Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/17/86 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - JUNE 17, 1986 9251 Robert Anderson $ 950.24 9252 Jill E. Hodapp 808.36 9253 Mark Moran 930.26 9254 Michael Rouillard 975.81 9255 Michael Sankey 1,226.41 9256 James Dillman 945.96 9257 Robert Dressel 760.44 9258 Francis Pumarlo 631.64 9259 Karen Dahlberg 465.18 9260 JoEllen Hurr 846.06 9261 Donna Roeh1 846.06 9262 Laura Skarda 462.21 9263 Sandra Larson 227.10 9264 Troy Starcznski 191.06 9265 Farmers State Bank 1,696.64 -x' 9266 Commissioner of Revenue 775.70 9267 P.E.R.A. 823.48 9268 Social Secrity Retirement Div. 523.43 $14,086.04 a e) 8708 Jennifer Larson $ 39.42 8709 David Schmit 84.75 $ 124.17 ORDER CHECKS - JUNE 17, 1986 4898 Social Security Retirement Div. $ 523.43 4899 P.E.R.A. 1,108.33 $ 1,64.76 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, June 17, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers William Reiser, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Heideman, Robert Mitchell at 7:30 P.M.; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Attorney, Ron Batty 1. TOM HAISLET APPEAL Council met as a Board of Appeals to consider a request from Tom Haislet that he be allowed to continue work, as planned, on their house at 1902 Homestead Tr. Loren Kohnen, Building Inspector, explained that the Haislets had been told that they must meet the State Building Code Energy Requirements, in October of 1985, if they wished to move a house in Medina from 325 Co. Rd. 24. Tom Haislet asked what they needed to present to the Inspector so that they could continue work. Loren Kohnen stated that he needed heat calculations. Thomas Anderson explained that the State Building Code Division would review and rule on any decision made by the City Council. Tom Jacobs, Orono Building Inspector, stated that inadequate infoLmation has been presented and he recommended that the appeal be denied. Tom Haislet stated that his appraiser had talked with Loren Kohnen and had prepared docu- mentation based on that conversation. Tom Jacobs explained that the appraiser shouldbe able to prepare heat loss calculations as they must be educated in that field. Thomas Anderson explained that the Haislets had also asked if they might complete some work in the basement. Ron Batty explained that they should be made aware of the fact that they would be doing the work at their own risk. Tom Haislet stated that they would like to install the well, build stairways and have electrical service connected to the house. Joanne Haislet asked if the bond could also be extended beyond the July 1st expiration date. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to extend the term of the bond posted by Tom Haislet until September 1, 1986, which would allow the Haislets to continue work in the basement, connect electricity to the basement, install the well and stairways according to regulations and that they continue with procedures outlined by the State Building Code, with the Hais- lets to be aware of the fact that they continue at their own risk. Motion declared carried 2. TEMROC Pat Cienciwa, President of Temroc a manufacturing company presently located in Plymouth, explained that they are researching the possibility of relocating in Medina. He explained that there are three companies in the corporation and that they have looked at property near Willow Dr. and Hwy. 55. He stated that the three companies employ approximately 160 people, with a number of them living west of Medina. He explained that they would utilize the railroad tracks for product shipment. Thomas Anerson reported that he had discussed the reloaction with Mr. Cienciwa and the possibility of using tax increment or Industrial Revenue Bonds. Councilmembers expressed interest in the relocation and asked that Mr. Cienciwa meet with the Zoning Administrator. 3. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items: Hunter Farms barn compliance to city ordinance Update on 1986 road construction Baker Park Golf Course Bob Mueller, M and P Utilities City Board of Appeals Motion declared carried 78 4. MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 1986 Anne Heideman asked that "private" be spelled correctly on Page 73, first line. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of June 3, 1986 as corrected. Motion declared carried 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT Peddlers Licenses Ron Batty presented information regarding licensing of peddlers in several cities. Council discussed types of door-to-door peddlers that they would like to license and also licensing of the sale of products at a location not owned by a seller. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to authorize the Attorney to prepare an ordinance allowing for the licensing of door-to-door peddlers and transient merchants, with fees set by City Council; exception to be charitable organizations, with city staff to have input as to content of the ordinance. Motion declared carried Firearms Discharge Ordinance Michael Sankey stated that he had not completed work on the ordinance. Moved by Hedieman, seconded by Scherer to table the Firearms Discharge Ordinance until July 1. Motion declared carried Junkcar Ordinance William Reiser reported that he had gotten calls regarding the police enforcing the abandoned car ordinance. Michael Sankey stated that he had take care of cars in Independence Beach, Medina Morn- ingside, on Hamel Rd. and Brockton Lane. He stated that he would be willing to try and work out arrangements with anyone who asked. 6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Medina Manor Easement Council discussed a letter from Bonestroo regarding a request for $803.48, from Bob Zarracina, for a 50' by 30' permanent easement for street and tuility purposes and for a 50' by 20' temporary easement, at the end of Highcrest Dr.; the easement to be used for snow storage in the winter. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to approve payment of $803.48 to Robert and Kathleen Zarracina for temporary and permanent easements at the end of Highcrest Dr. Motion declared carried Medina Morningside Sewer Connections Donna Roehl reported that letters had been sent to five homeowners giving them notice that their house must be connected to the Medina Morningside sewer by June 20, 1986. She stated that she had received response from three of the owners. She also explained that the Community Development Block Grant Rehab Fund had no appli- cations pending and asked whether Council wished to offer funding for sewer connection to the remaining homeowners. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to extend the connection time for Medina Morning - side homeowners until July 10, 1986 and to issue grants in the amount of $1500 each, to those who qualify. Motion declared carried Road Repair Report Wilfred Scherer reported that $18,000 had been spent on Hunter Dr.; $10,000 on Meadow - woods Tr.; $10,000 on Hamel Rd.; $7,000 on Willow Dr. So.; with plans to repair Ever- green Rd. at a cost of $5-10,000 and Tamarack Dr. So. to receive a second layer of fabric, as a precautionary measure, at a cost of $15,000. Clerk was directed to look into collecting the amount of money owed by the Groves Co. for sealcoating of Meadowwoods Tr. 7. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Paddy and Anne Theis, Variance JoEllen Hurr reported that the Theis's have requested a variance to construct a second 79 detached storage building at 4651 Walnut St. She stated that the three lots owned by the applicant had been combined and that the existing garage could not be attached to the house at the time it was built because of poor soils. She stated that the request also included a setback variance of 7 feet to allow the new structure to be aligned with the existing house and garage. Anne Theis responded to a letter received from Charles Pangier that they have two spayed female dogs 11 and 13 years of age and do not intend to raise puppies. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a 7 ft. frontyard setback variance and a variance for a second accessory building on Lots 5,6,7, Block 9, owned by Paddy and Anne Theis; reason for the variance being the unstable ground substantiated by soil borings completed in 1985 and to allow the proposed structure to be aligned with the existing buildings on the property. Motion declared carried TerWisscha Construction Co., Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr reviewed tha pllication of TerWisscha Inc. to use the building at 95 Hamel Rd. for an office for their construction company, plus living quarters for five company foremen. She reviewed list of Planning Commission recommendations stating that the office would be located on the first floor, bedrooms would sleep no more than six people and lighting would meet Performance Standards. Donna Roehl asked about the cities ordinance regarding the number of unrelated people that may reside in a dwelling. JoEllen Hurr stated that this is a commercial business. Mr. TerWisscha stated that the main objective is for an office and that the upstairs bed- rooms lend themselves to lodging accomodations. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit for Ter Wisscha Construction Co. to use the building at 95 Hamel Rd. for an office with lodging rooms for no more than five people on the upper level and according to list of recommendations made by the Planning Commission. Motion declared carried Thomas Ogland, Subdivision Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 86-43, granting Preliminary Subdivision approval to Thomas Ogland for Hollybush Hills, with letter received from Mr. Piper to be clarified. Motion declared carried Peterson/Johnson, Subdivision Ron Batty explained that he had not completed research as to whether or not Art Peabody had provided an additional 30 ft. for a road easement when he had platted Melody Meadows. JoEllen Hurr stated that if an additional 30 ft. were to be taken from the property owned by Mr.'s Peterson and Johnson, two of their lots would be undersized. Thomas Anderson stated that these applicants should not be held responsible for the problem if the city needs an additional 30 ft. Moved by Heideman to table the matter pending resolution of the easement question. Motion not seconded. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to grant Preliminary Subdivision approval to the Peterson/Johnson subdivision, assuming resolution of the 30 ft. easement question,either through Art Peabody or the applicants. Motion declared carried Cavanaugh/Dabrowski, Subdivision/Combination Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 86-45, granting Preliminary Combination/Subdivision approval to Cavanaugh/Dabrowski for Lots 11,12,13,14,15,16, Block 2, Independence Beach. Motion declared carried 80 Steve Wirtjes Subdivision, Windance Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 86-46, granting preliminary approval to Wirtjes Construction for subdivision of Windance on Tamarack Dr. Motion declared carried Leonard Schlosser Subdivision, Maple Trail Moved by Reiser, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 86-47 granting final sub- division approval to Leonard and Bernice Schlosser for Maple Trail, located at Hwy. 55 and Pioneer Tr. Motion declared carried Woodlake Landfill JoEllen Hurr reported that a meeting had been scheduled with Woodlake to discuss Bruce Liesch's recommendations for the landfill and proposed expansion area # 2. She stated that she would have a report for the July 1st meeting. Motion declared carried Lutz Elm Creek Addition JoEllen Hurr explained that Jim Lutz would like to have six street lights installed in the Elm Creek Addition and that the Police Department believed that two lights would be sufficient. She stated that the cost would be $12.70 for the stype that Mr. Lutz wished to have installed compared to $ 9.40 per month for the conventional street lights used in other areas of the city. Donna Roehl reported that the Groves Co. had paid up -front money for the decorative lights that they had installed in Meadowwoods Farm. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to require Jim Lutz to install conventional street lights in the Elm Creek Addition according to the plan approved by the Police Department or to pay for a style and number of lights that he prefers. Motion declared carried JoEllen Hurr also reported that trucks working on the utility and street project in the subdivision were using Red Fox Dr. which violated the teams of the Development Contract. She explained that Mr. Lutz had requested that the city either post the street to 4 ton weight limits or install signs such as "No Trucks Allowed." Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to inform Jim Lutz that we must enforce the terms of the development contract and that he should install traffic signs to keep trucks off of Red Fox Dr. Motion declared carried Wilfred Scherer asked if Mr. Lutz had complied with the Elm Creek Watershed Commission regulations. JoEllen Hurr stated that he had met with someone from the Watershed Commission and had resolved the problems. M and P Utilities Thomas Anderson stated that Robert Mueller had spoken to him regarding the City Council hearing his request for a letter to be sent to the State informing them that the M and P Utilitiy property is zoned Commercial and that they operate a Commercial business. He explained that the statement is necessary for M and P to secure a license to purchase used vehicles for their business use, from specific sources. JoEllen Hurr stated that she had spoken to Mr. Meuller and had told him she would put the information together for the Council for the July 1st meeting. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table the matter until July l,pending receipt of information. Motion declared carried Bob Mueller asked if he could address the Council as he had tried to bring the matter before the Council on three occasions since March and had not been allowed to appear before them. He presented a letter from the State asking for a statement from the city that the property is zoned Commercial Anne Heideman stated that she wished to have time to study the material before discussing the request. Hunter Farms Barns Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to authorize the Zoning Administrator to write letters to property owners in Hunter Farms telling them that they must bring barns and accessory buildings into compliance with City Ordinance and that lot surveys are required for any animal structure. Motion declared carried Baker Park Golf Course JoEllen Hurr reminded the Council of the June 19th meeting at which the Park Reserve District is to explain plans to expand Baker Park Golf Course. 8. 1986-87 LIQUOR LICENSES JoEllen Hurr explained that the Westbound Liquor Conditional Use Permit would be heard by the Planning Commission on July 8th. Donna Roehl explained that the City Council would need to approve or deny the permit on a one year basis as the State would not accept a license for a portion of a year. Anne Heideman asked that Council be notified immediately if the applicant does not pro- ceed with the application before the Planning Commission. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to approve the following licenses for the 1986-87 licensing period: On Sale Intoxicating Liquor Medina Recreations Big Woods Saloon Inn Kahoots Rolling Green Country Club Sunday Liquor Medina Recreations Big Woods Saloon Inn Kahoots Rolling Green Country Club Off Sale Non Intoxicating Tom's Superette Suburban Hennepin Parks Set Up License American Legion John Pohlker Post Motion declared carried Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor Medina Recreations Big Woods Saloon Inn Kahoots Westbound Liquors Stop 'N Go Liquors On Sale Non Intoxicating Liquor American Legion John Pohlker Post Medina Pizza Factory Suburban Hennepin Parks Dance Permit Medina Recreations 9. CITY ORDINANCE BOARD OF APPEALS Ron Batty explained that he wanted the City Council to consider changing the Cities ordinance to allow the Council to appoint either a permanent or ad hoc Board of Appeals. He explained that under State Statute such a board must be qualified either by training or experience. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to authorize the City Attorney to draft an amend- ment to City Ordinance removing Council from acting as a Board of Appeals but authorizing the Council to appoint an ad hoc board. Motion declared carried 81 10. PARK IMPROVEMENTS Anne Heideman explained that she and Jim Dillman had inspected the Hunter Farms park and had decided the following items should be completed: Horse shoe pits removed; Basketball backstop installed; existing garage removed and new building built at a size of 10' x 16' with electricity to building. Regarding Medina Morningside Park she reported that benches such as in Hunter Farms park should be installed as the field is used extensively for T-Ball. The existing benches could then be moved to the Independence Beach Park. 82 Donna Roehl stated that picnic facilities should be provided to Holy Name Park as many picnickers use the area. Anne Heideman explained that picnic tables and two barbeques would be installed later in the summer. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to proceed with plans for park facilities according to Anne Heideman's suggestions. Motion declared carried Anne Heideman stated that she did not have a cost figure for a new park building. 11. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to pay the bills; Order Checks # 4898-4899 in the amount of $1636.76 and Payroll Checks # 9251-9268 and 8708-8709 in the amount of $ 14,211.21. Motion declared carried Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Clerk -Treasurer June 17, 1986 .47/4V41 Ma or 1 0