HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/15/81 CCM6383 Robert Anderson
6384 Charles Hoover
6385 Michael Rouillard
6386 James Dillman
6387 Robert Dressel
6388 Ronald Duran
6389 Wendy Stuhr
6390 Steve Scherer
6391 Director of Int. Rev.
6392 Commissioner of Taxation
6393 Soc. Sec. Retire. Div.
6394 PERA
9764 U.S. Postoffice
9765 U.S. Postoffice
9766 Soc. Sec. Retire. Div.
9767 PERA
September 15, 1981
Payroll Checks
$ 466.88
714.48
617.17
493.78
550.96
629.39
63.31
29.98
850.60
314.00
165.72
314.80
5,211.07
Order Checks
100.35
32.50
165.72
459.75
758.32
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, September 15, 1981 JkY
at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Sarah Lutz (until 9:40 P.M.), William
Reiser, Thomas Crosby, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning
and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Burr; Public Works Director, Ron Duran; Police
Chief, Charles Hoover; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineers, Skip McCombs,
Fred Malug, Paul Pearson; Assessors, Rolf Erickson, Anne Riche
Also present: Orono High School students, Beth Courtney, Sue Owens, Becky Roehl, Andrea
Reiser
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Council agreed to discuss the following items:
Michael Hart, horse stable, Hamel Rd.
Revenue Sharing Statement of Assurances, Entitlement Period 13
Computer information
Hennepin County Library and Hennepin County Redistricting
Fred Keller, easement
2. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1981
Thomas Crosby asked that Item 4, Page 235, Police car bid to be for mid sized car.
Mr. Crosby asked that Item 6, Page 236, Keller easement, be changed to units being stubbed
to the property.
Richard Schieffer stated that there also was discussion regarding $2000 that Mr. Keller is
asking for in addition to the sewer stubs.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of September 1, 1981, as amended.
Motion declared carried
3. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1981
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to accept minutes of September 9, 1981, as presented.
Motion declared carried
4. MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1981
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to correct amount of order checks to $85,692.29 by
the addition of Check # 9705 in the amount of $85,000 to Water Supply Co.
Motion declared carried
5. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Additional Police Officer
Chief Hoover stated that he would begin taking applications for a new police officer in
October.
Discussion of having a committee interview applicants.
Council agreed that William Reiser and any other councilmember, a representative of the
Police Commission, someone from Loretto and Chief Hoover should act as an interviewing
committee.
Power Boat Races
Charles Hoover stated that one anonymous complaint had been received regarding the races
were held at Lake Independence.
Thomas Crosby and Wilfred Scherer stated that they could not see any problems when they had
stopped.
6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Water Tower Painting
Discussion of reprogramming $8947 from Year VI, Naniel Sewer Repair to Year VI, Hamel Water
tower painting.
Ron Duran stated that there were a number of manholes remaining to be cemented but that the
amount remaining in the Year V and VII funds would cover the costs.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to request that the Planning Area 3 Citizens Advisory
Committee approve reprogramming of $8947 from Hamel sewer repair to Hamel water tower
painting.
Motion declared carried
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Rolf Erickson and Anne Riseh appeared to discuss an increase of $1000 in their contract and
that expenses for 1982 would be from $400-600.
Discussion of the amount that Corcoran is being charged and what it would cost if Hennepin
County were to do the assessing.
Mr. Erickson stated that all sections through 12 plus Section 18 have been reassessed and
that they would be continuing with other sections on a regular schedule. He stated that
Hennepin County park property has been assessed as required, and that divisions are up
to date.
Discussion of Worker's Compensation and Liability Insurance that is being charged for
private contractors.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve contract with Greater Northwest Office of
Real Estate Assessment at a fee of $10,800 for one year beginning September 1, 1981.
Motion declared carried
8. HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY
Donna Roehl stated that she would be attending the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
meeting regarding library budget to offer testimony regarding the Medina library. She asked
if Council wished to offer its support to retaining the library.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz that Council urgently support continuation of the Medina
branch of the Hennepin County Library recognizing increased usage and wide area served in-
cluding portions of Plymouth, Loretto, Rockford, and Corcoran.
Motion declared carried
9. HAMEL SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS, PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M.
"Skip" McCombs reported on assessment procedure and amounts being assessed for individual
properties.
Roger Schmidt, owner of 4 lots, presented letter asking why assessments were much higher
than originally estimated.
Mr. McCombs stated that additions were made as the project commenced and costs include
engineering and administration fees.
Fred Malug stated that 8 feet of sidewalk had settled and there was 20 feet of very poor
curb in front of Mr. Schmidt's property.
Thomas Anderson asked if Mr. Schmidt thought that his property had not benefitted by the
improvement.
Mr. Schmidt stated that his property had been improved but that cost of curb should not
be entirely his because the city does damage it when snowplowing.
Richard Schieffer stated that Mr. Schmidt is entitled to appeal to District Court if he
wishes, because he has presented a letter questioning the assessment.
Sandy Klein, 45 Hamel Rd., questioned why she did not get the assessment letter.
Donna Roehl and Richard Schieffer explained that the law requires notices be sent to those
names appearing as taxpayer on tax rolls, and that Hennepin County had certified the list
of anmes as being current owners and taxpayers.
Ms. Klein stated that she had gotten a quote for $3500 for the work that was done and her
assessment was much more.
Roger Schmidt asked if the additional costs could have been forseen.
Thomas Anderson stated that in the informational pubic hearing cost per square foot were
quoted higher for both sidewalk and curb, than the cost finally assessed although the bid
price of the project had been less.
Roger Schmidt asked how this project would be assessed.
Richard Schieffer explained that bonds are to be sold and the Council will decide an in-
terest rate up to 13% and the number of years for which the project will be assessed.
It will also be possible to pay entire amount of assessment, interest free, if paid with-
in 30 days.
G.D. Sigler, 205 Hamel Rd., asked how the city intended to handle the snow that is plowed
onto the sidewalks, if salt is applied to the streets. He asked if the city would shovel
the walks.
Thomas Anderson stated that the city has not shoveled snow in the past, that it usually
is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Sandy Klein asked that streets be swept more than once during the year.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing closed at 8:35 P.M.
Clifford Fortin, 195 Hamel Rd. stated that the sidewalks were not redone when the sewer
project was installed in 1968; That the sidewalks were laid some 20 years ago.
Skip McCombs stated that the city may want to wait until bonds are sold on September 29th
before adopting the assessment roll.
Motjon by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 81-41, declaring cost of Hamel
sidewalk project to he $36,649.86, less $3209.40, which is the cities portion of the project.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to table adoption of the assessment roll for the Hamel
sidewalk project until September 29th.
Motion declared carried
10. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Accoustical Floors
JoEllen Hurr reported that all of the needed plan changes and corrections had not been made
on the project and she recommended that the matter be tabled until they have been received.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to table action on the Accoustical Floors project.
Motion declared carried
Helen Colquitt, Subdivision
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to adopt Resolution 81-45, approving the Helen Colquitt
subdivision.
Motion declared carried
Discussion of the need for a survey of Medina Rd., Mohawk Dr. and Co. Rd. 24.
Donna Roehl reported that Hennepin County is surveying streets in Medina and has done Medina
Rd. and perhaps they would survey Mohawk Dr.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reiser to request that Hennepin County survey Mohawk Dr. from
Medina Rd. to Co. Rd. 24.
Motion declared carried
Don Mayer Sign
Mr. Mayer presented information regarding the possibility of placing a "flying red horse"
symbol on his property at Hwy. 55 and Co. Rd. 116. He stated that the porcelain figure
is approximately 16 ft. long and 12 ft. high with neon lighting around the edge.
Emil Jubert, Sign Administrator, stated that Mr. Mayer has exceeded the square footage of
signs that he is allowed under the sign ordinance.
Mr. Mayer stated that he would be taking down one sign that is approximately 4 ft. x 4 ft.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to direct Emil Jubert and JoEllen Hurr to prepare a
resolution for the October 6th Council meeting, approving of Mr. Mayer's erecting the sign
as per plans presented.
Motion declared carried
11. ORONO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Mayor Anderson asked if there were any questions or comments from the Orono High School
students.
Beth Courtney, a resident of Medina Morningside, asked when the streets in Medina Morningside
would be completed.
Thomas Anderson reviewed events of the sewer project, stating that the work would commence
this fall and streets would not be blacktopped until the summer of 1982.
He thanked the girls for their interest in attending the meeting.
12. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Fidel Theis
Mr. Theis stated that Jim Lutz is interested in purchasing a portion of his property and
they would like to know what the situation is in the Hamel area regarding existing sewer
capacity and possibility of expanding the sewer district.
JoEllen Hurr reported that a subcommittee of the 201 Water Quality Board has said that
pond capacity should be increased to 2 million gpd by 1985.
Paul Pearson referred to a letter he had written whereby Metro Waste Control hassaid that
Medina could allow an additional 20 people onto the sewer system.
Jim Lutz stated that he has plans for 20 units within the sewer district.
Skip McCombs stated that Mr. Lutz should be allowed to connect property within the dist-
rict as Metro would need to provide service for any such properties.
Richard Schieffer was asked to review Hamel sewer district boundaries with engineer and
city staff.
Sarah Lutz left meeting at 9:40 P.M.
Dockside
JoEllen Hurr reviewed building plans and plat map noting corrections needed on both. She
listed square footage of liveable space as calculated from building plans including a room
listed as storage that had sliding glass doors. She noted that deck on existing building
is shown on plans extending over the lot line and if allowed to remain the setback from
the lake would need more of a variance than agreed upon.
John Spaeth stated that he would like to retain the deck on the existing building for fire
escape. He stated that deck is 4 ft. wide and steps are 3 ft.
Thomas Anderson stated that he believed that building plans could have been more creative.
Thomas Crosby asked when the city would get into design controls, ie: building design,
height, color, etc.
.Richard Schieffer stated that controls are included with granting of variances.
Thomas Anderson asked what proper procedure would be for rezoning.
Mr. Schaeffer stated that a Public Hearing is not necessary as one has been held. He asked
that Council list items they wished to control.
Thomas Anderson listed continuity in all building styles, restriction of outdoor additions,
height, color and mass control.
Thomas Crosby stated that he wanted the ability to collect all of the fees incurred by the
city.
Paul Pearson reviewed assessment procedure and Council discussed utilities easements.
Thomas Anderson and Thomas Crosby stated that they would prefer that utilities remain
private.
Council agreed that sewer assessment should be $21,667.20 and Water assessment, $6860.
John Spaeth asked if he could begin utility work.
JoEllen Hurr stated that he would need a land alteration permit which she could issue.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to table the matter and direct staff to prepare a
resolution for approval for the October 6th meeting.
Motion declared carried
Woodlake S anitary Landfill
JoEllen Hurr reviewed events of Metro Council Physical Development Committee meeting where-
by the second short term expansion permit had been approved. She stated that it is sched-
uled for a full Council review on September 24th but that Bruoe Liesoh's report has not
been completed and should be reviewed before the Metro Council can act.
She also reported that the Medina Task Force Committee would be meeting Wednesday, Sept-
ember 16th at 7:30 P.M.
Michael Hart Barn
Discussion of Mr. Hart's barn on Hamel Rd. that was originally approved as a family oper-
ation on a 20 acre parcel in an industrial zone. The property has since been rezoned to
residential and is being used and apparently sold as a commercial boarding, riding lesson
type operation.
Thomas Crosby stated that perhaps Medina has enough commercial stables.
JoEllen Hurr was directed to write a letter to Mr. Hart reminding him of the restrictions
on the property with a copy to Frank Fleischaker, who apparently is purchasing the
property.
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13. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE SEWER
Paul Pearson reported that the PCA needs easement legal opinion; that Orono and Long Lake
have given concept approval, approval of bidder and approval to work within their street
right-of-way.
Richard Schieffer presented the following information regarding easements:
1. The Thies easement has been sent to their attorney and a small fee has been
requested.
2. The 10 ft. easement between two propertieshas been resolved by one owner agreeing
to give a 15 ft. temporary easement and a 2i ft permanent easement for a small fee and
assurance that evergreen trees will be protected.
3. Mr. Keller is still asking for 2 connections and $2000. Mayor Van Nest of Orono
has told him that Medina should make a form request to expand the sewer district in that
area.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to direct the attorney to write a letter to Orono
requesting the area be expanded to include two connections for Mr. Keller.
Motion declared carried
14. REVENUE SHARING STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to direct the Mayor to sign Revenue Sharing Statement
of Assurances for Entitlement Period 13, whereby Medina is to receive $ 18,167.
Motion declared carried
15. BILLS
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to pay the bills; Order Checks # 9764-9767 in
the amount of $758.32 and Payroll Checks # 6383-6394 in the amount of $5211.07.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
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September 15, 1981