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Home My Public Portal About11/18/75 CCMThe Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18, 1975 1 57 at 7:40 P.M. Members present: Wayne Neddermeyer, Mayor; Robert Franklin, Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis, William Reiser, Councilmen; Donna Roehl, Clerk; Richard Schieffer, Attorney Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve the minutes of November 5, 1975 as presented. Motion carried unanimously 1. ANNE DORWEILER Robert Anderson Ms. Dorweiler presented a request from Robert Anderson for a setback variance for the North portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 26, Independence Beach (Parcel 7880.) He has been assessed for one unit for Sewer and water installation but, as of yet, has not combined the lots. The combined lots would be 73' by 118' and he is planning to build a 54' by 24' house on the combined lots. At present there is a small cabin located on the property which would be re- moved before construction on the house begins. Proposed site plans indicate an 18' to 20' setback from Balsam St. and the 10' side yard requirement has also been met. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to grant a variance to Robert And- erson for building a permanent house on Lots 1 and 2, Block 26 for front yard setback of 20 feet and rear yard of not less than 9 feet from lot line; on the condition that the 2 lots are combined and the existing structure removed before completion of new house. Variance granted because of small lot size, existence of similar setbacks in the area, practical difficulty of any other design and unnecessary hardship in that strict adherence to setback requirements would deprive property of substantial part of its value. Motion carried unanimously House on Wayne Allen's Plat (Maple Crest) Anne Dorweiler and Don DesLauriers explained that the drainfield and the newly constructed house have been placed differently than the plans presented to the 2ity and that the building inspector would not approve the septic system unless a pert test of thrsite being used or 1000 feet of drainfield be installed. Attorney stated that project could be stopped until revised plans were presented or they could conform to building inspectors ruling. He stated that he would contact the Building inspector and discuss the matter. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by. Robert Franklin to ask the Zoning Admihistrator to recommend to building inspector that he adhere to plot building plans as presented for the original approval of plat. Motion carried unanimously 2. JOE BIZZANO, DILLMAN FARM LAND DIVISION Mr. Schieffer explained the agreement he had drawn up for approval by city and purchasers of property. Discussion of whether or not a blacktopped street would be required on that protion of roadway that was to be used by more than 2 owners. Motion by Robert Franklin, to approve agreement with the last paragraph on Page 2 amended to read: Requirement for blacktopping waived provided upgraded street serve no more than 5 dwelling units and no tract subdivided into less than 5 acres, subject to payment of attorney fees and site location of driveway subject to approval of Zoning Administrator and approval by Hennepin County as to entrance location from County Road. Motion by Robert Franklin to amend motion by the addition of the word "upgraded" before"drive- way", seconded by Arthur Theis. Motion carried unanimously 3. WILLIS KOHNEN Discussion of back payment by Medina of $1063.10 to bring PERA coverage of Willis Kohnen up to date. Attorney explained that city could ask the association to conclude that Mr. Kohnen has performed as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Mr. Kohnen, if he wished, could present information regarding employee status, but in any case authorization must be gotten from PERA as public monies are being spent when PERA benefits are paid by a municipality. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to direct Attorney to submit facts to PERA for determination as to whether or not Willis Kohnen is an independent contractor or a City employee. Motion carried unanimously 158 (fib HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STUDY Al Jubert and Wayne Neddermeyer gave report of Transportation Study meeting. Several Medina residents were in attendence and letters had been received by the County regarding a north - south route through Medina. They were again told that this is a study and any work is 10 or more years in the future, but, that any such route is definitely needed to connect Co. Rd. 116 with Long Lake. 5. HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK TAX ABATEMENT Report by Robert Franklin regarding request from County Park for tax abatement on house located in Medina and being rented to a Park employee. Information presented will be taken under advisement and there is a fair chance that Medina could receive 30%,of rent -paid in lieu of taxes. 6. JAIL SERVICE Discussion of County paying for entire cost of jail service and not individual municipalities paying own expenses. Council felt that each should take care of own expenses or we could end up paying a large protion of Minneapolis jail costs. 7. SUBURBAN NURSING SERVICE Wayne Neddermeyer reported that the Northwest League had decided that communities should not enter into agreement until each city was pro rated for the amount of services that are used by each. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to ask that Arthur Theis look into alternatives avoilable to individuals and schools in Medina in lieu of Suburban Nursing Service. Motion carried unanimously 8. BILLS Motioh by Arthur Theis, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to pay bills, Payroll in the amount of t 2008.24. Motion carried unanimously 9. SNOWPLOWING Clerk was instructed to,place an add in local paper for part time experienced snowplowing help and all applicants to fill out an application form. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Wayne Neddermeyer that all city employees checks be mailed to them unless they pick them up personally before noon the day following a meeting. Motion carried unanimously 10. AUDIT FOR 1975 Discussion of up -coming audit. Members and attorney will contact auditors in the area and decision as to whom to hire will be made at the December 2nd meeting. 11. LIBRARY SIGN Clerk was instructed to discuss with the librarian the type of directional sign they wish to have installed+ 12. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN Discussion of removing and combination of several pages of plan after it has been sent to Metro Council for approval. Following deletions were suggest4d: Page 1, then the following 3 maps, Pge 2, the following 3 maps; Page 39 and the following 2 pages; the planning program page. Don DesLauriers had list of several questions regarding information given in plan. Page 27--small community centers haveing one common entrance. Page 28--Item 7--one quadrant may remain residential if commercial establishment is across street. Discussion of sign restrictions and screening requirements for various businesses. Discussion of zoning in the Hamel area and how that area is expected to develop. Further discussion tabled until December 2nd. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned Tt 1:00 A.M. Clerk de'�LL , Mayor November 18, 1975