HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/06/83 CCMORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 6, 1983
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2513 Harold Pederson 3,200.00
2514 Nebs Computer Forms 90.85
2515 Francis Pumarlo 504.00
2516 United States Post Office 30.00
2517 Donna Roehl 13.34
2518 Delta Dental of Minnesota 223.65
2519 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment 1,060.00
2520 Albinsons 12.72
2521 Miller Davis Co. 32.50
2522 Crow River News 18.00
2523 LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz 5,321.55
2524 JoEllen Hurr 63.80
2525 Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc. 690.00
2526 Northwestern Bell Telephone 266.77
2527 Wright -Hennepin Electric 622.45
2528 Anchor Paper Co. 152.20
2529 McCombs -Knutson 996.00
2530 Physicans Health Plan 994.09
2531 Group Health Plan, Inc. 159.04
2532 Mn. County Attorneys Association 9.63
2533 Don Streicher Guns, Inc. 19.49
2534 Photo Factory 13.42
2535 Amoco Oil Co. 30.60
2536 Mobil Oil Credit Corp. 15.84
2537 Loretto Towing and Repair 288.60
2538 Everything for the Office, Inc. 41.93
2539 Wahl & Wahl, Inc. 179.00
2540 Uniforms Unlimited 184.00
2541 North Memorial Medical Center 16.00
2542 Mn. Police Recruitment System 650.00
2543 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept. 217.78
2544 Metro West Inspection Services 3,967.90
2545 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 5,197.50
2546 Municipal & Private Services 79.50
2547 Ziegler, Inc. 26.46
2548 Itasca Equipment Co. 143.48
2549 Perrys Truck Repair 161.95
2550 Genuine Parts Co. 67.46
2551 Long Lake Ford Tractor 232.64
2552 Warning Lites, Inc. 40.00
2553 Hassan Sand & Gravel 192.56
2554 Domtar Ind., Inc. 897.72
2555 Arthur Schoening 65.80
2556 Reynolds Welding 45.05
2557 Fortin Hardware Co. 76.86
2558 Hamel Building Center 52.30
2559 Northern States Power Co. 979.91
2560 Safety-Kleen Corp. 48.50
2561 Feed -Rite Controls 275.48
2562 North Star Water Works 39.45
2563 Nodland Associates 15,183.48
2564 American National Bank 70,084.00
2565 First National Bank of St. Paul 35.15
2566 Metropolitan Waste Control 3,438.15
2567 Rochester Midland 68.55
2568 St. Louis Park Medical Center 245.00
2569 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept. 2,791.41
2570 Goodyear Auto Service 442.76
2571 Bruce A. Liesch & Associates 1,320.00
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ORDER CHECKS CONT'D - DECEMBER 6, 1983
2572 Pera
2573 Social Security -Retirement Division
2574 Hobart -Martin Consulting Psychologists, Inc.
1,075.29
509.93
175.00
$ 124,076.49
PAYROLL CHECKS - DECEMBER 6, 1983
7412 Robert Anderson
7413 Jill McRae
7414 Mark Moran
7415 Michael Rouillard
7416 Michael Sankey
7417 James Dillman
7418 Robert Dressel
7419 Thomas Anderson
7420 Thomas Crosby
7421 Anne Heideman
7422 William Reiser
7423 Wilfred Scherer
7424 Robert Anderson
7425 Jill McRae
7426 Mark Moran
7427 Michael Rouillard
7428 Michael Sankey
7429 James Dillman
7430 Robert Dressel
7431 Karen Dahlberg
7432 JoEllen Hurr
7433 Donna Roehl
7434 Sylvia Rudolph
7435 Sandra Vrooman
7436 Connie Wendland
7437 Ivan Dingmann
7438 Don Mendelson
7439 Steve Scherer
7440 Law Enforcement Labor Services
7441 Western Life Insurance Co.
7442 Farmers State Bank of Hamel
7443 Commissioner of TAxation
7444 Pera
7445 Social Security -Retirement Division
542.54
361.08
586.93
620.25
691.60
717.54
626.89
150.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
197.26
161.60
262.77
225.66
289.18
557.46
490.70
456.77
1,013.67
1,112.14
569.48
52.50
110.00
139.50
81.00
274.50
45.00
26.42
1,379.20
897.00
742.23
509.93
$ 14,290.80
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 6, 1983' 1
at 7:35 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Thomas Crosby, Anne Heideman, William
Reiser, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Supervisor, James Dillman; Police
Chief, Michael Sankey; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Building Inspector, Loren
Kohnen; Engineer, Paul Pearson
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Council agreed to discuss the following additional items:
Alpana Aluminum Co., public hearing for Industrial Revenue Bonding
Minnegasco, request to bury lines on Sycamore Tr.
Medina Newsletter
Nodland, final payment for MM sewer construction
Leslie Roy, drainage problem
Hennepin Co. Health Department, visiting nurse service
2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1983
Anne Heideman asked that her name be included as one in attendance at the public hearing
regarding garbage RDF plants and transfer stations, as explained on Page 292, Item 16.
Motion by heideman, seconded by Scherer to approve minutes of November 15, 1983, as amended.
Motion declared carried
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fire Lanes, Medina Ballroom
Michael Sankey asked that the City Council establish a plan to enforce the ordinance re-
garding fire lanes at the Medina Ballroom, due to the fact that where they have very large
crowds it would be impossible to get an emergency vehicle near the building because of the
traffic congestion.
Loren Kohnen, Fire Marshal, reported that he had spoken to Joe Raskob and that they were
willing to work out a plan with city personnel. He stated that it is the cities respon-
sibility to provide fire lane signs.
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to ask that Jim Dillman, Michael Sankey, Loren Kohnen
and Hamel Fire Chief, Julius Dorweiler meet with Joe Raskob to work out a plan to alleviate
the situation before the December 20th Council meeting.
Motion declared carried
4. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Snowplowing
Jim Dillman explained that they had revised the snowplowing routes for greater efficiency
and were having the truck doors modified with larger windows so as to allow one person to
operate a vehicle. He explained that they would then have 4 units on the roads and he asked
that Steve Scherer and Ivan Dingmann be paid $10.00 per hour for snowplowing as they would
be operating a plow individually.
He also reported that a head gasket in the single axle truck had been cracked and that it
would cost approximately $2000 to repair.
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to pay Ivan Dingmann and Steve Scherer $10.00 per
hour to operate heavy equipment during snow plowing season.
Motion declared carried
A and K Construction, Hamel Well
Jim Dillman stated that he and Engineer, Dick Foster, would recommend payment of
to A and K Construction as final payment for Hamel Well # 3. He stated that all
had been completed and the well was operating.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to pay A and K Construction $16,302.12, as
Motion declared carried
$16,302.12
of the work
recommended.
Medina Morningside Sewer Project
User Charges
Paul Pearson explained that the city is required to submit background material to the PCA
for sewer use charges and that he had prepared a letter outlining annual costs to run the
Medina Morningside sewer system. He reported that he had also included information that
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would be helpful to the city for its annual review of charges.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to send the User Charge information letter to the
PCA.
Motion declared carried
McCombs -Knutson Engineering Fee
Paul pearson explained the additonal work that had been done by their firm in connection
with the Medina Morningside Sewer project for which they had billed the city $3730.00.
He explained that there had been a deduction of $2374 in the amount owed due to a reim-
bursement from Metro Waste Control so the net increase to the city would only be $1356.00
Thomas Crosby asked if there was a sufficient amount remaining in the fund to warrant pay-
ment.
Donna Roehl stated that the fund balance could be calculated.
Paul Pearson stated that there was sufficient in the fund at the time that the city had
discussed the amount that was to be paid to Orono.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Heideman to approve contract amendment # 4, payment to Mc-
Combs -Knutson in the amount of $3730.00, although the amount should have been included in
the original contract. Also it is assumed that any follow-up work will be considered a
part of the original job.
Motion declared carried
Nodland, Final Bill for Medina Morningside project
Paul pearson explained that the Medina Morningside project had been inspected and he rec-
ommended final payment in the amount of $15,183.48 be made to the Nodland Co. which includes
a $650 deducation for the John Willegalla retaining wall and $2000 in liquidated damages.
He asked that Council discuss the letter from the company requesting to meet with someone
to negotiate the liquidated damages matter.
Thomas Anderson suggested that they attend a council meeting and that the city not pay an
arbitrator to settle the matter.
Richard Schieffer advised that it would cost to much to arbitrate and that they be invited
to a Council meeting.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to pay the Nodland Co. $15,183.48 as final payment
for the Medina Morningside sewer project upon the recommendation of McCombs -Knutson and to
invite them to make a presentation before the City Council regarding the liquidated damages
assessment.
Motion declared carried
5. LORETTO CHURCH SIGN
Randy Hatcher appeared to request that Council consider allowing them to place a 4 ft. x
8 ft. informational church sign at the intersection of Co. Rd. 19 and Hamel Rd., although
the sign ordinance allows only a 20 sq. ft. sign.
JoEllen Hurr stated that the Planning Commission had considered the Meadowwoods sign var-
iance application.
Thomas Crosby stated that he did not believe that the sign needed to be that large as there
was no competition for signs in that area.
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Scherer to refer the variance application to the Planning
Commission for their December 13th meeting.
Motion declared carried
Thomas Crosby advised Mr. Hatcher that he should prepare a list of reasons why the larger
sign is needed so as to substantiate the hardship.
6. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Alpana Aluminum
JoEllen Hurr stated that it would be necessary to schedule a special meeting for the
Planning commission to consider the rezoning application and Conditional Use Permit
of the Alpana Aluminum Co. who wish to build on the Gerald Dykhoff property, north of
Hwy. 55.
She informed the Council that any rezoning needs to be taken to the Metropolitan Council
as an amendment to a cities Comprehensive Plan.
Thomas Anderson explained that the company needs to place Industrial Revenue Bonds
before December 31st and that there is a bill pending in Washington that would limit the
amount of bonding in a city according to its population.
Don Klitzka, President of Alpana, explained that they are looking at an alternate site in
Plymouth but would prefer to locate in Medina because the site is larger.
William Reiser asked how much property they would be using.
Mr. Klitzka stated that they would use about 10 acres.
JoEllen Hurr asked how large the Plymouth site was.
Mr. Klitzka stated that it is 6 acres in size. He also stated that he would like to show
Council what they are planning to build.
Richard Schieffer stated that it would be best to wait to present the project to the Plann-
ing commission and interested abutting property owners at the same time.
Thomas Crosby asked if they were aware of the sewer limitations in the Hamel area and also
that he was enthusiastic with the idea of having responsible industry in Medina.
Thomas Anderson stated that he was concerned if the Metropolitan Council has authority to
hold up a project that might be approved by a city.
Richard Schieffer stated that case law will not allow delaying approval of a project pend-
ing approval of the Metro Council as the cities Comprehensive plan could be amended at a
later date.
Frand Hetman stated that they do not have sewer and water to accomodate Alpana on their
other site in Medina and that this is not something they are doing on the spur of the
moment.
Thomas Crosby asked that the developer not construe Councils comments as being in oppos-
ition of the project but that they should personally communicate with all those who re-
ceived notices of the rezoning request.
Thomas Anderson stated that he favored industrial development along Hwy. 55 but that the
rezoning issued must be resolved.
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to hold a Public Hearing on December 22, 1983 at
7:30 P.M. to consider the Alpana Industrial Revenue Bonding, according to Resolution 83-54.
Motion declared carried
7. LORETTO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Council discussed contract that had been prepared
amount of $9100 for 1984. Discussion of the fact
line with what is being paid to other departments.
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to approve
as presented.
Motion declared carried
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by the Loretto Fire Department in the
that the amount being considered is in
the Loretto Fire Department contract,
8. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE STOP SIGNS
William Reiser explained that Medina Morningside residents would like stop signs placed
in three locations: Elsinore Circle onto Bobolink Rd.; Bobolink Rd. onto Morningside
Dr. and Elsinore Circle onto Morningside Dr.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Heideman to table the Matter until it can be discussed
with the Chief of Police.
Motion declared carried
9. MEDINA NEWSLETTER
Anne Hedieman reported that Sandra Vrooman would like to continue to publish the Medina
Journal on a three month basis; that she wants edited city meeting minutes and that she
would like $150 per city page.
Thomas Anderson asked if a newsletter could be prepared "in-house" more economically.
Discussion of the terms of the existing contract with Sandra Vrooman.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to ask the City Attorney to write a letter to Sandra
Vrooman informing her that the cities participation in publishing the Medina Journal will
end on December 31, 1983 unless some other contractual arrangements are made.
Motion declared carried
10. MINNEGASCO
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 83-53 allowing Minnegasco to bury
gas lines on Sycamore Tr.
Motion declared carried
298 11. LESLIE ROY, DRAINAGE PROBLEM
Donna Roehl reported that Leslie Roy does not qualify for Community Development Block
Grant funds so she will need to either construct the drainage ditch on the easement or
pay to have it done.
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to request that the City Engineer write to Leslie
Roy, informing her that she will need to have the work done at the earliest spring date
possible.
Motion declared carried
12. VISITING NURSING SERVICE
Donna Roehl reported that the Public Health Nursing Service is looking for a rural location
for an office from which to dispatch nurses for home visits. She asked if Council had any
objection to locating this service in the City Hall.
Motion by Heideman, seconded by Crosby to notify Hennepin County that Medina will accom-
odate the visiting nursing service with particulars to be worked out at a later date.
Motion declared carried
13. GARBAGE TRANSFER STATION
Thomas Anderson reported that he and Anne
regarding RDF plants and transfer station
statement for the record.
Donna Roehl reported that a letter hadbeen
taken into consideration regarding the Hwy. 55 site.
Heideman had attended the second public meeting
locating and he reported that he did not make a
sent
14. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID
Jim Dillman reported that he would like to pursue the
ment for use of construction and road equipment among
be shared in an emergency situation.
Council advised that he continue investigation of the
listing
several items that needed to be
possibility of a mutual aid agree -
neighboring communities that would
possible agreement.
15. DRY HYDRANT PROJECT
Thomas Anderson reported that he had again been contacted regarding the dry hydrant pro-
ject being proposed by Maple Plain for the Lake Independence area. He stated that he
had told them Medina was amenable to the project but wanted a payment formula based on
population served.
Anne Heideman stated that during previous discussions Council had asked for more inform-
ation and also input as to how the Park Reserve was to share in the cost.
16. MEDINA SEWER INTERCEPTOR
JoEllen Hurr reported that Medina had not received the additional points from the PCA
necessary for Federal funding of the Hamel sewer interceptor and that she believed that
the city had not been properly heard at the PCA meeting. She presented a letter written
by Tad Jude to the PCA asking for an explaation as to what had happened at the meeting
and how the decision could be appealed. She stated that the only way in which the inter-
ceptor could be built would be with Metro Waste Control funds.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Heideman to write a letter to Metro Waste Control demanding
that something be done, in that the city has been collecting SAC Charges and now want some-
thing in return.
Motion declared carried
17. CABLE TV
Thomas Anderson reported that a final vote on a Cable TV vendor would be taken at the
December 20th joint powers meeting and that he would possibly have to leave the meeting
before the voting so Medina would need to make certain the alternate delegate was present.
Donna Roehl stated that she would contact a possible alternate and certify the names to
the Joint Powers Board.
18. BILLS
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to pay the bills; Order checks # 2513-2574 in
the amount of $124,076.49 and Payroll Checks # 7412-7445 in the amount of $14,290.80.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to adjourn. Motion declar
Meeting
C adj u at 9:25P.M.
Clerk
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Mayor