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Home My Public Portal About12/06/1988 CCMPAYROLL CHECKS - DECEMBER 6, 1988 10704 JoEllen Hurr $ 482.44 10705 JoEllen Hurr 150.14 10706 Wayne Wallace 452.65 10707 Jill McRae 802.02 10708 Richard Rabenort 961.57 10709 Michael Rouillard 871.50 10710 James Dillman 896.69 10711 Robert P. Dressel 842.40 10712 Void 10713 Laura Skarda 492.84 10714 Sandra Larson 436.13 10715 Benedict Young 833.08 10716 Carolyn Smith 233.01 10717 Jennifer Smith 28.19 10718 Wayne Wallace 370.04 10719 JoEllen Hurr 684.74 10720 Thomas Anderson I 150.00 10721 Anne Theis 98.55 10722 Robert Mitchell �1+�, 100.00 10723 Stephen Schmit Y' 100.00 10724 Wilfred Scherer �,'� ,I " 100.00 10725 Wayne Wallace \ 452.65 10726 Jill McRae -4�' 904.51 10727 Richard Rabenort 930.49 10728 Michael Rouillard 854.40 10729 James Dillman �� 877.26 10730 Robert Dressel 514.38 10731 Karen Dahlberg 649.34 10732 JoEllen Hurr 359.18 10733 Donna Roehl 1,003.95 10734 Laura Skarda 251.36 10735 Sandra larson 222.73 10736 Benedict Young 477.98 10737 Carolyn Smith 71.23 10738 Steven Scherer 48.78 10739 Wayne Wallace 370.04 10740 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (Fed.) 2,515.38 10741 Commissioner of Revenue 1,036.14 10742 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 1,016.35 10743 P.E.R.A. 1,190.51 $22,832.65 /-, r 1 . � - c , ;. 8837 Lynn Budolfson $39.00 ORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 6, 1988 7090 Delta Dental $389.35 7091 Physician's Health Plan 1,877.51 7092 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 1,016.35 7093 Postmaster 325.00 7094 City Desk Computer Warehouse 79.41 7095 Donna Roehl 19.01 7096 Budget Printing 192.10 7097 Henn. Co.Treas. 91.92 7098 Everything for the Office 42.02 7099 Copy Duplicating Products 109.31 ORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 6, 1988 (Cont'd) 7100 Greater N.W. Office of R.E. Assess. 1,494.50 7101 Carolyn Smith 19.68 7102 Fortin Hardware 11.74 7103 JoEllen Hurr 29.50 7104 U.S.West Communications 297.86 7105 Wright/Hennepin Electric 824.92 7106 Medcenters Health 311.95 7107 Emergency Service Syst 87.00 7108 Henn. Co., Gen. Acctg. Div. 1,789.25 7109 Metro West Inspection Service 14,990.40 7110 Metro Waste Control Coil. 3,457.30 7111 Minn Comm 51.00 7112 Long Lake Ford 44.35 7113 Genuine Parts 163.26 7114 Reynolds Welding 43.01 7115 NSP 1,919.48• 7116 Viking Safety Prod. 54.20 7117 P.E.R.A. 1,563.12 7118 Warning Lites 186.00 7119 Crow River News 96.73 7120 Hamel Bldg. Center 56.16 7121 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik 2,283.35 7122 Lefevere, Lefler, Kennedy 4,322.80 7123 Commercial Life Ins. 19.80 7124 Mn. Chiefs of Police 30.00 7125 Ditter, Inc. 80.95 7126 Minn. Cellular Telephone 24.20 7127 Sheriff's Dept. Co. of Henn. 2,762.12 7128 Zack's Ind. Cleaning 39.50 7129 Feed Rite Controls 76.44 7130 Water Products 1,379.26 7131 Pitney Bowes 59.25 7132 Blitz Photo 24.23 7133 Long Lake Fire Dept. 2,153.75 7134 Loretto Fire Dept. 3,732.00 7135 Maple Plain Fire Dept. 654.50 7136 Hamel Fire Dept. 9,425.00 7137 Don Mayer 43.70 7138 Earl F. Anderson & Assoc. 578.28 7139 Randy's Sanitation 130.50 7140 Plymouth Industrial Supply 91.37 7141 Police Dept. 99.90• 7142 H.C.Mayer & Sons 4,993.20 7143 Star/Tribune 236.67 7144 Hassan Sand & Gravel 5,229.42 7145 Bury & Carlson 201.20 7146 Howard Schleif 237.92 7147 Kar Prod. 238.94 7148 Karen Dahlberg 69.04 7149 Snyder Drugs 7.39 7150 Egan McKay 206.44 7151 Wahl & Wahl 225.00 7152 Hydrotex, Inc. 133.51 7153 Minnesota Rural Water Assn. 100.00 7154 A.J.Merz 49.66 7155 W.W. Grainger 92.86 ORDER CHECKS DECEMBER 6, 1988 (CONT'D) 7156 Polka Dot Recycling 1,027.05 7157 Westside Wholesale 25.00 7158 A T & T Credit Corp. 121.42 7159 Curtis Ind. 28.41 7160 Imprest Fund 943.60 7161 Stevens Well 5,973.43 7162 Gopher State One -Call 142.50 7163 Metro Waste Control 1,089.00 7164 Instrumentation Svc. 67.50 7165 Blue Print Svc. 20.00 7166 _ The Copyworx 135.85 7167 Ron Graves Landscape 12,272.40 7168 Rolf Erickson 268.00 7169 Twin City Testing 46.00 7170 Patnode Bros. 2,200.00 7171 Henn. Co. Treas. 14.06 7172 Cargill Salt 1,338.57 7173 Dale Hammer 80.00 7174 K'N'R Electronics 36.65 7175 Ralph & Elizabeth Turnquist 66.18 $97,561.16 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 6, .9 11988 at 8:05 P.M. I 'Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Robert Mitchell, Anne Theis, Stephen Schmit, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Plann- ing and Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, Jim Dillman; Police Chief, Richard Rabenort; Attorney, Ron Batty 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to discuss the following additional items; Date and time for next December City Council meeting JoEllen Hurr, contract proposal to work on landfill related matters Motion declared carried Council discussed the request by Councilmember Schmit that because the City Attorney was present at this meeting, the pay issue of JoEllen Hurr be discussed again at this meeting. Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to discuss the pay issue of JoEllen Hurr. Motion not carried Voting Yes --Theis, Schmit; Voting No --Scherer, Anderson, Mitchell 2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1988 Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to approve the minutes of November 15, 1988 as presented. Motion declared carried 3. POLICE DEPARTMENT Ted Kuller,Fire Alarm Council discussed letter received from the Loretto Fire Chief explaining that the key - holder at the Kuller residence, 2702 Parkview Dr., did not know which door to use when the fire department responded to a fire call. He also reported that there were several dogs inside of the house and and outside inspection of the premises did not reveal the presence of a fire. Thomas Anderson asked that Ted Kuller be sent a copy of the letter. Loretto Police Contract Police Chief, Richard Rabenort stated that the Loretto City Council had agreed to the 1989 contract, with the exception of a request that the monthly payment date be changed to the loth of each month. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to enter into contract with the city of Loretto to police their city for 1989 for the fee of $18,000 payable in monthly installments of $1500 each by the loth of each month. Motion declared carried Mailbox Vandalism Police Chief, Richard Rabenort reported that it is legal for the city to offer a reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone vandalizing mailboxes, so he had Jeff Braun of the Crow River News insert an article in their newspaper, offering the reward. Police Vehicles Police Chief, Richard Rabenort reported that Hennepin County had awarded the bid for police cars on Ford Crown Victoria for $13,500 and Mustang for $11,500, with orders to be placed by December 10th for delivery in eight weeks. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to order two Crown Victorias, one to replace the police vehicle that had been wrecked and the second one as provided for in the 1989 budget. Motion declared carried Union Contract Richard Rabenort reported that negotiations on the police contract were progressing very favorably with the possibility of completion by the end of the month. Officer Interviews Richard Rabenort stated that he was meeting, on Thursday, with the top candidate for the police officers posistion and that he would have additional testing completed if the inter- view was favorable. Community Service Officer Police Chief, Richard Rabenort reported than an individual who was interested in becng a police officer had offered his time as a CSO Officer, as he needed police experience. He would be working without pay and the city would be responsible for providing a uniform and Workers Compensation insurance. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to approve of Chuck Fern becoming a CSO Officer for the City of Medina. Motion declared carried 4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Tamarack Dr./Medina Rd., Stop Sign Jim Dillman suggested that a Stop sign not be placed at the intersection of Tamarack Dr. and Medina Rd. but that a sign indicating that cross traffic does not stop, be placed on Tamarack Dr. * CONSENT AGENDA U.S. West Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 88-93, approving U.S. West Communications application to bury lines on Harmony Lane, east of Tamarack Dr. Motion declared carried 5. * FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to transfer $10,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Department Trust Fund, according to the 1988 budget. Motion declared carried 6. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to transfer $4000 from the General Fund to the Employee Benefit Fund, according to the 1988 budget. Motion declared carried 7. IMPREST FUND Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to transfer $ 972.79 from the General Fund to the Imprest Fund according to list of expenditures provided. Motion declared carried 8. ALPANA ALUMINUM SUBDIVISION AND ATTORNEY BILL Thomas Anderson stated that Don Klitzka of Alpana Aluminum was concerned as to whether or not the bill for $434 for attorney services, in connection with Evergreen Rd., should be paid by him. Ron Batty stated that he believed that this was Alpana's bill, as Evergreen Rd. was being discussed at the same time as the subdivision of the property. With regards to the sub- division, he stated that Julie Bergh was working with Alpana to complete the title search and that she would have it completed by the December 20th meeting if Alpana Aluminum has submitted the proper abstract. 9. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT Trumpeter Heights, Final Subdivision Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 88-94, granting approval to Wallace Doerr's Trumpeter Heights subdivision, located west of Co. Rd. 116. Motion declared carried Landfill Abatement Fund JoEllen Hurr reported that $217,202.11 had been collected thus far in 1988 from Woodlake Landfill for garbage tipping fees and that approximately $106,000 should be tranferred to the Landfill Abatement Fund. Moved by Schmit, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 88-95, establishing a Landfill Abatement Fund and to transfer the proper amount, perscribed by law, from the General Fund. Motion declared carried F DeVac Tax Increment Assistance 71- 4 Ron Batty suggested that Council decided if Tax Increment assistance should be made available to DeVac and if DeVac is interested an amount should be established at this time, with an agreement developed. JoEllen Hurr stated that she would write them a letter regarding the matter. Donna Roehl reported that their Industrial Development Bonding would be ready for final approval on December 20th and it could be discussed with them at that meeting. David Kearin/Lake-Air Heating, Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr reviewed the application of David Kearin for a Conditional Use Permit to continue to conduct his business, Lake -Air Heating, at 1242 Townline Rd. She stated that he had made application for an addition to his house and because he had been oper- ating abusiness on the property in al all metal building she believed that it should be dealt with according to city ordinances. She reported that the Planning Commission had recommended approval with a number of conditions. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a Conditional Use Permit to David Kearin to operate Lake -Air Heating at 1242 Townline Rd. according to Planning Commission recommendations. Motion declared carried Berthiaume Lawn and Snow, Conditional Use Permit JoEllen Hurr explained that Berthiaume Lawn and Snow had been purchased by the sons of the original owners, which necessitated the need for a Conditional Use Permit, along with the fact that the building was constructed of metal and would need to be brought into com- pliance with the Performance standards. She stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval, with a number of conditions. Council discussed the gravel parking area and a deadline for compliance of the Performance Standards. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a Conditional Use Permit to Berthiaume Commercial Lawn and Snow, according to Planning Commission recommendations, with a review in three years of the parking area and conform- ance with Performance Standards. Motion declared carried Hennepin County Ash Disposal JoEllen Hurr reported that Hennepin County staff had been directed to negotiate a contract with Browning -Ferris for storage of ash from the burn facility, at Woodlake Landfill. She stated that Browning -Ferris would be making application with the city and that there are no PCA regulations for storage of ash. Wilfred Scherer stated that there is some question regarding using ash for road use due to metal in the product. Robert Mitchell stated that the Conditional Use Permit for the landfill only addresses solid waste. Loretto Towing JoEllen Hurr stated that there are many vehicles stored outside of the Loretto Towing building on Co. Rd. 19 and Hwy. 55, contrary to conditions of their Conditional Use Permit, which the owner has signed. Thomas Anderson asked if an applicant signing a Conditional Use Permit carries on to a subsequent owner. Ron Batty stated that there is no requirement regarding an owner signing a Conditional Use Permit, although it might call attention to conditions of the permit. JoEllen Hurr stated that she would contact the owners regarding the outside storage. Gray's Bay Dam JoEllen Hurr explained that all cities in the Minnehaha creek Watershed District need to agree to any to any adjustment to the lake level of Lake Minnetonka. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to authorize staff to prepare a letter supporting the maintenance level at the Gray's Bay dam of Lake Minnetonka. Motion declared carried 10. SECURITY LIGHTING Wm. Nunn and Robert Viosca stated their objections to the security light placed at Chestnut Rd. and Willow Dr. Property owner, Randy Heiner, stated that the Electric Co-op had covered about 20% of the light. He asked if every security light requires a permit and if existing lights would need permits. Anne Theis asked if lowering the light on the pole might be of help. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to table the matter for two weeks to allow time for Randy Heiner to work out a solution to the problem with the neighbors. Robert Mitchell stated that he was not anxious to regulate each and every light in the city. 11. RECYCLING Joint Powers Agreement Carolyn Smith, Recycling Coordinator explained the changes in the Joint Powers Agreement. Robert Mitchell stated that a majority of the members should constitute a quorum. Ron Batty stated that the language regarding distribution of proceeds should be clarified. Thomas Anderson thanked Carolyn Smith for the work that she had done as the Coordinator and wished her well at her new job with Anoka County. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to approve the recycling Joint Powers Agreement with a quorum change to 4 members and with the attorney to research the law regarding distribution of proceeds. Motion declared carried Recycling Containers Carolyn Smith presented a variety of recycling program. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis each household in the city at a cost Motion declared carried container that could be purchased for the curbside to purchase one Shamrock recycling container for of approximately $5.11 per container. 12. PERSONNEL POLICY Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to table discussion of the Personnel Policy until December 20th. Motion declared carried 13. CITY HALL REMODELING Thomas Anderson explained that the Change Order for the lower level of city hall included insulation of north walls and double entrance doors. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to approve Change Order # 1 for city hall remodeling in the amount of $2508.00. Motion declared carried 14. POLICE DEPARTMENT FURNACE Donna Roehl reported that the furnace in the police department needs to be replaced and that she was getting two quotes on a replacement. Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to authorize installation of a new furnace in the police department at a cost of, not to exceed $2500.00. Motion declared carried 15. INDEPENDENCE BEACH TAX FORFEIT LOTS JoEllen Hurr reported that the three lots in Independence Beach that had become tax forfeit were not needed by the city for drainage; that there was only a 30 ft. road easement to the north and that the lots to the south could use the square footage to bring those parcels to lot size requirements. She recommended that they be offered for sale to those owners to be combined to their existing properties. Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to adopt Resolution 88-96, approving lots 6,7,8, Block 2, Independence Beach for sale to abutting owners to the south. Motion declared carried Voting Yes --Anderson, Mitchell, Theis, Schmit, Scherer f 16. ROY LEROUX TAX FORFEIT LOTS Donna Roehl reported that Roy Leroux had Beach; that he was combining it with Lot 23, against it and that he had requested that the stated that the procedure would be similar to Twomey. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 88-97, ing for January 17, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. for abatement of special Block 7, Independence Beach. Motion declared carried purchased Lot 24, Block 7, Independence which had a sewer and water assessment assessments be abated on Lot 24. She that which had taken place for Richard scheduling a Public Hear - assessments on Lot 24, 17. 1989 FEE SCHEDULE Council and staff discussed the 1989 fee schedule as submitted by the City Clerk. Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to approve the fee schedule, with the exception of dance licenses and topographic maps, which will be decided later. Motion declared carried 18. 1989 SALARIES Thomas Anderson suggested that the amount budgeted for Comparable Worth for 1989 be paid to Donna Roehl and JoEllen Hurr in amounts of $1080 each, this would bring their salaries equal to that of Jim Dillman. Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve 3% salary increases for employees plus an additional $1080, each, to Donna Roehl and JoEllen Hurr. Motion declared carried 19. DECEMBER 20th MEETING Moved by Theis, seconded by Mitchell to begin the December 20th meeting at 8:00 P.M. after the Special General Election. Motion declared carried 20. AGENDA PREPARATION Thomas Anderson stated that typically the chairman of a group sets the agenda and he believed that Council should decide whether or not they wished to discuss the pay issue of JoEllen Hurr. Stephen Schmit stated that he never had a problem with any item being placed on an agenda as council could remove an item, it they wished, but because the city attorney was not present at the November 15th council meeting, at which the matter was discussed, he wanted the matter brought up while the attorney was present. Thomas Anderson stated that JoEllen Hurr has proposed a contract for handling landfill matters. JoEllen Hurr stated that she would like to work with Anne Theis, Thomas Anderson and Leonard Leuer on a contract proposal. Anne Theis stated that she would like conceptual approval, of such an arrangement. Robert Mitchell stated that an Ad Hoc committee should work out details of an arrangemen and present to Council for review. Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to authorize the Mayor and Anne Theis to enter into discussion with JoEllen Hurr to prepare a contract for work on landfill related matters, which is to be brought back to Council for review and discussion no later than January 3rd. Motion declared carried 21. BILLS Moved by Scherer, seconded by Schmit to pay the bills; Order checks # 7090-7175 in the amount of $ 97,561.16 and Payroll Checks # 10704-10743 and 8837 in the amount of $22,871.65. Motion declared carried Moved by Mitchell, seconded by schmit to adjourn. Motion declared carried Meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. A-C./ Clerk -Treasurer