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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/08/85 Special CCM33` The Council of the City of Medina met in Special session on Tuesday, October 8, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers, William Reiser, Mayor Pro Tem, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Heideman, Robert Mitchell; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roeh1; Planning and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineer Glenn Cook Absent: Mayor, Thomas Anderson 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to discuss the following additional items: Lakeshore Ave. Drainage Problem Private Driveway Bonds. Motion declared carried 2. FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to amend the contract with Custom Fire by deducting $2358. from the agreed upon purchase price for equipment for Pumper; revised purchase price to be $76,765.00. Motion declared carried 3. LAKESHORE AVE. DRAINAGE Wilfred Scherer and Jim Dillman reported that a culvert on Lakeshore Ave. had collapsed and would need to be replaced as soon as possible. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to authorize the replacement of the culvert at an est- imated cost of $3500 for the culvert and $3500 for the replacement. Motion declared carried 4. PRIVATE DRIVEWAY BONDS JoEllen Hurr explained that Ed Younger was concerned about the fact that if he posted a bond for construction of a private driveway in his subdivision, the money would not be returned to him soon enough to pay the contractor. She stated that although it is now policy to require financial guarantee for private roads there is no provision in the ordinance. Wilfred Scherer stated that John Schoening who will be doing the work for Mr. Younger could not understand why a bond needed to be posted. Donna Roehl stated that something should be printed, somewhere, that a developer could be made aware of the requirement. Robert Mitchell stated that the requirement is included in the private roadway agreement. Council agreed that no Ordinance amendment was necessary. 5. 1986 BUDGET Council made several revisions to the 1986 Budget. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to approve the 1986 Budget and to certify the foll- owing to Hennepin County for 1986 tax collection: General Purposes--$628,919; City Hall General Obligation Bonds--$23,400. Motion declared carried 6. HWY. 55 WATER TRUNK LINE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 7:40 P.M. Glenn Cook explained that the cost to extend the water line from Co. Rd. 116 to Willow Dr. n-?s $628,933. He presented a sample assessment roll including properties in Tax Increment District 1-1 being assessed at $1000 per acre. He suggested that Council discuss the poss- ibility of assessing Wright -Hennepin Electric, M and P utilities and Aunt Jens Motel. Donna Roeh1 presented comments written by Mayor Anderson whereby he suggested assessing as discussed earlier, only to those in the Tax Increment District. Glenn Cook agreed that originally Council had only discussed including those properties with others to pay if and when they connected, at the same price. Wally Cates, 4522 Willow Dr., asked if he would have to pay $160,0(10 if he connected his house to the water system, as he owns 160 acres. Glenn Cook stated that an area would need to be defined at that time. Richard Schieffer stated that a study of how and what connection fee would be charged for vacant properties, would need to be done. Mr. Cates asked how much the Anderson Co. would be assessed. Mr. Cook stated their assessment would be $25,000. Mr. Cates asked if they had not estimated that a water reservoir would cost them $36,000. Mr. Cook explained that they would be saving through the assessment process. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to close the Public Hearing. Motion declared carried Public Hearing closed at 7:55 P.M. 333 Robert Mitchell asked if Muller and Pribyl could be charged at a later date as they have written a letter objecting to an assessment. Mr. Cook stated that would be possible and suggested deleting those properties not in the Tax Increment District from the Assessment Roll. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 85-109, approving the Assessment Roll for the Hwy. 55 Water Trunk Line by assessing A and P Partnership, Dickey Natural Sys- tems and Medina Industrial Park. Motion declared carried 7. WILLOW DR, NORTH, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING, 8:00 P.M. Glenn Cook explained that the cost of the road improvement project is $112,971.51 and he suggested an assessment roll whereby Wally Cates property would be assessed for a resident- ial equivalent street. Wally Cates, 4522 Willow Dr., explained that he had told the Anderson Co. that he had no objection to their building on the site nor improving the road if he would not be charged for it, as he had no use for a 9 ton road. He stated that the driveway to his barn had been closed off by the project. William Reiser asked if he had intentions of developing the property. Mr. Cates stated that he could not afford to develop as he would need to pay for the water line and the street and he was having difficulty trying to do something with the Drive In Theatre property. Wilfred Scherer asked Mr. Cates if he would feel more comfortable if the property were zoned Industrial. Robert Mitchell asked how many housing units Mr. Cates could get on his property. Mr. Cook stated there was a possibility of 12 and if assessed at $775 as the properties in Hunter Farms the assessment could be $9300 plus 1300 ft. x $3.00 per ft. for a total of $13,200. Mr. Cates stated that he could not even use all of the 40 acres as there is a pond and wet area on the 40 acres. He presented a letter of objection stating that he would withdraw it if he were assessed the $2200 as originally discussed but he believed that the responsiblity for the road remained with the Anderson Co. Wally Jarvais, representing the Anderson Co. stated that they have always agreed that they were responsible for constructing the road but if Mr. Cates was to receive benefit he be- lieved that he should be charged with some of the cost. Donna Roehl reported that Blackfoot Tr. and Arrowhead Dr. were built at a developers expense but once built any abutting property owner could use them without being charged. Anne Heideman stated that those roads were gravel roads. Richard Schieffer stated that the Anderson Co. Conditional Use Permit states that they are responsible for an upgraded street which will be charged for under Chapter 429 of State Statutes. Robert Mitchell asked if the City is obligated to then assess the Anderson Co. for the entire cost. Mr. Schieffer stated that in his judgement the Anderson Co. is responsible for the street. Mr. Cates stated that the city should enforce the Conditional Use Permit. William Reiser stated that the Anderson Co. should be responsible as stated in that permit. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to close Public Hearing. Motion declared carried Public Hearing closed at 8:25 P.M. 334 Robert Mitchell reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for the Anderson Co. and stated that 1200 ft. of street in included in the permit. Glenn Cook explained the reason for 1300 ft. is because of the hill beyond the Anderson driveway. Mr. Mitchell asked for the amount of the 100 additional feet. Mr. Cook stated that it would be $8687.51. Mr. Schieffer stated that the city could probably prove that amount of benefit to the Cates property. He explained that Council should discuss the revised amount with the Anderson Co. as they too had submitted a letter of objection. Mr. Jarvais stated that he could speak for the Anderson Co. and that they would withdraw their letter of objection and accept an assessment of $104,284. Mr. Cates stated that he would not withdraw his letter of objection if the amount was more than the $2200.00. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 85-110, adopting the Assess- ment roll for Willow Dr. No. for A and P Partnership. Motion declared carried Voting No -Reiser Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 85-111, scheduling a Public Hearing to receive value evidence on January 21, 1986, for Wallace Cates. Motion declared carried Voting No -Reiser William Reiser stated that he believed that the Anderson Co. should be responsible for the entire cost. Wilfred Scherer and Anne Heideman stated that they agreed to assessing the Anderson Co. for 1200 ft. as stated in the Conditional Use Permit. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Clerk -Treasurer ' a or October 8, 1985