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ORDER CHECKS - OCTOBER 1, 1985
4156 Orono Community Education $ 525.25
4157 State Treas., Surplus Prop. Fund 30.00
4158 Physician's Health Plan 1,228.20
4159 Delta Dental 341.05
4160 NEBA 85.78
4161 Miller/Davis Co. 52.50
4162 U.S. Post Office 222.00
4163 CDP, Inc. 216.53
4164 Greater N.E. Office of REal Estate Assess. 1,320.88
4165 LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz 11,178.60
4166 Crow River News 135.71
4167 Bruce Liesch Assoc. 1,355.10
4168 JoEllen Hurr 17.25
4169 A T & T 85.60
4170 Northwestern Bell 301.88
4171 Wright -Hennepin Elect. 644.11
4172 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. 11,570.01
4173 Medcenters Health Plan 247.30
4174 The Photo Factory 46.88
4175 Loretto Towing 237.33
4176 Amoco Oil Co. 16.50
4177 John's Auto & Truck 22.74
4178 Don Streicher Guns 13.75
4179 MCI Cellular 33.64
4180 Mr. Print 23.90
4181 Uniforms Unlimited 137.40
4182 North Memorial Medical Center 16.00
4183 Maple Plain Fire Dept. 1,000.00
4184 Loretto Fire Dept. 4,825.00
4185 Long Lake Fire Dept. 3,175.00
4186 Hamel Fire Dept. 8,000.00
4187 Donna Roehl 36.68
4188 Sheriff's Dept., Co. of Henn. 275.46
4189 Hennepin Co. Treasurer 1,048.00
4190 Metro Waste Control Commission 1,683.00
4191 Glen Andrew 5.00
4192 Genuine Parts 159.81
4193 Warning Lites of Minnesota 338.50
4194 Rochester Midland 366.11
4195 Long Lake Glass 85.00
4196 Fortin Hardware 115.54
4197 Long Lake Tire 44.00
4198 Neenah Foundry 717.76
4199 Bury & Carlson 9,034.62
4200 G.S. Tweed Contr. Inc. 160.00
4201 Loretto Volunteer Fire Dept. 800.00
4202 Metro West Inspection Services 2,173.50
4203 N.S.P. 1,046.42
4204 Egan McKay-354.78
4205 Randy's Sanitation 90.00
4206 Safety-Kleen Corp. 39.00
4207 Satellite Ind. 150.00
4208 Long Lake Ford Tractor 76.61
4209 Rolling Green Country Club 15.25
4210 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 5,906.22
4211 Feed Rite Controls 120.79
4212 Tri-State Pump 148.23
4213 North Star Waterworks Products 107.18
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ORDER CHECKS - OCTOBER 1, 1985 (CONT'D)
4214 Hassan Sand & Gravel 1,582.35
4215 Midwest Asphalt 19,763.05
4216 Bryan Rock Products 27,489.71
4217 S.J. Louis Constr. 3,560.88
4218 Hamel Bldg. Center 13.39
4219 Earl Anderson 48.12
4220 Hennepin County Treasurer 179.00
4221 Buffalo Bituminous 43,090.28
4222 L & G Rehbein 5,243.53
4223 Latour Construction 8,583.91
4224 Ranger Products 49.20
4225 James Dillman 60.00
4226 Robert Dressel 60.00
4227 Francis Pumarlo 60.00
4228 Golden Valley Public Safety 25.00
4229 Keith Mullenhauer 12.00
4230 P.E.R.A. 1,073.96
4231 Social Security Retirement Division 463.77
$183,561.50
PAYROLL CHECKS - OCTOBER 1, 1985
8529 Thomas Anderson
8530 Anne Heideman
8531 Robert Mitchell
8532 William Reiser
8533 Wilfred Scherer
8534 Robert Anderson
8535 Ji11 Hodapp
8536 Mark Moran
8537 Michael Rouillard
8538 Michael Sankey
8539 James Dillman
8540 Robert Dressel
8541 Francis Pumarlo
8542 Karen Dahlberg
8543 JoEllen Hurr
8544 Donna Roehl
8545 Laura Skarda
8546 Sandra Larson \\
8547 Janice Petersen
8548 Law Enforcement Labor Services
8549 Western Life Ins. Co.
8550 Farmers State Bank of Hamel
8551 Commissioner of Taxation
8552 P.E.R.A.
8553 Social Security Retirement Division
$ 150.00
101.00
00.00
100.00
100.00
910.58
808.35
990.93
907.16
1,205.78
911.37
724.98
584.61
433.21
798.35
788.89
437.10
176.00
48.88
68.00
103.28
1,580.00
729.00
792.73
463.77
$14,012.97
1
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, Octouer 1, 1985 32 :3
at 7:40 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, William Reiser,
Anne Heideman, Robert Mitchell; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and
Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Public
Works Director, James Dillman; Attorney, Ron Batty; Engineer, Glenn Cook
Engineer, Mike Lynch
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items:
Appointment of additional depository
Hunter Trail partnership, plat signatures
Tom Haislet, House moving
E.K. Younger, Private road and development agreements
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1985
Anne Heideman asked that the following corrections be made:
Page 317, Item 6, second line, correct spelling of "sign."
Page 317, Robert Bradley Subdivision approval for preliminary subdivision.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of September 17, 1985 as
corrected.
Motion declared carried
3. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1985
Moved by Heideman, seconded by rEiser to accept the minutes of September 24, 1985, as
presented.
Motion declared carried
4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Minnegasco
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-102, granting approval for
Minnegasco to install gas lines on Cheyenne Tr.
Motion declared carried
Unpaid Utility Bills
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 85-103, Certification of
unpaid utility bills to 1986 taxes at an interest rate of 8%.
Motion declared carried
5. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Norbert Pruisner, Subdivision
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table action on the Norbert Pruisner subdivision
until October 15, 1985.
Motion declared carried
Police Pistol Range
JOEllen Hurr reviewed various items regarding the Police Department request to construct
a police pistol range on city hall property. She stated that the Planning Commission had
recommended approval subject to a number of conditions and hadvised that the Council discuss
the insurance question.
Thomas Anderson asked if there was any other range at which the officers could shoot.
Michael Sankey stated that every other range was filled to capacity. He explained that
Hennepin County has plans to construct a range in the Crow -Hassan Park buth that the Park
Commissioners would probably disapprove the plan.
Robert Mitchell asked if a cost benefit analysis had been done.
Chief SAnkey stated that the ongoing cost woudl be insurance.
Mr. Anderson stated that the city would have to abandon its range if a County range were
constructed.
Anne Heideman stated that the city would then be further ahead if they sent officers to
another range, as the cost of returning the cities site to its original condition would
324 need to be figured into the cost. She asked if the city is obligated to have officers
train at a pistol range.
Mr. Sankey stated that officers should qualify on a yearly basis.
Anne Heideman asked if anything would be accomplished by going lsess frequently and prac-
ticing for a longer period of time.
Chief Sankey stated that would be of no benefit.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had spoken to Sheriff Omodt who had said that the County was
hoping to have a range by the Spring of 1986 and all departments within the County could
use it, at no charge.
William Reiser asked if the city woudl need to have insurance if the County range was used.
Mr. Sankey explained that the County self insures. He stated that it would cost $250 per
month in overtime for the training, which has not been included in the budget.
Anne Heideman stated that there might be a trade-off, as it would cost a sum of money to
develop and abandon a facility on city hall property.
Wilfred Scherer stated that availability and cost of insurance would be a determining
factor.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to table the matter until information regarding in-
surance has been obtained.
Motion declared carried
Caroline Brede, Subdivision
JoEllen Hurr reviewed the application of Caroline Brede to combine/subdivide four lots on
Lake Independence into three lots. She stated that all lots meet the square footage re-
quirements; that no park dedication fee is required and that Ms. Brede wishes to construct
a garage on Lot 2 which should not be aproblem as long as she also owns Lot 1. She explained
that three beach parcels are owned by other not having contiguous property and that there are
two docks on those parcels.
robert Mitchell asked how those owners gained access to the property.
Mrs. Hurr stated that ther is an easement across the lots.
Anne Heideman explained that Thomas Crosby had said, several years ago, that access was
from the road or road easement continous along the water line.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution approving
the CAroline Brede combination/subdivision of four lots into three at Lake Independence
according to Planning Commission recommendations; payment of a sewer and water connection
charge in the amount of $4518, at the time a building permit is secured; use of the garage
limited to present owner and constructed according to setback requirements and with place-
ment of house, predetermined; limitation of access to beach lots if research of old rec-
ords permit such limitation.
Motion declared carried
6. FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to table the matter until October 8, 1985.
Motion declared carried
7. BANK DEPOSITORY
Moved by Heideman, seconded by SCherer to designate the First National Bank of Minneapolis
as a second depository for city funds.
Motion declared carried
8. MEDINA MANOR, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 8:00 P.M.
Glenn Cook reported that the cost of the construction of streets in the Medina Manor sub-
division would be $64,033.20; $48,678.44 for street construction and $15,354.77 for storm
sewer installation. He explained that the cost for street construction was 25% higher
than originally estimated and that eleven lots would be assessed $4425. each.
Dennis Anderson, 1085 Oak Circle read a letter objecting to the proposed project, signed
by all of the property owners.
Glenn Cook answered Item 1 of the letter regarding two different prices for gravel: he
stated that the difference in price was due to the fact that a higher price was being
charged for replacement in dirveways.
Regarding Item 2, Clearing of Trees; he stated that the owner of the property wanted
the storm sewer in a different area, necessitating removal of trees. 3
Thomas Anderson asked if the city had the ability to cancel the project.
Mr. Cook reported that the contracts had not been mailed to Buffalo Bituminous for sig-
nature. He explained that 1986 costs might remain the same with street construction costs
to be less but storm sewer costs to be higher.
Wayne Mandat, 1082 Oak Circle, asked if the work would begin after the Hunter Dr. project
and if their streets would be uncomplete all winter.
Engineer, Mike Lynch, stated that there are about two days work on Hunter Dr.; that both
Hunter Dr. and Willow Dr. would be paved before work would begin in Medina Manor; that the
first mat would be put on the street this fall with final work completed in 1986.
Dick Lecy, 1025 Highcrest Dr., asked if rebidding the project might generate a lower bid.
'tick Broderson, 1932 Highcrest Dr., asked why there were only two bidders.
Mr. Cook stated that there were five planholders and two bidders with the size of the pro-
ject and the time of year possibly being a reason for the number of bids.
Dennis Anderson suggested waiting until 1986 and perhaps more competitive bids might be
received.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing was closed at 8:15 P.M.
Anne Heideman stated that there is no assurance that a bid will be lower in 1986.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to withdraw the bid award to Buff to Bituminous for
the Medina Manor street construction project and rebid the project in 1986.
Motion declared carried
9. HUNTER DR, NORTH, STREET IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 8:20 P.M.
Glenn Cook reported that the cost of the HUnter Dr. street improvements would be $180,344.11
assessed to property owners as follows: off Hunter Dr. units; on Hunter Dr. units, plus
front footage; off Hunter Dr. units plus front footage if abutting Hunter Dr. or Comanche Tr.;
and the cities portion.
Leonard Zimney, 2755 Hunter Dr., asked for an explanation o the assessments for corner lots.
Mr. Cook stated that the unit cost would be one-half and when Medina Rd. or Hamel Rd. was
done he would be assessed for another one-half unit for that project plus front footage costs.
Mr. Zimney asked for an explanation of the deferrment policy.
Mr. Cook explained that when Holaseks, WCCO and the Johnson properties are built upon, or in
10 years, maximum, the assessments, now deferred, would be paid.
Mr. Zimney stated that at the last public hearing the city was told that residents were being
asked to pay to much with the cities share at 25% and now the city is scheduled to pay only
20 % of the costs.
Steve Shallbetter, 3375 Hunter Dr., reported that he had been assessed for the street project
when the sewer and water was installed and he now was being assessed a second time.
Mr. Cook explained that the street had been used for 15 years and owners are not being
assessed more than the cost of the improvement.
Mr. Shallbetter asked if the balance of the assessments to those on the existing street was
for base work on the southerly portion of Hunter Dr.
Mr. Cook stated that the cost was for bituminous surfacing.
Wilfred Scherer stated that the city had already spent more than $5000 on the road.
Joe Holasek, 3212 Hunter Dr., stated that he did not agree that the road would hold up and
that he and Mrs. Johnson were paying for 25% of the project cost.
Joe LaBore, 433 Red Fox Tr., asked how properties in the Lutz subdivision were being assessed.
Mr.Cook stated that the proposal is to assess 15 units to this project and the remainder at
the time Hamel Rd. is completed.
Mr. LaBore asked why the expensive upgrading was necessary.
William Reiser explained that several years ago the road was impassible in the spring and
that gradually it has been brought up to gravel specifications.
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6 Thomas Anderson explained that the city is trying to develop certain through streets
in the city and the policy for Hunter Dr. north is similar to that of Hunter Dr. south,
with the city paying for a portion of the costs.
Bernadine Johnson, owner of 40 acre parcel, asked for an explanation of her assessments.
Mr. Cook stated that the city had looked at the possibility of that property being developed
into 12 lots, according to the soils map, with$3991.50 being assessed at this time and
$9300 paid when property is developed or within 10 years.
Mrs. Johnson asked why 12 units was being used when it is one parcel at the present time.
Thomas Anderson stated that she would have a choce of whichever policy she wanted to use.
Mr. Johnson stated that she did not want either one as she did not want the road improved.
2i,.m Lutz, developer of Lutz Elm Creek Estates, stated that people being represented by the
Council do not want the improvement and that they spoke against it at the first public
hearing, so he asked why the work was being done.
Mr. Shallbetter stated that he did not want the road.
Mr. Anderson stated that the decision to make the road improvement had been made by Council.
Dennis Vee, 3315 Red Fox Tr., asked if property values would increase by the amount being
assessed.
Mr. Anderson stated that he believed values would increase as owners would no longer need
to travel on gravel roads.
Mr. Vee asked if Hunter Farms residents would be assessed again when those streets were
redone.
Mr. Anderson stated that those streets should last for 20 years.
Mr. Vee asked if the Council would put that in writing for the residents.
Gerald Dykhoff, owner of corner lot abutting Hunter Dr., asked if the two corner lots on
Hunter Dr. and Red Fox Dr. could be put into the sewer district as they were being assessed
$2500 more than other lots on Red Fox Dr.
ten Zimney stated that he did not believe the property values would increase and that
other residents of the city would benefit more than those paying for it, thus the city
should be paying more of the cost.
Dennis Vee asked what the latest date would be for anyone paying off the assessment so
it would'nt be assessed.
Donna Roehl stated that November loth would be the deadline for prepayments.
pianne Lundber, 3475 Hunter Dr., asked if a study had been done regarding how much the
traffic had increased on Hunter Dr. south, since the road was blacktopped. She stated
that she did not want to live on a thorofare.
Wilfred Scherer stated that a traffic count had not been done but he did not believed that
it had increased.
Police Chief Sankey stated that there had been some increase due to traffic toward Long
lake and that the speed had also increased.
Jim Lutz explained that he would be putting streets, sewer and water in his development,
at his expense, he asked if Hunter Dr. properties would be assisting him. He also asked
for an explanation of how his property value would be increased.
Thomas Anderson stated that his street and Red Fox Dr. would connect.
Mr. Lutz explained that he did not want, nor need, the connection but he had been told by
the city that it must be done.
Steve Shallbetter stated that his property value would not increase as he already lived
on a blacktopped street.
Mr. Cook explained that the northerly blacktopped portion of the street would be overlayed
and would be good for another 15 or 20 years.
Sandy Klein, 450 Rd. Fox Tr., stated that the existing road is taking the heavy traffic
of school buses and garbage trucks on a daily basis and that residents of her area have
one garbage hauler so as to protect the road.
Ray Essendrup, 3300 Red Fox Dr., asked what percentage of the traffic is local versus
through traffic.
Anne Heideman stated that there was no way to make that determination.
Mr. LaBore stated that the city should be paying for a larger portion of the cost because
the road is a significant north/south street.
Anne Heideman asked if property owners would feel comfortable paying greater taxes to im-
prove a road somewhere else in the city.
Ross Gronfield, 3200 Carriage Dr., stated that the improvement reduces maintenance costs
of the street and frees up city money for use on other roads.
Jerome Roehl, 405 Hamel Rd., stated that thirteen property owners on 1200 ft. of street,
that had been blacktopped and assessed at the time the sewer was installed, would be
paying $35,000 toward the cost of the project.
Mr. Cook stated that he had figured $21,000 for 800 ft.
Mr. Roehl explained that the original blacktop had extended to the end of the sewer line.
Sharon Gronfield, 3200 Carriage Dr., asked why all of the assessments on large parcels
could not be deferred for longer than 10 years as owners would be forced to sell their
property to pay the assessments.
Mr. Cook stated that 10 years was the length of the bond sale.
Jim Lutz asked what the benefit of the project would be to property owners.
Mr. Anderson stated that they would have a paved road.
Mr. Lutz stated that those that want a paved road should then be the ones to pay.
Robert Mitchell explained that the city could assess for road maintenance and that the
Council is trying to keep the same policy for all road improvements.
Jerry Roehl asked if the sealcoating project on Willow Dr. had been assessed.
Mr. Anderson stated that the city does not assess for sealcoating.
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Sandy Klein asked if new fabric would be placed on the road.
Jim Dillman stated that the fabric that had been used did not last so a fabric similar to
that used on Tamarack Dr., which had lasted for 7 years, would be placed on Hunter Dr.
Mr. Anderson stated that faulty areas would be dug out, plus a great deal of tiling had
already been done by the city road department.
Joe Holasek stated that there will be three or four times more traffic if the road is
blacktopped and he did not believe that it would hold up under all that traffic.
Gerald Dykhoff asked what the implication of putting the Holasek property into the sewer
district would be as he believed that being sewered would be the only way that property
could be developed.
Bruce Neumann, 25 Hamel Rd., stated that no one had spoken for the road and that some
people would be forced to sell their property or pay the assessments in 10 years. He
asked if a public vote were taken would the Council listen to the people.
John Armstrong, 3000 Carriage Dr., asked if this road would then be a major thorofare.
Robert Mitchell stated that the city is trying to fix roads that have the majority of
traffic because the County will not construct anorth/south road.
Mr. Armstrong stated that the property owners are not receiving benefit for the savings
that will be realized and used somewhere else in the city, plus more money will be generated
through taxes, when properties are developed.
Dennis vee stated that he would like assurance from the Council that they will not be
assessed again in 10 years, as he did not believe that the road would last for 10 years.
Mr. Anderson stated that this Council can not bind future Council's by such an assurance.
Jim Lutz stated that it is the cities obligation to maintain roads and the Council is
asking a few people to pay for a major road improvement.
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a s i t i s u n b u i l d a b l e ; n o t c h a r g i n g i n t e r e s t o n d e f e r r e d a s s e s s m e n t s .
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M o t i o n d e c l a r e d c a r r i e d
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m a d e r e p a i r s t o t h e w a t e r l i n e s a n d c h a n g e s i n w a t e r c o n s u m p t i o n s o t h e n u m b e r o f u n i t s
a s s i g n e d t o t h e c l u b s h o u l d b e r e d u c e d .
J a c k i e V a l e r i u s , m a n a g e r o f R o l l i n g G r e e n , a s k e d w h y t h e n u m b e r o f u n i t s a t t h e c l u b h a d
r i s e n f r o m 2 3 t o 4 5 .
D o n n a R o e h l e x p l a i n e d t h a t o r i g i n a l l y l a r g e p r o p e r t y o w n e r s h a d a g r e e d t o b e i n g a s s e s s e d
f o r a n u m b e r o f u n i t s a n d R o l l i n g G r e e n h a d r e c e i v e d 2 0 , b u t w h e n t h e H a m e l W e l l w a s c o n -
s t r u c t e d i n 1 9 8 3 t h e p r o p e r t y w a s r e e v a l u a t e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e M e t r o W a s t e C o n t r o l f o r m u l a
a n d i t w a s d e t e r m i n e d t h a t t h e c o r r e c t a m o u n t o f u n i t s w a s 4 5 . S h e e x p l a i n e d t h a t w h e n
M e d i n a R e c r e a t i o n s b u i l t t h e i r n e w b u i l d i n g t h e y h a d t o p a y f o r a n a d d i t i o n a l 1 5 u n i t s .
M r . C o o k e x p l a i n e d t h a t a n e v a l u a t i o n o f w a t e r u s a g e b y t h e C o u n t r y C l u b , M e d i n a R e c -
r e a t i o n s , M e d i n a M o t e l , A l p a n a a n d T w i n C i t y M o n o r a i l h a d b e e n d o n e b y t h e C l e r k w i t h
t h e n u m b e r o f u n i t s a s s i g n e d b y M e t r o W a s t e C o n t r o l c o m p a r e d t o u n i t s a c t u a l l y u s e d
a c c o r d i n g t o w a t e r u s a g e .
P e g g y R a s m u s s e n , o w n e r o f t h e C o u n t r y s i d e C a f e , a s k e d i f t h e r e w a s a n y r e c o u r s e a g a i n s t
t h e C o n t r a c t o r a n d w h a t b e n e f i t w o u l d b e r e a l i z e d b e c a u s e o f t h e p r o j e c t . S h e a s k e d i f
a d d i t i o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t w o u l d b e a l l o w e d a s a r e s u l t o f t h e r e p a i r .
T h o m a s A n d e r s o n s t a t e d t h a t s a v i n g s m a y b e r e a l i z e d i n t h e a m o u n t p a i d t o M e t r o W a s t e
C o n t r o l f o r t r e a t m e n t c h a r g e s .
Ron Batty stated that he did not know if the Contractor could be held responsible.
Mrs. Rasmussen stated that the Hamel area had received several assessments in the past 329
few years and that Council should take that into consideration when determining an
assessment policy for the project.
George Favorite, 5205 Hwy. 101, asked why he was being assessed when no work was done on
Hwy. 101.
Mr. Cook explained that the entire Hamel area had been assessed, as all would benefit from
reduced payments to Metro Waste Control. He stated that a study completed several years ago
had predicted infiltration would be decreased by 60% if the lines were repaired.
Gerald Dykhoff, 562 Hwy. 55, asked if the project had reduced infiltration.
Mr. Cook explained that monitoring had just begun at the lift station and that savings
would not occur until 1987.
Jim Lutz, 4645 Brockton Lane, asked if it would be worthwhile investigating the work done
by the contractor.
Mr. Anderson stated that it might be wise to review the project and the contracts.
Bruce Neumann, 25 Hamel Rd., stated that he assumed he was being assessed for two units
because he rents the upstairs of his house. He stated that an assessment of $300-400
would be better than the $750 originally discussed.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing closed at 10:35 P.M.
Robert Mitchell stated that due to the fact that DAryl Uphoff is a member of the same law
firm he is associated with, he would abstain from discussions and voting on the matter.
Council discussed the number of units that should be assessed and the dollar amount per unit.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-105, approving the Hamel Sewer
Repair Assessment roll at $400 per unit, assessed for 10 years at 9% interest; no reduction
in the number of presently assessed units for any parcel; an incremental annual increase
in the form of connection charges for those connecting to the system.
Motion declared carried Absent -Mitchell
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-106, scheduling a Public
Hearing to receive value evidence on January 21, 1986, for the following property owners
who had submitted written objection: Bruce Neumann, Alpana Aluminum, Twin City Monorail,
Rolling Green Country Club, Murphy Properties, Wally Cates for Colonial Drive In Theatre.
Motion declared carried Absent -Mitchell
11. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT, CONTINUED
Hunter Farms Subdivision, Barns
JoEllen Hurr reviewed memo and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the
possibility of creating a new zoning district to allow structures for horses, 75 ft. from
a property line, as specifically requested by Hunter Farms residents.
Ross Gronfield reported that riding has been done on the streets but that they could ride
along the rear lot lines of the lots adjacent to drainage easement in their subdivision.
Thomas Anderson stated that he would propose that barns be kept 150 ft. from the road
right-of-way.
Wilfred Scherer asked who would police the requirement that an owner have a maximum of two
horses and what would happen if residents wanted to keep animals other than horses.
Mr. Gronfield stated that they had specifically spoken to two horses per lot and that some
residents would not have signed the petition if other animals were to be -allowed. He
reported that 100% of the residents had signed as well as several owners of vacant lots.
Robert Mitchell asked how removal of manure would be enforced.
JoEllen Hurr stated that PCA regulations require twice a year removal and the city has an
ordinance.
Dennis Vee reported that Steve Leuer had said that he would remove the manure twice a year
and haul to his fathers farm in Plymouth.
330 Thomas Anderson asked how long a colt needed to be kept with a mare.
Anne Heideman stated that 6 months was sufficient time.
Mr. Anderson stated that the Council needed to think about other areas of the city that
might want similar rezoning.
JoEllen Hurr stated that was the reason the Planning Commission had recommended language
regarding a rezoning for a maximum of 100 acres or 25 contiguous lots.
Robert Mitchell suggested that only existing developments could apply for such rezoning
with new developments not to be considered at a later date.
Wilfred Scherer stated that the Horseowners Association should have been included in the
discussions.
Mr. Vee stated that this is a different type of property use than that of the Horseowners
Association.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to authorize preparation of a resolution approving
the rezoning of the Hunter Farms subdivision to allow animal barns 75 ft. from rear and
side yard lot lines and 150 ft. from front lot lines; limit of two horses per parcel;
manure removal three times per year; July 1, 1986 the deadline for existing structures
to be brought into compliance with regulations and other recommendations included in the
Planning Commission motion for approval.
Motion declared carried
Minnegasco Agreement
Council discussed the prepared
$39,792. in three installments
along Hwy. 55.
JoEllen Hurr explained that an
the service area.
agreement with Minnegasco whereby the city is to pay
to Minnegasco, as its share of constructing gas lines
area either side of the highway had been designated as
Ron Batty explained the paragraph regarding the cities endeavor to have a bill passed
by the Legislature, authorizing expenditure of city funds.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the
Minnegasco agreement regarding gas service along Hwy. 55, to Willow Dr.
Motion declared carried
Hunter Trail Partnership, Subdivision
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 85-107, granting final plat
approval to the Hunter Trail Partnership subdivision.
Motion declared carried
Tom Haislet, House Moving
JoEllen Hurr explained that Tom Haislet was asking for approval to move the farm house
from North Ridge Farms to a parcel of land on Homestead Tr. She stated that Loren Kohnen,
Building Inspector, had suggested that the Council discuss the matter and that all abutt-
ing property owners be notified of the project.
Tom Haislet presented a letter signed by Frank Fleischaker and Phil Reimer, the two affected
neighbors, not objecting to the house being moved to the property.
Robert Mitchell asked if the Haislets were aware of the Building Code requirements for
bringing the house to meet current Building Code standards.
Mr. Haislet stated that he was familiar with the list prepared by the Building Inspector.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to allow Tom Haislet to move the house and garage
from North Ridge Farms to Lot 2, Byington Acres, with the applicant required to comply
with current Building Code regulations.
Motion declared carried
E.K. Younger, Subdivision
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to enter into a Development Agreement and Private
Roadway Agreement with E.K. Younger for subdivision on Willow Dr. and Co. Rd. 24.
Motion declared carried
12. WRIGHT HENNEPIN ELECTRIC ASSESSMENTS, WILLOW DR. SOUTH 331
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-108, scheduling hearing
on January 21, 1986 for Wright-hennepin Electric, to receive information regarding property
valuations forobjections to Willow Dr. South Special Assessments.
Motion declared carried
13. REVENUE SHARING PUBLIC HEARING, 11:45P.M.
Donna Roehl reported that the purpose of the hearing was to receive suggestions from the
public for expenditure of Revenue Sharing funds for Entitlement Period 17, estimated to
be $16,000. She explained that in the past capital improvement items had been purchased,
such as police cars, copy machines and the computer.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing was closed at 11:50 P.M.
Council decided that funds received should continue to be approved on an individual basis
for capital improvement items..
14. BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to pay the bills; Order Checks # 4156-4231 in the
amount of $183,561.50 and Payroll Checks # 8529-8553 in the amount of $14,012.97.
Motion declared carried
15. BUDGET
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Mitchell to finalize the 1986 Budget at the October 8, 1985
Special Meeting.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 12:20 A.M.
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Clerk -Treasurer
October 1, 1985