HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/01/75 CCMThe Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday July 1, 1975
at 7: 35 P.M. - z ^e.I
Members present: Mayor Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen Thomas Stevens, Robert Franklin,
Arthur Theis, Donald DesLauriers; Clerk Donna Roehl; Attorney Richard
Schieffer
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to accept the minutes of meeting
of June 17, 1975 and June 18, 1975, as presented, with the addition of minutes as prepared
by Ehlers n.nd Associates regarding sale of Independence Beach project bonds.
Moti'ln carried unanimously
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I. INDEPENDENCE BEACH SEWER AND WATER PROJECT
Inspector
Lyle Swanson, engineer, explained interviews of applicants and also difficulties that may be
incurred if we should employ our own inspector.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Stevens to ask McCombs -Knutson to furnish and
be responsible for inspector for Independence Beach project.
Motion carried unanimously
Fire Hydrants
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to install Red, White and Blue fire
hydrants.
Motion carried wzxrrieeerrly daft,
Well
Engineer was instructed to have specifications for well and pump house completed by July 15
so that bids may be let.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to receive Specifications for
Independence Beach well on July 15 and call for bids on August 5, 1975.
Motion carried unanimously
2. 1974 AUDIT REPORT
Joe Crow of Strand and Roe Accountants
current audit and financial condition.
and debited from various funds. Fixed
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded
Motion carried unanimously
was present to answer questions regarding the
Discussion of funds and what must be credited to
assets depreciation schedule was explained.
by Robert Franklin to approve audit report.
Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to authorize bookkeeping corrections
as per pages 13 and 14 of audit report.
Motion carried unanimously
Operation recommendations tabled until July 15 meeting.
3. BRUCE WANDREI
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Stevens to grant permit to Bruce Wandrei and
Medina Morningside residents to hold a community dance on Bobolink Drive on July 19 from
9:00P.Y. to 1:00 A.M.
Motion carried unanimously
4. LEO LEVER
Report of amount of water run-off into
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by
letter to State Highway asking them to
pay for correcting manholes rebuilt by
Motion carried unanimously
sewer system during previous nites storm.
Thomas Stevens to insturct engineer to write
enlarge culvert at apprCach..to Drive -In Theatre,
them and pay the sewer charges for water run-off.
Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize $500 work on manhole
repairs in Hamel.
Motion carried unanimously
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Leo Leuer will investigate who did damage to curb stop when digging near Body Shop in
Hamel and inform owner repairs will have to be made and paid for .
Leo Leuer and Donald DesLauriers will decide where best use of County Aid money
may be used for road repairs.
5. ANNE DORWEILER
Roger Schmidt
Anne Dorweiler stated that Roger Schmidt has requested a variance to construct a
building on Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Hamel. Variance is needed because of Scott Realty
buidling being located on Lot 7. Discussion of restrictions that could be placed on
deed regarding repair or length of time existing building may be retained.
Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant variance to Rower Schmidt.
Robert Franklin stated he would like condition added whereby building must be removed
within 10 years or else no restriction be placed as to up -keep of building.
Motion by-"'h masStevens . to ameAdthe resolution by the addition of: 1. No
ad-ition to Scott Realty building be permitted 2. No rebuilding in case of catasrophe
3. Building to be removed within 12 yeP.rs. Seconded by Donald DesLauriers.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 75-29, granting
a variance to Roger'Schmidt.
Motion carried unanimously
Mama's Pizza, Bob Hellerin
Discussion of conditions that must be met before certificate of occupancy will be issued.
1. Parking lot to be blacktopped or performance bond to be posted by owner of building.
2. Connection charges paid. 3. Proper unlocked emergency door 4. Upper level
water leak to be repaired.
Mr. Hellerin stated he would contact Anne Dorweiler when work was completed.
Sign Ordinance
Discussion of sign ordinance as recommended by Planning Commission.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to add the following amendments to
sign ordinance.
1. Page 3-Item 5a: No flashing sign will be permitted except one giving date, time and
temperature
2. Page 4-Item C: strike"whenever practical"and after the words "site plan" add "plat".
3. Page 5-Item 4d: campaign signs to be removed within 14 days.
4. Page 6-Item 8: Non -conforming signs must be removed within 10 days after notification
in writing, by building inspector.
5. Add Item 5: Non conforming, permanent signs, including billboards unlawfully exist-
ing at time of ordinance adoption shall be removed within 120 days.
6. Sec. 9 : Add severence clause; any ordinance or provision thereof in conflict with
this ordinance is hereby repealed.
7. Add Sec. 10: Penalty for violation of this ordinance shall be fined up to $300 and or
up to 90 days in jail.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Robert Franklin to adopt sign ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously
6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
Motion by Thomas Stevens, seconded by Robert Franklin to appoint Worth Bruntzen as a
memb -r of the Planning Commission to fill unexpired term of Gerald Carlson.
Motion carried unanimously
7. INSURANCE BIDS
Donna Roehl stated that insurance specifications have been prepared for bidding.
Discussion of valuation of city property.
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Motion -..y Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to increase coverage on
City Hall to u200,000.
Motion carried unanimously Jr
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to instruct clerlI to find out
replacement costs of water tower and pump house.
Motion carried unarimously
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Clerk also instructed to ask Rudy Meehan for his opinion of insurance specifications and
return to July 15th meeting for bid letting.
8. RICHARD SCHIEFI{ER
Mr. Schieffer stated that he has had discussions with attorneys regarding road easements
to Holy Name Lake Estates. They wish to provide a letter of intent to the Planning
Commission and present a signed easement at a later date.
9. HAMEL STREET DANCE
Discussion of dance permit request and the policing of same.
Request tabled until committee presents satisfactory plans for policing.
10. ROLLING GREEN FIREWORKS
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to allow Rolling Green Country Club
to display fireworks on July4 subject to approval of Fire Department.
Motion carried unanimously
11. "55 Club" REPORT
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Thomas Stevens to instruct attorney to send 1eter
of warning to Robert Berthiaume concerning hours of operation and inform him of reports
on file with the Police Department.
Motion carried unanimously
12. •WOODLAKE SANITARY LANDFILL
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Thomas Stevens to send letter, as prepared by
Robert Franklin, to Environmental Quality Council.
Motion carried unanimously
13. WEED INSPECTOR REPORT
Ray, Hoosier, Weed Inspector, reported that he had met with Hennepin Co. Park personnel
regarding weeds and has given them until July 14th to comply with orders or he will have
to take further action. Council stated that they approve of his action.
14. RENTAL OF PORTION OF CITY HALL
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to advertize for rental of lower
portion of City Hall not now occupied by Hennepin Co. Library.
Motion carried unanimously
15. DEFERRED SPECIAL AS ESSMENTS
C.O. Dorweiler requested information about deferred Special Asessments for senior citizens.
Robert Franklin stated that an ordinance is being prepared.
16. ROBERT FRANKLIN
Robert Franklin inquired about the possibility of several residents of Maple Plain and
Independence connecting to Ind. Beach sewer. Discussion as to whether or not this would
put them in the Sewer Service Area.
Discussion of Harris Office Machine servicing copy machine for $95.00 per year.
Motion by Donald DesLauriers,seconded by Robert Franklin to adjourn.
Motion carried unanitously
Meetin ; adjourned „+ 1:15 A.M.
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