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PAYROLL CHECKS - JULY 20, 1982
6745 Robert Anderson 578.26
6746 Michael Rouillard 723.28
6747 ,Tames Dillman 593.82
6748 Robert Dressel 573.33
6749 Director of Internal Revenue 509.80
6750 Commissioner of Taxation 248.00
6751 Pera 217.14
6752 Social Security -Retirement Division 112.87
3,556.50
ORDER CHECKS - JULY 20, 1982
1381 Wright -Hennepin Electric 1,500.00
1382 Francis Pumarlo 348.00
1383 Pera 317.29
1384 Social Security -Retirement Division 112.87
2,278.16
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, July 20, 1982, at
7:35 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Thomas Crosby, William
Reiser, Sarah Lutz; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administ-
rator JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Engineers, Glen Cook
Paul Pearson; Attorney, Richard Schaeffer
1. Additional Agenda Items
Council agreed to discuss the following additional items:
Woodlake
WCCO
2. MINUTES OF JULY 6, 1982
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of July 6, 1982, as presented.
Motion declared carried
Minutes of July 7, 1982
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to approve minutes of July 7, 1982, as presented.
Motion declared carried
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Contract
Richard Schaeffer reviewed prepared contract and discussed various sections that Council
agreed needed revising. He stated that after revisions were made he would have Mr. Sankey
sign and forward to Mayor Anderson, for signature.
4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Medina Morningside Water System
Paul Pearson explained that the additional work performed by Nodland's had been necessary
to the water system and he recommended payment of $3518.25.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to pay Nodland and Associates $3518.25 for additional
work to the Medina Morningside water system and to borrow the amount from the Park Fund.
Motion declared carried
Septic Tanks
Paul Pearson explained that Fred Keller had agreed that Medina Morningside residents could
use 500-600 cubic yards of dirt that had been stockpiled on his property, to fill septic
tanks, as residents connect their properties to the sanitary sewer. He stated that Mr.
Keller has requested that the site be maintained in a safe condition on a daily basis.
Sarah Lutz asked if there should be a time limit for use of the dirt.
JoEllen Hurr stated that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District does not want the area to
remain open any longer than necessary.
Paul Pearson explained that the area to be exposed would be approximately 50 ft. x 50 ft.;
he also stated that he did not think an agreement with Mr. Keller would be necessary and
that the area could be inspected by the cities inspector as he did the connection inspect-
ions.
Unsigned Change Order
Paul Pearson updated the Council on progress being made on the Medina Morningside sewer
construction with a request from Nodland for an extension on the contract to October 1,
1982, because of wet weather. He reported that he has recommended that Bobolink Dr. and
Elsinore Circle not be blacktopped until 1983 and that Nodland's have asked for a 5% re-
duction in the retainage amount and an additional $3840 if the surfacing is delayed until
1983; the dollar amount requested because of expected increases in labor and material in
1983.
Thomas Anderson asked if the contractor would not recognize the fact of the decrease in
retainage when asking for an additional amount of money to delay the surfacing of Bobolink
and Elsinore.
Discussion of letter outlining request for additional funds in the amount of $24,000
through the grant from PCA. Paul rearson stated that they had verbally approved the
request.
Thomas Crosby suggested adding a memo outlining the reasons for the additional funds.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to approve sending the unsigned Change Order # 7
and the letter of explanation with suggested additions.
Motion declared carried
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Discussion of dust control that could be used until Bobolink and Elsinore are blacktopped.
Paul Pearson stated that Jim Dillman had suggested a coating of drain oil which would cost
about $800.
5. 1981 AUDIT
Mark Babcock answered questions regarding the audit:
Delinquent taxes are shown as receivables
Income from utilities more than enough to cover depreciation, but city is not building
up reserves for capital improvements.
School districts are setting aside funds for severance pay, until now cities were not
allowed to set up such funds.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to accept 1981 Audit Report.
Motion declared carried
Thomas Crosby stated that water and sewer rates should be reviewed when losses exceed
depreciation.
6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Wright -Hennepin Electric
JoEllen Hurr explained that Wright -Hennepin Electric is requesting permission to construct
a 7 ft. high fence around their property at 4352 Willow Dr. She stated that city ordinance
allows for a 6 ft. high fence, but they wish it higher with barb wire at the top to deter
vandalism and theft.
She stated that she would visit the property to determine that the fence will not be con-
structed on the mound septic system nor outside their property lines.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to allow Wright -Hennepin Electric to construct a per-
imeter fence, 7 ft. high, at 4352 Willow Dr., according to plans that have been submitted.
Motion declared carried
Meadowwoods Farm Street Lights
JoEllen Hurr reported that Wright -Hennepin Electric is charging $6.00 more for ornamental
lights than conventional street lights. She stated thatshe had suggested that the developer
should be charged an additional fixture charge and that the city should be billed the same
as any other street light.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to authorize JoEllen Hurr to proceed with securing the
same rate for ornamental lights as regular street lights in the Meadowwoods Farm area.
Motion declared carried
West Creek
JoEllen Hurr reported that site plans for the West Creek building meet requirements of the
city and that the Hennepin County Soils office would review the plan for the Elm Creek Con-
servation District and that Glen Cook wished to make comments regarding drainage, etc.
She explained that the parking lots would be combined without a green area between them.
G len Cook stated that storm water drainage would be to the creek; sewer connection would
be made near the creek and water connected at Hickory Dr.; parking lot would have an 8 inch
base with 2 1/2 inches of blacktop.
Richard Schieffer stated that Council should find out how the Industrial Revenue bonding
was proceeding before taking action.
Mr. Reese, representing West Creek, stated that they needed concept approval before they
could proceed with bonding and would have something back to the city within 20 days.
JoEllen Hurr explained that they are seeking site approval.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to acknowledge that plans meet zoning requirements of
the city and that reviewal and approval need to be gotten from the Hennepin County Soils
£ ffice.
ilotion declared carried
Holy Name Church
JoEllen Hurr reviewed memo regarding a meeting that had been held to determine whether or
not an entrance to the parking lot could be relocated either onto Co. Rd. 24 or Brockton
Lane. She stated that the revised plans have an exit one-third the distance from Co. Rd.
24 and 30th Ave. onto Brockton Lane.
Pat Moen, Plymouth, stated that the compromise had been submitted to the Greentree West
Homeowner's Assn. and they determined that all options for entrances had not been ex-
plored and that they had contracted for a traffic study of the area with a private firm
and asked that a decision on the entrance be delayed until the study had been completed.
Thomas Anderson asked how long such a study would take to be completed.
Glen Cook stated that it would probably be completed within 30 days.
Harry Wald (sp.), Plymouth resident, stated that Hennepin County is saying they do not
want access onto Co. Rd. 24, this study may substantiate that policy.
Thomas Crosby stated that the project should be approved recognizing that some access
could be worked out.
T homas Anderson stated that he would reconsider the Brockton Lane access if appropriate
evidence is shown to substantiate another plan.
Mr. Wald stated that the traffic is the same whether it comes directly off of Co. Rd. 24
or is channeled through Brockton Lane.
Glen Cook stated that Hennepin County has a policy of not allowing an access to a county
road if an alternate access is available.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve the Holy Name project and to consider
the access question based on information that will be provided by residents of Greentree
West.
Motion declared carried
Council discussed various portions of the resolution with Father Arnold Weber:
Item 5: Parking lot construction and surfacing; needs to be constructed so as to be ready
at the same time new facility is ready for use. Lot may be used with a gravel surface for
one year and blacktopped in 1984. Bond will need to be posted until asphalt is applied.
Item 6: Church would need to pursue cost sharing with Plymouth if Brockton Lane should
need to be upgraded to include a left turn lane.
Item 8: Co. Rd. 24 will be posted immediately with "No Parking" signs.
Item 11: Screening east side of Brockton Lane; delet item as screening will be taken
care of by Plymouth residents.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to approve Resolution 82-14, granting a Conditional
Use Permit to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church to allow construction of classrooms, gym-
nasium, parking lot and a liturgical and social function center.
Motion declared carried
Manufactured Homes
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to adopt Ordinance # 202, amending zoning ordinance
regarding manufactured homes.
Motion declared carried
Marilyn McCormick
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve Resolution 82-15, allowing Marilyn McCormick
to operate a "flea market" on the Colonial Drive In Theatre property.
Motion declared carried
Displaymasters/Severson Products
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to approve Resolution 82-16, granting a Conditional
Use Permit to Displaymasters/Severson Products, to construct a warehouse/light industrial
building on Lot 2, Grier Industrial Park.
Motion declared carried
Moorcroft
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to approve Resolution 82-17, approval of Moorcro
Plat.
Motion carried Abstaining --Crosby
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to enter into development agreement for Moorcroft
Motion declared carried
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve private roadway maintenance agreement for
Moorcroft.
Motion declared carried
Angel Perez
Council discussed with Mr. Perez, his letter requesting indefinite postponment of an office
addition to his building at 3575 Kilkenny Lane.
Discussion of vehicles and other items that are stored on property and should be removed,
also the area where the office will be located should be seeded.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to extend contract with Angel Perez until July 15, 1983,
with a requirement that grass be seeded on vacant areas within two weeks and that trucks and
other materials be moved within that time period.
Motion declared carried
Tilr. Perez asked that Council require the pipe company on Hamel Rd. to clean up their yard
and that the owner of the golf cart business be required to store his carts inside.
Thomas Anderson stated that perhaps some tickets should be issued.
JoEllen Hurr stated that she has tried to work with the pipe company and had spoken to the
owners of the golf carts and that she would continue to pursue both problems.
Woodlake Sanitary Landfill
Charles IeFevere reported that there had been delays in working on the Woodlake Landfill
permit; testing protocol guaranteeing that liner and berm are adequate and indemnification.
He stated that the County Attorney does not think the County can enter into an agreement but
he is working with Woodlake and the County to determine if a joint powers agreement would
be appropriate. He stated that the county is intending to act on the application, ignoring
the indemnification provision.
Thomas Anderson asked that Mr. LeFevere report to them that the city has the authority to
close down the operation if the permit is granted without city approval.
7. WORTH BRUNTZEN, FIREWORKS
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve the Bruntzen fireworks display subject to
their having an expert handling the actual display and approval of the city attorney as to
the form of the document to be signed.
Motion declared carried
8. WCCO
Richard Schaeffer reported that the Planning Commission had reviewed the Development Con-
tract prepared by Mike Nash and that Thomas Crosby has asked that nothing included in the
1972 permit be included in the contract, whereas, JoEllen Hurr would like the permit to be
more inclusive.
JoEllen Hurr stated that because more land is included in the permit she would like to get
better things for the city under the development contract, such as setback requirements
and specifics dealing with interference.
Thomas Crosby stated that he had three problems with the contract:
1. borne things are included for emphasis
2. General statements of law need not be included
3. Anything new that needs to be negotiated should be included.
JoEllen Hurr stated that they are trying to get WCCO to agree to a condition where if they
get FCC approval they have guidelines that they must work within.
Thomas Crosby stated that he does not want to extract more from WCCO than was included in
1972.
JoEllen Hurr stated that she would be meeting with attorney, Mark Hamel on Wednesday.
Consensus of Council was to implement, where required, the 1972 and 1982 permits.
9. POLICE UNION CONTRACT
Thomas Anderson asked that any Oouncilmember interested in the new police contract should
attend the first negotiating session on Tuesday, July 27th at 5:00 P.M.
10. BILLS
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to pay the bills; Order Checks # 1381-1384 in the
amount of $2278.16 and Payroll Checks # 6745-6752 in the amount of 53556.50.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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Clerk-Treasurer
July 20, 1982