HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/20/1990 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - NOVEMBER 20,: 1990
11873 Wayne Wallace $ 712.96
11874 Jill McRae 877.60
11875 Richard Rabenort 1,072.19
11876 Michael Rouillard 404.16
11877 James Dildlman 912.45
11878 Robert Dressel 825.55
11879 Cecilia Vieau 167.57
11880 Donna Roehl 1,055.37
11881 Laura Skarda 525.04
11882 Sandra Larson 484.98
11883 Shannon Formisano 187.97
11884 Benedict Young 820.31
11885 Danna Mugalla 137.27
11886 Law Enforcement Labor Service 66.00
11887 Henn. Co. Support 472.00
11888 Great West Life 450.00
11889 Farmers State Bank (Fed.) 1,528.95
11890 Commissioner of Revenue 617.46
11891 P.E.R.A. 709.95
11892 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 583.01
$12,610.79
8918 Carol Parrish ff,dc
ORDER CHECKS - NOVEMBER 20, 1990
9153 Marjorie Vigoren
9154 City of Medina
9155 Hunterland Corp./James Fenning
9156 S.J. Louis, Inc.
9157 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.)
9158 P.E.R.A.
357.27
1,807.00
13,943.00
15,502.72
583.01
932.72
$33,125.72
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, November 20, 1990
at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Anne Theis, Stephen Schmit, Robert
Mitchell, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Public Works
Director, Names Dillman; Police Chief, Richard Rabenort; Zoning Adminis-
trator, Loren Kohnen; Engineer, Glenn Cook; Attorney, Ron Batty
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items:
Loretto Fire department budget
City shop plans
U.S. West Permit for Willow Dr. north of Hwy. 55
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 1990
Robert Mitchell stated that Item 6, Independence Beach Water System, Page 131, should in-
clude authorization for Phil Zietlow to work with Jim Dillman to resolve the water treat-
ment matter at Independence Beach.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to approve minutes of November 7, 1990, as corrected.
Motion declared carried
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Hamel Te8t Well
Jim Dillman reported that they are continuing to look for a satisfactory site for another
well in the Hamel area.
Part Time Snow Plowing
Jim Dillman reported that an ad had been placed in the local paper regarding hiring of a
part time person for snow plowing.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sirens
Rick Rabenort stated that he had talked with Maple Plain, Hennepin Parks and West Henn-
epin police regarding the warnings sirens that are available from the City of Richfield.
He explained that electrical connection and installation would cost about $1500 for each
siren, for a total cost of approximately $5000 for the three sirens that would be placed
in the areas of Holy Name, Independence Beach and Medina Morningside.
Police Officer Hiring
Rick Rabenort reported that they are continuing the interview process for hiring of an
additional police officer.
Union Negotiations
Anne Theis reported that she had spoken with Tom Barnett of Law Enforcement Labor Services
regarding the cities police union contract and that a meeting had been scheduled for Nov-
ember 29th at CouncilmemberMitchells office, to listen to their contract proposal.
Larry Thomas,Big Woods Saloon
Ron Batty explained that the city council is under some obligation to take action regarding
the after hours sale conviction of the Big Woods Saloon. He stated that three options are
available; revocation of the license, suspension of the license for up to 60 days or a
fine of up to $2000. He explained that if council wishes to consider revocation or suspension,
licensee is entitled to an administrative hearing.
Richard Rabenort stated that Larry Thomas wishes to work with the city but that he might
want to seek the advice of his attorney.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to table the Big Woods matter until December 4, J.990.
Motion declared carried
5. PLANNING AND ZONING. DEPARTMENT
LeRoy Undis, Subdivision
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to table the Leroy Undis subdivision item until Decem-
ber 4, 1990, as Mr. Undis has not submitted a revised survey of the property.
Motion declared carried
Commercial Horse Stable Rezoning
Ron Fatty explained that council direction. is needed regarding which properties should
be considered for rezoning to accomodate commercial horse stables along Hwy. 55.
Council discussed areas adjacent to the Kellin property that should be included in dis-
cussions at a public hearing that would be conducted by the Planning Commission.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Schmit to include properties north of Pioneer Tr. from
Peter Lake on the east to Pioneer Tr. on the west, in discussions to be held at a public
hearing conducted by the Planning Commission.
Motion declared carried
6. TUCKBOROUGH FARM ESCROW
Donna Roehl explained that $5000 should be retained for completion of street work at
Tuckborough Farm with the remainder of the $17,150 escrow to be returned to Jim Fenning.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to reduce the Tuckborough Farm escrow to $5000.
Motion declared carried
7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Council agreed that letter prepared by Robert Mitchell to the Metropolitan Council
regarding the cities comprehensive plan amendment was appropriate and should be for-
warded to them.
8. HWY. 1.2
Jim Dillman explained that even if the city council adopted a resolution opposing the
Hwy. 12 corridor through Medina that is being studied, it would not be dropped from
consideration until all studies are completed.
Robert Mitchell stated that council needs information from staff regarding the proposed
route and why it should not be selected.
9. HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Thomas Anderson reported that the Hamel Lions Club had purchased street lighting decor-
ations for the Hamel area, at a cost of $8000, and he asked if the city would approve
paying for the cost of the electricity.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to pay for the cost of the electricity for the
holiday street lighting on Hamel Rd., for approximately two months.
Motion declared carried
10. U.S. WEST
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 90-82, plant improvement on
Willow Dr. north of HWy. 55 by U.S. West.
Motion declared carried
11. IORETTO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Robert Mitchell explained that he and Tom Anderson had met with the Loretto Fire Depart-
ment and had prepared the report that council had received regarding their receipts and
expenses.
Stephen Schmit stated that the department members were not pleased with the city council
after the November 7th council meeting as they are all volunteers working for the comm-
unities, not for themselves.
Robert Mitchell stated that council did not have all of the financial information that
it should have had for that meeting.
1.2. 1991 BUDGET, PUBLIC HEARING, 8:05 P.M.
Thomas Anderson asked for comments from residents regarding various sections of the
budget,as was presented. He explained that a preliminary levy of $998,000 had been
sent to Hennepin County which could finally be decreased but not increased.
Resident, Cliff Otten, asked if individual taxes would increase.
Thomas Anderson stated that hopefully there was enough added tax value in the city to
cover the increase in tax levy.
Resident, Pat Wulff presented information regarding the attempt to control Lake Independ-
ence of milfoil and she requested $1500 from the city toward their expenses in 1991.
Cliff Otten asked if any attempt had been made to coordinate police services with any
other police department, as some cities have done.
Thomas Anderson stated that since he has been mayor the council has studied the possibility
of contracting with, or combining with, another department and both times the citizens did
not favor such an arrangement and the cost was to high for the city.
Resident, Phil Zietlow asked why another police officer was to be hired in 1991.
Thomas Anderson explained that the police chief is working many extra hours covering for
officers who are on vacation etc. so another officer is needed.
Council discussed wages and salaries of various employees.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to set wages for 1991 at the 1990 level and put excess
amounts into council contingency fund.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to budget $1500 toward the Lake Independence milfoil
control project.
Motion declared carried
Wilfred Scherer asked if some of the cities excess funds should be designated toward paying
for an architect to design a new shop building.
Robert Mitchell stated that it was premature to begin planning as he had asked Jim Dillman
some questions regarding a new building, which Jim had answered and some other things need
to be taken into consideration.
Robin Steiner asked from what funds the interest income was generated.
Donna Roehl explained that general fund money received investment interest and some of it
was from excess funds.
Robin Steiner stated that the council should levy less if there was a huge reserve fund.
Thomas Anderson stated that when he became mayor there was a deficit. in city funds.
Robert Mitchell stated that a city should have one half of an annual budget in reserve.
Anne Theis asked if some of the reserve funds should be transferred to the Woodlake fund.
Robert Mitchell stated that money put into that fund could probably not be taken out.
Thomas Anderson suggested certifying $875,000 for tax collection, rather than $998,000
and reduce the anticpated receipts from Woodlake to $200,000.
Anne Theis asked if a new budget could be run for the December 4th meeting.
Donna Roehl reported that the final levy needed to be certified to the county by December 28.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to close the public hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing was closed at 8:50 P.M.
13. MIKE LEUER, SOUTHRIDGE FARM, FINAL SUBDIVISION
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to authorize preparation of a resolution granting
final approval to Mike Leuer for the Southridge Farm subdivision
Motion declared carried
14. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to pay the bills; Payroll checks # 11873-11892 in
the amount of $12,610.79; Payroll check # 8918 in the amount of $48.00 and Order checks
# 9153-9158 in the amount of $33,125.72.
Motion declared carried
15. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PULL TAB FUNDS
Council authorized sending letter to the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce requesting
$10,000 toward the purchase of a tractor and mower to be used in city parks.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
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