time the track is open and would be well supervised. Ron Theis asked about noise inside of houses during summer months. Gary reported that there would be dirt berms and shrubbery to block out noises. Mr. Kelso explained that the city cannot be more restrictive than state requirements. He would also write a letter to the city explaining noise standards. Richard Schieffer stated that Council would need to determine whether the project is com- patable with cities land use plan for the area. Joe Raskob stated that this project would add tax base to the city. Theatre owner, Iry Braverman asked who they would argue with if a problem were caused for the theatre. Thomas Crosby stated that would have tote decided at the outset. He also listed advantages of the project as additional tax base and the fact that it comple- ments adjoining businesses and disadvantages as affect on the environment and potential nature of the crowd. Richard Schieffer suggested that a vote not be taken as Mr. Fey is merely presenting concept and completed plans have not been submitted. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to table the matter. Motion carried Voting No --Lutz Iroquois Dr. Discussion of a request to remove Douglas Leatherdale from the Iroquois roadway agreement due to the fact that his property does not abut the street because of a previous division by Harvey Scherer. Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to remove the Leatherdales from the roadway agreement after all other affected property owners have signed the release form. Motion declared carried Architects 1500 4'71- JoEllen Hurr reviewed recommendations of .the Planning Commission for approval of Arch- itects 1500 plans to build a 10 unit office -warehouse complex on Lots 1 and 2,.Block 1, Grier Industrial Park. Dave Hansing stated that sewer, water and drainage plans would need to be provided. Discussion of turning radius for delivery trucks and number of parking spaces that are needed. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve the Conditional Use Permit allowing Arch- itects 1500 to construct the proposed office -warehouse according to plans submitted, with plans to be reviewed by the Elm Creek Watershed District; a letter secured from the Soo Line Railroad approving the proposed setback; city staff to approve of plans for sewer and water, drainage and landscaping; provision of 40 parking spaces plus 1 handicapped parking space; that the two lots are combined; that modified retail is allowed in two of the units and that a development contract is prepared covering all of the items plus payment of fees. Motion declared carried Dockside -Hennepin County Park Reserve District Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to approve the boundary change in the Park Reserve District at Lake Independence pending receipt of both old and new legal descriptions. Motion declared carried Charles Pangier Loren Kohnen, Building Inspector, stated that it is necessary for a property owner in the Independence Beach area to provide a s ey because of the small lots and the fact that most properties need variances in or r to be built upon. Mr. Pangier stated that he had a survey of the lots but not building locations and that there were other property owners stakes that could be measured from. Thomas Crosby explained that a surveyor should locate the new house and sign a staement indicating that the front of the proposed house is not more than 27 ft. from the property line. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to require Charles Pangier to furnish the city with information from an independent surveyor that proves that the proposed house, as authorized by variance recommended by the Planning Commission, will have a 27 ft. front yard and a 35 ft. rear yard setback; lots to be surveyed are Lot 9 and the west 30 ft. of Lot 10, Block 7; Independence Beach. Motion declared carried Gary Lindgren, Independence Estates Dave Hansing presented information indicating the following improvements that will be made on Mr. Lindgren's property: Cedar Ave, will have sewer and water lines installed and will be replaced by the developer. Maple St, will need work amounting to approximately $4000 and perhaps the city should share some of the cost because it is a much traveled street. Thomas Anderson suggested that the city apply the gravel base in an amount not to exceed engineers estimate. Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to authorize preparation of a resolution granting pre- liminary plat approval to Independence Estates setting forth conditions of development in a development contract which will include payment of administrative and park dedication fees. Motion declared carried Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to authorize work by the Public Works Department to spread a gravel base on Maple St, for an amount not to exceed $1500. Motion declared carried Mr. Lindgren asked whether the city could put in the improvements and assess the project. Mr. Schieffer explained that the developer would need to petition the city to make the improvements. 'Planning Commission Appointments Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to appoint 3 year terms on the Planning Commission. Motion declared carried Donna Roehl was asked to contact Joanne Haislet regarding her .decision regarding reappoil - ment. Emil Jubert and Phil Zietlow to continuing Sanitary Landfill Zone Planner, Chuck Riesenberg, reported that criteria developed for creation of an SL Zone is consistant with standards set up for mining operations and had been paralleled along other agency regulations. Some assurances would need tole included such as road upkeep and long term liability. Richard Nowlin, Attorney for Browning -Ferris, stated that he did not have problems with the regulations and that there are a number of controls the city has once a permit is issued. Discussion of a bill before the State Legislature that will fund cleanup of leaks and long term contamination, after which the owner would be responsible for an amount up to three times the cost of cleanup. Thomas Crosby asked that the matter be tabled until a later date. JoEllen Hurr reported on the progress of the Woodlake Landfill expansion application. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Summer Youth Employment Program Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve the participation in the Summer Youth Employment Program, with a request for 2 employees. Motion declared carried Community Development Block Grant Program Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve Resolution 81-9, application for Year VII Community Development Block Grant Funds. Motion declared carried 8. BILLS Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills: Order Checks # 9399-9463 in the amount of $41,975.46 and Payroll Checks # 6165-6187 in the amount of $10,001.15. Motion declared carried 9. CITY CLERK Anne Heideman reviewed a suggested personnel policy for employment of the City Clerk on a full time basis and asked that Council review for inclusion in the all inclusive policy. 10. JEROME LAFOND Motion by Reiser, seconded. by Scherer to accept the resignation of Jerome appreciation for his years of service as a Medina Police Officer. Motion declared carried TAFond with 11. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE IMPROVEMENTS Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 81-10, authorizing that a Public Hearing be held on Tuesday, May 5, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. to consider public improvements at Medina Morningside. Motion declared carried Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M. up.747) -fre Wee-4e} Clerk April 7, 1981