HomeMy Public PortalAbout08/07/79 CCMORDER CHECKS - AUGUST 7, 1979
8223 United States post Office 167.00
8224 Donna Roehl 4.36
8225 G. Wm. Dredge 352.69
8226 Sohieffer & Carson 558.34
8227 Crow River News 89.64
8228 Isberg, Reisenberg, Chelseth & Assoc. 210.00
8229 Northwestern Bell Telephone 124.14
8230 Hamel Lumber & Supply 75.60
8231 Air Conditioning & Burner Service 137.50
8232 wright-Hennepin Electric 268.17
8233 McCombs -Knutson & Assoc. 1,200.00
8234 physicans Health plan 817.44
8235 Jet Quick printing 48.95
8236 Charles Hoover 16.65
8237 Amoco oil Credit Card Center 234.85
8238 Mobil oil Credit Corp. 523.00
8239 Donald E. Mayer, Inc. 4,920.05
8240 Ron Klaers Auto Service 233.80
8241 Loretto Towing & Repair 11.10
8242 Auto -Sound Co. 30.83
8243 Hopkins Dodge Sales, Inc. 76.63
8244 Uniforms Unlimited 18.95
8245 Michael Rouillard 213.00
8246 Hamel Fire Dept. 100.00
8247 Loren Kohnen 948.75
8248 Metro Waste Control Commission 400.95
8249 Municipal & private Services 129.75
8250 Viking Steel products, Inc. 463.27
8251 Earl F. Anderson 483.93
8252 Don Wendling 59.00
8253 perrys Truck Repair 213.65
8254 Towns Edge Ford 7.57
8255 Henn. Co. Seed Exchange 180.50
8256 Berts Drain Oil Service 1,560.00
8257 Bryan Aggregates 943.71
8258 C.S. McCrossan 413.20
8259 G. & L. Sealeoating 2,520.00
8260 George Moran Trucking 2,577.73
8261 midwest Asphalt Corp. 254.15
8262 Bury & Carlson, Inc. 330.00
8263 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders 74.68
8264 Ziegler, Inc. 7.50
8265 Reynolds welding 25.20
8266 Medina Automotive Service 82.41
8267 Fortin Hardware Co. 172.01
8268 Leef Bros., Inc. 33.80
8269 Safety-Kleen Corp. 28.00
8270 Buesing Bros. Trucking 485.63
8271 pump & Meter Service, Inc. 4,926.00
8272 Northern States power 384.78
8273 N. W. National Bank of Mpls., 2,632.50
8274 American National Bank & Trust 4,307.50
8275 First National Bank of St. pawl 10,433.52
8276 Long Lake Ford Tractor 106.60
8277 Sutherlunds Nursery 248.40
8278 woodlake Sanitarry Landfill 15.00
8279 Satelite Industries, Inc. 63.00
8280 Stevens well Drilling 4.62
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ORDER CHECKS CONT'D - AUGUST 7, 1979
8281 State of Minnesota - Div. of waters 10.00
8282 Richard Krotzer 412.50
8283 Dykhoff-Raskob 608.92
8284 Metro Waste Control Commission 745.71
8285 Lee Kistler Rubbish 24.00
8286 Hennepin Co. Finance 824.00
8287 pera 896.85
8288 State of Minnesota - Social Security 371.23
$49,843.21
PAYROLL CHECKS - AUGUST 7, 1979
5424 Thomas Crosby 70.00
5425 Nancy Laurent 70.00
5426 Sarah Lutz 70.00
5427 William Reiser 70.00
5428 Thomas Anderson 100.00
5429 Charles Hoover 580.10
5430 Jerome LaFond 495.16
5431 Michael Rouillard 474.10
5432 Robert Anderson 211.17
5433 J8ffies Dillman 539.49
5434 Robert Dressel 578.41
5435 Ronald Duran 626.55
5436 Robert Derus 260.37
5437 Donna Roehl 502.21
5438 Sylvia Rudolph 247.88
5439 Perna Hoover 39.60
5440 Charles Hoover 192.50
5441 Director of Internal Revenue 1,450.80
5442 Commissioner of Taxation 665.03
5443 State of Minnesota - Social Security 371.23
5444 pera 618.09
5445 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 18.75
5446 Western Life Insurance Co. 27.70
5447 Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. 24.00
8,303.14
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, August 7,.1979 at 233
7:30 P.M.
Members present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Sarah Lutz, Thomas Crosby, Nancy
Laurent; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; planning and Zoning Administrator,
Robert Derus; Police Chief, Charles Hoover; public Works Director, Ron
Duran; Engineer, Lyle Swanson; Attorney, Richard gchieffer
Members absent: Councilmember, William Reiser
1. Minutes of july 17, 1979:
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Lutz to accept minutes of the july 17th meeting, as presented.
Motion declared carried
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Hinter Farms Roads
Engineer, Lyle Swanson reported that no work had been done to complete the work remaining on
the Hunter Farms roads as they had indicated would be done in their letter of Italy 20, 1979.
Thomas Anderson suggested having the city contract for the work and charging it to the project.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to authorize the engineer to prepare a program and secure
quotes for the expenditure of the remaining $4000.00 in the Hunter Farms escrow account, for
the August 21, 1979 meeting, to bring the Hunter Farms roads to city specifications and to
inform Darrell Farr that the expenditure of the $4000.00 will not satify his obligation to
the city nor the acceptance of the streets until such time as they are brought to city
specifications.
Motion declared carried
Hamel Well
Ron Duran presented a letter from Stevens Well stating the cost of a second well in Hamel
would be about $35,000 plus additional costs if the well were to be deeper than 600 ft.
Discussion of the need for having an adequate water supply and keeping repair parts available.
Thomas Anderson stated that he could not see putting in a new well in 1980 because of the in-
creased charges Metro Waste Control will be assessing for sewer maintenance in 1980. He
suggested waiting until 1981 as we have one adequate well and have Rolling Green Country Club
wells as a back-up if necessary.
Council asked that Stevens Well representatives be asked to attend the August 21st meeting.
Independence Beach seal -Coating
Richard gohieffer explained that State Statutes do not allow use of remaining construction
funds for maintenance unless estimated in the. original project. Any remaining monies would
be put into debt redemption or could be used for the Kangas appeal, if necessary.
Minnesota Gas Company
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to adopt Resolution 79-39 allowing Minneapolis Gas Co.
to install gas lines to serve 122 Hamel Rd.
Motion declared carried
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 79-40 allowing Northwestern
Telephone to bury cable to serve 670 Hamel Rd.
Motion declared carried
Bell
Dust Control
Ron Duran reported that it is not costing $1.00 per running foot for "Black Magic",that prop-
erty owners are being charged $60.00 per load which is covering up to 400 ft., which is .16
cents per foot. The reason being that some places it is being spread thinner than others.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to continue charging at $60.00 per load for the current
year, subject to availability of the material.
Motion declared carried
1978 Seal Coating
Ron Duran reported that there is work in some areas that is not acceptable but the contractor
does not seem to be able to correct the problems.
234 Donna Roehl stated that Hennepin Co. had inspected and have said they they will pay from the
County Aid funds.
Engineer and Ron Duran felt that G and L Sealcoating should be paid and that they would have
some difficulty in having them do work in the future.
Motion by crosby, seconded by Lutz to pay G and L Sealcoating the remainder of the bid price
of $12,600 or $2520.00.
Motion declared carried
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ambulance Service
Chief Hoover reported that a North Memorial ambulance will be in the Northwest Hennepin area,
not based in a particular city, as they have not received a license to for a base in a part-
icular city. They are attempting to be licensed in Long Lake and a hearing gill be held on
September 6th for anyone interested in attending.
public Safety Committee
Robert Frank11in reported briefly on the work their committee had done, stating that a written
report would be provided in September.
He stated that Long Lake has not made a decision but a committee in Long Lake has recommended
affiliating with Orono if a price arrangement can be made.
Cost investigations indicate that to go with Corcoran would not be financially feasible as
Medina's assessed valuation is much higher than Corcoran's.
To go with West Hennepin would be very costly and Chief Hoover is opposed to such a merger.
He reported that the committee would be meeting with jay Meyer of the Criminal Justice Coun-
cil who are doing a study of police service in West Hennepin and a report should be available
in the near future.
4. ASSESSOR
Thomas Anderson stated that Rolf Erickson would do Medina's assessing as per the terms listed
in the July 17th minutes.
Donna Roehl reported that she had sent a copy of Wm. Dredges contract to Mr. Erickson
and that he would be contacting the attorney regarding a similar contract.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to pay Wm. Dredge up to $300 for assisting Mr. Erickson
in change -over of assessors, amount to be payable after October 1, 1979.
Motion declared carried
5. WATER SUPPLY COMPANY
Marlon Haugen of the Water Supply Co. presented figures regarding the financial condition
of the company to support the request to raise the water rates in Medina Morningside from
$1.30 per 1000 gallons to $2.50 per 1000 gallons.
He explained the expense of replacing a pump that had not been anticipated.
Thomas crosby stated that he was concerned about such a large increase at one time in view
of the fact that some years had gone by without an rate increase request and it is difficult
to play "catch-up.”
Thomas Anderson asked Mr. Haugen would be interested in discussing the sale of the system
to the city.
Mr. Haugen stated that he would prepare some figures for discussion purposes.
Mayor Anderson stated that he would like to meet with Mr. Haugen at some time other than a
regular meeting.
Thomas Crosby asked if the purchase of the system could be included in the Medina Morningside
sewer project.
Lyle Swanson stated that there would be no problem with the inclusion.
6. GROVES - POWERS LAND D1vSI0N
Mark Hamann, attorney for S.J. Groves, explained that the. division was orignally made in
1971 with a lease agreement from the S.J. Groves Co.
A deed was given in 1977 and the assessor has not made the tax split as the city has not
approved the land division.
Attorney Schaeffer explained that the Council could grant a variance from the platting code
or agree that the division is valid from 1971.
Motion by Laurent seconded by Crosby to acknowledge the 1971 land division of the S.J.Groves
property located in Section 25 and allow the division as requested.
Motion declared carried
7. GORMAN LAND DIVISION
Robert Derus presented a land division request of 5.2 acres on Hackamore Rd., from Jame 0 �i
Gorman.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to approve the Gorman land division.
Motion declared carried
8. ECKES tAND DIVISION..
Robert Derus explained Ralph Eckes' land division of 5 acres from his father's farm on
Arrowhead Dr. He stated that the driveway would entrance from Steve Muth's private road.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to approve the Eckes land division provided that Mr.
Eckes enter into a private roadway agreement according to standards set at the June 19th
City Council meeting.
Motion declared carried
9. MARK ORTH VARIANCE
Robert Derus presented a variance request of Mark Orth to construct a greenhouse and an
addition to his existing house on Lot 1, Block 15, Independence Beach. Variance for the
greenhouse to be 4 ft. and the house addition to be extended 4 ft. closer to the street:
Discussion of the need for approval of the neighboring property owner as 24 hour lighting
of greenhouses has been known to cause problems.
Council also asked if the eaves will extend beyond the lot line.
Matter was tabled pending notification of the adjacent property owner and determination of
the eave extension.
10. SEWAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE
Discussion of the July, 1979 final draft of the septic ordiance and suggested.changes by the
City Engineer and the planning Commission, as presented by phal Zietlow.
Council agreed that in R-1 zones innovative systems would be allowed in 2 acres of accept-
able soils and in R-A zones 5 acres of buildable soils would allow conventional systems.
Discussion of inspecting present systems. Richard Schaeffer explained that the city would
need a search warrant to inspect on private property if a property owner objected to an
inspection.
Council tabled the matter to allow for minor corrections and reviewal by the city attorney.
11. BERNARD WENDLAND TAX FORFEIT LOTS
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to adopt Resolution 79-41 entering into a purchase agree-
ment with Bernard and Janice Wendland for the purchase of Lot 17, Block 9, Independence
Beach and to request a deed from the State of Minnesota.
Motion declared carried
12. WASTE CONTROL STUDY
Thomas Crosby volunteered to act as Medina's representative to a committee being formed to
study waste disposal for Hennepin County.
13. BILLS
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to pay the bills; Order checks # 8223-8288 in the
amount of $49,843.21 and payroll Checks # 5424 - 5447 in the amount of $8,303.14.
Motion declared carried
14. PARK COMMITTEE
penny Elsenpeter of the park committee presented two quotes for surveying the Independence
Beach and Medina Morningside park areas:
Gordon CoffinMedina Morningside $250; Independence Beach---$500, plus $100 if line be-
tween -park and beach is to be located.
McCombs -Knutson ---Medina Morningside $400; Independence Beach $1000.
She explained that all lot lines needed to be located in Medina Morningside if hedges were
to be planted. At Independence Beach only the side lines would need to be located.
Discussion of the need for drainage on the ballfields in Medina Morningside. It was decided
that work could be done when the sewers are installed.
236 Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to authorize Gordon Coffin to survey Medina Morning -
side park for $250 and independence Beach for $500, that_ is.locating_the side and road
front boundarys but nothing on the lake side.
Motion declared carried
15. EDWARD CALDWELL COMBINATION
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 79-42 combining the Caldwell
paroele Tract E, Registered Land Survey 1347 and the S. 310 ft. of the w 214.5 ft. of
the SE4 of the Sw1- of Section 14, for a fee of $30.00.
Motion declared carried
16, MARTIN BENNIS FENCE
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to adopt Resolution 79-43 recognizing the fact that a
fence has been placed by Mr. Bennis and that the city takes no responsibility for it dur-
in snow plowing season or maintenance of the road.
Motion carried unanimously
17. ISHAM LAND DIVISION
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 79-44 approving the Isham Land
Division for a fee of $150.
Motion carried unanimously
18. PERSONNEL
Discussion of wages in comparison to National guidelines.
Thomas Crosby stated that he felt we were in line with the percentage of increase in the
United States, that we are caught in a small city budget with large city needs.
Robert Derus explained several alternatives for his posistion with the city.
Thomas Crosby suggested that perhaps Medina could enter into a contract with another city
for rus' services.
19. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Donna R.oehl suggested that Anne Dorweiler be contacted to assist at Medina's meeting
with the Federal representatives as she had worked on the project in 1974 and 1975.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to authorize the Mayor to seek assistance if needed.
Motion declared carried
20. MARK PETERSON
Council agreed to made a decision at the August 21st meeting as to what legal action
should be taken with regards to the caboose that has remained on Mr. Peterson's property.
21. MATH REIMER LANDFILL
Robert Derus reported that Mr. Reimer has received a letter informing him of what he needs
to do to clean up s property.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 12:35 P.M.
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Clem
August 7, 1979