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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/21/82 CCM and 09/22/82 Special CCM111 PAYROLL SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 6825 Karen Dahlberg $80.o0 6826 Robert Anderson 599.58 6827 Mark Moran 594.76 6828 Michael Rouillard 850.31 6829 Michael Sankey 864.7o 6830 James Dillman 589.53 6831 Robert Dressel 577.80 6832 Bernice Sipe 94.00 6833 Marie Morin 60.00 6834 Laura Miller 60.00 6835 Anne Heideman 66.00 6836 Marilyn Adams 44.50 6837 Berniece Breitbarth 22.00 6838 Mary Dykhoff 22.00 6839 Rita Jubert 22.00 6840 Katie Schmidt 22.00 6841 Pat Velch 22.00 6842 Director of Int. Rev. 870.40 6843 Commissioner of Tax. 428.00 6844 PERA 03.58 6845 Soc. Sec. Retire. Div. 113.57 1525 1526 1527 1528 1529 Robert Anderson Francis Pumarlo PERA Social Sec. Retire. Rettinger Bros. Oil $ 6,406.73 ORDER CHECKS 109.35 144.00 596.90 Div. 113.57 11,439.75 $ 12,403.57 11 2The .Council of the City of Medina met in regular session Tuesday. September 21, 1982, at 7:35 P.M. Presen.t:. Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Thomas Crosby, Wilfred Scherer, William Reiser, Sarah Lutz (8:15 P.M.); Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Dir- ector, James Dillman; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineers, Glen Cook, Paul Pearson Also Attending: Orono Highschool students, Pam Dudziak, Karen Tufte, Pam Roehl, Lorraine Peterson, Connie Wendland, Charles Hurr 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Council agreed to discuss the following additional items: Comprehensive Plan MarilynMcCormick WCCO Lee Taylor Co. Rd. 24, Striping Delete, Rolling Green Country Club until October 5th 2. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1982 Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve the minutes of September 7, 1982, as presented. Motion declared carried 3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Wichita Tr. Richard Schieffer stated that the fee owner of the Green property and Jim Green would sign the easement. Paul Pearson stated that he would initiate the work contract as soon as al: parties had signed. Ostlund Lift Station Paul Pearson presented change order for a Hydramatic Pump for $1600., to be installed for the Ostlund Lift Station. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to approve Change Order # 1 for $1600 for a total of $13,555 for construction of the Ostlund Lift Station. Motion declared carried Fuel Quotations Jim Dillman presented the following quotes for fuel oil and gasoline: Don Mayer, Inc. Rettinger Bros. 6000 Gal. # 2 City Hall Furnace Oil $ .982 $.9675 2700 Gal. # 1 City Hop Fuel 1.042 1.0275 2400 Gal. Unleaded Gas 1.212 1.175 Don Mayer Inc. Total $11,614.20; Rettinger Bros. Total $11,300.25 Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to purchase fuel and gasoline from Rettinger Bros. and to authorize payment when material is received. Motion declared carried Shop Tools Jim Dillman presented a list of tools and equiment they would like to pur- chase to aid the department in servicing vehicles, making repairs, etc. He stated that there is sufficient money in the budget for the purchases. Motionby Anderson, seconded by Reiser to purchase tools and equipment as recommended, for a total cost of $3337.75; with $1500 to be taken from Public Works Building and $2000 from Public Works Salaries. Motion declared carried Arrowhead Dr. 11*3 Jim Dillman explained that Arrowhead Dr., beyond the Eckes property, should eitherberepaired or barricaded as it becomes impassable in wet weather. He stated that it would cost $1500 for 1 1/2 rock to fill the holes. Paul Pearson stated that it would cost about $12,000 for road material to cover the entire road. Police Chief Sankey stated that it would be more convenient if the road were open. Thomas Crosby stated that a lot of roads that are used more than this road need work done on them. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to barricade the road and improve it as such time as the area is developed with new homes. Motion declared carried Wilfred Scherer stated that he would contact Mrs. Faue, who owns property in the area, as she had been before prior councils to ask that the road be upgraded. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT Equipment Police Chief Sankey stated that a shotgun had been broken and he had traded it along with another old gun for $70.00 and had purchased a Remington .870 for $139.50. He also reported tht he had traded a 2" Smith and Wesson Pistol for a 3" Pistol at a cost of $ 20.00. 5. CO. RD. 24, STRIPING Donna Roehl stated that several residents had inquired as to whether or not Hennepin County intended to stripe the bicycle path along Co. Rd. 24. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to auth ize the Clerk to write a letter to Hennepin County Transportation asking that the stripe the bike paths along Co. Rd. 24 and Co. Rd. 6. Motion declared carried 6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Dave Plaistad, NuSurface Co. JoEllen Hurr recommended extending the Development Contract for landscaping the NuSurface Co. property at 3595 Hickory Dr., until October 31, 1982 and that Council delay discussion of the extension of the blacktopping portion of the contract until such time as Mr. Plaistad can attend a meeting. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to extend the landscaping deadline until October 31, 1982 and to table the blacktopping until a later date. Motion declared carried Meadowwoods Trail Paul Pearson reviewed letter regarding acceptance of Meadowoods Tr. as a city street, with the city to retain a bond to cover one half of the sealcoating cost which will be done within 5 years. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to accept Meadowwoods Tr. as a city street and to amend the development contract to include release of all but that portion of the performance bond needed for payment of one half of the sealcoating costs. Motion declared carried Wright -Hennepin Electric Street Lights JoEllen Hurr explained that the city is still seeking an arrangement whereby street lighting charges for ornamental light could be the same as overhead lights. She stated that because the city does not bill Meadowoods Farm res- idents for sewer and water it is not feasible to bill them for street lights. 114 Jim Johnston/ representing Meadowwoods Farm, stated that properties in their development will be paying $4-5,000 yearly taxes which should more than compensate for the $18 additional cost for street lights. Mayor Anderson stated that Wright -Hennepin had been asked to consider greater installation charges versus higher monthly charges. Roger Geckler, representing Wright -Hennepin reported that they had no othe: alternatives other than those outlined in their letter. He explained that there are higher installation and maintenance costs for ornamental lights; thatinstallation costs for overhead are $530 whereas ornamental costs are $712 and they do not have a rate structure for payment, by a developer, of up -front costs. Jim Johnston stated that they would be willing to pay the additional $182 per light if the city would pay the $1.50 additional monthly charge. Mr. Geckler stated that he could not make that decision and would need to discuss it with the general manager. Thomas Anderson asked that the matter be resolved by the October 5th meet- ing and that a meeting be arranged between the city and Wright -Hennepin. Sarah Lutz arrived at 8:15 P.M. Sign Ordinance JoEllen Hurr explained that the Planning Commission would like more spec- ific direction as to the areas of the ordinance they should be reviewing. Thomas Anderson stated that size regulations, number of signs allowed, off premise signs and fees should be reviewed; also the billboard portion of the ordinance is not being enforced. Ron Rogers, Land Alteration Permit Ron Rogers explained that he will construct a berm along the edge of the pond and place reflectors noting the curve in Medina Rd. Glen Cook stated that Mr. Rogers had stated that there is clay five feet down and he did not believe the road would shift. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to direct staff to work with Mr. Rog- ers for a satisfactory completion of the project, including berm construc- tion and cover. Motion declared carried Demeules Road, Cheyenne Tr. Richard Schieffer stated that the contract had been sent to Mr. Demeules for signature and would be forwarded to the city. Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to adopt Resolution 82-23, amending the Development Contract of Lawrence Demeules and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the amended contract. Motion declared carried Woodlake Sanitary Landfill Richard Schieffer stated that Attorney, LeFevere, would review response from Hennepin County to the cities concerns regarding Woodlake expansion also, he reported that a contract from Hennepin County is being sent to Browning -Ferris. Thomas Crosby asked that the city review the contract before everyone else agrees to it as there may be some objections on the part of Medina. Mayor Anderson suggested that a meeting of the Task Force and City Council be held to discuss appropriate issues. Hamel Sewage Treatment Plant JoEllen Hurr explained letter received from the MPCA and the Crow River News article regarding discharge from the Hamel Treatment plant into Elm Creek. Council discussed comments from several residents whoare opposed to fur-11 5 th.er discharge from the ponds. Emil Jubert reported. that .the Elm Creek Commission had no objection as long as a health hazard is not created. Ron Rogers stated that if Council is not satisfied they should voice their opinion, as they owe it to the residents. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to notify the Minnesota Pollution Con- trol Agency that the city is displeased with this method of disposing of excessive effluent from the Hamel Treatment ponds; that they should be con- sistant with their general policies for treatment and should promptly imple- ment a solution to the problem and that the city expects the operation to be handled in such a manner as to not create a health hazard. Motion declared carried Comprehensive Plan JoEllen Hurr explained that several Metro Council staff people had reviewed Medina's plan and had questions in several areas. She stated that a meeting with staff had been held and various aspects of the plan had been discussed. Regarding the sewer portion of the plan, Paul Pearson stated that develop- ment within the existing sewer area would be allowed and that someone who might want to develop property within the newly added areas could exchange connections with someone who did not wish to develop immediately. He stated that when the interceptor is in place there will be capacity to handle the entire area. JoEllen Hurr reviewed prepared resolution which answered questions posed by the reviewers. She explained the formula used to meet the 1 house in 10 acre criteria to avoid a septic system inspection program. She reported that on October 7th the Physical Development Committee would re- view the plan, with full Council review scheduled for October 21st. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 82-24, Correcting areas of the Medina Comprehensive plan, including the addition of Item 7, regarding storm water run-off reviewal being conducted by the Hennepin County Soil Conservation staff. Motion declared carried Lee Taylor JoEllen Hurr reported that Mr. Taylor conducts a deer processing operation in his home at 852 Hamel Rd. and that she had received a call of complaint regarding noise, traffic and residue left to accumulate on the property. Mr. Taylor stated that he was cutting back in his operation this year to 60-70 deer from September through December lst. He stated that he was open from 7:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M., that he had parking spaces for six vehicles and that residue barrels were removed each night. Wilfred Scherer explained that he had told Mr. Taylor that he could use his shop for processing. Mr. Taylor stated that he would rather not use someone else's equipment. He stated that there are times when the DNR or Medina Police bring in a deer that has been hit by a car, various times of the night and year. He explained that he must keep records for the DNR and that he has freezers and coolers. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving of Mr. Taylor's deer processing operation. Motion declared carried Marilyn McCormick Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to grant a time extension until Novem- ber lst.for the"Flea Market" to operate at the Colonial Drive In property. Motion declared carried 116 WccO. JoEllen. Hurr reported that WCCO had signed the Development Contract at 4;.50•P.M., September 20,.1982. 7. BILLS Motion by Lutz, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills; Order Checks #1525- 1529 in the amount of $12,403.57 and Pyaroll Checks # 6825-6845 in the amount of $6406.73. Motion declared carried 8. PARK COMMISSION Anne Heideman stated that she had received two calls regarding the bleachers at the Hunter Farms Park. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. ALeAf) Clerk -Treasurer Mayo September 21, 1982 The Council of the City of Medina met in Special Session on Wednesday, September 22, 1982 for Budget purposes. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Sarah Lutz, Thomas Crosby, William Reiser; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl 1. ASSESSORS CONTRACT Council discussed 1983 contract with Rolf Erickson. He explained that there would be several court cases that need investigation and that a new law requires farm parcels to be re-evaluated. Council budgeted $14,000 for 1983 Assessing and Mr. Erickson stated that he would prepare a contract for the October 5th meeting. 2. WATERSHED DISTRICT FUNDING Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to write a letter to Hennepin County Board of Commissioners urging continued financing of Watershed Districts Joint Poweres Agreements. Motion declared carried 3. COUNCIL SALARIES Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to increase Councilmembers salary to $100 per month and the Mayors Salary to $150. per month. Motion carried Voting No -Crosby and Anderson Remainder of the meeting was spent in reviewing the Mayor's prepared budget. Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Clekr-Treasurer September 22, 1982