HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/27/76 Special CCMThe Council of the City of Medina met in special session on Tuesday July 27, 1976 at 7:405
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P.M.
Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen, Arthur Theis, Donald DesLauriers,
William Reiser, Robert Franklin; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, Anne Dorweiler.
1. JULIUS DORWEILER, HAMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ir. Dorweiler appeared on behalf of the Hamel Fire Dept. to discuss funds that are needed by
the fire department. He explained information he had accumulated regarding the responsibility
of a city to provide fire service, comparison among neighboring fire departments regarding own-
ership of buildings and equipment and the fact that no federal funds are available to them for
operations or new equipment purchases.
The assessed valuation of the portion of Medina served by the Hamel Dept. is $6,293,846 com-
prising 309 units. The proposed budget is $16,500 plus $6,150 for depreciation. This includes
payment on the newly purchased truck, first payment being due January 1, 1977.
Discussion of various alternatives available to insure payments on truck and other budget items.
Medina needs to supply 2/3 of the budget and Corcoran's share would be the remaining 1/3.
This would mean that Medina would pay approximately $11,000 and would need to collect about
1.8 mills from taxes. This would allow a proportionate share for each of the fire departments
now serving Medina.
A second suggestion was that Medina could collect a contract fee from each property owner, but
the work involved in such a program would be to costly.
Mr. Dorweiler will now provide Corcoran with the same information and seek suggestions as to
the means to meet their budget. A new contract will need to be drawn up if Medina is to pro-
vide additional funds.
2. VAN DUSEN COMPANY
A letter from McCombs -Knutson was discussed regarding sewage flow to the Hamel sewer plant and
problems that will arise if someone outside the sewer boundary is allowed to connect.
Discussion as to availability of Federal funds for expansion. Metro Waste Control has no idea
Then funds will be made available. Metro does not wish the Hamel sewage pond expanded.
:ngineer, Lyle Swanson, stated that if someone were allowed to connect to the system, from
Tithout the district, then a problem would arise at such time as the facility would no longer
be available to them.
Mr. Sheldon Coplin presented information on various aspects of the Van Dusen Co, expansion.
1. Remodeling according to state building codes, regulations regarding landscaping, screening.
2. Traffice ingress and egress and how handled when roads are posted.
3. Lighting, noise pollution, snow stockpiling plans.
Ivan Olson president of Van Dusen's, stated that they would do everything to meet codes. Their
big problem is getting into the sewer and will complete expansion plans when the sewage problem
has been resolved.
Mr. Swanson was asked to find out if it would be possible to use a holding tank and truck sew-
age to Plymouth. He also said that Medina could revise sewer plans and ask that service area
be extended.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to ask that Van Dusen's explore other
alternatives for waste disposal and that other aspects of their plans be referred to the Plann-
ing Commission, Building Inspector and Planning and Zoning Administrator.
Motion carried unanimously
3. BUDGET
Robert Franklin suggested that a committee be appointed to study fees collected by the city and
if other members were interested they should appoint such a committee at the August 3rd. meeting.
Donald DesLauriers will check the Dockside entrance to Lakeshore to determine if there is a
problem.
Clerk was asked to contact City attorney regarding whose responsibility it is when someone
rips on a sidewalk.
btion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously
Meeting adjourned t 11:30.P.M.
Clerk Mayo
July 27, 1976