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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2005
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on May 17, 2005 at 7:03
p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Workman presided.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Brinkman, Cavanaugh, Smith, Weir, and Workman.
Members absent: None.
Also present: City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, Public Works
Director Jim Dillman, Police Chief Ed Belland, City Planner Rose Lorsung, City Planner
Consultant Sarah Schield, City Administrator Chad Adams and Recording Secretary
Mary Pappas.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator requested adding an item under Agenda item 8B as a subordination
agreement for Mike McLaughlin. In addition, he requested moving Agenda item 5B,
Centerpoint Energy, to item 10B.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the April 12, 2005 Special Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to approve the April 12, 2005 Special Council
Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Approval of the April 25, 2005 Special Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to approve the April 25, 2005 Special Council
Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Approval of the May 3, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
It was noted on page 11, the first paragraph, it should state: "Weir added it is wrong to
throw useful items away."
It was noted on page 9, the second paragraph, it should state: "Brinkman added the
staff needs to remodel this space and make it more workable here at this site."
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to approve the May 3, 2005 regular City Council
meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
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V. PRESENTATION
A. Lake Independence Citizens Association (LICA) Update on Lake
Independence Water Quality.
Dick Picard, 2765 County Road 19, stated he is a member of LICA. He thanked the
Council for the opportunity to present. He added he would like to discuss the quality of
the lake.
Picard went on to show a photo of the lake turning green with phosphorus. He stated
the lake's food is coming in from many sources, however it is not LICA's intention to
indict any one group. He noted this is everyone's problem.
He stated what citizens can do is have buffer strips around the lake and soil tests can be
administered and rain gardens developed. He also explained what the City of Medina
can do about this issue.
He explained that Mayor Workman is a board member of the Pioneer -Sarah Creek
Stakeholder's committee and as a board member he studies conditions on the lake.
Picard added the septic systems are not good around the lake and this had recently
been discussed with City of Independence. He added LICA agrees with Medina on
conducting inspections, and LICA believes everything in the watershed district should b$
inspected every year.
Picard commented on livestock waste management and stated there is a high
proportion of livestock waste coming from areas that used to be agricultural and used
manure as fertilizer on their crop land. He stated LICA is concerned about animal
excrement now and pointed out that Leatherdales have their horse manure shipped out
of their farm so as to not contaminate the watershed or the lake. He added LICA would
like to have an ordinance to protect the lake from animal excrement.
Dave Appelhoff, LICA member, handed out summaries and minutes from the LICA last
meeting. He added there is concern about the lake and need for sewer hook ups.
Mitch Shields, 3155 Lakeshore Ave., thanked the Council for the City's work on the
septic system inspections. He stated he is very concerned with the high levels of
chloroform and e-coli samples that have been found in the stream, and added he is
concerned with the phosphorus levels.
Lorsung stated the MPCA has visited and took water quality samples and conducted a
thorough site visit of the lake. She added there is grant money available to work on
horse management issues. She noted that samples of manure from the nearby farm, a
bog for preservation, and fencing for the horses are all issues that can be addressed.
Lorsung added there is a CUP on the property that needs to be amended for condition
on this site to help the property owner to come into compliance. She also pointed out
that half of the conditions don't pertain to the property any longer and can be removed.
Lynn Busanio, 2867 Lakeshore Ave., thanked the City Council for working on the septi
hookups. She added she would appreciate in the future, if there is a leak in the sewer
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lift station, if residents could receive notification. She commented her son had been
swimming one day last summer and she found out later that day, there had been a raw
sewage leak the day prior and she had not been notified.
Workman stated signs can be posted in the future and he asked the City Planner and
City Administrator to come up with a warning system either by email or flyer, of some
sort for this type of problem.
Dillman stated the lift station had been upgraded twice in the last few years.
Laura Shields, 3155 Lakeshore Ave., asked why it would take so long to clean up this
farm, adding it is the worst and dirtiest horse farm in the area.
Lorsung stated this CUP is being brought to the front and will be reviewed next month.
Shields stated the pond is extremely high and the conditions are getting worse. She
added she is concerned about e-coli and she does not think the state of MN would like
to know the City has been sitting on this for so long, especially if kids and people start
getting sick with e-coli.
Workman stated the City and staff agree with. Shields on this and both the Council and
staff will look into this further.
Shields thanked the Mayor for his comments.
Smith asked Lorsung and Adams to check into a way to plug the culvert so this would
not go into the lake, on the east side, where it comes down from farms. She stated this
would flood the farms' pasture and not further down stream into the lake until the
problem is fixed. She asked if the MPCA had stopped other things that have spilled.
Lorsung stated staff has not yet received the report from the MPCA. She added staff
will follow up with them and Hennepin County. She added the U of M Extension Service
is also checking on this situation.
Workman asked Lorsung for a follow up and a time line at the next Council meeting.
Workman added this would be made available on the website for residents to view.
Mike Nexton, 237 Lakeshore Ave., stated he grew up on the lake, and he can no longer
see the bottom of the lake. He added it has become a disgusting lake, we are paying
taxes and on a lake we can't even swim in and this needs to be addressed.
Rob Leonard, 5090 S. Lake Shore, stated he moved to the lake five years ago and the
quality of the lake has gone down tremendously. He stated the lake is absolutely
disgusting and a sense of urgency is imperative. He added he can't even fish in the
winter on the lake any longer.
Mike McLaughlin, representative of LICA and Stakeholders, stated LICA is excited and
appreciates the City and Mayor's involvement with this situation.
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Smith asked McLaughlin about a meeting on lakescaping for landscaping near the lake
and how that is coming along. She also asked how many properties along the lake are
putting in grasses so run off doesn't go into the lake.
McLaughlin stated they have a list of recommendations and are asking for further
cooperation from the City in the future and they are open to suggestions. He added
they have a rain garden committee and a lakeshore remedial representative.
Appelhoff, LICA, stated Lorsung has been very helpful and that Lorsung had said she
would be happy to be a part of LICA.
Workman stated the City Council and Planning Commission believe very much in clean
water and are looking into ordinances and changes and all the CUP's that have livestoc
in order to address this issue.
Barb Zitok, Independence Road, stated she had heard about the sewer treatment and
the Cities of Medina and Independence working together. She asked if there is an
implementation plan in process.
Workman stated both cities are working together and he wished Independence would
use the whole of the sewer units available.
Smith stated she thought Medina was going to give Independence the sewer hookup
only if they made residents who were not meeting standards hook up.
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Workman stated that may be true, however, he added Medina offered it voluntarily to
those who wanted to hook up. He stated if the money becomes available through
grants, they may all hook up. Workman commented in the 1970's when they hooked uID
sewer all around Lake Minnetonka, it cleaned up the lake very quickly.
Bob Franklin, 2819 Lakeshore Ave., stated back in the 1970's the City put sewers in on
their side of Lake Independence and the water cleaned up very nicely.
Scott Schulz, 3165 Lakeshore Ave. asked in 1970s, wasn't it mandatory to hook up anc�
why hasn't this remained in effect on the east side of the lake.
Workman stated Medina offered as much capacity as possible on the east side of the
lake and stressed they use it.
Zitok asked if the City will enforce mandatory sewer hookup.
Workman stated he should speak with the City of Independence.
Smith stated Medina should talk to City of Independence because Medina is the one
allowing the sewer hook ups.
Cavanaugh stated anything that failed was going to be required to be hooked up.
Scott Schulz asked about the YMCA and horse farm draining into the lake. He asked i
there is any testing of water there and noted the water is black when the ice goes out.
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Workman stated the YMCA is in Independence.
Lorsung stated Independence had done some testing and would check on their reports.
Workman suggested those present at this meeting have the same strong showing at an
Independence City Council Meeting and tell them also specifically what they want.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Raffle Permit for Twin West Chamber of Commerce at Rolling
Green Country Club on June 20, 2005.
B. Approve Agreement for Weed Control and Fertilization with TruGreen
Chemlawn
C. Set Public Hearing for Approving a Business Subsidy Policy for June 7,
2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Cavanaugh, to approve the consent agenda. Motion
passed unanimously.
VI1. COMMENTS
A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
There were none.
B. Park Commission
Dillman noted at 5 p.m. on May 18, the parks tour will begin.
C. Planning Commission
1. Planning and Zoning Administrator
Lorsung stated several of the applications on the agenda tonight will be before Council
for final approvals on June 7tt'. She stated the transportation plan, including a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Uptown Hamel, will be discussed before the
Council at a future meeting. She added the next Council meeting will have a discussion
about the DQ on Highway 55 and also will discuss the Tom Terry project.
Lorsung stated she will have more data about the enforcement of Conditional Use
Permits at an upcoming meeting. Also, Ryan Companies is asking for a final plat
approval and may be at the June 7 meeting.
She added some of these items may be moved to the June 21st meeting.
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VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Ryan Companies (including Target) Discussion of Elements of financing
public improvements
Adams stated the focus here is on determining the costs of the public improvements
that the City is requiring to be improved in relationship to the Ryan Companies (Target)
project. He stated the Council will be looking for public comment here on the public
improvement funding and financing methods.
Dave Callister of Ehlers and Associates, Inc. (City financial consultant) gave a
presentation on the tax increment financing revenue stream of the Ryan project. He
explained the estimated construction completion date is Jan. 2007 and the first tax
increment received would be Feb. of 2008.
He stated it was assumed about $202,000 annually in increments would be available for
public improvements. That includes a reduction of 5% for cost of administration. He
explained this was and estimated for inflation and the most relevant number the
developers and the Council will look at is the net value in the future, the value of a tax
increment in today's dollars. He stated in today's dollars this would equal approximately
$1.4 million.
He explained the Council is looking at using tax increment financing for improvements
within the district and future tax revenue would pay for some of the necessary
infrastructure.
Workman stated this must meet the "but for" test, as in "but for TIF", this project would
not occur.
Workman added there was an article in last Wednesdays West newspaper section that
a Planning Commission member wrote about TIF and it was inaccurate. He added
tomorrow there will be another article that he (the Mayor) wrote to rebut the points and
explain the timeline.
Workman added we have had discussion on TIF for over 2 years and we will want more
public discussion tonight and in the future on TIF. I
Frank O'Keefe, 8105 Katrinka Rd., stated he read the article and added he would find it j
hard to believe Ryan and Target could complete their projects without TIF and he felt
this was unfair.
Workman stated the City is only capturing the increase and added there are enough
other benefits also. He stated the City will have a net increase which may allow a
reduction in taxes. He added the article looked like we were providing a subsidy to a
business and we are not. He pointed out this was very misleading.
Cavanaugh added he has looked at TIF, and believes net taxes for residents will go
down and revenues will be brought in to the City.
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Workman reiterated the City must have revenue coming in from these retail projects,
and added the City will not ask residents to pay more taxes with a new retailer in town.
O'Keefe stated he thinks TIF is appropriate for the south side of 55.
Reggie Peterson, Hwy. 55 Rental, asked when the City will decide how to use the TIF
dollars and how will they be used on the south side of the road.
Workman stated this is part of the total project, but how the money will be carved out,
the Council is not sure yet.
He added at the June 7 meeting, this may be discussed further.
Workman pointed out he wants to make sure we have all the discussion necessary and
he thinks the City Council should receive an apology from the person who wrote the
inaccurate TIF article.
Smith stated the criticism she hears with TIF is typically that developers are the only
benefiting entity. She stated in this case, this might not happen, as the developer is
forcing some of these improvements, which wouldn't occur if the development was not
here. She asked at what point do we subsidize against everyone that benefits.
She pointed out Polaris had to make improvements to their site and we need to be
careful so we don't harm our existing businesses. She added that is why she supports
Uptown Hamel. She added an update on Hwy. 55 would force closure of some exits, so
TIF monies would be a benefit for these properties. She added she is glad the Council
is looking at special assessments especially for businesses and their land value.
Brinkman stated this is a valuable tool that may be ahead of its time. He added getting
it figured out properly takes time. He pointed out many people wanted this and the
previous Council utilized TIF very properly. He added as a tool TIF makes perfect sense
and the City is not giving up the store.
Weir stated the article said 25 years of TIF commitment and the Council has only stated
commitments of 10 years, with the main focus for Uptown Hamel. She added Target is
a benefiting property and TIF would only be applied to offsite infrastructure
improvement.
O'Keefe asked why the City must go through the process.
Workman stated the statute says how the TIF money has to be spent.
Smith stated if increment is not used, the City can not capture all taxes being generated
from the projects. She added 52% of property taxes paid in Medina go to the County so
Medina could capture that amount through TIF instead of it going to the County. If this
were not a TIF district, Medina would not get the balance of this money above our own
tax rate.
Callister stated the Council is correct here. He added in the case of Uptown Hamel the
City can use the TIF increments from the new development to help upgrade an older
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part of community — Uptown Hamel. He pointed out a lot of communities have done this
and thus tied older and newer communities together.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to authorize staff to prepare a feasibility report on
the public improvements related to the Ryan Companies application. Motion passed
unanimously.
B. McLaughlin Subordination Agreement
Adams explained Mr. McLaughlin was notified the lender did not accept the original
subordination agreement, so the Council will need to re -approve this item with a new
lender's name. Adams added that staff has spent an extraordinary amount of time on
this request to research old files because staff was unaware of the City being a lien
holder on the property. He requested staff be reimbursed for this time.
Moved by Brinkman, seconded by Weir, to approve the McLaughlin Subordination
Agreement with reimbursables being paid to the City for staff time. Motion passed
unanimously.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Water Treatment Plant — Award Contract
Adams explained the bid taps in the packet have been reviewed by staff. He added the
bid is higher than what the Bonestro engineers estimated and there are engineering
fees in addition.
Adams stated the City's options would be to have the project rebid although there would
be no guarantee that it would be bid less, and it is a heavy risk. He pointed out the
other option would be to just accept the contract and take some items out to possibly
lower the bid amount.
Chris Larson, city engineering consultant with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and
Associates, Inc., stated originally he was confident the bid would be at $3.8 million or
less, and stated now it is at $4.7 million. He attributed this to escalating costs of
concrete and steel prices, and some bad assumptions. He thought this bid would come
in like similar projects had. He stated they underestimated the project.
Workman asked if they had done estimates on change orders, to bring down the price.
Larson stated they had looked at change orders, but they were not major changes that
anyone would notice.
Workman asked how much can be saved.
Larson stated up to a couple hundred thousand dollars may be saved.
Kellogg stated he had looked at changes without impacting the functionality of the
system. He added if the City rebids the project and other bidders didn't know the bids,
he would expect a 3-5% decrease in the bid. He added the reason staff felt it was risky
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to revise the plans and rebid was the plan reflected revisions, and questioned if the City
could realize the cost savings. Consensus was the City may see a comparable price,
but the risk is they would not save anything.
Workman stated the City has to rely on contract engineers for feasibility and they
missed the mark quite a bit on this. He asked what the timeline is on this project.
Dillman stated the project is still on schedule.
Adams stated the City has $4.7 million dollars to fund the plant through the recent bond
proceeds, but that the Council decided to pay back those bonds over 15 years, rather
than the initially recommended 20 years, which ultimately now provides some more risk
for funding the improvements in the short-term. Adams added that through the pre -
qualification process that the approach was to get a good quality contractor, and staff
desires that estimated $152,000 in construction management fees will not have to be
realized. The City also does not know the exact amount of the land acquisition
expense, as the now former owner is going through the formal hearing process to get
that amount determined. The City does have title to the property.
Adams stated the funding the City has available today is $5 million. He added there is a
strong balance in the water utility operating fund of $1 million and the water capital
improvement fund can be utilized. He added this can help the City get by for the next
couple of years and then user rates (through more use) or connection fees (through
more development) are desired to help replenish fund balances. Adams recommended
that the City evaluate user rate and water connection fee revenue over the next year or
so before deciding to increase rates more than what is already planned for the next
several years.
Brinkman asked staff if there is an option to get 7 or 8 more bids. He pointed out steel
prices have stabilized and are going down and he knows of several bidders not on the
list that are qualified. He advised he is very disturbed about $900,000 to $1 million off
on this bid and he stated he would like to request that staff talk with more bidders and
not move ahead on this yet.
Jeff Martin, resident, stated he sees public bidding on these projects almost everyday
and this is not an isolated incident in the Midwest. He stated a lot of bids are going
under and over and that 90% in the last six months have been over. He added there
were four bids the City got that are extremely close.
Brinkman asked Martin what his interest was here.
Martin stated he was also one of the subcontractors.
Workman stated staff advised we should renegotiate and asked the Council if this is
what they wanted to do.
Brinkman stated this was not the Council's only option.
Cavanaugh asked about the option of other bidders.
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Kellogg stated staff went through a prequalification process that weeded out some
contractors. He added staff wanted to make sure this was a quality project and wanted
to save money on inspection time adding the City pays a price later if inspection fees go
up. He stated staff had six prequalified bidders and four legitimate bids.
Kellogg added his only concern in rebidding is the City won't have any more time to get
this done and they are under a mandate to do this by the end of 2006. He added
contractors will have to do winter work.
Workman added he would like the staff to get the bid down as far as possible as it would
be a definite benefit.
Kellogg stated this was originally a multi -step pre -qualifying process. Contractors had to
show up at meetings and turn in proposals. There were hurdles they needed to jump
and if they didn't meet them and fell out of the running, they were weeded out.
Brinkman stated these contractors are plumbers who do good work, but don't get to all
the meetings and he stated he would like to requalify them.
Workman stated he wanted a recommendation from staff.
Adams stated staff recommends awarding the contract to the low bidder and to request
that deduction and/or change orders be made with the contractor to get the project
expense reduced.
Smith stated we have to do the best we can to hire the most qualified contractors and
those with the best reputation.
Larson stated the only hurdle was the mandatory pre -bid meeting.
Brinkman asked how they were invited.
Chris Larson stated there was an ad for bid in the newspaper and construction bulletin.
Smith stated she would like to have staff work with this contractor, however she added
she would not want to see the City not get something they need just to save $25,000.
Brinkman asked if the mandate could be extended past 2006 because of this mishap.
Dillman stated the City already has an extension to the 2006 date and signed an
agreement to have it done then.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Cavanaugh, to authorize staff to award the low -bid
contract to Rice Lake Construction while pursuing cost -savings measures. Motion
passed 4/1— Brinkman -nay.
Weir stated this is a good lesson to the City not to skim our budget to the seam.
Adams stated staff did plan on the conservative side with a higher bond amount for
extra improvements as needed, and originally went to a 20-year bond.
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Workman asked for time frame on project. Adams stated 12-14 months to complete.
B. Park Ridge Acres
1. Approve Agreement with City of Orono
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to approve the agreement with the City of Orono.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Approve Cooperative Agreement with Mn. Dept of Transportation
Action will be taken at the next council meeting on June 7 and June 30 deadline will still
be met.
3. Approve Agreement with Burlington North Santa Fe (BNSF)
Moved by Brinkman, seconded by Weir, to approve the agreement with BNSF. Motion
passed unanimously.
4. Resolution Approving Plans & Specifications and Advertisement for
Bids for Streets and Utilities
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to approve the resolution approving plans and
specifications and advertisement or bids for streets and utilities. Motion passed
unanimously.
C. Bridgewater at Lake Medina — Charles Cudd Co.
1. Authorize Staff to Prepare Resolution for final Plat Approval
Schield stated staff is seeking authorization to prepare the resolution for final plat
approval. The resolution would be included on the June 7th agenda. Staff has reviewed
the preliminary plat conditions, as well as other conditions of approval and is
recommending that the resolution for final plat approval be prepared.
Schield stated there are utility improvements to Arrowhead and Hackamore and any
changes to the landscaping plan would need to be approved by staff. Staff has worked
with applicant and is recommending approval of grading permit.
Brinkman asked how many lots there are.
Schield stated 106 lots.
After discussion the Council advised to remove item #3 in the conditions.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brinkman, to authorize staff to prepare resolutions for
final plat approval. Motion passed unanimously.
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2. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Advertisement
for Bids for Phase 1 of Public Improvements
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, approving the resolution to approve plans and
specs and advertise for bids for Phase I of Public Improvements. Motion passed
unanimously.
D. Final Plat Approval to Leawood Farms — Robert Bradley
Schield stated there are a number of conditions for the final plat. She added a private
road agreement item should be added as a condition of approval here and item 13 will
use verbiage to allow developer to talk to the property owners sooner rather than later.
She added, with the conditions as indicated, staff is looking for the Council to authorize
a draft of the resolutions.
Moved by Brinkman, seconded by Smith, to authorize preparation of the resolutions for
the final plat approval to Leawood Farms. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Preliminary/Final Plat and Variance to Fern Street, Lot 3, Part Lot 41 Block 7
— Independence Beach — Tom Terry
Lorsung explained the request. She added all setbacks are being met and the only
setback is 500 square feet.
She added variances in this area are listed in the attached report and stated at the
Planning Commission meeting there were residents who came forward and their letters
are presented in the report. She added this variance is valid as the owner is trying to
combine two lots into one.
She explained there is a garage sitting on the lot line and it will be demolished and a
house built there.
She added staff will require the owner to go get approval from the watershed district for
drainage control issues.
Weir commented that drainage from this property could affect the neighbors' property.
Lorsung stated the City will be charging park dedication fees for a lot combination, and
have done so in the past.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to authorize staff to prepare final plat approval to
the Fern Street property owned by Tom Tent'. Motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to authorize staff to prepare the variance to the
Fern Street property owned by Tom Terry. Motion passed unanimously.
X. City Administrator Report
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A. Hamel Community Building — Punchlist and Change Orders
Adams recommended tabling this item to the June 7 City Council meeting.
B. Centerpoint Energy- Franchise Agreement
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to approve the Centerpoint Energy Franchise
Agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
Adams stated the City is losing their part-time office assistant and will have to look for
seasonal help, until September and then will find replacement for Sandie's position
(retiring) early in October. He added something will need to be done for office space and
requested to hire and appoint a full-time summer intern through August.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir to advertise and appoint someone to the position of
summer Administration Intern. Motion passed unanimously.
Adams stated one proposal before the legislature would require that the truth in taxation
information will go out to citizens on postcards. If a certain number of postcards were
returned to the city opposing a levy increase, then a referendum would need to be
conducted. He added the state senate is looking at a property tax freeze for 2007, but
does not think 2006 would be affected.
Adams stated the MPCA has rescheduled for the June 7 meeting. He added the City of
Mound is looking to move some of their old landfill to the Woodlake landfill.
Workman stated we don't want to do that.
Adams stated we may not have a choice, but the City of Medina may be able to charge
a fee.
Batty stated the City had a provision of 12 cents per ton and 15 cents per ton fee in the
past. He added BFI (former landfill owner) fought that and the state allowed
communities to impose a $1.00 fee in addition to 27 cents.
Workman asked if the landfill is closed, don't we have to reopen it.
Smith stated the depressed areas to be filled would need a cap put on it.
Dillman stated when material decomposes, water sits in that and causes leaching. So
we will have to take the cap off, fill it and put the cap back on.
Weir asked about Dillman's extra soil from Park and if that could be used here.
Adams stated the MPCA said dirt does not work well in landfills for this need.
Smith stated methane gas being released is one of highest in this landfill.
Dillman noted that is correct and stated the City had looked at burning the methane for
power production otherwise it would have to be burned off.
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Workman stated if this opens options, we will need to do this for the benefits.
Lenny Leuer, Planning Commission, stated it would be upsetting if the City allowed more
on top of the landfill.
Workman asked staff to keep Leuer informed as well as the City Council.
XI. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Workman stated he was concerned about TIF article, and that it was inaccurate and an
unfortunate situation. Adams added the paper did not call to verify the information and
the paper felt bad about this situation.
Weir added the information was very selective and much information was neglected
also.
XII. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to approve the bills, order check numbers 27910-
27969 for $171, 051.73, and payroll check numbers 19279-19299 for $25, 252.92.
Motion passed unanimously.
XIII. ADJOURN
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Br .i an, Ma Mayor
Attest:
Gam/( R✓l.
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
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ORDER CHECKS - MAY 17, 2005
027910 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL $6,383.00
027911 A.T.& T $85.35
027912 ACCURINT $30.00
027913 AHLMAN, R.J. COMPANY $2,100.00
027914 AMERICAN CPR & SAFETY $489.72
027915 AMERICAN SUPPLY GROUP $32.97
027916 AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SVC $188.88
027917 BAILEY NURSERIES, INC. $3,495.88
027918 BANYON DATA SYSTEMS $400.14
027919 BELLOWS, MAUREEN STEELE ARCHIT $2,320.11
027920 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS $1,786.69
027921 BUDGET PRINTING $268.10
027922 CENTERPOINT ENERGY $128.35
027923 CIPHER LABORATORIES $1,032.92
027924 CULLIGAN $52.22
027925 DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY $85.05
027926 DITTER, INC. $380.00
027927 E-Z-RECYCLING $3,353.28
027928 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE $778.86
027929 ELITE CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS $61.77
027930 FORTIN HARDWARE $195.90
027931 FRONTIER $58.86
027932 GOODIN CO. $162.10
027933 HAMEL BUILDING CENTER $11.58
027934 HAWKINS INC $97.95
027935 HENNEPIN CO.TREASURER $154.32
027936 HENNEPIN COOPERATIVE SEED EXCH $104.26
027937 HENNEPIN COUNTY INFO.TECH.DEPT $505.97
027938 JENSEN COMMUNICATIONS $230.00
027939 KENNEDY & GRAVEN $29,453.56
027940 LAKE BUSINESS SUPPLY $96.24
027941 LANDFORM $7,989.17
027942 LONG LAKE FAMILY PHYSICIANS $82.00
027943 LORSUNG, ROSE $26.61
027944 MATRX $77.19
027945 MEDINA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER $25.00
027946 METRO AREA MGRS. ASSN.(MAMA) $18.00
027947 METRO WEST INSPECTION $6,408.15
027948 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWTR $7,177.50
027949 MN DEPT. OF ADM $65.00
027950 NORTH AMERICAN FOODS $14.90
027951 NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER $30.00
027952 OFFICE SUPPLY CONNECTION $315.24
027953 PRESS & NEWS PUBLICATIONS $186.24
027954 PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO. OF AM $237.54
027955 QWEST $729.23
027956 REID, JOHN E. & ASSOCIATES $395.00
027957 REYNOLDS WELDING $31.63
027958 ST. JOSEPH'S EQUIPMENT $66,217.44
174
027959 SUNBURST LAWN & SNOW $2,130.00
ORDER CHECKS - MAY 17, 2005 (CONT'D)
027960 SUPERIOR FORD $20,165.00
027961 SUPERIOR WIRELESS $15.98
027962 TALLEN & BAERTSCHI $3,101.72
027963 TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC $60.00
027964 U.S. BANK $230.00
027965 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE $500.00
027966 VALVOLINE FLEET SERVICES $87.58
027967 WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC $160.95
027968 XCEL ENERGY $7.43
027969 XEROX CORPORATION $43.20
$171,051.73
PAYROLL CHECKS - MAY 16, 2005
019279 SMITH, CAROLYN $138.52
019280 BRINKMAN, RANDY $138.52
019281 ADAMS, CHAD M. $1,925.19
019282 SCHERER, STEVEN T. $1,211.37
019283 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. $2,014.24
019284 HALL, DAVID $1,574.92
019285 DILLMAN, JAMES D $1,841.80
019286 DRESSEL, ROBERT P $1,123.65
019287 BELLAND, EDGAR J $2,234.64
019288 CONVERSE, KEITH A $1,180.27
019289 VIEAU, CECILIA M $1,031.48
019290 DINGMAN, IVAN $1,175.69
019291 SULANDER, LAURA L $1,186.65
019292 LARSON, SANDRA L $702.20
019293 BOECKER, KEVIN D $1,741.30
019294 GREGORY, THOMAS $1,489.56
019295 SPORE, JILLIAN M $314.00
019296 LORSUNG, ROSE A $1,214.78
019297 NELSON, JASON $1,674.06
019298 THUL, JEFFREY P $1,443.15
019299 WORKMAN, BRUCE $207.79
$25,252.92