HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/07/1990 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - NOVEMBER 7, 1990
1I840 Wayne Wallace $ 760.44
11841 Jill McRae 950.18
11842 Richard Rabenort 1,176.61
11843 Michael Rouillard 1,165.04
11844 James Dillman 957.92
11845 Rcbert Dressel 897.28
11846 Cecilia Vieau 256.32
11847 Laura Skarda 529.46
11848 Sandra Larson 489.40
11849 Benedict Young 803.67
11850 Danna Mugalla 265.73
11851 Thomas Anderson 225.00
11852 Anne Theis 147.82
11853 Robert Mitchell 150.00
11854 Stephen Schmit 150.00
11855 Wilfred Scherer 150.00
11856 Wayne Wallace 712.96
11857 Jill McRae 877.60
11858 Richard Rabenort 1,072.19
11859 Michael Rouillard 876.16
11860 James Dillman 912.45
11861 Robert Dressel 444.79
11862 Cecilia Vieau 167.57
11863 Donna Roehl 1,055.37
11864 Laura Skarda 266.21
11865 Sandra Larson 245.64
11866 Shannon Formisano 6E.98
11867 Benedict Young 437.8
11868 Danna Mugalla 162.9
11869 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (Fed.) 2,722.
11870 Ccmmissioner of Revenue 1,096.67
11871 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 934.15
11872 P.E.R.A. 1,330.37
$22,459.53
8899 Marilyn Adams 87.50
8900 Berniece Breitbarth 95.63
8901 Rose Dykhoff 50.00
8902 Ruth Elwell 72.50
8903 Virginia Etem 68.75
8904 Bev Fries 47.50
8905 Patty Gregor 47.50
8906 Anne Heideman 70.00
8907 Rita Jubert 52.50
8908 Jean Neilsen 82.50
8909 Delia Roehl 42.50
8910 Judith Reutz 65.00
8911 Janis Saari 42.50
8912 Jeanne Sorenson 67.50
8913 Carolyn Smith 40.00
8914 Rosemary Tracy 52.50
8915 Patricia Velch 75.00
8916 Marcia Wilcox 57.50
$1,116.88
(Igo .1e.rtnIAN10,Arr .00
ORDER CHECKS - NOVEMBER 7, 1990
9069 Delta Dental $ 542.70
9070 Physician's Health Plan 2,954.50
9071 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 934.15
9072 Postmaster 300.00
9073 Budget Printing 841.39
9074 Ccpy Duplicating Products 136.58
9075 Greater N.W. Office of Real Estate Assess. 2,082.00
9076 Fortin Hardware 153.69
9077 State of Minnesota 321.55
9078 U.S. West Communications 253.59
9079 A T & T 121.50
9080 Wright/Hennepin Electric 950.93
9081 Medcenters Health Plan 109.60
9082 Emergency Service systems 172.00
9083 Marjorie Vigoren 497.00
9084 Streicher's 181.90
9085 STS Consultants 120.00
9086 Loretto Towing 25.00
9087 Henn. Cc. Gen. Acctg. Div. 226.75
9088 Metro West Inspection Services 11,924.72
9089 Metro Waste Control Comm. 4,214.39
9090 Minn Comm 68.22
9091 Long Lake Ford Tractor 20.70
9092 Genuine Parts 112.26
9093 Reynolds Welding 39.94
9094 NSP 1,331.82
9095 Tri State Pump 207.34
9096 P.E.R.A. 4,509.76
9097 Crow River News 83.25
9098 Hamel Building Center 72.54
9099 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik 24,343.68
9100 Commercial Life Ins. Co. 34.00
9101 Goodwill Ind. 277.00
9102 Mn. Chiefs of Police 30.00
9103 Government Training Service 614.00
9104 Insty Prints 49.77
9105 West Side Redi Mix 187.00
9106 NSP 608.49
9107 Minn. Cellular Telephone 48.35
9108 Sheriff's Dept.,Co. of Henn. 135.57
9109 Dept. of Adm., Bldg. Code Stds. 563.58
9110 Bryan Rock Products 14,071.19
9111 Feed Rite Controls 270.67
9112 Water Products Co. 3,298.50
9113 Midwest Asphalt 97.66
9114 First Trust 1,359.00
9115 Uniforms Unlimited 62.90
9116 Typing To Go 5.00
9117 Earl F. Anderson & Assoc. 509.10
9118 Ziegler, Inc. 1,051.58
9119 Randy's Sanitation 74.73
9120 Safety Kleen Corp. 57.50
9121 Lake Business Supply 129.05
9122 Wenck Assoc. 1,608.36
9123 Chapin Publishing 121.60
9124 Buffalo Bituminous 15,030.22
ORDER CHECKS - NOVEMBER 7, 1990 (CONT'D)
9125 S.J. Louis Co. 9,306.62
9126 Culligan 49.20
9127 Allstar Electric 1,485.59
9128 AWWA Customer Services 9.68
9129 Egan McKay 498.35
9130 Intl Inst. of Mun. Clerks 55.00
9131 Minn. Police & Peace Off. 60.00
9132 West Hennepin Recycling Comm. 200.70
9133 Biff's Inc. 67.56
9134 Gregor Farm & Greenhouse 210.66
9135 Polka Dot Recycling 2,851.80
9136 Westside Wholesale 3,308.12
9137 North Star Concrete 903.80
9138 A T & T Credit Corp. 121.42
9139 Computer Place 127.83
9140 Computer Buying Service 190.00
9141 Coffin & Gronberg 156.00
9142 0mann Bros. 9,870.00
9143 Simon & Schuster 58.65
9144 Brad Ragan, Inc. 551.52
9145 MAC Auto 101.56
9146 Gopher State One- Call, Inc. 200.00
9147 West Metro Lumber 1,402.28
9148 Metro Waste control Comm. 2,970.00
9149 Jaunich Delivery 33.00
9150 Copy Mate 363.90
9151 Instrumentation Svc. Inc. 9G.00
9152 Sandra Larson 21.50
$133,413.01
The
1990 at 7
Present:
Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Wednesday, November 7,
:30 P.M.
Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Anne Theis, Wilfred Scherer, Robert
Mitchell, Stephen Schmit; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Public Works Director,
James Dillman; Police Chief, Richard Rabenort; Zoning Administrator, Loren
Kohnen; Attorney, Ron Batty; Engineer, Glenn Cook
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to discuss the following additional agenda items:
Hamel Park
Hwy. 12 alignment
Police department information
Consent agenda, three U.S. West permits
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 1990
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to approve the minutes of October 16, 1990 as presented.
Motion declared carried
3. 1990 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
City Council canvassed the results of the 1990 city council election and accepted the follow-
ing vote totals presented by judges of the election:
MAYOR -TWO YEAR TERM
Thomas R. Anderson - 698; Gary M. Acromite - 910; Ed Williams - 1; Tom Blanchette - 1;
Harold Glampe - 1; Hunk Scherer - 1;
TWO COUNCILMEMBERS - FOUR YEAR TERM EACH
Anne E.Theis - 598; Ann C. Thies - 911; Bruce D. Workman - 118; Philip Zietlow - 802;
Steve Schmit - 619; Cliff Otten - 1; James B. Elwell - 1;
Total votes cast - 1684
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to accept the results of the city election as presented
by the election judges and to declare the following duly elected:
Mayor, Gary Acromite; Councilmembers, Ann C. Thies and Philip Zietlow
Motion declared carried
4. HAMEL PARK
Resident, Bill Halldin, stated that residents of the Hamel area would like to plan and develop
a park in the Hamel area and that they had contacted Linda Levine to explain the work that
she would to doing to assist the city.
Linda Levine stated that she would work on a plan for a park that was likely to qualify for
funding through the Outdoor Recreation Grant program.
Thomas Anderson asked if she had been successful in securing grants for other cities.
Linda Levina stated that Little Falls and Sauk Rapids had received grants.
Robert Mitchell asked how much it would cost to develop a park.
Linda Levine stated that grading might cost $50,000 and landscaping could cost an equal amount.
Wilfred Scherer asked how much per hour she charges for her work.
Linda Levine stated that she charges $45 per hour.
Donna Roehl asked where she would get her ideas for a plan.
Linda Levine stated that she would follow the comprehensive plan and talk to residents and
city staff.
Donna Roehl asked how much money the city would get from a grant.
Bill Halldin stated that it is a 50-50 matching grant.
Stephen Schmit asked if Ms. Levine would present the plan to the grant committee.
Linda Levine stated that would Le part of her job.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to authorize Linda Levine to proceed, according to the
plan presented, to design a park for the Hamel area and to prepare a grant application for
a total fee of $2400.
Motion declared carried
5. LORETTO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Robert VanBeusekom and Dale Scanlon of the Loretto Fire Department discussed their request
for funds for 1991.
Robert VanBeusekom stated that they had done away with the formula and were now asking
for a 30% increase from each of the cities served. Medina's fees would increase by $5350 i
for a total for 1991 of $22,300. He stated that Greenfield and Loretto had approved the
increase and that they would be meeting with Corcoran later in the week.
Robert Mitchell asked if the procedure for dividing property had been researched.
Donna Roehl stated that the new proposed contract did not cover disbanding of a department
and the city attorney would need to add that section to the contract.
Robert Mitchell stated that:he would like more information on the sinking funds.
Thomas Anderson suggested that he and Robert Mitchell meet with representatives of the
department on Monday, November 12th to discuss all of the issues.
Anne Theis stated that there were a lot of concerned people in the westerly part of Medina
that were concerned about fire protection.
6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Medina Morningside Water Meters
Council discussed memo from Jim Dillman regarding replacement of water meters in the Medina-
Morningside area to a touch -read system for an estimated cost of $8500.
Jim Dillman stated that $2000 had been budgeted and the remainder could be taken from the
balance in the Medina-Morningside 1982 construction fund.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to purchase and replace the number of meters in the
Medina-Morningside area to the touch -read system, according to recommendation of Jim
Dillman.
Motion declared carried
Independence Beach Water System
Jim Dillman presented information regarding a filter system for the water at Independence
Beach at an estimated cost of $235,000. He stated that the estimate was much higher than
he had expected and that he would try to find some alternatives.
Thomas Anderson stated that a public hearing could be held to explain the system.
Anne Theis stated that she wanted to know if a system would work before the residents
were asked to pay into a system; also the residents were still paying for the utility
project that was constructed in 1975.
Charles Pangier, 3115 Birch St.,, stated that he has always complained about the rust in
the water and that he also wanted something done about the water pressure that is to low
in his home.
Jim Dillman stated that the pressure could be increased somewhat, but that it might then
be to high for the people living at the bottom of the hill.
Stephen Schmit stated that a house should be able to handle 80-90 pounds of water pressure.
Jim Dillman stated that he would work on the water pressure problem and research additional
alternatives for the water treatment system.
Twinco/Willow Dr. Water Line
Glenn Cook reported that thirteen bids had been received for installation of a water line
on Willow Dr., north of Hwy. 55, to serve the Twinco building. He stated that the lowest
bidder was Volk Sewer and Water for a cost of $20,230. He recommended that they be awarded
the bid.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 90-77, awarding the bid for the
Willow Dr./Twinco water line to Volk Sewer and Water at a cost of $20,230.
Motion declared carried
* CONSENT AGENDA
* Minnegasco
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 90-78, allowing Minnegasco to
install gas lines on Willow Dr. to serve the Twinco facility.
Motion declared carried
* U.S. West
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 90-79, allowing U.S. West to
install underground cable on Willow Dr. at Hwy. 55.
Motion declared carried
t..), * U.S. West
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 90-80, allowing U.S. West
to make plant improvements on Chippewa Rd.; east of Willow Dr.
Motion declared carried
* U.S. West
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 90-81, allowing U.S. West to
bury cable on Tomahawk Tr. at Pioneer Tr.
Motion declared carried
7. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Cox Bros. Farm, Escrow
Glenn Cook recommended reduction in the escrow amount posted by Cox
ion of their private road as work is complete except for inspection
in the spring of 1991.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to release $23,250 to Cox Bros.
until roadside planting has been improved.
Motion declared carried
Bros. for construct -
of roadside planting
and retain $1500.
Clyde Libby, Variance
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to table action on the Clyde Libby subdivision variance
at the applicants request.
Motion declared carried
LeRoy Undis, Subdivision
Council discussed the number of acres of septic system soils on the Undis property and
information that city ordinances cio not require adequate soils to be contiguous.
Robert Mitchell asked if there were two sites on each parcel suitable for a drainfield.
Loren Kohnen stated that there were sufficient soils if they di6. not have to be contiguous.
Thomas Anderson stated that the lot line between the two parcels should be drawn to
include the Ha soils in Parcel A and that a drainage easement should to obtained.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution granting
preliminary subdivision approval to LeRoy Undis to subdivide 20.77 acres on Medina Rd.
and Brockton Ln. subject to redrawing the property lines between the two parcels so that
there arc 5 acres of innovative or conventional septic system soils on each parcel and
that a drainage easement is provided according to a legal description to be prepared by
the city engineer.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to direct the Planning Commission to study the
cities ordinance regarding contiguous septic system soils in a subdivision.
Motion declared carried
H.L. and Dale Johnson, Subdivision
Ron Batty explained that ownership of the Johnson property was discussed by the Planning
Commission while they were reviewing the Conditional Use Permit application for Dale
Johnson. He explained that a sale of property in 1981 from H.L. Johnson to Dale Johnson
created a landlocked parcel and in 1984 the city approved a subdivision with a proper
road access which was filed with Hennepin County with an incorrect legal description.
He stated that if the council reaffirms the 1984 decision an easement along Pioneer Tr.
should be obtained from the Johnsons.
Jim Tiller, Attorney for Johnsons, explained that Dale Johnson would grant a 30 ft. ease-
ment for access to H.L. Johnson if the 1981 sale was approved.
Wilfred Scherer asked how many acres were in each parcel.
Robert Mitchell stated that one has 21 acres and the other 12 acres. He asked if there
were acceptable septic system soils if the property line was moved.
Loren Kohnen stated that there were 7.36 acres of acceptable soil on the east parcel and
5.08 acres on the westerly parcel.
Robert Mitchell asked why a combined Conditional Use Permit could not be approved as the
division lines divide the parking lot and other areas of the business.
Jim Tiller stated that mortgages and homestead considerations need to be decided and
that some action by the council is necessary for the Planning Commission to continue
its review.
Dale Johnson asked if there was an ordinance against a Conditional Use Permit on
two parcels.
Robert Mitcehll explained that conditions are placed on permits.
Loren Kohnen stated that if the division line was moved to the west a new survey was needed.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Schmit to reaffirm the 1984 council action using the'westerly
line as the division line plus securing a 30 ft. easement along the southerly edge of the
property for road and utility purposes.
Motion declared carried
Woodlake Landfill
Loren Kohnen reported that he and Wenck Associates had met at Woodlake landfill and found
the old Boyer landfill site restored completely, including seeding, plus they were installing
culverts in the northwest basin. He recommended that council accept the work.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to accept the work on the old Boyer landfill site as
being completed according to plans approved, per recommendation of consultants.
Motion declared carried
Mike Leuer Subdivision
Loren Kohnen stated that he and the engineer had not had time to review the final plat of
Southridge Farm for determination of the:escrow amount that is needed. Also they have not
seen the road plans so approve the road profile.
Mike Leuer stated that the road plans had been included with the preliminary plat.
Thomas Anderson asked if the matter should be tabled.
Glenn explained that a grading permit could be issued after the road plans are reviewed and
the escrow amount is posted.
Loren Kohnen stated that the abstract is also needed.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to table action on the Southridge Farm plat until
November 20th and authorize issuance of a grading permit after road plans are approved
and a security deposit is received from Mike Leuer.
Motion declared carried
8. CHERRY HILL FARM ESCROW
Ron Batty explained that S.J. Louis Construction had requested that they be allowed to
deposit the retainage amount for the Cherry Hill Farm street and utility project and that
there bank would then enter into an escrow agreement with the city guaranteeing the amount.
Glenn Cook stated that such an arrangement is allowed under state statute.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve the escrow agreement and release of $15,502.72
after the bank of S.J. Louis construction signs the agreement.
Motion declared carried
9. PLASTIC RECYCLING
Council discussed memo from recycling coordinator, Margie Vigoren, which explained that
Hennepin County would prefer that cities wait until the Spring of 1991 to begin picking
up plastics, as markets are still being organized.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to delay curbside pickup of plastics until Hennepin
County secures sufficient markets for the product.
Motion declared carried
10. TUPCO
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the mutual
release for the Tupco legal proceedings.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to commend the city attorney for resolving the Tupco
matter in a timely fashion with the least cost to the city.
Motion declared carried
V. 11. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY
Thomas Anderson stated that he wished to relinquish his position on the Planning Commission
and that he had spoken to Bruck Workman who was interested in becoming a member.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to appoint Bruck Workman to serve out the unexpired
term of Thomas Anderson on the Planning Commission.
Motion declared carried
12. HIGHWAY 12 STUDY
Ted Kuller stated that he bad been out of torn for some of the meetings concerning Hwy. 12
and that someone should be representing the city on that committee.
,Tim Dillman stated that Medina's representatives on the three committees should present
one plan at their respective meetings.
Robert Mitcehll stated that staff should put together information and present it to the
Planning Commission and City Council for reaction.
13. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Union Negotiations
Anne Theis stated that Tom Barnett from Law Enforcement Labor Services has asked to speak
to her regarding the police contract and that she would do so if council approved. She
stated that Holmes and Graven or Labor Relations Associates could be hired.
Rick Rabenort stated that the officers would be holding a meeting with Tom Barnett and
would then meet with Anne Theis.
Thomas Anderson stated that he did not know if council should hire anyone else until a
proposal is received from the union.
Anne Theis stated that she would call Mr. Barnett and request a proposal from the union.
Firearms Training Agreement
Rick Rabenort stated that the purpose of the joint powers agreement is to purchase firearms
training equipment.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to enter into the Southwest Firearms Training Association
Joint Powers Agreement with South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department, West Hennepin
Public Safety Department, and the Cities of Wayzata and Deephaven for the purpose of pur-
chasing e uipment for firearms training for police personnel.
Motion declared carried
Burning Permits
Rick Rabenort stated that the PCA has told him that the city is issuing to many burning.
permits.
Council advised that they should be notified that the city is looinc,: into their concerns
and will to working on compliance.
Police Officer Hiring
Rick Rabenort reported that four applicants for police officer position will be interviewed.
].4. PULL TAB PROCEEDS
Rick Rabenort explained that pull tab funds from the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce
may be requested and he asked how council wished to proceed.
Council asked for recommendations regarding request for funds.
].5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW
Robert Mitchell stated that the Metropolitan Council wants addition transportation and
septic system alternative information.
Glenn Cook stated that it would cost the city $2500 for the septic report and $7500 for
the transportation information.
Donna Roehl explained that work done by John Bergley could not be paid from CDBG funds
because the work was begun prior to the 1990 program approval and if a contract for work
done by Bonestroo was approved it would qualify for funding.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize Bonestroo to complete the transpor-
tation and sewer planning work as requested by Metropolitan Council with a contract of
not,to exceed $10,000.
Motion declared carried Abstaining -Anderson
16. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to pay the bills; Order Checks #9069-9152 in the
amount of $133,413.01; Payroll Checks #11840-11872 in the amount of $22,459.53 and
Payroll Checks #8899-8916 in the amount of $1116,88.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Clerk -Treasurer
November 7, 1990