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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/05/75 CCM154 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Wednesday November 5, 1975 at 7:45 P.M. Members present: Mayor Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen, Donald Deslauriers, Arthur Theis, Robert Franklin, William Reiser; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Attorney Richard Schieffer Minutes of October 21, 1975 corrected as follows: Page 152, Item 9: Line 4 change the word"allowing"to "allowed". Line 5 change to read:"that an agreement with the City for roadway construction and maintainence should be approved " Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by William Reiser to accept and approve minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously 1. HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK Ed Sorgatz of Hennepin County Park Reserve presented letter explaining request for"no park- ing" signs on and area of Parkview and Hamel Roads due to the increasing number of cross country skiers. Council advised that Park contact private property owners before request could be approved by Council. Robert Franklin expressed the need for Stop signs on the ends of park roads entering County Rds. 19 and 24. Mr. Sorgatz stated he would relay the request to Headquarters. Council also discussed the need for land alteration, building or any other permits required by the City,should apply to the park as well. Mr. Sorgatz asked that a letter be forwarded to the Superintendent stating the need for the park to secure the necessary permits before work of any such nature is begun. 2. NUISANCE ORDINANCE Richard Schieffer stated that he was collecting information and would draw up a sample ord- inance which would include animal control and which the Council could revise as they wished. Regarding a problem at Independence Beach, Dr. R.A. Olson, Medina Health officer felt that he did not have authority to do anything because animals are not the primary eause of the disease in question. Regarding the James Dorn property in Hamel. Mr. Dorn has 10 days in which to act to rid the building of rats, after which the City may secure the services of an exterminator and charges fees of up to $100 against the property. Regarding the time limit Independence Beach residents will have to connect to the sewer, the present ordinance states "within 90 days or as soon as sewer is available". Ordinance may be changed if council so desires. 3. JIM ERICSON Letter of residnation was presented by Mr. Ericson stating he had secure employment else- where. Higher wages and fringe benefits were cited as reasons and discussed. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to accept the resignation of Jim Ericson. Motion carried unanimously 4. MINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY Letter from Minnegasco was read stating that the policy has been not to secure permission from a city to extend service from the main in the street to individual buildings. If the City wishes to change the policy someone should contact Minnegasco to discuss the matter. 5. WRIGHT - HENNEPIN CONTRACT Contract for installation of additional street lights in Medina Morningside was presented by Arthur Theis for the proper signatures. PUBLIC HEARING 9:00 P.M. Jubert, Medina's representative to the Hennepin County Transportation Study Committee presented background on work covered by the committee since January, 1975. He also presented maps showing various north -south routes through Medina which had been discussed by the committee and the Planning Commission. 11 55 George Wyse, alternate representative, stated that Medina had several alternatives regarding a recommendation. 1. They could make no recommendation at all and the County would decide a route. 2. They could ask that any route plan be withdrawn from consider- ation at this time because Medina has- not completed land use plans. Residents questioned the need for a north -south route and various alternatives were suggested and discussed. Jim Lane stated that as Medina has not yet adopted the Comprehensive Plan any decision would be premature, also input should be received from surrounding communities as Medina‘ would be limiting itself to one proposed route while other municipalities would have options. Residents were reminded that this is a study on a county -wide basis with a need for input from communities. Actual roadway construction is not contemplated for many years. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to instruct representatives to Transportation Study Committee to take back the followin information: 1. There is a need for a north -south route to serve Medina and the surrounding communities. 2. Desig- nation of a route through Medina should wait until Community Development Guide is adopted. 3. The County should seek input from the adjoining communities regarding any proposed routes through Medina. 4. The County should continue to study these routes and forward any information that is gathered to Medina. Motion carried unanimously 7. ANNE DORWEILER Dennis Burgess Anne Dorweiler informed council that Mr. Burgess is seeking to combine Lots 2, 3, and 4 of his plat, Lakeshore Estates. Attorney felt that replatting would be necessary and Council advised Ms. Dorweiler to convey information to Mr. Burgess along with the necestiity of the road also being constructed. Attorney stated that he would discuss with Mr. Burgess' engineer the lot lines and costs to replat. Robert Franklin Mr. Franklin presented information whereby he wishes to sell a portion of Lot 8 Block 29, Lake Independence and to buy a portion of Parcel 9060. The sewer and water assessments - would remain the same but Mr. Franklin would be charged for 20 feet and Mr. Fries would be charged for 14 feet of the present 34 assessable footage. Mr. Schieffer asked for time to consider how all lot combinations in the Independence Beach area should be handled and what fees should be charged. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to table the matter until Attorney has time to determine proper procedure. Motion carried. Robert Franklin abstaining. Wayne Allen Plat Anne Dorweiler presented letter from Herb Klossner, Hennepin County Engineer regarding recommendations as to access to County Rd. 24 and alterations within County Right-of-way. Anne Dorweiler was advised to reply stating the council would review recommendations. . 8. HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK TAX ABATEMENT State hearing regarding abatement of property taxes in Medina has been rescheduled for November 13th. Orono School Board has voted to disapprove the abatement. Robert Frank- lin gave the following information regarding the property in question: The County took possession in 1965 and made application for abatement in 1974. Taxes and penalties amount to $8450 for the years 1969 through 1975. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to adopt resolution 75-40, opposing tax abatement for Pl.at:.'. 60018, Parcel 8020. Motion carreid unanimously 156 9, TAX LEVY Discussion of combining the 1968, 1972, and 1974 Hamel Sewer and Water Debt Service Funds and the abolition of the 1972 tax levy that has been assessed to pay a portion of the bond expenses. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to combine the 1968, 1972 and 1974 Hamel Sewer and Water Debt Service Funds, by the adoption of Resolution 75-41. 'Motion carried unanimously Motion by Donald DesL uriers,seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 75-42 regarding notification to County that there are sufficient funds available to repay bonds and interest .due in 1976. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to amend 1976 budget levy by the addition of $3000.00. Motion carried unanimously 10. DEFERED ASSESSMENTS Discussion of charging an additional interest rate on deferred special assessments. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to charge interest rate (as per project) on unpaid balance for each year. M tibn carried unanimously 11. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT STUDY Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to appoint Jim Johnson instead of Marvin Johnson as Medina's representative to Metro Transit Study Committee along with Donald PesLauriers, Council representative, previously appointed. Motion carried unanimously 12. HENNEPIN COUNTY JAIL CHARGES 'Discussion of County raising jail service from $12 to $23 per day. Matter tabled until November 18th. 13. BILLS Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to pay the bills. Payroll in the amount of $4593.88 and Order Checks intheamount of$123,094.21. Motion carried unanimously 14. WCCO Letter from WCCO, dated October 28, 1975, regarding current status of radio tower hearing in Washington D.C. was discussed. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to accept letter as WCCO'S report as to progress regarding hearing. . Motion carried unanimously 15. PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIY BUILDING . Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign contract with Ebert Construction and Supply to erect public works building, upon presentation of proper insurance policies and engineers stamped drawings. Motion carried unanimously 16. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28, 1975 Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded. by Robert Franklin to approve minutes of meeting of Oct.28th. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to ajourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned a00 P.M. 6 Clerk November 5, 1975 ,`' Mayor