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ORDER CHECKS - JULY 1, 1986
Dayton's/Target
H.C. Mayer & Sons
Physician's Health
Delta Dental
Registrar, Dept. of
U.S. Post Office
City Desk Computer
Government Business
Budget Printing
CDP
Greater N.W. Office
Babcock, Langbein &
Crow River News
LeFevere, Lefler
Bruce Liesch & Assoc.
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik
Acme Typewriter
Loretto Feed & Seed
Plymouth Industrial Supply
Northwestern Bell
A T & T Info Systems
Wright -Hennepin Electric
Medcenters Health Plan
Michael Sankey
Daytons/Target
Fortin Hardware
Hamel Building Center
Photo Factory
Konica Business Machines
Don Streicher Guns
Emergency Service Systems
Loretto Towing
Amoco Oil Co.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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