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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08/18/81 CCMAugust 18, 1981 Payroll Checks 6338 Ronald Duran 584.48 6339 Robert Anderson $ 4S1.53 6340 Charles Hoover 714.48 6341 Michael Rouillard 599.5o 6342 James Dillman 480.80 6343 Robert Dressel 516.40 6344 Steve Scherer 212.55 6345 Wendy Stuhr 124.18 6346 Director of Internal Revenue 823.50 6347 Commissioner of Taxation 301.50 6348 Soc. Sec. Retir. Div. 161.04 6349 PERA 311.00 Order Checks 9105 Water 5, ppl�C>n 9706 U.S. Postoffice 9707 Soc. Sec. Retire. Div. 9708 PERA 5310.96 YS, o©o 0o 99.85 161.04 431. o 92.29 i' The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, August 18, 1981 at 7:35 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Sarah Lutz, Thomas Crosby, William Reiser, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roeh1; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoE11en Harr; Police Chief, Charles Hoover; Engineers Dave Hansing and "Skip" McCombs; Attorney Richard Schieffer 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Councilmembers agreed to discuss the following additional items: Payment to Maple Plain for Metro Sewer Charges City Hall roof repair 2. MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 1981 JoEllen Hurr asked that Larry Boisclair, Wind Generator, item, page 225, include authorization to prepare a resolution which will include all requirements. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of August 4, 1981, as amended. Motion declared carried 3. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Car Storage Chief Hoover discussed possible use of city shop for police cars, there is a need for tools, car washer and air compressor; also when cars are stored for 3 days in unheated portion of building they become very dusty. Mayor Anderson gave Chief Hoover key to the building and agreed to consider possibility of storing cars in heated portion of building. 4. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Rayburn Anderson Dave Hansing reviewed information from Plymouth and Metro Waste Control regarding the poss- ibility of severing the Holy Name area. He stated that neither were very optomistic; Metro stating that it is not consistent with Council policy and advising that Medina proceed with a 201 study. He stated the 201 study that had been completed had included only Medina Morningside and that the Holy Name area could be included in the sewer plan for the Holy Name area. He reported that he had not seen any physical evidence of sewage problems in the area but if future inspections uncover problems the existing systems could be upgraded or a clustered system could be built to serve the entire area. JoE11en Burr stated that the Assessor had informed her that the lot could be declared unbuild- able and would not need to be combined with Mr. Anderson's existing building site. The taxes could then be adjusted accordingly. She also reported that there is another similar lot sit- uation in the same area that is held in common ownership. Mr. Anderson asked that he be issued a permit on the condition that a septic system can be designed that will satisfy the ordinance. Thomas Crosby asked if it is customary to declare such properties unbuildable. Richard Schieffer stated that Supreme Court decisions have allowed cities to declare lots un- buildable if commonly owned, even to the point of ordering buildings removed. Mr. Crosby stated that he would liketo know how many other similar situations there are in the city and what type of system could be made to work effectively. Ms. Burr stated that variances would be needed for lot size, road and lake setbacks and septic regulations. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to table action on the variance request pending receipt of information regarding similar lot situations and the exact variances needed if building permit would be issued. 5. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Hamel Water Tower Painting Following are bids that were received and tabulated at 10:00 A.M., August 17, 1981: Odland Protective: Alternate A--$ 19,250 Alternate B--$19,250 Anchor Inc. If 15,760 tt 17,760 Engineer Skip McCombs recommended that Anchor Inc, be awarded the bid as they meet requirements under Community Development Block Grant regulations. Mr. McCombs explained that the difference in Alternate A'and B is the type of paint. Discussion of the fact that $10,000 is available through Community Development Block Grant Funds and that water users in one part of the city should not be charged for work needed in another .area. Thomas Anderson asked that Clerk prepare maintenance costs of the various systems so that discussions regarding water user rates could be held and rates adjusted if necessary. He also suggested that the heavier paint as bid in alternate B should be considered. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Anderson to award bid to Anchor Inc. for $17,760 to paint interior and exterior of Hamel water tower using paint as specified in Alternate B. Motion carried Voting No -Lutz Absent -Crosby Engineering Services "Skip" McCombs reported that he would coordinate Medina's engineering services until some- one from his staff is assigned to Medina. He stated that he would not charge more per hour than is presently being charged -and he also expressed hope that they could continue to work for Medina until January 1 when appointments are normally made. Hamel Sidewalks Skip McCombs presented project cost of $36,676 for Hamel sidewalks and other work that had been completed in the immediate area. He also listed individual assessments which Council reviewed for possible Special Assessment grants. Council decided that the total assessment for each qualifying property could be paid and the amount would not exceed the $5000 that is available. Donna Roehl explained the procedures that would need to be adopted by Council in order to comply with regulations for granting Special Assessment assistance. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 81-36, designating September 15, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. as date for Special Assessment Public Hearing. Motion declared carried Motion by Reiser,seconded by Scherer to adopt procedures by which property owners can apply for Special Assessment assistance grants. Motion declared carried 6. PLANNING AND ZONING Woodlake Sanitary Landfill Discussion of names of residents that have"volunteered to serve on a task force to develop a Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of Woodlake Sanitary Landfill. • Council agreed on the following: Dr. James Reiser, Robert Franklin, Leonard Leuer, Phil Zietlow, Thomas Crosby, Thomas Anderson. JoEllen Hzarr stated that the first meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd. Medina Sewer Study Discussion of the need for a sewer study to be submitted with the Comprehensive Plan. Council agreed that the Planning Commission should work on the study and should give consideration to the possibility of phasing out the Hamel sewage treatment plant. Discussion of the existence of a study completed by McCombs -Knutson some years ago. Discussion of possible development of a portion of the Rolling Green Country Club property and the fact that it is not zoned Multi -family and not all of their property is in the sewer district boundary. Brett Cook, Variance JoEllen Hurr presented a set back variance application of Brett Cook to construct a house on 3.4 acres in the north part of Block 23, -Lake Ardmore. She stated that the lot is sewered and that the drainage plans have been approved by the engineer but that the sewer connection plans will need to be approved by the Public Works Department. Mr. Cook stated that he would like to keep his house in line with those on either side of him and would like to build near a stand of trees so the house would be located 25 ft. from the front property line. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to grant a variance to Brett Cook to construct a house 25 ft. from the east property line on Co. Rd. 19 and Lake Ardmore. Hardship bein0- lot configuration, slope of the lot and attempting to align house with those existing in the area. Motion declared carried 7. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES BOARD Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to appoint Jackie Smith and Jane Thorfinson to the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board. Motion declared carried 8. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE PICNIC Council agreed there would be no objection to a neighborhood picnic being held on August 29th from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Medina Morningside park. 9. BILLS Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to pay the bills; Order Checks # 9706-9708 in the amount of $692.29 and Payroll Checks # 6338-6349 in the amount of $5310.96. Motion declared carried 10. CITY HALL ROOF Thomas Anderson reported on the condition of city hall roof and that he has requested the original roofer to inspect and present his suggestions on repair. He also stated that he had Don Desleuriers and Poirer Roofing inspect the roof. 11. MAPLE PLAIN SEWER TREATMENT CHARGES Discussion of $2855 that is due Metro Waste Control for payment to Maple Plain for unmetered sewage from the Independence Heights area and properties along Co. Rd. 19 that has gone into the Maple Plain treatment plant since 1976. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to pay the amount on account. Motion declared carried 12. RAFFLE ORDINANCE Richard Sehieffer discussed the need for the city to develop an ordinance covering raffles. He explained that he had gotten a request from an organization to hold a large raffle and • he believes an ordinance is needed so as to issue a permit. 13. Personnel Policy Council discussed policy and how it would apply to the Police Chief as he is not covered under the Union contract and police officers have different benefits than other city employees. Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. G " 441/ 4i) /ev-ofe, Clerk August 18, 1981