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PAYROLL CHECKS - JULY 16, 1985
8395 Robert Anderson $ 1,008.75
8396 Jill Hodapp 740.02
8397 Mark Moran 832.89
8398 Michael Rouillard 886.38
8399 Michael Sankey 1,206.50
8400 James Dillman 909.47
8401 Robert Dressel 729.18
8402 Francis Pumarlo 612.43
8403 Karen Dahlberg 450.72
8404 JoEllen Hurr 845.87
8405 Donna Roehl 808.71
8406 Laura Skarda 509.27
8407 Sandra Larson 150.44
8408 Janice Petersen 23.00
8409 David Schmit 99.00
8410 Troy Starczinski 393.25
8411 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,598.00
8412 Commissioner of Taxation 774.00
8413 P.E.R.A. 780.22
8414 Social Security Retirement Division 479.26
$13,837.36
ORDER CHECKS - JULY 16, 1985
3989 Commissioner of Revenue $ 236.65
3990 Hamel Athletic Club 3,500.00
3991 P.E.R.A. 1,051.36
3992 Social Security Retirement Division 479.26
3993 Dennis Hagen 108.40
$ 5,375.67
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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 1985 at 283
7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, William Reiser, Robert Mitchell, Anne
Heideman, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Public Works Dir-
ector, James Dillman; ATtorney, Richard Schieffer
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional agenda items:
Plans and Specifications for Medina Manor streets
Use of alcohol on private streets
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF JULY 2, 1985
Anne Heideman asked that Item 5, Page 278, indicate that Marge Buschbom
and that Woodlake Landfill Item, Page 281, include the authorization to
that had been completed, as specified on the plan.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to accept the minutes of July 2,
Motion declared carried
is an Orono resident,
add fill to the areas
1985, as amended.
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Minnegasco
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adopt REsolution 85-60, allowing
bury gas lines in the North Ridge Farms development, provided that work is
shoulder of the road.
Motion declared carried
Minnegasco to
done off the
Water and Sewer Rates
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 85-61, establishing water rates
at $1.95 per 1000 gallons and sewer rates at $3.35 per 1000 gallons.
Motion declared carried
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alcohol use on private roads
Michael Sankey asked that an ordinance amendment be adopted
on private roads that serve more than two properties.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adopt ordinance #
garding use or possession of alcoholic beverages on private
Motion declared carried
prohibiting the use of alcohol
221, amending Sec. 301.01, re -
streets.
5. INDEPENDENCE BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD PICNIC
Council discussed the request of Connie Dahl to close Lakeshore Ave. in the vicinity of the
Independence Beach park and also the boat ramp, so that a neighborhood picnic could be held
on August 18th.
Michael Sankey stated that the boat ramp should not be closed and that sufficient streets
would need to be open so as to provide access for emergency vehicles.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Mitchell to allow Lakeshore Ave. to be closed on August 18th
from the boat landing to Walnut Street, but that the boat ramp must remain open.
Motion declared carried
6. EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES CONTRACT
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to enter into contract with Ehlers and Associates for
payment of $4000. for services in connection with the cities tax increment planning.
Motion declared carried
7. ANNE AND PADDY THEIS
Council discussed request of Anne and paddy Theis for refund of sewer and water assessment
in the amount of $4851.88, due to the existance of a severe drainage problem on Lot 5 and
the West 30 ft. of Lot 6, Block 9, Independence Beach. Mrs. Theis stated that they would
then .sign an agreement combining the parcel with their abutting property.
284 Jim Dillman explained that the tile line through the property had been cleaned and
was connected to the existing tile.
Thomas Anderson asked if they would like to delay the request until a substantial rain-
fall so as to be able to determine if the area would drain properly.
Robert Mitchell asked if there was a legal way by which the city could refund and assess-
ment.
Richard Schieffer stated that he would research the Statutes, again, for an answer.
Thomas Anderson asked if the parcel could be filled and be a buildable lot.
Paddy Theis stated that someone had said that water would not drain away in a few days
they could be subject to a lawsuit if the property were sold as a buildable lot. He
stated that the amount being requested would be less than any expense that it would cost
the city if a house were built, such as, schooling, policing, fire protection, etc.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table action on the request of Paddy and Anne
theis for refund of Special Assessments paid on Lot 5 and the west 30 feet of Lot 6,
Block 9, Independence Beach, until the August 20th meeting.
Motion declared carried
8. HOLY NAME CHURCH
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to grant an On -Sale, Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor
license to Holy Name Church for Sunday July 21, 1985, at a fee of $10.00.
Motion declared carried
9. ST. ANNE'S CHURCH
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to grant an On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License to St. Anne's Church for Sunday, August 25, 1985, at a fee of $10.00.
Motion declared carried
10. LIBRARY CARPET
Council discussed the request from Hennepin County Property Management to install new
carpeting in the Medina Library.
Anne Heideman stated that she was reluctant to proceed with a project in view of the
fact that the Library may not be in the building more than two years and that the city
does not know what it will use the space for after the Library moves.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to seek the advice of a carpet installer as to the
possibility of repairing the carpet.
Motion declared carried
11. BILLS
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills: Order Checks # 3989-3993 in
the amount of $5375.67 and Payroll Checks # 8395-8414 in the amount of $13,837.36.
Motion declared carried
12. MEDINA MANOR STREET IMPROVEMENT
Council discussed the possibility of having the Plans and Specifications drawn for the
Medina Manor street improvement project, prior to the Public Hearing scheduled for Aug-
ust 6th.
Jim Dillman stated that he would like to have the plans drawn prior to the Public Hearing
due to the limited amount of time available for street work before winter.
JoEllen Hurr stated that the majority of the Medina Manor residents had spoken in favor
of the road improvement.
Richard Schieffer advised the Council to follow procedures so that when bonding for a
project there would be no conflict.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to authorize Jim Dillman to proceed to secure
Plans and Specifications for the Medina Manor street improvement project.
Motion declared carried
13. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Reed Bales Sawmill
Thomas Anderson stated that he would like to have Mr. Bales provide more fencing than
what had been proposed.
JoEllen Hurr reported that a survey of the property had not been supplied, as had been
requested.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to table action on the Reed Bales Conditional
Use Permit and Development Contract until the required materials have been received.
Motion declared carried
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Ross Gronfield, Variance
Richard Schieffer reported that he had revised the Gronfield variance resolution as the
suggestion of Councilmember, Robert Mitchell.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt REsolution 85-62, approving a setback
variance for an addition to the Ross Gronfield residence, 3200 Carriage Dr.
Motion declared carried
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Hwy. 55/Hwy. 101, Development Moratorium
Richard Schieffer reported that two resolutions had been prepared to declare a development
moratorium on properties located in the vicinity of Hwy. 55 and Hwy. 101. He stated that
one resolution directs city staff not to take applications for development in the area
after July 16th and the second resolution calls for a Public Hearing to discuss an interim
ordinance halting development to allow for a proper study of the area to determine its
development potential.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 85-63, imposing a moratorium
on development of the properties in the northwest corner of Hwy. 55 and Hwy. 101.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt REsolution 85-64, calling a Public Hearing
on August 20, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. to consider an interim ordinance amendment to allow for a
study of the Hwy. 55 and Hwy. 101 area.
Motion declared carried
Performance Standards
Anne Heideman stated that she believed that there was no protection in the Performance
Standards for those Residential properties abutting a Commercial or Industrial property.
JoEllen Hurr explained that such protection could be included in a Conditional Use Permit
document.
Robert Mitchell stated that Item 4, Exterior Storage, allows for storage of materials that
are for sale, outside of an establishment, and he asked that the sentence be dropped from
the standards.
Richard Schieffer explained that Ron BAtty had not recieved any comments from the city on
the standards that he had prepared.
JoEllen Hurr stated that the standards the Council was discussing would need to be refined
and put into ordinance form and were not intended to be a final document.
Ron Rogers, Planning Commission member, stated that the material received from the Attorney
did not address the issues the city had wanted included, so the standards had been rewritten.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to request that the City Attorney translate the
Performance Standards, as approved by the Planning Commission, into a suitable ordinance.
Motion declared carried
Anne Heideman stated that Section 828. Item G, provides for one parking space for four
students and an additional space for each classroom. She believed that the standards
should be revised to provide for parking space for administrators, custodians and aids.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to amend the Peformance Standards to provide more
realistic requirements for parking spaces on school property.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
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Clerk -Treasurer
July 16, 1985