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The Council of the City of Medinm Let in regular session on Tuesday, October 4, 1977 at
7:40 P.M.
Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Cbun.cilmembers, Thomas Crosby, William Reiser,
Nancy Laurent, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, Jeanne Mabusth; Attorney, Richard Schieffer
Minutes of September 20, 1977: Nancy Laurent requested that "if the amount of check is
correct," be added to Motion under item 14, Page 172.
Thomas Crosby asked that spelling of"MUSA" be corrected in item 15, page 173.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept minutes of September 20, 1977
as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously
1. JOE HOLASEK
Mr. Holasek discussed the potential sale of his property and what he could offer a prospect-
ive buyer in regards to sewer service. Council informed Mr. Holasek that he should have such
a buyer contact the Planning Commission and that the Metro Waste Control could be contacted
as to possible expansion of the system..
2. REVENUE SHARING PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P.M.
Clerk informed those present that there will be an allotment of $15,591 for Medina during
Entitlement Period 9 of Revenue Sharing Funding, also some of the previous projects that
have been funded in Medina.
Wayne Neddermeyer asked if there was any in -put from those in attendance as to possible
projects.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously
3. DAVID GATES
Mr. Gates presented bill from Day Plumbing for $3034 tolay sewer and water lines across
Hamel Rd. and d he discussed the fact that there should have been a stub to the property atT
the time the amel sewer and water project was installed. He felt that the city should be
paying fora portion or all of the bill. Engineer, Lyle Swanson felt that the city could
have had the work done for less money and that the city may have some responsibility but
old records must be checked.
Thomas Crosby stated that if properties are assessed then owners should not have to pay
huge sums of money to connect to utilities at a later date.
Wayne Neddermeyer felt that the manhole should be the cities expense.
Richard Schieffer stated that if work had been done when the original project was completed
costs could have been assessed against the entire project, now the expenses would have to
be taken from the bonding fund. He also advised that the matter be tabled until the entire
project is completed and inspected and until investigation of records kept from the original
project.
Nancy Laurent discussed with Mr. Gates the digging up of Hamel Rd. Mr. Gates stated that he
had informed city personnel that he would be digging up the road.
Council discussed the fact that there are 2 lots in the Medina Creekside plat that were never
assessed for sewer and water.
Matter was tabled until old records can be checked regardingdiscussions on the project in 1968.
4. PUBLIC HEARING, JOHN EISINGER BOAT STORAGE AND ZONING AMENDMENT
Jeanne Mabusth read the public hearing notice, her memo and previous minutes.
Joe Bizzano discussed his objection to the North Star Marina operation but felt that the
Planning Commission recommendations were the proper approach to the application.
Wayne Neddermeyer felt that old barns could be made useful by allowing owners to use for
such a project.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously
Public hearing closed at 9:15 P.M.
Richard Schieffer suggested that reasons for allowing such a project be added to the
minutes including Medina's view of the city being maintained as rural.
Wayne Neddermeyer suggested entering into a contract with John Eisinger.
Richard Schieffer stated that the Zoning Administrator could supply a list of reasons for
amending the zoning code including use of old buildings, economically.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Bancy Laurent to table the matter pending Zoning Admin-
istrators preparation of rationale for adoption of the zoning amendment and pending prepar-
ation of a contract limiting term and assignability of the permit with the involved owner.
Motion carried unanimously
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John Eisinger stated that there is a time element involved as the boats must be taken out of
the lakes.
Thomas Crosby stated that the city could not rush into a dedision but that Mr. Eisinger could
gather from the conversation Council's favorable opinions and could act accordingly.
5. CITY PLANNER
Jeanne Mabusth introduced Charles Riesenberg, prospective planner, who would be working for
the acceptance of Medina's Development Guide Plan.
He gave background of his firm and discussed briefly his ideas for changes and additions to
Medina's plan and codes.
Be also stated that he would return on October 18th with a program for Medina.
Thomas Crosby stated that he would be available to work with a planner on this project.
6. BUILDING INSPECTOR
Jeanne Mabusth introduced Gary Fredin as a prospective building inspector who gave background
and present work status. He stated that he would prefer to do just the inspections with the
book work to be done by office help. He discussed fee schedule and a contract agreement.
7. HOLY NAME UTILITIES
Richard Schieffer stated that he had
from them.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by
execute'hgreement for joint usage of
the Church of Holy Name.
Motion carried unanimously
forwarded the agreement to Plymouth and had not heard
William Reiser to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
Water and Sewer facilities with Plymouth in respect to
8. ROBERT HEBZYNSKI
Jeanne Mabusth presented application of Mr. Hebzynski for a variance to construct a garage
20 ft. from the street on Lot 6 Block 8, Independence Beach. He presented written approval
of the two neighboring property owners, David Pfeffer and Robert Higgins.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant a front yard variance of 30 ft. to
Robert Hebzynski to permit construction of a 24' x 24' garage on Lot 6, Block 8, Independence
Beach, due to difficulty of placing garage elsewhere on lot and acknowledging that the garage
would be in line with neighboring garages and the consent of adjacent land owners has been
obtained.
Motion carried unanimously
9. ALLEN TREDEAU
Discussion of the Treadeau property being less than 5 acres because property description in-
cludes footage to the center line of Hunter Dr., making a 5 acre parcel.
Discussion of the Tredeau's providing the city with a quit claim deed for that portion of the
road right-of-way.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant a variance to Al Tredeau to build
on property on Hunter Dr. because the property owner had been mislead by information provided by
the seller and with the understanding that the Tredeau's will provide a Quit Claim Deed.to the
:ity for that portion of Hunter Dr. fronting their property and that the City will waive
aariance fee.
Motion carried unanimously
10. LE0 LUND BOND
Letter had been received from Mr. Lund asking for an extension of time on his bond, until
&e f veibaeqll7, regarding roadcomp a on.
y agreed to the time extension.
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11. ROGER SCHMIDT BOND
Mr. Schmidt has informed engineer that he has a contractor engaged to do the blacktopping of
his parking lot and hopefully will have the work completed by the October 9th completion date.
12. CHIPPEWA ROAD
Lyle Swanson stated that names of property owners along Chippewa Rd. have been given to
the attorney and they will be contacted regarding their giving easements to the city.
13. TRA CORPORATION
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 77-35 approving div-
ision -combination of the TRA Corp. with a fee of $150 to be paid by the owners.
Motion carried unanimously
14. JEFF HOWARD
Jeanne Mabusth was advised to contact Mr. Howard and inform him that his animal cages should
be so placed as to reflect a boarding nature and that he should erect appropriate signs.
15, T.Arthur's (Tom Green)
Police Officer Jerome LaFond explained that the establishment has a majority of underage
customers. Richard Schieffer explained that if Council were to deny the application the
applicant could appear and ask for reconsideration.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to deny T. Arthur's cigarette license
because a majority of patrons are under the age requirement for purchasing cigarettes.
Motion carried unanimously
16. NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO.
Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 77-36 regarding
NW Bell's request to bury cable along the Enterprise Properties Development road with the
provision that no work be done until the road has been accepted by the city and the cable
is buried a minimum of 36 inches.
Motion carried unanimously
17. TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY
Clerk, Donna Roehl, informed Council that the County has appraised Lots 17 & 18, Block 2 and
Lots 10, 11, 17 & 20 in Block 6, Independence Beach at $1500 each. The next step in the sale
of these lots is to request a private sale from Hennepin County.
Council also discussed the assessment procedure regarding the recent purchase of a tax for-
feit lot in Independence Beach that had not been assessed in 1975. Donna Roehl informed
Council that she would contact the owner and inform him of the assessments that would be
levied against the property.
18. NURSING SERVICE
Council asked Donna Roehl to attend a meeting in Crystal and secure information regarding
the proposed joint powers agreement.
19. BILLS
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to pay the bills: Order checks # 6962 -
7014 in the amount of $20,274.85 and Payroll checks # 4643-4668 in the amount of $ 6021.31.
Motion carried unanimously
20. NORTHWEST CINEMA CORPORATION ( COLONIAL DRiV.S IN)
Discussion of resolution forwarded from the Northwest Sub. Chamber of Commerce regarding
poor management of the Colonial Drive In Theatre and also the letter from Northwest Cinema
requedtitg_reconsideration of fees charged them in connection with hazardous building remov
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis that Council not reconsider its posistion
regarding charging of fees and that they concur with resolution of Chamber of Commerce.
Also to forward a copy of the Chamber of Commerce letter and any others that may be received.
Motion carried unanimously
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21. DEPARTMENT CHAIRMANSHIPS
Wayne Neddermeyer informed Council members that he wished to dispense with chairmanships
of various departments for the time being and deal with various situations by himself.
Ee listed several problems which have arisen recently.
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to recopgnize the Mayors right to
take part in departmental affairs without their consultation with appointed chairmen.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 12:20 A.M.
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Clerk Mayor
October 4, 1977
ORDER CHECKS OCTOBER 4, 1977
6962 Municipal Clerks & Finance Officers Assn.
6963 Schaeffer & Carson
6964 McCombs -Knutson
6965 Metro Animal Patrol Services
6966 Wright -Hennepin Elecgric
6967 Crow River News
6968 Northwestern Bell Telephone
6969 Amoco oil Co.
6970 Don E. Mayer, Inc.
6971 Mobil Oil Credit Corp.
6972 Physicans Health Plan
6973 Dorweiler Agency, Inc.
6974 Wayzata Insurance Agency
6975 Lufkin Medical Laboratories
6976 North Memorial Medical Center
6977 Wayzata Sheet Metal Works
6978 Hamel Lumber & Supply
6979 LeRoy Giese
6980 Woodlake Sanitar* Landfill
6981 Bertelson Bros., Inc.
6982 Donna Roehl
6983 Jet Quick Printing
6984 Harris Office Equipment
6985 Reynolds Welding Co.
6986 Fortin Hardware Co.
6987 Leef Bros., Inc.
6988 Safety-Kleen Corp.
6989 Metro Waste Control Commission
6990 Jeanne Mabusth
6991 Long Lake Ford Tractor
6992 Perrys Truck Repair & Welding
6993 Bury & Carlson, Inc.
6994 W. G. Pearson, Inc.
6995 Bryan Aggregates, Inc.
6996 Gopher Sign Co.
6997 Stevens Well Drilling
6998 AWWA Publications Dept.
6999 Tonka Equipment Co.
7000 Feed -Rite Controls, Inc.
7001 Northern States Power Co.
7002 Paul Ogland
7003 Bergerson-Caswell, Inc.
7004 Water Products Co.
7005 Metro Waste Control Commission
7006 Heins Plumbing & Heating
7007 State of Minnesota - Sales Tax
7008 Loren Leuer
7009 Mark Schlosser
7010 PERA
7011 State of Minn. Sales Tax
7012 Western Life Ins. Co.
7013 Loretto Towing
7014 Earl Day and Sons
10.00
620.41
232.80
35.50
217.88
10.17
96.05
116.62
193.13
239.00
557.38
37.00
643.00
11.00
15.00
136.50
86.15
15.00
10.00
10.12
3.67
22.10
42.00
15.80
219.80
5.00
24.50
8,538.75
36.30
177.92
253.96
333.30
204.44
3,083.52
228.60
24.00
6.00
44.25
334.26
494.43
4.28
18.70
447.67
793.82
175.50
143.25
12.50
119.00
724.74
231.16
1.80
190.45
26.67
20,274.85
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PAYROLL CHECKS OCTOBER 4, 1977
4643 Charles Hoover 2
.4
4644 Jerome LaFond 412ff6
66334
4645 Michael Rouillard
4646 Thomas Crosby 50.00
4647 Nancy Laurent 50.00
4648 William Reiser 50.00
4649 Arthur Theis 50.00
4650 Wayne Neddermeyer 70.00
4651 Robert Dressel 330.41
4652 Ronald Duran. 381,77
4653 VOID
4654 LeRoy Giese 277.85
4655 Paul Ogland 309.28
4656 Scott Mabusth 470:53(8)
4657 Robert Anderson
4658 Physicians Health Plan 10.74
4659 Western Life Ins. Co. 25.32
4660 Director of Int. Rev. 810.30
4661 Comm. of Tax. Er64
4662 State of Minn. Soc. Sec. 4663 PERA
4664 Verna Hoover 27.00
4665 Donna Roehl 359.50
4666 Jeanne Mabusth 269.73
4667 Sylvia Rudolph 160.63
4668 Michael Rouillard 32.50
6,021.31