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Home My Public Portal About11/07/1989 CCM2. PAYROLL CHECKS - NOVEMBER 7, 1989 11252 Wayne C. Wallace $ 691.58 11253 Jimm McRae 815.31 11254 Richard Rabenort 1,150.02 11255 Michael Rouillard 880.97 11256 Richard Blevins 537.41 11257 James Dillman 915.52 11258 Robert Dressel 766.51 11259 Laura Skarda 505.80 11260 Sandra Larson 447.94 11261 Benedict Young 787.91 11262 'Thomas Anderson 225.00 11263 Anne Theis 147.82 11264 Robert Mitchell 150.00 11265 Stephen Schmit 150.00 11266 Wilfred Scherer 150.00 11267 Wayne Wallace 680.58 11268 Jill McRae 822.59 11269 Richard Rabenort 1,070.20 11270 Michael Rouillard 848.90 11271 Richard Blevins 544.77 11272 James Dillman 8q0.44 11273 Robert Dressel 424.33 11274 Karen Dahlberg 6C5.85 11275 Donna Roehl 1,055.58 11276 Laura Skarda 252.52 11277 Sandra Larson 223.13 11278 Shannon Formisano 182.95 11279 Benedict Young 409.62 11280 Farmers State Bank (Fed.) 2,782.54 11281 Commissioner of Revenue 1,136.G7 11282 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 870.79 11283 P.E.R.A. 1,350.36 $22,473.81 8867 Jeremy Marr 81.75 ORDER CHECKS - NOVEMBER 7, 1989 8018 Delta Dental 8019 Physician's Health Plan 8020 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 8021 Postmaster 8022 Everything for the Office 8023 Copy Duplicating Products 8024 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assess. 8025 Fortin Hardware 8026 MaQueen Equipment 8027 U.S. West communicatoins 8028 A T & T 8029 Wright/Hennepin Electric 8030 Medcenters Health Plan 8031 Marjorie Vigoren 8032 Streicher's 8033 Loretto Towing 8034 Henn. Co. Gen. Acctg. Div. 8035 Metro West Inspection Service $ 465.15 2,739.00 870.79 300.00 76.95 122.06 2,057.50 255.57 95.40 292.35 5i.50 870.08 97.85 417.49 280.00 43.65 974.00 8,369.60 ORDbR CHECKS - NOVEMBER 7, 1989 8036 Metro Waste Control Coitun. 1,433.34 8037 Minn Comm 109.00 8038 Long Lake Ford Tractor 230.00 8039 Genuine Parts 364.29 8040 Reynolds Welding 29.73 8041 NSP 1,523.30 8042 P.E.R.A. 4,783.76 8043 Warning Lites 316.20 8044 Crow River News 45.00 8045 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik 11,214.01 8046 Lefevere, Lefler, Kennedy 4,228.63 8047 Ccmmercial Life 19.80 8048 Acme Typewriter 74.70 8049 Rigs & Squads 40.50 8050 Minn. Cellular Telephone 17.81 8051 Dept. of Adm., Bldg. Code Stds. 1,477.41 8052 Bryan Rock Products 28,184.25 8053 Feed Rite Controls 287.46 8054 Water Products 590.09 8055 Northwest League of Mun. 49.98 8056 Uniforms Unlimited 116.75 8057 Blitz Photo 105.61 8058 Don E. Mayer 374.45 8059 Earl F. Anderson 641.18 8060 Perry's Truck Repair 1.50 8061 Safety Kleen Corp. 37.07 8062 Lake Business Supply 443.17 8063 Gcodyear Auto Service 330.16 8064 Henn. Co. Public Records 5.85 8065 Plymouth Supply 93.64 8066 H.C.Mayer 3,780.10 8067 Chapin Publishing 111.60 8068 Buffalo Bituminous 3,448.98 8069 ESS Bros. 990.00 8070 Hart, Bruner & O'Brien 2,286.43 8071 Premier Lincoln Mercury 43.08 8072 Martin Body Shop 750.00 8073 Bury & Carlson 15,068.80 8074 Braun Pavement Tech. 40.00 8075 Bergerson Caswell 13,868.00 8076 Art Ahlstrom 50.00 8077 Aquarius Development Corp. 3,000.00 8078 W.L.Traffic Supply 136.20 8079 Graffix Shoppe 915.00 8080 Greg Bennis 100.00 8081 Kenneth Doboszenski 24.80 8082 Jack Ebert 100.00 8083 Culligan 36.80 8084 Hamel Legion 100.00 8085 Minn. Cellular 84.95 8086 Holmes & Graven 5,648.89 8087 Wehrman, Bergley Assoc. 3,838.00 8088 Richard Rabenort 378.59 8089 William Nunn 86.00 8090 Raymond Wald 84.00 8091 Tom Wolf 70.00 8092 Industrial Fabrics Assn. 30.00 ORDER CHECKS - NOVEMBER 7, 1989 (CONT'D) 8093 Peter Kelly 8094 West Hennepin RecyJling 8095 Paddy Theis 8096 A T & T Credit 8097 Don Wendling 8098 Hwy. 55 Rental & Sales 8099 Imprest Fund 8100 Browning Ferris Portable 8101 Gopher State One -Call 8102 Metro Waste control 8103 Minn. Dept. of Public Safety 8104 Instrumentation Svc. Inc. 8105 Dan Bar Homes 102,750.00 311.75 27.80 121.42 36.00 267.50 856.46 152.25 260.00 569.25 240.00 202.50 57,442.13 $293,860.86 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, November 7, 1989 at 8:00 P.M., starting time delayed due to elections in the Delano School District. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Anne Theis, Stephen Schmit, Wilfred Scherer, Robert Mitchell (absent during Executive Session for Compeat Inc. item) Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Police Chief, Richard Rabenort; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Engineer Glenn Cook; Zoning Administrator, Loren Kohnen; Attorney, Ron Batty 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to discuss the following additional items: Independence Beach area, street lighting Loretto Towing, Conditional Use Permit Amendment U.S. West, tower location West Hennepin Human Services, support for funding Executive Session, Tupco and Compeat Inc. Motion declared carried 2. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 17, 1989 Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of October 17, 1989, as presented. Motion declared carried * CONSENT AGENDA Robert Mitchell asked that the matter of snow plowing in Independence Estates and Tuckborough Farms be removed from the consent agenda and discussed. Anne Theis stated that the contractors building houses in Independence Estates have no regard for the residents when parking their vehicles, blocking the streets. Loren Kohnen was asked to contact Dan Bar Homes regarding the problem. 3. COMPEAT INC., WALLY DOERR Ron Batty reported that the judge who had heard the injunction request of the city regarding disposal of yard waste on the Wally Doerr property, 4405 Co. Rd. 116, had not issued a de- cision; that two weeks had elapsed since the order to cease hauling leaves had been issued by the PCA and that when fire breaks are adequately constructed and approval is given by Loren Kohnen, they can proceed to allow leaves to be brought onto the property. He stated the Hennepin County Board had contracted for some other sites in Dakota County and may possibly be able to dispose of leaves at a cheaper rate than at the Doerr site. Loren Kohnen reported that the Doerr's are having difficulty working the leaves into the soil and that it will take from one to two weeks to debag the leaves that are now on the property. Duane Tinderholm, 4345 Co. Rd. 116, reported that empty bags have been piled in the woods. Loren Kohnen stated that they intend to compact them and haul them to Woodlake landfill. Mr. Tinderholm stated that he has had a real estate appraiser look at his property and believes that it will not be saleable for from three to five years because of the Doerr mess. Thomas Anderson explained that the council would be discussing the matter later in Executive Session. 4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Hamel Well # 4 Glenn Cook reported that four bids had been received for construction of Hamel Well # 4 on October 27th at 10:30 A.M.: E.H. Renner and Sons --$109,155; Mark Traut Wells--$199,675; Keys Well & Drilling--$132,925; Bergerson-Caswell --$233,975. He stated that the low bidder, E.H. Renner had agreed to deduct $5000 if the completion date could be moved to May 30, 1990 and if necessary a temporary pump could be installed prior to final completion. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 89-73, awarding bid for constructio);, of Hamel We.. # 4 to E.F. Renner and Sons for $109,155, less $5000 for May 30 1990 com- pletion. Motion declared carried Independence Estates and Tuckborough Farms, Snowplowing Thomas Anderson explained that streets in subdivisions that have not been accepted by the city have been snowplowed under an agreement signed by the developer as would be the situation with Independence Estates and Tuckborough Farms. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to approve city snowplowing in Independence Estates and Tuckborough Farms according to the agreement in which the developer agrees to hold the city harmless for any damage that may occur to the streets, etc.; until said streets are given final approval by the city. Motion declared carried Hwy. 55 and Willow Dr. Signal Lights Council discussed the letter that had been written to the Minnesota portation by DeVac, requesting signal lights at the intersection of 55 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Schmit to send a letter to the state request for signals including accident statistics and traffic figures. Motion declared carried Department of Trans - Willow Dr. and Hwy. supporting the DeVac Independence Beach Street Lights Council reviewed the Northern States Power plan for Independence Beach street lighting, with an addition of thirteen lights to the existing twelve lights. Donna Roehl reported that the cost for electricity is approximately $13.00 per month, per light. Robert Mitchell stated that every light may not be necessary and that residents should be given a chance to hear the proposal and react. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to hold an informational meeting on January 15, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of presenting the NSP proposal to the Independence Beach residents. Motion declared carried 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT Office Staffing Council discussed the report regarding cost to hire an additional part time office employee for the police department, as compared to a full time employee or another police officer. Rick Rabenort stated that two office people working part time could cover more hours than a full time employee, what with sick leave, vacation, etc. Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to authorize the police chief to begin the search for a part time office employee who would work approximately 24 hours per week. Motion declared carried 6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Orlo Eisinger, Final Subdivision Loren Kohnen stated that all of the conditions for final approval of the 10.04 acre subdivision of the Orlo Eisinger property at 1832 Medina rd. had been completed. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution granting final subdivision approval to Orlo Eisinger for property at Medina Rd. Motion declared carried Richard Ziminski, Lot Line Rearrangement Loren Kohnen explained that in January, 1988 the City Council had approved a lot line rearrangement for Richard ziminski to sell a 1.2 acre parcel to Thomas Crosby, who would combine it with his abutting property. At that time a number of conditions had been placed on the approval, all of which have now been completed. Thomas Crosby explained that the ziminski property is divided by a creek and the 1.2 acre portion abuts his property and would be a natural subdivision. He stated that he had received an easement for access to the prnnerty from Clint Thies. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to authorize preparation of a resolution granting approval of the lot line rearrangement for the Ziminski property on Willow Dr. Motion declared carried 5 Peter Kelly, Tuckborough Farm,Subdivision Council reviewed the overlay of Tuckborough Farm for future subdivision if the property should ever be sewered. Peter Kelly stated that covenants could be put on the property providing for a future cul de sac to serve the additional lots. Robert Mitchell stated that one condition of approval should be a provision for recovery of costs to construct the future road between Lots 1 and 2, Block 2. Thomas Anderson asked if Navajo Rd. should be abandoned at this time. Stephen Schmit stated that the city would not be losing anything by waiting before des- troying the road. Robert Mitchell asked what John Bergly, the planner, had suggested. Thomas Anderson stated that a trail had been provided. Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution granting preliminary subdivision approval to Tuckborough Farm, according to Planning Commission recommendations; retaining existing Navajo Rd.; as is, and providing for payment of con- struction costs for road between Lots 1 and 2, Block 2. Motion declared carried Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to release $102,750 of escrow funds posted by Peter Kelly for construction of road in Tuckborough Farm, as recommended by the city engineer. Motion declared carried Bruce Whitehead, Setback Variance Council discussed the application of Bruce Whitehead to construct an addition to his house at 3045 Lakeshore Ave.; two feet from the westerly property line, which the Planning Comm- ission had denied for lack of a hardship. Bruce Whitehead stated that none of his immediate neighbors objected to the variance and he presented signature of the four residents. Anne Theis stated that the house does not lend itself to placing the addition on the east side and she called attention to the fact that Dean Bailey had received a similar variance some years ago. Thomas Anderson asked if run-off from the roof would be toward the property line and if the accessory building built on the property line would be moved.' Mr. Whitehead stated that the roof would slope toward the lake and the street and that he would follow the city zoning regulations if there is a problem with the accessory build- ings Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to authorize preparation of a resolution granting an 8 ft. setback variance to Bruce Whitehead to construct an addition to his house at 3045 Lakeshore ave.,- hardship being the house not aligned with the lot lines and that previous approval had been granted for a similar variance. Also the accessory building shall be moved to meet setbacks at time final approval is given for the addition. Motion declared carried Woodlake Landfill Ron Batty explained that BFI had assured him that bills incurred in connection with the Type I ash facility would continue to be paid. Mike Panzer of Wenck Associates, presented information regarding work that has been done to close the Type I area and restore the site to its former condition. He presented the BFI closure plan with suggestions that they be asked to provide a straw mulch during intermediate stage and that final closure shall take place even if the Type II review does not proceed. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to authorize Wenck Associates to write to BFI inform- ing them of the closure plans as outlined at this meeting and tell them the work is to be completed by November 9th. Motion declared carried Regarding review of the Type II application, Mike Panzer stated that they would be meet- ing with the Planning Commission on November 14th to summarize the application, receive input from the members and the group who had worked on the Type I application. He would then submit questions and comments to RMT, Browning -Ferris consultants. He stated that follow-up meetings would be held in January and February. Donna Roehl stated that she had gotten three call from residents regarding review of the Type II application and questions as to how the public was to be notified of meetings. She suggested that all of the local free newspapers should be notified of all meetings. U.S. West John Shardlow, representing U.S. West, asked for council and staff input regarding placing their communications tower on the Hamel water tower, rather than at Rolling Green Country Club. Council agreed that they should pursue that possibility and discuss with the Planning Commission on November 14th. Tupco Myron Napper of HiWay Sales, Rosemount, presented a proposal for removal of the wood chips at Tupco, 4300 Willow Dr. Ron Batty informed council that they would need to decide how much of the problem the city should solve and that Mr. Nappers proposal would be a minimum needed to reduce the hazard. Thomas Anderson stated that council would consider the proposal and discuss the matter during the Executive Session. 7. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE WATER SYSTEM Glenn Cook stated that the city of Orono is in need of serving the area between Brown Rd. and Old Crystal Bay Rd. with water and has talked to Jim Dillman about the possibility of connecting the Medina Morningside system to a system that they would construct, thus pro- viding both communities with an alternate water source. He stated that sometime later a water tower would be constructed by Orono, giving much needed fire fighting capability to both cities. He stated that details of cost to each city and the property owners would need to be determined as the study continues. Wilfred Scherer stated that there had been some discussion about serving the Keller property with sewer and water for smaller lots. Robert Mitchell stated that there is opposition north of Nedina Morningside for further development in that area. Moved by Anderson, seconded by Scherer to hold an informational meeting for residents in Medina Morningside and property owners north, west and south of the area, on Tuesday, January 15, 1990, at 7:00 P.M. 8. LORETTO TOWING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT Donna Roehl reported that Nick Oeffling had signed the easement allowing the fence of Loretto Towing to remain on the Oeffling property until such time as it should deteriorate, at which time it would have to be rebuilt solely on their own property. Loren Kohnen stated that they had deposited a Letter of Credit to guarantee the landscaping. Moved by Theist seconded'by Scherer to adopt Resolution 89-74, granting a Conditional Use Permit amendment to Loretto Towing for operation of an automotive repair garage. Motion declared carried * 9. DAN-BAR HOMES, INDEPENDENCE ESTATES Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to release $57,442.13 to Dan -Bar Homes for street and utility work completed in Independence Estates, according to engineers recommendation. Motion declared carried 10. STOP 'N GO LIQUORS Rick Rabenort recommended approval of the license for Rod Tracy at Stop 'N Go Liquors, as an investigation has been completed and no problems have been found with the applicant. Council discussed license fee and application fee that should be paid. Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to approve the Off -Sale Liquor license for Rod Tracy at Stop 'N Go Liquors for the remainder of the 1989-90 license period, with a fee of $100 plus an amount up to $500 for the investigation of the applicant. Motion declared carried 11. U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to table membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce due to budget restrictions for 1990. Motion declared carried r > 12. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 89-75, urging Hennepin County to continue funding of the West Hennepin Human Services programs for 1990, because of the help that they give to residents of suburban Hennepin County. Motion declared carried * 13. IMPREST FUND Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to approve transfer of $856.46 from the General Fund to the clerk's imprest fund. Motion declared carried 14. BILLS Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to pay the bills; Order Checks # 8036-8105 in the amount of $293,860.86 and Payroll Checks # 11252-11283 in the amount of $22,473.81 and # 8867 in the amount of $81.75. Motion declared carried 15. BUDGET HEARING Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to reschedule the 1990 budget hearing to necember 5, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. with reconvening on December 6, 1989 at 8:00 P.M.; j.f necessary. Motion declared carried EXECUTIVE SESSION Tupco 11:14 P.M. Council discussed current information regarding the Tupco matter. Compeat Inc. 11:20 P.M. Robert Mitchell was absent for this portion of the meeting. Council reviewed information and discussed current status of the Compeat operation. 16 1990 BUDGET Robert Mitchell returned to the meeting at 11:40 P.M. Council reviewed several areas of the budget and the amount that would be needed from taxes during 1T90. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to notify Hennepin County that the preliminary levy for 1990 taxes will be $949,732.00. Motion declared carried Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 12:00 A.M. Clerk -Treasurer November 7, 1989