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Home My Public Portal About06/15/76 CCMPAYROLL JUNE 15, 1976 4088 Charles Hoover 4089 Jerome LaFond 4090 Michael Rouillard 4091 Void 4092 Robert Dressel 4093 Ronald Duran 4094 Leo Leuer 4095 Bernard Wendland $ 412.70 355.90 331.40 297.15 329.35 307.40 31.25 $ 2065.15 toLl4"1'� The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, June 15, 1976 at 4:3 7:40 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen, William Reiser, Robert Franklin, Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Anne Dorweiler; Attorney, Richard Schieffer Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept the minutes of June 1, 1976, as presented. Motion carried unanimously 1. SPRINGER LAND DIVISION Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to approve the Springer Land Division with the following inserted on Page 2, Paragraph "Driveway Upgrading:" At such time as any portion of such driveway shall serve more than 2 dwelling units, as the same are defined in the Medina Zoning Code, that portion of said driveway serving more than 2 dwelling units, shall be upgraded to the then City Standard for Cul-de-sac streets and dedicated to the public; provided however, that the requirement of placing blacktop on the upgraded streets shall be waived unless: 1. The upgraded street serves 6 or more dwelling units 2. The property described in Exhibit A is subdivided into any tract of less than 5 acres. Motion carried unanimously 2. 1975 AUDIT REPORT Joe Crow of Strand and Roe, City Auditors, explained and answered questions regarding the 1975 audit. Discussion of setting up a purchase order system and having separate bank accounts for debt funds. Also the use of a daily interest savings account. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to make the 4 transfers in bookkeeping, as recommended by the Auditor. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to separate debt repayment funds from other funds into separate bank accounts. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to accept the audit report and make copies available in the Medina library, the City office and the Farmers State Bank of Hamel. Motion carried unanimously 3. TRUCK BIDS, 8:00 P.M. The following bids were received for single axel dump truck, as previously advertized: Midway Ford $18,500 12% simple interest 60 day delivery Superior Ford 18,923 6 % add on interest 90-120 day delivery Town's Edge Ford 17,328 10% interest on balance due 30 day delivery Motion by Donald DewLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to take bids under advisement and award or reject at the July 6th meeting. Motion carried unanimously 4. CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE Dave Penney of Continental Telephone Co. explained their plans for installation of underground cable in the Independence Beach area. Concern was expressed regarding settling of roadway after jacking under the road. Engineer, Lyle Swanson, stated that the city should make a policy than an agreement be signed guaranteeing street will be repaired if settling occurs. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Robert Franklin to grant permission to Continental Telephone Co. to install underground cable in the Independence Beach area, per plans submitted May 25, 1976, with the following conditions: 1. Any hole jecked under new blacktop will b fi led with pipe 2. Continental Telephone agrees to repair aRga age at the point of installation 3. Pipe to be installed 30 inches below the roadway surface Motion carried unanimously 5. PLANNERS Council interviewed three planners to assist in presenting the Comprehensive Plan to the Metro Council. .a 441 Tom Loucks informed Council of his background and experience in working with Comprhensive Plans and the Metro Council. As Metro Council is preparing a systems statement Medina's plan would not need to be presneted for 2-3 months. Once formall presented for review it will take from 60-90 days for Metro action. His fee would be $1000 and he would work with the Planning Commission on minor revisions before presentation. John Saenger, a member of the firm of Brower and Associates, stated that plan could be presented now for approval, or the goals and policies portion could be presented for accept- ance or Medina could wait until Metro has prepared the systems statement and during that time a Planner could be familarizing himself with the plan and work with the Planning Commission on minor revisions. His fee would be approximately $1600 with additionalcosts for printing. Bill Chapman of Weirman and Chapman presented information regarding their prior involvement with planning. He stated that because of its size Medina may not get top people at Metro to review their plan and may receive unfair comments. Charles Whittenberg of their firm would be working with Medina along with Mr. Chapman. Fees are based on an hourly rate. Council tabled mattet unit July 6th. 6. LYLE SWANSON, ENGINEER Mr. Swanson presented figures on financial status of the Independence Beach project. Present projections indicate a surplus of approximately $7000. Discussion of using this surplus for blacktopping streets in the Independence Heights addition. Mr. Schieffer stated that legal determination would need to be made if funds could be used for this purpose. Donald DesLauriers reminded Council that in the Hamel project those streets not previously blacktopped were not surfaced by the City after sewer and water installation. Also that there is a portion of roadway south of Hwy. 12 that is not blacktopped, property owners, along which, were assessed for sewer installation. Discussion of assessments on property that has both a house and a cabin. Engineer will check this matter. Anne Dorweiler discussed with Council and Engineer the rebuilding on a 30 foot lot and if lot is purchased by the property owner whose property abuts the 30 foot lot, could the one assessment be refunded. Discussion with Walter Kohnen regarding construction of Sycamore Trail being constructed by Ken Krienke. Engineer will check with road foreman. Lyle Swanson informed Council that he would have Menth Sodding Co. of Annandale complete the work on Hamel Rd. and that it will cost an additional $200 for shapeing. 7. ANNE DORWEILER Discussion of former Gullickson plat that is being taken over by Kurt Kinstler. Item tabled until July 6th meeting. James Meyer Mr. Meyer has requested a variance to construct a storage garage on 3i acres. Zoning code allows for one garage on a lot. Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommends the granting of a variance. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to grant a variance to James Meyer 'to construct a storage garage at 2665 Deer Hill Rd., if building is not used for commercial or animal use. Variance granted because of isolated nature of the site and the ambiguous nature of the zoning code. Motion carried unanimously 8. INDEPENDENCE BEACH PARK Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Independence Beach park on July 10-11-12 from sale for the Muscular Dystrophy Fund. Motion carried unanimous1y3 Theis to allow Joanie Kain the use of the 9:00 to 5:00 each day, to conduct a garage d eM , 9. EHLER's AND ASSOCIATES AL� r Bob Ehlers Jr, explained his letter dated June 15th which answers questions previously aaii by Council. His office could get an agreement ready to be signed at the time of bond sale. Motion by Robert Franklih, seconded by William Reiser to ask that Bob Ehlers work up an agreement on -bond sale arrangements and refer to City Attorney for reviewal. Motion carried Abstaining Wayne Neddermeyer 10. ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to grant a non intoxicating malt liquor license to Mrs. Lyman Wakefield and the Animal Humane Society at the Hunt Valley Farm for June 24-25-26, 1976. Motion carried unanimously 11. BILLS Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to pay the bills, payroll # 4088-4095 in the amount of $2065.15. Motion carried unanimously 12. NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to deny permission to Northern States Power Co. to bury cable on Rackamore Rd. until such time as they supply information as to where in the road the cable will be located. Motion carried unanimously 13. NUISANCE ORDINANCE Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to amend the May 18, 1976 minutes, Nuisance Ordinance No. 162, Paragraph 1 (d) to read: Monkeys and other animals not native to Minnesota Motion carried unanimously 14. LANDSCAPING Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize the Clerk to negotiate with Dundee Nursery for shrubery planting not to exceed 0150.00 Motion carried unanimously 15. LEO Robert Franklin presented work arrangements he had suggested. Mr. Lauer asked that he be allowed to discuss with his family and answer on July 6th. Discussion of need for work rules for all employees. Information regarding personnel policies of several companies and the County will be reviewed. Discussion of damages that had been done to street sweeper while someone attempted to remove it from the ice and snow when stored on the Leo Leuer property. Mr. Leuer stated that his is not responsible for machinery damaged while stored at his place. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to submit the estimated repair bill for the street sweeper to the Cities Insurance Company. Motion carried unanimously, 1 0r Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 1:15 A.M. 62(1774.fnzt) cA281-2-I Clerk June 15, 1976 „24Plit Mayor t-'(-