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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/18/77 CCMI( 8 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, October 18, 1977 at 7:40 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Mayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, Nancy Laurent, Thomas Crosby, William Reiser, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Jeanne Mabusth; Attorney, Richard Schleifer Minutes of October 4, 1977: Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve the minutes of October 4, 1977 as presented. Motion carried unanimously 1. DEAN BAILEY - SHELDON HOFF ASSESSMENTS Richard Schieffer read memo regarding cancellation of Special Assessments, listing 3 situations: 1. Dean Bailey wishes to convert duples to a one family home and have one assessment dropped 2. Sheldon Hoff owns a 30 ft. lot with one full assessment which Mr. Bailey wishes to purchase, combine with his property and have the assessment dropped 3. Anne Theis owns several lots which have individual assessments and wishes to combine and cancel one assessment He explained that under state law the city may change, alter or exclude assessments for 2 reasons: 1. City finds an assessment is excessive, could cancel or make an adjustment after giving notice to allin the assessment district. Then all assessments would need to be adjusted accordingly 2. If Council feels that there are errors or omissions they may cancel or adjust after notifying only the affected property owners. Mr. Schieffer meminded Council that if a number of cases were treated in this manner then there may not be enough funds in the sinking fund and city would be forced to use General Fund monies to pay off bonds. Wayne Neddermeyer felt that there had been no errors made in the original assessment. Earl Anderson, attorney for Sheldon Hoff, explained his clients posistion and the fact that Mr. Hoff would be forced to build on the 30 ft. lot which would be poor land planning, as there already is a house next door on a 30 ft. lot. Nancy Laurent explained that the city will be picking up several assessments on tax forfeit property that is being purchased, thus compensating for the loss of one assessment. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to adopt Resolution 77-37, regarding Assessment of certain lots. Motion carried unanimously Thomas Crosby stated that he would be willing to discuss Mr. Hoff purchasing tax forfeit lots and exchange assessments with the 30 ft. lot. Also Mr. Anderson should provide the city with rationale for his suggestions. 2. JOHN EISINGER BOAT STORAGE, ORDINANCE 166 Jeanne Mabusth read rationale for allowing boats to be stored in agricultural buildings. Discussion of whether or not ordinance should include language regarding number of acres such buildings are to be situated on. Richard Schieffer stated that such conditions could be attached to the Special Use Permit. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to adopt Ordinance No. 166 regarding Boat Storage in Agricultural Buildings and to delte the phrase "situated on or more acres of land," that memo entitled "Use of Agricultural Buildings" be included in minutes as part of cities policy and that form of agreements foriermination of boat storage, as presented to Council, be approved. Motion carried unanimously Thomas Crosby reminded Mr. Eisinger that a Special Use Permit could not be issued until the ordinance has been published and agreement signed, which could be accomplished at the November 1st Council meeting. 3. PLANNER 179 Charles Reisenberg briefly explained the proposal that had been presented to Council. He listed 3 areas to be addressed. Land use, Public Facilities and Implementation of the program. He stated that it would take about 2 years to complete the process. He discussed the need for citizen participation in program planning and that the Planning Commission would be the main body needed for planning. Gunnar Isberg, senior member of the firm, stated that they would need to work with the engineer and the attorney and that they would not establish a policy for a community but would follow a policy that a community set. Discussion of how the forthcoming presentation of Shakopee's plan to the Metro Council will effect other communities. Mr. Isberg explained the charges as listed in the proposal and added that any work beyond that listed in the proposal would be billed at $30 per hour. He did not know if 2 meetings with Metro Council would be sufficient to have the plan approved. Thomas Crosby asked that planners prepare a contract with allowances for attorneys and eng- ineers fees and what timetable for payment would be, also a more specific starting date. Mr. Isberg stated that they would prepare a reasonable estimate of time and fees for the November 1st meeting. 4. ROBERT MULLER, M AND P UTILITIES Jeanne Mabusth presented site plan of M and P Utilities to construct a heavy equipment stor- age garage and repair building on 7 acres between Hwy. 55 and Chippewa Rd. Engineer has recommended a $4000 bond be posted to guarantee site improvements, that a perc- olation test be completed before septic system installation and that completion date be July 15, 1978. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve M and P Utilities site plan dated 10-18-77, subject to the following: 1. Applicant to enter into a development contract with the city 2. Project completion date be July 15, 1978 1 -3 0-7 P 3. Applicant to dedicate a 33 ft. easement along Chippewa Rd. 4. Applicant post a $4000 bond to guarantee site improvements 5. Percolation test be secured before septic system is installed 6. Applicant secure access approval from the State Highway Dept. 7. Shrubs be placed along southern border of parking lot and along eastern border to building 8. 10 parking stalls to be provided, 5 of which are to be blacktopped, reason being that one one half of the building will be heated. If, in the future, the entire building is heated the remainder of the parking area should be blacktopped. Motion carried unanimously 5. DALE EMBRETSON Mr. Embretson appeared to request a variance from the platting ordinance to allow the sale of 2.99 acres along Co. Rd. 166, leaving 6.103 acres to the East that could be platted at a later date. Wayne Neddermeyer felt that platting would be required, that a 33 ft. easement should be pur- chased from the property owner to the south, but if they wished to divide the property into 2 equal parcels this may be allowed because the acreage is near enough to the required 5 acres per parcel. Mr. Embretson informed council that the property owner Aio the east of his property would like to purchase the 6.103 remaining acres and plat with the acreage that he has. Thomas Crosby suggested that Mr. Embretson investigate the possibility of platting which would reduce the immediate profit but would increase the value of the back lot. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to table the matter at this time. Motion carried unanimously >. DON ERICKSON tr. Erickson appeared to discuss his purchase of Lot 1, Block 2 of Luby's Plateau and his plans to purchase an additional 50 x 200 ft. to the south of his lot to add to his parcel. Be also requested permission to build before completion of the replatting. Members discussed Mr. Erickson's request to use Goal Ridge Rd. as an entrance to his property 8l)and the fact that there is a utility easement along the southern property boundary where Mr. Erickson now wishes to addthe additional 50 ft. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to approve the application of Don Erickson to construct a house on"Lot 2 Block 1 of Luby's Plateau according to the recorded plat there- of, Hennepin Co., Minnesota. Also that part of the NW4 of Sec. 25, Twp. 118, Range 23 lying northerly of a line drawn parallel with and 50 ft. South of the South line of said lot 1 and its easterly extension to the centerline of the Town Rd. and, between the southeasterly extension of the West line of said Lot 1 and the centerline of said Town Rd. Henn. Co. Minn" with the following conditions: 1. Property to be replatted 2. Utility easements to be moved to the property boundary 3. Driveway to be constructed upon Goal Ridge Rd. to standards of city engineer Motion carried unanimously 7. ROBERT SCOTT Mr. Scott appeared to request a variance from the platting code to allow him to attach a parcel 170' x 70' to propertyon the south side of Hamel Rd. from the north side of Hamel Rd. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to grant a variance from the platting code to Robert Scott to transfer a 70 x 170' parcel to the East 328 ft. of the NEB of the NW4 of Section 16, Twp. 118N, Range 23 of the 5th P.M.according to U.S. Gov. Survey thereof. Motion carried unanimously 8. ROGER SCHMIDT Motion by Wayne Neddermeyer, seconded by Thomas Crosby to release the bond of Roger Schmidt on the advice of city engineer that Mr. Schmidt has completed the blacktopping of his parking lot Motion carried unanimously 9. CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to approve Resolution 77-38 to allow Cont- intental Telephone to bury cable on Lakeshore and Balsam Streets according to plans presented. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Nancy Laurent seconded by William Reiser to approve Resolution 77-39 to allow Continental Telephone to bury cable on Chippewa Rd. east of Co. Rd. 19 as to plans presented. Motion carried unanimously 10.. DRIVEWAY AGREEMENTS Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve Resolution 77-40 regarding Establishing Private Driveway Policies. Motion ca ried unanimously 11. OVERWEIGHT, OVERSIZE VEHICLES Richard Schieffer stated that he would work with the police department to determine the proper approach to requiring the issuance of permits to oversize vehicles using Medina roads. 12. RON ROY PLANNING COMMISSION Motion by Wayne Ngddermeyer, seconded by Thomas Crosby to accept the resignation of Ron Roy from the Planning Commission and to put the appointment of a new member on tl-e Nov. 1st agenda. Motion carried unanimously 13. METRO AREA AIRPORT Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to direct clerk to write to Chauncy Case requesting information on their search for a new airport site in the area. Motion carried unanimously 14. ROLLINGGREEN COUNTRY CLUB Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Thomas Crosby to credit Rolling Green Country Club 5% of their current bill. Motion carried unanimously 15. HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S PATROL Thomas Crosby asked that clerk direct letter to County Commissioners informing them that we strongly disagree with any propsed cut in service to the city, that we are being taxed for police protection and we expect to get what we are paying for. 16. BILLS Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to pay the bills; Payroll # 4669- 4676 in the amount of $2597.70. Motion carried unanimously 17. HUNTING REGULATIONS Charles Hoover stated that he would be looking at other ordinances regarding hunting regulations or the prohibiting of hunting in Medina. 183 18. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion of installing a time clock also the paying of various department heads for attendance at meetings. Wayne Neddermeyer felt that if employees were asked to attend a meeting outside of regular hours they should be paid, department heads should not. 19. CIRCUIT RIDER ADMINISTRATOR Wayne Neddermeyer stated that he city hall to receive information Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M. 4)/ t Clerk October 18, 1977 would be attending the meeting on Wednesday evening at the on a circuit rider administrator. by Thomas Crosby to adjourn. )164:- 66 1!` yor PAYROLL OCTOBER 1.8, 1977 4669 Charles Hoover $ 468.80 4670 Jerome LaFond 391.85 4671 Michael Rouillard 395.20 4672 Robert Dressel 341.18 4673 Ronald Duran 369.34 4674 LeRoy Giese 316.83 4675 Paul Ogland 295.75 4676 Farmers St. Bk. of Hamel 18.75 $ 2597.70 •