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PAYROLL CHECKS - AUGUST 18, 1987
8 73 Martha Hurr $ 15.00
9931 Wayne Charles Wallace $ 648.05
9932 Jill Hodapp 917.17
9933 Richard. Rabenort 1,077.84
9934 Michael Rouillard 546.07
9935 James Dillman 997.87
9936 Robert Dressel 847.43
9937 Karen Dahlberg 426.42
9938 JoEllen Hurr 911.62
9939 Donna Roehl 911.62
9940 Laura Skarda 476.79
9941 Sandra Larson 293.74
9942 Natina Smith 64.06
9943 David Schmit 208.93
9944 Benedict Young 709.39
9945 Carolyn Smith 25..13
9946 Starla Whitehead 19.71
9947 Hennepin County Child Support 423.00
9948 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (Fed.) 1,478.12
9949 Commissioner of Revenue 706.21
9950 P.E.R.A. 703.82
9951 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 595.01
$12,988.00
ORDER CHECKS - AUGUST 18, 1987
6011 Loretto Towing 70.23
6012 Geosynthetics 13,260.00
6013 Police Dept.(Petty Cash)) 9_".25
6014 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 595.01
6015 P.E.R.A. 919.53
V 4,940.02
i Vf► The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, August 18, 1987,
at 7:35 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Stephen
Schmit; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator,
JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief,Richard Rabenort; Public Works Director, James
Dillman; Attorney, Ron Batty; Engineer, Glenn Cook
Absent; Councilmember, Robert Mitchell
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional agenda items:
Schedule Special Assessment Hearings for Hunter Dr. No. and Hwy. 55 Water Line
B and D Machine, Escrow Fund Release
Don Kukacka, Oil on Vehicle
City Hall Staff
Report on New York Trip
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 1987
JoEllen Hurr suggested the following amendments to Minutes of August 4, 1987:
Item 11, Page 101, Accessory Building Ordinance: Include, "Lots of 5 acres or more
shall not require a Conditional Use Permit if applicant can comply with conditions for
properties of 5 acres or less."
Item 11, Page 102, John Lunseth, Dog Kennel Permit: "Building 10 ft. by 24 ft. must
also be removed; Building 10 ft. by 30 ft. must meet building code."
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of august 4, 1987, as amended.
Motion declared carried
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Townline Rd. Posting
Council discussed recommendation made by Jim Dillman regarding posting of Townline Rd.
to truck traffic. He stated that trucks are using the road as a shortcut and residents
have requested the action. Also Orono will be posting their portion of the road.
Wilfred Scherer asked if an item regarding agricultural equipment should be added.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Ordinance # 237, prohibiting trucks on
Townline Rd. and add an Item "e", regarding allowing agricultural equipment entering
and leaving properties on Townline Rd., to use the road.
Motion declared carried
Independence/Greenfield Sewer Odor
Council discussed the continuing odor problem in the Lake Independence area that began
after Independence and Greenfield connected their sewer lines to the Medina system.
Thomas Anderson stated that Marvin Johnson, Mayor of Independence, had told him that
the pumps had been ordered and they would be installed in a metal building in Indepen-
dence.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to allow Independence and greenfield 45 days to
clear up the sewer odor problem at Independence Beach, to Medina's satisfaction, if
not done so, their sewer lines will be disconnected from the system.
Motion declared carried
Oil Problem
Jim Dillman stated that the cracks in Hamel Rd. had been sealed with oil, then covered
with sand and that Don Kukacka had driven through the area and had gotten oil on his
car
A bill for $97.00 was submitted by Mr. Kukacka and he stated that there were no signs
warning of the oil.
Anne Theis asked if more than one estimate should be gotten.
Wilfred Scherer stated that the city has never approved payment for auto cleanup.
Jim Dillman reported that this type of problem will occur when work is being done on roads.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to deny payment to Don Kukacka for auto cleanup, as
previous requests have been denied.
Motion declared carried
* CONSENT AGENDA
* Northwestern Bell telephone Co.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resoluiton 87-70, allowing Northwestern
Bell Telephone Co. to bury cable on Pioneer tr. south of Hwy. 55.
Motion declared carried
* Ben Young, Employment
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to increase the wages of Ben Young from $10.00
to $11.00 per hour, beginning August 24, 1987.
Motion declared carried
4. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
* John Lunseth, Conditional Use Permit for Kennel
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adoptResolution 87-71, approving a dog kennel
permit for John Lunseth at 2191 Medina rd.
Motion declared carried
* Greg Ebert, Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Building
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-72, allowing Greg Ebert to
construct a 3744 sq. ft. accessory building at 4585 Pioneer Tr.
Motion declared carried
* Wallace Doerr, Preliminary Subdivision Approval
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-73, granting preliminary
subdivision approval to Wallace Doerr for property west of Co. Rd. 116.
Motion declared carried
* Fortuna Farms, Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Building -
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-74,allowing Fortuna Farms
to construct a 24 ft. by 40 ft. accessory building at 1425 Tamarack Dr.
Motion declared carried
* Midwest Communications, Preliminary Subdivision Approval
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-75, granting Preliminary
Subdivision approval to Midwest Communications for subdivision of property south of
Medina Rd.
Motion declared carried
* Hennepin Parks, Festival
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to grant approval to Hennepin Parks to conduct a
summer festival at Baker Park on September 6, 1987.
Motion declared carried
Midwest Communications, Final Subdivision Approval
Glenn Cook stated that final alignment of the road easement through the Midwest Comm-
unications property is correct.
JoEllen Hurr stated that there is a closing on the property, scheduled for september
2nd and that Midwest would like final approval before that time. She stated that
evidence of title would be needed and should be part of the final approval.
Purchaser of the property asked why the approval resolution contained the 150 ft.
barn setback provision.
Ron Batty explained that city ordinance contains such requirements.
Thomas Anderson stated that buyers need to be made aware of the barn requirement so the
city includes it in approval resolutions.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-76, granting Final Approval
to Midwest Communications subdivision south of Medina Rd., subject to title satisfaction
and provision of road easement.
Motion declared carried
-•' Mark Franklin, Radio Towers
Ron Batty reported that the 1982 resolution regarding the Mark Franklin radio towers
approved a number of towers or antennas along with requirements that Mr. Franklin
correct interference of neighbors electrical equipment. He explained that Council
needs to determine if conditions of the permit have been violated and if they have,
sould the permit be revoked. He also advised that if Mr. Franklin wishes to make
changes, he must ask for an amendment to the permit. He explained that he had read
material in which the FCC has taken a strong interest in prempting local regulations
which prohibit amateur radio operators from having antennas.
Robert Bonner, President of Electronic Communications, representing Mark Franklin,
explained the problem of the Kleins and the fact that Mark Franklin had not followed
up on correcting the problem.
Ken Klein, 1465 Willow Dr.,read a prepared statement regarding the problems they had
experienced and the fact that ten months have passed and the problem has not been
corrected.
Sandy Klein, stated that Mr. Bonner had called her on August 17th and asked if they
could meet at her house and determine if the equipment problems were being caused
by Franklins equipment. She stated that they wanted someone at the house who could
act on their behalf and that she believed that Mr. Bonner was pressuring her.
Don Gaspar, 2633 Deer Hill Rd., stated that he has problems with his equipment but
does not know if they are caused by Mr. Franklins equipment or the power line.
Mr. Bonner stated that they could also inspect his equipment. He explained that
Franklins 80 meter verticles are antennas, having been constructed from tower material
left in the yard since 1982. He stated that there is no concrete base, merely screws
into the ground. He reviewed past history of the permit, information that Franklin
acts for the U S Weather Bureau, is a competitive ham radio operator and that 60 ft.
towers are inadequate for competition. He stated that the FCC ruling PRB-1 renders
the 1982 Conditional Use Permit obsolete.
Thomas Anderson asked if the items listed in the Conditional Use Permit have been
completed, such as climbing deterents and satisfaction of neighbors complaints.
Stephen Schmit stated that he did not believed that Franklin was abiding by the con-
ditions and that he should start again with his application.
Anne Theis stated that he should be given a length of time in which to solve the
neighbors problems.
Sandy Klein asked when the fourth tower had been constructed.
Mark Franklin stated that it had been put up in September of 1986.
Ken Klein stated that would coincide with the start of the equipment problems.
Moved by Theis, seconded by schmit to revoke the Mark Franklin Conditional Use Permit
if the interference problem is not resolved within 45 days of this date.
Motion declared carried
JoEllen Hurr stated that he should apply for an amendment to his Conditional Use Permit
by September 1st for an appearance at the October 13th Planning Commission meeting.
Robert Bonner stated that PRB-1 states that a reasonable effort must be made to correct
interference, it does not say owners must expend large amounts of money to make the
corrections. He explained that the fCC action was adopted as a resolut of court cases
and he would recommend that the city consider allowing taller towers as there is less
interference with taller towers.
Stephen Schmit asked why the matter was before the Council at this time.
JoEllen Hurr stated that she had gotten calls regarding intereference, they were not
taken care of, and when she inspected the premises she found six towers, not the two
that had been approved in 1982.
Stephen Schmit asked why the Council was not made aware of the problem before letters
were written by the City Attorney.
Ron Batty stated that he had been asked to write letters to Mr. Franklin explaining
his obligations and the cities posistion.
Thomas Anderson, Escrow Funds . 9:20 P.M.
Thomas Anderson was absent for this portion of the meeting, Wilfred Scherer conducted
this portion of the meeting.
JoEllen Hurr explained that Thomas Anderson would like a reduction in the Escrow Funds
being held by the city for construction of a road into the anderson subdivision. She
stated that Glenn Cook could inspect the road and make a recommendation for release of
a portion of the funds.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to release Escrow Funds to Thomas Anderson in an
amount recoiiauended by the City Engineer.
Motion declared carried
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Bruce Hentges, Survey, 9:25 P.M.
Bruce Hentges, 2502 Bobolink Rd., requested that Council waive the survey requirement to
allow him to replace an existing 7 ft. by 7 ft. porch with a 7 ft. by 14 ft. porch. He
stated that a survey would cost $200 and the porch would only cost $600. He explained
that his neighbors do not object to the replacement.
Stephen Schmit stated that he did not think the request was unreasonable.
Council discussed the request versu others that might be made and the need to be consistant.
Ron Batty suggested that a line survey be made, would cost less and would satisfy the need.
Moved by Schmit to waive the survey requirement of Bruce Hentges.
Motion not seconded.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to require Bruce Hentges to provide a line survey
for his property at 2502 Bobolink Rd.
Motion declared carried
* 5. WILLOW DR. NORTH/SOUTH, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-77, Calling for a Special
Assessment Hearing for Willow Dr. North and South Improvements on Tuesday, september
15, 1987, at 8:30 P.M.
Motion declared carried
* 6. ST. ANNE'S CHURCH
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to grant a NOn-Intoxicating Malt Liquor license
to St. Anne's Church for Sunday,August 23, 1987.
Motion declared carried
* 7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-78, scheduling a Public
Hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 1987 at 9:00 P.M. to consider reprograming $3500
from the Sumer Youth Employment Program to the Independence Beach street improvement
proj ect .
Motion declared carried
8. 1988 ASSESSING CONTRACT
Anne Theis asked if an 8% increase would be more reasonable, than the 10% being asked
for by Rolf Erickson and Anne Risch.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to table action on the Assessing Contract until
September 1st pending input from the Assessors.
Motion declared carried
9. TEMROC METALS
Donna Roehl explained that Temroc Metals needed to extend their Industrial Development
Bonding allocation time beyond the present september lst. expiration date. She explained
that a check for $35,000 had been written to the State of Minnesota that would accompany
the request for the extension but that Temroc Metals would pay the $35,000 to the city.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to request the state of Minnesota extend the allo-
cation time until December 31, 1987, for Temroc Metals Industrial Revenue Bonding.
Motion declared carried
10. RECYCLING COMMISSION BUDGET
Donna Roehl explained that the West Hennepin Recycling Commission budget had been sub-
mitted to the eight cities for approval and that the amount being requested from each
city would be offset according to work performed.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to approve the West Hennepin Recycling Budget, with
Medina's share to be $ 2802.50.
Motipn declared carried
1 '1 L. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wayne Wallace Employment
Council approved the hiring of Wayne Wallace as a Medina Police Officer, at the beginning
rate of pay according to the Union Contract, and Officer Wallace was sworn into the
Department by City Clerk,Donna Roehl.
12. LORAM, QX INC. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-79, scheduling a Special
Assessment Hearing for Tuesday, september 15, 1987, at 7:45 P.M. for Water Line
extensions to Loram and QX Inc.
Motion declared carried
13. HUNTER DR. NORTH, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-80, scheduling a Special
Assessment Hearing for Tuesday, October 6, 1987, at 8:00 P.M. regarding Hunter Dr.
No. Improvements, pending approval from Attorney, Richard Schieffer that work of
of Appraiser has been completed.
Motion declared carried
14. BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by schmit to pay the bills; Order Checks # 6011-6015 in
the amount of $14,940.02 and Payroll Checks # 9931-9951 and 8773 in the amount of
$12,988.00.
Motion declared carried
15. B AND D MACHINE ESCROW FUNDS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to release escrow funds being held for the B and D
Machine project, less $500 for completion of sodding or seeding of the property.
Motion declared carried
16. CITY HALL STAFF
Stephen Schmit asked if a suggestion box should be provided at city hall to receive
comments regarding help received or problems encountered at City Hall. He also
asked if Payroll could be prepared by an outside firm, which would give staff more
time for other work.
Donna Roehl stated that she would contact companies that do such work, as there are
a number of reports that are needed for other city work.
17. NEW YORK TRIP
Thomas Anderson and Donna Roehl reported that the trip to Moody's in New York had
been very beneficial to the city due to the fact that they know very little about
Medina and their questions regarding operations, development and finances could
be answered directly. A bond rating will be given by Moody's before the sale of
bonds on September 1st.
Ron Batty stated that Jeanne Frederick of Ehler's had said that both the Mayor and
Clerk had done very well in answering questions and explaining Medina to Moody's.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
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Clerk -Treasurer Mayor,
August 18, 1987