HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/12/1989 Special CCM,
) The Council of the City of Medina met in Emergency Session o
12, 1989 at 6:10 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the Compeat Inc
on the Wallace Doerr property at 4405 Co. Rd. 116.
Present: Mayor Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Anne Theis, Wilfr
Schmit; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Police Chief, Ric
Zoning Administrator, Loren Kohnen; Public Works Directo
Attorney, Ron Batty
Absent: Councilmember, Robert Mitchell
Thursday, October
yard waste operation
d Scherer, Stephen
and Rabenort;
, James Dillman;
Thomas Anderson explained that the Planning Commission had made a r-commendation regarding
the Compeat Inc. operation; that a video had been made and pictures had been taken of the
operation at various times of the day and some of the councilmembers had visited the site.
He stated that he had called County Commissioner, Tad Jude, who ha • told him to close down
the operation if it was in violation of city ordinances.
Ted Kuller, 2.702 Parkview Dr., ,ckPd what would now happen to the .ish area at Woodlake
landfill now that Hennepin County would be shipping ash to Illinoi
Thomas Anderson stated that he did not know what affect it would hove on the agreement
with Hennepin County.
Wilfred Scherer stated that Tad Jude had said they wanted to rese e the right to use
Woodlake if it became necessary.
Duane Tinderholm, 4345 Co. Rd. 116, stated that he had timed notes and pictures; that
leaf debagging was done by driving over the bags with a caterpillar and people were pick-
ing junk out of the leaves. He stated that there was a lot of dus; people were wearing
dust masks and his newly painted house is covered with dust.
Allison Winkler, 630 Shawnee Woods Rd., stated that she believed t e hours were to be
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. but she did not think they were abiding by hat, also they were
not keeping the dust under control.
Duane Tinderholm stated that they and started operations at 6:45 A M. on this day and
had quit at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday night.
Wally Doerr stated that his attorney could not be at this meeting out had advised him
to request the city not to take action until he had time to talk with Ron Batty about
the letter that had been written by Mr. Batty. He stated that cit) attorney, Jeff Eng
had come to his property and had not introduced himself but that ..lice officers and
Loren Kohnen had been taken out to see the operation. He stated t at they were in an
experimental stage; that on Wednesday night scrapers and the pulve)izer were moved off
the property; there is a very small amount of debris in the bags s. a smaller dumpster
has been ordered; they have done a remarkable job of keeping debris out of the air
considering the strong winds; the operation is very efficient wit very little plastic
in the leaves.
Loren Kohnen asked how the leaves would be spread without a scra•-r.
Wally Doerr stated there were several options depending on the co dition of the leaves
and where they were on the property. He stated that Ford makes a piece of equipment for
leaves; perhaps a field chopper could be used and maybe the scrap might be brought back.
Rick Rabenort then showed the video of activity at noon and again in the early evening.
Duane Tinderholm stated that there already is a smell.
Ron Batty stated that the next order of business would be an Exec tive Session and when
a decision is to be made Council would come back in regular session.
Executive Session, 6:29 P.M.
Council discussed the Compeat Inc. operation.
Regular Session, 6:44 P.M.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Scherer to file a suit against Com
and Hennepin County to close the leaf operation on the Doerr prop
Motion declared carried
Thomas Anderson stated that the attorney should speak for the co
ing for another appointment.
briefly that the LeFevere, I.,efler law fi
several of the attorneys will be moving
Ron Batty then explained
doors after 38 years and
firm.
Moved by Theis, seconded
at 6:47 P.M.
by Schmit to adjourn. Motion declare
eat Inc., Wally Doerr,
rty, as it exists today
cil and left the meet -
would be closing its
o the Holmes and Graven
rried. Meeting adjourned
Mayor
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Clerk -Treasurer