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PAYROLL NOVEMBER 20, 1979
5547 Charles Hoover $ 581.20
5548 Jerome LaFond 504.26
5549 Michael Rouillard 472.50
5550 Robert Derus 233.13
5551 James Dillman 391.12
5552 Robert Dressel 412.90
5553 Ronald D ran 458.88
5554 Steve Scherer 125.00
$3,178.99
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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, November 20, 1979- r 3
at 7i30 p.M. A
Members present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Nancy Laurent, William Reiser,
Sarah Lutz; clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; planning and zoning Adminis-
trator; public Works Director, Ron Duran; police Chief, Charles Hoover;
Attorney, Richard Schaeffer; Engineer, Lyle Swanson.
Members absent: Thomas Crosby
1. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 1979
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to approve minutes of November 6, 1979,
Motion declared carried
as presented.
2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 1979
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Anderson to approveminutes of November 8, 1979, as presented.
Motion declared carried
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Automobile quotes
police Chief Hoover reported that he had sent five requests for quotes on the purchase of
a new police car and had received one reply, that of Hopkins Dodge for a 1980 St. Regis,
Dodge, at a price of $6952.00. He stated that it is the model he wanted and the cost is
only $400.00 more than the Dodge purchased in 1979. -
Motion byReiser seconded by Laurent to purchase a 1980 Dodge, St. Regis; from Hopkins Dodge
for $6952.00.
Motion declared carried
Labor Negotiations
Thomas Anderson and Sarah Lutz reported that the police contract would go to mediation in
December, reasons being, agreement could -not be reached on the vacation schedule and dis-
missal procedure.
4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Road salt
Ron Duran reported that Orono has a sufficent supply of salt and that they would be willing to
sell some to Medina, if there is a shortage in Medina.
Chippewa Corporation
Ron Duran recommended -the release of the $500 escrow amount being held by Attorney Schieffer
that had been posted by the Chippewa Corporation for their use of Mohawk Dr. He reported
that they had maintained the road satisfactorily but that some arrangement should be made
now for the 1980 season.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to release the-$500 to the Chippewa Corporation and to
put them on notice that the arrangements they had made with the city in the 'spring -of 1979, -
for use of the roads, only applied to that year and not 1980.
Motion declared carried
Minnesota Gas Company
Motion by Reiser, seconded
install gas lines to serve
perma-gopher.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Reiser, seconded
install gas lines to serve
Motion declared carried
vy Laurent to adopt Resolution 79-66 allowing Minnegaseo to
807 Hamel Rd. provided that they auger under Hamel Rd. with a
by Laurent to adopt Resolution 79-67, allowing Minnegasco to
610 Hamel Rd.
Motion. by Laurent, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 79-68, allowing Minnegaseo to
install gas lines to serve 620 Hamel Rd.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution.79-69, allowing Minnegasco to
install gas lines to serve 2042 Holy Name Rd.
Motion declared carried
27 Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to adopt Resolution 79-70, allowing Minnegasco to
nstall gas lines on Lakeview Dr. provided that they install lines from the north to the
south side of the street due to drain tile in the area..
Motion declared carried
5. HIGHWAY 55 AND COUNTY ROAD 116
Mayor Anderson reported that the property owners along Hwy. 55 had alternate ideas for
signal control at the Hwy. 55 and 116 intersection and they wanted to have plans drawn
by McCombs -Knutson for presentation to the State Highway Department.
Lyle Swanson reported that the meeting would be held in late afternoon, date not yet de-
termined, and Bill Crawford of the Highway Department would attend.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to pay for one-half of the cost of a study, cities share
not to exceed $50.00.
Motion declared carried
6. HUNTER FARMS ROADS
Lyle swanson reported that some work is not complete, especially the storm sewer that needs
to be opened so that Roger Elling's property does not continue to flood.. He estimated that
the $4000.00 remaining in the escrow fund would cover the remaining work.
Attorney Schioffer suggested that the city complete the remaining work, keeping close record
of time and machine hours and if there is money remaing, refund to Mr. Farr.
Donna Roehl reported that Mr. Farr's secretary, Teddi Bruce, had been notified on the Council
meeting and the possible action that Council might take.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Lutz that Council hereby declares that the Hunter parms sub-
division work has not been completed according to the performance agreement; that the Dir-
ector of public Works is directed to complete such portion of the work as can be done for
an amount not to exceed $4000.00; that the Clerk is directed to withdraw the financial
guarantee .in the amount of $4000.00 to reimburse the City for monies spent in completing
the work and to return any balance remaining to the developer upon approval of the council;
and that Hunter Farms roads are hereby accepted as public roads.
Motion declared carried.
7. MORRISON ROAD
Lyle swanson reported that there are some problems with the road that has been built by
Truxton Morrison but that another building permit will be requested so an agreement should
be prepared which will allow the city to plow the road.
He explained that Ron Duran has problems with trees at the road edge but that some provision
should be made in any roadway agreement so that certain trees could be allowed to remain.
Mr. Morrison explained that he had recently heard that perhaps this road could be retained
as a private road, as had been discussed when division of property had been approved, but
he would need to discuss this possibility with other property.owners in the division.
Matter was tabled until such time as Mr. Morrison decides what they wish to do.
8. FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL
C.O. Dorweiler requested that a street light be installed on the south end of Mill St. to
light that area of the street. He reported that because of the addition to the bank one
of the lights that had been on the bank building will no longer be there.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to have Northern_States power install a street light
on Mill St. near the fire hydrant.
Motion declared carried
Discussion of other requests for street lights.
Donna Roehl stated that she would secure costs from NSp for Council to discuss at a later date,
9. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC HEARING, 8:15 P.M.
Mark Hendrickson of Hennepin County reported that regulations for Year VI have not change
a great deal but that Medina would need to reprogram some of its funds due to the fact
that Medina Morningside income did not meet the guidelines for funding.
Various projects were considered; painting the Hamel water tower, constructing a new
Hamel well; 'additional televising of the Hamel sewer, pooling funds with other communities
for assisted housing projects.
Ron Duran explained that it would cost from 15 to 820,000 to paint and clean the 97r,
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inside and outside of the gamel water tower.
Mark Hendrickson stated that 20% of the total dollar amount could be used for developing
ordinances in connection with the Community Development guide.
Mayor Anderson asked for comments from any persons in attendance.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to close the public hearing.
Motion declared carried
public Hearing closed at 8:30 P.M.
The matter was tabled until December 4th at which time projects will be determined. Also
income guidelines will be determined at that time, for housing grants.
10. HENRY HADDE/LUNDGREN DIVISION
Robert Derus presented information on the North -South road and whether it was appropriate
to request an additional 17 ft. of road right-of-way when the road corridor has not been
determined.
Richard Schieffer stated that Council can not require more than 66 ft. of right-of-way
Motion by Laurent., seconded by Reiser to grant a division of the Lundgren's 16.3 acres
into an 8 and 8.3 acre site, with notice given to those interested that a north -south road
is a possibility in the future.
Motion declared carried
11. NORTHRIDGE FARMS , VARIANCE
Robert Derus explained that the addition being added to the existing barn does not require
a building permit as the property is assessed as agricultural and the buildings are used
exclusively by Mr. Groves for his private use•as a farm operation. However, according to
the survey the set -back from Hunter Dr. does not meet the 40 ft. requirement in a POC dis-
trict, in that it is about 1. ft. to close to Hunter Dr. on the southerly end of the building.
He stated that he had building foreman, Mr. Kallstrom sign a statement noting that if they
were to continue building no guarantee could be given by Medina employees that the Council
would grant a variance.
Jack Gasner, manager of the farm, stated that the addition is being constructed for training
and stableing of 38 yearlings.
Mr. Groves attorney stated that the shape of the property and the existance of buildings
make it the only place on the property in which yearlings could be housed and trained.
Discussion of changing the line of the building to remove the portion that extends beyond
the required set -back.
Mr. Gasner stated that the building would become an eyesore and that section of the building
could not be used as planned.
Motion by William Reiser to deny the variance request as there appeared to be no hardship.
Motion not seconded.
Mr. Groves Attorney stated that from an aestetic standpoint it would be unreal to enforce
the ordinance.
phil zietlow, planning Commission member, suggested that perhaps the original structure
was built before Hunter. Dr. was upgraded and this might suggest why the building was not
aligned with the road.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to grant a set -back variance to Northridge Farms to
allow building addition to remain 1.6 ft. beyond the 40 ft. set -back required at the south-
erly 6 ft. of the building, hardship being that the original structure was built prior to
enactment of zoning and building regulations. and that to comply with the set -back require-
ments a jog would be needed in the building addition which would prevent the addition from
being flush with the original structure.
Motion declared carried
12. ELM CREEK POLLUTION
Discussion of the possible cause of the pollution of Elm Creek in Hamel.
Jeanne Mabusth, representative on the Elm Creek Conservation Commission reported that the
Metro Treatment plant or the distribution system would need to be investigated.
Nancy Laurent reported that their feed -lot had been inspected by the Health Department.
Council determined that Metro Waste Control, Hennepin Soil and Water District and Medina
representatives should work together to determine the source of the pollution.
2`l 6 Motion by Lutz, seconded by Reiser to authorize Lyle Swanson and Ron Duran to seek verbal
permission from property owners in Hamel to inspect Elm Creek for source of pollution.
Motion declared carried.
13. JORGENSON SAC CHARGE REFUND
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Laurent to deny the refund of Jorgenson. Bros. (Westcreek Buildin
SAC Charge refund because the August 6th, 1979 deadline for application had not been met.
Motion declared carried
14. PARK COMMITTEE
Penny Elsenpeter, Chairman, informed Council that the Satellite Co. had driven on park grass
when they had picked up their toilet facility. She stated that she had discussed it with
them and they suggested waiting until the Spring of 1980 to determine if damages were done.
Clerk was asked to write them a letter telling them there may be a problem in the spring.
Al Tredeau
Ms. Elsenpeter reported that Mr. Tredeau's carragana hedge seedlings had been mistakenly cut
by Medina employees when the Hunter Farms park had been mowed. She stated that replacement
plants had been ordered and would be planted by a Boy Scout or other interested group in the
spring of 1980.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Lutz to write a letter to Mr. Tredeau informing him that the
hedge would be replaced in the spring of 1980.
Motion declared carried
15. MEDINA - MORNINGSIDE SEWER
Lyle Swanson reported that the contract that the Medina and Orono Council representatives had
discussed on November 8th was being redrafted and would be complete soon.
Regarding televising ofthe sewer lines, Donna Roehl was asked to write a letter to Orono
stating that Medina would pay a proportionate share of the cost according to the previously
agreed upon Use Fromula of 27.4 for Medina and 72.6 for Orono, for televising the dine from
the Medina -Orono interconnection to the Long Lake -Orono interconnection.
16. SUBDIVISION - SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCES
Discussion of several sections of the ordinances.
Motion by Laurent, seconded by Reiser to hold a joint Planning Commission/City Council
meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the ordinances.
Motion declared carried
17. GERALD MARKEY
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to order an appraisal by Hennepin county of Lots 8, 9; 10
and 11, Block 21, Independence Beach.
Motion declared carried
18. BILLS
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to pay the bills; payroll # 5547 — 5554 in the amount of
$3178.99.
Motion declared carried
19. CHARLES PANGIER
Charles pangier requested that a street light be installed at the corner of Fern St. and Cedar
Ave at Independence Beach.
He was advised that the lost of such lights would be determined and Council would make a
decision on his request and several others at a later date.
Mr. pangier also discussed the iron problem and the water smell in the Independence Beach
area. Members also discussed the various complaints with the Hamel system.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Reiser to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
November 20,1979