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Home My Public Portal About08/03/76 CCM54The Council of 7:40 P.M. Members present: the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, August 3, 1976 at Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen, William Reiser, Robert Franklin, Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl, Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Anne Dorweiler. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept minutes of July 20, 1976, as presented. Motion carried unanimously ANNE DORWEILER 1. RICHARD TOOMEY, LOT COMBINATION Anne Dorweiler presented request from Mr. Toomey to allow combination of Lots 18 and 19, Block 9, Independence Beach, and added that no variance would be necessary unless Council felt that Beechnut is a street that will someday be constructed. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to adopt Resolution 76-29 to allow comb- ination of Lots 18 and 19, Block 9, Independence Beach with a variance from front yard require- ment to permit house to be no less than 20 feet from Right of Way of Beechnut St. and to waive the fees. Motion carried unanimously The Toomey's are attempting to acquire Lot 17, same block, which is now a tax forfeit lot. Robert Franklin suggested that either we ask for a private land sale or release and sell through Hennepin County. Clerk was instructed to request that the county appraise the lot. Douglas Wall Anne Dorweiler presented request from Mr. Wall to allow construction of a 24' x 36' house on his 30' lot at Independence Beach, previous house having been destroyed by fire. She stated that the ideal situation would be one owner purchasing a lot from other party and eliminating one assessment. Mr. Hoff, owner of the other 30' lot and Mr. Wall have not been able to make an agreement and thus Mr. Wall requests variances be granted allowing him to build. Mr. Hoff has asked to be notified when council discusses the matter so that he may oppose the re- building. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to refer the Wall application for var- iances to the Planning Commission and place on the Council agenda August 17th, also to notify Sheldon Hoff, Dean Bailey and Marie Hopfenmiller. Motion carried unanimously William Fenholt Richard Schieffer explained resolution regarding sale of tax forfeit land. Discussion as to city securing a Torrens Title and passing it on to new owner, if a 6 month limit should be placed on removal of hazardous building, and if payment of legal fees should be included in the resolution. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 76-30, acquiring land for public purposes and amend portion of resolution to include fees incurred by city attorney. Motion carried unanimously 2. STREET EVIPMENT Donald DesLauriers explained structure of heavy-duty wing assembly that is needed for snow plow, this would be the same type as is installed on Ford Tandem, but slightly shorter. An offer of $250 has been made for the old sweep plow. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis that we award Itasca Equipment Co, the quote on the heavy duty wing assembly at a cost of $4935• Motion carried unanimously Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by William Reiser that the old snow -sweep be sold to Ttasca Equipment Co. for $250. Motion carried unanimously Discussion of street sweeper and the fact that the bidder has not gotten the machine nor paid for it. Attorney advised that a certified letter be written asking him to get the machine within 10 days or we will assume he does notwant it and we will retain the $70.00 which was 5% of the bid price. 3. CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE CO. 55 Anne Theis of Independence Beach explained the landscaping that needed to be restored by Continental Telephone Co. as a result of their burying cable on various streets in the area. Clerk was asked to write to them and request that they restore to the condition in which it was found. 4 4. FEE SCHEDULE COMMITTEE Robert Franklin asked that William Fenholt be made a member of the committee to study various fees charged by the city. As remaining councilmen did not have people to serve the matter was tabled until August 17th. 5. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RULES AND REGULATIONS Robert Franklin presented a resolution regarding amendments he would suggest for the proposed Rules and Regulations. 1. After a municipalities Comprehensive Plan has been approved by Metro Council it should not be necessary for Metro to measure each variance request against the Metro Plan. 2. A11 information must be public and may not be retained as confidential for any period . Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 76-31, regarding Metro Council Rules and Regulations and send copies to Metro Council, Mr. Weaver and Mr. Murphy. Motion carried unanimously 6. ORONO-LONG T,A INTERCEPTOR Discussion of resolution regarding request that Metro Council and the Physical Development Committee begin, at once, to take steps toward construction of the Orono -Long Lake Interceptor and a Medina Interceptor, because of the critical sewage problem at Medina-Morningside. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 76-32 regarding the Orono -Long Lake Interceptor. Motion carried unanimously 7. METRO SYSTEMS STATEMENT Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to adopt Resolution 76-33 regarding request to Metro Council that they supply Medina with a systems statement and a request for planning assistance funds to aid in the adoption and implementation of the Medina Comp. Plan. Motion carried unanimously 8. WCCO Letter, dated July 28, 1976, from WCCO, was read, regarding current status of their request before the FCC.for construction of a radio antenna near Hamel. The Broadcast Bureau of FCC has until August 4th to file findings, after which parties may reply. There is no estimation as to when'a dedision will be made. 9. REVENUE SHARING REPORT Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to accept the Revenue Sharing AotUal Use Report No. 7, as prepared by the Clerk. Motion carried unanimously 10. INDEPENDENCE BENCH SEWER RATES Discussion of sewer rates for Independence Beach customers to allow for sprinkling. Council agreed that a credit should be given after a winter quarter reading is taken. 11. SCHERER BROTHERS LUMBER CO. Letter from Greg Scherer was read requesting permission to display fireworks on September 12th, at Holy Name Lake. Donna Roehl stated that Mr. Scherer had been supplied with the agreement to be signed and with information that the fire department must be notified and approve. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to allow Greg Scherer to display fire- works on September 12th from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. if necessary steps, as outlined are complied with Motion carried unanimously 5 6 12. INDEPENDENCE BEACH CONSTRUCTION, FINAL PAYMENTS Council agreed that before final checks are issued tb G L Contracting and ABJ Enterprises they would ask the Engineer to tour the construction with them and would ask Leo Leuer if there are any problems in the well house. 13. BILLS Discussion ofthe assessors salary, allowable by law. Richard Schieffer stated that he would secure information before the August 17th meeting. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to pay all bills except G L Contracting, ABJ Enterprises and Willis Kohnen. Order checks # 6156-6223, in the amount of $161,274.60 and payroll #4131-4159 in the amount of $8810.45. Motion carried unanimously 14. RON DURAN Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to have attorney write a letter to Jim Lane requesting that rocks be removed from road right-of-way on Willow. Rocks had been removed from Mr. Lane's fields. Motion carried unanimously Discussion of painting center line on Willow Drive. Donald DesLauriers will call Hennepin County Public Works and request that they do it when they are in this area. Regarding any claim that may be submitted arising out of someone triping on sidewalks, attorney advised that they be forwarded to the cities insurance carrier fora determination. Motion by Donald DesLauriers,seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. 9.6L--/7/4/Zeti /Lae/ Clerk August 3, 1976 ORDER CHECKS - AMIDST 3, 1976 6156 Towns Edge Ford 17,328.00 6157 Henn. Co. Finance Div. 6.00 6158 Concord Press 20.56 6159 Jet Quick 7.65 6160 Crow River News 102.94 6161 Schieffer & Carson 995.47 6162 McCombs -Knutson 3,356.29 6163 Woodlake Sanitary Landfill 2.00 6164 Northwestern Bell Telephone 68.95 6165 Wright -Hennepin Electric 180.39 6166 Tim Hoover 45.00 6167 Dundee Nursery 192.98 6168 Metropolitan Animal Patrol 114.50 6169 United States Post Office 85.10 6170 Donna Roehl 5.90 6171 Metro Waste Control Commission 10,741.50 6172 State Treas. - State Bldg. Ins. 215.24 6173 Charles Hoover 225.00 6174 Long Lake Glass 10.49 6175 Park Auto Upholstery 22.50 6176 Roberts Mower & Tiller Repair 225.92 6177 Physicans Health Plan 462.48 6178 Buffalo Bituminous 123.20 6179 River Warren Aggregates 3,812.37 6180 C. S. McCrossan, Inc. 59.15 6181 Bury & Carlson 117.15 6182 Texgas Corp. 22.10 6183 Long L.kke Ford Tractor 318.55 6184 Robert Dressel 413.00 6185 Mark Schlosser 56.00 6186 Loren Leuer 48.00 6187 Gopher Stamp & Die 122.50 6188 Viking Steel Products, Inc. 293.75 6189 Leef Bros., Inc. 5.00 6190 Eugene Stumpf 87.00 6191 Amoco 0i1 Co. 62.84 6192 Medina Service 57.31 6193 Don Mayer 432.16 6194 Hillcrest Safety Equip. 8.25 6195 General Communications, Inc. 122.75 6196 Hennepin Co. Sherrifs Dept. 1,504.36 6197 Charles Hoover 109.50 6198 Loretto Towing 245.95 6199 Long Lake Fire Dept. 1,324.52 6200 Maple Plain Fire Dept. 86.70 6201 Hamel Fire Dept. 2,405.78 6202 Loretto Fire Dept. 1,083.00 6203 G. & L. Contracting 78,525.03 6204 Mark Menth Sod 1,193.30 6205 A. B. J. Enterprises 5,464.92 6206 Northwestern National Bank of Mpls. 3,262.50 6207 American National Bank & Trust 5,258.11 6208 First National Bank of St. Paul 13,012.45 6209 Northern States Power 567.95 6210 Hach Chemical Co. 8.85 6211 Water Products Co. 758.82 6212 Minnegasco 5.82 ORDER CHECKS CONTINUED - AUGUST 3, 1976 6213 Metro Waste Control 254.21 6214 Leo Leuer 69.80 6215 Anne Dorweiler 3.32 6216 Fortin Hardware 200.84 6217 Feed -Rite Controls 88.43 6218 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders 247.11 6219 Jon Theis 122.50 6220 Town's Edge Ford 11.72 6221 State of Minn. Soc. Sec. 178.17 6222 PERA 533.76 6223 N.W. Nat'l. Bank 4171.24 161,274.60 PAYROLL CHECKS - AUGUST 3, 1976 4131 Robert Franklin 4132 William Reiser 4133 Arthur Theis 4134 Wayne Neddermeyer 4135 Charles Hoover 4136 Jerome LaFond 4137 Michael Rouillard 4138 Robert Dressel 4139 Ronald Duran 4140 Leo Leuer 4141 Jerome LaFond 4142 Michael Rouillard 4143 Eugene Stumpf 4144 Verna Hoover 4145 Tim Hoover 4146 Donna Roehl 4147 Sylvia Rudolph 4148 Anne Dorweiler 4149 Willis Kohnen 4150 Jon Theis 4151 Randall Mayer 4152 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 4153 Physicians Health Plan 4154 Western Life Ins. Co. 4155 City of Medina 4156 Director of Int. Revenue 4157 Commissioner of Taxation 4158 State of Minn.,Soc. Security 4159 PERA 50.00 50.00 50.00 70.00. 407.32 331.77 319.36 283.17 320.15 302.02 277.30 181.00 18.00 48.00 40.00 330.54 117.00 116.07 3,380.62 37.50 18.75 21.48 27.12 369.38 `-< 648.30 336.60 178.17 365.9 8810.45 Lk •