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The Council of the City of Medina met in Special Session on Wednesday, August 15,
1984, at 7:35 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Heideman, Thomas
Crosby, William Reiser; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Public Works Director,
James Dillman; Engineer, Glen Cook; Attorney, Richard Schieffer
1. HUNTER DR. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 7:35 P.M.
Glen Cook explained the construction of Hunter Dr., south of Co. Rd. 24, would consist of
a 4" bituminous surfact; 6" of gravel base; stabilization fabric where needed, and excav-
ation to 18" in some areas, so as to stabilize. Total cost of the project would be
$220,402.22 with the cities share of the cost to be $60,000 and excavation done by the
Groves Co. at no cost to the project.
He stated that the cost of the project was divided among 73 units for a unit assessment
of $2200.00.
Ken Weir, 1262 Hunter Dr., asked what would occur when someone subdivides their property,
at a later date.
Richard Schieffer explained that there would be no subsequent assessments for those sub-
dividing.
Thomas Crosby stated that, unlike sewer assessments, State Law does not allow charging
for connecting to a road.
Jim Johnston, representing the Groves Co., stated that the upgrading of the road by the
Groves Co. is an opportunity that would probably not happen again and he encourage the
City Council to approve the assessments and award the bid.
Truxton Morrison, 1525 Hunter Dr., asked if the road would be posted at a different speed
limit after blacktopping.
Glen Cook stated that it is now at 40mph and would remain at that limit; that the Police
Department had done a speed check and found traffic to average 35-40 mph.
Mr. Morrison asked if it could be changed as he was concerned about safety.
Mr. Schieffer stated that the State approves changes in the speed limit.
Mr. Morrisson asked if the project would be assessed for five or ten years and who had
the option to determine that time.
Mr. Schieffer explained that the City Council has the option but that the unit charge
could be paid in cash now, interest free, or at a subsequent time the remaining balance
could be paid.
Mr. Morrison stated that he was concerned about the danger at the crest of the hill near
his entrance.
Mr. Cook explained that some material would be taken off the top of the hill.
Mr. morrison stated that he owns three lots and would recommend paving, as he lives half
way between Co. Rd. 6 and Co. Rd. 24 and the road is very muddy every spring.
Tom Erickson, representing Hunter Trail Partnership, stated that they would prefer not
to have the street completed, at this time, and that there was a question as to the
number of lots for which they would be assess, as they had not made a firm decision as
to how they wished to subdivide their property. He asked that they be assessed for two
units now; one for the existing house and one for the remainder of the property, and to
pay for additional lots at a later time when they decide how they wish to subdivide.
Mr. Schieffer explained that the city could make a contract with the Hunter Trail Part-
nership even though other properties in the area may be subdivided at a later time and
would not have to pay the unit charge.
Charles Crosby, 1252 Hunter Dr., stated that he has objected to a paved road because of
the rural aspect of the area but if it is just a question of time before the road is to
be paved it would probably cost less to do it now.
Ken Weir asked if the unit charge would change if the cost of the project escalated.
Thomas Anderson explained that the bid that was received was for a certain amount of
material and if more work or materials were needed to cost could increase, but if the
increase was not a great deal more he would not expect the cost per unit to be increased.
Richard Schieffer stated taht the city has the power to reassess property if some mistake
is made in an assessment.
Mr. Morrison asked what the dollar value of the Groves Co. work was estimated to be.
Mr. Cook stated that the Groves Co. would be moving 6000 yards of material @ $3.00 per
yard, with the contribution amounting to about $18,000.
Mr. Morrisson stated that there would be an advantage to constructing the road now so
as to take advantage of the Groves Co. contribution.
Nancy Skinner, 485 Vixen Rd., stated that the County should participate in the cost as
they had done on Willow Dr., as the road wi11 be used by many others than those being
assessed.
Wilfred Scherer stated that it was very unlikely that the County would participate in
any city road building.
Thomas Crosby explained that the city had a city wide project on the ballot several years
ago and it was voted down. The project being proposed will very likely be done again as
city funds are not sufficient to rebuild and blacktop roads.
Thomas Anderson stated that he would like to establish a proper policy for future use.
Glen Cook explained other options that could be used for assessing the project.
Mr. Weir staed that Option "E", 50% unit, 50% area should be used for those wishing to
subdivide at a later time.
Mr. Crosby stated that he did not want a road assessment policy dictating development.
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing was closed at 8:10 P.M.
Thomas Crosby stated that although residents of the area are living in a rural setting,
there is a suburban atmosphere and with continued development gravel roads cannot hold
up under the increased traffic and city budget cannot support bringing roads to black -
topped standards.
He also stated that he believed the Erickson property should be assessed for
if any additional units are subdivided a $2200fee should be paid for each of
if the city assesses 12 units it can probably be assured that there will be
Barbara Hare, 1502 Hunter Dr., asked why taxes paid to Hennepin County are n
to the city for road purposes.
Thomas Anderson stated that Medina receives about $8000 per year, because of its low
population, whereas Orono receives about $100,000, as they have more than 5000 people.
Mr. Morrison asked when the project would be started.
Glen Cook reported that it would be a few weeks before the Groves Co. begins their project
that subbase work was needed and 900 ft. of
so it would be mid -September. He also stated
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road would be closed at a time.
Mayor Anderson asked if Tom Erickson could speak for the group.
He stated that he was in a posistion to speak for the partnership.
Richard Schieffer stated that anyone coming into a project typically pays in cash but a
contract could be drawn that someone buying into the project could pay the assessment
based on the number of years remaining for the original assessment.
Mayor Anderson asked if interest could be charged on the amount, in the interim.
Mr. Schieffer stated that anything could be negotiated in a contract.
Mr. Erickson stated that they had no knowledge as to when they might proceed on the project.
Mr. Morrison stated that because others could subdivide and not pay anything he believed
the Ericksons should not have to pay interest until they develop.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 84-60, Adoption of the Assess-
ment roll for Hunter Dr. South street improvement, for a period of 10 years at 102% interest.
Motion declared carried
Thomas Anderson asked if councilmembers agreed that the Hunter Trail partnership would
pay no interest until such time as they resubdivide.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to continue the discussion on the Erickson subdiv-
ision until the August 21st. Council meeting.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to award the bid for Hunter r. south improvement to
Midwest Asphalt for a price of $148,997.40. ✓r e u f
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Motion declared carried
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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