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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/21/1987 CCMPAYROLL JULY 21, 1987 9885 Jill Hodapp $909.78 9886 Richard Rabenort 1077.84 9887 Michael Rouillard 546.07 9888 James Dillman 997.87 9889 Robert Dressel 879.36 9890 Karen Dahlberg 409.02 9891 JoEllen Hurr 911.62 9892 Donna Roehl 911.62 9893 Laura Skarda 476.79 9894 Sandra Larson 258.23 9895 Natina Smith 112.72 9896 David Schmit 208.93 9897 Benedict Young 659.52 9898 Carolyn Smith 64.09 9899 Stara Whitehead 34.49 9900 Henn. Co. Child Supp. 423.00 9901 Farmers St.Bk. (WH) 1361.15 9902 Comm. of Tax. 653.17 9903 PERA 628.66 9904 Farmers St.Bk. (SS) 576.36 12,100.29 ORDER CHECKS 5938 Bruce Liesch & Assoc. $ 3626.86 5939 Sazama Exec. 450.00 5940 PERA 808.60 5941 Farmers St.Bk. (SS) 576.36 $ 5461. 82 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, July 21, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Robert Mitchell, Stephen Schmit, Anne Thies; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Engineer,Glenn Cook; Attorney, ron Batty; Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to discuss the following additional items: Tax Increment District 1-5 Greenfield/Independence, sewer connection bill Randy Mayer, Hwy. 55/co/ Rd/ 116 improvement project Motion declared carried 2. MINUTES OF JULY 7, 1987 Moved -by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to approve minutes of July 7, 1987, as presented. Motion declared carried 3. 1986 AUDIT Auditor, Mark Babcock, reviewed the 1986 Audit with City Council. He stated that the General Fund balance will increase to $450,000, after road projects are bonded. Council -discussed enterprise fund balances and the need to decrease the negative balance in the sewer fund. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to accept the 1986 Audit,as presented. Motion declared carried 4. INDEPENDENCE/GREENFIELD SEWER CONNECTION Bob Kullery, Engineer for the project, explained the plans they have to treat the sewage upstream with hydrogen peroxide to control the sewer smell. Thomas Anderson asked if the new chemical would create a harmful gas. Gallery stated that there was no danger to residents. Also they are trying to have the problem declared grant eligible. Stephen Schmit stated that the problem needs to be solved immediately, whether it is grant eligible, or not. 5. TUPCO Robert Mitchell stated that the Tupco fire appears to be nearly extinguished. He asked if it had been put out with the owners method and if they should be allowed to continue. Loren Kohnen agreed that they had been successful in containing the fire and that he had advised them to inspect the fire area three times a day and use water where necessary. Robert Mitchell stated tht Council should consider that an emergency still exists, they should be given an additional two weeks to extinguish the fire and that the Planning Commission should review the Conditional Use Permit for an amendment regarding the conduct of operations and site safety. Thomas Anderson asked if the permit should also be reviewed for revocation. Robert Mitchell agreed that all facts and all alternatives should be considered. Mark Pieper stated that the site has 3-4 years of accumulated materials, but that his company has a better system of moving it off site. He stated that he would like to work with one ciyt official, as he would like to begin construction of berms. Loren Kohnen stated that the fire department should have input as to how the site is constructed. Robert Mitchell left the meeting at 8:15 P.MM. Stephen Schmit stated that they should be allowed to operate until a new Conditional Use Permit is prepared. Anne Theis agreed that the city needed to be flexible until the operation is reviewed by the Planning Commission and new conditions are suggested. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to request the Planning Commission review the Tupco woodchipping operation and existing Conditional Use Permit and make appropriate recom- mendations, with Tupco allowed to operate, under the direction of Loren Kohnen, as long as a greater fire hazard is not created. Motion declared carried 94 Thomas Anderson asked when the fire fighting bills would be paid. Mark Piepoer stated that he would need about 40 days in which to pay them, from his personal funds, as Tupco had no funds. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to pay bills incurred in connection with the Tupco fire in the amount of $3962.90, and collect from Tupco. Motion declared carried Mark Pieper stated tht the fire department could use his equipment if the need ever arose. JoEllen Hurr stated that the company should be aware of the fact that they may be making site improvements that may not be approved when the Conditional Use Permit is reviewed. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to put Tupco on notice, that they are working on the site at their own risk and what is being done may not be approved by the City. Motion declared carried 6. HWY. 55/C0. RD. 116 Jim Dillman stated the detour on Hwy. 55 is scheduled for the first week in August. He asked what should be done with the city roads that will be used during that time. Thomas Anderson asked if there should be some sort of dust control. Jim Dillman stated tht it would take one employee, working full time, to control the dust, through watering. Council advised that he do whatever is necessary to protect the cities roads. Randy Mayer explained his problem created when the State constructed a shared driveway between Mayer Inc. and the dairy Queen. He explained that Mayer Inc. has an application before the Planning Commission to reconstruct their site. He stated that he had met with representatives of MnDot on June 18th to verify the access and after that meeting was told there would be a shared access, 70 ft. in width. He stated that no one had been notified of the change prior to construction and he would like the Council to request the State to put the access back where it had been originally planned. Thomas Anderson asked why he wanted the access changed. Randy Mayer presented pictureswhich showed that customers leaving the Dairy Queen would block the access to his property. He reported that he had counted 50 vehicles exiting the Dairy Queen, using his access, Planning Commission representative, Leonard Leuer, stated that the Planning Commission had tabled the matter because the plan did not show a link withe the concrete poured by the Highway department and that the problem was the drive -up window at the Dairy Queen. Randy Mayer stated that the entrance should be changed for safety and that he and the dairy queen owners had no joint access agreement. He explained that the additional information being requested by the Planning Commission will cost $5000 and that he had been advised not to spend additional money until the access question is resolved. Glenn Cook stated that the driveway was there and shared with the Dairy Queen prior to this construction. Randy Mayer suggested that the access be put in the middle of the Dairy Queen property, and that it should be wide enough to handle their traffic. Glenn Cook stated that field changes are normally worked out with affected property owners. Ron Batty asked if more work had been done than should have been done, without city approval. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to write a letter to MnDot asking for an explanation of what is being done on the Mayer/miry Queen property, as city is concerned about traffic safety and that Mayer Inc. cannot do what the city has requested they do, on the site because of the access that has been constructed. Also that a consultation be scheduled to discuss the matter. Motion declared carried 7. ROBERT BRADLEY, BOND 5 Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to release the Robert Bradley bond in the amount of $64,200, for construction of a private subdivision road off of Willow Dr., as recommended by the Public Works Director. Motion declared carried 8. ALPANA ALUMINUM COMPANY, ROAD Anne Theis asked when the city had begun maintaining the road to Alpana Aluminum. Jim dillman stated that the city has a policy for plowing snow on roads that will become city roads. He listed Cheyenne Tr., and the street in the Lutz subdivision, as examples. Anne Theis stated that they are now declaring it a public road because of the snowplowing. Wilfred Scherer stated that when Alpana built their building it appeared as if the road would be continued through, immediately. Ron Batty stated that the road is platted as a city street, but that the Development Agreement deems it otherwise. Jim Dillman stated that city ordinances and road specifications do not agree on cul de sac length and public versus private roads. AnneTheis asked why the city was discussing the matter at this time as Mr. Klitzka had signed the agreement. Stephen Schmit stated that it would be easier to agree to maintain the road if there were more than one business using the road. Donna Roehl explained that Goal Ridge Rd. had been built to then city specifications, had never been used, and had to be rebuilt as the now Pheasant Ridge Rd., also the Groves -Co. was to have paid for sealcoating Meadowwoods Tr. and has never done so because the road has needed repairs. Ron Batty stated that the city should be certain a road is built to city specifications when taken over. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to table the Alpana road matter until August 4th and ask that the cities ordinance and road specifications be reviewed. 9. TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT 1-5 Jeanne Frederick presented information on Tax Increment District 1-5, plus information on property values in the district. She sugggested a bond sale for August 25th for $200,000 Tax Increment Bonds and $400,000, General Obligation Bonds. Council discussed whether or not the Mayor and City Clerk should go to New York to present information to Moodys to maintain the cities bond rating. Council agreed that the expense of the trip should be incurred by the city. Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to table the Tax Increment matter until August 4, 1987 with staff to proceed with preparation of agreements. Motion declared carried * CONSENT AGENDA • 10. WRIGHT HENNEPIN ELECTRIC Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-56, allowing Wright -Hennepin Electric to install underground service to 1550 Hunter. Dr. Motion declared carried * 11. NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-57, allowing Northern States Power Co. to install underground cable under brockton Lane to serve 50 Navajo Rd. Motion deccared carried * 12. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT * Hays Drywall, Inc. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-58, granting a Conditional Use Permit to HaYS Drywall for an office/warehouse at 3575 Hickory Dr. Motion declared carried 9 6- * Ricardo and Graciela Gonzalez Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-59, approving the Condit- ional Use Permit for Ricardo and Graciela Gonzalez to construct a 2592 sq. ft. accessory structure at 3072 willow Dr. Motion declared carried * William Nelson Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-60, approving a variance for William Nelson to construct a house at 2997 Lakeshore Ave., with a 65 ft. set- back from Lake Independence. Motion declared carried * NBI INC. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-61, approving a lot com- bination/redivision for Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Moorcroft. Motion declared carried Loretto Towing, Conditional Use Permit Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to table the Loretto Towing application pending receipt of information regarding ownership. Motion declared carried Solid Waste Committee Hearings JoEllen Hurr reported that she had spoken at the Legislative Hearings regarding Solid Waste and had requested that credit be given to cities that have landfills and other public facilities so that State Aid monies could be secured. Inn Kahoots JoEllen Hurr stated that a deck had been built at Inn Kahoots , without a building permit, and that a Conditional Use Permit had been applied for afterward. She asked for Council support in enforcing city ordinances, such as notification that they cannot use the deck until it is approved. Dockside Ron Batty explained that John Spaeth would like to have the Dockside matter resolved by August 1st as there is a closing on Lot 10, on that date. He stated that all items had been agreed upon, except reference to the building plan had been omitted. JoEllen Hurr suggested that Council not act on the matter at this meeting but wait until a published agenda, as many people had been concerned about the issue. Donna Roehl stated that 20 people are sent agendas and Council could hear the matter at the Special meeting scheduled for July 23rd. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to hear the dockside matter On July 23, 1987 at 7:15 P.M. Motion declared carried * 13. ST. ANNE'S CHURCH Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve the Gambling License of St. Anne's Church for August 23, 1987. Motion declared carried * 14. PYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve the Raffle Gambling License for the Plymouth Fire department for August 14, 1987 at the Medina Ballroom. Motion declared carried 15. BILLS Council discussed the Bruce Liesch bill and the fact that he will be working under a retainer for work performed at Woodlake Landfill. Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to pay the bills; Order Checks # 5938-5941 in the amount of $5461.82 and Payroll Checks # 9885-9904 in the amount of $12100.29. Motion declared carried Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Mo 'on dec avgd carried Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Mayor �CaJ erk-Treasurer