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PAYROLL CHECKS - JULY 5, 1977
Thomas Crosby
Nancy Laurent
William Reiser, Jr.
Arthur Theis
Wayne Neddermeyer
Charles Hoover
Jerome LaFond
Michael Rouillard
Randall Mayer
Robert Dressel
Ronald Duran
Donna Roehl
Verna Hoover
Scott Mabusth
Sylvia Rudolph
Willis Kohnen
Leo Leuer
Jeanne Mabusth
Physicans Health Plan
Western Life Insurance Co.
Richard Krotzer
Michael Rouillard
Director of Int. Rev.
Comm. of Taxation
State of Minn. Soc. Sec.
PERA
5o.00
50.0o
5o.00
5o.00
7o.00
463.42
405.22
383.16
236.80
35o.33
386.58
359.50
42.0o
141.25
177.50
322.00
280.01
283.97
21.48
27.12
750.00
65.0o
860.60
453.00
238.99
456.42
7,004.35
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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, July 5, 1977 at 147
7:35 P.M.
Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Arthur Theis, Nancy Laurent,
Thomas Crosby, William Reiser; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, Jeanne Mabusth
Regarding minutes of June 21, 1977; Donald Gaspar Plat, page 143, Item 2:
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to approve Resolution 77-22 subject to:
installation of a shallow trench septic system acceptable to city engineer and a 20 ft. wide
drainage easement be shown on the western lot.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by arthur Theis, seconded by Nancy Laurent to accept the minutes of June 21, 1977
as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously
1. HIRING OF NEW UTILITIY AND ROAD DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
Ron Duran introduced Paul Ogland whom he recommended as new employee for the Sewer and Water
Department. He stated that they had interviewed several applicants and felt that Mr. Ogland
was the most qualified.
Moyion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to hire Paul Ogland as sewer and water
department employee for a 6 month probationary period at $5.00 per hour, employment to take
effect July 18, 1977.
Motion carried unanimously
Ron Duran introduced Leroy Giese as new employee for street department. He explained his
qualifications and recommended that he be hired.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to hire Leroy Giese as road department
employee for a 6 month probationary period at $5.00 per hour, employment to take effect
July 11, 1977.
Motion carried unanimously
2. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE WATER RATES
Ray Bergerson and Marlon Haugen appeared to request that the Water Supply Co. be allowed
to raise the water rates at Medina Morningside from 800 to $1.60 per 1000 gallons, plus
several other considerations. Discussion of charging the city 8100 per year for each.fire
hydrant. Council felt hydrant charges should be built into the water system overhead.
Nancy Laurent inquired as to why the street remains un repaired since a water main break
during the past winter. Mr. Bergerson stated that he was not aware of the problem and
would check it out.
Richard Schieffer stated that the city should have complete financial statements to make
a comparison.
Marlon Haugen asked if it would be possible to work with a council member on the request.
Thomas Crosby stated that he would be willing to go over the financial statements and make
a comparison. He also asked that consideration of the request be discussed at a meeting
at which he was present and that he may not be able to attend the July 19th meeting.
Matter was tabled until it could be studied.
NORTH - SOUTH ROAD
Discussion as to work that had previously been done regarding a north -south road through
Medina. Clerk was asked to contact Craig Spencer from Hennepin County and invite him to
the August 2nd meeting to discuss the Counties timetable, etc.
4. FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM, MODEL ORDINANCE
Jeanne Mabusth stated that within 6 months Medina will need a Flood Insurance Ordinance and
she she requested that the engineer and the attorney be asked to assist in its development.
Council agreed that this should be done.
5. PARK FEES
Jeanne Mabusth presented information regarding Corcorans park fees; 5% of the selling price of
property selling as determined by the city engineer.
Willis Kohnen, city assessor, has informed her that land is valued at from $1500 to $4000
148per acre and that the valuations should be checked once a year.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis that current park fee be superseded by:
Park fee shall be 5% of fair market value of property subject to payment of park fee as
determined by city assessor. That City may, at its option, accept land in lieu of park
fee, offered by applicant. That commercial property pay park fee at 5% fair market value
as determined by assessor at time of final site approval, and that platting code be
amended appropriately.
Motion carried unanimously
6. NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE, BURY CABLE
Request from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. to bury cable at Co. Rd. 24 and Apache Dr.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 77-28 approving
burial of cable on Co. Rd. 24 and Apache Dr., subject to approval of the Public Work Director.
Motion carried unanimously
7. BOAT RAMP, LAKE INDEPENDENCE
Ron Duran stated that Arthur Theis had authorized the repairs of the parking space near the
boat ramp. Clerk was advised to take charges out of the Park Fund.
8. CIRCUIT RIDER ADMINISTRATOR
Nancy Laurent presented information on Circuit Rider Administrator who would work with a number
of cities to attend meetings, find out what grants are available and help with administration
problems. She did not know what salary this person would receive. She stated they would
need to know if Medina were interested because of the division of costs among the interested
municipalities.
9. CITY COUNCIL SALARY INCREASE
Wayne NedP'ermeyer stated that he felt that councilmembers should have a salary increase to
$75 per month and the Mayor's salary should be increased to $100 per month.
Thomas Crosby felt that increase should be accomplished by election and not the way that
the State legislature and the U.S. Congress vote pay raises.
Richard Schieffer stated that Council may increase its' salary but increases do not take
effect until the January following an election.
Wayne Neddermeyer asked that the matter be tabled until members had checked the League
of Cities schedule of salaries.
10. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Jeanne Mabusth inquired as to the status of a planner and the need for one.
Thomas Crosby stated that Metro Council had disregarded the comments on the systems statement
had had been sent to them by Medina and he asked Ms. Mabusth to find out from them the
reasons for their action.
He also felt that we need an expert to help us and perhaps we should wait for several months
to find out what happens with those cities eager to have their plans approved.
11. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Thomas Crosby stated that he would discuss with Mike Scherer the possibility of his serving
on the Planning Commission and he also would talk with Ron Roy as to his plans.
12. HOLY NAME DRIVE
Nancy Laurent presented two motions for discussion regarding upgrading of Holy Name Dr.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to request the engineer to prepare plans
and specifications for Holy Name Dr. with the understanding that the city could still
abandon the project if they so wished.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to request the engineer to prepare
percentage formula for cost of assessment for Holy Name Dr. which will be fair to both
the city and the property owners.
Motion carried unanimously
Thomas Crosby stated that Medina does not have sufficient funds for the entire project and
must assess the entire city or affected property owners to complete the project.
Robert Raskob stated that roads cannot be fixed using general revenue but a bond issue 149
is needed.
Nancy Laurent stated that to bond, a vote of the people must be taken, and this would cost
money.
Rochie Begin asked what would be done with the road in the meantime.
Various alternatives were discussed.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize spending up to $1000 for
labor and material to repair Holy Name Dr., as determined by the Road Commissioner and the
Public Works director, with an effort that material used be of the type that can be used
for long term raod improvements.
Motion carried unanimously
13. CITY HALL LANDSCAPING
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to authorize expenditure of $250 to
continue the landscaping around the city hall.
Motion carried unanimously
14. BILLS
Thomas Crosby asked Richard Schieffer b comment on the criminal cost portion of his bill.
Richard Schieffer stated that there are inadequacies in the enforcement procedure and that
the city must prosecute those tagged by the State and the County.
Discussion of the bill of Leo Leuer for "balance of vacation." Determination was made that
there was vacation time accrued.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to apy the bills including Mr. Leuer's,
with a restrictive endorsement stating that it is the final payment for all, due from the city.
Order Checks # 6793-6847 in the amount of $23,320.40 and Payroll Checks #4545-4570 in the
amount of $7004.35.
Motion carried unanimously
15. TAX PETITIONS
Discussion of options available to defend tax cases by City property owners. Richard Schieffer
stated that we can have the County defend us or we may do it ourselves. Clerk was requested
to contact Wayne Johnson for information regarding what Medina would pay the County for
defense.
16. TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY
Discussion of request from Hennepin County to release 3 tax forfeit parcels. Clerk will
determine which Medina Morningside lot has gone tax forfeit.
Discussion of city property becoming tax forfeit. Richard Schieffer stated that in dis-
cussions with Willis Kohnen, Mr. Kohnen felt that it was not his job to file tax abftements.
He suggested the Council should give Mr. Kohnen instructions as to what to do.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to authorize the Attorney to instruct
Willis Kohnen as to the necessary forms to file regarding tax abatement on city owned property.
Motion carried unanimously
17. BASE RADIO STATION
Discussion of the purchase and manning of a base station for the Public Works and other
departments.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Wayne Neddermeyer to purchase a base station, antenna and
point to point channel for $595.
Motion carried. Voting No, Thomas Crosby
18. VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Discussion of letter from Vo Tech and in particular the paragraph referring to plans for
building and a previous court case.
Thomas Crosby indicated that if left unanswered it may be construed to mean that activities
and plans are approved. He requested that the attorney respond to the letter, if he shares
the opinion that their activities need city approval and if the legal case cited in the letter
applies to this situation.
Wayne Neddermeyer indicated that the City should be telling them what they can do rather than
asking them what they are doing.
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19. PERSONNEL
Nancy Laurent asked if she could work with Bill Clelland on a job description policy.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to authorize Nancy Laurent to work
with Bill Clelland on job descriptions and personnel policy.
Motion caf'ried unanimously
20. HIGHWAY 55 SAFETY
Discussion of letter received from Mr. Rasmussen regarding accidents on
Loretto and Hamel. He stated that statistics show that there have been
that area in a 2 year period.
Chit Hoover stated that it is very well patrolled by the State, County
Discussion, also, of drivers passing in "No Passing" zones.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 A.M.
01/77,RA} >l/e,,egY
Clerk
Highw::,y 55 between
73 accidents in
and Medina.
Mayor