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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/04/77 CCM174 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 175 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. [7( 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 177 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. A ie."6/,‘ 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 r 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