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Home My Public Portal About07/05/1989 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - JULY 5, 1989 11057 Robert Dressel $ 854.70 11058 Thomas Anderson 225.00 11059 Anne Theis 147.82 11060 Robert Mitchell 150.00 11061 Stephen Schmit 150.00 11062 Wilfred Scherer 150.00 11063 Wayne Wallace 691.58 11064 Jill McRae 802.15 11065 Richard Rabenort 1,070.20 11066 Michael Rouillard 893.54 11067 Richard Blevins 521.44 11068 James Dillman 803.78 11069 Karen Dahlberg 401.80 11070 Donna Roehl 1,058.28 11071 Laura Skarda 501.45 11072 Sandra Larson 443.45 11073 Shannon Formisano 39.42 11074 Anthony Hughes 90.67 11075 Michael Glampe 130.09 11076 Benedict Young 837.99 11077 Farmers State Bank (Fed) 1,731.10 11078 Commissioner of Revenue 678.17 11079 P.E.R.A. 746.51 11080 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 585.13 $13,704.27 OFcDER CHECKS - JULY 5, 1989 7677 Delta Dental 465.15 7678 Physician's Health Plan 2,509.00 7679 Farmers State Bank 585.13 7680 Postmaster 300.00 7681 City Desk Computer Warehouse 26.48 7682 Copy Duplicating Products 109.31 7683 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assessors 1,494.50 7684 Fortin Hardware 45.80 7685 Elm Creek Watershed 1,640.50 7686 U.S. West Commun. 279.76 7687 A T & T 57.50 7688 Wright/Hennepin 884.68 7689 Medcenters Health 97.85 7690 Marjorie Vigoren 320.27 7691 Streicher's 283.35 7692 Henn. Co. Gen. Acctg. Div. 1,883.50 7693 Metro Waste Control 1,433.34 7694 Minn Comm 52.50 7695 Long Lake Ford 238.05 7696 Genuine Parts 12.75 7697 Reynolds Welding 37.50 7698 Johnson & Leidl 1,012.50 7699 NSP 1,502.70 7700 Viking Safety Prod. 76.81 7701 Commissioner of Revenue 385.40 7702 Tri State Pump 142.00 7703 P.E.R.A. 996.04 7704 Hamel Bldg. Center 143.23 7705 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik 18,810.52 7706 Lefevere, Lefler 6,222.11 6'3, - ORDER CHECKS - JULY 5, 1989 (CONT'D) 7707 Commercial Life 19.80 7708 Goodwill ind. 277.00 7709 Sutherlands Nursery 10.00 7710 Signs 125.00 7711 ATOM 10.00 7712 Medina Electric 213.70 7713 West Side Redi Mix 191.00 7714 Miller Trucking & Landscape 110.37 7715 Bureau of Criminal Appre. 240.00 7716 Rigs & Squads 1,195.81 7717 Minn. Cellular Telephone 71.40 7718 Sheriff's Dept. Co. of Henn. 201.74 7719 James Dillman 60.00 7720 Robert Dressel 6C.00 7721 Bryan Rock Products 11,683.71 7722 Feed Rite Controls 373.66 7723 Northwest League 56.38 7724 Uniforms Unlim 104.85 7725 Typing To Go 40.00 7726 Blitz Photo 5.49 7727 Perry's Truck Repair 220.00 7728 Randy's Sanitation 183.75 7729 Woodlake Sanitary Landfill 10.00 7730 Safety Kleen 47.25 7731 Lake Business Supply 53.42 7732 City of Loretto 60.11 7733 H.C. Mayer 3,871.00 7734 Mark Bendickson 192.75 7735 Diamond Scale Const. 315.26 7736 Equipment Supply 214.25 7737 Geo Synthetics 243.00 7738 Podany's Off. Eq. Wks. 415.80 7739 City of Wayzata 45.50 7740 Village Chevrolet 420.20 7741 Ben Young 60.00 7742 Culligan 55.80 7743 A T & T 4.26 7744 Snyder Drugs 12.36 7745 Rochester Midland 50.00 7746 Polka Dot Recycling 1,129.00 7747 A T & T Credit Corp. 121.42 7748 Pioneer Creek 463.00 7749 Metropolitan Council 7,000.00 7750 Lehnes Services 67.00 7751 MCFOA 25.00 7752 Michael Rouillard 21.95 7753 Northern Hydraulics 152.30 7754 Stevens Well Drilling 562.45 7755 Browning Ferris Portable Svcs. 152.25 7756 Metro Waste Control. 1,138.50 $74,405.72 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Wednesday, July 5, 1989 at 7:35 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Anne Theis, Stephen Schmit, Robert Mitchell, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Zoning Administrator, Loren Kohnen; Attorney, Ron Batty 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to discuss the following additional agenda items: Independence Estates, street construction by Dan -Bar Homes Metro goose hunting, special season Attorney for Woodlake landfill ash application Dobozenski septic system Motion declared carried 2. MINUTES OF JUNE.'20, 1989 Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to approve minutes of June 20, 1989, as presented Motion declared carried 3. 1988 AUDIT Auditor, Mark Babcock reported that as of December 31, 1988 there was an unreserved fund balance in the General Fund of $904,000; that cities should have between one half and a full years budget amount in reserve, so Medina's reserve is adequate; enterprise funds show a profit for the year but it will probably take one more year for the water fund to show a positive balance and four to five years for the sewer fund. He stated that the auditors opinion has changed to indicate no exclusion for fixed assets as a record has now been established. Donna Roehl asked that Jim Dillman, Rick Rabenort and Laura Skarda be thanked for the work they did to inventory all of the cities equipment and property, for the records. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to accept the 1988 city audit, as presented and to thank Jim Dillman, Laura Skarda and Rick Rabenort for their work on completing the inven- tory of fixed assets. Motion declared carried * CONSENT AGENDA 4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT * U.S. West Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 89-49, allowing U.S. West to install buried cable at Hwy. 55 and Willow Dr. Motion declared carried Independence Beach Well Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to accept the Independence Beach well, as constructed by Stevens Well Co. in the amount of $49,071.70, with final payment of $562.45. Motion declared carried Cherokee Rd. and Tamarack Dr., Stop Sign Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to authorize placement of a Stop Sign on Cherokee Rd. as it intersects with Tamarack Dr. Motion declared carried 5. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Bruce Neumann Robert Mitchell asked if the resolution contained the items that had been included in the court order, plus the items the city council had discussed on June 20th. Ron Batty stated that the resolution now allows the overhang and rear entrance, with a photo of the present structure attached and made part of the file. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-50, allowing the Bruce Neumann repair garage, at 25 Hamel Rd.; to have an overhang and rear entrance as shown on the attached photo. Motion declared carried Addison Piper, Bantle Farms Subdivision Loren Kohnen stated that the 60 ft. road easement has not been shown on the final plat of Bantle Farms. He stated that engineer, Glenn Cook, as asked that it be shown as an outlot. Robert Scott, representing Addison Piper, stated that he would have the hardshell corrected. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to table action on final approval of the Bantle Farms subdivision until hardshell has been changed to show the 60 ft. road easement. Motion declared carried Tom Wolf, Setback Variances Loren Kohnen explained that Thomas Wolf, 4624 Brook St.; had made application to rebuild on Lot 18, Block 26, Independence Beach. Variances requested are a 5 ft. front yard set- back variance and a 14.9 ft. rear yard setback variance. He stated that Allen Larson, 4612 Balsam St. whose property abuts the rear property line of the Wolfs, had complained about the request. He reported that there had been a problem with vehicles parked at the rear of the Larson property, perhaps over the property line. Donna Roehl stated that setback variances had been granted at the time a former owner had built the Larson house. Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to authorize preparation of a resolution granting set- back variances to Tom Wolf to construct a house at 4624 Brook st.; according to recommen- dations fo the Planning Commission. Motion declared carried Loretto Towing, Conditional Use Permit Amendment Loren Kohnen stated that Loretto Towing had made application for an amendment to their Conditional Use Permit to allow eight vehicles to be parked outside of the fenced area and their repair garage, at 4775 Co. Rd. 19. He stated that the trees have been replanted and that they need an easement from Nick Oeffling as their fence is on the Oeffling prop- erty. He also reported that the engineer has asked that a $3000 Letter of Credit be posted to gurantee compliance. Ron Converse of Loretto Towing stated that they would be completing the paper work on securing the 10 ft. easement from Nick Oeffling, very soon. Robert Mitchell asked if the curbing question had been answered. Thomas Anderson stated that the Planning Commission was willing to wait to see if the owners can keep cars off of the grass. Robert Mitchell stated that the Letter of credit should not be released until it is known that the trees have grown. Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution granting an amendment to the Loretto Towing Conditional Use Permit to allow eight vehicles to be parked outside of the building and fenced area, according to Planning Commission recomm- endations. Motion declared carried Woodlake Landfill, Ash Application Ron Batty stated that BFI and Hennepin County do not wish to be heard regarding their earlier request to begin site preparation work prior to action on their application for disposal of ash at Woodlake Landfill. Ron Rogers, Planning Commission Chairman, stated that RMT, engineers for BFI, had been asked for some additional materials which have not been completely reviewed by Wenck Associates, nor the Planning Commission committee. He stated that hopefully it would be reviewed so that a report could be included at the June 13th meeting. Aquarius Development Corporation, Conditional Use Permit Loren Kohnen explained that Aquarius development Corporation. had made application for a Conditional Use Permit to bring their commercial building,at 265 Hwy. 55, into city code compliance. He stated that parking and hardcover meet city requirements; some trees on the property need to be moved to the front of the building and a $3000 Letter of Credit should be posted. Don DesLauriers, one of the owners of the building, stated that he would give the city a personal check to cover the guarantee. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a Conditional Use Permit to Aquarius Development Corporation for a building located at 265 Hwy. 55, according to Planning Commission recommendations and upon receipt of $3000 to guarantee relocation of the landscaping units. Motion declared carried Loram Thomas Anderson reported on the meeting that was held at Lorams to discuss the possibility of extending the sewer west on Hwy. 55 to serve their property at 3900 Arrowhead Dr. He stated that Walter G. Anderson is also interested in being served by sewer. Loren Kohnen stated that Wright -Hennepin Electric is making plans to expand their building and would also be interested in having sewer. Anne Theis asked what would happen to those who have been requesting sewer for a long time, if the service area was expanded along Hwy. 55. Thomas Anderson stated that he had told those at the meeting that work was being done on the' cities comprehensive plan but it would be two months before it was complete, also he explained that the city needs to update its comprehensive sewer plan. Anne Theis stated that she would like to accomodate'them, but not at the expense of others' who have been asking a long time for sewer. Thomas Anderson stated that Loram was built long before Metro took over the sewer lines so they are sympathetic to the problems incurred through growth of the company. Robert Mitchell stated that every lot in Hamel that has sewer available is not built upon so the city cannot decide that its time to move building outside the area. Thomas Anderson stated that there is a demand for homesites but those mho own property in the district either do not want to develop or do not know how to develop. Robert Mitchell stated that more units are needed from Metro if the line is extended. Thomas Anderson stated that an application would need to address that fact. Robert Mitchell stated that the property owners with vacant property should be contacted regarding their intentions for developing. Clean Fill Hauling Ron Batty reported that most communities do not have ordinances regarding clean fill but he believed that standards for types of materials that could be called clean fill, should be developed. He also stated that there might be a problem enforcing the licensing of haulers. Robert Mitchell stated that the hauling policies in effect in the city should be coordinated with the types of fill that could be hauled and with the land alternation permits. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to authorize the city attorney to draft an amendment to the cities ordinance regarding fill material that may be hauled into the city. Motion declared carried Inn Kahoots Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Schmit to approve the sale of liquor outdoors at Inn Kahoots, 45 Hamel Rd., for the rodeo dances, July 7 and 8 until 12:45 A.M. and July 9 until 9:00 P.M. Motion declared carried Landfill Attorney Council discussed the possibility of hiring another attorney, knowledgable, in environmental issues, to work with Ron Batty on the Woodlake ash disposal application. Dennis Coyne, who had been recommended to Council, discussed his areas of expertise. Thomas Anderson stated that if another attorney was hired they would need to become involved very soon. He stated that perhaps a committee should look into hiring someone, with a recommendation made to the council before the July 13th Public Hearing. Moved by Mitchell,seocnded by Scherer to have Anne Theis, Stephen Schmit and Ron Batty review and recommend another attorney to assist on landfill work and to hold a special city council meeting on July 13, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. Motion declared carried Independence Estates, Dan -Bar Homes Anne Theis reported that dan-Bar Homes has not followed the requirements of their permit with regards to controlling stormwater run-off, rentntion pond, etc. all required in connection withstreet and utility construction at Independence Estates. i ti j She stated that streets are impassable and that the remaining two segments of Maple St. need to be graded. Thomas Anderson asked that Loren Kohnen discuss the problems with the engineer and secure a schedule for completion of the work. Dobozenski Septic System Loren Kohnen explained the problems with the mound septic cystem at Dobo's Restaurant, 4425 Hwy. 55, and the problems with the washed sand. Council discussed the possibility of residential and other systems failing and what could be done. Loren Kohnen stated that in some cases, such as in Independence and Greenfield, failure is due to improper installation. Robert Mitchell suggested that installer meet with someone from the University and report back to council on what should be included in the cities ordinance. 6. 1990 ASSESSING CONTRACT Council discussed the request for renewal of the assessing contract with Greater Northwest Office of Real Estate Assessment. Council decided that the increase should be limited to 10%. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to contract with Greater Northwest Office of Real Estate Assessment for 1990 work for a fee of $19,500. Motion declared carried 7. THEFT OF RECYCLABLES Donna Roehl reported that there have been inum cans, being taken from recyling bins Commission had prepared an ordinances for Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to Motion declared carried some instances of recyclables, especially alum - placed at the curb, so West Hennepin Recycling each city to consider adopting. adopt Ordinance # 243, Theft of Recylables. 8. BILLS Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills; Order Checks # 7677-7756 in the amount of $74,405.72 and Payroll Checks # 11057-11080 in the amount of $13,704.27. Motion declared carried 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT Weapons Council discussed the recent purchase of new weapons for police officers and if the old weapons should be sold to the officers or traded in to Streichers. Donna Roehl stated that she would ask the insurance company about any liability that the city might incur if a gun got into the wrong hands. Moved by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell to sell the old weapons to the police officers for $82.00 each with the clerk to discuss the matter with the insurance company. Motion declared carried Metro Goose Hunt Anne Theis reported that the Metro Goose hunt will be held September loth. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tupco, 9:40 P.M. Council received a report regarding methods that might be used to remove materials from the Tupco site. Tamarack Dr. North, Special Assessment Appeals, 9:50 P.M. Ron Batty reported on the latest events regarding the Tamarack Dr. assessment appeals. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. J �`Q� Clerk -Treasurer m The Council of the City of Medina met in special session on Thursday, July 13, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Robert Mitchell; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Attorney, Ron Batty 1. LANDFILL ATTORNEY Stephen Schmit gave report regarding the committees search for an attorney to assist with the Woodlake landfill ash disposal application. He stated that they would like to recommend Dennis Coyne to work with Ron Batty on the issue. Moved by Wilfred Scherer, seconded by Anne Theis to hire Dennis Coyne to assist Ron Batty on the Woodlake landfill matter with Mr. Coyne to take direction from Ron Batty; to work with city staff, planning commission and city council and to communicate to residents that he cannot discuss, nor take direction,from them. Motion declared carried 2. CITY PARKS Stephen Schmit explained that the park commission had gotten a proposal from the Long Lake Lions Club for funding of one half the cost of additional playground equipment for the Medina Morningside park. Donna Roehl asked if a catalog of the proposed equipment could be provided to the insurance company for their comments prior to purchasing the equipment. 3. PARKING LOT PAVING Council discussed memo from Jim Dillman regarding paving the lower driveway and the driveway which connects the upper parking lot to the lower lot. Jim had reported that the cost from Buffalo Bituminous was $12,891.50 and work would be done while they were in the city surfacing Tamarack Dr. The price was reasonable and the work would be better than if done by the city depart- ment Council discussed the fact that the item had not been budgeted and the sugg- estion that the cost be paid from the general road budget. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Schmit to authorize the paving project for the lower driveway and connecting driveway to upper parking lot, to Buffalo Bituminous at a cost of $12,891.50 which is to be taken from the 1989 road department budget. Motion declared carried Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M. Clerk -Treasurer Mayor �a�