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3390 N. W. Suburban Chamber of Commerce
3391 Donna Roehl
3392 Delta Dental of Minnesota
3393 International Institute of Municipal Clerks
3394 Gene Franchette & Associates
3395 Mecc-Mis. (Minnesota Ed. Computing)
3396 House of Forms
3397 Dept. of Property Taxation
3398 Royal Business Machines
3399 Als Office Equipment
3400 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment
3401 Miller Davis Co.
3402 Everything for the Office
3403 Crow River News
3404 LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz
3405 Howard Dahlgren & Assoc.
3406 Bruce A. Liesch & Assoc.
3407 JoEllen Hurr
3408 AT & T Information Systems
3409 Northwestern Bell Telephone
3410 Wright -Hennepin Electric
3411 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc.
3412 Physicans Health Plan
3413 Med Centers Health Plan
3414 Medical Oxygen & Equipment Co.
3415 Don Streicher Guns, Inc.
3416 Wahl & WAhl, Inc.
3417 United States Post Office
3418 Michael Sankey
3419 Photo Factory
3420 Loretto Towing and Repair
3421 H. C. Mayer & Sons, Inc.
3422 Amoco Oil Co.
3423 Hennepin Co. treasurer
3424 North Memorial Medical Center
3425 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept.
3426 Hennepin Co. Gen. Acct. Div.
3427 Metro West Inspection Services
3428 Metro Waste Control
3429 Minnesota Communications Corp.
3430 Don Wendling
3431 Long Lake Ford Tractor
3432 Boyer Truck Parts
3433 Ziegler, Inc.
3434 Warning Lites, Inc.
3435 Midwest Asphalt Corp.
3436 Bryan Rock Products
3437 Bury & Carlson, Inc.
3438 International Salt Co.
3439 Fortin Hardware Co.
3440 REynolds Welding Co.
3441 Safety Kleen Corp.
3442 Genuine Parts Co.
3443 Northern States Power
3444 Satelite Industries, Inc.
3445 American National Bank
3446 First National Bank of St. Paul
3447 Soil Exploration Corp.
3448 Metropolitan Waste Control
3449 Uniforms Unlimited
50.00
19.42
274.30
35.00
50.00
100.00
38.70
8.16
155.80
118.50
1,158.33
15.00
110.67
43.50
2,585.20
1,546.87
1,680.00
18.50
155.92
292.37
664.61
13,174.15
1,364.65
231.10
3.54
24.39
183.00
57.00
191.89
87.98
297.37
3,368.28
49.50
3.63
38.00
612.17
1,242.27
2,588.17
2,450.25
25.75
400.00
43.60
28.24
11.36
213.30
82,760.96
6,758.62
707.00
1,208.99
24.52
12.00
47.15
150.11
1,639.25
32.13
68,434.00
33.65
965.80
4,030.32
634.95
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ORDER CHECKS-DECEMBER 4, 1984
3450 Pera 923.79
3451 Social Security -Retirement Division 391.39
$ 204565.07
PAYROLL CHECKS-DECEMBER 4, 1984
8028 Thomas Anderson 150.00
8029 Thomas Crosby 100.00
8030 Anne Heideman 100.00
8031 William Reiser 100.00
8032 Wilfred. Scherer 100.00
8033 Robert Anderson 836.89
8034 Jill Hodapp 565.59
8035 Mark Moran 760.65
8036 Michael Rouillard 843.15
8037 Michael Sankey 1,037.37
8038 James Dillman 873.69
8039 Robert Dressel 676.29
8040 Francis Pumarlo 543.74
8041 JoEllen Hurr 518.16
8042 Donna Roehl 715.21
8043 Sylvia Rudolph 349.61
8044 Karen Dahlberg 294.80
8045 Sandra Larson 100.00
8046 Janice Petersen 45.00
8047 Law Enforcement Labor Services 64.00
8048 Western Life Insurance Co. 90.81
8049 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 1,329.00
8050 Commissioner of Taxation 767.00
8051 Pera 681.07
8052 Social Security -Retirement Division 374.61
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 4, 1984 11.65
at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, William Reiser, Anne
Heideman, Thomas Crosby; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Police
Chief, Michael Sankey; Attorney, Richard Schaeffer; Engineer, Glenn Cook
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to discuss the following additional items:
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., permit
Rolling Green Storm Sewer project
Apache Dr. Road Petition
Dickey Natural Systems, Industrial Revenue Bonding
Minnegasco Franchise, Ordinance correction
January meeting date
Anne Heideman, letters
Art Peabody, Subdivision
Park Commission report
John Mooney, sewer connection
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, questionaire
Motion declared carried
2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 1984
Anne Heideman asked that motion regarding Resolution 84-86 indicate Hunter Dr. South in
Item 14, page 162.
Thomas Crosby asked that Item 9, Pages 161-162 be corrected as follows:
Accessory Building, strike "that" and substitute "therefore", first paragraph, last sentence.
Add, "Council assessed a penalty equivalent to a normal building permit fee, due to the fact
that the applicant failed to obtain a variance."
Garage, Add, "due to the contractors error,", first sentence, after, "Mrs. Hurr stated that"..
and strike remainder of sentence, in Motion, after "accordingly."
Thomas Crosby asked that Item 13, page 162, be changed as follows: Insert "Part time" before
"Office Assistant." Change motion, new sentence after"January 31, 1985." In the event that
full time posistions are not filled by that time, efforts will be made to have the part time
employees continue until the full time posistions are filled."
JoEllen Hurr asked that Alpana Aluminum Co. item Page 160 be changed by striking "cul de sac"
and adding, "private Evergreen Rd."
Moved byHeideman, seconded by Crosby to accept minutes of November 20, 1984, as corrected.
Motion declared carried
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1985 Police Cars
Police Chief, Michael Sankey reported that bids for 1985 vehicles had been awarded to Elk
River Ford -Mercury at a price about $1000 less than the anticipated, budgeted amount.
4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Hwy. 55 - Co. Rd. 116 Signals
Council discussed letter from State Department of Transportation which stated that temporary
signals would be installed beginning in the spring of 1985, with highway improvements to be
completed at a later time.
Council also discussed letter from Glenn Cook regarding the cost of the project and the
amount the city would need to pay toward the signals. Also discussed were slope easements
and/or storm sewer for the area.
Council asked that a meeting be arranged for December 10th to present various proposals to
the affected property owners and others interested in the project.
Medina Morningside sewer connections
Moved by Scherer, seconded by heideman to grant extensions for connecting to the Medina
Morningside sewer, until June 1, 1985, to Tim Heitke, Roger Jacobs and Jeff Byington and
to notify those who had not requested an extension that they need to connect to the sewer
before January 1, 1985.
Motion declared carried
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by CRosby to adopt Resolution 84-88, allowing Northwestern
Bell Telephone Co. to bury cable on Hamel Rd. east of Parkview Dr.
Motion declared carried
5. ROLLING GREEN STORM SEWER
Glenn Cook explained that property owners involved with the Rolling Green storm sewer
project had agreed to having the cost of 280 ft. of 33" concrete pipe assessed against
their property. he presented the following quotes:
Bladholm--$7672; Elk River--$7672; North Star--$6972
He recommended that the purchase be made from North Star Pipe.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to purchase 280 ft. of 33 inch RCP III Pipe for
$6972, and to assess the cost against the benefitting properties.
Motion declared carried Abstaining --Anderson
6. MINNEGASCO FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to adopt Ordinance #217, Minnegasco Franchise Ord-
inance, amendment to Ordinance # 214.
Motion declared carried
7. JOHN MOONEY, INDEPENDENCE BEACH SEWER AND WATER CONNECTION
JoEllen Hurr reported that several years ago the City Council had agreed to allow building
on Lot 8, Blcok 1, Independence Beach and to deduct the cost of extending sewer and water
lines to serve Lot 8, from a Unit Connection Charge. She stated that Mr. Mooney had
purchased the property and had gotten the following quotes for the work:
Volkenant and Sons--$2450; Sullivan Services--$4275
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to allow $2450 credit to John Mooney on the sewer
and water connection charge of $4518 to serve Lot 8, Block 1, Independence Beach.
Motion declared carried
8. FIRE TRUCK BIDS
Donna Roehl reported that bids on a cab and chassis had been advertized for 1:00 P.M.
on November 30, 1984 but that bids had not been submitted until 3:15 P.M. and 3:20 P.M.
on that day. She explained that the bids had been retained but not opened and that she
had spoken to representatives of the two companies who had submitted bids and neither
had objections to either opening the bids or rebidding the equipment. She explained
that Lakeland Ford believed that bids were to be taken until 4:00 P.M. on November 30th
and Mack Truck had to wait for bid approval from Chicago.
Richard Schieffer stated that the Council could waive irregularities of bidding, if they
wished to open the bids.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to waive irregularities of bidding and open the bids.
Motion declared carried
Following bids were received: Lakeland Ford--$40,572; Mack Truck--$43,997.
Matter was tabled while Hamel Fire Department members reviewed the bids.
9. HUNTER DR. SOUTH ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING FOR A. SKIDMORE THORPE, 8:15 P.M.
Richard Schiefffer explained that the purpose of the hearing was to satisfy legal
for public hearing, in that Mr. Thorpe had not received notice of the Assessment
Hearing.
Glenn Cook stated that Medina had paid $60,000 toward Hunter Dr. upgrading
$160,402 had been assessed against 73 units at $2200 per unit for 10
Skidmore Thorpe stated that his property had an easement from Hunter
considered researching the possibility of using Meadowwoods Tr. as a
his property. He explained that it would take some time to plan and
possibility so he did not intend to appeal the assessments.
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to close the Public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing closed at 8:20 P.M.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 84-89, Confirming assessments
as set forth in Resolution 84-60 for Hunter Dr. South.
Motion declared carried
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at 102% interest.
JoEllen Hurr suggested that Mr. Thorpe informally discuss the possibility of using the 167
Meadowwoods Tr. easement, with representatives of the Groves Co.
10. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Zoning Changes
JoEllen Hurr presented changes that had been suggested by the Planning Commission for
zoning of the Hamel area.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to accept zoning changes as presented and to commend
the Planning Commission for their thought and effort in working on the issue.
Motion declared carried
Reed Bales
Council discussed letter from Reed Bales regarding problems with two equipment fires
at his sawmill operation on Hwy. 55 which has caused a delay in cleaning up excessive
logs and brush on the property.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Reiser to table the matter until December 18th, subject
to the Zoning Administrator discussing the problems with Mr. Bales.
Motion declared carried
Joseph Holasek, Rezoning
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to authorize staff to prepare a resolution denying
the rezoning request of Joseph Holasek.
Motion declared carried
Alpana Aluminum Co.
JoEllen Hurr reported that engineers information had been received regarding the subdivision
so that a resolution approving the plat could be completed.
Regarding Evergreen Rd., she explained that Jim Dillman had said that he would plow the
road, using their driveway as a turn -around, provided that Alpana Aluminum sign a letter
holding the city harmless if any damage should occur to the street, etc.
Dick Lecy of Alpana, stated that Evergreen Rd. had been constructed to city specifications
and that they would like the city to accept it as a city street.
Thomas Anderson explained that the cul de sac had not been constructed according to city
specifications, also Alpana had signed documents that Evergreen Rd. wouldbe a private road.
Mr. Lecy stated that it would be costly to construct a blacktopped cul de sac if the street
were to be extended to the east sometime in the future, the cul de sac would not be needed.
Thomas Crosby stated that the city might want to adopt a policy regarding graveled cul de
sacs versus blacktopped, in cased where a street is to be extended.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Public Works Department to plow
snow during the 1984-85 season, according to stipulations requested by Jim Dillman, and
to re-examine the Evergreen Rd. situation in May, 1985 for the 1985-86 season.
Motion declared carried
11. FIRE TRUCK BIDS, (CONTINUED)
Fireman, John Gleason, recommended that Council accept the Lakeland Ford bid at $40,572.
Fire Chief, Julius Dorweiler of the Hamel Fire Department, explained that the total cost
of a completed pumper would be about $120,000; $40,572 for the chassis and cab and $80,000
for the pump and equipment.
Thomas Anderson stated that by purchasing the cab and chassis the Council was committing
to the additional cost.
Thomas Crosby asked that the Fire Department provide a long range program if the Council
was going to need to bond for equipment. He asked if City should pay for remainder of
debt owed on truck purchased previously.
Mayor Anderson stated that the Fire Department Sinking Fund has $35,000 available with
an additional $13,000, plus interest, to be transferred before January 1, 1985.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Anderson to purchase the fire truck cab and chassis from
lakeland Ford at $40,572.
Motion declared carried
12. DICKEY NATURAL SYSTEMS, INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDING
George Larsgard, representing Dickey Natural Systems, explained that they would like the
city to consider approving a one million dollar Industrial Revenue Bonding, so that they
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could finance the purchase, refurbish the building and grounds and purchase permanent
equipment for the building at 2705 Hwy. 55. He explained that a Public Hearing would need
to be held before January 1st if they were to take advantage of available Industrial Rev-
enue Bonding funds before December 31st. He stated that they would need to sell the bonds
by december loth, if not, they would delay until February, when 1985 regulations are in
place. He asked if the city was interested in paying one-third of the 1% fee that is
due to the State; the one-third portion being refundable to the city.
Thomas Crosby explained that the city may have to prioritize projects after January 1st
and although he had no objections to the Dickey Systems project he believed the city
should not risk its credit or funds on and Industrial Revenue Bonds.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 84-91, scheduling a Public Hear-
ing for December 27, 1984, at 7:30 P.M. to consider the Dickey Natural Systems Industrial
Revenue Bonding.
Motion declared carried
13. APACHE DR.
Robert Scott discussed the Road Petition regarding Apache Dr. acceptance, that had never
been filed and the fact that the city had maintained it for many years.
Council discussed the need for a cul de sac so as to be able to turn around with snow
plows.
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 84-92, recognizing that Apache Dr.
has been maintained by the City for more than six years and authorizing the Road Petition
to be filed with Hennepin County.
Motion declared carried Abstaining -Crosby
Robert Scott and Wilfred Scherer stated that they would research the old Road Book for
any other such road situations in the city.
14. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED)
Walter G. Anderson Co., Rezoning and Conditional Use PeLlllit
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 84-93, approving the rezoning
of the Walter Anderson property at Hwy. 55 and Willow Dr.
Motion declared carried Abstaining --Anderson
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to adopt Resolution 84-94, approving a Conditional
Use Permit for the Walter G. Anderson Co. to construct and operate a Manufacturing/Office/
Warehouse facility at 4535 Willow Dr.
Motion declared carried Abstaining --Anderson
Arthur Peabody, Subdivision
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 84-95, approving the Arthur
peabody subdivision, subject to correcting the resolution recognizing that the existing
barn is a non -conforming use and authorizing private roadway agreements to be prepared.
Motion declared carried
RMT, Inc., Conditional Use Permit
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to adopt Resolution 84-96, approving a Conditional
Use Permit for RMT,Inc. to operate an On -Sale Liquor establishment at 45 Hamel Rd., subject
to corrections as discussed.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Reiser, seconded by Heideman to enter into a Development Contract with RMT,Inc.
for building and site improvements at 45 Hamel Rd.
Rex Gregor, Garage
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 84-97, approving a 13 ft. side
yard variance for Rex Gregor to construct a garage at 2592 Hly Name Dr., subject to
corrections as discussed.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to adopt Resolution 84-98, approving a variance
for Rex Gregor to construct an accessory building at 2592 Holy Name Dr., subject to
corrections as discussed.
Motion declared carried
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Comprehensive Plan
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign Resolution
84-99, adoption of the Medina Comprehensive Plan.
Motion declared carried
15. WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC CONTRACT
Council discussed contract presented by Wright -Hennepin Electric for street light service
for 5 years, renewable. Major change in the contract is section allowing the Cooperative
to charge for repairs due to excessive vandalism.
Clerk was asked to write to Wright -Hennepin Electric asking for evidence of vandalism in
Medina and objecting to the section of the contract.
16. ROLLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Mayor, Councilmembers, Clerk,
Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission Chairperson &Development Committee Chairperson
to sign for and use Rolling Green club house facilities.
Motion declared carried
17. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Discussion of the need to reprogram funds from Year VIII of Community Development Block
Grant Program, before January lst.
Moved by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to table action until December 18, 1984, pending
receipt of additional information from Hennepin County representative, BArbara Hayden.
Motion declared carried
18. DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to continue Delta Dental Insurance Coverage for 1985
according to the existing program.
Motion declared carried
19. PARK COMMISSION REPORT
Anne Heideman presented report as follows:
They had researched park dedication fees and recommended
program.
They discussed some improvements at Holy Name Lake and additional
Farms.
They encouraged the Council to consider utilization of the unused
Hall for Senior Citizen activities or other community events.
Thomas Anderson asked for a copy of the information that had been
cation fees in other cities.
continuation
of the present
improvements at Hunter
lower level of City
assembled on park dedi-
20. JANUARY MEETING
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to hold the January meeting on January 2, 1985,
with Clerk to secure the services of a Deputy, in her abscense.
Motion declared carried
21. ZONING ORDINANCE COPIES
Council discussed loaning copies of Zoning Ordinance for a fee of $10, with the fee to be
returned if the copy is returned.
22. ADVERTISEMENT FOR FULL TIME POSISTIONS
Council agreed that advertisements for Full Time Zoning Administrator be placed in the
Minneapolis and St. Paul Sunday papers, Crow River News, Sun Newspaper and League of Cities
Publication for January, and that the advertisement for Full Time Office Assistant be
placed in the Crow River News, Sun Newspaper and Minneapolis Tribune Sunday Paper.
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23. BILLS
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills; Order Checks # 3390-3451 in
the amount of $204,565.07 and Payroll Checks # 8028-8052 in the amount of $12,016.64.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
��' YliYz J / LeRlfAW/
Clerk -Treasurer
December 4, 1984