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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/20/1987 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - OCTOBER 20, 1987 10034 Wayne Wallace $ 648.05 10035 Jill Hodapp 921.72 10036 Richard Rabenort 1,034.64 10037 Michael Rouillard 546.07 10038 James Dillman 997.87 10039 Robert Dressel 751.58. 10040 Karen DAhlberg 420.62 10041 JoEllen Hurr 911.62 10042 Donna Roehl 911.62 10043 Laura Skarda 476.79 10044 Sandra Larson 248.44 10045 Benedict Young 649.89 10046 Carolyn Smith 42.75 10047 James Roehl 19.71 10048 Henn. Co. Child Support 423.00 10049 Farmers State Bank (Fed.) 1,460.90 10050 Commissioner of Revenue 681.67 10051 PERA 689.85 10052 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 568.39 $12,405.18 ORDER CHECKS - OCTOBER 20, 1987 6168 Henn. Co. Conciliation Ct. 111.20 6169 Jim Dillman 60.00 6170 Ben Young 60.00 6171 Bob Dressel 60.00 6172 PERA 906.96 6173 FArmers State Bank (S.S.) 5 39 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, October 20, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Robert Mitchell, Stephen Schmit; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Public Works Dir- ector, James Dillman; Attorney, Ron Batty; 'Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen Also attending was Sandy Wong, Orono Highschool student, observer. 1. MINUTES OF OCTOBER b, 1987 Donna Roehl reported that the following two items had been omitted in the minutes under the Consent Agenda portion of the meeting: Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-106, granting final" approval to the Robert Bradley, Willowwood Farm, subdivision Motion declared carried Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-107, granting a setback variance to Frank Niesen to construct a house on Lots 19 and 20, Block 2, Independence Beach. Motion declared carried Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to approve the minutes of October 6, 1987, as amended. Motion declared carried 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items: Proper handling of litigation summons Adjustment of police budget regarding education Motion declared carried 3. POLICE PROTECTION Carolyn Smith, 2752 Hamel Rd., read a letter requesting an increase in the number of police officers. She presented information on the increase in the number of homes, number of police calls and an increase in assessed valuation as a reason for the need. Robert Mitchell stated that he was willing to discuss it further, but that he believed that Medina had as many officers on the street at the present time as there had been when there was an additional officers, as the Chief of Police does more patrol work that the previous chief. Thomas Anderson explained that the 1988 budget had been finalized and that it would need to be revised if another officere were hired. Lance Beaulieu, 2662 Hamel rd., asked what had happened to teh police funds that had not been spent as a result of 'a' decrease in the 'number of 'police' 'officers. Thomas Anderson stated that it is still in the police department budget: Mr. Beaulieu stated that he has not seen the officers on patrol as much as several years ago. Thomas Anderson stated that most of those that had completed a survey prior to the 1986 election had favored 24 hour per day police coverage. Harold Glampe, 342 Comanche Tr., stated that the Chief of Police has office work to do and should only be on patrol when called. Robert Mitchell stated that per capita costs for police in Medina are higher than the national average. Carolyn Smith asked if the city could conduct another survey, explaining what it would cost, per home, for 24 hour per day police portection. Anne Theis asked why the figures presented did not compare year with year. Carolyn Smith stated that she would give Council the complete comparison. Stephen Schmit stated that Medina has made a lot of progress in providing police service since the Chief and two officers left the city and that he was not opposed to hiring another officer if the facts indicated that one was needed and could be funded. Robert Mitchell asked for a complete set of statistics which Council could review. A 4. INDEPENDENCE/GREENFIELD SEWER Jim Dillman explained that the City of Independence is experimenting with the dosage of hydrogen peroxide being put into the sewer lines and that he had done some checking and found that an exhaust blower at the Co. Rd. 19 sewer lift station would keep the hydrogen sulfide level to a minimum. He stated that it would take from 6-8 weeks to order and install the equipment and that he would recommend that it be done. Doris Conzet, Greenfield Mayor, explained that their engineer, Pete Bishop, had met with Jim Dillman and inspected the lift station and he had agreed that something needed to be done. She also stated that Greenfield has not been kept informed by Independence, as to what is being done to eliminate the problem:- Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to direct Jim Dillman to notify Independence and Greenfield that a permanent fan must be installed at the Co. Rd. 19 sewer lift station by 12/1/87; that he is to be responsibile for inspecting the work --. that installation, maintenance, and all on -going expenses are tube paid for by the two cities; that the hydrogen sulfide level must be kept to .2 ppm, or less. Motion declared carried 5. REX GREGOR, DRAINAGE PROBLEM Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to table the Gregor drainage problem due to the absence of Mr. Gregor. Motion declared carried 6. ART PEABODY Art Peabody reviewed events concerning the subdivision requirements of Melody Meadows and in particular, information regardin the city continuing to hold the tax statements on the lots until a driveway from Lot 1 is constructed off of the private road. He explained that he has no control over that lot; that it belongs to his ex-wife and that the obligation obligation to construct the driveway pertains to the property and not individuals. Thomas Anderson stated that both Mr. and Mrs. Peabody signed the agreeMeht and that all the city is trying to do is get a driveway constructed off of a private road. Wilfred Scherer asked when the driveway would be put in if the city did not insist that it be done before the tax statements were released. Art Peabody suggested that it be discussed with Phyllis Peabody.' Ron Batty explained that construction of the driveway is part of the subdivision approval andbinds the property. Art Peabody explained that the city is creating a problem for himself and people who purchased property form him, in that tax statements are not being released. Stephen Schmit asked how the city would get the driveway constructed if it authorized the lot divisions for tax purposes. Anne Theis stated that all of the lots need to front on a private road. Art Peabody stated that many lots have two driveways and that the development agreement does not state that there will be a driveway, but merely accesss He stated that he would be willing to escrow funds for a proper driveway if the city would release the lots for tax purposes, but that Phyllis Peabody has said that a driveway to the east will disturb her horse pasture. Council asked that AnneTheis or Stephen Schmit meet with Phyllis Peabody to try to negotiate a solution to the problem. 7. MEDINA MOTOR INN Ron Batty explained that Robert and Joseph Raskob had pledged their stock in Medina Recreations to secure Industrial development Bonds to construct the Medina Motor Inn, and now that Joseph Raskob wishes to sell his share of Medina Recreations, to Robert Raskob, the city is being asked to agree to the transaction. He stated that the National City Bank, trustee of the bonds, has no objection, and he would recommend that the Council adopt a resolution consenting td the sale. Moved by Mitchell,s econded by schmit to adopt Resolution 87-115, relating to the sale of Industrial Development Bonds for Medina Motor Inn. Motion declared carried 8. MEDINA RECREATIONS Council discussed the need for certain Liquor Licenses of Medina Recreations to be transferred from Joseph Raskob to Robert Raskob. Ron Batty explained that Council may charge up to $500 to complete a background invest- igation of an applicant. Donna Roehl stated that Robert Raskbo now holds certain licenses and that a background check is done on a yearly basis, the last one being completed in June of this year. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize the transfer of the On -Sale, Sunday Liquor and Dance License to Robert Raskob, upon completion of the necessary applications. Motion declared carried *CONSENT AGENDA Robert Mitchell asked that the Richard LInck and Roger Johnson items be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. 9. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT * Dockside Decks Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 87-116, approval of variances to allow construction of certain decks on the dockside houses. Motion declared carried Roger and Carol Johnson, Subdivision Robert Mitchell asked if the resolution denying the variance for lot size could be recorded so that a purchaser of the Johnson house would be put on notice that the lots were not individual, buildable lots. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 87-117, denying lot size variance to Roger and Carol Johnson for lots on Hickory Dr., with city attorney to make the necessary changes in the resolution so that it may be recorded with Hennepin County. Motion declared carried Richard Linck, Barn Setback Variance Robert Mitchell presented several changed to the prepared resolution, referring to "barn" instead of "building" and that setback must be 75 ft. according to inspection of the property by the Building Inspector. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to adopt Resoluiton 87-118, approving the setback variances for the Richard Linck barn at1762 Morgan Rd. Motion declared carried 10. ASSESSSOR'S CONTRACT Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to approve the 1987-88 contract with Greater north- west Office of Real Estate Assessment for $17,244. Motion declared carried 11. POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Robert Mitchell explained that there will be $9000 remaining in the police department budget at the end of 1987; that education budget had been spent on officers training and that the Chief had spent $8525 on police management education. He suggested that the city reimburse the Chief for a portion of that cost, as education expenses had been discussed at the time the contract was negoitiated and the Chief has worked a considerable amount of overtime. Anne Theis stated that she was not in fvor of paying the entire amount as she believed the city was under no obligation to do so. Stephen schmit asked if Council would then consider other requests on an individual basis. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to pay Richard Rabenort $4263 for education expenses with $2000 according to the contract and $2263 as an amendment to the contract for overtime and the excellant work being done by the Chief of POlice. Motion declared carried f 2 LITIGATION Robert Mitchell asked that staff carry out a policy regarding claims made against the city whereby Council is notified of claims so that they may be able to make a decision regarding submitting the claim to the insurance carrier, and or, the city attorney. 13. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to pay the bills: Order Checks # 6168-6173 in the amount of $ 1,763.55;and Payroll Checks # 10034-10047 in the amount of $12,405.18 Motion declared carried Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.: - Clerk -Treasurer Mayor October 20, 1987