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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08/04/81 CCMORDER CHECKS - AUGUST 4, 1981 9653 N. W. League of Municipalities 62,24 9654 West Hennepin Pioneer Association 200.00 9655 Crow River News 15.00 9656 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment 816.66 9657 Fortin Hardware Co. 131.29 9658 Rochester Midland Corp. 48.55 9659 Northwest Bell Telephone 216.21 9660 Wright -Hennepin Electric 446.39 9661 Loretto Feed & Seed 12.60 9662 McCombs -Knutson 2,687.50 9663 Physicans Health Plan 836,87 9664 Litho Quick Printing 16,25 9665 Village Auto Body 98.66 9666 Harmon Glass 210.39 9667 Amoco Oil Co, 30.00 9668 Loretto Towing & Repair 629.06 9669 Michael Rouillard 213.00 9670 Robert Anderson 46,05 9671 Charles Hoover 25,82 9672 North Memorial Medical Center 15.00 9673 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept. 116.00 9674 Hennepin Co. Treas. Gen. Accounting Div. 84.00 9675 Municipal & Private Services 152.00 9676 Viking Steel Products, Inc. 1,200.21 9677 Thomas Anderson 8.00 9678 Donna Roehl 8.00 9679 Steve Scherer 594.5Q 9680 Bryan Aggregates, Inc. 12,013.09 9681 Berts Drain Oil Service 910.00 9682 Bury & Carlson 225.50 9683 Midwest Wholesale Tire 22.60 9684 Ziegler, Inc. 29,750.00 9685 Reynolds Welding 7.50 9686 State Treas.-Surplus Property Fund 6.75 9687 Zee Medical Service 508.10 /64. ' 9688 Woodlake Sanitary Landfill 24.00 9689 Safety-Kleen Corp. 33.50 9690 A-1 Toilet Rental 300.00 9691 Northern States Power 1,052.52 9692 St. Louis Park Medical Center 809.50 9693 Sutherlands Nursery 78.0 9694 Northwestern National Bank of Mpls. 2,202.5 9695 American National Bank & Trust ,482.50 9696 First National Bank of St. Paul 3 8,16TM) 9697 Etzel Excavation 1,105.00 9698 Richard Krotzer 640.00 9699 Minnegasco 3,50 9700 Hwy. 55 Rental & Sales 18.50 9701 Water Products Co. 68,91 9702 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 1,732,67 9703 Pera 650.14 9704 Social Security - Retirement Division 349.57 $ 73,597.10 �ZC�o PAYROLL CHECKS - AUGUST 4, 1981 6314 Thomas Anderson 100.00 6315 Thomas Crosby 70.00 6316 Sarah Lutz 70.00 6317 William Reiser 70.00 6318 Wilfred Scherer 70.00 6319 Robert Anderson 461.03 6320 Charles Hoover 712.83 6321 Michael Rouillard 578.40 6322 James Dillman 429.38 6323 Robert Dressel 515.30 6324 Ronald Duran 576.86 6325 Wendy Stuhr 126.75 6326 Steve Scherer 103.55 6327 JoEllen Hurr 607.02 6328 Donna Roehl 957.54 6329 Sylvia Rudolph 474.07 6330 Verna Hoover 37.26 6331 Mark Roskop 290.27 6332 Law Enforcement Labor Services 24.00 6333 Western Life Insurance Co. 29.44 6334 Director of Internal Revenue 1,224.50 6335 Commissioner of Taxation 457.30 6336 Social Security - Retirement Division 349.57 6337 Pera 450.92 $ 8,785.99 223 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, August 4, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, William Reiser, Thomas Crosby, Sarah Lutz, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, Ron Duran; Engineers, Dave Hansing.and Jim Plocienik; Attorney Richard Schieffer 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Council agreed to discuss the following additional items: Medina Morningside Water Supply Medina library Woodlake Sanitary Landfill Addition to minutes of May 19 2. MINUTES OF JULY 21, 1981 Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve minutes of July 21, 1981, as presented. Motion declared carried 3. MINUTES OF J.ULY 23, 1981 Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser Motion declared carried 4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Northwestern Bell Telephone Motion by Scherer, seconded Telephone Co. to bury cable ion that cable is buried on Motion declared carried Co. by Crosby to on Holy Name the graveled to approve minutes of July 23, 1981, as presented. adopt Resolution 81-30 allowing Northwestern Bell Dr., Brockton Lane and Medina Rd. with the condit- edge of Medina Rd. Willow Dr. overlay, County -State Aid Project Ron Duran presented the following quotes for overlaying a portion of Willow Dr. from Co. Rd. 24, south approximately one mile: Bury and Carlson, $11,595 and C.S. McCrossan, $12,261.78 Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to award overlay work on Willow Dr. to Bury and Carlson at a cost of $11,595, using County -State Aid funds. Motion declared carried Seal Coating Quotes Ron Duran presented the following quotes for sealcoating Hickory Dr., Cottonwood Tr., Ever- green Rd., Comanche Tr., Mill St. and the City Hall parking lot: Modern Roadways, $14,151; Allied Blacktop, $8915. Motion by Reiser,. seconded by Scherer to award sealcoating work to Allied Blacktop at a - cost of $8915. Motion declared carried Hamel Water Tower Repair Engineer, Jim Plocienik, presented information regarding repairing and repainting the Hamel water tower. He stated that bids were written so that Council could award either the inside or outside work, or both. He also reported that the tower would be inoperable for approx- imately 28 days. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to advertize for bids on repairing and repainting the Hamel water tower on August 17, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. Motion declared carried Donna Roehl reminded Council and Engineer that this is a Community Development Block Grant project and procedures:must.be approved by Hennepin County so as to quglify for funding. Lyle Swanson Mayor Anderson presented Engineer, Lyle Swanson, who is leaving McCombs -Knutson, with a certificate of appreciation for the years he has sorved as Medina's engineer. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Dockside Dave Hansing reviewed his letter regarding Dockside plans that had been submitted July 21st. Several items were discussed and Mr. Hansing stated that plans do meet Council guidelines. Discussion of proposed fence height and the ability to view the lake from Co. Rd. 19. It was agreed that the fence should not be constructed higher than 32 ft. above the road at any given point nor shall it exceed 6 ft. in height. Discussion of back-up spaces in parking areas. JoEllen Burr explained that 22 ft. is the ordinance requirement and two of these areas only allow 16 ft. Fran Hagen of Westwood Planning stated 'that they had experimented with large vehicles and had determined that 16 ft. is sufficient. Thomas Anderson stated that the angle of the turn -around could be changed so as to provide a longer turn angle. JoEllen Hurr reviewed her memo regarding 10 setback variances that are needed. She stated that the project is within guidelines set forth by Council. Richard Sohieffer reviewed the agreement compiled by city staff and Fran Hagen. Ms. Hurr asked that Council discuss the fact that Lakeshore Ave. easement had been included in acreage calculation. If not included acreag would be reduced by 52f. Anne Theis asked if Council would be setting a precedent for other Lakeshore properties if this approval were given. She also stated that when Mr. Spaeth had first contacted Ind - dependence Beach residents he had stated that his plans showed that eight units would be built on the site. John Spaeth stated that some credit should be given to him for Lakeshore Ave. easement he is giving the city. Robert Franklin stated that buildings are getting larger although number of units is less, consequently hardcover has remained somewhat the same. Also Mr. Spaeth had been told to reduce the number of units and the size of those units because the city wnated no more that 15,528 sq. ft. of hardcover, including all buildings. Mr. Spaeth listed dates of meetings he had attended at which he had always been told to redo his plans so as to meet some new criteria. Thomas Crosby stated that it is difficult to specify the number of bedrooms that could be provided so Council specified the amount of livable floor space that would be allowed. He explained that Mr. Spaeth is planning 10 units when he had been told that Council would agree to 10-12, so he is on the low side of the guideline. Robert Franklin presented an amendment to Item 3 of the resolution. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 81-31, approving preliminary plat of Dockside. Mayor Anderson asked if any member wished to amend Item 3. Motion carried Voting No -Reiser Helen Colquitt, Subdivision JoEllen Burr reviewed subdivision application of Helen Colquitt to divide 32 acres located on Co. Rd. 24 and Medina Rd. into three parcels. She stated that Planning Commission rec- ommended approval provided that a 30 ft. easement along Medina Rd. is given to the city. Discussion of small parcel at corner of Mohawk Dr. and Medina Rd. that is owned by Eldo Meeks. Thomas Anderson asked that he be contacted regarding the possibility of deeding it to the city. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to authorize preparation of a resolution granting subdivision approval to Helen Colquitt. Motion declared carried Larry Boisclair, Conditional Use Permit'' iToEllen Harr presented recommendation of Planning Commission to issue a Conditional Use ermit to Tarry Boisclair to construct a 77 ft. tall wind generator with 11 ft. blades for an overall height of 91.5 ft. JoEllen Hurr reported that she and Pat Veleh had visited a 15 acre site in Rosemount with a similar generator that apparently causes no problems although the site is larger than Mr. Boisclair's. She listed several additional items that should be considered: Voltage label to be displayed. Climbing restriction to be provided. Building permit to be taken out. Yearly review of the tower. Tower to be constructed according to literature provided. Mayor Anderson stated that he is in favor of alternative energy sources and the city should work with those people who would like to use them. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to grant a Conditional Use Permit to Larry Boisclair to construct a 77 ft. tower with three 11* ft. blades, provided that tower is constructed so that harmonics is consistant with Wright -Hennepin Electric, that it -complies with require- ments of Conditional Use Permit as Council has a desire to permit citizens to conserve energy. Motion declared carried Rayburn Anderson JoEllen Hurr reviewed Mr. Anderson's request to build on a lot adjacent to his property at 355 Lakeview Rd. She stated that ordinance does not allow building for several reasons: It is substandard in size; soils do not meet septic requirements; setbacks from Holy Name Lake and Lakeview Rd. cannot be met. Mr. Anderson stated that there are 11 platted lots, 10 of which are built upon, all less than 20 years old. Be asked that a building permit be issued on the condition that suitable septic system could be built to serve the property. William Reiser asked if he intended to install a mound septic system. Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to be able to make that decision. He also stated he does not want to combine this lot with his existing lot and then subdivide at a later Discussion of the possibility of sewers in the Holy Name area. Thomas Anderson stated that Medina should discuss with Plymouth and Metro Waste the possibility of serving the area might be. Mr. Anderson stated that he wanted the Council to take some action at this Mayor Anderson suggested that engineer and Zoning Administrator survey the septic problems. Thomas Anderson stated that common ownership. Motion by Crosby, seconded septic systems in the area the Holy Name area. Motion declared carried he has difficulty with the ordinance provision that date. Control what meeting. area for possible regarding lots in by Scherer to table the matter pending review of the existing and discussion with Metro Waste Control as to sewer plans for Gary Lindgren Regarding minutes of May 19th, JoEllen Hurr asked that they be amended to indicate the eight acres as unbuildable until it can be sewered. Discussion of the need for a 12 ft. easement between lots centered on the lot -line with a 10 ft. easement to be provided on Walnut St. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 81-32, granting preliminary approval to the Independence Estates plat. Motion declared carried Elm Creek Watershed District JoEllen Hurr reported that Phil Zietlow had reviewed the agreement and had reported that changes were minor and that there should be no difficulty with the changes. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Elm Creek Watershed agreement. Motion declared carried 2' - Ordinance No. 162 JoE11en Hurr reported that there have been several dog problems in Medina and there is.a need for additional restriction on numbers of dogs on numbers of acres. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to authorize preparation of an ordinance allowing two dogs per house, city wide. Motion declared carried Comprehensive Plan Review JoEllen Hurr reported -that there will be a meeting on August 13th between -Medina and the Metropolitan Council to review Medina's plan. Woodlake Sanitary Landfill JoEllen Hurr reported that Woodlake has applied for a second short term expansion permit and that the Metro Council Physical Development Committee would be discussing it at a meeting. Council agreed that Medina's posistion against granting the extensionhas not changed be- cause city has not approved any phase of the expansion. Discussion of the appointment to the Metro Council Waste Management Advisory Committee Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 81-33, endorsing appointment of Donna Roehl as a member of the Advisory Committee. Motion declared carried 6. BEATRICE SCHERER Discussion of the benefit party that Beatrice Scherer would like to hold at 2672 Willow Dr. for Covenant House a New York home for run -away Donna Roehl reported that the Police Department on one side of Willow Dr. and that hours should Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to grant a Beatrice Scherer for August 29, 1981 from 7:30 out according to police directions. Motion declared carried girls. had asked that parking should be allowed be 7:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M. non -intoxicating malt liquor license to P.M. - 11:30 P.M. with parking carried 7. REVENUE SHARING PROPOSED USE HEARING Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to hold a Revenue Sharing Proposed Use and Budget meeting for September 1, 1981 at 9:00 P.M. Motion declared carried 8. CABTE TV Thomas Anderson explained progress being made regarding Cable TV and the fact that Orono may want to delay action for a period of time. He stated that if the franchise is bid and the bid is approved the :successful bidder will pay all expenses incurred to date. Consensus of the Council was to continue to proceed with the franchising process. 9. BILLS Discussion of bill for glass replacement in the Robbinsdale police carand the fact that the insurance company has stated that they will not pay the claim. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills with the exception of the bill to Harmon Glass; Order Checks # 9653-9704 in the amount 'of $73,597.10 minus Check # 9666 in the amount of $210.39 and Payroll Checks #6314-6337 in the amount of $8,785.99. Motion declared carried 10. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE WATER SUPPLY Richard Schieffer exp that he had made arrangements with the Loretto, Hamel and Long Lake Banke to borrow $90,000 for payment to Water Supply Company. He stated that a closing is scheduled for August 7th and that Medina will pay $85,000 with $5,000 to be held in escrow until December. Discussion of means of payment by Medina Morningside homeowners and how to pay for costs incurred for well repairs. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 81-34, bonding for purchase of the Medina Morningside water system. Motion deolared carried 11. ENGINEERING SERVICES Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to ask that McCombs -Knutson decide who is to be Medina°s engineer. Motion declared carried Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M. 2 Clerk August 4, 1981