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ORDER CHECKS - AUGUST 3, 1982
1385 League of Minnesota Cities 918.00
1386 Donna Roehl 14.30
1387 Assn. of Metropolitan Municipalities 2.00
1388 United States Post Office 123.35
1389 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment 993.75
1390 Bertelson Bros. Inc. 5.28
1391 Crow River News 75.14
1392 LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz 4,675.60
1393 Dorweiler Agency, Inc. 30.00
1394 Everything for the Office 11.35
1395 Bonestro, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. Inc. 338.00
1396 Hennepin Co. General Acct. Dvi. 1,247.50
1397 Wright -Hennepin Electric 464.71
1398 Northwestern Bell Telephone 239.92
1399 Fortin Hardware 138.64
1400 Randys Sanitation 40.00
1401 Physicans Health Plan 756.38
1402 Precision Graphics, Inc. 83.00
1403 Loretto Towing and Repair 1,214.61
1404 Richfield Dept. of Public Safety 100.00
1405 Henn. Co. Chief of Police Assn. 15,00
1406 Don Streicher Guns 308,00
1407 St. Louis Park Medical Center 115.50
1408 Michael Sankey 301.58
1409 Suburban Police Recruitment System 300.00
1410 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept. 167.27
1411 Michael Rouillard 213.00
1412 R. S. Gilmer Assoc. Inc. 620.00
1413 Richard Setter 1,600.00
1414 MPH Industries, Inc. 833.25
1415 McCombs -Knutson Assoc. 10,467.22
1416 JoEllen Burr 27.60
1417 Loren Kohnen 1,952.75
1418 State Building Inspector 335,62
1419 Earl F. Anderson & Assoc. 250.56
1420 Long Lake Ford Tractor 57.30
1421 Perrys Truck Repair 289.50
1422 Midwest Wholesale Tire, Inc. 110,00
1423 R. C. Printing 36.00
1424 Miller Davis Co. 64.85
1425 Warning Lites of Minnesota 25.00
1426 Bryan Rock Products 1,905.50
1427 North Star Water Works Products 556.68
1428 Brock -White Co. 784.00
1429 W. W. Grainger, Inc. 265,00
1430 Bury & Carlson 301.00
1431 Ziegler, Inc. 29,750.00
1432 Art Sohoening 128.20
1433 Reynolds Welding 16.50
1434 Medina Insurance Agency 30,00
1435 Satelite Industries, Inc. 130.00
1436 Northern States Power Co. 825.89
1437 Francis Pumarlo 536.00
1438 Richard Krotzer 640.00
1439 Hamel Electric 227.50
1440 Nodland Associates, Inc. 600,00
1441 Minnegasco 3.00
1442 Metro Waste Control Commission 2,607.01
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AUGUST 3, 1982 ORDER CRECKS CONTINUED
1443 Nodland Associates, Inc. 42,302.31
1444 Nodland Associates, Inc. 3,518.25
1445 STS Consultants, Ltd. 410.19
1446 N. W. National Bank of Mpls. 1,982.50
1447 First National Bank of St. Paul 7,790.00
1448 American National Bank 3,070.00
1449 Pera 588.00
1450 Social Security -Retirement Division 346.60
$128,875.66
PAYROLL CNFCKS - AUGUST 3, 1982
6753 Thomas Anderson
6754 Thomas Crosby
6755 Sarah Lutz
6756 William Reiser
6757 Wilfred Scherer
6758 Robert Anderson
6759 Michael Rouillard
6760 Michael Sankey
6761 James Dillman
6762 Robert Dressel
6763 Steve Scherer
6764 JoEllen Hurr
6765 Donna Roehl
6766 Sylvia Rudolph
6767 Verna Hoover
6768 Rebecca White
6769 Sheri Zimmerman
6770 Verna Hoover
6771 Law Enforcement Labor Services
6772 Western Life Insurance Co.
6773 Director of Internal Revenue
6774 Commissioner of Taxation
6775 Pera
6776 Social Security -Retirement Division
100.00
70.00
70.00
70.00
70.00
576.66
716.33
490.0o
608.59
567.77
88.00
831.01
1,082.19
534.80
72.00
74.75
189.75
120.00
12.00
13.25
1,005.60
508.00
409.24
346.6o
26.54
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, August 3, 1982 at
7:35 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, William Reiser, Wilfred Scherer, Sarah
Lutz, Thomas Crosby; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Admin-
istrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police Chief,
Michael Sankey; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineer, Glen Cook
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Council agreed to discuss the following additional items:
Alcohol in City Parks
Hamel and Medina Morningside Wells
West Creek site plan
Beatrice Scherer, License for Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor for Benefit Party
Woodlake Sanitary Landfill
2. MINUTES OF JULY 20, 1982
Donna Roehl asked if Item 8, Page 87, WCCO, Thomas Crosby statement #3. Anything new that
needs to be negotiated should not be included.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve minutes of July 20, 1982, as amended.
Motion declared carried
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Medina Morningside Well
Jim Dillman explained the problem that had occured with Medina Morningside Well # 2 and
Council reviewed letter from Stevens Well regarding alternatives and cost to repair. They
also asked if a device could be installed to avert future problems.
Jim Dillman stated that there is a type of switch that could be installed.
Council also discussed the need to secure another quote for the repair work.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to authorize Jim Dillman to secure a second quote on
the Medina Morningside pump repair for comparison with Stevens Well price of $5396. and to
proceed with the work according to the lowest price; also ask that Jim Dillman secure
information and prices on pump shut-off switches.
Motion declared carried
Hamel Well
Jim Dillman presented pumping records of the Hamel wells and discussed the increase in the
pumping with a recommendation that the city investigate the possibility of installing a
second well in the Hamel area.
Discussion of reactivating the existing well, further negotiations on the Rolling Green
Country Club well and ordering a sprinkling ban.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to authorize the Public Works Director to order a
sprinkling ban, if necessary, and to research the records for information regarding de-
velopment of the well located on Pinto Dr.
Motion declared carried
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mark Moran
Michael Sankey presented information regarding hiring Mark Moran as a Police Officer. He
reported that Mr. Moran has the qualifications and experience needed and that he had been
selected by the interviewing committee that had met in May as a definite prospect. He
stated that if hired he could begin work on August 13th and he recommended that he begin
at a salary of $8.85 per hour or Step 2 on the union contract, as Mr. Moran is earning
between Step 1 and 2 at his present job in Hazen, North Dakota.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to hir Mark Moran as a full time police officer at
$8.85 per hour with a six month probationary period.
!lotion declared carried
Part time secretary
Police Chief Sankey reported that he has a great deal of typing that needs to be done to
comply with State reporting requirements. He estimated that he would need someone for about
20 hours per week.
(0 Council discussed pay and the need to pay PERA if monthly wage is more than $325.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Chief of Police to advertize for and
hire a part time secretary for 20 hours per week.
Motion declared carried
Thomas Anderson stated that the monthly pay should be kept below $325.
Police Car Painting
Police Chief Sankey stated that he had quotes from $380 to $580 to repaint the new police
car. He stated that the new car that was to be ordered would be the same light blue color
and eventually all cars would be that color.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to authorize Maaco Auto Painting of St. Louis Park to
repaint the police car at a cost not to exceed $380.
Motion declared carried
Lockers
William Reiser stated that he had given the Police Chief permission to secure seven lockers
from the City of St. Louis Park.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to authorize the expenditure of $100 for seven lockers.
Motion declared carried
Police Department Report
Police Chief Sankey explained work that needed to be done; schedules and equipment invent-
ory that has never been done.
He stated that coverage would be expanded to 19 hours per day, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M.
Council discussed the need to have an officer on duty earlier than 8:00 A.M. Chief Sankey
stated that he has been checking records to find out what times calls are being made for
police assistance.
Alcohol in City Parks
Discussion of the provisions in Ordinance 145 regarding alcoholic beverages in city parks.
Council agreed that there was sufficent language in the ordinance and if needed revisions
could be made at a later date to cover large gatherings.
5. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, Subdivision
JoEllen Hurr reviewed recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve the subdivision
of 2.78 acres, owned by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., into a 1.567 and a 1.075 acre parcel.
She stated that the Park fee has been calculated at $4990., a 7 ft. right-of-way along Pinto
Dr., a 5 ft. utility easement on either side of lot lines were needed and a portion of the
existing driveway that extends into the 30 ft. side yard setback would need to be removed.
She reported that the sewer connection plans show a connection under Tower Dr. in the sane
area as the building that is to be constructed.
Mr. Hampton of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. stated that they would not need to dig up
the street but could push a pipe under Tower Dr.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to request preparation of a resolution of approval for
the subdivision of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company property.
Motion declared carried
Hicks Concrete, Conditional Use Permit
JoEllen Hurr reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve a Conditional
Use Permit for the construction of an office -warehouse at the corner of Pinto Dr. and Tower
Dr., by Kerry Hicks of Hicks Concrete. She stated that the building is planned for the
vacant parcel that will be created by the subdivision of the Northwestern Bell Telephone
property.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to authorize preparation of a resolution of approval
for the Hicks Concrete office -warehouse pending receipt of a sewer extension plan..
Motion declared carried
Alpine Farms q 3
JoEllen Hurr explained that the Planning Commission is reviewing the Conditional Use
Permit application of Alpine Farms for the opeation of a stable at 2182 Homestead Tr.
She stated that they have tabled action on the application pending receipt of information
regarding other cities regulations.
She stated that owner, Louise Piper, wishes to secure a building permit, at this time, to
provide expanded housing for employees in an existing bunk house and that the septic system
would need to be reviewed to determine if it is of sufficient size to accomodate the expan-
sion.
Thomas Anderson asked if the ordinance allows use of a second house on a property.
Ms. Hurr explained that the Conditional Use Permit could require that the house not be rented
to anyone not related to the stable operation.
She also reported that Pat Kennedy of the Hennepin County Soils office had reviewed the site
and was concerned about the manure piled on the property.
Thomas Anderson asked if the city had the proper right-of-way along Homestead Tr. (Co. Rd.
201).
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to authorize the issuance of a building permit to Louise
Piper for expansion of living quarters in an existing building, pending evaluation of the
septic system.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Crosby to amend the motion to include securing right-of-way
along Co. Rd. 201.
Motion and amendment carried unanimously
Rayburn Anderson, Variance
JoEllen Hurr reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation not to approve the variance
application of Mr. Anderson to place a septic system 75 ft. from Holy Name Lake on Lot 5,
Raskob's Lakeview Addition.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had reviewed his plans and could place the house on the rear
of the lot and the septic system in front of the house. He explained that he would like
to build the house 15 ft. from the side yard property line, as all houses on the street
have been placed that distance from the side yard.
Ms. Hurr stated that a variance would be needed if the setback were allowed and the app-
licant would need to take the matter to the Planning Commission.
Richard Schieffer stated that he would recommend that Council acknowledge Mr. Anderson's
request to withdraw his variance application and if he wished a side yard setback variance
he would need to take the matter to the Planning Comr ission.
Thomas Anderson advised that Rayburn Anderson wait until he is ready to build before he
seeks a sideyard setback variance.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to acknowledge withdrawal, by Rayburn Anderson, of
a 75 ft. rear yard setback variance request.
Motion declared carried
JoEllen Hurr explained that Mr. Anderson has an existing concrete driveway on his adjacent
lot that encroaches on the vacant lot and should meet the 10 ft. side yard setback require-
ment.
Mr. Anderson stated that he would remove a portion of the concrete when the house is built.
WCCO
Richard Schieffer reviewed the newly prepared Development Contract which now includes only
items that were modified under the 1972 permit and additional items from the 1982 permit.
He stated that two minor changes were needed in the contract; broadcast facility needs to
be redefined and sentences in Item 5 need to be broken up.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to enter into a Development Contract with WCCO.
Motion carried Voting No -Lutz; Abstaining -Scherer
Comprehensive Plan
JoEllen Hurr explained that the Metropolitan Council staff was resuming review of the cities
Comprehensive Plan and after October 19th would submit a draft copy to the city prior to
consideration by the Physical Development Committee.
Woodlake Sanitary Landfill
JoEllen Hurr reported that she had been notified that trees were to be planted at the land-
fill site even though the city has not approved their plans.
West Creek, Industrial Revenue Bonding
Richard Schieffer reported that he had not received documents from West Creek regarding
their Industrial Revenue Bonding.
6, SIGN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
Emil Jubert reported that Mary Weinzierl stated that she had received permission from Henn-
epin County to place a "Moorcroft" advertizing sign on the road right-of-way, although he
had not given her a permit.
He also reported that John Spaeth has a sign advertizing the Dockside project at Co. Rd. 19
and Hwy. 55 and another at Co. Rd. 29 and Hwy. 12 which are illegal because the ordinance
does not allow off -site advertizing.
Donna Roehl reported that the Loretto Hardware also has a sign at Co. Rd. 19 and Hwy. 55.
Richard Schieffer stated that he would review the ordinance with Mr. Jubert and write a
letter to Mr. Spaeth.
7. DOCKSIDE
Robert Franklin stated that the fence on the southern edge of the Dockside property is
still in violation and that the concrete pad near the lake had not been removed.
JoEllen Hurr stated that Mr. Spaeth is not in violation of hardcover regulations until
he seeks permits in the future.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 82-19, regarding restrictions
imposed on. Dockside Townhouses.
Motion declared carried
8. WCCO
Mark Hamel, Attorney for WCCO, reported that he had received a copy of the Development
Contract, late Monday, and had not discussed its content with WCCO.
`Thomas Crosby stated that he did not want the contract to go further than the 1972 permit.
9. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE SEWER
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 82-20, request for funds from
Orono for their share of the Medina Morningside system, to date.
Motion declared carried
10. PERSONNEL POLICY
Thomas Anderson discussed changing payment of overtime to payment of 8 hours over 40 hours
and comp time at time and a half after 48 hours, with the Public Works Director to approve
the comp time.
Anne Heideman asked if comp time could be carried over to the year following as there may
be a circumstance such as snowstorms in December when the comp time could not be used before
the end of a year.
Discussion of permanent -part time benefits.
JoEllen Hurr stated that under the present system no hourly credit is given for attendance
at meetings.
Thomas Anderson stated that permanent part time hours should be specified at the beginning
of a year and that benefits should be prorated.
Council agreed that full time employees should have 11 paid holidays, and thatseverance pay
section be clarified as well as including a section regarding death benefits.
Donna Roehl asked from what date benefits would accrue.
Thomas Crosby stated that he thought benefits should be retroactive to July 1st.
Jim Dillman asked if the Public Works Director should be paid a salary rather than hourly
wage.
Thomas Crosby stated that the Council should have a system to satisfy wrongs.
11. ELECTION JUDGES
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve the following list of judges for Primary
and General Election and to pay $4.00 per hour: Kayla Scherer, Pat Velch, Gertrude Thies,
Sue Ravencroft, Joyce Johnson, Marie Morin, Marilyn Adams, Mary Dykhoff, Katie Schmidt,
Delia Roehl, Bernice Sipe, Virginia Etem, Anne Theis, Laura Miller, Bernice Breitbarth9
Marilyn Fortin, Susan Wilson, Doris Dorweiler, Rita Jubert, Gladyce Reimer, Faith Greenillt,
Eileen Essendrup, Sarah Lutz, Beverly Fries, Diane Whitehead, Rose Dykhoff.
Motion declared carried
12. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE WATER
Discussion of the need for a repayment agreement to reimburse the Park Fund for money borr-
owed to reconstruct water lines and make pump repairs at Medina Morningside.
Donna Roehl stated that approximately $27,000 has been borrowed, thus far.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to authorize preparation of a resolution for repayment
of funds for Medina Morningside water repairs, to the Park Fund.
Motion declared carried
13. BUNTER FARMS PARK
Thomas Anderson presented a quote of $3387. from Fortin Hardware for materials that will
be used to install ball field fences at Hunter Farms park.
He stated that the Lions Club would install the fences and put in $400 worth of gravel.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to order fencing materials from Fortin Hardware at
a cost of $3387.
Motion declared carried
14. BILLS
Thomas Crosby questioned the cost of repairing the cities administrative car.
Wilfred Scherer stated that they did not think the repairs would be as extensive when they
were ordered completed at Loretto Towing.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills; Order Checks # 1385-1450 in the
amount of $128,875.66 and Payroll Checks # 6753-6776 in the amount of $8626.54.
Motion declared carried
15. BEATRICE SCHERER
Discussion of benefit party that Mrs. Scherer wishes to hold on September 4, 1982 at her
home at 2672 Willow Dr.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to issue a non -intoxicating malt liquor license to
Beatrice Scherer to hold a benefit party on September 4, 1982 from 8:00 P.M. until 12:00 A.m.,
with parking to be restricted to one side of Willow Dr.
Motion declared carried
16. WCCO
Sheldon Coplin and Art Peabody discussed their concerns regarding the Development Contract.
Richard Schaeffer stated that ther had not been a change from the resolution that had been
adopted which included, among other items; a three year time limit, easement for road pur-
poses, change in property description, 990 ft. height limitation, legal costs to be paid by
WCCO, adjacent property to remain as is.
Mr. Coplin asked how the city would handle a request for time extension if 35 months had
elapsed and WCCO was involved in court proceedings.
Thomas Anderson stated that a three year time limit is given with no consideration as to
where in the process the approval may be. He added that this Council cannot bind later
City Councils.
Richard Schaeffer stated that both the City and WCCO want finality to the process.
Sheldon Coplin asked what "and/or operation" meant.
Mr. Schaeffer stated that it meant construction, operation, or both.
Thomas Anderson stated that if WCCO refuses terms of the contract the matter would then
have to come back to the City Council.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
Clerk
August 3, 1982