HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/05/81 CCMORDER CHECKS - MAY 5, 1981
9471 Everything for the Office 119.00
9472 Royal Business Machines 108.80
9473 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment 816.66
9474 LeFevere, Lefler, Pearson, O'Brien & Drawz 2,038.50
9475 Crow River News 143,90
9476 Planning & Development Services 1,950.00
9477 JoEllen Burr 16.95
9478 Bruce Liesch Assoc. 3,311.5o
9479 Donna Roehl 27.52
9480 N. W. Bell Telephone 223.58
9481 McCombs -Knutson Assoc, 19,820.30
9482 Wright -Hennepin Electric 455.22
9483 Physicans Health Plan 993,64
9484 Robert Anderson 4. 64
9485 Charles Hoover 37,48
9486 Hennepin Co. Finance Division 77.40
9487 Loretto Towing & Repair 201.57
9488 Uniforms Unlimited 349.45
9489 Travelers Insurance Co, 3,022,0o
9490 Labor Relations Assoc. Inc. 454.50
9491 Midwest Wholesale Tire 838.94
9492 North Memorial Medical Center 30.00
9493 Thomas P. Gallagher 495,00
9494 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept, 290,00
9495 Hennepin Co. Finance Division 105.00
9496 Loren Kohnen 4,507,21
9497 Municipal & Private Services 241.50
9498 Jet Quick Printing
9499 Ridgedale Ford Inc. 9,68
9500 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders 53.32
9501 Barton Contracting 44.30
9502 Bryan Aggregates, Inc. 6,506,49
9503 Fortin Hardware Co. 79.03
9504 Pioneer Rim & Wheel Co. 70.85
9505 B. F. Goodrich Tire Center 56.00
9506 Sioux Steam Cleaner Corp. 33.18
9507 State Treas. Surplus Property Fund 25,50
9508 Reynolds Welding 15.00
9509 Ear, F. Anderson 104.77
9510 Ziegler, Inc. 472.11
9511 Hamel Lumber & Supply 49.60
9512 Richard Krotzer 600,00
9513 Northern States Power Co. 553.27
9514 Stevens Well Co. 8,628.50
9515 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 1,732.67
9516 Minnegasco 49.42
9517 State Treas. State Building Inspector 707,87
9518 Social Security -Retirement Division 344.36
9519 Pera 2,797.51
9520 Rochester Germicide 187. 4
63,827.54
PAYROLL CHECKS — MAY 5, 1981
6199 Thomas Anderson 100.00
6200 Thomas Crosby 70.00
6201 Sarah Lutz 70.00
6202 William Reiser 70.00
6203 Wilfred Scherer 70.00
6204 Robert Anderson 422.75
6205 Charles Hoover 713.38
6206 Jerome LaFond 547.19
6207 Michael Rouillard 555.57
6208 James Dillman 475.81
6209 Robert Dressel 513.35
6210 Ronald Duran 575.92
6211 Harry Dingmann 40.88
6212 Steve Scherer 109.00
6213 JoEllen Hurr 701.09
6214 Donna Roehl 918.32
6215 Sylvia Rudolph 433.67
6216 Verna Hoover 49.68
6217 Law Enforcement Labor Services 36.00
6218 Western Life Insurance Co. 29.99
6219 Director of Internal Revenue 1,286.30
6220 Commissioner of Taxation 494.50
6221 Social Security —Retirement Division 344.36
6222 Pera 474.69
9,102.45
REVENUE SHARING — MAY 5, 1981
1030 Ridgedale Ford, Inc. 8,056.93
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, May5, 1981 at
7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, William Reiser, Wilfred Scherer, Sarah
Lutz, Thomas Crosby (7:32 P.M.); Clerk Treasurer, Donna Roehl (7:31 P.M.)
Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Harr (7:31 P.M.) Police Chief,
Charles Hoover; Engineer, Dave Hansing; Attorney, Richard Schieffer;
Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen
1. MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 1981
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to approve minutes of April 21, 1981, as presented.
Motion declared carried
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2. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Repair of 1978 Pontiac
Chief Hoover reported that the following repairs were needed on the 1978 Pontiac:
Replacement of oil pump, main bearings and rod bearings, at a cost of $500 — $600 by
Loretto Towing and Repair.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to authorize Loretto Towing to make the necessary repairs
at a cost of $500 — $600.
Motion declared carried
Power Boat Races
Barney Glaefke, representing the Minnesota Power Boat Race Association, presented noise
comparisons of the Association power boats with noise generated by other boats. He stated
that during the races they run no closer than 300 ft. to shore.
Bob Hebzinski a resident of the Independence Beach area stated that boats are apparently
practicing weeks before the race making a great deal of noise.
Thomas Anderson stated that the organization should be policing itself as well as other
racing boats that are not members of the club.
David Pfeffer, another resident of the area expressed a similar concern.
Thomas Crosby stated that to his knowledge the City Council had not received complaints
in prior years.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to approve the Minnesota Power Boat Race Association's
holding races on September 12, 1981, at Lake Independence, according to plans submitted;
that all participants are tobe notified of the complaints regarding noise; that the City
Council members and Police Officers shall observe the races on September 12th and pending
the outcome of this year's race the city may not give its approval in subsequent years.
Motion declared carried
Mayor Anderson asked that residents voice any complaints they may have immediately after
this years race.
Police Officer
Chief Hoover introduced Mark Raskop as an applicant for part time police
Council discussed the need to limit the hours worked to 14 hors per week
membership in the police bargaining unit.
Discussion of training needed, that employee could carry a gun and write
discussion of starting pay, probation period and uniform allowance.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to hire•Mark Raskop as a part time police officer
on a one year probation period, that he is to work no more than 14 hours per week, that
he shall be paid a full uniform allowance, and that starting pay shall be $7.00 per hour.
Motion declared carried
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Hamel Sidewalks
The following bids had been received and
sidewalk improvements in Hamel:
Advanced Construction $26,661.50
J.W. Hanson Construction 20,914.75
Redstone Construction 24,263.50
work.
or less to avoid
tickets. Also
tabulated on April 30, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. for
Victor Carlson
F.A. Kelly
Francis Schmidt
$ 15,912.65
22,333.00
31,028.50
Dave Hansing recommended that Victor Carlson be awarded the bid as he is known to do
good work and that he would want to begin immediately.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 81-13, approving plans and specif-
ications, advertizing for bids and accepting bids for improvements of sidewalks in the
Hamel area.
Motion declared carried
Medina Morningside, Sewer Improvement Public Hearing, 8:00 P.M.
Richard Schieffer explained that the Public Hearing had been called due to the fact that
more than a year had elapsed since the last public hearing in February of 1980, that bids
had not been let on the project and that State Statute requires another public hearing
before proceeding further.
Dave Hansing reported that the plans had been completed and forwarded to PCA for approval
which is expected sometime in May. The project could then be bid in June.
He stated that the grants that have been approved will pay a portion of the sewer. and street
work but will_not pay f.or curb and gutter•nor storm sewer. He also reported that estimates
remain the same as in 1980, that is, $7500 per lot, not including the water system;
Financial Consultant, Phil Chenoweth, of Ehler's and Asociates, presented estimates for
an amoritization schedule for retirement of bonds based on a 10 year and 15 year program.
Costs per year for 10 years at 10.5% interest on $7500 would be $1246.93 and a 15 year
issue would cost $1071.93 per year at approximately 11.5% interest on the same amount.
He also presented some figures for payment of the water system which will not be included
in the bond program.
Al Gongaware, 2705 Bobolink: Will we be supporting drainage to the north, and if so, why?
Richard Schieffer stated that a storm sewer -project will draw some water from a peripheral
area and that it is usually difficult to see any benefit from a storm sewer system.
Dave Hansing reported that in a survey of the area residents all felt that. there was a
storm water problem in the entire area.
Larry Rhiel; 2542 Morningside Rd.: Will I have to pay for a third pipe system if I do
not have a problem nor a drain tile around my house?
Dave Hansing explained that such requests should be made at an assessment hearing.
Doug Sorenson, 2645:Morningside Rd.: How wide will Morningside Rd. be and will sod and
driveway entrances be restored?
Dave Hansing reported that streets will be restored to. 26wide and all yards and driveways
will be restored as part of the project.
Mark Fautch, 2475 Morningside Rd.: What recourse is there for a property owner.who does
not feel that his property value has increased by the amount of the assessment?
Richard Schaeffer explained the assessment appeal process.
Russ Krueger, 2762 Morningside Rd. stated that anyone who had not signed the petition for
Minnegasco service could do so with. him.
Linda Halliwill, 1385 Maplewood Dr.: As we are planning to sell our house when will we
know the amount thabmust be put inescrow to pay for the assessments?
Richard Schaeffer stated that City Clerk's usually decide when an assessment is pending.
Donna Roehl stated that assessments are pending at the time a.bid is awarded to a contractor.
Phil Chenoweth stated that there is usually a 30 day interest free period in which assess-
ments can be paid.
Charles Anderson, 1365 Maplewood Dr.: May assessments be assumed by a purchaser of.a home?
Thomas Crosby stated that FHA. requires assessments be paid and other lending institut-
ions will negotiate.
A show of hands indicated that the majority of those attending the hearing preferred
a 10 year payment schedule.
Pat Headley, 2685 Bobolink Rd.: What is the time line for construction?
Dave Hansing explained that after plans are approved by PCA, which should occur shortly,
bids could be taken in June, contracts signed in July, with construction to begin in July
or August. Streets would not be blacktopped until the Spring of 1982.
Donna Roehl stated that because Federal and State funds are to be used bid proposals,
bids received and contracts must be reviewed before project can commence.
Cal Headley, 2685 Bobolink Rd.: Why has it taken so long to secure plan approval?
Thomas Crosby stated that the city did not -wish° to begin plans until the grant had been
approved because any work completed before grant approval is not fundable.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to close the public hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing closed at 8:55 P.M.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 81-14, ordering improvements
and preparation of plans and specifications for Medina Morningside improvements.
Motion declared carried
Medina Morningside Water Improvements
Mayor Anderson explained briefly the purchase of the existing water system and the means
by which a User fee would be charged to pay for the system. He also explained the Long
Lake proposal for connecting the Medina Morningside water system to that of Long Lake.
4. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Minnesota Exteriors
JoEllen Hurr explained Martin Bennis' plans to increase the size of his building at 295
Hwy. 55. A letter has been received from the Soo Line Railroad indicating no objection
to granting a 19 ft. rear yard setback variance so that present line of building could
be continued.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to grant a 19 ft. rear yard set back variance to
Martin Bennis to construct a 150 ft. unheated warehouse addition to his existing building
at 295 Hwy. 55 and staff,is directed to prepare a development contract to cover landscap-
ing, parking lot blacktopping, if needed, and city administration fees.
Motion declared carried
Gary Lindgren, Independence Estates
Richard Schieffer explained that Mr. Lindgren had been advised to petition the city to
make the street, sewer and water improvements to his -property, which he has done, by
means of his letter. -
JoEllen Hurr stated that in the past the city, in most cases, has not done such work.
Also Ron Duran did not favor the city becoming involved in such projects.
Thomas Anderson stated that this is a situation whereby some tax forfeit property is
being included and will be put back on the tax roll and the street improvements will
improve existing streets in the area.
Gary Lindgren estimated the cost to be $75,000 plus the cost of the street improvement.
Thomas Anderson asked that Thomas Crosby prepare some variables for consideration and
that Mr. Lindgren present firm estimates as to cost of the project.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to table the matter until May 19th.
Motion declared Carried
Gary Fey, North American Gran Prix Track
Mayor Anderson turned over conduct of the meeting to Acting Mayor William Reiser and left
the Council Chambers.
Richard Schieffer reviewed the resolution denying approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a Gran Prix Race Track at 310 Hwy. 55.
Tom Bissel, representing Mr. Fey, asked that Council reconsider denial or table the matter.
Mr. Fey stated that he was prepared to withdraw his plans for a game room, cut back hours
to 10:00 P.M. weekdays and 11:30 weekends and to cut back the number of cars on the track.
Thomas Crosby stated that both the Council and Planning Commission had spent a great deal
of time on the matter and that the time to request the matter to be tabled should have
been at the April 21st meeting.
Acting Mayor Reiser asked if Council wished to reconsider Mr. Fey's proposal with the
changes hehas proposed.
Mr. Fey stated that although a Council can decide what businessess come into a city he has
a right to show the Medina Council what he -says is true.
Richard Schieffer stated that under a Conditional Use Permit a Council cannot make up
rules as it goes along, all must. be set forth at. the beginning.
Thomas Crosby stated that the central issue is the race track.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 81-15, denying a Conditonal Use
Permit to operate a Gran Prix Race Track at 310 Hwy. 55. •
Motion declared carried
Robert Derus, Variance
JoEllen Hurr presented information regarding Robert Derus' request for. a 30 ft. front yard
setback variance to construct a house on Lots 1, 2, 16, Block 24, Independence Beach. She
stated that the request is consistant..with others in the area because of the small lot size.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to grant a 30 ft. front yard setback variance to Robert
Derus to construct a house on Lots 1,2 and 16, Block 24, Independence Beach.
Motion declared carried
Charles Pangier
Council reviewed Mr. Pangier's letter and heard from Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen, that
Mr. Pangier had dug a basement without obtaining a building permit and that the project had
been "red -tagged."
Sarah Lutz stated that the council had made its decision at the April 21st meeting and she
did not believe the Council should discuss the matter further, as circumstances remained
the same. •
Council advised Loren Kohnen to proceed according to previous Council direction and under
regulations of the State Building Code.
John Spaeth -Hennepin County Park Reserve District .
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 81-16, approving exchange of
property between John Spaeth and the Park Reserve District, provided that the legal
description that has been provided fits what is known to be the areas to be exchanged.
Motion declared carried
5. 1981 LIQUOR LICENSE FEES .
Council discussed increasing the 1981-82 license fees by 10% as had been decided when the
1981 budget had been prepared. .
Joe and Bob Raskob asked that the City check other cities fees for the 1982-83 licenses.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 81-17, increasing on Sale Liquor
license fees for 1981-82 by 10%. Also to look at what neighboring communities are charging
before setting the 1982-83 fees.
Motion declared carried
6. WnODLAKE SANITARY LANDFILL
Joellen Hurr reviewed events regarding- expansion plans for Woodlake Sanitary Landfill.
Richard Schieffer stated that Woodlake would like criteria contained in ordinance to be
similar to that of other controlling bodies.
Ed Monteleon of Hennepin County stated that Woodlake's license is •to be renewed on June
30th and the expansion area is not included in that application. Be added that the County
does not act on the expansion until Medina acts.
7. BILLS
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills; Order Checks # 9471-9520 in the
amount of $63,827.543 Payroll Checks # 6199-6222 in. the amount of $ 9,102.45;
Revenue Sharing Check .# 1030 in the amount of $8056.93.
Motion declared carried
8. WICHITA TR.
Dave Hansing reported that Mr. Layeux will secure a proposal from a contractor for the
repair of problem area on Wichita Tr.
Richard Schieffer stated that Mr. Layeux wishes to hire a contractor and release the
city from becoming involved.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to approve spending $1500.00 of the $2000.00 escrow
amount for previously agreed upon improvements to correct problems on Wichita Tr.
Motion declared carried
Loren Kohnen stated that he has informed Mr. Layeux that he must repair his septic system
and that he would be following up on that order.
9. SWIMMING POOL FENCES
Loren Kohnen asked if Council wanted him to enforce the fencing requirement contained in
the Swimming Pool Ordinance. The specific provision involved is fencing of existing pools.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed as has been done, that is, enforcing the ordinance
to include pools that existed before adoption of the ordinance.
10. WEST-HENNEPIN POLICE COMMISSION
Council agreed to attending a joint meeting with the West Hennepin Police Commission
at a convenient time during the week of May 24th, to discuss a possible merger of the
Medina Police Department with West Hennepin.
11. ROBERT RASKOB
Mr. Raskob requested information regarding receiving a separate tax statement on property
on Holy Name Dr.
JoEllen Harr was asked to follow up on the request and contact Mr. Raskob,
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
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Clerk
May 5, 1981