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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 1994
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met for a special meeting on
November 17, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
with Mayor Anne Theis presiding.
Members Present: John Ferris, James Johnson, Ann Thies, Philip
Zietlow and Mayor Theis.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: City Engineer Shawn Gustafson, City Attorney
Ron Batty, and Clerk -Treasurer Jeff Karlson.
1. CLYDESDALE TRAIL ASSESSMENT HEARING
Mayor Theis stated that the purpose of this hearing was to consider
objections to the proposed assessments for the Clydesdale Trail
Street and Utility Improvements.
The improvements included an extension of sanitary sewer and water
main and construction of Clydesdale Trail along the Thorpe property
from approximately 900 to 1,800 feet east of County Road No. 116.
The total project cost was $207,619.00.
No objections were filed.
Mayor Theis closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Moved by Thies, seconded by Zietlow, to adopt Resolution No. 94-72,
"Resolution Adopting an Assessment Roll for the Improvement of
Clydesdale Trail and Related Sewer and Water Improvements."
Ayes: Ferris, Johnson, Thies, Zietlow and Mayor Theis. Nays:
None. Resolution No. 94-72 adopted on a 5-aye and 0-nay vote.
2. WILLOW DRIVE ASSESSMENT HEARING
Mayor Theis stated that the purpose of this hearing was to consider
objections to the proposed assessments for the Willow Drive Street
Improvements.
The improvements consisted of the construction of Willow Drive
along the Twinco property from approximately 1300 feet to 2000 feet
north of Highway 55. The total project cost was $62,809.00.
Dan Ribnick of Twinco/Romax submitted a letter objecting to their
assessment and he was also present to express Twinco's concern
regarding the fairness of the assessment.
Ron Batty explained the appeal process.
Ribnick said they were not arguing the value of the assessment.
Ribnick said they felt it was important that all parties who
benefitted from the street improvement should share in the cost of
the project. Ribnick pointed out that Cates had recently built a
home east of Willow Drive and was not assessed.
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Batty said the Cates property across the road from Twinco was not
included when the notice of the project was mailed out. Batty said
Twinco signed a petition and waiver agreement in which they agreed
to pay the entire cost of up to $56,450. Batty said the city used
the best numbers available at the time to determine the total cost
of the project.
Phil Zietlow pointed out that the city delayed the project at the
request of the developer.
Batty said according to the assessment agreement, Willow Drive will
be extended to the north half of Twinco's property.
Zietlow asked if Cates could be assessed for the road extension on
the north half when his driveway is south of the future road
extension. He also asked if the city could assess an access road.
Batty said the petition and waiver agreement contained two separate
components. Twinco agreed to pay the full amount of the south
portion of Willow Drive improvement. The northerly lot would also
be assessed the full amount for road improvements which was
estimated at $40,000.
Ribnick said Twinco would be willing to pay the entire assessment
for the south half of Willow Drive if they had a guarantee from the
city that they would not be assessed for the north half of the
road. Ribnick said he was simply asking the city to be a little
more equitable.
Shawn Gustafson said residential property is not assessed after
road improvements have been made for commercial/industrial
property.
The council continued to discuss the possibility of assessing Cates
for road improvements on the north half of Willow Drive and whether
the city could assess a Corcoran resident for a 33 foot access
located in Medina west of Willow Drive.
Mayor Theis closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Theis, seconded by Zietlow, to authorize Loren
Kohnen to look into the use of the Cates property and make a
determination as to whether the property is being used for
commercial purposes, and whether additional properties can be
assessed for improvements on the north section of Medina Road.
Motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Johnson, seconded by Thies, to adopt Resolution No. 94-73,
"Resolution Adopting an Assessment Roll for the Improvement of
Willow Drive."
Ayes: Ferris, Johnson, Thies, Zietlow and Mayor Theis. Nays:
None. Resolution No. 94-73 adopted on a 5-aye and 0-nay vote.
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3. ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR CO. RD. 116 SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Theis stated that the purpose of this hearing was to consider
objections to the proposed assessments for County Road 116 Trunk
Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvements.
The improvements included the extension of trunk sanitary sewer and
water main along County Road 116. The total project cost was
$672,930.00 and was proposed to be assessed on a gross developable
acre basis for the trunk sewer improvements. Lateral water main
benefit was proposed to be assessed on a front footage rate of
$20.00. In addition, a connection fee would be charged at the time
of hook up to either the water or sewer line.
Ron Batty explained the appeal process for those who filed or
wished to file a written objection before the close of the public
hearing.
Dale Hendrickson, 825 Meander Road, asked if the assessment
included a water connection fee.
Shawn Gustafson said the trunk connection fee (currently $1,250 for
water hook up) was not charged until a property owner actually
hooked into the system. Gustafson said the assessments for
residential property owners on County Road 116 and Meander Road
included only the lateral water main at a front footage rate of
$20.00 per linear foot.
Dick Theis, 805 Meander Road, asked why the residential property
owners being assessed for the water trunk line were included in the
assessment roll when they never asked for water. Theis said they
had no reason for wanting city water since the homes were located
in a area that was targeted for commercial/industrial development.
John Ferris asked why the residential property owners would want to
hook up to the water system since the homes were surrounded by
commercial/industrial zoned property and might be sold to a
developer in the future.
Mayor Theis closed the public hearing at 8:55 p.m.
Moved by Zietlow, seconded by Mayor Theis, to adopt Resolution No.
94-74, "Resolution Adopting an Assessment Roll for the County Road
116 Trunk Water Main Improvement but Deferring Payment of Principal
and Interest Thereon."
Ayes: Ferris, Johnson, Thies, Zietlow and Mayor Theis. Nays:
None. Resolution No. 94-74 adopted on a 5-aye and 0-nay vote.
The parcels included in the deferrment of principal and interest
payments are described as follows:
Total
P.I.N. Name Address Assessment
1. 02-118-23-14-0002 Wallace Doerr 4405 Co. Rd. 116 $4,950
2. 02-118-23-41-0001 Tracy Johnson 4385 Co. Rd. 116 4,174
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3. 02-118-23-41-0002
4. 02-118-23-41-0003
5. 02-118-23-44-0002
6. 02-118-23-44-0003
7. 02-118-23-44-0004
8. 11-118-23-44-0005
9. 11-118-23-11-0001
Donald Nielson
Paul Dombeck
T. Brandenberg
James Peterson
Richard Theis
D. Hendrickson
L. Doboszenski
4365 Co. Rd. 116
4345 Co. Rd. 116
4025 Co. Rd. 116
812 Meander Road
805 Meander Road
825 Meander Road
3985 Co. Rd. 116
$1,800
2,374
4,290
3,920
1,890
2,030
4,540
Moved by Zietlow, seconded by Mayor Theis, to adopt Resolution No.
94-75, "Resolution Adopting an Assessment Roll for the County Road
116 Trunk Sanitary Sewer Improvement."
Ayes: Ferris, Johnson, Thies, Zietlow and Mayor Theis. Nays:
None. Resolution No. 94-75 adopted on 5-aye and 0-nay vote.
Moved by Zietlow, seconded by Mayor Theis, to adopt Resolution No.
94-76, "Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for County Road 116
Trunk Water Main Improvement."
Ayes: Ferris, Johnson, Thies, Zietlow and Mayor Theis. Nays:
None. Resolution No. 94-76 adopted on a 5-aye and 0-nay vote.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Thies, seconded by Zietlow, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01
p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Anne E. Theis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Je rlson, Clerk -Treasurer
November 17, 1994