HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/03/2014 City Council MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2014
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on June 3, 2014 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Weir presided.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Anderson, Pederson, Martin, and Weir.
Members absent: Martinson.
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer
Tom Kellogg, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Chief of
Police Ed Belland, and Recording Secretary Amanda Staple.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.)
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:01 p.m.)
Weir reported that Dominium withdrew their application this afternoon.
Johnson requested to remove item 7A, Dominium/Medina Woods Proposal, from the
agenda tonight.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the June 3, 2014 agenda as
amended. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:02 p.m.)
A. Approval of the May 20, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the May 20, 2014 special City
Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Approval of the May 20, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the May 20, 2014 regular City
Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Approval of the May 28, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Weir and Martin commended the recording secretary for the minutes from the town hall
sessions.
Johnson noted that he received a response from resident Ann Nelson requesting to
amend the language on page five, deleting lines 36-38, and replacing it with, "She stated
there is a program in Minneapolis, called the Jeremiah Program, which assists single
mothers and they would never locate single moms in a location so far from services and
community and technical college locations. She believes in affordable housing, but not
as this location."
Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the May 28, 2014 special City
Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
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D. Approval of the May 29, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
It was noted on page seven, line 33, it should state, "...ten years as Chief of the City of
Edina..."
Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the May 29, 2014 special City
Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:06 p.m.)
A. Approve 2014-2015 Liquor License Renewals
B. Approve Proposal for Playground Equipment at the Park at Fields of
Medina with Flagship Recreation
C. Approve SCADA Computer Replacement and Independence Beach
Controls Upgrade Services Agreement with Automatic Systems Company
D. Approve Seal Coating Services Agreement with Pearson Brothers, Inc.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion
passed unanimously.
VI. COMMENTS (7:08 p.m.)
A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
Lori Cousineau, 4587 Medina Lake Drive, thanked the Mayor and the City Council for
the past few weeks and the stress the residents have put them through regarding the
Dominium process. She noted that every time that she called City Hall she received a
friendly response. She submitted a final petition of 392 resident signatures in opposition
to the Dominium project: She stated that as arduous a process as this was, it really
brought the community together. The petition will be added to the public record for the
Dominium project.
B. Park Commission
Scherer reported that the Commission held their annual park tour the previous month
and toured Lakeshore Park, Fields of Medina, and Hunter Park. He advised that notes
were taken on needed maintenance. He advised that staff believes that they have found
a strong candidate for the playground equipment as well.
Weir referenced the large amount of dirt on the Fields of Medina park site and
questioned if that has remained because of the muddy conditions.
Scherer reported that the approval to begin was gained a few weeks ago but was glad
they chose to hold off because of the muddy conditions.
C. Planning Commission
Finke reported that the Commission will meet the following week to hold three public
hearings including a variance request from a resident in the Independence Beach area
for an addition town existing home which would convert a two car garage to a four car
garage. He noted that the Commission will also consider a request regarding a
telecommunications tower. The telecommunications tower would be built on the location
of the old water tower on Pinto Drive. The old water tower has not been used for water
storage in over 20 years and needs to be removed. He advised that the third hearing
would be regarding a Concept Plan for the development, which previously had an
approved Preliminary Plat under the name Fawn Meadows. He explained that a new
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developer has joined the project and is going to incorporate the property to the west as
well.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
9 PUD General Plan
3. Dreliminary/Final Plat
B. Loram — Site Plan Review — 3900 Arrowhead Drive (7:13 p.m.)
Finke presented a request from Loram, located at 3900 Arrowhead Drive, to construct a
4,000 square foot storage building and an additional 23 parking stalls. He referenced
the proposed loading dock area that would exceed the ten percent threshold but noted
that the Council recently added flexibility to that ordinance. He discussed the proposed
building materials. He advised that the Planning Commission reviewed this item and
recommended unanimous approval subject to the conditions noted in the staff report.
Tim Heise!, Loram Facility Manager, advised that the plan will definitely include windows.
He advised that the band at the bottom of the facility would act to provide additional
protection from bumps.
Weir referenced an issue identified by staff and questioned if that had been resolved.
Kellogg noted that there are a few items that staff is awaiting response on.
Weir referenced some failing trees and noted that trees meant for wet conditions would
be best suited. She believed that this plan would greatly improve the current outdoor
storage situation. She provided a condition eight regarding the windows and provided
specific language that the windows shall meet staff satisfaction. She also provided a
condition nine stating that failing trees along Highway 55 shall be replaced.
Martin referenced condition two and suggested additional language, "and respond to
inquiries".
Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to direct staff to prepare a resolution
granting site plan approval with the recommended conditions included in the staff report
and the additions made by the City Council. Motion passed unanimously.
IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:24 p.m.)
Johnson had nothing further to report.
X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:24 p.m.)
Pederson stated that he attended the park tour with the Park Commission and found it to
be fun and informational.
Weir stated that staff is attempting to resolve the situation at County Road 116 and
Highway 55, and noted that there is physically enough room to have two left turn lanes,
simply from restriping. She believed that Hennepin County is willing to accept that but
MnDOT is not.
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Johnson advised that staff is hoping to set a meeting in the near future with both
Hennepin County and MnDOT.
Weir thanked all of the residents that paid close attention to the Council activity and to
those who attended the town hall meetings. She suggested that residents read the City
newsletter to keep current on City activity. She stated that staff can include residents on
the email list for City agendas.
Xl. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:27 p.m.)
Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to approve the bills, EFT 002624E-002643E
for $40, 891.04, order check numbers 041287-041311 for $104,464.18, payroll EFT
505670-505694 for $42,812.26 and payroll check number 020427 for $610.79. Motion
passed unanimously.
XII. ADJOURN
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
th Weir, Mayor
Attest:
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Scott Johnson,'City Administrator
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ORDER CHECKS Mav 21, 2014 - June 3, 2014
041287 ALAM, AKM S & IRIN 163.00
041288 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MN 28,733.00
041289 DESIGNING NATURE, INC. 4,531.60
041290 FAROOQI, ANNIE 250.00
041291 GOODIN COMPANY 170.70
041292 HAMEL LIONS CLUB 175.00
041293 HERC-U-UFT 18,593.00
041294 LANGE, NANCY 60.00
041295 MATTAMY MPLS PRTNSHP 29.26
041296 MIRANDA, CECILIA 250.00
041297 MN DEPT OF LABOR/INDUSTRY 100.00
041298 NAPA 57.60
041299 PEARSON BROS., INC 3,975.00
041300 SAM'S CLUB 192.66
041301 TIMESAVER OFFSITE 407.10
041302 VESSCO, INC. 3,769.07
041303 MARK/USA DEFFNER 300.00
041304 JUN DENG 946.14
041305 HENNEPIN COUNTY 39,600.00
041306 HENN COUNTY INFO TECH 851.05
041307 RAUDA MAHFOUZ 150.00
041308 MASOOD, NOUMAN 250.00
041309 PRIMROSE SCHOOL 250.00
041310 RANGABHATLA, PRAVEENA 160.00
041311 BETH OR DAN STRAND 500.00
Total Checks $104,464.18
Electronic Payments Mav 16. 2014 - Mav 28, 2014
002624E PITNEY BOWES 123.00
002625E PIVOTAL PAYMENTS INC 174.37
002626E AFLAC 531.72
002627E SELECT ACCOUNT 83.00
002628E SELECT ACCOUNT 2,061.11
002629E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL 35.00
002630E SELECT ACCOUNT 2,377.03
002631E CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,109.95
002632E SELECT ACCOUNT 1,510.30
002633E MINNESOTA, STATE OF 954.00
002634E EXXONMOBIL 353.29
002635E PR PERA 12,165.37
002636E PR FED/FICA 13,407.74
002637E PR MN Deferred Comp 1,000.00
002638E PR STATE OF MINNESOTA 2,958.78
002639E SELECT ACCOUNT 621.00
002640E CITY OF MEDINA 17.00
002641E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL 20.00
002642E KONICA MINOLTA 168.48
002643E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC 219.90
Total Electronic Checks $40,891.04
PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT Mav 21, 2014
505670 BARNHART, ERIN A $1,709.65
505671 BELLAND, EDGAR J. $2,321.39
505672 BOECKER, KEVIN D $2,015.56
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505673 CONVERSE, KEI7N A. $1,915.35
505674 DINGMANN, IVAN W. $1,812.63
505675 DOMINO, CHARMANE $1,623.46
505676 FINKE, DUSTIN D $2,169.34
505677 GALLUP, JODI M. $1,563.43
505678 GLEASON, JOHN M $1,924.45
505679 GREGORY, THOMAS $1,754.97
505680 HALL, DAVID M $1,950.82
505681 JESSEN, JEREMIAH S. $1,937.36
505682 JOHNSON, SCOTT T $2,307.74
505683 KLAERS, ANNE M. $628.91
505684 LANE, LINDA $1,414.31
505685 LEUER, GREGORY J $1,793.92
505686 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. $1,697.78
505687 NELSON, JASON $2,062.63
505688 PETERSON, DEBRA A. $1,536.57
505689 PORTINEN, TERI $1,376.75
505690 REINKING, DEREK M $1,626.35
505691 SCHERER, STEVEN T $2,318.40
505692 VIEAU, CECILIA M $1,182.49
505693 VINCK, JOHN J. $1,738.85
505694 WENANDE, BRANDON S. $429.15
Total Payroll Direct Deposit $42,812.26
PAYROLL CHECKS Mav 21.2014
020427 HUNZ, MATTHEW E $610.79
Total Payroll Checks $610.79
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