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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 2006
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on June 20, 2006 at 7:00
a.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Workman presided.
I. ROLL CALL
Members present: Brinkman, Cavanaugh, Smith, Weir, and Workman.
Members absent: None.
Also present: City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, Police Chief Ed
Be'land. Finance Director Jeanne Day, City Planner Rose Lorsung. City Planner
Consultant Sarah Schield, City Administrator Chad Adams, Public Works
Superintendent Joe Paumen, and Recording Secretary Lauren McKay.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Adams requested addition of an Ordinance repealing a few sections of the city code's
alcohol sections that are out of date. Adams stated there are currently three city code
sections and only one is needed, which will be added to new business under F. He
stated there is an Estoppels Certificate to be added to the Wild Meadows agenda item.
He also added an item under the City Administrator report, item B, the City of Maple
Plain's request to annex properties in Medina.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion
,passed unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the June 6, 2006 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
There were no corrections to the June 6 minutes.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to approve the May 16, 2006 regular City Council
meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Adam's Pest Control
1. Resolution Granting Preliminary Plat Approval for Jan-Har Limited
Partnership for Property Located at 922 State Highway 55
2. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit Approval for Jan-Har
Limited Partnership for Property Located at 922 State Highway 55
3. Resolution Granting Site Plan Approval for Jan-Har Limited Partnership
for Property Located at 922 State Highway 55
B. Approve Liquor Licenses, July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
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Moved Smith, seconded by Weir, to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed
unanimously.
VI. COMMENTS
A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda
There were none.
B. Park Commission
Adams stated there was the annual park tour on June 6`h. He stated there is an open
house regarding the County Road 19 trail on June 21st and notices were sent out to all
residences that adjoin County Road 19, as well as the whole Lake Independence
neighborhood. He stated the Commission will likely discuss in later in July or August
and subsequently make recommendations to the Council in July and August. Adams
stated Capital Improvement Planning for 2007 is also on agenda.
Smith asked about e-mails and letters regarding the trail and asked if they would be
available for June 21st meeting, to which Adams responded they would probably not be
available until the commissions' more substantive discussion meeting in July or August.
Workman asked if the timeline for approval addressed funding. Adams stated the
funding is through a federal grant, coordinated through Hennepin County. He stated
there are potential requirements from Medina, Loretto, which may result in necessary
funding on top of the grant funds.
Park Commissioner Galen Bruer stated the park district may contribute, but it is
basically federal ground. Smith stated residents believe Medina is picking up part of the
bill and the funding must be clarified.
Adams said the timeline is not finalized, but a final recommendation must be made in
the next several months. He stated Hennepin County is cooperating with the cities as
much as they can.
Bruer stated that Hennepin County is looking for Medina and Lorretto agreement before
the trail goes in.
C. Planning Commission
City Planner Lorsung stated at the last PC the CUP for the Evanson family for an indoor
arena was recommended with conditions. She explained that the Planning Commission
agreed with the Willow Hill Preserve preliminary plat recommendation, but questioned
the entrance off of Willow. She also noted the Commission reviewed the sign
ordinance, and the Planning Commission will be sending the issue on to the City Council
in an upcoming meeting. Lorsung reviewed six items on the Planning Commission's next
agenda and reminded the Council and residents that there are 2 open houses for the
Comprehensive Plan on transportation planning and informed the audience of dates and
locations.
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Brinkman asked about sign ordinance and how it came up again. Lorsung stated it is a
city-wide update and part of city-wide ordinance clean-up. She stated the conflicting
language was addressed and the ordinance was reviewed. She said the Planning
Commission has been working with Staff to identify and clean up several ordinances.
Adams stated the initial public hearing of the ordinance was delayed initially from
October 2005 and has been on several Planning Commission agendas, most recently
receiving approval on June 19th.
Brinkman stated that the community is worried that it has been changed since initial
discussions. Lorsung stated she has received a few calls from business owners who
were worried about the new ordinance, and stated that the new ordinance is more
flexible. not more restrictive. Brinkman asked if it changed substantially. Brinkman
asked what the changes were; Lorsung replied that it took away language that was
discriminatory toward certain types of businesses.
City Attorney Batty stated two things happened and that a couple of cities have had
legal challenges to their ordinance regarding specific language allowed on signs. Batty
stated that the City noticed the conflicting language. This new ordinance is part of the
clean-up and review.
Smith commented that as this issue is coming up, and before it goes to the Planning
Commission, certain things that have been discussed by the Council should be
addressed. She stated that the ordinance that has gone through the Planning
Commission did not include and address the concerns of the City Council.
Workman stated that he feels blindsided and Brinkman agreed. Adams reminded the
City Council that it has been on the Planning Commission agenda and that Lorsung has
been updating the City Council verbally at meetings and in Council packet reports for
several months.
Brinkman stated that there are documents going out to business owners before the City
Council has reviewed them. Smith stated her point is that there is one issue, how a sign
is defined, that is significant. She stated it would have been better to have a procedure
in place, before the ordinance goes through the Planning Commission, for the Council to
review it. Workman stated he may not remember the specific issue because it was
brought up so long ago, in October and he is not used to such a long timeline.
Smith sated she is asking, if an ordinance is going to be updated, it be brought to the
attention of the Council specifically.
Lorsung stated she is confused because the City Council has not received it. Smith
explained that the ordinance has been taken through the Planning Commission, and
doubts that the Planning Commission has discussed the issue that was discussed by
the Council. She stated there is the potential that the ordinance could go back to the
Planning Commission if it is not approved by the Council.
Brinkman stated his problem is that something went out to business owners that may
not be taken into effect. Lorsung and Schield stated it is in draft form and if there is a
request to review, it has to go out to the business owner requesting as it is a public
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record. Workman stated that if something goes out, even in draft form, the Council
should have a copy. Adams stated that the Tree Preservation ordinance went out with
review from the Council.
Smith re -explained that as the Planning Commission brings ordinances up to date, that
the Council receives a list of ordinances that will be up for review. She stated she does
not want to be updated all of the time. Lorsung said she has a list, which she will
provide to the Council. Smith asked that it be in the update during the City Council
meetings.
Cavanaugh asked that the Planning Commission encapsulate the issues and if there are
issues that come up, to please notify the Council members. Lorsung stated she
received the same comments as the Council and that they gave out the information.
Smith asked for the opportunity to review the ordinances and has the Council done
anything about how to define a sign because the current ordinance does not work?
Lorsung apologized and added that she gave a verbal update at the last meeting, and
that the Council did not have time to discuss it in depth.
Workman stated that lately changes are going faster and it may be difficult for the
Council to catch up. Smith agreed with the statement. Weir added there are many
factors and a history behind these issues.
Cavanaugh stated he received a call from a business owner and that the sign ordinance
will affect the business significantly. Adams told Cavanaugh to bring up the issue with
Staff after the meeting so that staff may determine the impact. Workman stated the
Council wants to be involved in the conversation at a much earlier date.
VII. PRESENTATION
2005 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter — Kern, DeWenter,
Viere
Janel Bitzan of Kern, DeWentere, and Viere reviewed the auditor's report. She pointed
out in the Audited Financial Statement that there is an unqualified opinion on the report,
which is the highest opinion that can be received on Financial Statements.
Bitzan turned to the Management Letter and reviewed it for the Council.
Smith clarified, regarding page 8, that 15 staff members were not added and a lot of the
money was spent on planning. Workman stated much of it is reimbursable. Biszen
stated it will show as an expenditure now, but will show up as revenue once the
developers reimburse the City.
Bitzan noted that, regarding Water and Sewer Funds shown on page 10 and 11 of the
Management Letter, the city has done well covering depreciation expenses.
Workman asked about the numbers that were used to calculate depreciation. Finance
Director Jeanne Day stated it varies, but is rated 40 — 60 years for various parts of
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infrastructure on original costs, not replacement costs. Workman asked that it be
calculated on replacement costs, factoring in inflation, so it is not misleading.
Bitzan stated that, regarding Debt Service Funds on page 12, it appears assets are
quite less, but she explained the assets will increase as more taxes are collected.
Biszen explained that the largest change is invested in Capital Assets, Net of Related
Debt. This relates to new assets, such as infrastructure, that have been added. She
stated that on page 14, the largest change is with Capital Grants and Contributions,
which was due to new infrastructure that was added in 2005, much of which was paid by
developers.
Bitzan stated there are a few recommendations and that no major problems were found.
She mentioned there is a recommendation to review the investment policy.
Cavanaugh asked who is responsible for the online banking and wire transfers and who
has signatory authority to make online and wire transfers. Adams stated there is not a
policy currently. It was recommended the City look into creating policies. Day stated all
authorized check writers are authorized to do online banking. She stated Staff would
like to bring to the Council an all-inclusive financial management package this fall.
Workman stated he no longer signs checks. Day stated it is an electronic block, and
those are not released without Council approval and that all checks require two
signatures.
Cavanaugh stated his concern about wire transfers, and that any of the check signers
could transfer money. Day stated there are many "red flags" that would go off before a
large transfer was made, but theoretically, only one of the authorized signers could
make a large transfer. Cavanaugh stated he would like more control and Adams replied
that this fall there will be a financial management package introduced. Cavanaugh
stated he would like some controls over wire transfers and online banking before the
package is presented in the fall.
Brinkman asked what else has changed with the financial management. Day stated the
electronic signature block and investments, which have been transfers, have been
discussed and included in the Council update. Brinkman stated a recommendation
should be proposed and put into effect immediately.
Workman suggested the dollar level that would require authorization should be from
$50,000 to $100,000. Cavanaugh said $100,000 would be okay with him. Day stated
that $100,000 would have to be authorized to cover the claims that are authorized.
Adams stated that the Council should give Staff at least two weeks to review the
process and come back to the Council with a recommendation.
Smith stated she is impressed with what Day has done in the Finance Department and
that the City Council could wait two weeks in order to discuss the issue with Staff and
determine a recommendation. Workman stated he is comfortable with such a timeline.
Adams stated that Workman still reviews the checks and reviews them before they are
sent.
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Brinkman stated his concern is potential errors. Workman stated it is easy to make a
mistake and that is the biggest concern. He stated he believes the Staff does a good
job. Cavanaugh stated that he is also impressed with the reports an asked if the 5.6%
return is on the $11 million, and Day replied she has only invested $5 million.
Weir asked if there is a proposal for the next meeting. Day replied that over the
summer they will be reviewing other cities' policies and making a recommendation on
the broader financial package.
Smith stated that the checks going out are about $500,000. Day stated that there has
been $5 million of investment activities, and that there will not be as much investment
activity in the future. Smith stated those kinds of transactions make her feel very
comfortable.
Workman stated that the City looks good through the audit process and that there is a
new direction with the Finance Director and he is looking forward to it. Smith stated she
supports the notion that there are plenty of Staff to run the department in a "common-
sense" way. Workman stated the City is finally of the size to support such a change.
Moved Weir, seconded by Cavanaugh, to accept the Report. Motion passed
unanimously.
VII1. OLD BUSINESS
A. Ordinance Related to Tree Preservation and Replacement
Lorsung went through the Ordinance and explained the table was clarified as directed by
the Council. cleaned up the allowed disturbance information, removed the commercial
district language so the current ordinance governing commercial districts will remain,
and included language regarding trees in public right-of-ways in subdivisions, and a few
other minor additions.
Cavanaugh asked for clarification of the sizes and percentages listed on the chart on
page 13, section 7. He stated that the numbers have change quite a bit from the draft
the Council reviewed a month ago. Lorsung stated that they took out part that talked
about significant trees and clarified allowed disturbances. She stated the allowed
acreage of disturbance has not changed.
Weir asked for clarification about percentages, acreage, and total trees. Lorsung
replied that it is total trees. Smith recommends changing "up to 10 total trees" and
similar and that there has not been a house so large to eliminate 3 acres. She stated
that they should not say removal of "up to 25 trees" and the City should go by acreage.
Weir asked how it would be administered. Lorsung replied she does not have any ideas
about how it could be changed.
Brinkman stated the Council struggled with "significant trees," and asked about a mass
of trees that needed to be cleared out, which was not addressed by ordinance. He
asked if the mass could be cleared which would significantly change the landscape. He
suggested the ordinance discuss the "mass." or "screening" and about how it would
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address such things. He stated there are many places where if an entire mass was
cleared, the land would not be covered. He asked if there is a way to address huge
changes in landscape.
Smith stated her point was that they were not going to count trees, and there are
number limits in the ordinance. Weir clarified the definition of "trees." Smith proposed
taking out the counting of trees, and stated it is much easier to count acreage.
Brinkman asked why it is a problem with the numbers. Smith gave the example that if
an entire lot is treed, the numbers may not allow someone to cut down enough trees to
build their house. She stated she believes the point is to minimize clear -cutting of trees
and Brinkman said without mitigation.
Smith stated that residents have a right to build a house and it should be measured in
acres, not in trees. Lorsung stated this ordinance addresses properties that do not have
many trees, for example a lot with only 25 trees. Smith stated that it should still be
counted in acres, because a landowner may need to cut down all of their trees in order
to build.
Workman asked if there should be a building -site exemption and Lorsung stated that
would simplify the ordinance. She stated that allowing building pad, septic, to be
exempt, would very much clarify the ordinance.
Workman stated such a change is reasonable, and Weir agreed. Lorsung stated the
principle structure should be noted. Smith stated she likes this compromise.
Workman asked if this only applies if someone wants to redevelop their property.
Lorsung stated that there would be a violation if someone cut all of their trees and read
from the ordinance. Weir has a problem with such language.
Batty stated that if a person is not applying for any applications, the ordinance does not
affect them. He stated an application triggers the ordinance, but questions how the City
monitors someone who removes trees and then applies for the permit after the fact.
Batty said his concern is about the one-year prior date and stated that if it was adopted
tonight. it would be a fixed date in 2005 and even 25 years down the road, it will create
administrative difficulty. He explained from a legal perspective, the nature of ordinances
is to change the law. He stated a criminal provision would be not right, that this is a civil
provision and there is some legal issue with the ability to go back in time. He stated it is
made worse because there is a punitive punishment.
Workman asked about a case where the property was sold. Batty stated that going
forward, a look -back provision makes some sense, but that it be a mobile date rather
than a concrete one. Batty stated the application of the permit would apply if someone
changed their mind about subdividing a year or two down the road and then there would
be a penalty.
Smith asked how soon a person could go back. Batty clarified that it would be one year
prior from the application. Weir stated that it was her intent to prevent pre-emptive
cutting, and as written, subdivision 5 invites pre-emptive cutting.
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Workman stated there might be economic consequences for the landowner. Weir
asked if the Council is better off with Subdivision 5, the one-year prior language, in the
ordinance or to leave it out.
Workman stated that people do not plan in advance for development and this ordinance
should be left as is. Smith asked what happens when instances where people change
the landscape (such as filling in a wetland to build a road) before their application arise.
Batty stated that such instances are different.
Weir asked if the Council needs to leave it one year and whether or not it was clearly
written. Batty stated it could be changed and said the debate will be whether or not a
year is sufficient. He stated the other complication is that it has to be written this way so
there is a moving date. He explained it will take a full year until it is in full affect and
there will be a one-year look -back, but no later than the date of adoption.
Workman stated this will need to be sent back for the worksite clarification, and then
asked about the average site. Smith stated there are fire codes about how close trees
can be to a house and Workman asked how far that was. Lorsung replied that a
disturbance within the normal mitigation would be allowed and that within the building
envelope, the property owner could clear the trees.
Workman stated he wants a mitigation for a yard in the ordinance, but does not want to
allow a 5-acre yard. Cavanaugh pointed out that on a 1/2 acre lot, only 3000 square
feet could be cleared. He stated his concern is that the ordinance has changed from the
last draft and is much more restrictive, pointing out that it went from 15% of old growth
to 15% of significant trees, and that the number used in the old draft was be 30%.
Smith noted Subdivision 7, and the definition of "Significant Trees," and said the
language will be changed so the Council will not have to deal with such things.
Brinkman asked if the ordinance will address issues such as along Sioux Drive, where
many trees were cut down. Lorsung stated that was a city project. Brinkman asked if
the Tree Preservation Ordinance will affect any city projects, and Weir replied that it is
strictly targeted at residential development.
Brinkman asked if limiting it to1.75 acres would be okay. Workman stated with 1.75
acres, a small lot could be completely cleared. Cavanaugh asked about the zoning, and
Lorsung replied it applies to all residentially zoned property.
Brinkman asked about the purpose of this ordinance and Weir stated it is to keep the
City looking nice. Smith stated it is to protect valuable woodlands. Smith noted,
however, that at some point, within restrictions, people have a right to put a house
where they want.
Lorsung stated there could be a 50-foot radius around the house for yard could be
proposed and anything more would need to be mitigated, including driveway and
setback. Cavanaugh asked for clarification, Lorsung said the driveway, septic, and
house pad would not have to be mitigated. Lorsung said all check requirements have to
be updated, and Smith replied it needs to be done this way.
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Weir asked if it was just the footprint that would be allowed, and Lorsung said that it is a
50-foot radius around the footprint. Lorsung said anything outside the 50-foot radius, or
whatever area is decided, will have to be mitigated.
Cavanaugh stated he still does not understand everything about the ordinance.
Smith asked for a drawing to be added to the ordinance. Weir stated it was simple to
interpret. Lorsung read the exemptions regarding removing trees in public right-of-way
which she stated was a discussion at the last Council meeting.
Cavanaugh asked about private drives, and Lorsung replied a private road could be
included in the new language. She stated there would be text and a picture. She asked
how many feet the Council will allow, Workman and Smith said that they like 50-feet.
Brinkman asked about private roads, and stated that this will be the first time any private
road is included in such language and it is the first time private roads will be exempt
from mitigation.
Cavanaugh stated that there has to be some provision. Brinkman said typically a
developer is fine planting trees. Smith stated that the ordinance being debated applies
after lots are split. Smith and Workman stated that this is only for single-family lots, not
subdivisions and Lorsung concurred. Brinkman asked if this applies to the private road
that might lead into a 100-acre plot and suggested a private road not be included in the
ordinance.
Smith asked if a pool counts as a principle structure, Lorsung stated it is not, that it is an
accessory. Smith asked if it would have to be mitigated if it is not in the 50-foot radius,
Lorsung replied that it would. Cavanaugh asked if it could be a "floating" 50 feet,
Workman suggested it be an average of 50-foot radius. Lorsung said that is what she
had. Smith clarified that they could have 25 feet on one side, 75 on one side of the
house. Lorsung stated that is fine. Weir stated that makes sense to her. All agreed.
The Council directed Staff to prepare changes relating to the 50-foot average radius and
bring back to Council at next meeting.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Wild Meadows
1. Amended and Restated Conservation Easement
2. Management Plan
3. Assignment of Conservation Easement to Minnesota Land Trust
4. Estoppels Certificate
Batty reviewed the easement. He stated it has been worked on for the last 5 years. He
stated the big picture is a large portion of the subdivision that is the subject of
conservation easement that was acquired bit -by -bit as the subdivision went in. He
stated it was the intent of the city from the beginning to collect the easements and turn
them over to the land trust. Batty stated the documents tonight deal with final
acceptance of easement and will be turned over to land trust as long as Council agrees.
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He stated there have been tours and everyone is happy. He stated the management
plan will outline how areas will be managed.
Sarah Sonsalla, from Kennedy an Graven, explained the conservation easement wraps
up the conservation easements for 5 actions. She stated this easement is all -
encompassing and asked for approval. She said a border soil easement will go over
wetlands and has been reviewed. She stated two easements will co -exist and
requested Restoration Development execute additional trail deeds and sewer
easements, which will be given to the City on Friday at the closing.
Sonsalla stated the assignment agreement will sign easements over to the Minnesota
Land Trust. She explained the Minnesota Land Trust has no further issues and will take
over the easements on Friday pending Council approval. She said there is an estoppels
certificate stating City is satisfied with the easement and management plan.
Brinkman asked if this is consistent with other uses. He asked if the owners need to get
permission and asked if this is customary. Sonsalla stated this was custom-made for
Wild Meadows and the Minnesota Land Trust.
Brinkman asked who was responsible to review it from the City's point of view, and Batty
responded it was he and Sonsalla. Batty explained that the document was an
agreement among three parties.
Brinkman asked if it was the same document approved 5 years ago, to which Batty
replied that it is essentially the same. Sonsalla stated the only change is the first
paragraph, which states that all previous easements were replaced by this one.
Batty stated the City would end up with no less than it thought it would 5 years ago.
Batty stated it has taken a year to work through and this is the same document.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to approve amended and restated Conservation
Easement, management plan, the assignment of the Conservation Easement to the
Minnesota Land Trust, and Estoppels Certificate, as requested. Motion passed
unanimously.
B. Request for Proposal — Functional Assessment of Wetlands
Adams explained quotes were received earlier this spring and that there is a more
formal RFP attached in the packet. He stated Staff is asking for approval to advertise
the RFP and asked the date be changed to August 2, 2006.
Weir asked if it is a good thing for an RFP to not have a cap on the budget, and
Workman replied it is better in this case to not have a cap. Smith stated this is not the
first time it has been done and that the Council knows what it is getting into.
Adams stated this case is unique because the City has received 2 quotes, and has a
general idea for a budget estimate. Lorsung stated that the City will be getting their
moneys worth. Smith stated the Council will be able to prioritize wetlands which really
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need to be protected. Lorsung stated that it needs to address Elm Creek since that is
where a lot of changes have been made.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to approve the Request for Proposal — Functional
Assessment of Wetlands, as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS)
1. Ordinance Amending Section 720 of the Medina Code of Ordinances
2. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 406 By Title
and Summary
Batty said this situation arose because an application for variance arose with a septic
system, and it was discovered there was not a variance procedure within ordinance. He
explained regulations require they have such a provision.
Batty noted the ordinance adds back a slightly different variance ordinance with slight
changes. He said there are minor changes, which specifically adopt rules that allow
performance systems. He stated this section was intended to be adopted and the
provision is to explicitly call out the section to allow performance systems.
Batty stated adopting this ordinance will restore to what the City believed was the
ordinance.
Moved by Brinkman, seconded by Cavanaugh, to approve Ordinance Amending Section
720 of the Medina Code of Ordinances, as requested. Motion passed unanimously.
Smith stated the Council should discuss mandatory pumping and reporting. Workman
stated there needs to be a database registering all septic systems and a date that the
system needs to be inspected. Workman asked Staff to work on such an ordinance.
Adams stated it will be discussed during budget discussions.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Smith, to authorize the Publication of Ordinance No. 406
By Title and Summary. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Resolution Granting Approval of a Variance for Jason and Stephanie Ley
for Property Located at 485 Vixen Road
Lorsung stated the property being discussed is zoned rural residential. She stated the
application came in for a building permit and during their review, Staff noticed extensive
wetlands on the site. She stated that it was called out to a septic designer and stated it
resulted in staff questioning the setback. She stated it was a 75-foot setback regardless
type of wetland.
Lorsung stated the applicants asked the City to do a boundary assessment to figure out
where septic system could go. She stated that the applicants need a 23-foot variance.
She stated Staff recommends allowing the variance and not doing so would render
property useless. She stated the septic system will be a performance -based system
and stated that during the discussions with the DNR, Watershed District and other
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interested parties, everyone is very comfortable with performance -based system
because systems are monitored quarterly and other quality control systems. She stated
the burden is up to property owner and septic company to prove that it is performing.
Lorsung stated the applicant is applying for the variance because they are selling their
house and want to move out of state.
Brinkman stated he is comfortable with allowing the variance. Mr. Lay stated he did not
know that there was a 3-year limit, and once he found out about the limit, they had to
replace system. He stated that they are replacing an out -of -compliance system, moving
it up to the good soil and installing a performance -based system in order to sell the
house.
Moved by Brinkman, seconded by Weir, to approve Resolution Granting Approval of a
Variance for Jason and Stephanie Ley for Property Located at 485 Vixen Road with 4
conditions, as requested. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Resolution Contesting Metropolitan Council Estimates of City of Medina
Population
Adams stated that there are two weeks to respond and object. He stated that the City's
population estimate is 4.770, which is 30 more than estimated by the Met Council.
Adams stated it is more important for next year rather than this year. He said there is a
significant benefit to having a pop of 5000 in order to receive Municipal State Aid. He
stated it is worth objecting and asking Met Council why there is a variation in data and
that the City used all of the Met Council's variables in their calculation. He said Staff
recommends approval of the resolution.
Brinkman asked why Staff recommends contesting the calculations, to which Adams
replied it gets the City closer to getting municipal statd aid which could be an extra
$130,000 a year for road improvements. Workman said that currently, the County
receives the money rather than the City.
Smith asked why the difference in number of households is not included. Adams stated
the City is not able to determine how their number coordinates with the Met Council's
numbers based on times of the year. Adams sated the number of people per household
have changed and that the number has changed each year.
Smith asked if it is worth passing a resolution for 30 people, and Adams responded
since the analysis is done, it will not hurt, and it gets the City closer to 5,000 in the event
next years' numbers are 20 — 30 people short. Workman added it is good to put the Met
Council on notice that Medina is keeping track of the numbers. Adams stated the City is
probably at 5,000 as of today. Smith asked if this census number is released a year
later, and Adams replied that she is correct.
Moved by Weir, seconded by Cavanaugh, to approve the Resolution Contesting
Metropolitan Council Estimates of City of Medina Population, as requested. Motion
passed unanimously.
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F. Ordinance Related to Regulations And Licenses for Alcoholic Beverages;
Repealing Sections 630 and 645, Amending Sections 625.23 and 515.03.
Adams stated the ordinance is repealing two existing city codes several ordinances and
amending some cross references, as well as update proper legal definitions of alcohol.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir, to approve the Ordinance Related to Regulations
And Licenses for Alcoholic Beverages; Repealing Sections 630 and 645, Amending
Sections 625.23 and 515.03. Motion passed unanimously.
X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
A. Hamel Community Building
Adams stated three months ago, Council recommended the staff to work with the Hamel
Lions more regarding the Community Building.
Katrina Kobes gave an update regarding operational improvements to building. She
stated the garbage enclosure needs to be updated with the uptown Hamel code system.
She stated the garbage needs to be stored outside behind the building.
Adams stated they will be taking the issue to the Parks Commission for some
discussion. Adams stated that the garbage was originally to be stored inside, however,
upon further review, storing it outside is now being discussed. Kobes stated that
another possibility is getting a larger container. Brinkman stated that some buildings
downtown use air purifiers for some that are stored inside and that he would be okay
with considering one for the time between when the garbage is stored inside and
outside.
Kobes reported that nothing has been decided yet with the fee schedule. She stated
that every night is being rented on Saturdays and they are considering prorated hours
on those days and offering it for less on other days. She stated there is no revenue
during the week and the city is looking to expand and create a better fee structure.
Smith asked about having a reduced fee during the weeknights, and Kobes responded
that they are looking at "prime -time" between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., at $50 an hour,
and $30 an hour between 8:00 a.m. an 2:00 p.m.
Workman stated that Saturdays are all -day rates. Kobes stated that residents are
looking for loopholes and they are trying to close those loopholes. She stated that
police are involved in Community Building events regardless of whether or not alcohol is
served. She stated that they are notifying the police about when people are or are not
supposed to be in the facility and that the users will know when alcohol can and cannot
be served. and said the police are requested to be around.
Kobes said that wireless equipment is being installed within the month and will be on the
city's system. Cavanaugh asked if it will be open to the public, she stated that the user
code will be changed weekly.
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Cavanaugh asked if there is a separate connection that could be available outside of the
city's firewall. She sated it has been briefly discussed and their IT Staff will have to be
involved. Adams stated it may also have to be discussed with the internet provider.
Smith stated it is not a coffee shop, and Brinkman added wireless internet could be an
attraction.
Kobes mentioned the picnic tables and vending machines behind the building, and
stated there have been delays with the vendor for the soda machine. Adams said they
are close to recommending a different vendor.
Kobes said they are updating trash receptacles to encouraging recycling and better
trash clean up. Workman asked about signs regarding no smoking. She sated there
are no signs. Workman stated he wants to make sure everyone knows there is no
smoking since it is a City property.
Kobes stated the lock -box will house keys and the Fire Department will have keys to
access it in case there is an emergency so they can open the door instead of breaking
through the doors. She stated it has electronic capabilities as well.
Workman asked if there have been significant problems with clean-up and vandalism.
She said the carpets have been a problem. She said she is not sure if replacement is in
order, but that is one of the main future decisions.
Workman stated that since the new Hamel Lions member has taken over, reservations
have gone much better. Kobes agreed.
Kobes pointed out the Community Center website which includes a downloadable permit
application and they hope to have an online calendar and reservation request for space
rentals.
Workman asked who has been renting the building, and Kobes replied it is mostly
rented for parties, open houses, graduation type parties. She stated weddings are fairly
difficult, but there have been funeral open houses.
Cavanaugh asked about working with community education for classes. Kobes stated
that with new wireless PA system and other new and improved amenities it will be more
user-friendly. Smith asked if community-ed would pay for the space.
Kobes stated that it is rented on a first -come, first -served basis, but that some groups
have meetings on scheduled days. She stated those kinds of meetings have been a
problem. Smith stated that she thinks there needs to be a cut-off date for such
reservations.
Brinkman sated there should be a fee for those who cancel late. Kobes stated there is a
cut-off point of 48-hours, but that does not help much. Smith asked about cancellation
policy, she stated that there may be a "3-strikes," after 3 cancellations, groups have to
start paying. Workman stated that there must be a set condition.
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Kobes reported on 2005-2006 expenditures. She stated the estimate in 2005 was
$10.000 and actual was $26,102.67. She stated the 2006 budget should be better and
that they should be significantly under budget, but still not having revenues equal
expenditures.
Kobes said the estimated revenue is $7500, which was a little bit below in 2005, and
that 2006 should meet the estimate. Workman asked if the building is booked, to which
Kobes replied the building is already booked for the Christmas Holiday season.
Adams commended Kobes for analysis and work. He stated that unfortunately, her last
day is Friday. Workman thanked her for her service.
Adams stated he is not looking for a specific recommendation, and added that in the
future, there may be a contract revision to reflect some of the changes already in place.
Smith asked for an update about the storm water pond at the Parks Commission
meeting.
B. Maple Plain Annexation
Adams explained that in December, the Medina Council discussed this item. He
explained Maple Plain approached Medina about a few parcels being annexed, and
Medina did not provide support for the request. Adams states there have been several
conversations and a formal letter was sent to Maple Plain describing the Medina's
position that they were not interested in annexation.
Adams said the City of Maple Plain sent a letter to residents asking if they were
interested in annexation. Adams is requesting direction from the Council to draft a letter
to send to residents, as well as the City of Maple Plain.
Kobes states she was in the office last when a resident was quite irate about receiving a
letter from Maple Plain. Workman stated it is not illegal, but quite unprofessional. Smith
stated it is tacky.
Workman stated he wants to send a letter to the Maple Plain City Council stating
Medina is not interested in annexing and the City is disappointed that Maple Plain
contacted Medina residents. He stated the Council should send a letter to citizens
stating they like them to be a part of Medina and are not interested in annexation.
Smith asked about Maple Plain's water service and asked that if Maple Plain pulls their
water service. if there are other options. Lorsung stated private wells are the alternative.
Brinkman stated the city could put up a small well, Workman stated it is one more
system to maintain. Kellogg concurred with Workman.
Moved by Brinkman, seconded by Cavanaugh, to approve letter stating they are not
interested in detachment and annexation any portion of Medina to any city, as
requested. Motion passed unanimously.
X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
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Weir stated a request from the Uptown Hamel Business Association that there be a
newspaper box in Hamel and Smith stated that is a good idea. Adams stated the South
Crow River News is okay with it and it may be fine as long as there are no city
ordinances against it. It was recommended it go outside the post office. Adams does
not know if the post office has agreed yet.
Workman asked Kellogg about Sioux Drive in Uptown Hamel and when it will be done.
Kellogg said there has been an ultimatum that it be wrapped up by the end of the week.
He stated the curb is in, sidewalk is not, and that it should be done by the end of the
week.
Workman stated that there typically no monetary penalties in the contract, and Kellogg
responded there are penalties which are part of the ultimatum. He stated Sioux Drive
was closed two weeks ago and the contractor has 10 working days to complete the
project. He said rain days have caused a slight delay and the 10 working days will be
over by the end of the week.
Kellogg stated the city will pursue liquidated consequences if the work is not complete
by the end of the week. He said that because it was delayed last year, the contract was
extended until the end of August. He stated the clock started ticking when Sioux Drive
was shut down.
He stated the problem was in Uptown Hamel on Mill Drive where there was a concrete
curb that needs to be installed. He stated there was a notice delivered and the work was
supposed to happen yesterday, and it has not happened yet.
Workman asked how people will get into the park, and Kellogg stated there will be
signs. He said the contractor asked if it could be poured at the end of the week, and
Kellogg responded it should be done next week so it is not closed this weekend.
Kellogg stated there are a few other issues and stated he will do everything they can to
get it wrapped up. Brinkman asked if it will be poured High Early concrete, which takes
less time to dry, and Kellogg stated yes it would.
Brinkman asked about a rural residential lighting ordinance. Weir stated it is on the list
of ordinances, but it is not on a high priority. Brinkman stated there is something in the
tree ordinance (PUD Ordinance) that could almost work for residential lighting.
Brinkman stated lighting is uncontrolled. He stated he believes the City needs a lighting
ordinance for residential.
Workman stated he does not want to do things without reviewing them. Brinkman
stated he has heard some complaints. Weir stated barn lights are very bright and
Brinkman stated that they often spill over to other properties. Smith stated there was a
residential ordinance at one point. Workman asked if the City needs an ordinance.
Adams stated the ordinance is on the list of those to be discussed.
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Xl. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS
Moved by Smith, seconded by Weir. to approve the bills, order check numbers 029530-
029586 for $533, 949.08, and payroll check numbers 019913-500078 for $32, 694.97.
Motion passed unanimously.
XII. ADJOURN
Moved by Weir, seconded by Cavanaugh, to adjo rn the meeting at 9:54 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Attest:
B ce D. Workman, Mayor
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
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ORDER CHECKS - t8UNE 20, 2006
029530 ACCURINT $60.00
029531 AHMANN,R.J. COMPANY $2,100.00
029532 ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FURNITURE__$2,993.00
029533 AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SVC $97.83
029534 ANDERSEN, EARI: F $7,366.43
029535 BIFF'S INC. $658.54
029536 BUDGET PRINTING $786.59
029537 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS $4,484.24
029538 CENTERPOINT ENERGY $74.00
029539 DEEP ROCK WATER COMPANY $526.30
029540 DOBO'S, THE $547.31
029541 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE $1,157.59
029542 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, INC. $831.60
029543 ESS BROS. & SONS, INC. $108.63
029544 E.XXONMOBIL $808.80
029545 FORTIN HARDWARE $209.57
029546 FRONTIER $59.04
029547 GALL'S, INC. $85.94
029548 GENUINE PARTS CO. - MPLS $47.54
029549 GOPHER STA FE ONE CALL $751.25
029550 HAMEL BUILDING CENTER $82.48
029551 HASLER MAILING SYSTEMS $21.10
029552 HAWKINS INC $55.00
029553 HENNEPIN COOPERATIVE SEED EXCH $48.94
029554 HENNEPIN COUNTY 1NFO.TECH.DEPT $920.80
029555 HOSTINGMINNESOTA.COM $24.95
029556 HOTSY CORP., THE $81.29
029557 LAKE BUSINESS SUPPLY $59.95
079558 LUBES UNLIMITED D/B/A MAYER $9,249.64
029559 MARTIN-MCALLISTER $350.00
029560 MEDIACOM $79.95
029561 MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL $104.30
029562 METRO WEST INSPECTION $17,706.10
029563 METRO.COUNCIL ENVIRO. SERVICES $9,575.38
029564 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWTR $12,276.00
029565 MINN. CHIEF'S OF POLICE ASSN. $130.00
029566 NATIONAL WATERWORKS $10,072.40
029567 ONYX WASTE SERVICES $2,766.12
029568 PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO. OF AM $331.78
029569 QWEST $405.98
029570 REYNOLDS WELDING $32.68
029571 RICE LAKE CONST $419,210.00
029572 SCHARBER & SONS, INC. $61.92
029573 SEASONS VIEW WINDO & DOOR INC $120.61
029574 STATE. OF MINN.,CPV PROGRAM $500.00
029575 STREICHER'S $6,607.68
029576 SUNBURST LAWN & SNOW $3,940.50
029577 T-MOBILE $926.38
029578 TALLEN & BAERTSCHI $3,579.45
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ORDER CHECKS - J THE 20 2006 (CONT'D)
029579 TIME SAVER OFF SITE SEC. $304.64
029580 TREE TOP SERVICE $9,864.56
029581 TRI-K SERVICES $247.08
029582 TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC $40.00
029583 UNITED RENTALS $113.45
0/9584 VERIZON WIRELESS $4.62
029585 WEST HENNEPIN AUTO $1,081.07
0/9586 XCEL ENERGY $4,768.08
$533,949.08
PAYROLL CHECKS - JUNE 12, 2006
019913 WORK1VEAN BRUCF $207.79
019914 SMITH, CAROLYN A. $138.52
019915 BRINKMAN, RANDY $138.52
019916 SCHERER, STEVEN T $1,283.31
019917 CONVERSE, KEITH A $1,798.26
019918 VIEAU, CECILIA M. $1,012.46
019919 CAVANAUGH, JOSEPH $138.5/
019920 VOID $0.00
019921 WEIR, ELIZABETH V. $138.52
019922 FINKE, DUSTIN D. $1,062.76
019923 OLSON, JANET $1,154.13
019924 PAUMEN, JOSEPH D $1,551.95
019925 HALL, DAVID M.134.27
500062 ADAMS, CHAD M. $2,086.86
500063 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. $1,626.64
500064 HALL, DAVID M. $1,687.28
500065 DRESSEL, ROBERT P. $1,330.99
500066 BELLAND, EDGAR J $2,261.55
500067 DINGM.ANN, IVAN W $1,455.51
500068 SULANDER, LAURA L. $1,228.02
500069 BOECKER, KEVIN D $1,714.94
500070 GREGORY, THOMAS $1,711.22
500071 KOBES, KATRINA M. $771.05
500072 LORSUNG, ROSE A $1,288.76
500073 NELSON, J_ASON $7,171.04
500074 KLISZCZ, DAVID A. $551.96
500075 VINCK, JOHN J. $1,3/5.18
500076 MAROHNIC, NICHOLAS $471.40
500077 DAY, JEANNE M. $1,892.76
500078 DOMINO, CHARMANE $360.80
$32,694.97