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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/17/85 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - SEPTEMBER 17, 1985 8509 Robert Anderson $ 915.13 8510 Jill Hodapp 749.16 8511 Mark Moran 935.87 8512 Michael Rouillard 922.38 8513 Michael Sankey 1,217.50 8514 James Dillman 912.47 8515 Robert Dressel 777.98 8516 Francis Pumarlo 616.43 8517 Troy Starczinski 462.00 8518 David Schmit 226.00 8519 Karen Dahlberg 401.85 8520 JoEllen Hurr 802.75 8521 Donna Roeh1 808.71 8522 Laura Skarda 483.73 8523 Sandra Larson 188.63 8524 Janice Petersen 48.88 8525 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,495.00 8526 Commissioner of Taxation 693.00 8527 P.E.R.A. 769.39 8528 Social Security -Retirement Division 469.44 $13,896.30 ORDER CHECKS - SEPTEMBER 17, 1985 4152 P.E.R.A. $=1,037.57 4153 Social Security Retirement Division 469.44 4154 First Trust St. Paul 139.01 4155 Joseph Berthiaume 192.57 $ 1,838.59 316 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17, 1985 at 7:35 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, William Reiser, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineer, Glenn Cook Absent: Councilmembers, Anne Heideman, Robert Mitchell 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items: Robert Hosp, Drainage problem Leonard Schlosser, corrected Subdivision resolution Motion declared carried 2. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to accept minutes of September 3, 1985, as presented. Motion declared carried 3. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1985 Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to accept minutes of September 9, 1985, as presented. Motion declared carried 4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Hunter Farms Park Drainage Ditch Donna Roehl explained that Councilmember, or not the drainage ditch at Hunter Farms the parking lot and tennis court is Glenn Cook explained that the storm available. Wilfred Scherer asked if a better job could be done the work was done pior to completing Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser Park drainage problem to the ravine, lot, and to take cost of the project Motion declared carried Motion declared carried Anne Heideman, Park should be constructed. sewer could be wanted Council to discuss whether constructed as a storm sewer before constructed as salvage pipes become on the parking lot and tennis court if those projects. to install new culverts and correct prior to construction of the tennis from the Park Fund. the Hunter Farms court and parking Medina Manor, Street Improvement, Bid Award Glenn Cook reported that the quote of Buffalo Bituminous for the Medina Manor street imp- rovement project had been approximately $500 less than the bid price, although the quote had not contained $1125. for tree removal. He recommended awarding the bid for the pro- ject rather than contracting as a Change Order to the Willow Dr./Hunter Dr. project. Moved by Scherer, seconded by reiser to adopt REsolution 85-95, awarding bid for construct- ion of streets in the Medina Manor Addition to Buffalo Bituminous at a cost of $36,125.00. Motion declared carried Hwy. 55, Water Trunk Line Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-96, scheduling a Special Assess- ment pUlbic Hearing on October 8, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. to consider assessments for the Hwy. 55 Water Trunk Line. Motion declared carried Hamel Sewer Repair Glenn Cook asked that Council decide if all of the property located in the Hamel Sewer Disctrict should be assessed for the Hamel sewer repair project or if only properties with existing buildings should be assessed and an equivalent charge paid at the time a building permit is obtained. He stated that letters to property owners should contain the cost of the individual assessments. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to include $750.00 per unit in the notices for the Assessment Hearing. Motion declared carried 5. LAKE MINNETONKA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 7 Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-97, approving the Lake Minne- tonka Cable Communications Commission budget for 1986, in the amount of $ 35,500.00. Motion declared carried 6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Wally Cates, Administrative Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr stated that Mr. Cates' Business Manager, had told her that he had the authority to sip the Conditional Use Permit Agreement, as he was a co-owner of the Colonial Drive In Theatre property, which Mr. Cates had purchased. She explained that the agreement had been written at the time that Mr. Cates reported that he was a tenant and that it should have been signed before the actual purchase agreement was signed Mr. CAtes explained that the Business Manager had the authority to sign for building permits and that he did not know what the city was asking, be signed. Richard Schieffer stated that he would have preferred that the agreement be signed prior to ownership as Mr. Cates might claim he had earned some rights because he signed the agreement after the property had been purchased. Mr. Cates stated that he understood the rules might change as a result of the moratrium study and that he might not be able to use the property as he is now being able to use it under the rental Adminstrative Conditional Use Permit Agreement. Mrs. Hurr stated that Council action is not required for Administrative Conditional Use Per- mits for rental property. Norbert Pruisner, Subdivision Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to table action on the Norbert Pruisner subdivision until final approval of the subdivision. Motion declared carried Robert Bradley, Subdivision JoEllen Hurr reviewed terms of the resolution approving the Robert Bradley Subdivision. Moved by Scherer, seconded by REiser to adopt Resolution 85-98, approving the subdivision of the Robert Bradley property west of Willow Dr. and south of Hamel Rd. Motion declared carried Hamel Fire Department, Variance JoEllen Hurr reviewed memo regarding setback variance application of the Hamel Fire Depart- ment to construct an addition to the Hamel Fire Station, 92 Hamel Rd. Variances requested are 20 ft. front yard setback and a 1.5 ft. side yard setback, being requested to enable housing a new,larger fire truck, scheduled for delivery in January. She reported that the Planning Commission had recommended that firemen park on the grass or on Hamel Rd. when coming to the fire station; that the facility be connected to sewer and water and that landscaping be done accordint to a paln, yet to be submitted. Tom Gregor, Treasurer of the Fire Department, stated that he had delivered landscape plans to city hall. He also reported that the height of the siren would be a maximum of 30 ft. Michael Sankey asked if "No Parking" signs could be posted on Hamel Rd. in front of the building. Mrs. Hurr stated that ther would be a wider curb cut in front of the building and that there might not be any space for parking. Moved by Scherer, seconded by REiser to authorize preparation of a resolution approving an addition to the Hamel Fire Station, with the necessary variances to allow housing larger fire fighting equipment. Motion declared carried 7. HAMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT Donald DesLauriers, Hamel Fireman, reported that Custom Fire would be contacted by them regarding the list of equipment the fire department would like to purchase from other supplierss 3. ROLLING GREEN STORM SEWER, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 8:05 P.M. William Reiser conducted this portion of the meeting in the absence of Mayor Anderson. Glenn Cook explained that the estimated cost of $138,594.13, for construction of the Rolling Green storm sewer and street should be assessed against three parcels; the Medina Motel, the lot in front of the motel and the large area to the north and east. 010 Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 85-99, approving Special Assess- ment roll for the Rolling Green storm sewer project. Motion declared carried 9. ORONO COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SUMMER PROGRAM Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to pay Orono Community Education, $525.25 for the summer programs, according to participation listed in report. Motion declared carried 10. COMPARABLE WORTH Moved by Reiser, seconded by scherer to table discussion on Comparable Worth until September 24th, Special Meeting. Motion declared carried 11. HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK RESERVE DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION JoEllen Hurr reviewed resolution regarding preliminary subdivision approval of property woned by the Park Reserve District, east of Homestead Trail. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 85-100, granting preliminary subdivision approval to the Hennepin County Park Reserve District to subdivide property east of Homestead Tr., from property west of Homestead Tr. Motion declared carried 12. WILLOW DR. SOUTH, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 8:15 P.M. Glenn Cook reported that the cost of construction Willow Dr., south of Hwy. 55 would be $55,649.54, with the street being 24 ft. wide, for 250 ft. south of the intersection. Neil McMillin of Wright -Hennepin Electric stated that the Manager and Board of Directors believe that they should appeal their assessment. Thomas Anderson explained that the city is trying to encourage development in the area and that Wright -Hennepin would benefit as well as anyone else. Mr. McMillin stated that they had used the graveled road for 18 years without disrupting the road, had graded the approach and kept their portion of the roadway in driveable con- dition; after the business to the south began operating the road deteriorated. Richard schieffer stated that the criteria for assessments is to determine if property is being benefitted by an improvement. He explained that the Council could adopt all other assessments and hold a Special Hearing for Wright -Hennepin to present evidence as to why their property would not be benefitted. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to close the Public Hearing. Motion declared carried Public Hearing closed at 8:30 P.M. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-101, approving the Special Assessment roll for the Willow Dr. South Imrpovement, except properties owned by Wright - Hennepin Electric. Motion declared carried Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to table discussion of the Wright -Hennepin Electric Assessment for the willow Dr. south property until October 1, and direct the Clerk to send them a written notice of the meeting. Motion declared carried 13. WILLOW DR. NORTH, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 8:35 P.M. Glenn Cook explained the cost of improving Willow Dr. north of Hwy. be $112,971.51 with assessments to Wallace Cates of $2200 and A and $110,771.51. JoEllen Hurr stated that Mr. CAtes had discussed either rezoning or residences on his property. Wally Jarvais, representing the Walter G. Anderson changed. Richard Schieffer stated that ther is a provision in the assessments if they decide that an error has been made. Mr. Jarvais asked if Mr. Cates could be assessed for any additional lots he mi bt de eloped. Mr. Schieffer asked how many lots might be developed along the constructed portion of Willow Dr. Co., asked if an law that a 55 for 1300 ft. would P Partnership of construction of some assessment could be Council can change JoEllen Hurr stated that she would need to study the soils map. Thomas Anderson asked if $2200 was a sufficient assessment for one house. Glenn Cook explained that the amount is consistant with Hunter Dr., south assessments. Donna Roehl asked if Council was going to consider every project on the basis of what could be developed on a property. She explained that the only property discussed in a similar manner was the Holasek property with the Hunter Dr. north project and yet there were other large properties in that area. Mr. Schieffer explained that a Council can assume that a property will be developed. Mr. Jarvais stated that the W.G. Anderson Co. had asked that the city construct the road and assess the cost against their property rather than their having to pay for construction when completed. He now believed that if the property to the east were to develop a share of the cost should be assessed against that property. William Reiser stated that the Anderson Co. wanted and needed Willow Dr. improved and that Mr. Cates had opposed the $2200 assessment, having said he did not need an improved road. Thomas Anderson asked if Mr. Cates could be assessed for a 5 ton road. Glenn Cook stated that the cost of such a road would be about $30,000. Wilfred Scherer stated that no one know if Mr. Cates will do anything with his property. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to table continuation of Public Hearing for assessment of the Willow Dr. north improvement, on October 8, 1985, at 7:30 P.M. with an estimated assessment to Wallace Cates of $30,000. Motion declared carried 14. GYPCRETE JoEllen Hurr reported that Jerry Schomer of Gyperete had contacted Mr. Swift regarding the noise problem and was taking steps to correct the early morning noise situation. 15. MINNEGASCO JoEllen Hurr reported that work was continuing with Minnegasco for installation of a gas line along Hwy. 55 and that she had designated an area along Hwy. 55 that she believed should be included for service by the gas company. ►� L 16. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, ORDINANCE # 223 Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to accept the summary of ordinance 223 for publication. Motion declared carried 17. ROBERT HOSP, DRAINAGE PROBLEM Robert Hosp stated that he had requested the Council authorize correction of the drainage problem in the Lake Ardmore area and nothing had ever been done. The problem is becoming worse and he would like the city to clear the ditch so that water from his proeprty would drain properly. Jim Dillman stated that the DNR Hydrologist had said that the culvert under Lake Ardmore sets the level of the lake. Mr. Hosp stated that the problem is upstream from the culvert under Ardmore. Mr. Dillman stated that if something were to be done the DNR should be contacted and the grade level should be determined. Wilfred Scherer asked if the city could work on private property with public funds. Richard Schieffer stated that a public purpose would need to be served and that because Maple St. is flooded at times, as a result of the level of the creek, Council could declare that a public purpose is being served. Thomas Anderson asked that the engineer and Jim Dillman return with information on the project. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to table the Hosp drainage matter until October 15, 1985. Motion declared carried 18. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills; Order Checks # 4152-4155 in the mount of $1838.59 and Payroll Checks # 8509-8528 in the amount of $13,896.30. Motion declared carried 19. BUDGET Council and staff reivewed protion of the proposed 1986 budget. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjo rned at 10:20 P.M. rke Clerk -Treasurer Mayor