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ORDER CHECKS - JUNE 5, 1979
8105 Mobil Oil Credit Corp.
8106 Donna Roehl
8107 Miller -Davis Co.
8108 Royal Business Machines
8109 G. Wm. Dredge
8110 Schieffer & Carson
8111 Jet Quick printing
8112 Crow River News
8113 Turnquist paper Co.
8114 Northwestern Bell Telephone
8115 Wright -Hennepin Electric
8116 West Side Redi-Mix
8117 Woodlake Sanitary Landfill
8118 McCombs -Knutson
8119 Amoco oil Co.
8120 Robert Anderson
8121 Village Auto Body
8122 Charles Hoover
8123 North Memorial Medical Center
8124 N. W. Henn. League of Municipalities
8125 Wendells
8126 Loren Kohnen
8127 City of orono
8128 Municipal & private Services
8129 Don Mayer, Inc.
8130 Hamel Lumber & Supply
8131 Don Wendling
8132 Chapin publishing Co.
8133 Ziegler, Inc.
8134 Towns Edge Ford, Inc.
8135 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders
8136 Long Lake Ford Tractor
8137 Bryan Aggregates, Inc.
8138 C. S. McCrossan
8139 George Moran Trucking
8140 Midwest Asphalt Corp.
8141 Fortin Hardware Co.
8142 Reynolds welding
8143 Safety-Kleen Corp.
8144 Leer Bros. Inc.
8145 Sutherlands Nursery
8146 American National Bank & Trust
8147 First National Bank of St. paul
8148 Dykhoff-Raskob
8149 Northern States power
8150 Richard Krotzer
8151 Minnegasco
8152 Tri-State Drilling
8153 Steco Supply Co.
8154 Stevens Well Drilling
8155 Metro Waste Control Commission
8156 State of Minnesota - Social Security
8157 pera
8158 Ron Klaers Auto Repair
670.18
68.29
8.20
96.95
600.0o
1,046.67
88.95
121.58
88.04
6.81
256.05
60.o0
16.00
631.50
67.29
10.00
190.28
16.00
3o.00
349.55
134.80
772.78
378.00
45.00
1.11
5.25
7.00
33.54
63.95
14.04
136.47
100.03
7,329.25
377.85
1,185.59
789.43
69.94
6.75
28.00
61.09
31.20
21,671.54
56.66
608.92
589.26
363.00
27.41
676.50
795.09
6.41
745.71
359.45
903.09
750.10
$ 43,546.55
PAYROLL CHECKS - JUNE 5, 1979
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5357 Thomas Crosby
5358 Nancy Laurent
5359 Sarah Lutz
5360 William Reiser
5361 Thomas Anderson
5362 Charles Hoover
5363 Jerome LaFond
5364 Michael Rouillard
5365 Robert Anderson
5366 James Dillman
5367 Robert Dressel
5368 Ronald Duran
5369 Douglas Stumpf
5370 Donna Roehl
5371 sylvia Rudolph
5372 Robert Derus
5373 Verna Hoover
5374 Charles Hoover
5375 Farmers State Bank of Hamel
5376 Western Life Insurance Co.
5377 Director of Internal Revenue
5378 Commissioner of Taxation
5379 State of Minnesota - Social Security
5380 pera
7o.00
7o.00
7o.00
7o.00
1o0.0o
577.50
5oo.76
479.10
316.6o
39o.6o
569.69
611.03
31.25
582.74
25o.95
489.24
39.6o
269.5o
18.75
27.70
1,415.2o
691.6o
359.45
621.61
$ 8,622.87
203 The Council of the City of Medina met as a pre -scheduled Board of Review, for taxing
purposes on Tuesday, June 5, 1979, at 7:00 p.M.
Members present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Thomas Crosby, Nancy Laurent, Sarah
Lutz, William Reiser; City Assessor, William Dredge; Hennepin County
Assessor, Milton Hilk; Clerk, Donna Roehl.
Wm. Dredge explained the assessing process carried out this year also that property
valuations were increased by 23%.
Milton Hilk explained that a portion of Independence Beach properties and farms were
reassessed. He reported that all farm land in Hennepin County is valued on the same basis,
that is$800 for "a" type and $700 per acre for type "B".
Ivan McGinnis, 4612 Walnut, Independence Beach, requested re-evaluation of his 3 lots as he had
combined them into one building siet for assessment purposes at time sewer and water were
put in.
Charles Pangier, 4605 Fern St., Independence Beach, asked that hig house be reassessed as
he felt that the assessment was to high based upon the amount of money it had cost him to
build.
Emil Jubert, owner of house
the house a second time and
to deterioration.
Mr. Hilk stated that he had
at 2835 Co. Rd. 19, stated that the assessors had looked at
had not lowered the valuation, which he felt was to high, due
felt that a valuation of $33,000 was a fair amount.
Robert Franklin, 2819 Lakeshore, Independence Beach, stated that he felt that his lots had
valuations higher than they should be and he wished to carry it further with l'ennepin Co,.
Lawrence Elwell, 6125 Highway 101, stated that he was concerned about the 23% increase when
the Federal Reserve Bank has indicated a 12% increase in farm land valuation.
Robert Scott, 2832 Hamel Rd., stated that the value of his farm depends on what Medina does
with the septic ordinance. He presented soils maps of his property showing poor soils that
would not support a conventional septic system. He stated that if the present septic
system policy continues to be administered he would like to go on record so that he could
protest later.
phil Zietlow, 875 Co. Rd. 24, stated that his valuation had been increased by 40%, his
addition was not completed, and there are structural problems with the existing house.
►,,)M. Dredge stated that he would look at the various properties in question.
Council continued the Board of Review meeting until until 7:00 p.M., June 19th at which time
a report as to assessors findings and any other questions will be handled.
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session at 8:00 p.M., after the Board of
Review meeting.
Those present in addition to the above Councilmembers were: Police Chief, Charles Hoover;
public Works Director, Ron Duran; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Robert Deras; Attorney,
Richard Schieffer; Engineer, Lyle Swanson.
1. Minutes of May 15, 1979
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve minutes of May 15th, as presented.
Motion declared carried
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Road Grader Bids
The following bids were received and tabulated at 10:00 A.M.:
Borchert -Ingersoll, Champion Model D740-A-----$91,501.00
Ziegler Inc. Caterpillar Model 14G-----130,511.00
Bids were compared and Ron Duran presented comparisons with the specifications of the
2 graders.
Representatives of each company that bid presented information on their machine. �,,)
Jack Nyquist and Al Barnes of Borchert -Ingersoll stated that their machine does not 4-41J
meet all of the specifications, only one machine would, but they felt that there should be
competitive bidding so they submitted a bid as best they could.
He explained the differences between the specifications and their machine.
Representatives of Ziegler explained the advantages of their machine and the fact that their
machine had met the specifications.
Cliff Raskob, Road committee member, stated that there is less downtime with a Caterpillar
and he felt that it was a better machine.
Council asked that machines be made available for inspection at the City Hall on Thursday,
June 7th, in the evenlne.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Lutz to table the matter until June 19th.
Motion declared carried
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Safety Committee
Robert Franklin, member of the committee reported on the work they had done in response to
a request from a Long Lake committee that is investigating alternative police possibilities.
He explained data regarding staffing, expenses and alternate methods of polcing including
joining with the west Hennepin Police group, an agreement with Long Lake, and other alter-
natives.
Chief Hoover stated that he would be interested in further discussions with Long Lake.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to advise the Public Safety Committee to continue
research and discussions with Long Lake and the west Hennepin Police Association regarding
a joint powers agreement.
Motion declared carried
Labor Negotiations
Discussion of the proposed contract that had been presented on behalf of the police depart-
ment and of the attorneys memo regarding appointment of a negotiator.
Richard Sehieffer stated that a knowledgable person would be needed to negotiate and Council
could discuss with Wm. Clelland and any other possible negotiators.
Thomas Crosby stated that he would persue other sources and discuss at the June 19th meeting.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to request the Clerk to compare the present policy and
benefits to the proposed policy and discuss at the June 19th meeting.
Motion declared carried
4. PARK COMMITTEE
Medina Morningside Park
Mrs. Ron reterson presented a petition of suggestions of various homeowners in Medina-Morn-
ingside regarding park improvements that have been proposed.
'Various opinions were given as to the plans that have been developed by the park committee.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to develop the Medina-Morningside park as follows:
Do some landscaping, install quiet equipment such as picnic tables and a grill, plant trees,
etc. along the easterly boundary, keep area well maintained, install no playground equip-
ment as this time but develop a questionaire for distribution as to wishes of the residents.
Sarah Lutz felt that there should be a playground within a park.
Donna Roeh1 reported that the playground equipment had been ordered after the May 15th
meeting and perhaps could not be cancelled.
Voting Yes on the motion: Reiser, Crosby, Laurent. Voting No: Anderson, Lutz
Motion carried
5. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE SEWER
Lyle Swanson reported that the grant application is at the PCA waiting for their approval
and if anyone can get them to take some action they should do so.
Mayor Anderson explained that he had talked with Duane Anderson of the PCA and had been told
that there was information needed that they had not been given. He also felt that if there
was a great deal of money to be saved if the grant were approved, the city should wait for
the approval.
910 Thomas Crosby stated that he would talk with Salsbury Adams of the Metro Waste Control.
Discussion of maintaining the roads in the area.
William Reiser stated that recycled blacktop should be used and then the zoads should be
oiled.
Discussion of the autos speeding in the area.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to investigate to determine if the 20mph speed limit
had been approved by the state some years ago and if not approved and attempt should be
made to secure that approval. Also posting for the proper speed limit should be done
at this time and the police should enforce the speed limit.
Motion declared carried
6. PINTO DR., TOWER DR., HAMEL RD. IMPROVEMENT
Attorney Jim Tiller, explained that according to property owner Mrs. LeRoy Taylor of 852
Hamel Rd. the houses on that portion of Hamel Rd., west of Pinto Dr., were built prior to
1960, this then, was prior to the 1964-65 zoning changes.
Mayor Anderson stated that tests should be taken of the road to determine its present con-
dition. He suggested that where homes were built prior to industrial zoning, homeowners
could request that their property be zoned back to residential and if no benefit can be
proven to homeowners property a portion of the cost of the road could be taken from general
funds.
Thomas Crosby asked if private residences would benefit.
Richard Schieffer stated that if a benefit is realized it does not matter what zoning is on
the property.
Lyle Swanson explained that there would be no need for a 9 ton road if there were no indust-
rial property,
Thomas Anderson asked what portion of the estimated $80,000 cost would be assessed to the
residences.
Lyle Swanson stated $18,000.
Thomas Crosby stated that perhaps one-half of the $18,000 could be assessed, as there is
some benefit to residential property. The other half could be put inot a pay -back category
for such time as use of residential property is changed to industrial.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to order plans and specifications for improvements
on Hamel Rd., Pinto Dr., and Tower Dr.
Attorney Schieffer explained that if Mr. Burdick and Northwestern Bell Telephone wish to
have the extension of Tower Dr. to the west of pinto Dr. included in the project they could
get in by petition and would need to state the provisions for division of payment.
Lyle Swanson stated that they are also discussing the possibility of extending the water -
main to serve this property along with the road.
Voting Yes: Anderson, Reiser, Crosby Voting No: Lutz, Laurent
Nancy Laurent stated that she would have voted yes if the assessment concept had not been
included, that is, one half paid now and the remainder when used as industrial property.
Attorney Schieffer stated that a 4/5 majority vote is needed, also the record needs to
indicate some concept of assessments.
William Reiser asked if Holy Name Road is to be done at some time how cost will be handled
if we do not assess these properties.
Motion by Laurent to order plans and specifications with the qualification that cost for
residential properties be taken out of the general funds now and assessments be deferred
until properties are used for industrial purposes.
Motion not seconded
Thomas Crosby stated that he would withdraw his concept and deal with figures when bids
are taken.
7. DENIS JORDAN, ELM CREEK HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION, PLAT
Robert Derus explained features of the plat and recommendations of the Planning Commiss-
ion for preliminary approval of the plat. He stated that there is a 33 ft. road easement
from Hamel Rd as an extension of Pinto Dr. to the northerly edge of this plat, plus a 10 ft.
road easement from Archie Dayon to serve Lot 1, Block 1.
Attorney Schieffer explained that the developer could convey the 33 ft, easement along ih
the 10 ft. driveway easement if Archie Dayon would agree to the arrangement. `He state '-'-
that the developer has applied for a 17 ft. variance for the entrance as present city policy
requires a 60 ft. easement.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to grant -preliminary approval to Denis Jordan, Elm.
Creek Heights, 2nd Addition, contingent upon;
a. pinto Dr. extension right-of-way for this plat shall be 60 ft, wide
b. Minimum set backs on Lot 1, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 1 shall be 100 ft. from
centerline of pinto Dr. extension
c. Elm Creek Watershed District approval
d. Bond to be posted for street construction as per engineers recommendation
e. Developer to pay platting park and administrative fees
f. providing a 43 ft. right-of-way from Hamel Rd. to plat, for road purposes. Documents
to be approved by City Attorney
g. Variance for cul de sac length (cul de sac from Hamel Rd. is 700 ft.)
h. Variance for street grade
Motion declared oarried
8. ROGER LINGEN
Attorney Jim Tiller explained that Mr. Lingen wishes to build a house on Lot 1, Block 1
of the proposed Jordan plat and he needs a variance as there is only a 10 ft, easement to
the property, given by Archie Dayon. At the present time this is a separate parcel des-
cribed by a metes and bounds description.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to grant a variance to Roger Lingen for road right -of
way purposes, to use the 43 ft. easement, provided that house is set back 100 ft, on Lot 1
Block 1.
Motion declared carried
9. MARK ORTH
Robert Deras reported that Mr. Orth has requested a side yard set -back variance to allow
him to build an addition to an existing garage on Lot 1, Block 15, Independence Beach.
He explained that the existing garage is placed at an angle and to allow the addition
would bring the rear of the garage within 14 inches of the lot line, He presented the
approval signature of Bernice Pearson, owner of the adjacent lot.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to grant an 8 ft, flinch variance to Mark Orth to place
and addition onto a garage on Lot 1, Block 15, Independence Beach.
Motion declared carried
10. PRESTON CORTRIGHT
Robert Derus explained that Mr. Cortright is requesting a set back variance to place a barn
on his property at 2625 pioneer Trail. He presented signatures of approval from the adjoin-
ing property owners and added that a variance would also be needed from Section 15 of the
zoning code which allows only one unattached building in any R-A zone, and there are sev-
eral stuactures on theis property already.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to grant a variance to Preston Cortright to place a
barn on property located at 2625 pioneer Tr., with a 397ft. East property line set back
and a 331 ft. West setback. Reason being the difficulty in meeting set back requirements
on small acreages.
Motion declared carried
11. VAN MEN COMPANY
Robert Deras explained the remodeling plans of the van Dusen Co. and the fact that their
soil testing has been completed on the east side of the building for the extension of the
septic system.
Representatives of the van Dusen Co. stated that the building would be used for sales and
service schools, equipment testing and storage.
Thomas Anderson stated that the parking.area should be diagramed and approved by the city
engineer.
Sheldon Coplin asked if walls on the east side would be raised.
van Dusen representative explained that the purpose is to gain height and for roofing pur-
poses.
t), ,)Coplin asked how they would be able to use the building during the road posting season.
Van Dusen's explained that they knew that roads were posted in the spring.
Thomas Anderson stated that the city will not tolerate use of a posted road by overweight
vehicles.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to enter into a development agreement with the Van
Dusen Co. to allow imrpovements to their building at 1550 Hamel Rd. subject to;
a. Painting of the exterior
b. Removal of cement foundation on east side of building
c. Septic system expanded by the addition of another 1000 ft. of drainfield
d. Completion of landscaping as per plans submitted
e. Increase in size of west parking area to 70 ft. and parking areas to be diagramed
for approval
f. Old building at rear of property to be enclosed if it is to be used
g. Payment of legal, engineering and administrative fees
h. No outside storage of equipment
i, Posting of a bond, amount determined by City Engineer, for landscaping and parking
lot improvements.
Motion declared carried
12. HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK
Brief discussion of letter from Hennepin County and Metropolitan Parks and Open Space re-
garding the purchase of the Frieburger property within the Baker Park Reserve. No action
was taken.
13. TREE STORAGE ORDINANCE
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adopt Ordinance 183 which provides for the storage
of firewood from September 16th thru March 31st of any given year.
Motion declared carried
14• COMMUNITY DEvELOPMENT BLOACK GRANT FUNDs
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to approve Resolution 79-24, which includes property
improvements as well as land acquisition for park laud in the Independence Beach area.
Motion declared carried
15. ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY
Motion by Reiser seconded by Crosby to grant an on -sale non -intoxicating malt liquor
license to Alan Stensrud and the Animal Humane Society for Mane 20-24th for a fee of
$10.00, for a benefit to be held at the Alpine Stables.
Motion declared carried
16. M DINA RECREATION
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to approve the set-up license of Joseph Raskob, dba
Medina Recreations.
Motion declared carried
17. REYMOND SWANSON
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to authorize the city engineer and Ron Duran to meet
with Mr. Swanson to determine a driveway location on Willow Dr.
18. ROLLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to cancel the October,1978 and January, 1979 quarter
utility billings amounting to $5277.84 as a means of tha_nkin them for their allowing the
City to connect to their well during the stammer of 1978. Also to enter into -a mutually
agreeable standby agreement if future needs warrant.
Motion declared carried
19. SUMMER YOu'lA EMPLOYMENT
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to enter into the summer youth program and employ
one youth as provided for in the funds.
Motion declared carried
20. CONTINENTAL TELEPHOW COMPANY
Motionby Laurent, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 79-25, allowing Continental
Telephone Co to bury cable at Balsam St., Lake Independence.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 79-26 allowing Continental
Telephone Co. to bury cable along Ardmore Ave., Lake Independence.
Motion declared carried
21. MINNEGASCO
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to adopt Resolution 79-27 allowing the Minnesota
Gas Co. to install lines on Red Fox Trail in the Hunter Farms Addition.
Motion declared carried
22. BILLS
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills: Order Checks # 8105-8158 in
the amount of $43,546.55 and Payroll checks # 5557-5580 in the amount of $8622.87.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M.
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Clerk
Jane 5, 1979