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PAYROLL CHECKS - JUNE 5, 1990
11579 Wayne Wallace $ 724.81
11580 Jill McRae 950.18
11581 Richard Rabenort 1,176.61
11582 Michael Rouillard 921.96
11583 Richard Blevins 654.01
11584 James Dillman 957.92
11585 Robert Dressel 834.77
11586 Laura Skarda 529.46
11587 Sandra Larson 489.40
11588 Susan Hansen 149.92
11589 Shannon Formisano 68.98
11590 Benedict Young 852.81
11591 Danna Mugalla 329.97
11592 Thomas Anderson 225.00
11593 Anne Theis 147.82
11594 Robert Mitchell 150.00
11595 Stephem Schmit 150.00
11596 Wilfred Scherer 150.00
11597 Wayne Wallace 760.46
11598 Jill McRae 877.60
11599 Richard Rabenort J` 1,072.19
11600 Michael Rouillard 876.16
11601 Richard Blevins 585.51
11602 James Dillman ' 912.45
11603 Robert Dressel 414.79
11604 Cecilia Vieau 399.78
11605 Donna Roehl 1,055.37
11606 Laura Skarda 266.21
11607 Sandra Larson 245.64
11608 Susan Hansen �i 137.97
11609 Shannon Formisano 137.97
11610 Anthony Hughes 173.45
11611 Michael Glampe , 189.22
11612 Benedict Young �1� t 416.27
11613 Danna Mugalla �` 126.98
11614 Farmers State Bank (Fed.) 2,956.80
11615 Commissioner of Revenue 1,202.82
11616 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 973.31
11617 P.E.R.A. �_" 1,450.89
$24,725.46
ORDER CHECKS - JUNE 5, 1990
8628 Delta Dental
8629 Physician's Health Plan
8630 Farmers State Bank of Hamel
8631 Donna Roehl
8632 Budget Printing
8633 Copy Duplicating Products
8634 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assess.
8635 Fortin Hardware
8636 Rockford Newsleader
8637 U.S. West
8638 A T & T
8639 Wright/Hennepin Electric
8640 Medcenters Health
8641 Marjorie Vigoren
523.35
2,825.00
973.31
35.78
182.09
133.80
1,657.00
364.39
22.00
278.11
121.50
946.94
109.60
517.37
ORDER CHECKS - JUNE 5, 1990 (CONT'D)
8642 Streicher's 42.00
8643 Henn. Co., Gen. Acctg. Div. 6E8.00
8644 Metro West Inspection 6,050.75
8645 Metro Waste Control 4,214.39
8646 Minn Comm 34.11
8647 Long Lake Ford 33.01
8648 Genuine Pards 270.61
8649 Reynolds Welding 22.12
8650 NSP 1,407.65
8651 P.E.R.A. 1,968.03
8652 Crow River News 269.73
8653 Hamel Bldg. Center 153.89
8654 Bonestroo, Rosene 2,814.34
8655 Commercial Life Ins. Co. 35.70
8656 Bureau of Criminal Appre. 240.00
8657 NSP 382.58
8658 Minn. Cellular 35.78
8659 State Treasurer 15.00
8660 Bryan Rock Products 6,609.66
8661 Jim Hatch Sales 342.36
8662 Feed Rite 344.04
8663 Water Products 2,576.25
8664 Midwest Asphalt 44.90
8665 Uniforms Unlimited 10.45
8666 Blitz Photo 38.03
8667 Long Lake Fire 2,225.00
8668 Loretto Fire Dept. 4,000.00
8669 Maple Plain Fire Dept. 750.00
8670 Hamel Fire Dept. 12,750.00
8671 Don Mayer 56.60
8672 Earl F. Anderson 116.90
8673 Industrial Chemical Labs 80.75
8674 Randy's Sanitation 249.63
8675 Safety Kleen Corp. 50.50
8676 Lake Business Supply 847.83
8677 Henn. Co. Public Recs. Elect. Sec. 5.55
8678 Henn. Co. Ag. Society 50.00
8679 City of Loretto 59.64
8680 Chapin Publishing 138.70
8681 Contact Programming Spec 1,723.00
8682 Burlington Northern 20.00
8683 City of Independence 28.32
8684 Graffix Shoppe 147.00
8685 AWWA Customer Svc. 38.00
8686 Holmes & Graven 7,361.31
8687 Wehrman Bergley Assoc. 3,089.00
8688 Egan McKay 685.37
8689 Glenwood Develop. Corp. 600.00
8690 Visible Computer Supply 76.15
8691 The Rockwood Corp. 29.95
8692 West Hennepin Auto 424.24
8693 Custom Quick Printing 6.00
8694 Cellular One Sales & Svc. 35.00
8695 LaHass Corp. 7,175.35
8696 Otten Brothers 2,961.12
8697 Glenwood Ingelwood 177.85
ORDER CHECKS - JUNE 5, 1990 (CONT'D)
8698 Jensen Signs 66.00
8699 Steve Schmit Plumbing 77.00
8700 Scherer Sanitary 270.00
8701 Gary's Diesel 3.55
8702 Bergman Co. 3,045.00
8703 Village Auto Body 41.78
8704 Community Waste Educ. Workshop 30.00
8705 Midland Nursery 108.00
8706 W.W. Grainger 270.83
8707 Polka Dot Recycling 2,258.00
8708 Mobil Credit Corp. 125.68
8709 Westside Wholesale 108.91
8710 A T & T 121.42
8711 Don Wendling 126.00
8712 Imprest Fund 1,103.95
8713 The Pioneer 20.83
8714 Gopher State One Call 170.00
8715 Metro Waste Control 594.00
8716 McCarty Water & Waste 85.00
$91.918.33
Me Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, June 5, 1990 at
7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Robert
Mitchell, Stephen Schmit; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Police Chief, Richard
Rabenort; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Zoning Administrator, Loren
Kohnen; Engineer, Glenn Cook; Attorney, Ron Batty
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional agenda items:
Hamel Rodeo signs
Inn Kahoots, ordinance amendment for extended outdoor hours
Hunter Farms, park use
Independence Beach area, survey
Independence Beach, boat launch
League of Cities meeting
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF MAY 15, 1990
Stephen Schmit asked that his name be listed as being present at the meeting.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of May 15, 1990 as amended.
Motion declared carried
3. MINUTES OF MAY 29, 1990
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to approve the minutes of May 29, 1990, as presented.
Motion declared carried
4. DESIGNATION OF FUNDS
Auditor, Mark Babcock, explained that the city council could designate reserve funds for
use on specific projects, and if done would be included in the 1989 audit. He stated that
any designation could be changed at any time if funds were needed elsewhere.
Thomas Anderson asked what amounts could be designated elsewhere.
Mark Babcock stated that 1.]. million dollars could be shifted. He also explained that
he did not know how bond consultants would view the procedure.
Donna Roehl stated that school districts had done it sometime ago.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to designate $700,000 be transferred to a working
capital fund and $400,000 be put in an equipment replacement, or revolving fund.
Motion declared carried
5. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Surplus Equipment
Council discussed city use or selling of truck taken in a drug arrest, plus other items
that the city has and no longer uses.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell to sell the truck at auction.
Motion declared carried
Police Officer
Rick Rabenort explained that Officer Richard
the Bloomington police department and Medina
gested that Chuck Fern, who has been working
evaluated for eligibility.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to send
Motion declared carried
* CONSENT AGENDA
Blevins would probably be going to work for
would need to hire another officer. He sug-
for Medina as a volunteer CSO officer, be
Chuck Fern for evaluation.
6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
* Wright -Hennepin Electric
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 90-37, allowing Wright -Hennepin
Electric to bury cable to provide service to Bantle Farm.
Motion declared carried
Hamel Water System Pump Control
Jim Dillman explained that a quote had been received for a control system for the regulation
of the Hamel well pumps. He stated that the control would greatly improve the efficiency
of the existing system at a cost of approximately $6000, plus a monthly telephone charge
of $30.
Wilfred Scherer asked if there was enough money in the water fund for this project.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Scherer to table action on the request until receipt of
the 1989 audit report.
Motion declared carried
Hamel Well # 2 and # 4
Jim Dillman reported that they would have information regarding a new well site for the
June 19th meeting.
Road Projects
Council discussed list of road projects that Jim Dillman recommended be done during the
summer.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to approve completion of the following road projects
during 1989: Hamel Rd. from Hunter Dr. to Elm Creek Dr.-$25,000; Deer Hill Rd. inter-
section with Willow Dr.-$12,000; Shawneed Woods Rd. a.nteresection with Co. Rd. 116-$8000;
Chippewa Rd. from Pioneer Tr. to Leo Leuer's at 3705 Chippewa Rd.-$80,000.
Motion declared carried
7. HUNTER RD. VACATION, 8:00 P.M.
Thomas Anderson was absent for this portion of the meeting.
Glenn Cook reported that Hunter Rd. had been constructed in a different alignment from that
shown on the TRA plat which became part of the Hans Hagen subdivision. He stated that the
original alignment should be vacated before the Cherry Hills Farm plat is filed.
Moved by Mitchell seconded by Theis to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing was closed at 8:06 P.M.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 90-38, vacation of the unused portion
of Hunter Rd., as shown on the Cherry Hill Farm plat.
Motion declared carried
8. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Holy Name Church, Conditional Use Permit Amendment
Loren Kohnen explained that Holy Name Church had made application to amend their Conditional
Use Permit to allow expansion of the parking facilities to accomodate 163 additional cars.
He stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval and the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed Commission had given its approval.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution granting
approval to amend the Conditional Use Permit of Holy Name Church to allow for expansion of
their parking facilities, according to Planning Commission recommendations and eliminating
the berm area on the southerly lot.
Motion declared carried
Roland Peterson/David Raskob, Combination/Subdivision
Loren Kohnen explained that the applicants wish to combine Lots 1-8, Block 23, Independence
Beach and then subdivide into three parcels; Parcel A to be built upon by Roland Peterson;
Parcel B has the existing Raskob house and Parcel C which is a vacant parcel.
Anne Theis asked that Council not be held responsible if Parcel C proves to be unbuildable.
Robert Mitchell stated that the council approval does not insure buildability of a lot.
Thomas Anderson asked that utility easements be taken around all the lots.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution granting the
combination/subdivision of Lots 1-8, Block 23, Independence Beach, according to Planning
Commission recommendations and with city to secure utility easements around each lot.
Motion declared carried
9 . CHERRY HILL FARM, TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC HEARING, 8:17 P.M.
Glenn Cook explained that Hans Hagen had petitioned for sewer, water and street improve-
ments in Cherry Hill Farm but because the trunk sewer would also be constructed to serve
the Elwell property, that is owned by Hennepin County, a public hearing is necessary. He
stated that Vern Genzlinger of Hennepin County knew about the project.
Robert Mitchell asked why Hans Hagen was not going to be assessed.
Glenn Cook explained that their costs were being paid with each building permit that is
issued.
Thomas Anderson stated that
out having to pay interest.
Glenn Cook stated that he
without it being assessed.
Robert Mitchell stated that
Moved by Theis, seconded by
Motion declared carried
that they were paying their cost over a period of time with -
expected Hennepin County to pay their cost directly to the city
an assessment hearing should be held.
Schmit to close the public hearing.
Public Hearing was closed at 8:35 P.M.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 90-39, approving the trunk sewer
improvement project for Cherry Hill Farm with $77,866 to be either assessed or paid by
Hennepin County and Hans Hagen Homes.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 90-40, scheduling a Public Hear-
ing for assessment purposes, on the Cherry Hill Farm improvement project, on Tuesday,
July 3, 1990 at 8:00 P.M.
Motion declared carried
10. CHERRY HILL FARM IMPROVEMENT BIDS
Glenn Cook reported that ten bids had been received for the Cherry Hill Farm improvements
with S.J. Louis construction being the low bidder at $282,676. He stated that they had
worked with the company on several projects and the company had also done work in Medina,
so he would recommend awarding the bid to them. He stated that Hans Hagen had been told
that he must post a security in the amount of $238,119.51 to guarantee payment of their
portion of the improvement.
Robert Mitchell asked if any other security was needed from Hans Hagen for the subdivision
project.
Glenn Cook stated that the grading on the property is complete and nothing had been added
for the landscaping which was one tree per lot.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 90-41 awarding the Cherry Hill
Farm improvement bid to S.J. Louis Construction, at $282,676, contingent upon receipt of
the security from Hans Hagen Homes.
Moiton declared carried
11. PLANNING AND ZONING, CONTINUED
Tile Care Products
Loren Kohnen explained that Roland Peterson had made application to construct an office/
manufacturing; warehouse on Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Medina Industrial 2nd Addition. Their
business is manufacturing and selling products for the care of tile, etc. such as sealers,
degreasers, cleaners, etc. with all products being 100% biodegradeable and non -toxic. He
stated that the setback variances being requested were similar to other variances in the
area and that the Planning Commission had recommended approval with a number of conditions.
Thomas Anderson stated that the berm along Tower Dr. should be four feet in height.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution granting
a Conditional Use Permit and setback variances to Roland Peterson of Tile Care Products
to construct an office/warehouse/manufacturing building, 10500 sc;.ft. in size, on Lots
4 and 5, Block 2, Medina Industrial 2nd Addition.
Motion declared carried
Wayne Neddermeyer, Subdivision
Loren Kohnen explained that Wayne Neddermeyer had proposed to subdivide a 6.76 acre
parcel, with 1 acre being sold to an abutting property owner to the north, for combin-
ation with his property and the remaining 5.76 acres to be sold as a building site.
He stated that the 5+ acre site meets soils requirements for septic system and that access 7__
will be through Maplewood Tr. in Medina Morningside.
Wayne Neddermeyer presented a drawing of future subdivision possibilities for the property.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution granting sub-
division approval to Wayne Neddermeyer to subdivide 6.7 acres, north of Medina Morningside,
into a 5.76 acre parcel and a 1 acre parcel that will be combined with property owned by
Stephen Pflaum.
Motion declared carried
Harvey Dahl and Neighbors, Rezoning
Loren Kohnen explained that five property owners on Apache Dr. had petitioned to have their
property zoned from industrial to residential. One of the reasons for the request is that
city ordinances do not allow rebuilding of a structure if more than 50% destroyed, if lo-
cated in a non -conforming zone. He stated that all five of these property owners have
houses built on their properties.
Harvey Dahl stated that it is nearly impossible to secure a loan on a house in a non -con-
forming zone.
Loren Kohnen explained that these properties are on the westerly edge of the industrial
zone, abutting the residential zone, so if council approves their request the industrial
zone would be moved to the east. He stated that Richard Brummer, owner of property to
the east did not want his property rezoned to residential.
Robert Mitchell asked that the minutes indicate that the property owners requested the
rezoning and that they should be aware that their might be an industrial business adjacent
to their homes.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution rezoning
Parcels 04-118-23-34 0002; 0003; 0005; 0007 and Parcel 04-118-23 31 0003 to residential.
Motion declared carried
Hamel Rodeo Signs
Loren Kohnen explained that signs advertizing the Hamel Rodeo are located at Hwy. 55 and
co. Rd. 1.01 and at Hwy. 55 and Co. Rd. 116 and are illegal because off -premise signs are
not allowed. He stated that he had asked Dennis Dorweiler to attend the council meeting
to discuss the matter.
Dennis Dorweiler stated that all of the sponsoring organizations donate to community
functions and he asked if the rodeo could be considered a city function which would then
allow the signs to remain.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to allow the two highway signs for the Hamel Rodeo to
remain, the sign on the Cates property to be removed, with the event considered a municipal
function.
Motion declared carried
Inn Kahoots
Council discussed the request to amend the liquor ordinance to allow alcohol to be served
in outside serving areas until 12:00 midnight rather than the present 10:00 P.M. closing.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to schedule the request at the June 19th meeting at
8:00 P.M. with notification to other liquor establishments and to property owners within
300 ft. of any of the establishments.
Motion declared carried
Woodlake Landfill
Loren Kohnen reported that he had met with BFI and others to discuss the request to install
a collection system and to burn methane gas in the old Boyer landfill cell. He stated that
this is a process that they would undertake at the time the landfill is closed.
He reported that they would be meeting with the council either on June 19th or in July
to explain their plans.
Robert Mitchell suggested that Wenck contact BFI regarding completing restoration of the
area that they had been preparing for the disposal of ash from the burn plant.
Pale Johnson
Loren Kohnen reported that he was working with Dale Johnsons attorney to establish enforce-
ment criteria for restoration of the Johnson property.
1.2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Robert Mitchell suggested a number of changes to the comprehensive plan amendment,
specifically to increasing lot size requirements.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Scherer to change the language in the comprehensive plan
amendment with regards to lot size minimums from 2 acres to 5 acres in unsewered areas;
Medina Morningside area to 24,000 sq. ft; Elwell and Doerr property, 24,000 sq. ft.;
Holasek property to 10,000 sq. ft.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to amend the motion as follows; Elwell and Doerr
properties, 30,000 sq. ft.; Holasek, J.2,000, others as stated in main motion.
Motion carried Voting No -Anderson
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to preliminarily approve the Comprehensive plan amend-
ments which are to be sent to the Metropolitan council.
Motion carried Voting No -Mitchell
13. LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to authorize expenditure of $195. for Thomas Anderson
to attend the League of Cities meeting in Duluth on June 13-15.
Motion declared carried
14. HUNTER FARMS PARK
Stephen Schmit stated that he would like council to consider not allowing horses in Hunter
Farms park because of staff concerns and answering complaint calls is taking to much of
the police department time.
Anne Theis stated that Anne Heideman would like to survey the area around Hunter Farms to
find out what type of park amenities they would like to have in the park.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to close Hunter Farms park to horseback riding.
Moved by Mitchll, seconded by Scherer amend the motion to explore the possibility of sell-
ing the westerly portion of Hunter Farms park.
Thomas Anderson asked that the amendment include holding a public hearing on Tuesday, July
3, 1990 at 8:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing sale of that portion of the park.
Amended motion declared carried
Council advised that use of park remain as is until the public hearing on July 3rd.
15. INDEPENDENCE BEACH AREA SURVEY
Anne Theis presented a sample of the survey regarding park use that will be conducted in
the Independence Beach area.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Anderson to approve of the survey of Independence Beach res-
idents with results of the survey to be made available to council upon completion.
Motion declared carried
16. EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to extend closure time for the Inderonrincp Roarh
boat launch area until June 20, 1990.
Motion declared carried
17. BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to pay the bills; Order Checks # 8642-8716 in the
amount of $91,918.33 and payroll checks # 11579-11617 in the amount of $24,725.46.
Motion declared carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 10:55 P.M.
Councilmembers, Ron Batty, Donna Roehl, Jim Dillman, Glenn Cook and Loren Kohnen discussed
Order to Show Cause served by Bryan Reitzner on behalf of his connecting to the Medina
sewer system through the agreement with Independence and Greenfield.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting��//%'adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
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