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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/19/77 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - APRIL 19, 1977 4468 Charles Hoover 4469 Jerome LaFond 4470 Michael Rouillard 4471 Leo Lauer 44.72 Robert Dressel 4473 Ronald Duran 4474 Kenneth Volkenant 4475 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 462.50 383.15 385.50 285.39 337.53 374.89 222.56 18.75 62,470.27 The council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 1977 at 7:40 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Arthur Theis, Thomas Crosby, William Reiser; Clerk Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth; Atbrney, Richard Schieffer. Absent: Councilmember Nancy Laurent, until 9:30 P.M. 123 Thomas Crosby asked that minutes of meeting of March 29, 1977 be corrected as follows: Page 116: The law firm offered to withdraw from representing Medina Morningside objectors but they did not accept resignation. Moti-n by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve minutes of March 29 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to approve minutes of April 5, 1977 as received. Motion carried unanimously 1. COLONIAL DRIVE IN THEATRE Randy Blohm, attorney for the theatre expressed objection to Medina's resolution for payment of fees. He felt that the Council could have attached conditions to issuance of license and would not have needed to instigatea separate legal action. He stated that they could pay the fees under protest and sue for reimbursement. Richard Schieffer gave time table of events from July, 1976 until the present time. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that it is the responsibility of the council to see that health and welfare of people are taken care of. Mr. Braverman stated that he had delivered the bond and was told he had to sign the agreement which included payment of charges. He refused to sign unless he could sign under protest and was told he could not. He said he wished to discuss the fees being charged before he signed. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to acknowledge request to waive the act- ion taken in Resolution 77-12 and request that Colonial Drive In state reasons for a waiver, in writing, and council take matter under advisement. Motion carried unanimously Engineer had reported that the hazardous building had been removed satisfactorily. Owners were given licenses by the city clerk. 2. GARY LINDGREN, FRIEBURGER PROPERTY Mr. Lindgren presented topographical and soils map of the property. He indicated the need to vacate portions of Fern St, and Maple Ave, also he requested that Lots 10,11, 17 and 20 be appraised for a private sale. Richard Schieffer stated that if a new street is to be constructed the property must be plat- ted and a combination would not be allowed. Discussion of relocating the proposed street so that imum. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to at 8:00 P.M. to consider vacation of portions of Fern Maple Ave. from Maple (Lake) St. to Walnut St. Motion carried unanimously all lots would meet the 1/3 acre min - hold a public hearing on May 17, 1977 St, from Cedar Ave. to Maple Ave. and 3. VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL Thomas Crosby stated that he was not prepared todiscuss Vo Tech because he hr.d not reviewed the public hearing materials. Reverend Emerson stated that because many people were concerned about the question the Council should set a time when they would discuss the matter. Thomas Crosby stated that he would prepare a resolution for council to consider at the May 3rd meeting. 4. HOLYNAME PARISH, FATHER MATHIAS SPIER Father Mathias read letter of petition from Holy Name Parish in regards to allowing them to connect the parish complex to the Plymouth water and sewer facilities and to be transferred from the Medina seater district to the Plymouth district. ,�i He presented map of the property detailing the proposed line that had been stubbed in at Brockton Lane at the time Plymouth had conStructed sewer and water in that area. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that it should be allowed for health and safety reasons and that Plymouth could bill Holy Name or Medina and that Medina would then bill the parish, whichever way Plymouth wished to handle it. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to authorize the attorney to contact Plymouth regarding an agreement between the two cities to allow for sewer and water ser- vices to the Holy Name complex. Motion carried unanimously 5. PHIL REIMER DIVISION Phil Reimer appeared to request a division of 5 acres from his farm to allow Michael Reimer to build a home. Hennepin County Highway Dept. has verbally approved a driveway entrance and Jim Anderson of Hennepin Co. Park can see no objection from them. Jeanne Mabusth stated that she would contact the Minnehaha Creek Watershed district for input regarding the driveway being constructed near the edge of a pond. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to allow division of 5 acres from Phil Reimer property. Motion carried unanimously 6. REAL ESTATE GROUP, HUNTER FARMS Bill Dolan, architect for the farm presented plans showing revisions as requested by the Planning Commission: Lot 1, Block 1 lot lines have been changed making it large enough; They have allowed an easement on the west and south sides; the Watershed district had asked for a 50 ft. easement following the creek alignment. Discussion of Navajo Rd. Easement. Richard Schieffer stated that Jules Laurent sold a 30 ft. easemtn to WCCO. Developer would agree to blacktop Navajo Rd. if the Laurents and WCCO will give an easement, thus making a straight roadway. Explanation of park land. There is 500 ft. along Hunter Dr. which is flat and not wooded. Also a wooded area connecting to the creek easement. Discussion of septic system requirements. 21 variances are needed for septic systems, this would be included in the final resolution. Motion by Thomas Crosby to grant pr$liminary approval to Hunter Farms plat based on the Planning Commission report, subject to developer attempting to obtain a straight roadway along Navajo Rd. Motion carried unanimously 7. TYPEWRITERS Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Nancy Laurent to spend $100 on reconditioning 2 IBM typewriters. Motion carried unanimously 8. RADAR PURCHASE Charles Hoover requested the purchase of lease of a new radar. Payments would be $80.16 per month and after 36 months it would become Medina's machine. Thomas Crosby stated that he is not in favor of leasing but could do it for one year and ne- gotiate a purchase price as of January 1, 1978 and ask that the unrepaired presently owned radar be included in purchase price. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to aut'r,orize Charles Hoover to negotiate for future council approval, the lease of an MR-9 radar containing a purchase option, effect- ive January 1, 1978 and to obtain credit for existing radar if purchased on that date. Motion carried unanimously 9, HENNEPIN COUNTY EQUIPMENT LEASE Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Crosby to adppt-- Resolution 77-13, approving lease, with Hennepin County, of public safety equipment for $1454.00 for 1977. Motion carried unanimously 10. STREET SWEEPING Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to accept quote of Asphalt Maintenence Co. for street sweeping for 1977 at $26.50 per hour. Motion carried unanimously 11. HOLY NAME DRIVE 125 Rex Gregor and Roche Begin appeared to discuss the repairs needed on Holy Name Dr. Discussion of using HUD funds for upgrading Holy Name Dr, instead of Hunter Dr, as prev- iously discussed. Also regrading at the present time and blacktopping after 2 years. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize the engineer to determine the cost of upgrading Holy Name Dr., ready for blacktopping and the possibility of using HUI0 funds for the regrading project. Motion carried unanimously 12. DUST CONTROL Discussion of dust control on city roads. Council determined that anyone wishing to do so would each do his own, using calcium chloride. 13. NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. Discussion of request for permission to bury cable under Hamel Rd. to serve the Medicine Lake Bus Co. Richard Schieffer presented resolution to be used in such cases. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 77-14 allowing cable to be buried on Hamel Rd. to serve the Medicine Lake Bus Co., completion date to be 60 days from this date and omit the item referring to posting of a performance bond. Motion carried unanimously 14. ROAD SIGNS Nancy Laurent reported that poles and brackets would cost $1.00 more per unit unless 50 or more are purchased. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to accept quote of Gopher Stamp and Die for poles and brackets at $18.00 per unit. Motion carried unanimously Discussion of request for caution sign to be placed on Willow Dr. near the old city hall. Ron Duran was instructed to erect signs that we have in stock. 15. LLOYD HALL Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 77-15 approving Mr. Halls combination/division of property, setting fees at $50.00. 16. HENNEPIN COUNTY LANDFILL SITE COMMITTEE Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to appoint Sheldon Coplin as Medina's representative to committee formed for purpose of establishing criteria for site selection for landfill purposes in Hennepin Co. Motion carried unanimously 17. HENNEPIN COUNTY AGRICULTURE SOCIETY Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Nancy Laurent to donate $25.00 to Hennepin County Agri- culture Society to be used for 4-H purposes. Motion carried unanimously 18. HAMEL ATHLETIC CLUB Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to enter into contract with Hamel Athletic Club for recreational services for 1977, for $750.00 Motion carried unanimously 19. DYKHOFF - RASKOB DIVISION Richard Schieffer explained that the requested 60 ft. easement along the eastern property line had been conveyed and that he would recommend approval of the division/combination. Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 77-16 approving the Medina Recreations consolidation, with special assessments to be assigned by the City engineer. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 77-17 approving the Gerald Dykhoff consolidation with special assessments to be assigned by the city engineer. Motion carried unanimously i 2 (20. BILLS Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to pay the bills: Payroll # 4468-4475 in the amount of $2470.27 Motion carried unanimously 21. HAMEL DAIRY QuhEN Discussion, with Emil Jubert, of the need for a variance from the sign ordinance to allow Bruce Luxford to add a reader sign to his present Dairy Queen sign. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Nancy Laurent to allow Bruce Luxford to erect a 5'x 8' reader sign to his present Dairy Queen sign, because the Di-sy Queen sign was on the property before the ordinance went into effect; alsoa 3' x 5' sign will be allowed on the building. Motion carried unanimously 22. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to purchase informational booklets from the League of Cities in the amount of $44.20. Motion carried unanimously 23. PERSONNEL POLICY Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Nancy Laurent to conduct a special meeting on Monday, April 25, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. for purpose of additional work on personnel policies. Motion carried unanimously 24. VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL Donna Roehl asked if information presented to her after the 10 day time limit should be included in the public hearing file. Council felt that it should be stamped as to date received and put into the file. 25. FIRE CALLS Clerk %ins instructed to secure itmized list of fire calls made by the fire departments serving Medina and Council will discuss at next meeting. 26. INSURANCE Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay an additional $151.00 to Wayzata Agency for insuring lift stations and the Independence Beach well house. Motion carried unanimously 27. BACKHOE BID SECURITIES Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to return bid securities of all un- successful backhoe bidders. Motion carried unanimously 28 BERGERSON - CASWELL Richard Schieffer stated that he had received a letter from Bergerson-Caswell regarding the unpaid balance for Hamel well repairs. Council instructed Mr. Schieffer to contact them and attempt to negotiate a settlement of charges. Thomas Crosby asked that the Metro Systems Statement item be put on the May 3rd agenda; and that Council discuss sewer and water maintenence with regards to Leo Leuer'sinjury and his inability to perform certain duties, at the May 31st special meeting. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 12:20 A.M. Clerk April 19, 1977 Mayor