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Home My Public Portal About12/05/78 CCMORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 5, 1978 133 7774 Schieffer & Carson 1,866.90 7775 McCombs -Knutson 7,219.30 7776 Wright -Hennepin Electric 240.63 7777 Rooftop Engineering 251.90 7778 Wayzata Insurance Agency 8.00 7779 Amoco oil Co. 40.68 7780 Charles Hoover 39.05 7781 Sargent -Sowell, Inc. 20.00 7782 physicans Health plan 683.10 7783 Metro Animal patrol 75.00 7784 Bertelson Bros., Inc. 48.21 7785 Sylvia Rudolph 3.00 7786 Donna Roehl 33.67 7787 U. S. Postmaster 25.00 7788 Fortin Hardware Co. 93.92 7789 Northwestern Bell Telephone 146.71 7790 Miller Davis Co. 38.25 7791 Isberg, Reisenberg, Chelseth & Assoc. 592.00 7792 University of Minnesota 50.00 7793 Martinson Clinic 87.00 7794 Sutherlunds Nursery 510.00 7795 Charles Olson & Sons 180.83 7796 Mobil Oil Credit Corp. 486.82 7797 G. L. Sealeoating 616.22 7798 Soil Testing Services 28.00 7799 Hamel Lumber Co. 5.04 7800 Earl F. Anderson & Assoc. 557.28 7801 Metro Waste Control 302.19 7802 Minnegasco 6.54 7803 American National Bank & Trust 73,190.29 7804 Lst National Bank of St. Paul 90.16 7805 Hamel Electric 103.29 7806 Des Laurders & Stauffer 45.00 7807 Lee Nistler Rubbish 36.00 7808 Northern States power 690.55 7809 Feed Rite Controls 47.89 7810 Metro Waste Control Commission 2,574.00 7811 Reynolds Welding 6.75 7812 P.E. R. A. 1.07 7813 Long Lake Ford Tractor 81.60 7814 Long Lake Engine Rebuilders 386.75 7815 pera 773.56 7816 State of Minnesota - Social Security 311.18 921593.33 134 PAYROLL CHECKS — DECEMBER 5, 1978 5169 Thomas Crosby 50.00 5170 Nancy Laurent 50.00 5171 William Reiser 50.00 5172 Arthur Theis 50.00 5173 Wayne Neddermeyer 70.00 5174 Charles Hoover 528.00 5175 Jerome LaFond 459.22 5176 Michael Rouillard 438.97 5177 Robert Anderson 101.50 5178 James Dillman 448.81 5179 Robert Dressel 460.96 5180 Ronald Duran 493.64 5181 gerna Hoover 42.00 5182 Donna Roehl 400.34 5183 sylvia Rudolph 245.47 5184 Robert Dierus 475.29 5185 William Rudolph 150.00 5186 Farmers state Bank of Hamel 37.50 5187 Western Life Insurance Co. 22.85 5188 Director of Internal Revenue 1,115.70 5189 Commissioner of Taxation 562.60 5190 State of Minnesota — Social Security 311.18 5191 pera 532.87 5192 Richard Krotzer 374.00 7,470.90 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 5, 1978 at 7:35 P.M. / 7 ` I Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers, William Reiser, Arthur Theis, Thomas Crosby; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning Administrator, Robert Derus; Police Chief, Charles Hoover; Public Works Director, Ron Duran, Attorney, Richard Schieffer. Member absent: Nancy Laurent Minutes of November 21, 1978: Motion by Crosby, seconded by Theis to accept minutes of November 21st, as presented. Motion declared carried 1. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Ron Duran reported that the city engineer had advised that the city pay G and L Sealcoating all but 10% of the bid amount. Donna Roehl reported that a check for $616.22 was included in the current checks, as this is the amount that Medina has to spend before January 1st from the 1975 County -State Aid funds. Ron Duran reported that G and L will completethe project in the spring of 1979. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Theis to pay G and L Sealcoating all but 20% of the $12,600.00 bid award. Motion declared carried 2. POLICE DEPARTMENT Automobile quotes Police Chief Hoover presented the following quotes: Iten Chevrolet--$6570; Hopkins Dodge--$6581; Malkerson Chevrolet--6935• Chief Hoover reported that prices would increase after January 1, that delivery would take from 2 - 3 months. Wayne Neddermeyer inquired as to need of owning 3 vehicles and paying additional insurance, also if necessary to have all vehicles insured. Thomas Crosby stated that he is in favor of purchasing a car so as not to get behind by own- ing vehicles that require to much repairing. Chief Hoover reported that he could get from $800-$1000 for the 1976 Oldsmobile by selling at County auction. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to authorize purchase of Dodge from Hopkins Dodge for $6581 on the advice of Police Chief that the vehicle is a heavier car than the Chevrolet on which he received a lesser quote, with a delivery date of April or earlier. Motion carried Abstaining, Wayne Neddermeyer 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Mark Hendrickson of Hennepin County explained that the city would need to prepare a 3 year plan for use of funds. Council discussed the following use of funds: Implementation of Comprehensive Plan Purchase of Medina Morningside Water system, if qualified under income requirements of HUD Sewers in Medina Morningside, Survey of Hamel sewer lines to locate infiltration Payment of special assessments in Medina Morningside for those declared not able to pay Thomas Crosby stated that he would complete figures for the December 19th meeting. 4. ASSESSOR William Dredge, newly appointed assessor, appeared to sign a salary contract, request that he be paid on a monthly basis and report to council that he had begun the assessing work. Richard Schieffer reported that he would have a contraot prepared for the December 19th meeting. Wayne Neddermeyer appointed Thomas Anderson to attend meeting of assessors and mayors. 5. MARK PETERSON 136 Thomas Crosby reviewed cities posistion with regards to'zoning code which makes no mention of a structure such as R caboose. Jeanne Mabusth, former Planning and Zoning Administrator, reviewed the original request for information that she had received from Police Officer LaPond. Crosby asked for opinions of neighbors in attendance. Marlene Zeuer owner of parcel to the north of Mr. Peterson stated that allowing the cab- oose to remain would set a precedence in Medina and that her property would be devalued. Art Peabody and Julia Porter, residents on Tamarack Dr. and Pinto Dr. stated that a cab- oose in an inappropriate structure and out of keeping with the surrounding area. Richard Schleifer reported that the State Building Code, Chapter 15, permits accessory buildings, but a caboose is not mentioned specifically. He advised that Council would need to decide if this type of structure is acceptable in Medina. Crosby asked that attorney provide the Council and the Petersons with his analysis of the issue. Schleffer reported that he would talk with the city building inspector and the Zoning Adm- inistrator and prepare a memo for council before the December 19th meeting. Mark Peterson stated that he has plans to screen and would make any concession the city might request because he wishes to retain the caboose on the property. He added that he feels that there is a need for individuality in enforcing building regulations. Robert Derus was asked to check with Orono and Plymouth regarding railroad structures in their cities. Clerk was asked to put on the December 19th agenda at 8:30 P.M. 6. CHRISTIAN WAGENER, LAND DIVISION Polly Patch appeared to request a division of 10.4 acres into 2 parcels of 5.2 acres each, owned by Dr. Wagener on Pinto Dr. Julia Porter, resident on Pinto Dr., requested information as to possible upgrading of Pinto and whether it should be required at this time. Polly Patch informed Ms. Porter that when property was divided by Donald Heehl a 66 ft. road easement was obtained. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that the city could upgrade the road and assess the abutting property owners but has never taken that option. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to approve the Christian Wagener land division with- out prejeduce and ultimate issuance of building permit. Motion declared carried 7. FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL Robert Derus stated that the engineer had the revised site plan which indicates additional parking. Council reviewed setbacks. Crosby stated that a variance may be needed and that the Zoning Administrator should list the hardships involved and Council would discuss at the December 19th meeting. 8. SANITARY LANDFILL Motion by Crosby, seconded by Theis to write letter to Hennepin County endorsing their solution to solid waste management problems. Motion declared carried 9. AUDITOR Motion by Theis, seconded by Reiser to appoint Hanson and Babcock as city auditors to con- duct the 1978 audit at a cost of $1820. Motion declared carried 10. METROPOLITAN ANIMAL PATROL CONTRACT Motion by Reiser, seconded by Theis to enter into contract with Mapsi for 1979; rates to be $11.25 per hour patrolling and $3.20 per day animal boarding. Motion declared carried 11. LAWRENCE BERTH IAUtE Mr. Berthiaume reported that additional hours had been required to connect his property to the city sewer due to the inability to locate a sewer stub. Be presented bills and requested that Medina pay for the additional time which amounted to $1420 extra. 137 Ron Duran reported that city personnel had made 3 trips to the site in an attempt to locate the sewer stub. Wayne Neddermeyer suggested that perhaps McCombs -Knutson should be responsible for some of the costs as their firm had purchased former engineer William Mills business. Concensus of the Council was to refer the matter to the City engineer for study and res- olution of the matter at the December 19th meeting. 12. HUNTER FARMS Letter from Darrell Farr was discussed wherein Mr. Farr requested release of the escrow funds being held by the city inasmuch as the streets were completed as per "punch list" provided by the city engineer. Richard Schleifer stated that the engineer had been asked by Mr. Farr's secretary to de- termine the amount of money the city should retain until city accepts the streets. Mr. Farr requested that he be furnished with a specific list of discrepancies in the work. Donna Roebl that Mr. Farr notify his snow plwing contractor that plowing should be completed in a more speedy manner that after previous snowfalls, in that residents of Hunter Farms have assumed the city is responsible for the snowplowing and have called with questions as to why the streets are not being plowed when other streets are plowed. Motion by Crosby, seconded by Theis to direct city engineer to prepare figures as to amount the city should retain from the Hunter Farms escrow fund. 13. TRAPPING ORDINANCE Motion by Reiser, seconded by Theis to adopt Ordinance # 175 regulating trapping in the City of Medina. Permits to be issued similar to hunting permits, for a fee of $1.00. Motion declared carried 14. SITE SURVEYS Robert Derus reported that the State building code does not specifically list that a site survey is required but states "other such information, where necessary, is required." He added that Plymouth and Orono require site survey, Maple Grove requires stakes to be main- tained. Discussion of site inspection by city staff as to location of building in proper spot. Discussion of site surveys on farms or those properties that have boundary markers. Con - census of the Council was to authorize the Zoning Administrator and the Building Inspector to use discretion in requesting site information. 15. SEWER AND WATER RATES Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to charge senior citizens one-half the minimum water and one-half the minimum sewer rate for minimum water usage and $1.10 per 1000 gallons for water and $1.20 per 1000 gallons for sewer for amounts over minimum. Motion declared carried 16. BILLS Motion by Theis, seconded by Reiser to pay the bills; Order checks # 7774 - 7816 in the amount of $92,593.33 and Payroll Checks # 5169-5192 in the amount of $ 7470.90. Motion declared carried Motion by Theis, seconded by Crosby to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.M, Clerk December 5, 1978 ✓l��z� � Xe.!4;(1, G�2. Mayor,