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PAYROLL CHECKS - AUGUST 19,1986
9358 Robert Anderson $ 923.19
9359 Jill Hodapp 808.36
9360 Mark Moran 4,421.28
9361 Michael Rouillard 941.91
9362 Michael Sankey 1,226.80
9363 James Dillman 945.96
9364 Robert Dressel 752.33
9365 Francis Pumarlo 631.64
9366 Karen Dahlberg 468.14
9367 JoEllen Hurr 846.06
9368 Donne Roehl 846.06
9369 Laura Skarda 477.21
9370 Sandra Larson 297.62
9371 Troy Starcznski 436.33
9372 David Schmit 169.51
9373 Jennifer Larson 32.03
9374 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,605.43
9375 Commissioner of Taxation 751.12
9376 P.E.R.A. 802.75
9377 Social Security Retirement Div. 524.68
$17,908.41
ORDER CHECKS - AUGUST 19, 1986
5063 P.E.R.A.
5064 Social Security Retirement Division
$ 1,075.70
524.68
$ 1,600.38
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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, August 19, 1986
at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, William Reiser,
Anne Heideman; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Adminis-
trator, JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Public Works Director,
James Dillman; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineer, Glenn Cook; Building
Inspector, Loren Kohnen
Absent: Councilmember, Robert Mitchell
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items:
Hamel Rd., Kilkenney Ln., Plans and Specifications
Dabrowski/Cavanaugh, Final Subdivision Approval
Jim Lutz, Elm Creek Estates
Scherer Meats, Permit
Independence Beach boat ramp and beach cleanup
Purchase of Pick-up truck
Motion declared carried
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2. MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 1986
Moved by Heideman, seconded by scherer to accept minutes of August 8, 1986, as presented.
Motion declared carried
3. MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 1986
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to accept minutes of August 13, 1986, as presented.
Motion declared carried
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Cheyenne Tr., Traffic Signs
Michael Sankey reported that he had received a request for installation of a Yield Sign
at Cheyenne Tr., onto Holy Name Dr. He recommended that Council authorize the Public
Works Department to install the sign.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Public Works Department to install
a Yield Sign on Cheyenne tr as it intersects with Holy Name Dr.
Motion declared carried
Woodlake Landfill, Burning Permit
Michael SAnkey reported that trees have been removed and burned at Woodlake Landfill,
under a burning permit that he had issued. He stated that complaints had been received
and he asked Council for direction as to how to proceed.
JoEllen Hurr stated that they had removed all the trees that are to be removed and that
Woodlake anticipates two additional weeks will be needed for burning.
Council discussed other options available for disposal of the trees.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by rEiser to revoke Burning Permit'86-138 because of the nuisance
being created and to inform Woodlake Landfill that they should dispose of the remainder of
the trees by either burying them or hauling them to a tree chipping site.
Motion declared carried
Firearms Ordinance
Michael Sankey presented a suggested addition to the Firearms Ordinance that had been
made by the Sportsmens Group, that would allow discharge of a firearms for the purpose
of destroying a preditor or non game animal by a landowner,
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Ordinance # 232, amending Section 230 of
City Code relating to Firearms.
Motion declared carried
Minnesota Waterfowl Association
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to approve the issuance of a gambling license to the
Minnesota Waterfowl Association for a raffle to be held at the Medina Ballroom on September
11, 1986.
Motion declared carried
1 1 2 Willow Dr and Hackamore Rd., Speed Zones
Council discussed the request from the City of Corcoran to State Transportation Department
for a study to be completed regarding lowering the speed limits on Willow Dr. and also on
Hackamore Rd. (62nd Ave.) to 30 mph.
Thomas Anderson stated that a speed of 30mph on Willow Dr. would not be reasonable or
practical.
Michael Sankey explained that the request for a lower speed limit on Hackamore was
probably due to the dust problems.
Moved by Thomas Anderson, seconded by Scherer to notify MnDot that Medina does not
believe that lowering the speed limit on Willow Dr. would be reasonable or practical
but Medina agrees that a study could be done for Hackamore Rd.
Motion declared carried
5. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Independence Beach Boat Ramp and Beach Clean-up
Jim Dillman asked that the engineer be directed to prepare plans for repair of the
boat ramp at Lake Independence. He stated that the ramp needs to be repaired every
year and that a concrete ramp would be much more permanent.
Glenn Cook stated that the ramp would be from 12-51 ft. in length and cost approximately
$10,000.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to proceed with plans for a concrete boat ramp
at Independence Beach and secure quotes for Council approval.
Motion declared carried
Independence Beach Shoreline Clean-up
Jim Dillman stated that he would apply for a permit from the DNR for beach and ramp
improvements at Independence Beach and that it would cost about $1000 to clean up the
beach area and shoreline in the area of the park.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by scherer to authorize the Public Works department to
proceed with cleaning up the beach area at the Independence Beach park.
Motion declared carried
Hamel Rd./Kilkenny Ln., Improvements
Glenn Cook presented the Plans and Specifications for improvements to Kilkenny Ln.
and Hamel Rd. He stated that work could proceed this fall if Council approved the
plans and ordered that bids be taken. He stated that an easement would be needed from
Joe Raskob for the storm sewer project.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 86-61, approving Plans and
Specifications for the Kilkenny Ln./Hamel Rd. project and ordering bids to be taken
on Tuesday, September 16, 1986, at 10:00 A.M.
Motion declared carried
Pick-up Truck
Jim Dillman stated that he
primarily in city parks.
Moved by Scherer, seconded
a 3/4 ton pickup truck and
Motion declared carried
would like to purchase a 3/4 ton Pick-up truck to be used
by Heideman to authorize Jim Dillman to secure quotes on
to take payment from the Park Fund.
6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Dorothy and Leroy Martin, Conditional Use Permit
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 86-62, approving a Conditional
Use Permit for Dorothy and Leroy Martin to operate an Off -Sale Liquor establishment at
712 Hwy. 55.
Motion declared carried
QX Inc. Conditional Use Permit
JoEllen Hurr stated that she had reviewed the prepared resolution and believed that
Item 10 should be modified as the entire asphalt area would not need to be brought
to 9 ton standards, merely the driveway, as approved plans indicated.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to adopt REsolution 86-63, approving a Con-
ditional Use Permit for Ron Peterson to operate QX Inc. at 2705 Hwy. 55 and to change
Item 10 according to the Zoning Administrators recommendations.
Motion declared carried
Robert Bradley, Preliminary Subdivision Approval
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 86-6all granting preliminary
subdivision approval to Robert Bradley to subdivide property on Willow Dr. and Hamel Rd.
Motion declared carried
Leonard Schlosser, Final Subdivision Approval
JoEllen Hurr suggested that Item 7 of the resolution be resolved prior to filing the
Schlosser plat. Item 7 concerns a Discharge of Lis Pendence on the property.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 86-64, approving the final
subdivision of the Leonard and Bernice Schlosser property on Co. Rd. 19 and Hwy. 55.
Motion declared carried
Woodlake Landfill
JoEllen Hurr reminded Council that a tour of the Woodlake Landfill and Leachate Coll-
ection system would be on August 27th at 2:00 P.M.
Park Reserve District Sign
JoEllen Hurr stated that she would need to calculate the square footage of buildings at
Baker park because they have very fuew buildings although they have 2000 acres. She
explained that the sign ordinance does not cover such permits although the type of sign
that they want is similar to a directional sign.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table the sign application of the Hennepin
County Park Reserve District pending receipt of information from JoEllen Hurr.
Motion declared carried
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Dabrowski/Cavanaugh, Final Subdivision Approval
JoEllen Hurr stated that she would release the plat for filing after a deed from the
State of Minnesota has been received.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 86-65, granting final subdivision
approval to Dabrowski/Cavanaugh for Lots 11-16, Block 2, Independence Beach.
Motion declared carried
Jim Lutz, Elm Creek Estates
JoEllen Hurr stated that Mr. Lutz would like to move a trailer onto Lot 9 of Elm Creek
Estates to live in while his house is being built. She stated that the septic issue
needed to be resolved.
Jim Lutz asked that the city issue building permits, at this time, with the understanding
that no connection to the sewer and water would be made until the work is approved by the
city.
Glenn Cook stated that he needed a letter from Mr. Lutz' engineer stating that construction
is in accordance with plans; he would then recommend issuing the permits.
JoEllen Hurr stated that Council minutes specify that the road, sewer and water construction
must be approved by Council.
Glenn Cook stated that there is a problem with the streets and that some areas will need
to be redone.
Anne Heideman
issued if the
guaranty.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to allow issuance of building
Creek Addition upon streets being brought to city specifications and approved by city
engineer and that no occupancy permits be given until the sewer and water installation
is approved by the city engineer.
Motion declared carried
stated that she would have
engineer approves the road
no problem allowing the building permits to be
and if the city retains the proper financial
permits in the
Elm
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to request that the Planning and Zoning Admin-
istrator prepare an agreement for Jim Lutz to sign regarding the use of a trailer during
construction of his house in Elm Creek Addition.
Motion declared carried
Hunter Farms Development Contract
Donna Roehl stated that a request had been received from Harvey Homes for removal of the
terms of the Hunter Farms development contract so that a lot title could be cleared.
{ /� Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution
1_1`k removing terms of the Hunter Farms Development Agreement from the titles of the lots
in Hunter Farms.
Motion declared carried
7. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE WATER REVENUE BONDS
Donna Roehl reviewed resolution regarding payment of outstanding principal balance to
banks and subsequent borrowing from the Park Fund in an effort to reduce interest
payments from the 11% owed the banks.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 86-66, authorizing full
payment of principal for Medina Morningside Water Revenue Bonds to the Farmers State
Bank of Hamel, State Bank of Loretto, State Bank of Long Lake and to borrow $48,000
from the Park Fund at 7% interest, through September, 1988.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to reduce the interest rate charged Medina
Morningside home owners for the Water Revenue Bonds to 7%.
Motion declared carried
8. METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL RATE STRUCTURE
JoEllen Hurr stated that the Waste Control Commission had studied the rate structure
very carefully and according to projections an increase would not affect Medina for
ten years. She stated that Medina had been charged $3000 less than they should have
been charged for 1984, which would be added to the 1987 charges, but that interest is
never charged for underpayment.
Anne Heideman agreed that she would attend the hearings on September loth regarding
the rate structure.
9. RECYCLING ORDINANCE
Donna Roehl explained that Hennepin County Ordinance 13 requires cities to carry out
recycling programs and that all those who spoke at the Public Hearing on August 13th
had spoken in favor of it but had comments on individual sections. She stated that
County staff would rewrite the ordinance taking into consideration those comments.
She asked that Council send a letter of comments to Commissioner Mark Andrew, either
for or against the Ordinance.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Heideman to support Hennepin County Ordinance 13, re-
garding mandatory recycling if it is economically feasible to do and to request that
the County find markets and uses for the collected materials.
Motion declared carried
10. BILLS
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills; Payroll # 9356-9377 in the
amount of $ 17,908.41 and Order Checks # 5063-5064 and 5052-5054 in the amount of
$52,240.38.
Motion declared carried
11. BUILDING INSPECTOR
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to accept Proposal # 3 from Loren Kohnen for
building inspecting for the city, that is, payment for services shall be at 80% of
permit fees until payment reaches $30,000, at which time percentage shall be re-
duced to 60%. Also a final agreement shall be brought back to Council for signing
and that Robert Mitchell and Wilfred Scherer continue working on the 1987 contract.
Motion declared carried
12. JACK AND JOANIE KAIN
Jim Dillman explained that a mistake had been made when an employee flushed the
Independence Beach hydrants on Tuesday, rather than Thursday, the day on which
residents had bee notified that hydrants would be flushed. As a result Mrs. Kain
had a washer load of white clothing ruined by rust. He explained that to rid the
system of_34st would require installation of an iron filter system which would cost
from $250ro $300,000.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to refer the Kain claim to the cities insurance
carrier and if not paid by them to bring the claim back to Council.
Motion declared carried
13. SCHERER MEATS
Councilmember Wilfred Scherer was absent for this portion of the meeting. 115
Richard Schieffer explained that some years ago Wilfred Scherer had obtained a permit
for his meat shop business with Council approving a Building Permit with some restrict-
ions, including a non transferable clause. He suggested that the city hire another
Attorney to represent the city, on the matter, and he explained that he had advised
Wilfred Scherer also seek legal counsel.
JoEllen Hurr stated that he would need a Conditional Use Permit with a variance to
allow a home occupation.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to hire Curt Pearson for legal counsel if
Scherer Meats makes an application and legal advice is needed by the city.
Motion declared carried
14. LUCY MITCHELL
Council discusses the letter from Lucy Mitchell regarding the need for a horse trail
along Tamarack Dr. that had been decided when the road plans were apprpved.
Jim Dillman stated that the work is not completed but that the best access for horses
would be provided.
Wilfred Scherer stated that he would explain the plans to Lucy Mitchell.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Clerk -Treasurer M.yor
August 19, 1986