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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 ��
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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.
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Clerk
August 15, 1978
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