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Home My Public Portal About11/21/1989 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - NOVEMBER 21, 1989 11284 Wayne Wallace $ 680.58 11285 Jill McRae 791.25 11286 Richard Rabenort 1,070.20 11287 Michael Rouillard 460.28 11288 Richard Blevins 521.43 11289 James Dillman 890.44 11290 Robert Dressel 825.07 11291 Karen Dahlberg 352.66 11292 Donna roehl 1,055.58 11293 Laura Skarda 500.15 11294 Sandra Larson 442.49 11295 Shannon Formisano 113.97 11296 Benedict Young 755.44 11297 Great West LIfe 310.00 11298 Law Enforcement Labor Svc. 66.00 11299 Henn. co. Support & Collections 432.00 11300 Prudential 10.20 11301 Farmers State Bank (Fed.) 1,627.55 11302 Commissioner of Revenue 659.73 11303 P.E.R.A. 751.69 11304 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 563.78 $12,880.29 ORDER CHECKS - NOVEMBER 21, 1989 8106 Marjorie Vigoren 311.62 8107 Dan Bar Homes 41,340.19 8108 Kustom Electric 1,985.00 8109 Wenck Assoc. 22,013.27 8110 Polka Dot Recycling 1,129.00 n i,AAt 8111 P.E.R.A. 999.98 8112 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 563.78 $ 68, 342.84 ®.2/ efvi- 300 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday,November 21, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Robert Mitchell, Anne Theis, Stephen Schmit, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Police Chief, Richard Rabenort; Zoning Administrator, Loren Kohnen; Attorney, Ron Batty; Engineer, Glenn Cook 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to discuss the following additional items: Release of escrow funds for John Day Company and B and D Machine Woodlake landfill items Elwell property report Compeat Inc. (Wally Doerr) report Use of Hamel water tower by U.S.West Motion declared carried 2. MINUTES OF NOVEMB R 7, 1989 Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to approve minutes of November 7, 1989, as presented. Motion declared carried * CONSENT AGENDA Ron Batty explained that the resolution for Tuckborough Farm should included provisions for roadway covenants and a development contract for road construction. 3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1989 Seal Coat Project Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to pay Allied Blacktop $1802.25, as final payment for 1989 sealcoating for a final total cost of $21,234.78. Motion declared carried * Tamarack Dr. North Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to pay Buffalo Bituminous $18,549.2.5 as final payment for construction of Tamarack Dr. No. for a final total cost to them of $154,917.08. Motion declared carried 4. PLANNING AND -ZONING DEPARTMENT * Tuckborough Farm, preliminary subdivision approval Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt resolution 89-76, granting preliminary approval to Tuckborough Farm subdivision on Hunter Dr. Motion declared carried * Richard Ziminiski, lot line rearrangement Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 89-77, approving a lot line rearr- angement for Richard Ziminiski on Willow Dr. Motion declared carried * Orlo Eisinger, final subdivision approval Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 89-78, granting final subdivision approval to Orlo Eisinger on Medina Rd. Motion declared carried * Bruce Whitehead, setback variance Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 89-79, granting setback variances to Bruce Whitehead to construct an addition on his house at 3045 Lakeshore Ave. Motion declared carried * Lou Beasley, Escrow funds Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to release $2100 to Lou Beasley and to retain $500 for completion of roadside work in Beasley Bluffs subdivision. Motion declared carried Phil Carlberg, Maple Plain Dairy Queen, Subdivision Loren Kohnen stated that two items needed to be provided for the Carlberg subdivision: A 15 ft. by 15 ft. sign easement on the vacant parcel, for the Dairy Queen sign and a 50 ft. easement to access property to the east. He stated that there is an access from Hwy. 12 for that property but because of a creek that divides it an access should be gotten through the Carlberg property. Robert Mitchell stated that Carlberg could sell the easement to the easterly property owner if that property develops sooner than the Carlberg property. Thomas Anderson stated that the easterly property owner would have to pave the easement. Glenn Cook stated that the 50 ft. easement should include 30 feet for road purposes and 10 feet on either side for utility easements. Moved by Theis, seconded by schmit to authorize preparation of.a resolution granting final subdivision approval to Phil Carlberg for the Maple Plain Dairy Queen property, with pro- visions for a 15 ft. by 15 ft. sign easement and a 50 ft. road and utility easement to serve property to the east. Motion declared carried DeVac/Garrison, Subdivision/Combination 41( Ron Batty explained that Hennepin County has assured him that the Garrison property can be combined with the DeVac property even though they are in separate school districts. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by scherer to authorize preparation of a final resolution for the subdivision/combination of the Garrison/DeVac property on Hwy. 55. Motion declared carried DanBar Homes, Independence Estates, Escrow Funds Glenn Cook stated that $20,000 for street surfacing; $2500 for roadside restoration and $12,000 for lift station completion should be retained for Independence Estates first and second additions, with the remainder of the funds to be released to Dan Bar Homes. Donna Roehl stated that the $12,000 had not been included in the $41,340.19 order check for approval at this meeting so the amount to be escrowed would be $22,500. Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis toyrelease $41,340.19 to Dan Bar Homes and to retain $22,500 for completion of streets and roadside restoration in Independence Estates first and second additions. Motion declared carried Comprehensive Plan Revision Council discussed time needed to hold public hearings and complete revision on the cities comprehensive plan. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer torequest A six month extension for completion of revisions to the Medina Comprehensive Plan. 5o Gr)ioh c Motion declared carried U.S. West Antenna Loren Kohnen reported that he and Glenn Cook had met with Bob Davis regarding placing a U.S. West radio antenna on the Hamel water tower on Pinto Dr. He stated that they wanted to know exactly what type of equipment they wished to install and that they needed to determine the elevation of the tower as compared to the elevation at Rolling Green Country Club, the first site they had picked, Thomas Anderson asked if the water tower would be kept on the property. Glenn Cook stated that they had discussed the possibility of the city moving the tower if it could be moved economically, although there is 75,000 gallons of additional storage for the area. Ron Batty stated that he had been sent a copy of a lease agreement by U.S. West. Donna Roehl stated that Don Wendling;who works with the city on radios and who has worked with other cities on antenna agreements will be reviewing the U.S. West agreement and com- paring it to the Burnsville agreement which has a lot of protection for that city. Compeat Inc. Loren Kohnen reported that very few trucks were now bringing leaves to the Doerr property and that they were working on the site. Stephen Schmit stated that he had looked at what Wally Doerr considers a finished area �y u 4 .� and could see many plastic bag pieces and the product was not plowed into the ground. Thomas Anderson stated that the item would be discussed in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. Laurence Elwell Property Loren Kohnen stated that he had met with Al Hamel of the Gaughan co. regarding discussion with Hennepin County about developing the Elwell property if another site could be found for the county facilities. Robert Mitchell stated that the city should cooperate on finding them another site. Thomas Anderson stated that he had told Hennepin County that there was property in Medina that was property zoned for the facilities the county wants to build. 5. SAC CHARGE REFUNDS Donna Roehl explained that the council should decide, before December 31st, if they wished to request a refund of Sewer Availability Charges paid for new homes in unsewered areas. Council discussed the possibility of requesting refunds for areas that will probably never have sewer service. Donna Roehl stated that the city would have to request a total amount and if a homeowner did not want reimbursement the city would be responsible for paying any amount over the amount paid if sewer ever became available to that home. Ron Batty stated that the city would need to determine who should get the refund if the original payor no longer owned the property. Donna Roehl stated that she had been told by Metro Waste Control that none of the cities were requesting refunds. Council discussed whether Medina should also decline the reimbursement Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to notify Metro Waste Control that the city will not be making a request for reimbursement of SAC charges for properties outside sewered areas. Motion declared carried 6. LEAGUE OF CITIES INSURANCE INSTITUTIONAL FEE Donna Roehl was asked to contact the cities agent of record for advice on the request by Brooklyn Center to send an objection to the League of Cities as to how the institu+innal fees are being used by the League. 7. WOODLAKE LANDFILL Council discussed the Planning Commission recommendation to retain attorney Dennis Coyne to assist in the review of the Type II ash application. Robert Mitchell stated that Ron Batty Mould not be rushed into reviewing the materials for the Type II application so Dennis Coyne would only be needed to review the final documents. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to.retain Dennis Coyne on a stand-by basis for review of the Type II Woodlake ash application. Motion declared carried Loren Kohnen reported that a permit had been taken out by Woodlake for a permanent scale that is -to be placed in an existing building. Ron Batty stated that BFI had withdrawn their Conditional Use Permit approval but were now using a portion of it for construction of a permanent scale. Council asked the attorney to review the Conditional Use Permit and report later to Council. R. JOHN DAY COMPANY, ESCROW FUNDS Glenn Cook stated that the John Day Company project at 695-725 Tower Dr. had been com- pleted and he recommended release of the escrow funds. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to release $15,000 posted by the John Day Co. as recommended by the city engineer. Motion declared carried 303 9. B AND D MACHINE, ESCROW FUNDS Glenn Cook reported that the remaining site work at 3535 Kilkenny Ln. had been completed and he recommended release of the remaining $500 escrow funds to Bud Ulfers. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to rerijpase 1500 to Bud Ulfers,- as recommended by the city engineer. Motion declared carried 10. HENNEPIN COUNTY GARBAGE BURNING PLANT TOUR Donna Roehl stated that she had tentatively scheduled a tour of the garbage burning plant for Thursday, December 7th at 7:00 P.M. and asked if councilmembers wished to attend. 11. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to pay the bills: Order Checks # 8106-8112 in the amount of $68,342.84 and Payroll Checks # 11284-11304 in the amount of $12,880-29. Motion declared carried 12. POLICE DEPARTMENT Co. Rd. 116 Extension Thomas Anderson expressed displeasure with a letter that had been written by the Chief of Police to the Hennepin County Commissioners regarding emergency response time within the city. He stated that the letter did not help the cities request for construction of Co. Rd. 116. Emergency pursuit and; Gun policy Council advised that both policies should be sent to the city attorney and the cities insur- ance carrier, for comment. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tupco and Tamarack Dr. No.; 8:50 P.M. Ron Batty gave council information on the Tupco matter and on the Tamarack Dr. north special assessment appeals of Sheldon Coplin, George Wessin and Art Jubert. Compeat Inc., 9:15 P.M. Robert Mitchell absent for remainder of the meeting Council discussed the yard waste operation of Compeat Inc. on Co. Rd. 116. REGULAR SESSION RECONVENED AT 9:35 P.M. 13. CO. RD. 116 Council discussed action taken by Hennepin County Commissioners regarding extension of Co. Rd. 116 through Medina. Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to notify the Hennepin County Commissioners that Medina reaffirms its request for extension of Co. Rd. 116 through the city. Motion declared carried Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 9:40 F.M. 67de 1/1 Clerk -Treasurer November 21, 1989