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Home My Public Portal About09/18/79 CCM252 PAYROLL CHECKS SEPTEMBER 18, 1979 5480 Charles Hoover $581.20 5481 Jerome LaFond 504.26 5482 Michale Rouillard 472.50 5483 Robert Derus 222.26 5484 James Dillman 410.05 5485 Robert Dressel 425.71 5486 Ronald Duran 459.60 5487 Ronald Reiser 106.25 3181.83 A The Council of.the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, September 18, 197 5 3 at 8:05 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; councilmembers; Thomas Crosby, William Reiser, Sarah Lutz (9:PO P.M.); Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; planning and Zoning Administrator, Robert ierus; Public Works Director, Ron Duran; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineer Lyle Swanson; Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen. Members absent: Councilmember; Nancy Laurent 1. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Road Committee Wilfred Scherer reported briefly on the work their committee had done. He stated that the full report would be available as soon as typed. He added that they were recommending hiring another full-time person and brings wages up to the level of nieghboring communities. Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve Resolution 79-52 allowing Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. to replace a pole on Holy Name Dr., provided that it.be moved 5 ft. further east. Motion declared carried Minneapolis Gas Co. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve Resolution 79-53 allowing Minneapolis Gas Co. to install gas lines to serve 882 Hamel Rd. Motion declared carried Discussion of securing signatures of Medina Morningside residents interested in having gas service installed at the time the sewer is installed. Diane Whitehead stated that she would find someone to contact the Medina Morningside residents. Continental Telephone Co. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve Resolution 79-54 allowing Continental Telephone Co. to bury cable under Fern St., Independence Beach, provided that ground is restored and banks reseeded. Motion declared carried Hamel Rd., pinto Dr., Tower Dr. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to enter into contract with Mccrossan's for $99,516.00 to complete project at 1amel Rd., Pinto Dr., and Tower Dr. Motion declared carried Medina -Orono Sewer Installation contract Richard Schieffer and Lyle Swanson suggested making changes in the contract. Discussion of Metro Waste Control paying for a portion of the interceptor costa; Also the need for input from Medina to Metro Waste Control regarding the needs in the Hamel area. Arrowhead Dr. Lyle swanson reported that McCombs -Hutson could survey and mark the 1/2 mile Arrowhead to Chippewa Rd. area for from $500 - $650. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to authorize McCombs -Knutson to survey, install monu- ments and provide legal description of Arrowhead Dr., for a price not to exceed $650. Motion declared carried Hunter Farms Roads Lyle swanson reported that Roger Fechner has a problem on his lot In hunter Farms due to grading on the lot by the developer, Darrel Farr. Mr. Farr has informed Mr. Fechner that he will not correct the problem. Consensus of the Council was to inform Mr. Farr of Mr. Fechner's request that the city correct the problem and pay for out of escrow funds and to inform Mr. Fechner that the problem is not a city problem but a matter between the developer'and himself. 2. PARK COMMITTEE Penny Elsenpeter, Chairperson of the Park Committee, presented Steve Hancock's landscaping plan for the Medina Morningside park. 2 5 4 Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to authorize completion of the Medina Morningside park plan as submitted by the park and Recreation Committee, excluding planting of Buckthorn. The city is to remove existing ta.ees and, provide assistance to Mr. Hancook by use of city auger. Mr. Hancock to provide a contract setting forth what heis to provide. Motion declared carried Ms. Elsenpeter explained the arrangement Bill Nelson had proposed to make, with the city, regarding an exchange of some non-existant streets and property on the east of the exist- ing park, for a lot that he owns across the street from the existing park in the Indepen- dence Beach area. Council discussed various alternatives for increasing park area. Thomas Crosby stated that the Council would need to decide how much park is needed in the area and he also felt that Mr. Nelson would have to pay legal costs if an exchange agreement were made. 3. MARK PETERSON Richard Schieffer explained that Mr. Peterson has designated the proposed building as a play- house or shed and that Robert Derus felt that the city has granted permits for sheds and he would be inclined to grant one, in this case. He also explained that the building inspector has approved the plans, with a few minor provisions. He advised that as long as the existing caboose was on the property a permit should not be issued for a new struoture. If, however, the existing caboose were removed the city could take a look at his new proposal. Mark Peterson asked if the city would approve the permit if the present caboose were removed immediately. Richard Sohieffer advised that the city should not respond to that question. Sarah,,Lutz arrived at 9:00 P.M. , [[iomas Crosby stated that he would be prepared to approve the permit but not if someone were to ask "Why approve a permit for a new one, why not let the existing caboose remain? Mark Peterson explained that he would use some parts of the existing structure. Lor Kohnen stated that the lumber would need grade stamp from a Lumber Co. 4 Lutz stated that it would not be necessary to obtain neighbors approval or disapprova,. Thomas Crosby stated that he would feel more comfortable approving something if the present caboose were not on the site. Richard Schieffer stated that he was reluctant to advise approval as the old caboose remains on the property. Mayor Anderson asked if members wanted to take action now or wait 2 weeks to see what happens oDT�jje site. iam Reiser stated that if present caboose were removed the city could not deny the building p as the city can not set aesthetic standards. Lutz stated that she would vote favorably for a building permit. Mark Peterson stated that he would need to consider the matter as one cannot build a building on a (+maybe." 4. LEONARD ANDREWS Robert Derus presented variance request from Leonard Andrews to construct a mound septic system at 4190 Arrowhead Dr. He stated that such an application, under the pending ordinance, would come under the special permit section. Discussion of subdivision regulations regarding acreage requirements for mound systems. Motion. by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to grant a variance to Leonard Andrews to construct a. mound septic system at 4190 Arrowhead Dr. provided that: the system be installed a minimum of 50 ft. from any lot line the system be monitored on a yearly basis the system conform to the draft septic system ordinance submitted on August 7, 1979, in any subsequent division upon which house is constructed and septic system, we are approving, is installed, must contain at least 5 acres of acceptable soils as mentioned in the aforesaid septic system ordinance. Motion declared carried 5. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 2 5 phil Zietlow, Planning Commission member, explained the ordinance revisions that had been suggested by the planning Commission. He explained the 3 steps that would be taken for sub- dividing land, (1) Pre -application meeting with the Zoning Administrator (2) Preliminary plat to the Planning Commission for a public hearing (3) Final plat handled by Council Discussion of changes that have been made in the February, 1979 draft of the subdivision ordinance. Council discussed adding a section regarding city approval before division is made by Henn- epin County. Robert Derus reported that planner, Chuck Riesenberg would be at the October 16th meeting to discuss subdivision and septic system ordinances. 6. ROBERT DERUS TAX FORFEIT LOTS Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to order appraisal of Lots 1,2 and 16, Block 24, Independ- ence Beach. Motion declared carried 7. REVENUE SHARING, STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to authorize the Mayor to sign the Revenue Sharing State- ment of Assurance for Entitlement Period 10. Motion declared carried 8. HOLY NAME CHURCH Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to grant non -intoxicating Malt Liquor licenses to Holy Name Church for September 30, 1979 and October 27, 1979, and waive the fees. Motion declared carried 9. SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE Discussion of whether or not surrounds a yard. Ordinance Ornsensus of the Council was a wooden fence would be required if a chain -link fence already #185 requires a smooth surface fence. to let the fence requirement as is. 10. BILLS Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills; payroll # 5480-5487 in the amount of $3181.83. Motion declared carried 11. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby Motion declared carried Robert Derus explained the error in the read: Conventional systems on 2 acres; to approve the minutes of September 4, 1979, as presneted. August 7th minutes, Page, 235, Item 10. Minutes should Innovative systems on 5 acres. 12. INDEPENDENCE BEACH LOT CONSOLIDATIONS Richard Schieffer explained that lots in Independence Beach should be combined for tax purposes as some properties are being valued as buildable lots when in essence combination forms had been signed at time assessments were levied. motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to authorize the attorney and clerk to work on the lot combinations and notify owners when item is to appear on agenda. motion declared carried 13.BUDGET Discussion of Building Inspector, Loren gohnen's request for an increase in percentage of fees, from 65% to 75 or 80%, plus 100% of plan review fees. Discussion of contract for mowing parks, etc. vs. purchase of new mower or repairing old mower. Council decided to discuss salaries at the October 2nd meeting. motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adjourn. motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 11:55 P.M. c, : f%-i�i/ -' /C c l} - Clerk