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Goodyear Auto Service MCI Cellular City of Loretto Mr. Print Uniforms Unlimited Henn. Co. Gen. Acctg. Div. Sheriff's Dept., Co. of Henn. Metro Waste Control Comm. North Star Waterworks Prod. PCI Minn Comm Long Lake Ford Tractor Genuine Parts Suburban Tire Service Clutch & U Joint Brooklyn Park, Hwy. 55 Rental Warning Lites Reynolds Welding Henn. Coop. Seed Exch. Bury & Carlson Bryan Rock Products Egan McKay N.S.P. Plan Prof. Dev. Warehouse Systems of R.E. Assessors Co. Inc. $ 5,891.00 2,537.70 1,899.63 383.45 185.00 200.00 111.91 37.49 75.06 80.00 1,260.00 2,720.00 36.00 7,732.01 3,891.25 6,075.60 371.00 10.00 1.78 294.29 91.18 693.82 257.20 80.26 45.00 139.20 288.09 3.54 98.60 218.90 12.0 603.5 16.50 84.86 2b.36 59.79 38.40 105.98 1,247.25 181.92 3,534.30 22.46 4,000.00 25.75 90.10 404.67 265.30 305.80 156.80 252.00 16.20 14.85 6,363.60 1,986.37 85.51 1,159.97 4956 Ranger Products 43.90 83 8I ORDER CHECKS - JULY 1, 1986 (CONT'D) 4957 Safety Kleen Corp. 89.04 4958 C.E.I. Sales 98.00 4959 MTI Dist. Co. 18.69 4960 Satellite Ind. 150.00 4961 Robert & Kathleen Zarracina 803.48 4962 Minnesota DNR 30.00 4963 Russell & Mary Ann Bouley 846.75 4964 Feed Rite Controls 337.64 4965 Metropolitan Waste Control Comm. 9,637.43 4966 Stevens Well Drilling Co. 2,076.98 4967 Buffalo Bituminous 27,096.56 4968 Conway Fire & Safety 143.25 4969 Buffalo Bituminous 15,713.50 4970 Social Security Retirement Div. 531.59 4971 P.E.R.A. 1,136.67 4972 Commercial Life Ins. $19.80 $115,542.56 PAYROLL CHECKS - JULY 1, 1986 9269 Thomas Anderson $ 150.00 9270 Anne Heideman 100.00 9271 Robert Mitchell 100.00 9272 William Reiser 100.00 9273 Wilfred Scherer 100.00 9274 Robert Anderson 963.77 9275 Jill Hodapp 826.19 9276 Mark Moran 1,045.23 9277 Michael Rouillard 969.04 9278 Michael Sankey 1,226.41 9279 James Dillman 945.96 9280 Robert Dressel 822.83 9281 Francis Pumarlo 631.64 9282 Karen Dahlberg 471.11 9283 JoEllen Hurr 846.06 9284 Donna Roehl 846.06 9285 Laura Skarda 477.21 9286 Sandra Larson 187.58 9287 Troy Starcznski 372.55 9288 David Schmit 285.68 9289 Jennifer Larson 35.72 9290 Law Enforcement Labor Services 74.00 9291 Prudential 34.50 9292 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,762.58 9293 Commissioner of Revenue 798.98 9294 Social Security Retirement Div. 531.59 9295 P.E.R.A. 842.70 $15,547.39 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, July 1, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. 8 Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Heideman, Robert Mitchell, William Reiser at 7:45 P.M.; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Attorney, Ron Batty; Engineer, Glenn Cook; Assessor, Rolf Erickson; Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items: Loretto Police Contract Part time police office employee Court time renumeration for police reserves City of Independence sewer connections Northern States Power Co. permit Cavanaugh/Dabrowski subdivision Myron Lundberg deck Radio Antenna, Conditional Use Permit Jim Lutz, release of letter of credit Motion declared carried 2. MINUTES OF June 17, 1986 Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to accept minutes of June 17, 1986, as presented. Motion declared carried 3. ROLF ERICKSON, ASSESSOR Rolf Erickson explained that the revaluation of golf courses in the county was based on an opinion of the County Attorney to value property according to what it is worth as a golf course. He presented a rating system that was used for each golf cours. Robert Mitchell asked if it was possible to take into consideration the profitability of a golf course, when determining its property value. Rolf Erickson stated that they could use that type of information. Regarding the Woodlake Landfill,Rolf Erickson stated that the value of Woodlake for 1984, pay 1985, was $1,070,000 and that the tax court petition had been dismissed because Wood - lake had found only a $20.00 difference in value than that of the city. William Reiser arrived at 7:45 P.M. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT Peddlers Licensing Ordinance Council reviewed the prepared ordinance and discussed garage and estate sales. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adopt Ordinance # 230, regulating peddlers and transient merchants in the city. Motion declared carried Firearms Ordinance Michael Sankey reported that the prepared ordinance complies with State Statute by not allowing discharge of firearms within 500 ft. of an occupied dwelling or livestock. Steve Bjorklund, representing an organized Medina Sportsmens Club asked that action on the ordinace be tabled until the club members had reviewed it, as it may not be as harm- less as it seems. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table action on the Firearms Ordinance until July 15th. Motion declared carried Gambling Licenses North Central Marine Association Michael Sankey explained that North Central Marine raises funds for water safety purposes and that they would be conducting a raffle on August 5th. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to approve of the State Gambling Control Board issuing a gambling license for North Central Marine Association to conduct a raffle at the Medina Ballroom on August 5, 1986. Motion declared carried ®6 Multiple Sclerosis Societ Michael Sankey explained that there was nothing in the cities ordinance that would pro- hibit issuance of a gambling license to the MS Society for the Big Woods Saloon. council informed Big Woods owner, Larry Thomas, that they would prefer to have a local charitable group conduct eh gambling activity. Thomas Anderson stated that he had spoken to Loretto Fire Chief, Bob VanBeusekom, regard- ing the possibility of thier group having Pull Tabs at the establishment. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table action on the Multiple Sclerosis app- lication for Big Woods Saloon, until July 15th. Motion declared carried Loretto Police Contract Michael Sankey stated that Loretto wants a task force established to set criteria for their policing contract. He stated that they intend to present a rough draft of a pro- posal. Anne Heideman stated that she wuld be willing to participate on such a committee. William Reiser stated that he would continue to work on arrangements for a contract. Part-time Police Department Data Entry Employee Moved by Reiser, seconded by Mitchell to hire Jeff Dahlberg at $4.00 per hour to enter police department data into the computer. Motion declared carried Police Reserve Court Time Council discussed a suggestion from Michael Sankey, that Police Reserve Officers receive some sort of compensation when subpoened to appear in court. Robert Mitchell asked if the situation was similar to that of a volunteer fireman. Donna Roehl asked if the cities insurance would cover such action. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table action on the Police Reserve compensation issue until July 15th to allow the City Attorney to respond to the issue. Motion declared carried 5. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Kilkenny Lane Feasibility Report Glenn Cook presented a feasbility report regarding repair and resurfacting of Kilkenny Ln., plus a storm sewer project for the area. He reported that the cost for the Kil- kenny Ln. project was estimated to BE $66,100 and the cost for the storm sewer project would be $52,220. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 86-48, acceptance of a feasibility report for construction of street and storm sewer on Kilkenny Ln., Hamel Rd. and to schedule a Public Hearing for August 5, 1986, at 8:00 P.M. Motion declared carried Highway 55, Drainage Glenn Ellis, District Design Enginner of the Department of Transportation Golden Valley office explained that they had spoken to the Elm Creek Watershed District regarding drainage from Hwy. 55, west of Co. Rd. 116. He stated that they had recommended replace- ment of an area on the Twin City Monorail property. A representative of Twin City Monorail stated that they would cooperate in any way possible. JoEllen Hurr explained that when that property was subdivided drainage easements were secured by the city. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to authorize the state to use the drainage ease- ment on the Twin City Monorail property for its intended purpose. Motion declared carried Glen Ellis reported that the bids for the Hwy. 55 improvement would be let in October, 1986 with construction to begin in May, 1987, for completion in the fall of 1987. Northern States Power Co. Moved by Heideman, seconded by SCherer to adopt Resolution 86-49, allowing Northern States Power Co. to bury lines to serve 2800 Hunter Dr. Motion declared carried 6. INDEPENDENCE SEWER CONNECTIONS Thomas Anderson stated that he had been contacted by Tom Loucks of the City of Independ- 87 ence regarding the possibility of their connecting an additional ten homes to the sewer system. Anne Heideman asked that a report be presented regarding the number of sewer units avail- able for Medina's use, in the system. James dillman stated that he would like to have homes on the south side of Lake Sarah metered but that Independence had said that flow from those houses could be based on the metered flow from the houses on the north side of the lake. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to talbe the request from Independence until information is received regarding the number of sewer units availablein the system and that Independence should be notified that all of the homes must be metered. Motion declared carried 7. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Jim Lutz, Elm Creek Addition Glenn Cook stated that Jim Lutz would like the city to release the Letter of Credit that had been posted for rough grading in Elm Creek Addition. He stated that the contractor would need to submit a letter stating that the road had been constructed according to grade. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Mitchell to release the Letter of Credit to Jim Lutz that had been posted for completion of rough grading in Elm Creek Addition, upon staff approval. Motion declared carried Leonard Schlosser Subdivision JoEllen Hurr stated that Outlot A of the Schlosser subdivision would be combined with Jack Ebert's property and that the 2 acre parcel would need variances. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution granting Preliminary subdivision approval to the Leonard Schlosser subdivision on Hwy. 55/Co. Rd.19, according to the previously prepared resolution and deletion of the Park Dedication Fee requirement because three of the lots will be retained as one lot. Motion declared carried Arthur Emerson, Subdivision JoEllen Hurr explained that Mr. Emerson wishes to subdivide 39 acres on Willow Dr. and Hwy. 55, into three lots. She stated that the rould would need to be upgraded to a 9 ton road and that no Park Dedication Fee would be required. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution granting Preliminary subdivision approval to the Arthur Emerson property at Willow Dr. and Hwy. 55. Motion declared carried Dale Ulfers, B and D Machine, Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr reported that Dale Ulfers has made application to combine Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Medina Industrial Second Addition, and to construct a duplex industrial build- ing. She stated that the landscaping and building exterior plans meet the cities Per- formance Standards. Anne Heideman asked for information regarding the variances addressed as Item 13 in the Planning Commission recommendations. JoEllen Hurr stated that the variances are consistant with other variances given in the Industrial Park. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution approv- ing the Conditional Use Permit for Dale Ulfers to construct a duplex industrial building on lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Medina Industrial Second Addition, including recommendations made by the Planning Commission. Motion declared carried Tally Ho Farms Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table discussion of the Tally Ho Farms matter due to the abscense of the applicants. Motion declared carried Woodlake Landfill Bob Vetter or RMT Engineering, explained that Woodlake had accepted the suggestions of Bruce Leisch regarding placement of monitoring wells in the landfill expansion area. Rollin Smith stated that 80,000 gal. of Leachate had been pumped with 55,000 gal.having been hauled to a station in Plymouth. He stated that the pumping is progressing at a higher rate than originally anticipated with 108,000 gal. being pumped every 24 hours. He explained that only 40,000 gal. could be dumped each day, 7 days a week. Mr. Vetter presented slides of Area 2 and its preparation, stating that it should be completed in about two weeks. Anne Heideman asked what would prevent spillage from Area 2 into other expansion areas. Mr. Vetter explained how the area was to be filled. Bruce Liesch stated that he agreed with their construction plans. Dick Nowlin, Attorney for Woodlake, stated that the construction costs were 2 million dollars. JoEllen Hurr stated that their plans are to be ready for fill by July 15th. Robert Mitchell asked if there had been some resolution to the disagreement over fees that were to be paid to the city. JoEllen Hurr stated that she had been discussing the matter with Tom Curry. M and P Utilities Bob Muller of M and P Utilities stated that he would like to obtain a license State to purchase used equipment for ther business and that he needed a letter city stated that the property is zoned anything but residential. JoEllen explained that she was concerned about the storage of equipment on the that it would be amplified by additional equipment. Thomas Anderson asked what the Planning Commission would do if Mr. Muller took to them. JoEllen Hurr stated that they would review the site and would probably want screening, a limit to the number of vehicles, etc. Mr. Muller asked why he had to comply with new rules when his business has been there many years. Anne Heideman stated that this request might change the nature of the business and that they should go through the Conditional Use Permit procedure. Robert Mitchell asked if a letter from the city would suffice as he did not believe that the city could sign the application that refers to the business meeting zoning require- ments. Mr. Muller asked that such a letter be written. He also asked if he could have a used vehicle sales lot on the property if the state accepted the letter. Anne Heideman stated that he would need to go through the Conditional Use Permit pro- cedure. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adivse that M and P Utilities should proceed with an application for a Conditonal Use Permit and that a letter should be written to the State explaining the cities ordinance. Motion declared carried from the from the site and the matter Baker Park Golf Course JoEllen Hurr reported that she had attended a public hearing regarding expansion of the Baker Park Golf Course and that they would be seeking approval of the city for expansion. Building Inspector/Zoning Department JoEllen Hurr explained that the city has had a continued growth in the past six years and that she could seen some benefit to having additional help in the Planning and Zoning Department to assist with enforcement of city ordinances. She explained that because of the amount of fees being taken in by the city for buildings and the amount paid to the Building Inspector the city could clear $10,000 over the expense of a full time inspector. She suggested that the city exercise its option under the contract with Loren Kohnen by notification of cancellation of the contract. Thomas Anderson asked if Loren Kohnen could do any additional work for the city for the fees he is being paid. Loren Kohnen asked why he had not been told the city was not satisfied with his work. Anne Heideman stated that the discussion is not a criticism of his present or past work. Robert Mitchell asked if something might be worked out with Loren Kohnen for additional work for the city. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to send a letter to Loren Kohnen exercising the 60 day clause under the Building Inspectors contract and ask that he discuss the sit- uation with Councilmembers in an attempt to make some arrangements for additional work. Motion declared carried Voting No -Anderson Paddy and Anne Theis, Variance Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 86-50, approving variances for setbacks and number of accessory buildings for Paddy and Anne Theis to construct a building at 4651 Walnut St. Motion declared carried Ter Wisscha Construction, Conditional Use Permit Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 86-51, allowing Ter Wisscha Construction to use the building at 95 Hamel Rd. for an office and sleeping rooms for 5 employees. Motion declared carried Neil Wolfe Antenna JoEllen Hurr reported that Neil Wolfe had erected an antenna at 405 Red Fox Dr. without a Conditional Use Permit andalthough the FCC has made some changes in regulations the City Attorney believes that a Conditional Use Permit is needed. Neil Wolfe stated that local ordinances cannot prohibit the antenna and that Ron Batty had told him the cities ordinance should be reviewed. Robert Mitchell stated that he should apply for the permit and the city would review the ordinance. Anne Theis stated that the city should not require that a property survey be done until a variance is approved and a building permit application is made. An applicants would then know that he was going to benefit from having paid for the survey. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to advise Neil Wolfe to apply for a Conditional Use Permit according to the City Attorneys letter and ask that the Planning Commission review the cities Antenna Ordinance for compliance with FCC regulations. Motion declared carried 89 Myron and Diane Lundberg Diane Lundberg requested that Council waive the requirement that they provide a survey of their property prior to securing a building permit for a deck addition to their house at 3475 Hunter Dr. She presented a sketch of their property and house location, explaining that the deck would be built well within the setbacks. JoEllen Hurr explained that Council had allowed Ron Fortin, 365 Comanche Tr.,to construct a deck without providing a survey. Anne Heideman stated that she knew of two others who had provided surveys for decks. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Reiser to allow Myron and Diane Lundberg to construct a deck onto their house at 3475 Hunter Dr., without providing a property survey. Motion declared carried Cavanaugh/Dabrowski, Subdivision Ron Batty explained that either the State would need to give the city an easement on the Cavanaugh/Dabrowski property, for utility purposes, or the owners would need to secure a deed from the state so that they could provide the easement. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to authorize preparation of the easement document for signature by the State and the owners. Motion declared carried 8. YEAR III CITY CLERK'S INSTITUTE Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize Donna Roehl to attend Year III of the City Clerk's Institute from July 14-18 at a cost of $185. Motion declared carried 9. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE REVENUE BONDS Donna Roehl explained that principal payments for Medina Morningside Water Revenue Bonds were due in September and because the interst rate being paid is 11% she had discussed the matter with two of the banks regarding full payment by the city or renegotiating R) the loan at a lower interest rate. She stated that the Loretto BAnk had quoted an interest rate of from 8-82%. She suggested that the principal balance of $48,000 be paid through internal borrowing from city funds. She explained that she had not spoken to either the Auditor or Financial Consultant. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Reiser to authorize full principal payment for the Medina Morningside Revenue Bonds, from city funds at a 7% interest rate, pending advice from the Auditor or Financial Consultant. Motion declared carried 10. RECYCLING GRANT Donna Roehl reported that the city had been successful in securing a recycling grant from Metropolitan Council in the amount of $2500 for the collection of glass and aluminum cans. She explained that there would be a lot of work to do to work out the details of the program and she suggested that Carolyn Smith be hired to proceed with details of the project. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to hire Carolyn Smith to proceed with the recycling project grant details, at a low rate of pay to be negotiated and approved by the City Council. Motion declared carried 11. HAMEL LIONS FLEA MARKET Thomas Anderson stated that the lions Club Flea Market could not be held at the Medina Ballroom on August 10th and that they would like to move it to the Drive In Theatre property. Council asked that JoEllen Hurr work out an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for the Lions Club, for that day. 12. BOARD OF APPEALS ORDINANCE Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to adopt Ordinance # 231, regarding the Board of Appeals relating to Building code enforcement. Motion declared carried 13. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to pay the bills; Order Checks # 4900-4972 in the amount of $115,542.56 and Payroll Checks # 9269-9295 in the amount of $15,547.39. Motion declared carried Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. Donna Roehl, Clerk -Treasurer July 1, 1986 omas Anderson, Mayor