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Home My Public Portal About06/03/75 CCMThe Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday June 3, 1975 at 7:40 P.M. Members present: Mayor Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen Robert Franklin, Thomas Stevens Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis; Clerk Donna Roehl; Attorney Richard Schieffer; Assessor Willis Kohnen Correction of minutes of May 20, 1975 minutes as follows: Page 109 - Assessor Roy Johnson; Page 110 - First paragraph, substitute "including" for the word "plus", regarding level special assessment payments; Include Ehlers and Assoc.8 pages of minutes regarding Improvement bond sales, as part of minutes. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to approve minutes of May 20. 1975 meeting, as corrected. Motion carried unanimously Discussion of land alteration and the fact that Anne Dorweiler needs some direction as to which type of alterations need permits and which do not. Report by Thomas Stevens that Independence Beach test well has been started and they were 103 feet deep. 113 1. McCombs Knutson Contract Discussion of revkpat@antract and clarification by Attorney Schieffer of several portions. Council would like he portion about the city having to pay the attorney fees if engineer is forced to collect payment. Discussion of payment for inspectors Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to advertize for an inspector for the Independence Beach Sewer and Water project, must be a qualified basic engineer or have Sewer and Water construction experience. Motion carried unanimously 2. LORI KAIN Lori Kain requested use of the city park at Independence Beach for a Muscular Dystrophy Carnival to be held July 12 from 1-6 P.M. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to grant special use of Ind. Beach Park to Lori Kain for July 12th from 1-6 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 3. INDEPENDENCE BEACH ROAD CONDITIONS Council will authorize street department to repair worst areas with crushed rock. 4. LICENSES Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant an On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor license to Dennis Sazenski, doing business as the Dockside Inn Inc. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to grant an Off -Sale Intoxicating Liqour license to Dennis F. Sazenski, doing business as the Dockside Inn Inc. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Dohald DesLauriers, seconded by Thomas Stevens to grant a Sunday Liquor license to Dennis F. Sazenski, doing business as the Dockside Inn Inc. Motion carried unanimously Discussion of complaints regarding noise, because of open windows at Dockside. Will be advised to keep noise at a minumum. Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to grant a Dance permit to Dennis F. Sazenski, doing business as the Dockside Inn Inc. Motion carried unanimously n-Sale Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant on -Intoxicating Malt Liquor license to Dennis F. Sazenski, doing business as the Dockside Inn Inc. Motion carried unanimously 114 Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to grant an Off -Sale Non Intoxicating MaltLiquor license to Dennis F. Sa,,enski, doing business as the Dockside Inn Inc. Motion carried unanimously Discussion of Sunday liquor regulations and what constitutes granting a license. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant a Sunday Liquor license to Robert M. Berthiaume of Bob's "55" Club Inc. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to grant a fireworks permit to Rolling Green Country Club for June 14, 1975 at 10:00 P.M., subject to notification of Hamel Fire Dept. Motion carried unanimously 5. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS Robert Franklin noted that he had discussed fire call payments and contracts with various fire chiefs whose departments protect the city. Long Lake would like $150.00 per hour; Maple Plain would like to take budget and divide expenses accordingto protection afforded each city; Loretto is satisfied with present contract and Hamel has negotiated with another municipality for $150.00 per hour for each fire. Robert Franklin suggested we offer 4150 per hour for each fire; $75.00 per hour for a car fire and divide the $4100.00 as spelled out in the present contract. 6. JIM HART Mr. Hart requested release of parking lot bond he has posted as he is moving his Pizza business out of the building owned by Harold Pederson. Discussion of expenses incurred by Engineer and Zoning Adm. Clerk instructed to check engineers cost and also whether a second connection charge has been paid. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas. Stevens to release Mr. Hart from bond upon payment of engineer and zoning adm. costs. Motion carried unanimously ANNE DORWEILF,R 7. WAYNE ALLEN'S PLAT Anne Dorweiler discussed with Council Planning Comm. recommendations regarding unsuitable soils for a septic system and conditions they felt must be adherred to regarding building on property. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to table preliminary plat of Allen's Maple Crest pending receipt of satisfactory on -site sewage system plans. Motion carried unanimously FENCES Discussion of common fences on property lines where adjoining owners agree to said fence. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to adopt Resolution 75-26 as follows: The Medina City Council authorizes the Zoning Administrator to grant a variance for a common fence where adjoining property owners file a notorized statement with the City indicating agreement on a fence placement. Motion carried unanimously FLOOD INSURANCE Anne Dorweiler indicated she has not filed flood insurance application as she is waiting for more detailed maps. Also discussion as to whether or not council has ever adopted the Uniform Building Code. Attorney Schieffer will check for an ordinance regarding the State Building Code for next meeting. SIGN ORDINANCE Anne Dorweiler stated that work had been done on ordinance and that attorney had received it for reviewal and comment. Planning Commission will recommend to Council after further work. 115 LAND ALTERATION Anne Dorweiler presented following list of possible circumstances in which land alteration permits would be needed: 1. Pond dredging 2. Filling around construction site using x number of cubic yards of fill 3. Any excavation that would be using city roads for hauling purposes from site 4. Filling wetlands 5. Any alteration that would require a permit from another agency 6. Disturbing slopes over 18% Council discussed list and 300 cubic yards of fill is amount to be used in Item 2 a 8. HOLASEK SPECIAL USE PERMIT Attorney advised that resolution dealing with issuance of Special Use permit is a result of Court order. Applicant understands that tre land must be platted. Various other criteria for development were discussed as was Special Use permit fee. Developer will be made aware of regulations that must be followed. Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to adopt Resolution 75-27, Issuance of Special Use Permit pursuant to Court Order. Voting Yes: Stevens, Franklin, Theis; Abstaining DesLauriers, Neddermeyer Motion carried Copies of Resolution, Platting and Building Code and Land Alt. Regulations will be sent to ddveloper. 9. WILLIS KOHNEN Assessor, Willis Kohnen made the following recommendations regarding taxes as a continuation of the Board of Equalization meeting of May 20th. 1. Joe and Paul Ditter, decrease valuation of property to $1200 per acre 2. Leon Warner, change rating to agriculture, Vat part of land being farmed 3. Howard Glaefke, lower valuation of property from $96,000 to $90,000 4. Vernon Olson, Val Higgins and Fred Keller, no change Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to recommend change in Paul Ditters valuation. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded byDonand DesLauriers to recommend change in Joe Ditters valuation Motion carried unanimously Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Thomas Stevens to reduce limits of Howard Glaefke property to $90,000. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to change rating on that portion of Leon Warners property that is being farmed, to agriculture. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Wayne Neddermeyer, seconded by Robert Franklin to lower taxes on all preperty raised more than 40% to 40%. Motion carried unanimously Willis Kohnen stated he would check taxes on Wayne Allen's property to determine taxes on Lot 3. 10. BILLS Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay the bills. Payroll in the amount of $4217.30 and Order checks in the amount of $8083.22. Motion carried unanimously 11. INSURANCE BIDS Motion b:: Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to table bid advertizing until spec- ifications are prepared. Motion carried unanimously 116 1 12. GERALD CARLSON RESIGNATION Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to accept with"Thanks" the work that Gerry Carlson has done on the Planning Commission. 13. CITY HALL TENANT Moor by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to advertize in League of Iunic- ipalities magazine for a tenant for unused portion of lower level of City Hall. Motion carried unanimously 14. HAMEL SEWER AND 'WATER Thomas Stevens reported on present conditions of well in Hamel and the fact that the State Health Dept requires 2 wells in most cases of all municapalities. Discussion of work that needs completion of Hamel Rd. Sewer and Water project of last fall. Attorney will review contract to determine completion date that was agreed upon. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to give notice to Underground Util- ities to complete unfinished work as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously Attorney will notify the contractor and also discuss, with engineer, the letter from Cast Iron Pipe Co. 15. TRI-K Discussion of complaint regarding motorcycles, etc. on Deer Hill Rd. Also the posEibility of John Andersons conducting a repair and sales business on their property. Complaint tabled until next meeting for lack of information. 16. POLICE ACADEMY EXPENSE Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to authorize the city to collect money paid by them for Mike Rouillards' schooling expense. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M. Clerk June 3, 1975 9I