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PAYROLL CHECKS - SEPTEMBER 15, 1987
9977 Wayne C. Wallace 648.05
9978 Jill E. Hodapp 884.78
9979 Richard R. Rabenort 1,034.64
9980 Michael J. Rouillard 599.44
9981 James Dillman 997.87
9982 Robert P. Dressel 728.16
9983 Karen Dahlberg 398.85
9984 JcEllen Hurr 911.62
9985 Donna Roehl 911.62
9986 Laura M. Skarda 552.67
9987 Sandra L. Larson 370.53
9988 Natina Smith 56.67
9989 David Schmit 208.93
9990 Benedict Young 633.43
9991 Carolyn Smith 116.86
9992 James Roehl 36.96
9993 Hennepin Co. Chield Supoort 423.00
9994 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (Fed.) 1,506.86
9995 Commissioner of Revenue 697.49
9996 P.E.R.A. 701.23
9997 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 588.39
$13,008.05
ORDER CHECKS - SEPTEMBER 15, 1987
6085 Ward Krueger 10.00
6086 ESS Bros. & Sons 225.00
6087 Wm. Mueller & Sons 11,655.00
6088 A T & T 13.17
6089 Minn Comm 25.75
6090 City of Albertville � 12.00
6091 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) j 588.39
6092 P.E.R.A. 917.38
I, $13,446.69
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, September 15, 1987
at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Stephen Schmit, Robert
Mitchell (at 7:40 P.M.); Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Attorney,
Ron Batty; Engineer, Glenn Cook
Absent: Councilmember, Anne Theis
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to discuss the following additional items:
Schedule Public Hearing for Hamel Sewer Repair Special Assessments
Planning Commission Vacancy
Planning Commission study sessions
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1987
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to accept the minutes of September 1, 1987, as
presented.
Motion declared carried
* CONSENT AGENDA
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
* Wright -Hennepin Electric Cooperative
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-86, allowing Wright -Hennepin
Electric to install service across Willow Dr. to serve Temroc Metals.
Motion declared carried
* Street Sign Replacement
Moved by Schmit , seconded by Scherer to enter into an agreement with MNDot for inspection
and payment of a portion of the replacement costs of city traffic signs.
Motion declared carried
* 4. LAKE MINNETONKA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-88, approval of the Lake Minn-
etonka Cable Communications Commission budget for 1988.
Motion declared carried
* 5. MEDINA/MINNEGASCO/WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES, HOUSE DOCTOR PROGRAM
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Mayor to sign. the House Doctor
program with Minnegasco and West Hennepin Human Services.
Motion declared carried
6, PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
* Irene Leuer, Final Subdivision Approval
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-89, granting final subdivision
approval to Irene Leuer to subdivide property at242 Medina Rd.
Motion declared carried
Robert Bradley, Polo Field Conditional Use Permit
JoEllen Hurr stated that use of loudspeakers was not included in the resolution which
gave approval to the Bradley polo field. She stated that an item should be added whereby
loudspeakers should be allowed for announcements and not music nor commentary.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-90, approving the Robert
Bradley Conditional Use Permit to operate a polo field on Hamel Rd., with the addition
of a restriction for the use of loudspeakers for announcements and no other use.
Motion declared carried
* Martin Schneider, Preliminary Subdivision Approval
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resoltuion 87-91, granting preliminary sub-
division approval to Martin Schneider to subdivide property on Medina Rd.
Motion declared carried
2 2 * Virgil and Mary Eisinger, Preliminary Subdivision Approval
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-92, granting preliminary
subdivision approval to Virgil and Mary Eisinger to subdivide property on Tamarack Dr.
Motion declared carried
* John Rosholt, Lot Line Rerarrangement and Variance
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-93, approving the lot line
rerarrangement and variance for John Rosholt for property at 3205 Hwy. 55.
Motion declared carried
* Dan Bar Homes, Prelimiary Subdivision Approval
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-94, granting preliminary
subdivision approval to Dan Bar Homes for property at Independence Beach.
Motion declared carried
* Conco, Lot Size Variance
Moved by Schmit, seconded byScherer to adopt Resolution 87-95, granting a lot size
variance to Conco for construction of a house at 890 Co. Rd. 24.
Motion declared carried
Robert Mitchell arrived at 7:40 P.M.
Frank Neisen, Lot Size Variance
JoEllen Hurr explained that the Niesen lot, at Independence Beach, is 7600 sq.ft. in
size; that a sewer and water assessment has been paid and no additional, abutting
property is owned by the Niesens. She explained that the purchaser of the property
has requested a 5 foot rear yard setback variance to allow construction of a house.
She stated that they would compensate for the setback by allowing 20 foot side yard
setbacks rather than the 10 feet allowed by ordinance. She stated that the purchaser
believed the lot size to be 80 ft. by 100 ft., when it fact it was 80 ft. by 95 ft.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to recognize that Lot 19 and the East 20 ft.
of Lot 20, Block 2, Independence Beach, is a substandard, buildable lot, to which
no additional property may be added.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution grant-
ing a 5 ft. rear yard setback variance to Frank Niesen for construction of a house
on Lot 19 and the east 20 ft. of Lot 20, Block 2, Independence Beach, provided that
the side yard setbacks will be 20 feet.
Motion declared carried
Temroc Metals, Final Subdivision
JoEllen Hurr stated that the final subdivision resolution for Temroc Metals could be
granted and that items listed in the preliminary resolution should be included.
Council asked that a copy of the preliminary resolution be provided for this item an
and the remaining agenda items.
Bruce Liesch, Contract
JoEllen HUrr explained that a contract had been negotiated with Bruce Liesch for
inspection of Woodlake Landfill. She stated that the $700 per month fee would also
include annual reports.
Ron Batty stated that the contract fees would need to be paid from the tipping fees
received by the city, as no other fees will be collected.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to approve the contract with Bruce Liesch
for $700 per month, for inspections, consultations and reports in connection with
Woodlake Landfill.
Motion declared carried
7. ARROWHEAD DR./HWY. 55 WATER LINE EXTENSION,SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING, 7:47 P.M.
Glenn Cook explained the project to extend the water line along Hwy. 55 to serve Loram
and QX Inc. had cost $79,548.18. He stated that trunk line charges were being paid
for through Tax Increment, except for $1000 per acre for buildings using the water.
He suggested that one half of the lateral costs be paid from Tax Increment.
Robert Mitchell stated that QX will not generate tax increment as the value of the
building was to high before being purchased by QX.
Regarding the assessment for Loram, G1ennCook stated that the $1000 per
would be assessed, at this time, along with the cost of the lateral.
Thomas Anderson asked if the assessments on the Laurent property could be
the property is divided or developed.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
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Public Hearing was closed at 8:04 P.M.
Letters of objection were received from QX Inc. and members of the Laurent family.
Council discussed a policy for assistance to those existing buildings that make additions,
versus existing buildings that make no changes.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-96, adoption of an assessment
roll for watermain laterals to Loram and QX Inc. for 10 years at 74/ interest, with QX Inc.
to receive full assessment as tax increment revenue will not be generated from the build-
ing; Loram to be assessed $1000 per acre for trunk line and one half of the lateral cost,
as tax increment will be generated, and to defer the assessments on the Laurent property
through Green Acres deferrment, until property is subdivided or developed.
Motion declared carried
Ron Batty explained the procedure for appealing assessments and procedure for those who
wish to prepay special assessments.
8. HOLY NAME DR./LAKEVIEW RD./MEDINA RD., SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 8:15 P.M.
Glenn Cook reported the improvment costs for Holy Name Dr. were $207,151.67; Medina Rd.,
$53,695.19; Lakeview Rd., $71,668.55.
Rex Gregor,2592 Holy Name Dr., presented a letter of objection to the assessment on his
property. He stated that the city had diverted water onto his property, that he had
spoken to the city engineer and Councilman Scherer, but nothing had been done.
He explained that Glenn Cook had been concerned about erosion and he had been told to
make a request at a later time if the city was to pay for a portion of the cost to
correct the problem.
Thomas Anderson asked that Council be given a report on the matter in October.
Joe Raskob, 2562, Holy Name Dr., asked if adjustments on assessments had been made on
farm property.
Wilfred Scherer stated tht Green Acres deferrment is available.
Joe Raskob asked if adjustments had been made in home values on the Bob Raskob property
as he was being assessed $11.60 per foot for Lakeview Rd.
Thomas Anderson asked if there should be a deferrment on the Raskob property if there
were four building sites and only one was being used.
Robert Mitchell stated that he would prefer to assess for less lots, as the neighborhood
would be nicer.
Glenn Cook stated that assessments could be divided on a unit basis, but that all units
would then received a higher assessment.
Steve Schmit suggested increasing the unit charge and reducing the front foot charge.
Robert Raskob, 2295 Holy Name Dr., stated that his assessment was 22% of the footage
charge and that he does not use Lakeview Rd.
Robert Mitchell stated that he was not opposed to rehearing the Lakeview Rd. assessments
for the possibility of assessing according to a unit charge.
Tom Gregor, 365 Lakeview Rd., stated that he did not like having to pay for Holy Name Dr.
as well as Lakeview Rd.
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Fred Prodahl, 305 Lakeview Rd., asked how the assessments for Lakeview Rd. were
determined and stated that he also abjected to being assessed for Holy Name Dr.
Glenn Cook explained that property owners along Lakeview Rd. were being assessed for
the entire street work, plus a user charge of $1060 for Holy Name Dr.
Thomas Anderson stated that the city had completed the base work on Holy Name Dr. and
paid for 25% of the paving, but that the entire cost of improving Lakeview Rd. had
been charged to property owners abutting the street. He stated that the same program
had been used for other streets and if Tamarack Dr. and Medina Rd. were paved some of
the traffic would be taken of of Holy Name Dr.
Jim Dillman explained that the city had completed the storm sewer work on Lakeview Rd.
Mary Caldwell, 2425 Tamarack Dr., stated that she was opposed to paving of Medina Rd.
as her parents home was the only house on the street. She stated that everyone is
using the road and her family is paying for the improvement. She also stated that
they had given the right of way for Medina Rd. and were now paying for the improvement.
Rochie Begin, 2595 Holy Name Dr., Stated that he was being assessed for a 110 ft.
parcel east of Holy Name Dr. He asked if the city considered it a building site.
JoEllen Hurr stated that if no other property is available the city would issue a
building permit.
Thomas Anderson stated that Tom Walters, Ralph Edholm and Joe Raskob were being
assessed unit costs when they had been told earlier that they could not build on
the lots adjacent to their houses.
Sue Edholm, 2475 Holy Name Dr., stated that their large lot is a horse pasture and
that they had been told by the city that it was unbuildable.
Joe Raskob asked that parcels 0044 and 0046 be deferred as it is farm land.
Letters of objection were presented by Wm. and SyliviaRudolph, Robert Raskob, Joe
Raskob for Raskob Brothers, Tom Walters, Sue and Ralph Edholm, Patricia Raskob,
Rochie and Mary Begin, Rex and Arlene Gregor, Mary Caldwell for Irene Leuer, David
and Suzie Sween.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing was closed at 9:15 P.M.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by schmit to adopt Resolution 87-97, holding a continued
Public Hearing on October 6, 1987 at 8:30 P.M., to consider Lakeview Rd. assessments
at 25% front footage and 75% unit costs.
Motion declared _carried
Glenn Cook stated that all assessments would be higher if Roger Meyers was assessed
one unit for his contiguous lots.
Moved by Mitchell, seocnded by scherer to adopt Resolution 87-98, adoption of the Holy
Name Dr./Medina Rd. Special Assessment roll for 10 years at 71/4% interest, with Tom
Walters, Ralph Edholm, JoeRaskob and L.T. Demeules being assessed for one unit each,
abutting Holy Name Dr.
Motion declared carried
9. KILKENNY LANE /HAMEL RD./STORM SEWER, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING, 9:20 P.M.
Glenn Cook explained the cost of the project as follows: Kilkenny Lane - $48,491.92;
Hamel Rd. - $49,103.81; Storm Sewer - $55,375.64.
Jim Tiller, representing Bud Ulfers, stated that the storm sewer area, being assessed
for the project, is a very small area to have the bear the financial burden. He also
stated that storm water had been redirected from where it usually had run. He asked
that the Ulfers lots be assessed as one lot, such as was being done on Holy Name Dr.,
as Mr. Ulfers had combined his two lots into one. He stated that only one business
has used Kilkenny and that when one buys property on a paved street one assumes
the street is improved and permanent. He stated that Bud Ulfers had purchased the
the property three years ago for $50,000 and he is now being asked to pay 46% of that
value for the improvements. He stated that Larry McCall, 3540 Kilkenny Lane, has the
same argument; that he is being assessed for 40% of the cost of the lot.
Joe Raskob stated that water from Lots 1,7,8,9 and 13 runs onto his property at the
bottom of the hill and that years ago the water ran north toward the railroad tracks.
Glenn Cook reported that John Day was not notified of an assessment on one of the
parcels that he owns.
Ron Batty stated that the assessment roll could be adopted with a continuation of the
hearing on the JOhn Day property until the October 6th meeting.
Glenn Cook asked if Council wished to consider his suggestion for paying a portion
of the project costs from Tax Increment.
Jim Tiller stated that consideration should be given to his request regarding the
number of units being assessed Bud Ulfers.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing was closed at 9:45 P.M.
Robert Mitchell stated that he would agree that the city should pay for a portion of
the costs as the final cost was significantly higher than the original estimate.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-99, assessment roll for
Kilkenny Lane/Hamel Rd./ storm sewer project at 74 % interest for 10 years with the
city to pay 50% of the cost of the Hamel Rd. costs and 30% of the storm sewer costs,
from Tax Increment funds and to continue the John Day assessment hearing until Oct-
ober 6, 1987 at 8:45 P.M.
Letters of objection were received from Larry McCall, Dale Ulfers and John Machula.
10. WILLOW DR. NORTH, WILLOW DR. SOUTH,
Glenn Cook explained how the assessments
for Wright -Hennepin Electric and Wallace
Donna Roehl reported that both had again
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Schmit to
roll for Willow Dr. North for 8 years at
Motion declared carried
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING 9:55 P.M.
for Willow Dr. North and South were calculated
Cates, who had objected to assessments in 1985.
filed letters of objection.
adopt Resolution 87-100, adoption of assessment
9% interest.
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Moved by Mitchell, seconded by scherer to adopt resolution 87-101, adoption of assessment
roll for Willow Dr. South for 8 years at 9% interest.
Motion declared carried
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Donna Roehl explained that $3500 had been allocated for Youth Employment in Year XII of
the Community Development Block Grant program, but that no one qualified had applied
for the posistion and because the Independence Beach street project had use for the
additional funds, she suggested that the $3500 be reallocated to that project.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-102, reallocation of Year XII
Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $3500, from Youth Employment to
Independence Beach street improvements.
Motion declared carried
12. HAMEL HAWKS BASEBALL TEAM
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Scherer to write a letter of congratulations to the Hamel
Hawks baseball team for winning the State amateur baseball championship.
Motion declared carried
13. STEVE ANDERSON
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to write a letter to Steve Anderson, commending him
for his work in Africa and congratulating him upon his release from his kidnappers.
Motion declared carried
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14. FRANK NEISEN, VARIANCE
JoEllen Hurr explained that the purchasers of the Neisen property would like Council
to reconsider its earlier decision and grant a 15 ft. setback from the side lot line
of Lot 19 and 20, Block 2, Independence Beach, rather than the 20 ft. agreed upon.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by schmit to rescind earlier motion and approve the 5 ft.
rear yard setback variance with 15 ft. sideyard setbacks, rather than 20 ft. side -
yard setbacks.
Motion declared carried
15. ROBERT BRADLEY, WILLOWOOD SUBDIVISION, FINAL APPROVAL
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize staff to draft a resolution
granting final subdivision approval to Robert Bradley for Willowwood subdivision,
according to conditions listed in the preliminary subdivision resolution.
Motion declared carried
16. PETERSON/JOHNSON SUBDIVISION, FINAL APPROVAL
Moved by Mitchell seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 87-103, granting final
subdivision approval to the Peterson/Johnson subdivision with road plans to be
approve by the city engineer.
Motion declared carried
17. MEDINA PARKS SUBDIVISION, FINAL APPROVAL
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to authorize staff to prepare a resolution
granting final approval to the Medina Parks subdivision, subject to conditions
included in the preliminary approval.
Motion declared carried
18. WOODLAKE LANDFILL GARAGE
Attorney, Richard Nowlin explained that Woodlake Landfill would like to construct
a garage on their property in which to store and repair trucks. He indicated ,
on a sketch, the location of the facility.
Stephen Schmit asked if approval for the garage would be in a permit separate from
the conditional Use Permit granted for the landfill, which will expire in 1996.
Mr. Nowlin explained that the existing facilities were on the property when the
permit was issued and this building would allow them the necessary space in which
to accomodate existing equipment.
Robert Mitchell stated that Council had approved a pole type building for the property,
and he asked why they wished to construct a substantially more permanent building for
the remainder of the life of the landfill.
Mr. Nowlin stated that the building they wished to construct would conform to city code.
Robert Mitchell stated that perhaps Woodlake wished to maintain the building after
1996 and store trucks or equipment on the property. He suggested that the Planning
Commission recommend to Council what should happen after 1996.
JoEllen Hurr stated that the property is zoned SL and that Woodlake must present a
plan for end -use 2 years prior to closure of the landfill.
Ron Batty asked if Woodlake would agree to having all buildings put into one contract.
Thomas Anderson stated that Council could allow this building if they would agree to
no use of the building after 1996.
Stephen Schmit stated that they should be able to operate in the manner they wish,
but they will not go away in 1996.
Thomas Anderson suggested that a resolution be drafted which includes a termination
date for use of buildings on the property, plus the fact that the permanent structure
was requested by Woodlake and not required by the city.
Robert Mitchell asked that Woodlake draft a Conditional Use Permit according to what
they would like to do, and that Council could discuss their request at the October
6th Council meeting.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Schmit to table the Woodlake application pending
preparation of acontract for building use.
Motion declared carried
19. ROAD POLICY
Council discussed memo from Jim Dillman regardin cul de sac roads. He stated that in
1984 the city decided that their would be no taking of cul de sac roads until they
were connected to other city roads and since that time requests have been made to
the city, to take over some of these roads.
Glenn Cook stated that most cities do not want private roads.
Thomas Anderson asked if city should only consider taking over paved roads.
Ron BAtty stated that if one road is taken over, there will be other requests. He
asked how many of such roads exist.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to change the road policy whereby the city will
take over a road in a sewered area, if the road is to city standards for cul de sac
or an approved city turn -around.
Motion declared carried Abstaining --Anderson
20. PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSIONS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to schedule four special Planning Commissionstudy
sessions on the 4th Tuesday of each month, with mandatory attendance required.
Motion declared carried
21. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMPOST SITE
JoEllen Hurr stated that the Planning Commission had suggested that a task force be
formed to study various elements of the Hennepin County application for a compost
site at Co. Rd. 19 and Hamel Rd. She stated that Leonard Leuer had agreed to be
Chairman.
Council suggested that Anne Theis and Tom Crosby be members of the committee.
22. HAMEL SEWER REPAIR
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by schmit to adopt Resolution 87-104, hold a Special
Assessment hearing on October 6, 1987 at 8:15 p.M. to consider assessments of the
Hamel sewer repair project.
Motion declared carried
23. ORONO COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Thomas Anderson stated that the Orono Community Education Commission was in need of
a representative from Medina.
24. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to accept the resignation of Ray Jacques from the
Planning Commission, to thank him for his time and input and ask that the Clerk adver-
tize for a replacement.
Motion declared carried
25. BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to pay the bills; Order Checks # 6085-6092
in the amount of $13,446.69 and Payroll Checks # 9977-9997 in the amount of
$13,008.05.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Clerk -Treasurer Mayor
September 15, 1987
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