HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/15/1987 CCMORDER CHECKS-_DECEMBER 15,'1987
6306 - Employee Benefit Adm. $13,030.00
6307 - Buffalo Bituminous 14,328.99
6308 - Howard Schleif 251.71
6309 - Rettinger Bros. Oil Co. 5,480.64
6310 - Minn Comm 17.00
6311 - Warning Lites 40.50
6312 - Temroc 70,000.00
6313 - Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik 5,810.98
6314 - Farmers State Bank of Hamel (S.S.) 600.63
6315 - P.E.R.A. 898.57
6316 - P.E.R.A. 926.98
$111,386.00
PAYROLL CHECKS - DECEMBER 15, 1987
10125 Wayne Wallace $ 648.05
10126 Jill Hodapp 946.95
10127 Richard Rabenort 1,034.64
10128 Michael Rouillard 546.07
10129 James Dillman 997.87
10130 Robert Dressel 802.70
10131 Karen Dahlberg 556.48
10132 JoEllen Hurr 911.62
10133 Donna Roehl 911.62
10134 Laura Skarda 476.79
10135 Sandra Larson 255.79
10136 Benedict Young 751.36
10137 Carolyn Smith 16.39
10138 Jennifer Smith 20.94
10139 Allen Donais 69.48
10140 Henn. Co. Child Support 423.00
10141 Farmers State Bank (FEd.) 1,534.34
10142 Commissioner of Revenue 716.88
10143 P.E.R.A. 710.34
10144 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 600.63
$12,931.94
8783 Bernice Sipe 39.00
.The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 15, 1987
at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Ccuncilmembers, Wilfred Scherer, Anne Theis, Robert
Mitchell, Stephen Schmit; Clerk-Treasurer,Donna Roehl; Planning and Zoning
Administrator, JoEllen Hurr; Public Works Director, James Dillman; Engineer
Glenn Cook; Attorney, Ron Batty; Building Inspector, Loren Kohnen
1. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 1987
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to approve minutes of December 1, 1987 as presented
Motion declared carried
2. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Council interviewed applicants Carolyn Smith, Yvonne Miller, Jim. Hillegas, Dave Wessin
and Anne Heideman to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission.
Council voted several secret tie ballots with Anne Heideman appointed to term ending
March, 1990 and Dave Wessin to term ending March, 1988.
3. HENNEPIN PARKS
Shirley Bonine,Bob Wicklund, Steve Young and Vern Hartenberg presented a brief review
of the improvement plans for Baker Park Golf Course.
Shirley Bonine stated that the district plans to sell 2.5 million dollars in Revenue
Bonds to fund the improvements.
Bob Wicklund explained that the
construction of a second 9 hole
No. 2, club house construction,
No. 3 renovation of executive 9
purpose room for programs and a
for large gatherings.
Vern Hartenberg stated that the facility would be operated by the Park District and that
they would be making application with the city for a Conditional Use Permit.
Bob Wicklund stated that their green fees are mid range and that with the improvements
tliey will be able to charge higher fees.
project would be staged in three phases; No. 1 being
regulation course and relocation of the driving range;
parking lot renovation and long 9 hole course;
hole course. He stated that there would be a multi -
three -season porch, but that they would not be competing
4. ARROWHEAD RD.
Terry and Marilyn Zimmerman, 6020 Butterworth Ln.,Corcoran, appeared to request that the
City Council consider vacating Arrowhead Rd., north of Hwy. 55. They presented signatures
of other residents concerned about traffic, dust, safety of children and dumping of unused
items.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that they
of junk should be stopped. He
those dumping unused items and
Robert Mitchell stated that he
and from the Public Works Depa
Wilfred Scherer stated that he
upgrading of the road.
Thomas Anderson stated that he
up on the request.
Stephen Schmit stated that he was not in favor of vacating the road as it is useful.
Thomas Anderson stated that Mrs. Faue would not have access to her property if the road
was abandoned.
Anne Theis stated that the city should police the area to control the dumping.
would like to have thru traffic stopped and that dumping
reported that they had gotten three license numbers of
that the police had never given them a follow-up report.
would like to have information from the Police Department
rtment.
had talked with JIm Dillman about continuing a gradual
would prefer to keep the road openbut that he would follow
5. TAMARACK DR. IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENTS, 8:45 P.M.
Glenn Cook reviewed his letters regarding the assessment roll and total estimated cost
of the project.
Robert Mitchell stated that there is $138,000 for the city share of the base work;
$10,800 from the park fund for the recreation trail; and $68,000 short on the paving
costs.
Wilfred Scherer stated that he did not think it could be finished in 1988.
Jim Dillman stated that it would cost approximately $10,000 for oil application for dust
control if not blacktopped.
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Rita Jubert, 1355 Hamel Rd., stated that she doubted that four lots could be gotten
on,their property, adjacent to Blackfoot Tr.
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Sheldon Coplin, 1595 Hamel Rd., staed that Blackfoot Tr. was of no use to him and he
did not have units until he decided to subdivide, at which time he would have access to
Hamel Rd.
Don Swenson,1290 Oakview Rd., reviewed his letter, in which he explained that northerly
properties were subsidizing southern properties and that there was $10,000 at risk if
comparing the proposed $4056 assessment to the $3500 assessment that would be charged
if assessed according to previous city policy.
Art Peabody stated that he was surprized that citizens were preparing assessment rolls and
that those to the south should have some input into the assessment roll.
Robert Mitchell stated that the City should wait until appeals are submitted before deciding
to order the project.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adopt Resolution 87-128, Tamarack Dr.assessment rolL
Motion declared carried.
Donna Roehl stated that she would notify everyone who had submitted a letter of objection,
of their obligation,if they wished to appeal the assessments.
Robert Mitchell stated that the city would need to talk to the objectors within the next
30 days
Sheldon Coplin asked of owners could litigate with Council.
Ron Batty stated that only an overall agreement could be discussed and an amended assess-
ment roll could be filed.
Sheldon Coplin stated that properties north and south of Blackfoot Tr. should not be
put in the same category.
Art Peabody asked if a class-action suit could be brought against the city by a group
of property owners.
Ron Batty explained that it could not be done with an assessment roll.
* Consent Agenda
6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
* Northwestern bell Telephone Company
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-129, allowing Northwestern
Bell Telephone Co. to bury cable on Hackamore Rd.
Motion declared carried
7. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
* George Dykhoff, Setback Variance
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-130 allowing George Dykhoff
to construct an addition to his garage at 622 Hwy. 55 with a 63 ft. front yard and 10
ft side yard setback variance.
Motion declared carried
* Demetre Nicoloff, Setback Variance
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-131, allowing Demetre Nicoloff
to construct a house at 1491 Hunter Dr., which exceeds the 30 ft. height requirement, with
a 30 ft. lakeshore setback variance.
Motion declared carried
* Fred Faxvog, Setback VAriance
Moved by Theis, seconded By Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-132, allowing Fred Faxvog, to
construct a house at 1220 Oakview Rd., which exceed the 30 ft. height requirement, on
acreage of less that 3.5 acres, with a 40 ft. setback variance.
Motion declared carried
* Rolf Turnquist, Conditional Use Permit
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-133, granting a Conditional Use
Permit to Rolf Turnquist, to construct an accessory building at 2105 Chestnut Rd., which
exceeds 3000 sq. ft. in size.
Motion declared carried
* Lou Beasley, Preliminary Subdivision Approval
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-134, granting preliminary sub-
division approval to Lou Beasley to subdivide property south of Medina Morningside.
Motion declared carried
* Loram, Conditional Use Permit
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adopt Resolution 87-135, granting a Conditional Use
Permit To Loram to construct a temporary 24 ft. x 105 ft. addition to their building at
3900 Arrowhead Dr.
Motion declared carried
*Pommer Co., Escrow Funds
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to release remaining $3000 escrow funds to Pommer Co.
upon recommendation from City Engineer that all site work has been completed.
Motion declared carried
Alpana Aluminum, Final Subdivision Approval
Wilfred Scherer conducted this portion of the meeting in the absence of Mayor Thomas Anderson.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to authorize preparation of a resolution granting final
subdivision approval to Alpana Aluminum for Alpana Second addition.
Motion declared carried
Cavanauqh/Dabrowski, Combination/Subdivision
JoEllen Hurr explained that the applicants have proposed
property located on Pine St. in Independence Beach, into
erial had been hauled onto the property without a permit
stability of the lots.
Glenn Cook stated that soil borings had been don, which
suitable for building.
Loren Kohnen stated that the soil stability of the property would be reviewed when building
permits were obtained.
Stephen Schmit stated that houses might have to be built on pilings.
Robert Mitchell asked if soil conditions could be filed with the title to the property.
Ron Batty stated that could be included in final subdivision approval.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution granting
preliminary subdivision approval to Cavanaugh/Dabrowski to subdivide Lots 6 and 7; 15,16,
17, 18 and 19, Block 19, Independence Beach, into 4 lots, according to Planning Commission
recommendations plus a condition that soils may not be able to support foundations without
pilings.
Motion declared carried
to combine 7 lots and subdivide the
4 lots. She stated that fill mat -
and there was concern about the
indicated that the soils were
8. LORETTO POLICE CONTRACT
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to approve the Loretto Police Contract for 1987 and 1988
with $16,000 paid in 1987 and $16995 to be paid in 1988, with negotiations for the 1989 con-
tract to be continued.
Motion declared carried
9. ROBERT SCOTT LETTER
Ron Batty explained that he had answered the Robert Scott letter by informing him that the
reason that the title work had not been done earlier on the WCCO property was due to the
fact that the abstracts had not been submitted until October.
10. BRUCE NEUMANN
Council reviewed staff comments regarding request from Bruce Neumann that city inspect.
several properties to determine if owners had complied with conditions imposed by the
city. Properties listed were: Reynold Swanson,2520 Willow Dr.; Thomas Malik, 1925
Co. Rd. 24; Twin City Monorail,3895 Co. Rd. 116; Rex Gregor, 2592 Holy Name Dr.;
InnKahoots, 45 Hamel Rd.; Anderson subdivision, Brockton Ln.
Thomas Anderson stated that apparently the city had not followed through with some
of the orders.
Robert Mitchell asked that a follow-up be prepared for the January 5th meeting.
11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Thomas Anderson asked that council take a vote at this meeting as to whether or not
to proceed with a study regarding a city administrator.
Robert Mitchell stated that a study could be done and used in the future, if not imm-
ediately, as had been done with the police department.
Anne Theis asked if citizens have asked for an administrator; that she was concerned
about where the money would come from if an administrator were hired and if one was
hired would other staff changes be made.
Thomas Anderson suggested that a committee be formed to study the matter.
Donna Roehl suggested that individuals involved with city work be appointed to the committee.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to authorize the Mayor to appoint a committee to
study the need for a City Administrator.
Motion declared carried
12. BILLS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to pay the bills; Order Checks # 6306-6316 in the
amount of $111,386.00 and Payroll Checks #10125-10144 and 8783 in the amount of $12,970.94.
Motion declared carried
13. TUPCO, EXECUTIVE SESSION, 9:35 P.M.
11/ Council met in executive session to discuss the Tupco Conditional Use Permit.
Those,present including the Mayor and Council were; Planning and Zoning Administrator,
JoEllen Hurr; Building Inspector/Fire marshall, Loren Kohnen; Attorney, Ron Batty;
Engineer, Glenn Cook; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl.
Those present discussed the Tupco resolution for revocation of teh Conditional Use Permit
and letter from Tupco's attorney, Karla Wahl.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 87-136, revocation of the Tupco
Conditional Use Permit with staff to prepare a list of conditions if any future application
is submitted.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
Clerk -Treasurer Mayor
December 15, 1987