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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/05/83 CCM2,30 ORDER CHECKS - JULY 5, 1983 2164 Elm Creek Conservation Commission 2165 West Hennepin Human Services 2166 Treasurer MCFOA 2167 Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota 2168 Royal Business Machines 2169 Royal Business Machines 2170 Daytons 2171 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment 2172 Hansen & Babcock, CPA 2173 LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz 2174 Municipal Forms and Systems 2175 JoEllen Hurr 2176 R. K. Hoagberg Associates, Inc. 2177 Bruce A. LieschAssociates, Inc. 2178 Bonestro, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates 2179 McCombs -Knutson, Associates 2180 Northwestern Bell Telephone 2181 Wright -Hennepin Electric 2182 Ditter, Inc. 2183 Francis Pumarlo 2184 Loretto Feed and Seed 2185 Group Health Plan 2186 Physicans Health Plan 2187 Loretto Towing and Repaid 2188 Amoco Oil Co. 2189 Don Streicher Guns, INc. 2190 Michael Sankey 2191 Everything for the Office 2192 Fortin Hardware Co. 2193 North Memorial Medical Center 2194 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept. 2195 Metro West Inspection Services 2196 Metro Waste Control Commission 2197 Warning Lites, Inc. 2198 Earl F. Anderson & Associates 2199 Steve Scherer 2200 Robert Dressel 2201 James Dillman 2202 Bryan Rock Products 2203 Bury & Carlson 2204 The Patco Co. 2205 Safety-K1een Corp. 2206 Display Masters/Syverson Products 2207 Northern States Power 2208 State of Minnesota -Sales Tax 2209 Satelite Industries 2210 West Side Redi-Mix, Inc. 2211 Nodland Associates 2212 Norwest Bank of Mpls. 2213 F. F. Jedlicki 2214 Minnegasco 2215 Feed -Rite Controls 2216 A. C. Garrison 2217 Metro Waste Control Commission 2218 Hamel Electric 2219 Fadden Pump Co. 2220 Jerry Johnson Excavating 2221 Pera 2222 Social Security -Retirement Division 2223 Arthur Schoening 2224 D & S Construction -� 7 1,279.00 110.00 15.00 211.70 155.80 570.04 40.00 1,166.66 2,410.00 4,307.51 2.12 7.42 586.48 1,145.50 1,070.00 1,738.60 266.99 582.09 65.75 720.00 14.10 159.04 812.32 480.58 30.00 17.50 62.66 40.23 255.31 32.00 83.14 2,752.75 990.00 150.00 131.53 490.00 60.00 60.00 1,056.04 10,537.95 29.95 33.50 6,000.00 726.20 918.24 150.00 233.00 4,820.66 35,657.00 2,055.00 3.00 136.12 40.00 3,438.15 362.19 174.73 1,114.00 895.15 445.32 132.60 i 767_nn 93,'797.62 231 PAYROLL CHECKS - JULY 5, 1983 7222 Thomas Anderson 150.00 7223 Thomas Crosby 100.00 7224 Anne Heideman 100.00 7225 William Reiser 100.00 7226 Wilfred Scherer 100.00 7227 Robert Anderson 764.15 7228 Mark Moran 652.53 7229 Michael Rouillard 813.11 7230 Michael Sankey 967.28 7231 Robert Dressel 640.22 7232 Steve Scherer 315.00 7233 James Dillman 712.44 7234 Karen Dahlberg 465.36 7235 Charles Hurr 115.50 7236 Law Enforcement Labor Services 45.00 7237 JoEllen Hurr 970.90 7238 Donna Roehl 1,153.65 7239 Sylvia Rudolph 732.03 7240 Western Life Insurance 45.92 7241 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,195.80 7242 Commissioner of Taxation 741.00 7243 Pera 604.58 7244 Social Security -Retirement Division 445.32 $ 11,929.79 232 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, July 5, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Thomas Crosby, William Reiser, Anne Heideman; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Planning and Zoning Administ- rator, JoEllen Hurr; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineers, Glen Cook, Paul Pearson 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Council agreed to discuss the following additional items; Appointment of Barb Rowan to West Hennepin Human Services Board Swimming Pool setback regulations Hamel sewer line repair 2. MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 1983 Thomas Crosby offered the following amendments to Item 5, Page 227: JoEllen Hurr stated that this plan would require staging of development and that per- haps in two or three years the city could reevaluate the formula. Also someone, not intend- ing to develop at this time, could allocate his units to someone else. She stated that the numbers used are calculated with infiltration eliminated. Those citizens who have paid for a unit will be entitled to a unit under any plan. Joe Holasek stated that if the work had been done properly in 1968 there would be no problem now, as the plant had beeen sized to take care of the entire sewer district. Art Huar asked if he would be able to sell his vacant lot as he had paid for sewer. Thomas Crosby stated that if the formula were used it might be,la benefit in asking for units early because in years hence availability may not be there, to factors not forseen at this time including the inability to solve, completely, the infiltration problems. Mrs. Hurr stated that everyone requesting and receiving a number of units should be committed to construct that number in a specified period of time. Alan Fero asked if the system had reached capacity. Thomas Anderson stated that it had. Mr. Fero asked why the city was then talking about adding units. Mr. Anderson stated that the reason for the meeting was to inform residents of a problem with infiltration and sump pumps that are being used, and that the city was looking to borrowing funds to clear up the infiltration. He also suggested that the Planning Commission review the zoning code and address high water use industries and commercial business. Thomas Crosby stated that he had some questions regarding the formula and whether or not it had been used elsewhere. Discussion of deleting cemetary acreage and other non buildable areas. Motion by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to approve the concept for granting sewer connect- ions to the Hamel Sewer System, subject to the formula being reworked. Motion declared carried Motion by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of June 21, 1983, as amended. Motion declared carried 3. POLICE DEPARTMENT Residence at 2835 Ardmore Ave. Michael Sankey reported that a cleanup of the house at 2835 Ardmore Ave. was being done and rubbish was being hauled to a landfill. Donna Roehl reported that the owners were working with Hennepin County to have necessary structural repairs completed. 4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Hunter Dr. Thomas Anderson explained that he had asked Jim Dillman to determine the cost of install- ing road fabric on Hunter Dr., north of Medina Rd., from where the project stopped in 1982 as far as the blacktop. Jim Dillman stated that the estimate for the project would be $31,000. Thomas Anderson stated that there is $11,000 in the road contingency fund and a surplus in the 1982 budget, along with the $12,000 budgeted in 1983 for road fabric. Motion by Scherer, seconded by crosby to approve the project including $11,000 from 233 Contingency and $8,000 from 1982 surplus revenue. Motion declared carried Ostlund Grinder Pump Paul Pearson stated that the sewer lift pump on Walnut St. is in working order and that he had been told by Arnold Ostlund, homeowner at4525 Walnut, who would be using the pump, that it was satisfactory. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to pay F.F. Jedlicki $2055.50 and to accept the grinder pump installed at 4525 Walnut St. Motion declared carried Hamel Well # 3 Engineer explained that the following bids were taken at 10:00 A.M. on June 30, 1983 for pump and water main connection: A and K Construction, Inc.----$37,552.00 Berghorst Plumbing & Heating--$57,915.00 He stated that A and K is a reputable company and that their estimate had been $39,500. Donna Roehl asked if heaters should be gas rather than electric because building does have a gas heater and because gas is cheaper than electricity. Donna Roehl also reported thata contractor who had not bid had stated that there might be some problems with wet soils beneath the building. Engineer explained that would be the contractors responsibility and any such problem would be covered by his bid. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to award the bid for pump and connections to A and K Construction, Inc. for $37,552.00, without alternates. Motion declared carried Medina Morningside Sewer Construction Paul Pearson reviewed letter regarding dollar amount of project remaining, noting that there is sufficient money available to pay the amount that will be due to orono even though it was overlooked when the project was assessed. Motion by Crosby, seconded by reiser to pay the City of Orono, the amount owed, when billed. Motion declared carried Hamel Sewer Interceptor Thomas Anderson stated that the letter would be signed and sent to Metro Waste Control regarding their assisting with repairs to the Hamel sewer line at the same time that the Interceptor is installed. He asked if Councilmembers had a problem with it. Demeules Engineering Bills Paul Pearson stated that the McCombs -Knutson bills should not be paid at this time, but a record should be kept so as to be reimbursed later by the developer. Thomas Crosby asked if the bills should be McCombs -Knutson responsibility because of liti- gation.Richard Schieffer stated that McCombs would act on behalf of Medina in Court and on their own behalf. Council asked that Richard Schieffer contact the insurance company attorney to determine status of the case . Council also noted that McCombs -Knutson is not requesting payment of bills, at this time. William Hermanson, 2695 Bobolink Dr., Water Bill Donna Roehl explained that First Federal Savings and Loan would like the Council to hear their request not to hold them responsible for outstanding water bill accumulated by Wm. Hermanson. She stated that they had, had the property returned to them and that they believed the bill should be Mr. Hermanson's responsibility, even though they had been told the ordinance allows for certification of unpaid bills on taxes. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to authorize the preparation of a resolution certifying $228.12 for Special Assessments for 1984 taxes. Motion declared carried -I, 5.._PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Bruce Neumann, Conditional Use Permit JoE11en Hurr reviewed status of the Neumann Conditional Use Permit, stating that the fence is in place, as noted on drawing; cars parked belong to renters and Mr. Neumann; driveway has rock in the specified area and yard has been cleaned up. She recommended that only 161/2 ft. of Right -of -Way be required because other homes on Brockton Lane have houses to close to the road to ever grant a wider easement in those areas. Thomas Anderson stated that he was concerned that the property may again become cluttered and that it should then have the entire area fenced. Richard Schieffer stated that any concerns could be written into the Conditional Use Permit. Anne Heideman stated that she would agree with the 162 ft. right-of-way and that the red -rock area noted on the plans should be reviewed in two years. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to amend the Conditional use Permit to include fencing of area as noted on plan, if area is allowed to deteriorate with red -rocked area to be reviewed in three years and with dedication of a 162 ft. right-of-way on Brockton Lane. Motion declared carried Waymouth Farms JoEllen Hurr stated that Jerry Knight has considered the possibility of needing a larger parcel for his operation and she suggested that he be allowed to proceed with staff app- roval of a new site if it is within the immediate area and if Council approves of his existing plans. She then reviewed plans and Planning Commission recommendations for construction of a food processing warehouse on Lot 1, Grier Industrial Park. She stated that he processes and packs nuts and fruit snacks for distribution to retail stores. She stated that the Planning Commission had suggested a number of conditions for approval. Thomas Anderson suggested asking the Hamel Fire Chief about the proposed height of the smoke stack. He also asked about the parking area shown on the plans. Ms. Hurr stated that the parking shown on the plan is based on the size of the building and that he could not be required to have more. She added that the Planning Commission has recommended no On -street parking. Mr. Knight stated that the building would be sprinkled and that he would work with the Fire Marshall so as to comply with the stack requirement. He explained that soil tests have proven not to favorable and that they can meet the setback requirements because they do not want an easement from the Soo Line Railroad due to the number of restrictions the railroad would place on the use of the easement. He asked that action on the project be tabled until he has made a final decision as to the site. Motion by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table action on the Waymouth Farms project at the applicants request. Motion declared carried Wayne Neddermeyer, Subdivision JoEllen Hurr reviewed memo and Planning Commission recommendations to allow the subdiv- ision of property located at 1272 Homestead into two parcels. She stated that the Plan- ning Commission took no action to require that the septic systems of both houses be in- spected before allowing the division. She recommended that the Council require inspection of the systems. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that he objected to testing the system of the vacant house be- casue no one knows if a new owner might want to redo the system. Discussion of the variances that were needed if the subdivision were approved; that is, setback for existing garage and acreage variance. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to approve the subdivision of the Nedermeyer property at 1272 Homestead Tr. into two lots; one lot to be 2.+ acres and the other to be at least 1 acre in size, with the lot line to be redrawn to allow the ditch to be the boundary. Also the city to reserve the right to check the septic system operation after a new owner occupies the house with the new owner to rebuild the system if it is found to be substandard. Two variances are granted; one for substandard lot size because there are two existing houses and one for a garage setback from the sideyard lot line so as to retain the ditch as the property line. Motion declared carried ........................... . Holy Name Church Father Arnold Weber requested that the City Council reconsider an earlier requirement driveway of parking lot to either allow entirely onto Co. Rd. 24 or entrance from Brockton Lane and exit from Co. Rd. 24. Thomas Crosby asked why the church had reversed its agreement when originally they had agreed to the Brockton Lane driveway. Fr. Arnold explained that Greentree West residents were not satisfied with the earlier decision and had approached him; and as a result a traffic survey had been done. Michael Sankey stated that the traffic survey was not a good one, that it should include much more information and that the data submitted was what the client wanted to hear. Dave Goodrie, representing Greentree West Homeowners Ass'n. defended the credibility of the traffic study done by BArton-Ashman Associates, stating that they are one of the largest traffic engineers in the U.S. and the Vice President, who did the study, has had 25 years of experience in the field. He explained that the Hennepin County Attorney has stated that they have the right to use Co. Rd. 24 based on the County Commissioners decision which overruled the Hennepin County engineers policy regarding not allowing driveways onto County roads if secondary roads are available. Thomas Crosby stated that the request is one of Plymouth residents only, with no request from the city of Plymouth; also he would accept the credibility of the Barton -Ashman firm although the survey was very sketchy. He stated that he would research the County policy and why the County Board of Commissioners would act contrary to county engineering policies. Glen Cook stated that the report lists no specific reasons for recommendations and because there is nothing_specific to the contrary he could see no reason to change city opinion. Thomas Crosby explained that the issue is public safety and it is Council's job to deter- mine if reasons behind policy dictate requirements. Fr. Arnold asked if a variance could be gotten to use the exit for the parish festival on July 17th. Anne Heideman stated that she did not want the Co. Rd. 24 exit upgraded. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to authorize use of the facility on July 17th pro- vided that the building meets building code requirements but that traffic must access onto Brockton Lane. Motion declared carried Hamel Sewer Pond Road JoEllen Hurr reviewed conditions listed in letter from Bernard Harrington regarding their vacating the Hamel sewer pond road. A number of conditions for vacating were listed which Ms. Hurr stated should be included in an agreement with the developer so as to guarantee road improvement completion. Nunn -Radtke, Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr reported that one-fourth of the existing manure had been removed from the prop- erty at 2825 Willow Dr. and that she had told former owner Debbie Kemp, who had posted the bond, that she would be willing to reduce the bond to $6500 or to take a Cashier's Check for $6500, which she was not willing to do, as of June 29th. Larry Berg, Attorney representing the owners, stated that there had been some misunderstand- ing as to what needed to be done beacuase the PCA did not think this was a priority situation and could not tell them what needed to be done and because the weather had not been favorable. He asked that they be given another opportunity to comply. Thomas Crosby stated that the Council had been told at one meeting that the work would be going ahead when the hauler returned from a vacation. Mr. Berg stated that they would haul out manure until the city reasonably thinks the project complies. Lance Beaulieu asked if there is any proof that manure is causing problems. Discussion of the amount of manure that has accumulated and the amount that was estimated to be removed. Wm. Nunn stated that he was not cognizant of the amount of cubic yards that was supposed to be hauled out. Mrs. Hurt stated that the amount of the bond was based on the estimated cost to remove the amount otmanure a was estimated to be on the property. 23(i,obert Scott compared the problem with that of Woodlake Landfill which continues to operate illegally and asked that the Council be as firm with Woodlake as they are being with Mr. Nunn. Wilfred Scherer asked what, other than manure, might be under the pile. Bob Barbarossa stated that there are a lot of people more qualified than the PCA to give an opinion as to what is needed. Mr. Berg asked that they be given some time, because of circumstances and weather, to re- move the manure. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to table proceeding on the Kemp bond until the July 19th City Council meeting. Motion declared carried 6. SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE George Cleveland JoEllen Hurr explained that the ordinance does not allow swimming pools to be constructed in a front yard and that if the Cleveland's are to be issued a permit to install a pool it will need to be constructed along the side and front of their house because of large trees in the back yard. She suggested amending the ordinance to allow swimming pools in a front yard and with the same setbacks as buildings. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to amend the swimming pool ordinance to allow pools in front yards that meet setback requirements equal to those of buildings. Motion declared carried Swimming Pool Permit Fees Donna Roehl asked if the permit fee schedule could be changed to coincide with the State Building Code schedule. She stated that Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen, had made the request because those installing small pools were paying the same fee as those installing very expensive pools. She stated that he did not want the charge for plan review included in the fee. Motion by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to change the permit fee for swimming pools to coincide with the State Building Code schedule, exclusive of the Plan Review fee. Motion declared carried 7. HOLY NAME CHURCH LICENSE Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to grant a Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor license to Holy Name Church for Sunday, July 17, 1983. Motion declared carried 8. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES Motion by Heideman, seconded by Schererto appoint Barbara Rowan to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board. Motion declared carried Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to enter into contract with West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board for 1983 services for a fee of $110.00. Motion declared carried 9. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to pay membership dues in the League of Minnesota Cities organization for a fee of $1010.00. Motion declared carried 10. HUNTER FARMS PARK Discussion of the landscaping plan done for Hunter Farms Park by Midland Nursery. Anne Heideman stated that she would have Midland Nursery redo their plan and ask Dundee Nursery to present a plan. 10. GAMBLING ORDINANCE # 208 Motion by Crosby, seconded1by Heideman to accept summary of the Gambling Ordinance as repparebdeby the City. erk and to authorize publication in the Official Newspaper. 237 11. BILLS Motion by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to pay the bills; Order Checks # 2164-2224 in the amount of $93,797.62 and Payroll Checks # 7222-7244 in the amount of $11,929.79. Motion declared carried 12. ENGINEERS Discussion of work being done in the city responsible for which projects. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to Morningside project and any other work at troo and Associates to be given all other Motion declared carried and whic engineering consultant should be limit work of McCombs -Knutson to the Medina the discretion of the City Council with Bones - engineering work. Motion by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Clerk -Treasurer July 5, 1983