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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08/15/78 CCM92 August 14, 1978 Order -Checks 7584 U.S. Postmaster 25.00 7585 Ed Lehto 400.00 7586 State Treas. 26.42 451.42 Payroll Checks 5017 Charles Hoover 5018 Jerome LaFond 5019 Michael Rouillard 5020 Robert Dressel 5021 Ronald Duran 5022 Paul Winter 5023 Douglas Stumpf 529.10 441.57 428.12 422.79 461.23 317.401 12.50 2612.71 �� 7- The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, August 15, 1978 at 7:35 P.M. 93 Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Nancy Laurent, William Reiser Thomas Crosby, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Chief of Police, Charles Hoover; Public Works Director, Ron Duran; attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineer, Lyle Swanson. Minutes of August 1, 1978: Motion by Theis, seconded by Crosby to accept minutes of August 1, 1978, as presented. Motion declared carried 1. OPEN BURNING Discussion of letter from PCA regarding Medina's need to enforce the law regarding not allow- ing no open burning. 2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Seal coating The following bids were opened at 10:00 A.M. August 15th: G. and L. Sealcoating - - - $12,600 William Mueller - - - 13,110 Lyle Swanson reported that the work would be done as soon as the Toad department had completed the necessary patching in the streets. Motion by Laurent, seconded by Theis to accept the bid of G and L Sealcoating for $12,600 to sealcoat Hunter Dr. from Hamel Rd., 600 ft. south; Brockton Lane from Hamel Rd., 600 ft. south; Pinto Dr. from Hamel Rd. to Hwy. 55; Hamel Rd. from Plymouth line to Gates Apart- ments; Willow Dr. from Co. Rd. 24 to Orono line. Motion declared carried Parking lot, blacktopping Following quotes were presented for blacktopping of the City Hall parking lot: Bury and Carlson---$2.93 per sq. yd. Plehal Blacktopping 3.60 Discussion of providing ramps for handicapped to the front entrace and to the library. Also using Revenue Sharing funds for the project. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Theis to award the parking lot and ramp blacktopping project to Bury and Carlson for a total of $$3885.00, cost to be taken from Revenue Sharing fund. Motion declared carried Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Russ Ewaldt of Northwestern Bell Telephone appeared to request use of water in Hamel to sprinkle newly laid so on Pinto Dr. He stated that they had been unawared of the ban on sprinkling, that they are having water hauled, which is not proving to be to successful and that they could sprinkle during the night, if the city would allow. Ron Duran reported that the well shuts down 3.7 hours during the night during the week but that weekend water consumption is very high. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Theis to grant a variance to Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., from the City of Medina sprinkling bank, which will permit watering not to exceed the follow- ing: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:01 A.M. to 4:00 A.M., subject to any further limitation which the Director of Public Works may, in his sole discretion, impose to protect essential water supply. Ron Hind Discussion of summons received regarding claim for trees removed from roadside along Morgan Rd. Richard Schieffer stated that street is established by usage and there may be a need to have engineer testify what the proper road width is needed to maintain the roads. He stated that an insurance company insures negligence not intentional wrong. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Theis to authorize the city Attorney to take appropriate action and file necessary documents defending the city at the least cost possible. Motion declared carried ckA Hamel Test Well Discussion of preparing plans in conjunction with use of Community Development Funds. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Theis to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 1978, at 7:30 P.M. to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for the Hamel Pump house. Motion declared carried Motion by Laurent, seconded by Theis to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. to approve plans of Pump house and authorize bidding. Motion declared carried Road Department Employee Ron Duran recommended that James Dillman be hired as an employee of the Public Works Department, Discussion of wages that would be paid. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to hire James Dillman, at $5.75 per hour, subject to periodic review and 6 months probation, plus completion of a physical examination. Motion declared carried 3. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES Tom Thielen, Field representative of the League of Cities presented information regarding representation on the League Board of Directors, services available from the League and the lobbying they do. Wayne Neddermeyer reported that when a group of Medina residents lobbied against Hennepin Co. park condemnation of Medina property the League lobbied against them. Thomas Crosby stated that Council should take the matter into consideration when the budget is approved. 4. WATER SUPPLY COMPANY Marlon Haugen and Ray Bergerson appeared to discuss their request to increase the water rates in Medina Morningside from .80 cents per 1000 gallons to $1.60 per 1000 gallons, or a minimum of $25.00 per quarter. Reasons for the requested increase are: Testing must be done twice a month, electric rates have inereasedand a reserve is needed for maintenance. Thomas Crosby requested that they prepare figures as to how much of a reserve they want and how long it would take to reach that point. Discussion as to the possibility of the city acquiring the water system. Mr. Bergerson stated that he would be willing to discuss the matter with a Councilmember or member of the staff. Thomas Crosby suggested that they work with the engineer. 5. HOLY NAME CHURCH Motion by Reiser, seconded by Theis to grant a non -intoxicating malt liquor license to Holy Name Church and Father Mathias Spier for August 20, 1978 from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. Motion declared carried 6. WILLIAM FENHOLT Motion by Crosby, seconded by Theis to order an appraisal of tax forfeit lot 11 and the East 20 ft. of Lot 10, Block 26, Independence Beach, per request of William Fenholt. Motion declared carried 7. ELECTION JUDGES Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to appoint the following as election judges for the primary and general elections: Marilyn Adams, Barbara Ahlstrom, Frances Ahlstrom, Marilyn Fortin, Mary Dykhoff, Joan Scott, Penny Elsenpeter, Rhonda Victorson, Sandra Berthene, Anne Heideman, Hope Blagrove, Katie Schmidt, Sue Scherer, Sandy Duran, Norma Franklin, Sue Pet- roskey, Irene Schanus, Dorothy Reiser, Bernice Sipe, Sylvia Rudolph, Bev Barrett, Gertrude Thies, Gladyce Reimer, Virginia Etem, Delia Roehl, Leona Koelfgen, Muriel Anderson, Marie Morin, Florence Kohnen, Barbara Schmit, Rita Jubert, Emil Jubert, Bernice Schlosser, Rose Dykhoff. Motion declared carried 8. LORETTO TOWING Motion by Theis, seconded by Crosby to release the performance bond of Loretto Towing, on95 the advice of the engineer, as work covered under the bond has been completed satisfactorily. Motion declared carried 9. BILLS Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to pay the bills. Payroll # 5017-5023 in the amount of $2612.71 and Order Checks # 7584-7586 in the amount of $451.42. Motion declared carried Donna Roehl explained Clot according to Metro Waste Control if a property owner pays SAC charges and decides not to build the charges should be refunded and either not reported if during a current month or credit taken if paid to Metro previously. 10. MICHAEL HART Robert Scott and Mr. Aart appeared todiscuss a variance to place a 172 x 106 ft. horse barn and private arena on the Henry Jubert property on amel Rd. A letter of consent from the following neighbors was presented: Harold Laurent, Art Laurent, Tony Laurent. Robert Scott stated that representatives of the Hendel estate would need more information before they would consider signing. Mr. Hart inquired as to what would be involved if they would want to sell as a commercial venture at some future date and if a home could be built on the property. Discussion as to restrictions that would be placed on tie property because it is zoned M-1. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that an application for commercial use should be made if this is the use they may want to sell it for. Council asked that the matter be tabled until September to inable attorney and council to study the zoning code regulations for M-1 properties. 11. TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to approve Resolution 78-33, release of tax forfeit, non -conservation propeties. Voting No: Crosby, Laurent, Neddermeyer, Reiser, Theis. Motion declared not carried 12. REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Motion by Crosby, seconded by Theis to comply with rules for receipt of Revenue Sharing Funds for Entitlement Period 10 in the amount of $13,485. Motion declared carried 13. ROAD IMPROVEMENT REi..RENDUM Motion by Laurent, seconded by Crosby to authorize preparation and mailing of information regarding proposed project, to all Medina residents. Motion declared carried 14. LINDGREN TAX FORFEIT LOTS Discussion of Mr. Lindgren extending sewer and the city making a determination of the amount of connection charges to be paid by Mr. Lindgren. Also what procedure should be taken regardink payment of connection; charges and release of deeds to the tax forfeit property. Engineer was asked to make a determination of the amount to charge Mx. Lindgren for connecting to city sewer. 15. PAUL WINTER Discussion of letter received from Ron Duran regarding Paul Winter's employment. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Theis to approve recommendation of Ron Duran to suspend Paul Winter for 5 days from August 21 - August 25th, without pay, and extend probation period for 6 months for the following reasons: Inattention to assigned duties, carrying on personal duties during working hours, failure to follow instructions. Motion declared carried 16. PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Motion b �'heis, seconded by Laurent to accept resignation of Jeanne Mabusth as planning and Zoning Administrator. Council asked that prospective applicants be asked to appear at the August 23rd. meeting. 9 Motion declared carried 17. DON ERICKSON, D.M.E. PLAT Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to approve Resolution 78-34, a 100 ft. parcel to his present lot in Luby's Plateau. Motion declared carried regarding combination of Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to hold a public hearing on September 19, 1978 at 8:00 p.M. to consider vacating utility easements on the D.M.E. plat. Motion declared carried 18. WESTRIDGE PLAT, S.J. GROVES Jeanne Mabusth explained that a petition was circulated regarding a park in the proposed plat. All signers appear to be interested in a 2 acre park plus an amount of money equal to a 3 acre parcel to be used for development of a park. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 12:20 A.M. 7 1941244,/ / Clerk August 15, 1978 i, Mayo