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Home My Public Portal About06/20/1989 CCMORDER CHECKS - JUNE 20, 1989 7670 Government Training Service $ 45.00 7671 Marjorie Vigoren 312.18 7672 Jeremy Marr 27.50 7673 Met Council 150.00 7674 Wenck Associates, Inc. 14,958.18 7675 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 575.81 7676 P.E.R.A. _ 976.20 $17, �z - �LN 87 PAYROLL CHECKS - JUNE 20, 1989 11034 Wayne Wallace $ 691.58 11035 Jill McRae 773.21 11036 Richard Rabenort 1,070.20 11037 Michael Rouillard 418.14 11038 Richard Blevins 521.43 11039 James Dillman 898.64 11040 Robert Dressel 845.51 11041 Karen Dahlberg 401.80 11042 Donna Roehl 1,058.28 11043 Laura Skarda 501.45 11044 Sandra Larson 443.45 11045 Shannon Formisano 68.84 11046 Anthony Hughes 45.33 11047 Michael Glampe 281.85 11048 Benedict Young 764.08 11049 Great West Life Assurance 310.00 11050 Prudential 10.20 11051 Law Enforcement Labor Service 39.00 11052 Henn. Co. Support & Collection 432.00 11053 Farmers St. Bank (Fed.) 1,603.38 11054 Commissioner of Revenue 655.07 11055 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 575.81 11056 P.E.R.A. 731.84 $13,141.09 J 0 41 J The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, June 20, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Stephen Schmit, Anne Theis; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Zoning Administrator, Loren Kohnen; Engineer, Glenn Cook; Attorney, Ron Batty 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to discuss the Road Maintenance Agreement for R.L.S. 1049 Independence Beach Street Lighting Executive Session: Tupco and Tamarack Dr. north, Motion declared carried following additional items: Special Assessment Appeals 2. MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 1989 Moved by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to approve minutes of June 6, 1989, as presented. Motion declared carried 3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT City Water Condition Council discussed reports of rusty water and chlorine smell in city water. Glenn Cook was asked to discuss these problems with Jim Dillman and report at the July meeting. 4. SEPTIC SYSTEMS Thomas Anderson reported on a meeting he had attended regarding the Loram septic system that is failing. Loren reported that the system is designed for 1500 gpd and 4000 gpd are entering the system, due to doubling of the work force. He stated that there is one area that might be used for a system, that has not been graded, but that he wants a hold harmless letter from them if the city allows them to use that area. 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT Independence Beach Street Lighting Council discussed the street lighting program for the city, with placing lights at inter- sections. They discussed the request for a light mid -block on Walnut St. and whether or not any other areas should be reviewed. Donna Roehl stated that she would find the study that Wright -Hennepin Electric had done for Medina. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to table the matter until the July meeting. Motion declared carried * CONSENT AGENDA 6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT * Lawrence and Yvonne Alan, Preliminary Subdivision Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-41, granting preliminary sub- division approval to Lawrence Alan to subdivide 20 acres on Willow Dr. Motion declared carried * Larry Clausnitzer, Cabinet People, Conditional Use Permit Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-42, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Larry Clausnitzer to place an addition to the cabinet shop at 815 Tower Dr. Motion declared carried * Hamel Legion Club, Sign Variance Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-43, granting a setback variance to the Hamel Legion Club to replace their sign at 75 Hamel Rd. Motion declared carried * Alex Miller, Preliminary Subdivision Movea by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-44, grantng preliminary sub- division approval to Alex Miller to subdivide 24.5 acres on Co. -Ha. 24 Motion declared carried * William Nunn/Skyrock Farm, Conditional Use Permit Amendment Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-45, granting an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit of William Nunn to increase number of horses and place additions on buildings at Skyrock Farm, 2825 Willow Dr. Motion declared carried *Maple Plain Dairy Queen, Conditional Use Permit Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-46, granting a Conditional Use Permit to the Maple Plain Dairy Queen. Motion declared carried Bruce Neumann, Building Addition Removal Report Loren Kohnen reported that he had been asked by the Planning Commission to inspect the Bruce Neumann property at 25 Hamel Rd. for compliance with the order to remove the addition that had been added to the repair garage. He stated that a 4 ft. overhang was still intact along with a rear exit area. Bruce Neumann stated that he had spoken with JoEllen Hurr and told her that he intended to leave those two items intact and she had never gotten back to him so he had Don Des- Lauriers remove everything else but the overhang and rear entry. Stephen Schmit stated that he had been on the property and believed the matter should be put to rest as the premises are kept in excellant order. Anne Theis agreed that the property is well kept. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to authorize the city attorney to update the Bruce Neumann Conditional Use Permit to reflect the Court Order, plus the existance of the 4 ft. overhand and rear exist enclosure. Motion declared carried Clean Fill Haulers Council discussed the problems that have occurred in the city with unacceptable materials being hauled into the city as "clean fill." Also discussed was how the problem could be policed and whether haulers should be licensed. Robert Mitchell stated that property owners are responsible for the acceptance of proper materials. Thomas Anderson stated that a survey of nearby cities indicates that they do not license nor regulate haulers. He asked Ron Batty and Loren Kohnen to report at the next meeting as to the feasibility of licensing haulers or adoting an ordinance regarding illegal types of fill materials. Bantle Farms, Final Subdivision Loren Kohnen reported that a number of items needed to be completed for final approval of the Bantle Farms subdivision being proposed by Addison Piper. Robert Scott reported that Hennepin County is reviewing the plat. Ron Batty reported that he had received a development agreement from Piper's attorney which is being reviewed. Loren Kohnen stated that all the roads will be paved, including those in Hollybush Hills. Robert Scott stated that the Pipers would like to construct their road before Oglands pave streets in Hollybush Hills. Glenn Cook asked if Council would grant approval for Pipers to begin road construction before final subdivision approval, if a bond was posted. Robert Mitchell stated that everything on the list would need to be completed before final approval is granted; the city attorney could prepare the final resolution for the July meeting and the developer could submit the hardshell for signing at that same meeting, if everything was in order. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to issue Addison Piper a grading permit for street construction in Bantle Farms subdivision, upon posting a letter of credit in amount deter- mined by city engineer, with final subdivision approval t_n be considered at the July meeting. Motion declared carried 9r. 1 `' 7. SPRUCE STREET, VACATION, PUBLIC HEARING, 8:15 P.M. Council heard request from abutting owners regarding vacation of 40 ft. wide Spruce St. between Lakeshore Ave. and undeveloped Cedar St. at Independence Beach. Robert Mitchell stated that all parties should combine their lots to avoid any of them being landlocked. Loren Kohnen stated th if the city wanted a trail system from the park to the low, undeveloped area to the north, Cedar st. could be used, as it is not developed as a street Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to close the Public Hearing. Motion declared carried Public Hearing was closed at 8:20 P.M. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-47, vacating Spruce St. to abutting owners, upon combination of lots owned by Bennis, Dahl and Ludwig. Motion declared carried 8. LIQUOR ORDINANCE Ron Batty presented an amendment to Liquor Ordinance # 242, which contained the latest changes made in the State Statutes, including, no bonds required after August 1, 1989; extended Sunday sale hours and additional holiday sales days for Off -Sale Liquor. Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 89-48, amending Ordinance # 242. Motion declared carried 9. 1989 LIQUOR LICENSES Moved by Mitchell, seconded by 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 Theis to approve the following 1989-90 Liquor Licenses. Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor Medina Recreations Big Woods Saloon Inn Kahoots Rolling Green Country Club On Sale Non Intoxicating Liquor Hennepin Parks American Legion John Pohlker Post Motion declared carried Dance Medina Recreations Set -Up License American Legion John Pohlker Post Off Sale Non Intoxicating Liquor Hennepin Parks 10. WEHRMAN, BERGLY ASSOCIATES Ron Batty stated that he had the planning agreement at his office and would be reviewing Moved by Mitchell,seconded by Scherer to approve the Wehrman,Bergly contract and estimated cost statement and work schedule, subject to attorney approval and to adhere to the fee schedule unless consultant presents information regarding additional work and costs, prior to doing the work. Motion declared carried 11. VOTING MACHINE MAINTENANCE Donna Roehl stated that the maintenance agreement for the Optech III-P voting machine would cost $79. per election, beginning in 1990 and entitled the city to repairs plus a replace- ment machine on election day if the cities machine did not work. She stated that it would be very costly without an agreement. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to enter into a maintenance agreement with BRC for the Optech III-P voting machine at $79. per election, with $160 to be budgeted for 1990. Motion declared carried 12. JULY MEETING Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to hold Council meeting on Wednesday, July 5,1989 rather than July 4, which is a holiday. Motion declared carried * 13. PRUDENTIAL-BACHE SECURITIES Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to.designate Prudential-Bache Securities as an official depository for investment of city funds. Motion declared carried * 14. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to approve extension of the West Hennepin Human Services agreement for home energy check-ups until August 31, 1989. Motion declared carried *15. HOLY NAME CHURCH Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to approve a non intoxicating malt liquor license for Holy Name Church for July 15 and July 16, 1989. Motion declared carried 16. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to pay the bills, Order Checks # 7670-7676 in the amount of $17,118.1.2 and Payroll Checks # 11034-11056 in the amount of $13,141.09. Motion declared carried Ron Batty was asked to tell BFI that payment for bills incurred with the ash disposal application would need to be paid by the end of the week or review would stop. 17. JAN HAUGEN Thomas Anderson reported that he had received a letter from Jan Haugen, Mayor of Shorewood, requesting support for her appointment to the Regional Transit Board. 18. R.L.S.1049, ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Ron Batty explained that documents regarding R.L.S.1049 had been received and that he had been told that seven of the eight homeowners had agreed to sign the road maintenance agree- ment Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to rapprove the road agreement for R.L.S. 1049, extend- ing signing date to July 15,1989, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement after at least seven homeowners have signed. Motion declared carried 19. WOODLAKE LANDFILL ASH APPLICATION Keith Benker of Wenck Associates provided a progress report on review of the Woodlake ash application statina that their geotechnical engineer was not satisfied with the compaction analysis received from RMT, engineers for Browning -Ferris. Ron Rogers, Planning Commission Chairman, stated that he, Leonard Leuer and Phil Zietlow had attended several review meetings and could not recommend scheduling a Public Hearing due to lack of sufficient data. Thomas Anderson stated that if the proposed site is acceptable, BFI would like to begin site preparation work prior to receipt of a permit. Stephen Schmit stated that he would not favor site work approval until it was known if site is acceptable. Keith Benker stated that BFI would be told on Wednesday that they needed to present some site specific data and perhaps consider an alternate site on their property. Resident, Gary Petrucci asked how long it would take to prepare the site. Keith Benker stated that BFI estimates this fall, realistically, some time in 1990. Gary Petrucci stated that the residents suggestion to drop the compost digester idea for Medina if the ash is taken, was favorably accepted by Commissioner Tad Jude and County employee, Pat Murphy. Ron Batty asked what the process would be for selection of an alternate site on the Woodlake property. Keith Benker stated that PCATrules require submitting a new application which would:delay the process another month, perhaps into late October. Thomas Anderson asked that they continue to review the application in a diligent manner. Anne Theis stated that the city is in an excellant negotiating position. Gary Petrucci stated that the residents would again like to request that an attorney who specializes in landfill issues be hired to assist Ron Batty, to guarantee the best arrangement for the city, binding to future city councils and all other entities. Ron Batty stated that he felt comfortable handling the matter but it was councils decision as to who should work on the issue. Resident, Ted Kuller, stated that if the council did not hire another attorney, the residents would do so themselves. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tupco, 9:20 P.M. Ron Batty reported on latest court negotiations regarding the Tupco operation. Tamarack Dr. north, Special Assessment Appeals; 9:40 P.M. Ron Batty updated council on latest assessment negotiations. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P..M. /i Clerk -Treasurer June 20, 1989 j17/Z/'� 1. ✓itg<4 Mayor/