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ORDER CHECKS - JULY 6, 1982
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1315 Elm Creek Conservation Commission
1316 Henn. Co. Agricultural Society
1317 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment
1318 Miller -Davis Co.
1319 Hansen and Babcock CPA
1320 LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz
1321 Crow River News
1322 JoE11en Hu=
1323 Hennepin Co. Library
1324 N. W. Bell Telephone
1325 Bonestroo, Rosen°, Anderlik & Assoc.
1326 McCombs -Knutson
1327 Physicans Health Plan
1328 Uniforms Unlimited
1329 Don Streicher Guns, Inc.
1330 Amoco Oil Co.
1331 Fortin Hardware Co.
1332 Conway Fire and Safety
1333 Mark Roskop
1334 Michael Rouillard
1335 Star and Tribune
1336 Donna Roehl
1337 Loren Kohnen
1338 Metropolitan Waste Control. Commission
1339 Municipal & Private Services, Inc.
1340 Hamel Building Center
1341 Earl F. Anderson & Assoc.
1342 Warning Lites, Inc.
1343 James Dillman
1344 Robert Dressel
1345 Hennepin Co. Seed Exchange
1346 Bryan Rock Products
1347 Regional Hydrologist DNR
1348 North Star Water Works
1349 Woodlake Sanitary Landfill
1350 Long Lake Ford Tractor
1351 Genuine Parts Co.
1352 Reynolds Welding
1353 Albinson
1354 Safety-K1een Corp.
1356 Art Schoening
1357 Satelite Ind. Inc.
1358 Schmidt Sawmill
1359 Muller-Pribyl Utilities
1360 John Miklethun
1361 N. W. National Bank of Mpls.
1362 Nodland Assoc. Inc.
1355 Northern States Power
1363 Francis Pumarlo
1364 Richard Krotzer
1365 Minnegasco
1366 Water Products Co.
1367 Dept. of Natural Resources, Div. of Waters
1368 Feed Rite Controls
1369 Metropolitan Waste Control
1370 STS Consultants, Ltd.
1371 Wright -Hennepin Electric
1372 Loretto Towing & Repair
1373 State of Minnesota -Sales Tax
1,369.0o
25.00
900.00
6.97
2,355.00
4,443.87
57.75
24.25
15.60
233.66
194.00
8,938.19
756.38
2o4.00
425.65
15.0o
44.41
25.29
158.35
80.85
225.28
16.54
545.80
19.80
52.00
264.51
1,046.90
100.00
54.5o
45.00
355.59
673.44
3o.00
152.67
30.00
2,850.0o
40.82
47.80
101.49
33.5o
164.60
130.00
75.60
1,o0o.o0
8.0o
57,227.25
'24,060.47
856.93
384.0o
640.0o
3.00
795.00
1o.o0
98.50
2,607.01
96.24
445.65
409.16
78.49
JULY ORDER CHECKS CONT'D - JULY 6, 1982
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1374 Suburban Community Services 25.00
1375 Vikings Approved Safety Products 70.55
1376 Robert Anderson 24.00
1377 Als Office Equipment 27.50
1378 Donna Roehl 42.00
1379 Pera 664.46
1380 Social Security - Retirement Div. 405.70
217,307.97
PAYROLL CHECKS - JULY 6, 1982
6720 Robert Anderson
6721 Michael Rouillard
6722 James Dillman
6723 Robert Dressel
6724 Thomas Anderson
6725 Thomas Crosby
6726 Sarah Lutz
6727 William Reiser
6728 Wilfred Scherer
6729 Robert Anderson
6730 Michael Rouillard
6731 James Dillman
6732 Robert Dressel
6733 JoEllen Hurr
6734 Donna Roehl
6735 Sylvia Rudolph
6736 Verna Hoover
6737 Rebecca White
6738 Sheri Zimmerman
6739 Law Enforcement Labor Services
6740 Western Life Insurance Co.
6741 Director of Internal Revenue
6742 Commissioner of Taxation
6743 Pera
6744 Social Security - Retirement Div.
406.18
514.80
587.86
564.70
100.00
70.00
70.00
70.00
70.00
481.22
587.44
323.42
322.50
783.43
1,075.58
625.39
78.00
76.00
118.50
12.00
13.25
2,406.44
969.98
463.15
405.70
$ 11,195.54
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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, July 6, 1982, at
7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Sarah Lutz, Thomas Crosby, Wilfred Scherer,
William Reiser; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator,
JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Acting Police Chief, Michael
Rouillard; Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen; Attorney, Richard Schieffer, Engin-
eers, Glen Cook, Paul Pearson
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Council agreed to discuss the following additional items:
Bryan Hendricks, quotes for construction of sewer and water lines to his property
Moorcroft, bond amount to be posted for street construction
HRA, Public Hearing, 8:00 P.M.
2. MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 1982
JoEllen Hurr stated that Item 5, Page 70, WCCO,"Motion by Crosby to adopt Resolution 82-12
should read"September 5, 1972."
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of June 15, 1982, as corrected.
Motion declared carried
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMSi T
Wichita Tr.
Paul Pearson presented the following quotes for work on the Layeaux and Green properties, to
correct drainage problem on Wichita Tr.:
Phehal Blacktopping, $1700; Asphalt Paving, $2755; Valley Paving, $4470.
He stated that an easement is needed from James Green, as some work is needed on his property.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to award the drainage correction project to Phehal Black -
topping, subject to Paul Pearson securing an easement from James Green.
Motion declared carried
County -State Aid Funds
Jim Dillman presented the following suggestions for street repair work:
Hunter Farms Roads; Use $3000 remaining in escrow and $8000 to be received from County -
State Aid funds to repair, tile and replace blacktop.
Willow Dr: Use $11,000 in General Contingency fund to continue overlay project from
the south.
Hamel Rd., Hunter Dr., Sioux Dr.: Patch blacktop with approximately 300 tons of mix
at a cost of $7200.
Council discussed the Hunter Farms road problems with Engineer, Glen Cook and whether or not
it would have been possible to detect problem areas before streets were accepted.
Glen Cook stated that Jim Dillman has suggested changes in road specifications so as to avoid
such problems.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to use County -State Aid funds and city funds as outlined
by Public Works Director and Engineer,with city employees to do as much work as possible.
Motion declared carried
Medina Morningside Sewer, Change Order # 6
Paul rearson explained that the Change Order includes construction of a berm along the Kurtz
proprty, Lot 2, Block 1, Medina Morningside First Addition,and the installation of road fabric
beneath the eight foot parking lane near the park.
He reported that the PCA cannot appropriate additional funds unless Congress approves an app-
ropriation bill but that they would continue to work with the PCA to secure additional funds.
He also explained that all of the pipe has been installed; that Morningside Dr. will be black -
topped in 1982 and that they have discussed the possibility of delaying blacktopping Bobolink
until 1983.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to approve Change Order # 6, in the amount of $4041.50,
as outlined by Paul Pearson.
Motion declared carried
Orono Sewer Construction Costs
Richard Schieffer recommended that Orono be billed for their share of sewer construction,
easement and Burlington -Northern Railroad costs, to date. He suggested that a meeting be
held on July 19th between Mayor Anderson and Mayor Van Nest to discuss the charges.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to bill the City of °rono for their share of the costs
as have been documented.
Motion declared carried
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Selection
Mayor Anderson stated that the committee had narrowed the list of applicants to Sgt. Sankey
of the Richfield Police Department, and asked that Council meet with Mr. Sankey on Wed. July
7th to discuss contract terms.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to hold a Special meeting on Wed., July 7, 1982, at 7:30
P.M. to discuss a contract with Michael Sankey.
Motion declared carried
Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks
Michael Kouillard stated that he would have information regarding consumption of alcohol
in city parks for the July 20th meeting.
Hamel Rodeo
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to authorize Comp time for Michael Rouillard to work
during the Hamel Rodeo.
Motion declared carried
5. JAMES VICTORSON
Mr. Victorson discussed with Council his Court summons regarding the fact that he had not
connected his home to the city sewer at Independence Beach. He stated that he would need
some time to complete the work and would sign a contract specifying December 1st as a
deadline for completion of the connection.
Richard Schieffer stated that a signed contract by Mr. Victorson would resolve his court
appearance problems.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to grant Jim Victorson until December 1, 1982 to connect
to city sewer at Independence Beach.
Motion declared carried
6. SEPTIC TANK MAINTENANCE
Council discussed with Engineer and Building Inspector the ordinance requirement regarding
collapsing septic tanks at the time homes are connected to city sewer.
Glen Cook stated that if tanks were not filled there could be a residue problem.
Loren Kohnen stated that abandoned tank covers could collapse long after they had been for-
gotten.
Doug Wacek stated that he had been told that some cities were waiving the requirement of
filling tanks and collapsing covers, because of the cost involved.
Donnaehl suggested stockpiling some of the excess dirt from construction for residents
to use.
Council took no action to change the ordinance.
7. HOUSING REDD;VELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEARING,8:15 P.M.
Richard Schieffer reviewed procedures involved in organization of a Housing Redevelopment
Authority and resolution declaring need of a HRA to function in the city.
Council discussed use of an Authority to secure property at Independence Beach to correct
drainage problems.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing closed at 8:20 P.M.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 82-13, Declaring need for a HRA.
Richard Schieffer stated that after the resolution was published the Council would appoint
a three member HRA Board.
Motion deolared carried
78 8. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Greg Smith, Variance
JoEllen Harr reviewed Mr. Smith's application for a 24 ft. front yard setback variance to
construct a screened porch on an existing concrete pad, 16 ft. x 18 ft., which was constructed
in 1977 and is attached to his home at 4645 Pine St., Independence Beach.
She stated that they would be lining up the proposed porch with their existing home.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to grant a 24 ft. front yard setback variance to Greg
Smith to allow construction of a screened porch on Lots 1 and 3, Block 20, Independence
Beach; hardship being the fact that the Smiths' will be aligning the proposed porch with
their existing home.
Motion declared carried
Holy Name Church, Conditional Use Permit
JoEllen Burr reviewed plans of Holy Name Church to build an addition to the existing
school building which will house a gymnasium and a facility for church services and parish
functions.
She stated that Fred Moore of the City of Plymouth had informed her that if church owned
parcels were combined into two lots and a parking lot were constructed east of the existing
church the area chsrges of $30,000 would not be assessed, as parking lots do not use sewers.
Mr. Berquist, Architect for the project, explained plans for immediate and future construction.
Thomas Crosby asked where the ultimate church would be located.
Sarah Lutz asked what plans they had for the existing church.
Mr. Berquist indicated new church on the site plan and stated that the existing church could
either be removed or allowed to remain.
JoEllen Burr stated that the Planning Commission was concerned about retaining the old church
as a landmark and were also concerned about the possibility that both the old and new fac-
ility might be used at the same time, causing parking problems.
Pat Moen of Plymouth presented a petition of concern regarding traffic that might be gen-
erated onto 30th Ave. and through Greentree if Brockton Lane were to be used as an access
to the proposed parking lot.
The President of the Greentree Homeowners Assn. stated that there had not been time to
call a meeting of the homeowners because they had not been notified of the project but
that the petition contained signatures of a majority of the homeowners.
Phil Zietlow, Planning Commission Chairman, explained that the main concern of the Plann-
ing Commission was safety and with cars parked along Co. Rd. 24 and in the lot across the
road from the church, accidents could happen.
Pat Moen stated that the residents did not have a problem with the proposed expansion,
merely the traffic that might result in their neighborhood were Brockton Lane to be used
as an entrance and exit.
Frank Dunbar asked if the driveway to the west could be closed and another drive to the
east could be allowed so that access would be directly to Co. Rd. 24, from the new parking
lot.
Motion by Crosby, secondec by Lutz to accept the petition regarding traffic through Greentree.
Motion declared carried
Glen Cook stated that the Brockton Lane entrance would be safer than a second driveway onto
Co. Rd. 24. He explained that Hennepin County is very consistent with their requirement
or use of an abutting road rather than a separate entrance.
omas Crosby stated that he had no objection to delaying action for two weeks to allow
time to explore the possibility of anentrance onto Co. Rd. 24.
Thomas Anderson asked if the project could be approved and an alternate access be re-
searched befor the next Council meeting.
Andy Whitman asked where the water would run to from the proposed parking lot.
Glen Cook stated that it would run into the small pond across Co. Rd. 24 and into Holy
Name Lake.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reiser to authorize drafting of a resolution approving
expansion of the Holy Name Church facilities mooring to Planning Commission recommendation
including retention of the existing church and delay resolution of the access question until
July 20 th. Motion declared carried
Displaymasters/Severson Products 79
JoEllen Hurr reviewed plans for Displaymasters/Severson Products to construct a ware-
house/light industrial building on Lot 2 Grier Industrial Park.
She stated that parkilig, hardcover and landscaping have been approved and the only concern
was the drainage of the lot, which Richard DeWitt, representing the applicant, stated would
be changed according to requirements of Medina's engineer.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reiser to recommend that a Conditional Use Permit be issued
to Displaymasters/Severson Products to construct a warehouse/light industrial building on
Lot 2, Grier Industrial Park, with drainage problem to be resolved prior to sign.inn res-
olution of approval.
Motion declared carried
Phil Zietlow, Variance
Jelllen Hurr presented variance application of Phil Zietlow to construct a tennis court on
Lot 2, Block 1, Meadowwoods Farm. She stated that a variance is needed because zoning ord-
inance does not allow an accessory structure on a lot prior to construction of a primary
structure. She explained that Mr. Zietlow lives on an abutting parcel and the location
of a tennis court on the property would not interfer with placement of a home at some future dat
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve variance to Phil Zietlow to construct a
tennis court on Lot 2, Block 1, Meadowoods Farm, hardship being covenants of Meadowoods
Farm not allowing combination of lots.
Motion declared carried
Marilyn McCormick, Conditional Use Permit
JoEllen Hurr reviewed Mrs. McCormick's Conditiona Use Permit application to operate a "Flea
market" on the Colonial Drive In Theatre property at 300 Hwy. 55.
She stated that arrangements had been made with the theatre and that concession and restroom
faoilities would be available.
Mrs. McCormick stated that hours of operation would be from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Sat-
urday and Sundays beginning in July and ending in September but that she would like to open
in May of 1983 if the project were successful.
Council discussed whether or not the permit should be reviewed before the 1983 season or
on a yearly basis.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution approving
a Conditional Use Permit for Marilyn McCormick to operate a "flea Market" at 300 Hwy. 55
according to recommendations made by the Planning Commission.
Motion declared carried
Meadowwoods Farm
Discussion of a contract requirement to sealcoat streets in Meadowoods Farm during the 1982
summer season.
Engineer G len Cook stated that the streets were in very good condition and that it might
be unnecessary to sealcoat for several years.
William Reiser asked why the Meadowwoods Farm streets were so good when there has always
been problems with the Hunter Farms Roads.
Jim Johnston stated that Meadowwoods roads were constructed over and above the cities
requirements.
Glen Cook stated that minimal damage could be expected before 1984 and there was no need
to sealcoat them at this time.
Discussion of cost sharing when the streets did need sealcoating.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to delay sealooating until sometime within the next
5 years, at the discretion of the city with one-half of the costs to be paid by the Groves
Co., at that time and with the city to retain a bond in an amount as determined by the
oity engineer.
Motion declared carried
Brett Cook, Variance Extension
Jo111en Hurr explained that Brett Cook has asked for an extension of the setback variance
and has also requested that he be allowed to locate a mobile home on the property at Lake
Ardmore during construction of a home.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to extend variance of Brett Cook until January 1, 1983
and to allow the placement of a mobile home on the property after a building permit has been
secured, which shall be connected to city sewer.
Motion declared carried
8 Q Menufaetured Hanes
Discussion of Planning Commission action regarding manufacturedhomes and memo from Richard
Sehieffer regarding legislation enacted by the State.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adopt the following housing performance standards
as recommended by the Planning Commission: e2"- a0a
A. All residential structures in the community shall be firmly anchored to a permanent
frost footing as described in the State Building Code.
B. A11 residential structures shall possess a minimum width of 24 ft. and a minimum
length of 24 ft.
C. All residential structures shall possess wall and ceiling joist construction
consisting of framining materials of a least 1'" x 3" dimensions, and shall be
of sufficient wiehgt to properly withstand damage from high winds and storms.
Motion declared carried
Independence Beach Lot Size and Setback Requirements
JoJllen Hurr reviewed Planning Commission recommendations for 9000 sq. ft. minimum sized
lots and setback requirements of 30 ft. front, 30 ft. rear and 10 ft. side yard minimums
in the Independence Beach area.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adopt the Planning Commission recommendations as
listed above.
Motion declared carried
Co. Rd. 116, Extension
JoE11en Hurr recommended that a Public Hearing be held on August 17th to discuss the pro-
posed plans of Hennepin County for a southerly extension of Co. Rd. 116.
She also asked that some consideration be given to allowing development of the WCCO property
that would be located to the west of the proposed routes.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 17, 1982
at 8:00 P.M. to discuss the proposed routes of Co. Rd. 116, through Medina.
Motion declared oarried
Comprehensive Plan
JoEllen Hurr presented letter from McCombs -Knutson that needs to be adopted
Council and forwarded to the Metro Council. Letter deals with estimates of
ulation and extension which had previously been discussed.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to affirm letter from McCombs -Knutson
Council, dated June 23, 1982 and forward to the Council.
Motion declared carried
Ms. Hurr stated that some progress has been made to have the cities plan accepted.
9. COMMONITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
Donna Roehl reported that the Hamel area no longer
Block Grant funds because residents no longer meet
a recent income survey taken.
She stated that the amount that had been placed in
would need to be reallocated.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to add $13,157
unity Development Block Grant Program.
Motion declared carried
by the City
sewer pop -
to the Metro
qualifies for Community Development
the income requirements according to
a contingency fund for the Hamel area
to Year VIII Rehab fund for the Comm-
10. MOORCROFT
Gerry Guetzkow, developer of Mcoreorft, appeased to discuss the
ing streets to city gravel specifications and securing building
are blacktopped. He stated that he would post $58,350 in cash,
streets built to gravel specifications.JoEllen Hurr stated that
the amount estimated for completion of the streets.
William Reiser stated that all developers should be treated in
Thomas Anderson stated that a 5 ton road needs to be completed
of credit for the entire amount should be secured.
Mr. Guetzkow stated that he needed a Development Contract before he could secure any
security.
Ms. Hurr stated that she would be working with the attorney on Wednesday to complete
the contract.
possibility of construct -
permits before streets
which would guarantee
$109,425 is 150% of
the same manner.
and that a bond or letter
11. BRYAN HENDRICKS 81
Donna Roehl presented the following quotes for installation of sewer and water lines to
the recently approved subdivided lot of Bryan Hendricks:
Quickway Excavating, $1280; Widmer Bros., $1294; Volkenant & ions, $1500
She stated that all contractors had been informed that they would need to post a bond to
guarantee that the street would be restored after the construction.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to credit Bryan Hendricks with $1280 against the
one-half sewer and water assessment of $2259 he owes the city to bring sewer and water
to his lot adjacent to 4575 Pine St., Independence Beach. Amount of $979 to be paid at
time building permit is secured.
Motion declare. carried
12. GAMBLING ORDINANCE
Council discussed prepared ordinance stating that they wished it to be as broad as possible.
Richard Schieffer explained that Minnesota law prohibits gambling unless a city adopts an
ordinance which allows it and which sets forth rules for securing permits.
13. BILLS
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to approve payment of the bills; Order Checks # 1315-
1380 in the amount of $217,507.97 and Payroll Checks # 6720-6744 in the amount of $11,195.54.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
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Clerk -Treasurer
July 6, 1982