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Home My Public Portal About12/03/85 CCM355 PAYROLL CHECKS - DECEMBER 3, 1985 8628 Thomas Anderson $ 150.00 8629 Anne Heideman 100.00 8630 Robert Mitchell 100.00 8631 William Reiser 100.00 8632 Wilfred Scherer 100.00 8633 Robert Anderson 946.24 8634 Jill Hodapp 737.52 8635 Mark Moran 865.90 8636 Michael Rouillard 936.82 8637 Michael Sankey 1,205.78 8638 James Dillman 911.37 8639 Robert Dressel 708.78 8640 Francis Pumarlo 584.61 8641 Karen Dahlberg 367.04 8642 JoEllen Hurr 801.65 8643 Donna Roehl 788.89 8644 Laura Skarda 427.25 8645 Sandra Larson 150.25 8646 Janice Petersen 48.88 8647 Law Enforcement Labor Services 68.00 8648 Western Life Ins. Co. 87.48 8649 Farmers St. Bank of Hamel 1,504.00 8650 Commissioner of TAxation 687.00 8651 P.E.R.A. 767.88 8652 Social Security Retirement Division 453.97 $13,599.31 ORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 3, 1985 4316 Cresline Plastic $ 193.4 4317 Dept. of Natural Resources 50. 4318 International Inst. of Mun. Clerks 42.10 4319 Physician's Health Plan 1,842.30 4320 Delta Dental 341.05 4321 NEBS Computer Forms 19.95 4322 Pitney Bowes 41.25 4323 U.S. Post Office 200.00 4324 Deluxe Computer Forms 98.35 4325 Brooklyn Printing & Adv. Co., Inc. 149.20 4326 CDP 80.00 4327 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assess. 1,244.00 4328 Postmaster 236.00 4329 The Photo Factory 26.19 4330 JoEllen Hurr 49.00 4331 Crow River News 47.85 4332 Bruce A. Liesch & Assoc. 4,419.50 4333 A T & T 85.60 4334 Northwestern Bell 303.71 4335 Wright -Hennepin Electric 658.79 4336 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik 8,564.10 4337 Medcenters Health Plan 247.30 4338 Minn. Chiefs of Police 30.00 4339 MEMA 25.00 4340 Everything for the Office 8.08 4341 Acme Typewriter 45.30 4342 Loretto Towing 769.40 356 ORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 3, 1985 (CONT'D) 4343 Amoco Oil Co. 74.51 4344 Wahl & Wahl 168.00 4345 Slide Lock Tool Co. 32.25 4346 Village Auto Body 34.52 4347 John's Auto & Truck 9.98 4348 General Comm. Inc. 10.50 4349 Uniforms Unlimited 202.04 4350 Henn. Co. Acctg. Div. 1,478.60 4351 Sheriff's Dept. Co.of Henn. 139.60 4352 Metro West Inspection Services 2,936.14 4353 Metro Waste Control Comm. 4,628.25 4354 Earl Andersen & Assoc. 50.77 4355 North Star Waterworks Prod. 287.21 4356 Wayzata Ins. Agency 34.26 4357 Long Lake Glass 26.00 4358 Long Lake Tire 15.00 4359 Genuine Parts 9.21 4360 Minn Comm 25.75 4361 Warning Lites of MN, Inc. 312.00 4362 Long Lake Ford Tractor 18.09 4363 Water Products Co. 201.80 4364 SWPA 17.50 4365 Midwest Asphalt 20,207.93 4366 Bury & Carlson 83.25 4367 Bryan Rock Products 3,454.82 4368 Morton Salt 1,133.65 4369 N.S.P. 1,173.87 4370 Egan McKay 119.24 4371 Fortin Hardware 63.31 4372 Automatic Garage Door 2,282.00 4373 Randy's Sanitation 90.00 4374 Safety-Kleen Corp. 39.00 4375 Hamel Bldg. Center 33.80 4376 Des Lauriers & Sons 562.50 4377 Metropolitan Waste Control Comm. 5,906.22 4378 Tri-State Pump 51.00 4379 American National Bank & Trust 66,774.00 4380 First Bank St. Paul 171.90 438 First Trust St. Paul, Corp. Trust Dept. 1,222.00 4382 STS Consultants 268.30 4383 Buffalo Bituminous 137,283.48 4384 0 & P .Contracting 7,708.53 4385 P.E.R.A. 1,039.15 4386 Social Security Retirement Div. 453.97 $280,651.23 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 3, 1985 357 7:35 P.M. Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Schererl Robert Mitchell (at 9:55 P.M.); and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Engineer, at Present: William Reiser, Anne Heideman, Wilfred Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning Public Works Director, James Dillman; Glenn Cook; Attorney, Ron Batty 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to discuss the following additional items: Loram, Request for Hwy. 55 Improvement Landfill Abatement Procedures Charles Pangier, request to have mailbox replaced Change of date for Public Hearing re: Hunter Trail Partnership Assessments Motion declared carried 2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 1985 Anne Heideman asked that spelling of word "mound" be corrected in Item 6, Page 349, Sandra Vrooman, Conditional Use Permit. She also asked that Woodlake item Page 351, last line be changed by omitting "if suit is brought by BFI" and Item 15, Page 354 by deleting, "if legal action is taken against the city by Browning -Ferris." Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to accept minutes of Novemaber 19, 1985 as amended. Motion declared carried 3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Water and Sewer Rates Council discussed a prepared list of residents and businesses who use very minimal amounts of water, and whether or not rate adjustments should be made for those users. Also discussed were billing procedures for vacant properties. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to not bill vacant properties if notified by owners that a property is vacant, or if a user requests that water be turned off. Motion declared carried Council also discussed comments that had been received regarding sewer charge increases. Donna Roehl reported that customers had been notified of the increase, but were not told that the reason for the increase was the fact that the Metro Waste Control Commission had increased the treatment rates. Council advised that customers be notified as to the reason for the increase. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT 1986 Vehicle Michael Sankey reported that he would be ordering a 1986 police vehicle through Viking Chevrolet, as their company had been awarded the Hennepin County bid. Loram Request for Hwy. 55, Improvement Council discussed letter that had been sent to MnDot, by Loram, regarding the possibility of constructing a turn lane at Arrowhead Dr. and Hwy. 55. Michael Sankey stated that the accident referred to in the letter was due to the fact that one of the drivers was not paying attention to the car in frontof him/her. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Sandra Vrooman, Conditional Use Permit Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-123, allowing Sandra Vrooman to operate a Commercial Kitchen at 1475 Blackfoot Tr. Motion declared carried Dickey Natural Systems, Burning Permit JoEllen Hurr reported that Bob Meyers of the PCA had told her that they would like the Dickey Natural systems burning permit rescinded because of pollution and visability problems and that the owners should be instructed to haul the cornstalks from the site. Michael Sankey stated that the problem was one of nuisance, not visability, and that he had talked with Mr. Meyers earlier and had thought they would be allowed to burn the remaining corn stalks in one huge fire. 358 Anne Heideman asked how many days they had been burning and why the PCA had not objected to the burning of cornstalks in Plymouth. Mr. Sankey stated that they had burned on eight different days and that the PCA did not know of the Plymouth burning until after it had been completed; also the Plymouth site is not located near a roadway. Mrs. Hurr stated that the PCA has the right to rescind a cities ability to issue burning permits and that they are inspecting Medina's permits. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to direct the Dickey Natural Systems company to cease burning unless they can obtain a permit directly from the PCA and that they should promptly provide some other means of removing the material. Motion declared carried Woodlake Landfill JOEllen Hurr reported that the resolution contained an amount of background data relating to the request for modification of the Woodlake Conditional Use Permit to allow for vert- ical expansion of the landfill. She also presented a letter from Attorney, Dick Nowlin and PACE Laboratories regarding the proposal. Thomas Anderson asked if preparation work in Area II had been completed. rollin Smith of Woodlake stated that they had to quit work two weeks ago and that they had 55-60 cubic yards of air space remaining in Area I. Ron Batty stated that the Council could agree to a continuation as included in Mr. Nowlins letter, although there is no requirement for such action. He stated that proposed alterna- tives from Mr. Nowlin have not been concrete but that Item 11 of the resolution does allow for evaluation of any proposals the Woodlake might present. Trudy Gasteazoro, ATtorney for the Citizens Opposed to Woodlake Landfill, asked that there be a public hearing if Woodlake presented a new proposal. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to deny continuation of action on the plan revision as requested by Woodlake Landfill. Motion declared carried Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-124, denying modification of the Conditional Use Permit issued to Woodlake Landfill. Motion declared carried Landfill Abatement Ron Batty explained the prepared resolution which sites reasons for the need to abate landfills and the creation of a Task Force to study the issue. Council discussed the fact that Woodlake has not been paying fees to the city in an amount set forth in the Conditional Use Permit. Ron Batty stated that Medina has a unique Conditional Use Permit that allows for the coll- ection of fees for road use and other expenses plus the amount allowed under State Statute. Richard Schieffer stated that Mr. Batty is handling the pleadings for collection of fees, through District Court. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-125, regarding landfill abatement and designation of a Task Force to study means by which abatement could be implemented. Motion declared carried Hennepin County Solid Waste Master Plan Council discusssed information contained in draft of the counties solid waste master plan with particular attention given to the statements regarding the need to expand existing landfills prior to opening any new sites. Thomas Anderson stated that as a member of the committee that had worked on the Plan, he had been opposed to that language and asked that a letter be written opposing that part- icular recommendation. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to direct staff to prepare a letter of objection concerning expansion of existing landfills. Motion declared carried Leonard Schlosser Subdivision JoEllen Hurr reviewed information regarding the application of Leonard Schlosser to sub- divide 11.8 acres on Hwy. 55 and Pioneer Tr. into two parcels of 5.17 and 5.0 acres res- pectively. She stated that a private road would be constructed to serve both parcels plus the existing home at 4565 Pioneer Tr. Leonard Leuer stated that a billboard is located on the property near Hwy. 55. JoEllen Hurr stated that the billboard could be addressed at such time as that lot is developed. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to recommend preparation of a resolution approving the Leonard schlosser subdivision on Hwy. 55 and Pioneer Tr., according to Planning Comm- ission recommendations. Motion declared carried 359 Bruce Neumann JoEllen Hurr reviewed background material regarding the Conditional Use Permit and Rezoning application of Bruce Neumann at 25 Hamel Rd., which had begun in 1983. Thomas Anderson stated that there were two items that Council had agreed to delay and discuss at a later time; possibility of paving and construction of additional fencing. He stated that he now believed that the entire parking area should be fenced because of the cities ordinances requiring properties to be brought to aesthetic standards. He explained that all applicants are required to provide paved parking for a commercial or industrial business. George Gubbins, Attorney representing Mr. Neumann, stated that there are many properties in the city that need to be cleaned up and that Mr. Neumann has operated at this location for some time, plus the fact that he has been asked to give 162 ft. of his property to the city for road purposes. he explained that there are seven parking spaces, vehicles are not vis- able to neighbors to the south, his wood pile has been removed, traffic is not causing a hazzard; that he is willing to give 162 ft. along Brockton Lane to the city, move his oil tank, and nothing more. Mayor Anderson explained that Mr. Neumann's business began after the ordinances had been adopted and that he should comply with them as others have complied. Anne Heideman stated that the original fencing plans were more extensive than the actual fencing and that such a fence would allow Mr. Neumann to work, concealed, at his discretion. Regarding the 162 ft. easement, she stated that the city has been getting such easements in an attempt to improve the roads in the city. She stated that she would agree to allow him to operate without paving. Bruce Neumann stated that with a 30 ft. wide driveway a fence would not hide anything. Steve Bjorklund, 2232 Pinto Dr., stated that he believed Mr. Neumann had done a good job cleaning up his yard, and by fencing he would have less room to move traffic and would be less visable from any new customers driving into Hamel. Emil Jubert, 1182 Hwy. 55, stated that the only people complaining about Mr. Neumann seem to be the City Council. Sheldon Coplin, 1595 Hamel Rd., stated that a business such as Mr. Neumann's is needed in the community and that perhaps a hedge of some sort would be acceptable rather than a fence. JoEllen Hurr stated that the city must maintain some consistency in approving permits. Mr. Gubbins stated that the city is always after Mr. Neumann and that a fence would not conceal anything but that he would agree to planting a hedge. Bruce Neumann explained that he had planted a number of trees. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table the Bruce Neumann matter until January 7th pending receipt of a landscape plan for screening the property. Motion declared carried Brett Nesenson, Variance JoEllen Hurr explained that Mr. Nesenson had requested an 8 ft. rear yard setback variance to construct a house on Lot 11 and the east 20 ft. of Lot 10, Block 26, Indpendence Beach. She stated that the lot is 8000 sq. ft. in size, 1000 sq. ft. less than the ordinance permits, but is the only property available to the Nesensons. She explained that the property was originally purchased as a tax forfeit parcel by William Fenholt. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to authorize preparation of a resolution granting an 8 ft. rear yard setback variance to brett Nesensen to construct a home on Lot 11 and the east 20 ft. of Lot 10, Block 26, Independence Beach, with the hardship being the size of the lots and would allow the house to line up with existing houses on the street. Motion declared carried 360 Sheldon Coplin, Subdivision JoEllen Hurr stated that the Coplin subdivision had been approved but that Mr. Coplin had requested the city agree to move two garages located on the 30 ft. road easement if Arrow- head Rd. was extended from Hamel Rd.to Blackfoot Tr. Mr. Coplin stated that the estimated cost to remove the two garages, plus construction of slabs, would be $3500 and that he would want the agreementto remain in effect for as long as he owned the property, with a new buyer to be made aware that the buildings were on the easement. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to agree that the city will relocate the two gar- ages, owned by Sheldon Coplin, onto slabs, at a maximum cost of $3500, at such time as Arrowhead Rd. is extended from Hamel Rd., provided that no further improvements are made to the existing structures. Motion declared carried Mr. Coplin requested that the city address the fact that he was granting a 30 ft. ease- ment and that a road could not be constructed on that easement until an additional 30 ft. was obtained from the neighbor to the east. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to agree that no road improvement will be made on the 30 ft. road easement being granted to the city by Sheldon Coplin until such time as an additional 30 ft.easement is obtained from the property owner to the e .evesz'. Motion declared carried Hwy. 55 Storm Sewer and Highway Improvements Council discusssed various meetings and letters regarding the improvements to Hwy. 55 in the vicinity of the Medina Ballroom. Thomas Anderson asked what portion of the costs the city would be paying. Glenn Cook stated that Medina would be paying for all of the curb and gutter, plus a per- centage of the storm sewer. Joe Raskob stated that he did not agree with the information contained in the letter from the Department of Transportation and that TAd Jude had requested a cost analysis for con- struction of the highway farther to the south than to the north, as per the existing plan. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table the Hwy. 55 matter pending receipt of comparative cost figures and design drawings. Motion declared carried 6. CHARLES PANGIER Charles Pangier presented a bill for $192.84 for replacement of his mail box and stand which were hit by the city snowplow. He stated that he would be expected to pay for a street sign if he were to hit one and that the city should pay for his mailbox. Wilfred Scherer asked Mr. Pangier who plowed snow onto the city street. Mr. Pangier stated that he did not know, that it was not him as he had a snow blower. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to deny Charles Pangier payment for replacement of his mailbox. Motion declared carried 7. FRANK HUGHART, SUBDIVISION Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to approve the subdivision of the Hughart property to allow Douglas Theis to purchase a 10 ft. strip of property on the east side and a 5 ft. strip of property on the south side of his lot. Motion declared carried 8. GARBAGE HAULERS Wilfred Scherer requested that Council discuss the possibility of assigning designated areas of the city to certain garbage haulers or discussing the situation with them and allowing them to have input on designated routes. He stated that if a franchise was awarded the small hauler would not have a chance to get the work. Robert Mitchell arrived at 9:55 P.M. and presented a report on the success of the Wayzata franchise system. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to designate Wilfred Scherer and Robert Mitchell 3 61 to meet with all known garbage haulers, who do business in the city, discuss the matter with them and report to Council on December 17th. Motion declared carried 9. WARRANTY TITLE,HUNTER FARMS AGREEMENT Donna Roehl stated that Warranty Title had requested the city sign a release from DEvelopment Agreements which were filed in connection with the Hunter Farms development. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to request the Attorny review the documents and report at the December 17th meeting. Motion declared carried 10. HUNTER TRAIL PARTNERSHIP ASSESSMENTS Donna Roehl stated that the Reassessment Hearing notice had not reached the Crow River News in time for the Thanksgiving week publication deadline, so she asked that the hear- ing be rescheduled to January 7, 1986, at 8:00 P.M. Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to reschedule the Hunter Trail Partnership Reassess- ment Hearing to January 7, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. Motion declared carried 11. PARK COMMISSION REPORT Anne Heideman reported that due to difficulties in making arrangements for an ice rink at the Hamel Athletic field, there would not be an ice rink this winter. She also stated that the Hamel Junior Athletic Club had asked if they could store some of their equipment in the garage at Hunter Farms Park and that they would be willing to pay a minimal amount of rent. Ron Batty suggested that if Council approved of the arrangement the Athletic Club agree not to hold the city liable for loss or damage to their equipment. Moved by Heideman, seconded by scherer to allow the Hamel Athletic Club to store equip- ment in the HUnter Farms park building for $1.00 rent, until Spring, 1986, with their maintaining insurance or acceptance of any loss or damage to equipment. Motion declared carried 12. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to pay the bills; Order Checks # 4316-4386 in the amount of $280,651.23 and Payroll Checks # 8628-8652 in the amount of $13,599.31. Motion declared carried 13. TAX FORFEIT LOT RELEASE Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 85-126, releasing Lot 19 and the East 20 ft. of Lot 20, Block 2, Independence Beach, for sale at public auction by Hennepin County, pending verification that said lot is a buildable lot. Motion declared carried after polled vote. 14. COMPARABLE WORTH Coucnil discussed the Comparable Worth report presented by Mayor Anderson. Anne Heideman explained that the Council could either send a report or inform the State that they would not be complying with the law. She explained that August, 1987 is the date on which the city could be sued by employees if they did not agree with the report. She also stated that the law could be overturned, as it was in the State of Washington. Donna Roehl reported that the Mlnnesota Department of Employee Relations plans to go before the State Legislature for passage of an amendment specifying penalties for non compliance. Council then discussed the various points that employees had submitted compared to the Mayors report. Moved by Heideman, seconded by Mitchell to submit the Comparable Worth report using Mayor Anderson's point system. Mayor Anderson stated that he would like to see reports that have been done by other cities. Motion declared carried 15. MICHAEL ROUILLARD as Chairman of the Hennepin County AgricMoved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to commend Police Of_i lture 5ocLety. Mod by SGhe r_, seconded by Heideman to adjourn. Moti �(J-°��✓ Clerk -Treasurer 1 er n �e Ia�R uiW !oncarid election :pas lar-,:..f7riyd Adjourned at 11:1' 6. -Mayor