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.
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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.
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Clerk
October 18, 1977
would be attending the meeting on Wednesday evening at the
on a circuit rider administrator.
by Thomas Crosby to adjourn.
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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
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