HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/07/82 CCMORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 7, 1982
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1665 Cable Communications Committee
1666 Northwest Chamber of Commerce
1667 Sandra Vrooman
1668 Everything for the Office
1669 Greater N. W. Office of R. E. Assessment
1670 Insty Prints
1671 Miller -Davis Co.
1672 LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien & Drawz
1673 Crow River News
1674 JoEllen Hurr
1675 Donna Roehl
1676 Northwestern Bell Telephone
1677 Medina Electric
1678 Wright -Hennepin Electric
1679 Randys Sanitation
1680 Thomas Roehl
1681 Bonestro, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc.
1682 McCombs -Knutson
1683 Fortin Hardware Co.
1684 Physicans Health Plan
1685 Group Health Plan, Inc.
1686 Hennepin Co. Chiefs of Police
1687 Michael Sankey
1688 Precision Graphics, Inc.
1689 Amoco Oil Co.
1690 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept.
1691 Instrumentation Services, Inc.
1692 Loretto Towing & Repair
1693 American Red Cross - Mpls. Chapter
1694 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept.
1695 National Sheriffs Association
1696 Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association
1697 General Communications, Inc.
1698 North Memorial Medical Center
1699 Don Streicher Guns
1700 Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Dept.
1701 Loren Kohnen
1702 Brooklyn Printing & Adv.
1703 Metro Waste Control Commission
1704 Don Mayer, Inc.
1705 Earl F. Anderson & Assoc.
1706 Stontz International
1707 Itasco Equipment Co.
1708 Ziegler, Inc.
1709 Perrys Truck Repair
1710 Genuine Parts Co.
1711 Long Lake Tire Barn
1712 Rettinger Bros Oil Co.
1713 Long Lake Ford Tractor
1714 Berts Drain Oil Service
1715 Lawn King, Inc.
1716 Hassan Sand and Gravel
1717 Arthur Schoening
1718 Reynolds Welding
1719 Safety-Kleen Corp.
1720 Northern States Power
1721 American National Bank
800.00
50.00
250.00
60.19
1,166.66
46.83
26.00
2,695.81
21.00
31.00
4.19
253.50
64.00
603.05
40.00
22.50
637.50
6,673.74
715.65
756.38
398.46
85.00
10.25
343.00
45.00
41.08
82.00
302.10
47.50
2,246.69
198.00
30.00
85.34
15.50
104.45
396.19
2,907.15
25.00
10,211.85
647.95
439.93
19.95
46.03
32.97
185.53
67.73
80.00
17.00
10.98
1,105.00
71.50
3,758.83
54.60
22.85
33.50
825.61
71,725.67
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ORDER CHECKS CONT"D - DECEMBER 7, 1982
1722 First National Bank of St. Paul
1723 Wright -Hennepin Electric
1724 Aero Asphalt, Inc.
1725 F. F. Jedlicki, Inc.
1726 Burlington Northern Railroad Co.
1727 Richard Krotzer
1728 Feed -Rite Controls
1729 Metro Waste Control Commission
1730 Minnegasco
1731 Stevens Well Co.
1732 North Star Water Works
1733 Treas. State of Mn. Health Dept.
1734 Pera
1735 Social Security -Retirement Division
36.65
546.00
1,650.00
11,299.50
154.09
640.00
731.20
2,607.01
3.15
48.00
154.00
197.83
900.03
430.02
$ 131,035.67
PAYROLL CHECKS - DECEMBER 7, 1982
6946 Robert Anderson 426.68
6947 Mark Moran 588.63
6948 Michael Rouillard 712.08
6949 Michael Sankey 623.77
6950 James Dillman 638.60
6951 Robert Dressel 613.98
6952 Thomas Anderson 100.00
6953 Thomas Crosby 70.00
6954 Sarah Lutz 70.00
6955 William Reiser 70.00
6956 Wilfred Scherer 70.00
6957 Robert Anderson 209.69
6958 Mark Moran 239.32
6959 Michael Rouillard 264.84
6960 Michael Sankey 342.71
6961 James Dillman 350.46
6962 Robert Dressel 353.28
6963 Steve Scherer 32.00
6964 JoEllen Hurr 658.63
6965 Donna Roehl 1,028.56
6966 Sylvia Rudolph 584.76
6967 Karen Dahlberg 418.59
6968 Verna Hoover 36.00
6969 Law Enforcement Labor Services 48.00
6970 Western Life Insurance Co. 25.87
6971 Director of Internal Revenue 1,174.80
6972 Commissioner of Taxation 614.00
6973 Pera 621.35
69744 Social Security - Retirement Division 430.02
$ 11,416.62
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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 7, 1982
at 7:30 P.M.
Present; Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, William Reiser, Thomas
Crosby, Sarah Lutz (at 8:30 P.M.); Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Planning and
Zoning Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Police Chief, Michael Sankey; Public Works
Director, James Dillman; Engineers Glen Cook, Paul Pearson; Attorney, Michael
Nash
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Council agreed to discuss the following additional items:
Medina Journal
Elm Creek Watershed District
Employees deferred compensation program
Meadowwoods sealcoating bond
Computer information
2. Minutes of November 16, 1982
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve minutes of November 16, 1982, as presented.
Motion declared casried
3. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Hamel Well
Jim Dillman presented a report on well repairs that were made on the Hamel well that re-
sulted after it had been struck by lightning. He suggested that some provision be made for
a second well for the Hamel area so as to avoid water shortages in the future should prob-
lems develop.
Glen Cook explained several options available the most viable being to drill a deep well
near the Medina Ballroom at a cost of approximately $55,000 which could be bonded for and
paid for through a water rate increase of $.36 per thousand.
Jim Dillman reported that they had turned on the old well but that it had ceased pumping
water after a very short time.
Council also discussed drilling a second well near the existing water tower.
Daryl Uphoff, Attorney for Rolling Green, stated that they were still interested in discuss-
ing the possibility of a sale of one of their wells.
Thomas Anderson asked Wilfred Scherer to pursue the matter with Rolling Green and report at
the December 21st meeting.
Medina Morningside Sewer, Change Order # 8
Paul Pearson stated that he had clarified the fact that Metro Waste Control would be paying
the contractor directly for the material portion of the sewer lift station driveway costs
of $2040.50 and would be reimbursing the city $4822.00 for equipment and labor.
Motion by Reise, seconded by Scherer to approve Change Order # 8 of the Medina Morningside
sewer construction project.
Motion declared carried
Wichita Tr.
Donna Roehl presented a list of bills that had been paid for construction and engineers
totalling $2331.40, dating back to April, 1982. She stated that there were additional
engineering costs dating beyond April if Council wished her to research the files.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Crosby to authorize the Clerk to transfer the $2000, being
held in escrow,to the General fund, and to notify Gerry Gobel, developer of the project,
of the Council's decision.
Motion declared carried
Infiltration/Inflow Analysis
Discussion of letters received from the PCA and Metro Waste Control regarding the completed
I and I study.
Donna Roehl presented comparison figures of amounts the city had paid the MWCC for treatment
in 1982 and the amount that will be paid in 1983. She also notified the Council of a Pub-
lic Hearing that is to be held January 6th regarding project funding of the MWCC.
Mayor Anderson stated that he would attend the meeting.
144 4. ROLLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB
Daryl Uphoff, Attorney for Rolling Green, stated that he would be meeting with represent-
atives of the bank on Wednesday, December 8th and that the bank's appeal would be heard
in January. He was confident that the matter would be resolved.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to table the Rolling Green matter until January 4th.
Motion declared carried
5. HOLY NAME LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Thomas Crosby stated that he had studied the lake properties and found 20 lots on the lake
including the cities property. He concluded that it would be inappropriate for the city
to spend a great deal of money to aid in clean-up of the lake because of inadequate park-
ing and limited access. He stated that it is not a developed park and that the city may
not want to develop it as a park, so it may not be used extensively. He asked that the
landowners seriously consider whether or not they want the city to particpate because the
park and lake might then be put to greater use. He also referred to a report from the city
engineer which indicated that chemical treatment would be expensive and may not be helpful.
Thomas Anderson stated that the Association was asking for three things:
The city to declared a public access so that the DNR could stock the lake with fish.
Prohibit motor boats on the lake.
Participate with the cost of chemicals for treatment.
He stated that he did not have a problem with designating a public access nor dealing with
the request regarding boats; he did question the value of chemicals and whether or not the
city should particpate in the cost if results could be obtained without them.
He explained that Sarah Lutz would be late to the meeting but that she had some reservations
about pollution from property owners and she would not be in favor of doing anything until
it was know whether or not they were polluting the lake.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to give assurance to the DNR that a Public Access is
available on Hly Name Lake but that the city will not improve it; the city will post its
land to prohibit outboard motors from launching on city property; and that the city will
not particpate financially in the project.
Ray Anderson stated that the reason they had not come to the city when they began the
project in October was the fact that they needed approval of the DNR and Holy Name Church.
He explained that the value of the city property would increase even if the city did not
participate financially.
Thomas Crosby explained that he objected because they had come to the city after the de-
cision had been made to go ahead with the project.
William Reiser asked the Attorney if it were legal for the city to participate financially.
Michael Nash stated that they city could participate and use Park funds, if it wished.
Thomas Crosby asked that his motion be amended to include financial participation by the
city of 1/20th or $1500, to be taken from Park Funds, but that the city not be committed
for additional funds, unless Council so chooses.
William Reiser agreed to a second of the motion.
Motion declared carried
6. HWY. 55 AND CO. RD. 116 SIGNALS, PUBLIC HEARING, 8:12 P.M.
Mayor Anderson explained that the project would be presented by the Minnesota Highway
Department representatives and city staff; the Council would then comment or ask quest-
ions and then interested residents would comment or ask all of their questions at one
time with no repeated questions to be allowed.
Dennis Eyler of the Department of Transportation reported that the project is not in the
State's program, at this time, but could be submitted for the 1984-85 biennium. He ex-
plained the plans that had been discussed previosuly which had included a one fourth mile
long continuous median with closed business accesses. Later a frontage road was suggested
which was also rejected.
He then showed sketches of a compromise plan which would allow more accesses to the inter -
highway, have two ful time thru lanes and provide for some type of left turn lane for the
Ballroom and the homes east of the intersection.
Police Chief, Michael Sankey, presented statistics from the past 23 months showing 30
accidents involving 58 vehicles and 15 injuries. Also he stated that there were numerous
near -misses and unreported minor accidents.
Sarah Lutz arrived at 8:30 P.M.
Engineer, Glen Cook, stated that there is a need to minimize driveways onto Hwy. 55 but
that could be worked out with businesses on an individual basis.
Thomas Anderson asked what the likelihood would be of securing approval on plans now being
shown.
Joel Katz of the Department of Transportation stated that the state central office would
review the plans and they could overrule what is being shown.
Thoms Crosby asked if a modification should be made in the spped limit in that area.
Mr. Eyler explained that speed checks would be made.
Mr. Katz stated that if the speed limit were set to low more accidents may occur.
Bruce Luxford: Can Federal money be gotten with this plan when two years ago we were told
they would only accept certain standards? Could a directional sign be placed for my bus-
iness and others?
Mayor Anderson: Could you accept this plan?
Luxford: Yes, if drivers knew how to get to my business.
Mr. Eyler: Funding is questionable when standards are lowered but it can not be constructed
without Federal funds.
Regarding the signs, some sort of directional signs could be installed.
Joe Raskob: What will the width of the median be near the ballroom?
Mr. Eyler: There will be a left turn lane for homes and the ballroom.
Thomas Crosby: When could construction begin?
Mr. Katz: If the project were let in October,
Bob Parta, representing businesses west of the
Body, the Motel, Steve Murphy and Amos Dayon:
accesses.
1984 it could begin and be completed in 1985.
intersection, namely the Cafe, Village Auto
We would like to meet with someone regarding
Mrs. Gibbs: I am amazed that some seem to oppose the project as I am very concerned about
safety when trying to cross or get onto Hwy. 55 from Co. Rd. 116.
Wm. Rudolph: What is the traffic count at the intersection?
Mr. Eyler: In 1980 there were 7600 cars westbound and 6500 cars eastbound on an average day.
Wilfred Scherer: How much will the project cost the city?
Mr. Eyler: Pinto Dr. will be the cities responsibility and the city will pay 6% of the cost
of the signal which will cost about $80,000.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to close the public hearing.
Wilfred Schaefbaurer: There is enough right-of-way between the railroad and the highway
to use for another lane.
Mr. Eyler: We will need a slope easement from the railroad.
Peggy Rasmussen: I appreciate the concessions made by the Transportation department but
what will be done if these plans are not approved by the central office?
Mayor Anderson: The Council would have to deal with it at that time.
Motion declared carried
Public Hearing closed at 9:00 P.M.
Sarah Lutz asked how long before the project would be approved or rejected.
Mr. Katz sated that it would probably take three months to review.
Thomas Anderson stated that he would like to have a meeting of property owners with specific
problems, the city and the Transportation Department.
He asked the Zoning Administrator to set up the meeting.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to approve the most recent concept of the Hwy. 55 and
Co. Rd. 116 signal project.
Motion declared carried
7. WESTCREEK BUILDING, INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDING
Attorney, Michael Nash, stated that Attorney, Dave Kennedy had reviewed all of the bonding
items and that he recommended approval by the city.
Thomas Anderson asked what action was required.
Jerry Roberts, representing Westcreek stated that a resolution of approval, which he had
provided, should be adopted and that various legal documents would need to be signed by
the Mayor and Clerk.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 82-29, approving $640,000 note
of Westcreek.
Motion declared carried
8. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Displaymasters
JoEllen Hurr stated that Displaymasters had asked for release of a portion of the $19,600
they had placed in escrow, due to the fact that the sodding and tree planting was_ all that
remained to be done. She reported that the engineer had recommended the retention of $9675.
Mr. Smith, representing Displaymasters, referred to a contract he had signed for $6000 to
complete the remaining sod work, tree planting and installation of a sprinkler system.
Glen Cook stated that he was reasonably sure the remaining work could be done for $6000,
based on the sod price Mr. Smith had secured.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to reduce the Displaymasters bond amount to $6000.
Motion declared carried
Moorcroft
JoEllen Hurr reported that the engineer had recommended releasing all but $57,825 of the
bond posted for Moorcroft road construction, which amount would cover 10% for gravel plus
the bituminous surfacing.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to retain a Letter of Credit in the amount of $57,825.00
for completion of work in the Moorcroft development.
Motion declared carried
Meadowwoods
JoEllen Hurr stated that the Council should set a bond amount for sealcoating Meadowwoods
streets according to estimates given of $7000 if done in 1982 plus a 50% increase if done
in 1986, with city to assume half the cost.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Reiser to set the sealcoating bond amount for Meadowwoods
Plat at $5,250 or 50% of the anticipated 1986 cost of $10,500.
Motion declared carried
Mark Franklin
Thomas Crosby stated that he had been requested, by a constituent, to ask other Council
members to reconsider their action approving construction of two radio towers on the Mark
Franklin property on Willow Dr.
Thomas Anderson asked what the repercussions might be if the city rescinded its approval.
Michael Nash stated that the Council would need to have valid reasons for disapproval and
if the project were valid Council could not legally deny approval.
Council took no further action on the matter.
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1983 Police Car
Police Chief Sankey stated that he needed authorization from the Council to send a letter
to Jerry Palmer of Southdale Ford to order a 1983 Full sized Crown Victoria, at a cost of
$8606.72, for delivery 90 days after order.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to authorize the Chief of Police to order the spec-
ified vehicle.
Motion declared carried
Metropolitan Animal Patrol
Police Chief Sankey explained the additional charges that MAPSI is asking for in the 1983
contract. He stated that a $50.00 per month, flat fee is included along with hourly,and
boarding increases.
Thomas Anderson asked what arrangements Kathy Jacobs had wanted to make with the city
when she had discussed the possibility of her being the animal warden.
Chief Sankey stated that she wanted $19.00 per hour plus a city truck. He stated that he
would contact Plymouth to find out if some kind of arrangements could be made with them.
Matter was tabled until December 21st.
Civil Defense Ordinance
Police Chief Sankey asked that the matter be tabled until December 21st.
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Police Union Contract
Police Chief Sankey stated that he could see no problem with the contract.
Mayor Anderson stated that he would like a monthly report of police activities.
Chief Sankey stated that he would prepare a year-end report and after January lst, a
monthly report.
Sarah Lutz recommended that the Council approve the contract.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Crosby to authorize the Mayor to sign the 1983-84 Police Contract.
Motion declared carried
Deferred Compensation Plan
Chief Sankey presented information regarding a payroll deduction deferred compensation
plan available through Hennepin County, for city employees. He presented a resolution
that Council could adopt allowing employees to participate.
Matter was tabled for further study.
10. ELM CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Michael Nash explained that the Elm Creek Watershed District would draw up a watershed man-
agement plan and that individual cities would need to have similar plans by December 31,
1985, this would enable the district to set up a taxing district.
11. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS
Thomas Anderson explained that fire department contracts should be updated and that he had
spoken to Richard Schieffer about the possibility of the city purchasing a brush fire truck
from the Hamel Fire Department for $18,000.
Michael Nash stated that someone would need to determine whether or not competitive bids had
been taken.
Discussion of the fact that the City of Corcoran should reimburse Medina if the truck were
used in Corcoran.
Matter was tabled for further study.
12. MEDINA JOURNAL
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to approve Resolution 82-30, authorizing a community
newsletter and payment of $250 for each publication, and to enter into a contract with Sandra
Vrooman for said publication, material to be prepared under the direction of the City Clerk.
Motion declared carried
13. INSURANCE BIDS
Donna Roehl stated that three bids had been received: Dorweiler Insurance Agency, Lehn and
Eckes and Wayzata Insurance Agency.
She suggested that a private consultant be hired to review and advise as to the best bid.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to hire Ralph Morehouse, for not more than $250 to
review the insurance bids and to consider the award at the December 21st meeting.
Motion declared carried
14. HOLY NAME LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Reiser to ask the Building Inspector and the City Engineer to
review the Holy Name Lake area for possible septic violation and other sources of pollution
of the lake.
Motion declared carried
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15. PERSONNEL POLICY
Discussion of payment of a flat fee for meeting attendance by various staff members.
Thomas Crosby stated that matter could be decided at the first meeting in January.
Anne Heideman stated that a Personnel Policy provision states that the Council shall
set such fees.
16. BILLS
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to pay the bills: Order Checks # 1665 - 1735 in
the amount of $131,035.67 and Payroll Checks # 6946 - 6974 in the amount of $11,416.62.
Motion declared carried
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Clerk Treasurer
December 7, 1982