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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday August 19, 1975 at
7:45 P.M.
Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen, Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis,
Robert Franklin; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Attorney, Richard Sohieffer
Donald DesLauriers was absent until 8:45 P.M.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to accept minutes of meeting of August
5, 1975, as presented.
Motion carried unanimously
1. METROPOLITAN ANIMAL PATROL CONTRACT
Richard Schieffer stated that contract was satisfactory and he would recommend Council
approving the contract. The following fees will be charged: Patrolling--$10 per hour,
$12 nights or weekends; Boarding--$2.25 per day; Destroying animals--$3.00 each. Contract
will remain in effect until December 31, 1976.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve contract with Metropolitan
Animal Patrol Services Inc.
Motion carried unanimously
2. BOND DIVISION
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to create two bond funds; Independence
Beach fund which will receive 94.5% of total received and Hamel Rd. Extension fund which
will receive 5.5% of the total.
Motion carried unanimously
Council requested Treasurer to present an itemized list of receipts at the first meeting of
each month and also a monthly balance of the General Fend.
3. TERRY TOMANN
Wayne Neddermeyer explained complaint regarding septic system problems of Mr. Tomann.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to authorize Engineer to check the
site and report back to Council as to the problem.
Motion carried unanimously
4. FRED KELLER
Discussion of laic. Keller's claim for damage done to his trees by snow plowing equipment
during the winter. Mr. Schieffer advised claim be referred to Cities insurance carrier.
Leo Leuer stated he would refer to his insurance company also as one piece of equipment
was owned by him and rented at an hourly rate by the City.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to referclaim to insurance terrier and
inform Mr. Keller of action taken.
Motion carried unanimously
5. SUBURBAN NURSING ShavICE
Arthur Theis reported on meeting he had attended and the problems faced by the Nursing
Service. Financiilly they have a deficit of $113,000 and are asking municipalities to
help make up this deficit. There was discussion of the County taking over the program and
also the possibility of a Crow River Nursing Service being established, as discussed by
the Northwest League.
Donald DesLauriers arrived at 8:45 P.M.
6. ATHLETIC AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS
Arthur Theis reported on activities and number of people involved in the various programs
of the Hamel Athletic Club.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to enter into contract with the Hamel
Athletic Club for $500.00
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to donate $25.00 to the Hennepin County
Agriculture Society for 4-H use.
Motion carried unanimously
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7. INDEPENDENCE BEACH WELL
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 75-33
regarding acceptance of bids on Independence Beach Well and Pimp House and to enter
into contracts with Berglund -Johnson for the pump house and Stevens Well Drilling for
the well.
Motion carried unanimously
Robert Franklin stated that Independence has written to Metro Waste Control regarding
the possibility of several of its' residents connecting to the Medina sewer system.
8. COUNTY AID MONEY
Discussion of which roads to improve with the $4362.16 apportioned by the County.
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Robert Franklin to use County Aid money to
seal -coat Pinto Dr. from Hamel Rd. to Hwy. 55 and as mush of Hamel Rd. West of Hunter Dr.
as money allows.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize Engineer to secure
3 quotes for seal coating.
Motion carried unanimously
9. MOONEY LAKE
Bruce Dayton, a resident living on Mooney Lake, presented a petition signed by 6 of the 7
Medina residents on Mooney Lake, asking that discharge of firearms be prohibited over and
on the waters of Mooney Lake.
Discussion of various alternatives possible to control hunting or shooting.
Nor. Chip Crosby, whose family owns 40 acres of land in the area, explained that the
prrblem seems to be shooting from the small island and not along the lakeshore where he
target shoots and hunts.
Notion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to authorize Attorney to draw
up anyordinance which would prohibit the discharge of firearms on Mooney Lake on or
within 50 feet of the shoreline.
Motion carried unanimously
10 INDEPENDENCE BEACH SEWER AND WATER ASSESSMENTS
Lyle Swanson presented 3 methods by which assessments could be levied in the Independence
Beach area. Discussion of each alternative and also what procedure to take regarding
Tax Forfeit Lots, owned by the State. Attorney will make inquiries as to the Tax Forfeit
Lots. Members will study the various methods of assessing and discuss further at the
September 2nd meeting.
11. BILIS
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay bills, payroll in the
amount of $1788.78.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to credit Dave Torblaa $91.02
because of faulty water meter.
Motion carried unanimously
12. SEWER AND WATER EASEMENTS
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay for sewer and water easements
of Anne Theis, Ingolds, and Aamlie.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned 10:30 P.M. /i
Clerk
August 19, 1975