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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 2009
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on June 16, 2009 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Crosby presided.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Crosby, Siitari, and Smith.
Members absent: Johnson and Weir.
Also present: City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, Police Chief Ed
Belland, Associate Planner Dusty Finke, Finance Director Jeanne Day, City
Administrator Chad Adams and Recording Secretary Amanda Staple.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
It was requested to add an item accepting the resignation of Brian Kingsley from the
Parks Commission to New Business, and to add an item discussing the new monthly
sewer and water billing method.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari to accept the agenda as amended. Motion
passed unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the June 2, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
It was noted on page two, line 24, it should state: "The City measures under the
average on both items, which is a favorable position." Page two, line 31, it should state:
"Mr. McDonald noted no audit deficiencies in the City staff, as there had been in
previous years. " Page two, line 44, it should state: "both sides of 414e-highway, Willow.,,
Page three, line 48, and continuing on pages five and six, it should state, "...public
lhcring hearings...." Page four, "...David Crosby is the brother -in -law -of Mayor
Crosby..." Page six, line 31, it should state, "...requested rezoning because churches
would not be permitted in the rural residential zone." Page six, line 39, it should state:
"Smith stated that one of the changes made was done se to incorporate..." Page ten,
line 15, it should state: "Smith requested to add mad "plavground"...setbacks
from neighboring property."
Crosby commented that the budget open house referenced in the minutes has
subsequently been changed by action at the June 16 Council meeting to Thursday,
August 27th at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari, to approve the June 2, 2009 regular City Council
meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accept Starbucks Donation from Mike TemIs
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B. Approve Raffle Permit to Washburn Center for Children for July 6, 2009 at
400 Evergreen Road
C. Approve Rainwater Nature Area Management Services Agreement with
North American Prairies
D. Resolution Approving Off -Site Gambling Permit for the Corcoran Jaycees
to Conduct Lawful Charitable Gambling at 500 Highway 55
E. Reschedule Budget Open House to Thursday, August 27, 2009 at City Hall
at 6:00 p.m.
Moved by Siitari, seconded by Smith, to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed
unanimously.
VI. PRESENTATION
A. Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report
Chief Brandon Guest of the Hamel Fire Department was present to summarize the
annual report for the past year. The department currently has 26 members with 353
years of total experience. He reported that all firefighters are trained at a minimum level
of Firefighter 1 certified along with HazMat and First Response, or EMT, certification.
He reviewed the current leadership of the department and stated that there were not any
recent changes. He advised that there were not many changes to the facilities and
equipment other than the addition of a new truck. Last year had a record number of
calls with a total of 220. He reported no significant change in response time from the
past year, but noted that during the last year the department responded to calls from
four different locations due to construction. He thought the fact that the call time did not
increase was a real credit to the department due to that challenge. He reviewed the
operational budget for 2008. He stated that $225,000 had been gained in income during
2008 and $227,000 was spent. He explained that $30,000 of the income amount was
obtained through a grant for an equipment purchase. He stated that the age for the
department varied from those just out of high school to those with families of their own.
He reported that a recruitment drive was held the past year and the, department did gain
a total of five new members, although he was unsure if the recruitment drive was the
cause for any of those new members to join.
Crosby thanked the Chief and his department and commented that it is a difficult job
and one that the department does well. He explained that the City is actually serviced
by four fire departments.
Siitari questioned the capacity of the department.
Chief Guest stated that they were authorized to have 40 members according to the by-
laws, but have not had more than 30 members at any one time.
B. Hamel Volunteer Fire Department and Loretto Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Merger Update
Police Chief Ed Belland stated that a study had been held and three options came
forward as to how to address the issue of Fire Departments regarding the City. The
Council then developed a task force to determine which recommendation the City
should move forward with. He stated that the task force reviewed the equipment,
coverage and call load, and the possibility of a merging of the two fire departments. The
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task force did recommend looking at a merging between the two departments. He
explained that the process then moved onto the two fire departments to develop how to
best merge together.
Hamel Fire Chief Guest stated that the Council wanted the two departments to
determine the best way to merge together. He explained that originally there was
resistance from both sides to merge the departments together because of uncertainty.
He thought that the effort to allow the two fire departments to work through the merger
themselves was helpful because it brought the two departments on board with the
merger. He reported that the two Fire Chiefs were meeting monthly and had held four
major meetings to date regarding this matter, in addition to their usual duties. He
introduced the members of the Committee that had been involved and were present at
the Council meeting. He reviewed the process thus far and what had been discussed in
regard to stakeholders and pension. He explained that for the time being, the pension
issue had been placed aside and would potentially be dealt with in the future. He
advised that research is being done and he is in the process of setting up meetings with
departments that have previously undergone a merger and may have advice for them.
The next step would be to continue to collect data, hold a consultation with previously
merged departments, and develop the best method of merging the two departments
together.
Loretto Fire Chief Leuer thought that the next step in the process, speaking with those
whom have already been through a merging process, would be important and would
help a great deal in the process.
Crosby questioned how much longer the merging of the two departments would take.
Guest thought that a timeframe of about six months would be a good estimate. He
thought that education of the members would be a huge part of the process, to help
them to understand why the merger is taking place.
Leuer stated that on the Lorreto side there had been more of a resistance last year
towards merging and he definitely thought that education of the members would be a
huge part of the process. He reported that the pension had been a huge issue thus far.
Guest stated that no matter how well the merger goes there will still be some members
lost due to change. He hoped to keep the number of members lost at minimum and that
the members on board would be very proud and happy with the ultimate outcome.
Smith commented that perhaps merging the two departments would actually assist in
the recruitment of new members in the future.
VIl. COMMENTS
A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
There were none.
B. Park Commission
Park Commissioner Janet White stated that on August 12th at 6:30 p.m., the Park
Commission would host a presentation by Minnesota Waters, and representatives would
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be present from the watershed district regarding forming new lake and river
associations. She welcomed anyone interested in obtaining information on the subject.
Smith questioned if property owners on lakes and rivers would be targeted for the
meeting by direct mail. She was aware that the meeting would be notified in the normal
process but thought additional effort should be made to those specific property areas.
Adams confirmed that the City could notice those abutting the affected properties on all
Takes, such as Holy Name Lake and Elm Creek.
White stated that the Commission is also working on signs for all of the City parks,
which is an ongoing process. She stated that at the meeting this week the Commission
would review the 2009 CIP and plan for the 2010 budget; review possible designs for
the park signs; and discuss areas within Hamel Legion Park that would possibly need
the help of a consultant.
C. Planning Commission
Planning Commissioner Victoria Reid reported that the Commission met the prior
Tuesday and reviewed Wrangler's Restaurant. She explained that this had been the
second time before the Commission due to changes made to the site plan by the
owners. She reported that the parking lot had been expanded to 34 spaces, along with
an addition. She reported they also reviewed the animal density standards in residential
areas. She explained that problems had arisen since the implementation and staff had
recommended five issues for the Commission to discuss. She stated that one of the
bigger issues was whether type one wetlands would count towards the number of
grazable acres and affect the possible number of animals.
Crosby questioned when those two items would come before the Council.
Associate Planner Finke thought that both issues would come before the Council at the
next meeting, which would be the first meeting in July.
Crosby commented that he would not be in attendance at that meeting but thought that
flexibility would be needed in dealing with some of the smaller properties and the
number of animals allowed on those properties.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Pioneer Trail Road Improvements
1. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering
Pioneer Trail Mill and Overlay Project
2. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for Pioneer Trail Improvement
Project
Crosby indicated that to order assessments, four members of the Council need to be
present.
Batty stated that four members are needed to order the project, but only a simple
majority would be needed to assess.
Mayor Crosby reopened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.
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Crosby reminded the audience that the Council would not be able to take action on this
item tonight. He summarized the history of the project and the road improvement
projects in 2009. The other three projects had been assessed in more developed
neighborhoods and virtually no objections had been made. He explained that this is the
first collector road and there has been almost unanimous objection to the project. He
stated that this road never received the top layer and, therefore, the final layer needed
to be applied soon to avoid further damage and a more costly reconstruction.
Adams reported that courtesy notices had been sent out to property owners again in
regard to the project. He stated that he had only received written objections from SKH
Asphalt, David Crosby and David Laurent.
Tom Sickeneder, stated he was present on behalf of Harold Laurent, who is a property
owner along the road being assessed. He read a letter submitted from his father, who
explained that Mr. Laurent was not able to attend the prior meeting and did not think his
presence would have made a difference in the decision made by the Council. Mr.
Laurent was against the mill and overlay project at this time and requested that the City
contact him in regard to any project that his property would be involved in. Sickeneder
stated that he and his wife drove along Pioneer Trail and Chippewa Drive and thought
that Chippewa Drive was in much worse condition than Pioneer Trail. He questioned
why the project was not voted on at the June 2, 2009 meeting.
Crosby clarified that the Council did not vote on the issue at the June 2nd meeting
because they wanted to ensure that both Laurent property owners were aware of the
assessment and project because of the high costs of their portions of the assessment.
Smith commented that she was also in favor of putting Chippewa ahead of Pioneer Trail
in terms of road improvement. She was glad that the Council was able to delay the
project and hoped that it would be voted against.
Crosby stated that reasons he may be in favor of the project because the Council
approved a policy in terms of road improvements and this would be implementation of
that plan; and that if the project is not done now a road reconstruction may need to
occur. He stated that reasons he may be against the project because he was not
enthusiastic of the plan when it was approved because of situations such as this; he is
not certain that it is fair to assess adjacent property owners on collector roads; he
believed that the method used to determine building sites in terms of assessment may
setup entitlement in terms of development of that property; almost all of the property
owners are opposed to the project; many of the property owners are eligible for green
acres, which would mean those assessments could be deferred; and he also thought
that the high cost of the assessments could encourage development in order to pay for
the assessment. He stated that in some of the surrounding cities the road
improvements have been paid in full by the City, by bonding for the project cost, and the
amount assessed to the entire city to split the amount equally. He did not feel that this
would be an easy decision.
Siitari stated that the City of Edina had gone through the same process and developed a
similar policy for assessment. He explained that city diverted from the policy in the
beginning and, therefore, there is no longer a policy and changes are made at every
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assessment. He thought that the priority set by the professionals should be followed
and this process for assessment should be followed.
Smith stated that the problem she has with assessing collector roads is that the
minimum amount that the City needs to assess is 20 percent. She requested traffic
monitoring on the road to determine the actual amount of regular traffic. She was
unsure whether this is the best option for road assessment and that another option may
be legal in the next year or two. She thought a more user based method of funding the
project should be determined.
Crosby commented that there are a number of County roads that run through Medina
and would never be assessed. He stated that although there are many reasons to
object to the project, he would probably be in favor at this time because there has not
been a better method determined at this time.
City Engineer Kellogg stated that in the original budgeting process Chippewa had been
pushed to the side for a number of reasons and it had been decided the funds were
probably better spent on Pioneer Trail. He and Scherer had walked Pioneer after the
last Council meeting and were able to see many different problems with the road
surface that again warrant a mill and overlay in 2009.
Batty stated that the 20 percent assessment is a bond rule, compared to a 429 rule.
Adams clarified that because the City plans to bond for roads in the future the minimum
20 percent threshold would be applicable.
Moved by Siitari, seconded by Smith, to close the public hearing. The public hearing
was closed at 8:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari, to table a resolution approving plans and
specifications and ordering Pioneer Trail mill and overlay project, to the second Council
meeting in July. Motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari, to table a resolution adopting an assessment roll
for the Pioneer Trail improvement project, to the second Council meeting in July.
Motion passed unanimously.
B. Ordinance Related to Institutional Land Uses, Creating the Rural
Public/Semi-Public Zoning District, and Removing the Urban Industrial
Zoning District; Amending Sections 826.01, 826.21, and 826.64 et. Seq.
1. Resolution to Publish the Ordinance by Title and Summary
Associate Planner Finke displayed a list of the changes made since the June 2nd draft
and briefly reviewed some items heavily discussed by the Council during prior meetings
including a maximum building size of 40,000 square feet; the addition of a 300 stall
maximum parking space limitation; and an added limitation on the use of government or
religious property for for -profit purposes.
Smith was concerned that there was a lot of "wiggle room" in the way the ordinance was
written. She did not feel that the limitation on parking would be enough as people could
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be bused into the church. She felt that a sanctuary multiplier should be used in addition
to the parking limitation to help with the intensity of use.
Alan Wondra, 2045 Tamarack Drive, stated that he had spoken at the previous
meetings and meetings of the Planning Commission. He shared the concerns of Smith
in regard to maximum square footage and explained that he had nothing against
churches but was concerned with churches being placed in rural residential areas.
Wondra thought it would be easier for a Council in the future to expand a maximum
square footage rather than lower the maximum square footage already set by this
Council. He thought that rather than responding to what has already been developed,
the Council should look towards what they would want in the future.
Crosby clarified that this process is ultimately going to forbid churches from rural
residential properties. He thought, in order to be fair, that those who did follow the
existing rules should be allowed reasonable rights to their property.
Smith voiced her objections to the draft proposed and explained that she did not feel
that certain types of establishments should be allowed within the rural residential district.
She did not feel that those buildings fit well with the rural feeling and desire in the City.
Mayor Crosby recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Mayor Crosby called the meeting back to order at 9:07 p.m.
Steve Hoffer stated that he is on the pastorial staff at Woodridge Church. He
understood the dilemma faced by the Council but recognized that the proposal for the
Church to come into Medina was unanimously approved. He stated that the Church met
with Planning Director Tim Benetti in spring 2008 to discuss adding 15,000 to 20,000
square feet. Benetti was in favor of the project and stated to the Church that the City is
in favor of growth. He stated that in the second meeting with the City and the Church,
Benetti had told them that they did not see a problem with the ground breaking occurring
in fall of last year. He stated that significant dollars had been invested in the project
thus far, which was encouraged by Benetti. He did not think it was fair that the Church
was encouraged to spend the money and unfairly given the impression that there would
not be a problem. He was frustrated that the Church followed the path that City staff
had led and encouraged them down, spending funds, only to find out that the City
Council is on the total opposite side and opposed to the project. He stated that the first
time the Church had heard any of the complaints from neighbors was at these meetings.
He explained that in order to be a good neighbor the Church rewired the lights and
ensure that the lights are off by a certain time. He commented that some homes in
Medina are over 50,000 square feet.
Crosby stated that in any city the Council is the final step of approval and the findings of
City staff is not the final step or authorization. With regard to the issue of fairness,
Crosby indicated the Church came to the City, followed the steps, and should be
allowed to reasonably use their property.
Peter Slocum, 1752 County Road 24, was in favor of a maximum of 35,000 square foot,
or possibly 40,000; along with a multiplier of two times the sanctuary size. He
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commented that any larger buildings could request a variance. He felt that lower lights
would also help reduce the amount of light that is cast onto neighboring homes.
Smith read select information aloud from past year application processes in regard to
Woodridge Church. She thought the message to the Church was clear from past
minute discussion that expansions would not be allowed to continue. She commented
that residents had called the Church and suggested a neighborhood meeting be held to
help resolve the problems and for the Church to be a better neighbor.
Siitari commented on the matters still under discussion. He was in favor of the multiplier
of two times, and a square footage of 35,000 to 40,000.
Smith proposed adding the multiplier of two times the size of the sanctuary and a
maximum square footage of 35,000.
Siitari stated that he agreed with the multiplier but questioned why the Planning
Commission requested to use a maximum square footage of 45,000 square feet.
Finke explained that staff began with a square footage of 50,000 and the Planning
Commission chose 45,000 square feet taking into consideration the size of existing
structures, both religious, governmental, and residential in that area.
Smith commented that a member of the Planning Commission thought that the 50,000
square foot maximum was chosen because the proposed City Hall would be near that
size.
Adams commented that the first phase of City Hall would be between 35,000 and
45,000 square feet.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari, to approve an ordinance related to institutional
land uses, creating the Rural Public/Semi-Public zoning district, and removing the Urban
Industrial zoning district; amending sections 826.01, 826.21, and 826.64 et. seq.
Motion passed unanimously.
Batty commented that in an effort to save funds on the publishing of the ordinance the
Council may want to delay publishing the ordinance by title and summary until there are
four members of the Council present.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari, to table a resolution to publish the ordinance by
title and summary to the July 7, 2009 Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Siitari, to amend the ordinance to allow a multiplier of
two times the sanctuary size, and a maximum square footage of 40, 000 square feet.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property to Rural Public/Semi-Public
Batty noted that this action item would require three votes to pass and, if adopted,
suggested that the zoning map changes be delayed until the text ordinance takes
effect. He explained that staff would also like direction in regard to the
moratorium.
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari, to approve an ordinance rezoning certain property
to Rural Public/Semi-Public, delaying publication until a later date. Motion passed
unanimously.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari to direct staff to prepare a draft document to lift the
moratorium in the specific districts discussed. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Accept the Resignation of Brian Kingsley from the Park Commission
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari to accept the resignation of Brian Kingsley from the
Park Commission. Motion passed unanimously.
Adams questioned if the Council would like staff to publish an opening on the
Commission. He commented that another resident had applied at the time of the last
opening and could be contacted to determine if there was still interest. The Council
agreed with contacting the previously interested resident.
X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
A. Ordinance Work Plan
Adams stated that an application had been received but was incomplete for a text
amendment to the Business Park Zoning District. Staff questioned if the City was
interested in amending the work plan due to this specific request. He also questioned
whether the City would like to accept text amendments in the future. He explained that
the City would like to develop east to west in regard to ordinances and advised that the
property in question would not be slated for development until 2011 or 2016. Adams
stated that staff was also in question about whether to set a precedent in regard to
allowing text amendments. He stated that an advantage of allowing a text amendment
similar to this would be that the applicant was willing to cover the cost.
Finke added that the thought behind the work plan was to review the number of
ordinances that need to be adopted within the first nine months after the final approval
of the comprehensive plan. He stated the Business Park district would not be required
to be updated within the first nine months as it is compliant with the new comprehensive
plan.
Adams thought that there were some areas in the comprehensive plan that may be
beneficial to move forward in the work plan. He did not feel that this area was a top
priority.
Batty stated that one issue is whether the Council would like to change the priority of the
ordinances, which were discussed in January of 2008. Staff is already behind schedule
and questions whether the Council would like to deviate from the schedule. He advised
that another issue is the application to the City, and recommended that the application
be processed under the 60 day rule.
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Crosby viewed this situation as a possibility of development for 2011, as staging was set
for 2016.
Batty explained the development of the 60 day rule and its establishment. He stated
that applicants can force the City to make a decision on an application. Although he did
not feel that this type of application would qualify for the 60 day rule, he was unsure
what the decision would be should this go forward to litigation. He did not advise the
Council to ignore the application and explained that how quickly the application was
processed and whether it was approved would depend on the feeling about the text
amendment. He explained that the application is not amendment ready at this point.
Smith commented that the City is short staffed and having trouble getting through the
ordinances. She did not feel that the Council should deviate from the schedule.
Batty explained that the application would be reviewed and ultimately it would depend on
whether the Council would like to take the application out of order or continue with the
schedule.
Rose Lorsung, Pulse Group, spoke on behalf of the applicant and stated she thought
that the application would be a starting point and open the door for her and the City to
work together to amend the business park area. She stated that the company
interested in the site was originally interested in three properties and has now dropped
to two properties, one of which is still the Medina parcel. She stated that all of the
business park properties would not be open for development until 2016 according to
staging. She noted this is the only site within the City that would accommodate a
corporate campus. Lorsung stated that the request was to see if the City could lure the
company to the City. She explained that the development would not occur tomorrow,
but the company will choose a site for their corporate campus, and will that site be
Medina. She thought that the City would be putting a "good foot forward" in reviewing
the ordinance to determine if the company would be a good fit in the City.
Batty thought the issue before the Council was whether or not they would like to shift the
priorities in this situation.
Smith commented that although the company would bring an additional 300 to 500
employees with them, there are other issues at hand.
Crosby felt that the Council would need to see the application before a determination
could be made on the priorities.
Lorsung commented that this would allow some of the pressure to be taken off staff and
the work for this would be done by a third party consultant, at the cost of the applicant.
Adams reviewed the process for the Council and explained that if the Council chose not
to make a decision, the policy decision to move this zoning ordinance up in the timeline
would be placed on City staff. He thought it might be helpful to see a concept plan for
the site prior to making a commitment on the zoning ordinance amendment.
Lorsung felt the comments made by the Council tell the applicant that they are not in
favor of welcoming the business and a development of this size. She stated that
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although this is the only suitable parcel in Medina, this is not the only suitable parcel on
the market.
Batty explained that the application is not complete because it is not in ordinance format
or site specific. He explained the next steps once an application is received.
Smith commented that the application submitted made suggestions to the ordinance but
not anything specific to a business or building. She suggested putting those
suggestions into an ordinance form.
Lorsung questioned if the Council would be willing to reprioritize the business park
district to show good faith in this company coming to the City. She questioned what
would be lost if the company did not come. She stated the thought was that this was a
normal application and would go through the process and not come forward to the
Council immediately.
Crosby felt that he would need to see the application before a decision to reprioritize the
ordinances.
Smith commented that the Council would be willing to review the application to
determine level of interest to proceed forward with text amendments.
Crosby suggested that the applicant complete the application and it would then be
treated under the 60 day rule, and the Council would review the opportunity to
reprioritize the ordinances.
B. Uptown Hamel Monument Sign
Adams reported that he had been working with a consultant to develop possible designs
for the Uptown Hamel monument sign and brought those options to the Uptown Hamel
Association today. He displayed the different options to the Council and reviewed the
comments from the Uptown Hamel Association. Adams summarized final comments
and recommendations. Staff recommended selecting one consultant to finalize the
design option.
Smith did not like the font used on option A-1.
Siitari did not think that a large amount of money should be spent on the sign as he did
not think the sign would actually draw many more people to Uptown Hamel.
Smith suggested removing the top element from option A-2.
Adams suggested holding a public comment period for suggestions.
Crosby thought that the option of A-2, without the top element, should be further
pursued and a cost obtained. He advised that staff would bring this item before the
Council again at the July 21, 2009 Council meeting and would propose public comment
after that date.
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C. Discussion of the Monthly Water and Sewer Billing Method
Crosby stated that many comments had been received in regard to the new monthly
billing system for water and sewer. He questioned whether a routine circumstance, not
a new home with installation, was incurring the same situation. He explained that the
City did not plan for services to increase overall.
Finance Director Day commented that staff had received about 40 phone calls, which
would be about five percent of users. She displayed the water amount used by different
users in the City and a comparison between April and May. Day explained that another
point of the monthly billing was conservation and she thought people should be aware of
the amount of water they are using. She thought that benefit would be gained for
certain users in the participation of the irrigation system.
Smith commented that some people are abusing the amount of treated water used and
would not care as to the cost of the water.
Day stated that this method is frequently used by cities to bill for water and sewer and
many cities do not allow dual meters to avoid the extra cost.
Smith questioned the cost to install a new meter.
Day confirmed the total City and private plumbing installation cost to be around $1,000.
She explained that when residents are calling City staff, a cost analysis is completed to
advise residents of what would or would not be gained from the installation of the
separate meter.
The Council agreed that no changes to the policy or program would be made at this
time.
Xl. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Smith commented that at the last Northwest League meeting, it was requested by the
Metropolitan Council to hold a joint meeting, similar to past years, but the Northwest
League declined to do so. Instead, a presentation would be held in October by the
Northwest League.
Crosby stated that he was prepared to hold a summer social at his home in July,
specifically the dates of July 28, 29 or 30. He asked if there was a preference for a
date. If not, he would choose a date, possibly Thursday, July 30th and finalize plans with
Adams.
XII. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS
Moved by Smith, seconded by Siitari, to approve the bills, EFT 000491-000498 for
$37,396.03 and order check numbers 034093-034156 for $135,148.62, and payroll
check numbers 020203-020204 for $742.96 and EFT 502095-502125 for $42,965.27.
Motion passed unanimously.
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XIII. ADJOURN
Moved by Siitari, seconded by Smith, to adjourn the meeting at 10:47 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
T '27e
T.M. Crosby, -Jr., Mayor
Attest:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
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ORDER CHECKS May 29. 2009 - June 11, 2000
034093 OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT $240.00
034094 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CO. $10,805.08
034095 NAPA AUTO PART $65.47
034096 QWEST $1,030.10
034097 VALVOLINE FLEET SERVICE- $149.50
034098 ACCLAIM BENEFITS- $119.70
034099 ASSURANT $530.74
034100 BUDGET PRINTING $10.77
034101 CENTERPOINT ENERGY $178.57
034102 CHARLES CUDD LLC $10,000.00
034103 CIPHER LABORATORIES INC $1,993.63
034104 CULLIGAN-METRO $32.27
034105 DESIGNING NATURE, INC. $5,582.89
034106 DOBOS $205.75
034107 DOBOSZENSKI & SONS, INC. $10,000.00
034108 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE $335.79
034109 ELECTRON HERDERS $2,299.28
034110 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, INC $1,138.50
034111 ENGEL WATER TESTING INC $120.00
034112 EULL'S MANUFACTURING CO $375.73
034113 FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES $332.60
034114 FRONTIER $56.91
034115 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC $438.10
034116 HACH COMPANY $161.05
034117 HAGEN CHRISTENSEN & $5,347.50
034118 HAMEL BUILDING CENTER $190.60
034119 HAWKINS INC. $3,047.49
034120 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS $19,138.05
034121 HENN COOPERATIVE SEED $226.86
034122 HENN COUNTY INFO TECH $785.00
034123 HENN COUNTY TEASURER ( $1,186.75
034124 HENRYS WATERWORKS INC $7,223.98
034125 HOME TITLE INC $147.59
034126 HONEST AUTO LLC $1,500.61
034127 HOSTINGMINNESOTA.COM $17.98
034128 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS $297.52
034129 IMAGINALITY INC $1,137.50
034130 KADEMANI, RUPAM $26.31
034131 KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION $3,046.54
034132 KRAEMER MINING AND $1,416.38
034133 LARSON COMPANIES INC $3,512.51
034134 MET COUNCIL (SAC) $2,000.00
034135 MET COUNCIL ENVIRO $17,863.11
034136 MINNEAPOLIS COMM. & TECH. $70.00
034137 MINUTEMAN PRESS $1,369.82
034138 MUNICIPAL CLERKS & $35.00
034139 NELSON ELECTRIC MOTOR $100.00
034140 OFFICE DEPOT $697.32
034141 ON SITE SANITATION $403.40
034142 ORONO, CITY OF $2,024.54
034143 PITNEY BOWES(SUPPLIES) $3,173.43
034144 PLYMOUTH WAYZATA YOUTH $730.00
034145 STREICHERS INC $779.99
034146 SUN PRESS & NEWSPAPERS $31.98
034147 SUNDE LAND SURVEYING LLC $3,150.00
034148 SUPERIOR WIRELESS $58.33
034149 TALLEN & BAERTSCHI $4,158.88
034150 TIME SAVER OFFSITE SEC $157.50
034151 T-MOBILE $31.64
034152 TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY $3.16
034153 WAYZATA, CITY OF $51.25
034154 WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE $150.24
034155 XCEL ENERGY(P0B9477) $3,627.65
034156 XEROX CORPORATION $29.78
Total Order Checks $135,148.62
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E-CHECKS Mav 29, 2009 — June 11, 2009
000491E PR PERA $10,217.63
000492E ACCLAIM BENEFITS LLC $2,015.00
000493E PR PERA $10,535.83
000494E PR FED/FICA $11,201.28
000495E PR MN Deferred Comp $900.00
000496E PR STATE OF MINNESOTA $2,486.29
000497E FARMERS STATE BANK OF $20.00
000498E CITY OF MEDINA $20.00
Total Checks $37,396.03
PAYROLL CHECKS May 29, 2009 — June 11, 2009
020203 JOHNSON, DANIEL $230.87
020204 TRINH, DAVID B $512.09
Total Checks $742.96
PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT Mav 29, 2009 — June 11. 2009
502095 SIITARI, MIKE $190.87
502096 ADAMS, CHAD M. $2,764.70
502097 BARNHART, ERIN $1,372.96
502098 BELLAND, EDGAR J. $2,535.22
502099 BOECKER, KEVIN D. $2,246.08
502100 CONVERSE, KEITH A. $1,842.09
502101 CROSBY, THOMAS M. JR $327.07
502102 DAY, JEANNE M $2,059.36
502103 DINGMANN, IVAN W. $1,808.79
502104 DOMINO, CHARMANE $1,381.76
502105 DRESSEL, ROBERT P. $1,447.71
502106 FINKS, DUSTIN D $1,781.34
502107 GALLUP, JODI M $1,375.06
502108 GREGORY, THOMAS $1,917.33
502109 HALL, DAVID M. $1,756.04
502110 JESSEN, JEREMIAH S $1,376.99
502111 KLAERS GROTHE, ANNE M. $582.66
502112 LANE, LINDA $1,271.04
502113 LEUER, GREGORY J. $1,363.93
502114 MAROHNIC, NICHOLAS $530.31
502115 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. $1,586.29
502116 MCKINLEY, JOSHUA D $548.19
502117 NELSON, JASON $1,966.80
502118 PETERSON-DUFRESNE, DEBRA $1,245.91
502119 PORTINEN, TERI $1,272.91
502120 REINKING, DEREK M $1,367.12
502121 SCHERER, STEVEN T. $1,833.11
502122 SMITH, CAROLYN A. $230.87
502123 VIEAU, CECILIA M. $1,100.34
502124 VINCK, JOHN J. $1,651.55
502125 WEIR, ELIZABETH V $230.87
Total Payroll Direct Deposit $42,965.27
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