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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/16/75 CCM139 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday SeptembetUS, 1975 at 7:45 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen, Arthur Theis, Donald desLauriers, Robert Franklin; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Attorney, Richard Schieffer. Minutes of meetings of September 2 and September 8, 1975 tabled until later in the meeting. 1. INDEPENDENCE BEACH ASSESSMENT ROLL Lyle Swanson, Engineer presented assessment roll of individual parcels which will be on file for residents inspection and which will be fully discussed at public hearing on September 30th. Discussion of assessment of several parcels and of Henepin County's costs and contract. Theis Easement Anne Theis is offering to give the city an easement for Sewer and Water purposes to go through an entire lot, if city is will to pay $425.00, restore fences to their original condition and kennel dogs while work is being done. The `fheis's are willing to combine 2 lots into 1 unit. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept agreement offer of P.J. and Anne Theis. Motion carried unanimously Radiske Easement Michael Radiske is offering to give city an easement across lot if city agrees to provide service at convenient point and restore lawn to proper condition. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to approve agreement of Michael Radiske. Motion carried unanimously 2. BEN LEVER LAND DIVISION Discussion of Mr. Leuer selling approximately 20 acres. Memo from Anne Dorweiler regarding problems that may develop if buyer of property should decide to develop into building sites and not find suitable drainfield sites. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to approve land division of 19.85 acres owned by Bernard and Irene Leuer, south of Medina Rd. and east of Holy Name Dr., with no eommittment toward further division of property. Motion carried unanimously 3. RICK REYNOLDS Mr. Reynolds presented information regarding the impossibility of home buyers securing FHA loans because of the privately owned or community well in Medina'Morningside. FHA is now enforcing a ruling prohibiting loans without a municipal well which is creating a major problem because conventional money is not available. He further stated that two things could be done to solve the problem. 1. City could purchase the well system from the present owners and 2. City could make certain that the private well is FHA approved. There are several things that need to be done to secure an FHA laon using the present well system: 1. FHA needs plans of the well. 2. A perpetuating trust must be set up guaranteeing main- tainence of the system. 3. System must be inspected at site by FHA person who is in Chicago. Mr. Haugen,representing the well company,stated that they are aware of the problem and in the past they have complied with requests for plans of well and that the water is tested each week. He further stated that the FHA may want them to turn over to trust and they would not care to do this because of cost involved. Robert Franklin stated that he would make some telephone calls seeking help in securing loans. 4. HOLY NAME LICENSE Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant Father Mathias Spier and Holy Name Church a Non -intoxicating malt liquor license for October 11, 1975 from 4:00 to 10:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously 5. SEALCOATING Leo Leuer stated that sealcoating had been completed on Hamel Rd. and Pinto Dr. Payment request to be compiled by Engineer and copy forwarded to County for payment under County Aid program. 140 6. B.C. BURDICK Mr. Burdick requested approval to plat 1 lot of the 22 acres he owns on Pinto Dr. and Hamel Rd. as Northwestern Bell is interested in purchasing a lot for building purposes. Dis- cussion as to whether or not road should be put in at this time and whether Northwestern Be11 is aware that Sewer and Water would be assessed against the property they wish to purchase when other lots in plat are developed. Mr. Burdick stated that there is a verbal agreement between them regarding sharing road costs and utility charges. Notion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant preliminary approval to B.C,Burdick on plans received by Planning Commission, September9,1975, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval of updated land alteration permit by the City. 2. No slopes to exceed a 6-1 ratio. 3. Steep cuts be immediately sodded or seeded. 4. Developer file with city an agreement with purchaser detailing division of any road and utility costs. 5. Payment of platting fee of $150.00 and park fee of 5°fo of land value. Motion carried unanimously 7. MILLARD GILMER Complaint regarding septic system problem of Millard Gilmer was referred to Lyle Swanson for inspection and recommendation. 8. FIRE CALLS Discussion of $900.00 fire bill of Wayne Jacobson. Attorney stated that an agreement had been reached and a check for $600.00 had been received and that if council wished to accept this settlement it would be necessary to cancel the remaining $300.00 of the bill. Mot on by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve the settlement of $600.00 from Wayne Jacobson and cancel the remaining $300.00. Motion carried unanimously Schladweiler Fire Call Discussion of letter from Ms. Schladweiler regarding car fire and request for consideration regarding charges of $100.00. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Robert Franklin to have clerk contact Ms. Schladweiler and attempt to negotiate a settlement. Motion carried unanimously 9. HAMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT Tom Anderson requested that discussion regarding fire department be tabled until J.L. Dorweiler, Fire Chief and Everett Thies, Chamber of Commerce President could be present to discuss fire truck purchase. 10. SPECIAL MEETING Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Robert Franklin to hold a special meeting on September 30, 1975 at 9:30 after public hearing, to take up any matters that need be. 11. UTILITY BUILDING Donald DesLauriers and Tom Anderson presented plans for utility building to be constructed on village property. Plans and changes were discussed. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to appoint Donald DesLauriers, Wayne Neddermeyer and Tom Anderson to building committee to finalize plans. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Arthur Theis,seeonded by Robert Franklin to gravel future site of public works building. Motion carried unanimously Notion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize building committee to approve final plans and contract documents. Notion carried unanimously Notion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to advertize for bids on Utility building to be taken on October 7, 1975 at 11:00 A.M. at which time they will be opened and tabulated and considered by City Council at 8:00 P.M. that same evening. Motion carried unanimously 141 12. INSURANCE BIDS Mr. Schieffer requested that insurance bids be tabled until such time that a finance dir- ector, possibly Earl Hansen of St. Louis Park, has time to calculate the bids. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to table insurance bids until pro- fessional advice may be secured. Motion carried unanimously 13. PERA Mr. Schieffer stated that 0rlo Eisinger's PERA for the period of July 1, 1960 through September 30, 1964 should be paid; and that a statement to PERA should be made, declaring Willis Kohnen an independent contractor. Motion by Robert Franklin (under protest), seconded by Donald DesLauriers (under protest) to pay Mr. Eisinger's PERA and authorize the clerk to sign the necessary documents. Motion carried Mot on by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize Attorney to submit a memo to PERA, for thier consideration, regarding status of Willis Kohnen. Motion carried unanimously 14. SUBURBAN NURSING SERVICE Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to table request from Suburban Nursing Service for adoption of resolution regarding participation in program for the coming year. Motion carried unanimously 15. HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Discussion of services provided by Commission and cost to municipalities. Council tabled until further meeting. 16. BILLS Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to pay the bills, Payroll in the amount of $ 1726.11. Motion carried unanimously 17. STATE HEARING Discussion of letter received from State regarding hearing concerning abatement of taxes on Plat 60018, Parcel 8120, which property is owned by Hennepin County Park Reserve and house on said property wts being lived in by park personnel. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to instruct clerk to write letter to Gerald Pahl asking for a delay of the hearing for 60 days, during which time some research may be done regarding Cities position on the matter Motion carried unanimously 18. COUNCIL VACANCY Discussion of various candidates to fill vacancy Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Robert Franklin to appoint William Reiser Jr. to fill unexpired term of Thomas Stevens. Motion carried unanimously 19. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2nd and SEPTEMBER 8th. Correction of minutes of September 2nd as follows: Page 133 note that Mr. Krienke had signed the agreement and Page 133, Sealcoat quotes, note that project to proceed to Gates Apts. and not Jordan Apts. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept the minutes as corrected and the September 8th minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meet adjourned 12:30A.M. a'1%L fev 4-2/2 Clerk September 16, 1975 or