HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/31/77 Special CCMThe Council of the City of Medina met in special session on Tuesday May 31, 1977 at 7:50113
Members present: Wayne Neddermeyer, Mayor; Nancy Laurent, William Reiser, Thomas Crosby
Arthur Theis, Councilmembers; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Richard Schieffer,
Attorney; Russel Bouley, Building Inspector
1. PIONEER CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Wayne Neddermeyer presented the joint powers agreement establishing the Pioneer Creek Watershed
District, as had been previously discussed.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to enter into the Pioneer Creek joint
poweres agreement.
Motion carried unanimously
2. 1977 LICENSES
Motion by Arthur Theis seconded by Nancy Laurent to grant a Sunday Liquor license to Medina
Recreations Inc.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant an Off -Sale Liquor license to
Pat Wald, dba Pats'.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to grant a Club license to the John
Pohlker American Legion Post.
Motion carried unanimously
3. PUBLIC HEARING, STREET VACATION, BAILEYyDANIELSON, 8:10 P.M.
Dean Bailey stated that he felt that the street easement should be turned over to adjacent
property owners because it is not being maintained as public property and is not useable as
public property.
Ron Danielson stated that in the 6 years he has lived in the area he has not seen anyone use
the easement as a means to the lake and it would be dangerous to even try.
Mr. Bailey stated that he knows of no one who has voiced objection to vacating of this street
and that perhaps Council should declare the easement as unbuildable.
Thomas Crosby stated that the Planning Commission would be studying all such streets and would
be making a reccommendation after their June 14th meeting.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried unanimously
4. JUBERT LAND DIVISION
Wayne Neddermeyer a ked if council members wished to consider the land division as it had not
been on the agenda. Sheldon Coplin, who had expressed concern regarding the street placement
had been called and was present.
Mr. Coplin stated that he and Mr. Berthiaume, the developer, had discussed the road location
and Mr. Berthiaume had said that it was economically unfeasible to take down the trees. At
the May 17th meeting no one, including Mrs. Weinzierl, who appeared for Mr. Berthiaume, had
a problem with moving the easement. However, Mr. Berthiaume, upon being informed of Council
action did not agree with the action taken. Mr. Coplin added that Mr. Berthiaume had stated
to him that he would provide a 65 foot easement.
Mr. Berthiaume stated that he had not said he would provide an additional 5 ft. easement and
that he does not intent to take trees along the property line. He is concerned about beginning
his road construction.
Mrs. Weinzierl sta'.ed that road plans have been completed and approved by the city engineer.
Jeanne Mabusth reported that Engineer Lyle Swanson states that they have not been asked to
show a meandering road but one that is drawn on the center line of the easement.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to table the matter until land owners can
determine if movement of resod is compatible with their wishes.
Mr. Berthiaume stated that he would not be able to begin road construction for another 2 weeks
if matter were tabled.
Mr. Coplin suggested that if road were to be constructed within a 60 ft. easement from the
property line then the center line of the road should be no closer than 30 ft. from the
property line.
Mr. Crosby withdrew his motion to table the matter. Nancy Laurent withdrew the second to
the motion.
'3 Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to amend Council action of May 17th
mmeting concerning Jubert Land Division and permit road easement of 60 feet from north property
line providing that center line be no closer than 30 feet from property line.
Motion carried unanimously
5. DEAN BAILEY
Mr. Bailey asked if street were vacated would it draw an assessment. Mr. Schieffer stated
that if a new lot were created than there should be a new assessment. He also stated that
Mr. Baileys assessment on his duplex was considered a legal assessment when the role was
adopted and cannot be changed now.
Thomas Crosby stated that Mr. Bailey should give Council sufficient reason for removing the
assessment on the 30 foot lot that had been assessed because a cabin was on it at the time
the assessment role was adopted.
6. RUSSEL BOULEY, BUILDING INSPECTOR
Members discussed and compared fees of Plymouth, Orono, Corcoran and Medina. Russ Bouley
stated that Plymouth is charging fees as established by the Uniform Building Code and that
Medina should begin using the same fee schedule.
He stated that it would probably be from 3 to 5 years before a full time inspector is needed
but he now needs an assistant to handle the outside inspecting work, while he reviews plans,
gives out permits and takes care of the vast amount of paper work.
He also stated that he wants a salary of $5000 per year and would check with the assistant
he has working with him to determine what salary he wants.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to tentatively adopt the UBC fee schedule
pending final determination at the July 19, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously
Mr. Bouley was instructed to find out, for the June 7th meeting, what salary he assistant wants.
7. METRO SYSTEMS STATEMENT
Discussion of comments from Planning Commission regarding the Systems Statement.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to write letter to Metropolitan Council
asking them to consider the comments made by the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously
8. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Ron Duran presented written report on Public Works Department personnel, particulary, Le
Leuer and the fact that he has stated several things he will and will not do and that he teas
not reported daily, as had been requested.
Nancy Laurent asked if city attorney should write rules for Public Works Department.
Thomas Crosby asked if Medina should have standards by which to be measured in order to term-
inate an employee.
Wayne Neddermeyer stated that if an employee is not working to the best interest of the city
then employment should be terminated.
Thomas Crosby recommended that Ron Duran prepare a letter of dismissal
Ron Duran stated that he would then be doing the Council's job.
Thomas Crosby stated that if Ron Duran wants Council to act on his recommendations then he
must list reasons; Also as soon as one is dismissed city must advertize for a new employee.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M.
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Clerk
May 31, 1977
Mayor