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PAYROLL CHECKS - DECEMBER 18, 1990
11916 Wayne Wallace $ 720.87
11917 Jill McRae 904.96
11918 Richard Rabenort 1,072.19
11919 Michael Rouillard 495.31
11920 James Dillman 912.45
11921 Robert Dressel 928.90
11922 Cecilia Vieau 302.57
11923 Donna Roehl 1,055.37
11924 Laura Skarda 525.04
11925 Sandra Larson 484.98
11926 Shannon Formisano 137.97
11927 Bendict Young 883.49
11928 Danna Mugalla 317.11
11929 Steven Scherer 48.78
11930 'Thomas Palesch 75.00
11931 Law Enforcement Labor Svc. 66.00
11932 Great West Life 450.00
11933 Henn. Co. Support 472.00
11934 Farmers State Bank of Hamel (Fed.) 1,669.60
11935 Commissioner of Revenue 668.02
11936 P.E.R.A. 758.58
11937 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 637.57
$13,584.76
ORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 18, 1990
9241 Farmers State Bank (S.S.) 637.57
9242 Budget Printing 43.80
9243 Copy Duplicating Products 136.58
9244 Fortin Hardware 63.04
9245 A T & T 575.00
9246 Marjorie Vigoren 328.73
9247 St.reicher's 141.45
9248 Henn. Co. Gen. Acctg. Div. 946.36
9249 Metro West Inspection 14,155.45
9250 MPCA 120.00
9251 Minn Comm 34.11
9252 Reynolds Welding 19.50
9253 City of Orono 8,448.00
9254 City of Maple Plain 1,645.40
9255 P.E.R.A. 989.33
9256 Crow River News 182.85
9257 Hamel Bldg. Center 33.08
9258 Sheriff's Dept. Co. of Henn. 5,331.02
9259 Feed Rite Controls 400.00
9260 Water Products Co. 462.17
9261 First Trust 57.50
9262 Pitney Bowes, Inc. 62.75
9263 Paper Calmenson & Co. 2,148.11
9264 Typing To Go 6.75
9265 Don Mayer 43.50
9266 Barton Sand & Gravel 912.24
9267 Lake Business Supply 284.07
9268 City of Loretto 499.98
9269 Wenck Assoc. 1,436.00
9270 Corcoran Pet Care 30.00
ORDER CHECKS - DECEMBER 18, 1990 (CONT'D)
9271 ESS Bros. 675.00
9272 City of Greenfield 687.20
9273 City of Long Lake 2,119.68
9274 City of Independence 1,798.40
9275 Culligan 49.20
9276 Allstar Electric 72.70
9277 Davies Water Equip. 150.76
9278 Holmes & Graven 8,884.55
9279 Minn. Rural Water 100.00
9280 Polka Dot Recycling 1,129.00
9281 Imprest Fund 593.74
9282 Gopher State One Call 85.00
9283 Harvey Swenson MAI 3,000.00
9284 Pommer Co. 52.35
$59,572.92
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7112 Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 18, 1990
at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Anne Theis, Wilfred Scherer, Stephen
Schmit, Robert Mitchell at 9:25 P.M.; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna Roehl; Public
Works Director, James Dillman; Police Chief, Richard. Rabenort; Attorney,
Ron Batty; Engineer Glenn Cook.
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to discuss the following additional agenda items:
1991 Budget and salaries
Hiring of two police officers
Loretto Snowmobile club, charity run
Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce, charity
Remove Loretto police contract from Consent Agenda
Motion declared carried
2. MINUIES OF DECEMBER 4, 1990
Anne Theis asked that the following language be added to Item 3, Pace 142 regarding use
of police car by the police chief: "Employee shall also receive the use, including oper-
ating costs, of an unmarked police automobile which he may use for his personal use.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to approve minutes of December 4, 1990, as corrected.
Motion declared carried
3. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Neil McMillin,and Mark ScherinJ, representing the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce
„resented $5000 to the city to be used for playground equipment for the Hamel area, money
to be kept in the Chamber of Commerce account until such time as equipment is purchased.
Thomas Anderson thanked them for their continued support of the community.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve the renewal of the Northwest Suburban Chamber
of Commerce Pull -tab license for the Medina Entertainment Center for 1991.
Motion declared carried
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Officer Hiring
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to approve offering psychological and physical exam-
inations to the three top police officer candidates.
Motion declared carries:
5. LORETTO SNOWMOBILE CLUB
Curt Ritter explained that the Loretto Snowmobile Club would like to hold a radar run for
charity on Lake Independence on Saturday, February 2nd from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and they
needed approval from the city. He stated that the City of Independence, Hennepin Parks and
Cae Lake Independence Homeowners Association had given their approval. He explained that
some of the funds that .-could be generated would be donated to the lake milfoil project and
some to the Northwest Snowmobile club who keel; the trails ;roomed.
Thomas Anderson asked if they had insurance and if there was a traffic control plan.
Curt Ritter stated that they would have the insurance police after all approvals have been
received and that they would coordinate traffic control with the police and the bark reserve
officers.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to approve the radar run by the Loretto Snowmobile Club
on Lake Independence, February 2, 1991, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. conditioned upon receipt
of a. liability insurance police and a traffic control plan satisfactory to the police.
Motion declared carried.
6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Dean Preston
Jim Dillman explained that Dean Prestons garage at 3167 Lakeshore Ave. had sustained water
damage as a result of an unattended hose on a fire hydrant that was being flushed. A bill
for $1905.00 had been received from the Prestons insurance company for damages. He statsd
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that they no longer leave hoses unattended to avoild further instances, but that he
would recommend paying the 'till as the city has a $5000 deductible on its }policy.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scnmit to 'gay Farmers Insurance Group $1905.74 for damages
sustained to garage located at 3167 Lahesl;ore Ave.
Motion declared carried
Truck Purchase
Jim Dillman stated that Hennepin County had taken bids for light trucks with the one that
the city intends to purchc.se being a 1991 one half tone Ford 4 x 4, at a price of $12398.
He stated that he would be using the truck to replace the old police car that he presently
is driving and it would be stocked with items needed for call -out projects.
Moved by Theis, seconded :by Scherer to authorize purchase of the one half ton Ford truck
at a cost of $ 12,398.
Motion declared carried
Independence Beach Water Treatment
Jim Dillman stated that they were still investigating water treatment of the Independence
Beach system.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Scnmit to table the matter pending further information.
Motion declared carried
Utility Rates
Thomas Anderson stated that according to calculations the water rates to customers could
be reduced but if the city is going to do some type of water treatment he would not rec-
ommend reducing the rates at this time.
Stephen sChmit stated that along with the Independence Beach system the city may have to
consider treatment of water in the other areas of the city.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Scnmit to table action on reduction of water rates, indefinitely.
Motion declared carried
* CONSENT AGENDA
7. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
* Twinco, Preliminary Subdivision Approval
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 90-87, granting preliminary sub-
division approval to St.Louis Park Investment Co. for subdivision of 39+ acres west of
Willow Dr. and north of Hwy. 55.
Motion declared carried
* Richard Wood, Septic System Variance
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 90-88, approving septic system
variance for Richard Wood to replace a system at 335 Lakeview Rd.
Motion declared carried
* LeRoy Undis, Final Subdivision Approval
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to adopt Resolution 90-89, granting final subdivision
approval to LeRoy Midis to subdivide property at Medina Rd. and Brockton Ln.
Clyde Libby, Variance 7:50 P.M.
Thomas Anderson asked what the rationale would be for granting a variance to Clyde Libby
to sell two separate parcels.
Anne Theis stated if a variance is not granted a hardship Souk.1 be created for the parcel
with the existing house, if an alternate site cannot be found for a septic system.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scnmit to authorize preparation of a resolution granting a var-
iance for the Clyde Libby property upon combination of the two vacant lots and providing
a permanent easement for Lot 2, Block 1 for an alternate septic system; hardship being in-
sufficient acceptable septic system soil on that lot which has an existing house.
Thomas Anderson stated that he did not believe that city ordinance allows for a variance.
Stephen Schmit stated that a problem for the existing house would be created if not approved.
Anne Theis stated that the city should soon be at an end of dealing with substandard lots.
Motion carried Voting No --Anderson
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Lake Medina
Glenn Cook explained that the location of fill material has now been shown on the site map
and that the city, Metropolitan Council, Water Quality Board and DNR need to approve the
permit which is then issued by the DNR.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Schmit to approve the plans of Wally Doerr for continued
excavation of Lake Medina.
Motion declared carried
Hunterland Corporation, Preliminary Subdivision
Glenn Cook explained that James Fenning had made application to subdivide 40 acres west of
Tuckborough Farm, into three outlots, plus one lot. Outlot A of Tuckborough Farm would be
combined with a portion of this 40 acres; Outlot A not being a separate building site at
the time Tuckborough Farm was subdivided. He stated that there would be no road construction
but a cul de sac should be addressed on Outlot B for access and a security deposit should be
made to guarantee access to the property to the south.
Jim Fenning asked if final approval could be given on January 2nd as builders were anxious
to begin construction. He also explained that a pond would be dug after watershed approval
is received.
Ron Batty stated that a land alteration permit could be gotten for the pond.
Tim Fenning asked when a building permit could be issued.
Ron Batty stated that if everything was in order a permit could be issued on January 3rd.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution granting pre-
liminary subdivision approval to James fenning to subdivide 40 acres west of Tuckborough Farm
according to Planning Commission recommendations and posting of escrow to guarantee road on
the existing cul de sac.
Motion declared carried
LeRoy Undis
LeRoy Undis asked why the city had to take 5 acres of property for a drainage easement.
Glenn Cook stated that it is to be used for storm water drainage.
LeRoy Undis asked what type of digging and restoration would be done as he did not want
a mess.
Glenn Cook stated that normally property is restored and reseeded.
Dale Johnson, I.ot Line Rearrangement
Glenn Cook stated that the applicant had requested a lot line rearrangement on the easterly
property line which would require an easement for the easterly parcel.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution approving the
easterly line as a subdivision line for the Johnson property on Pioneer Tr. with the require-
ment that an easement be provided on the westerly parcel to serve the easterly parcel, from
Pioneer Tr.
Motion declared carried
Dale Johnson, PUD Rezoning
Council reviewed the Planning Commission recommendations regarding rezoning the Johnson
property to a PUD, Planned Unit Development, rather than a Conditional Use Permit, due to
the fact that there are overlapping properties with separate ownership comprising the DMJ
Corporation.
Anne Theis asked for information regarding removal of items on the property that are not
allowed under city ordinance.
Anne Heideman, Planning Commission member, stated that the Development Agreement would
address those items.
Anne Theis asked who has the responsibility to oversee the removal of those items.
Anne Heideman stated that the Zoning Administrator is responsible.
Dale Johnson asked for the amount of the security deposit.
Glenn Cook stated that the amount would be determined after all the conditions are estab-
lished
Dale Johnson asked if the city would allow one trailer on the property that could be used
for office purposes and as a construction trailer until either June 1st or until the building
was constructed.
Ron Batty stated that the Zoning Administrator needs to decide if Dale Johnson should be
charged again for the remaining trailer, as only one trailer has been removed from the
property.
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Stephen Schmit stated that the security deposit should cover all items in the rezoning
document as well as in the development agreement.
Glenn Cook asked if Elm Creek Watershed had given approval.
Dale Johnson stated that the watershed district was still working on approval.
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Theis to authorize preparation of a resolution approving
the rezoning of the Johnson property to a PUD, according to Planning Commission recommendations
Motion declared carried
Dale Johnson, Development Agreement
Ron Batty explained that all of the resolutions
Council before the matter is considered finalize
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to authorize
agreement for the Johnson property according to
Motion declared carried
and agreements need to be brought back to
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preparation of a resolution and development
Planning Commission recommendations.
Commercial Horse Stable Zoning
Ron Batty explained that council needs to act on three items: creation of a zoning district,
RR-2, that allows commercial horse facilities; rezoning of the Kellin property at 4500
Pioneer Tr. to that district; approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of
the facility on the Kellin property.
He explained that specific standard have been established for such zoning and that establish-
ing the zone is not rezoning the property, merely providing for such a zone.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to adopt Ordinance # 249, Establishing an RR-2 Zone.
Motion declared carried
Laurel Awes/Tom Kellin Rezoning
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Schmit to rezone 7ro erty at 4500 Pioneer Tr. to RR-2
allowing a commercial horse facility to be operated on the property.
Motion declared carried
Laurel Awes, Conditional Use Permit
Glenn Cook explained Planning Commission recommendations for granting a Conditional Use Per-
mit to Laurel Awes to operate a commercial horse facility at 4500 Pioneer Tr.
Richard Schieffer, attorney for Laurel Awes, explained that the Planning Commission had
approved having 28 horses on the property but that Ms. Awes would like to have a permit
for 25 horses plus the ability to stable an additional 5 horses. He stated that theyhad
the septic system monitored using a toilet facility which used 3 32 gallons of water per
flush and if needed they could purchase a unit that used less water. He stated that the
drainage problem to the east had not been resolved.
Glenn Cook stated that the city wants Pioneer Tr. upgraded from this property to Hwy. 55
with the city to construct the gravel base and the owner to be assessed for 50% of the
paving and shoulder work. He stated that a public improvement and assessment hearing
would need to be held with this property owner being asked to sign a waiver of assessment.
A letter of credit for $30,000 should also be gotten from the owner.
George Gubbins, adjacent property owner, stated that the drainage problem onto his property
should be addressed as there never was a problem until the training track was constructed
by owner, Tom Kellin, who was ordered to correct the flooding problem, by the city. He
stated that there are photos of city employees putting in a tile line under Pioneer Tr.
,Tim Dillman stated that they had put in a catch -basin and two tile lines.
Ron Batty stated that he did not believe this to be a public problem, but one between
neighbors.
Thomas Anderson asked if Tom Kellin had complied with the development agreement.
Anne Theis asked if the city had any recourse if he had not complied or does a new owner
buy problems of a former owner.
Ron Batty stated that there may be items in the 1986 permit that the city may want to
include in a new permit.
Richard Schieffer asked if the old Conditional Use Permit should be revoked.
Thomas Anderson asked if a drainage easement should be taken on either side of the property
line
George Gubbins stated that he would not give an easement.
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Glenn Cook stated that it would cost alout $2000 to loafer the culvert under the training
track and =tern the track.
Moved by Sc .?mit, seconded ' y Anderson to authorize preparation of a Conditional Use Permit
with the thirty one conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, plus letter of credit
in an amount determined by the city engineer and with the owner, Tom Kellin, to be part of
the waiver of assessment.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to amend the motion to include a rec1uirement that the
culvert under the training track be lowered.
Richard Schieffer asked how the drainage ,problem could be corrected if the culvert down-
stream was not working.
Amendment not carried Voting Yes -Scherer and Theis; Voting No -Anderson and Schmit.
vote on main motion carrier; unanimously
* 8. JANUARY MEETING
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to hold the first meeting of January on January 2, 1991.
Motion declared carried
* 9. IMPREST FUND TRANSFER
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to transfer $593.74 from General fund to Imprest Fund.
Motion declared carried
* 10. 1990 FUND TRANSFERS
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to transfer from General Fund to Employee Benefit Fund,
$4000; to Fire Equipment Fund, $10,000; to Road Equipment Fund, $80,000.
Motion declared carried
11. MEDINA MOTOR INN EASEMENT
Glenn Cook explained that at the time the trunk sewer line was constructed to the Cherry Hill
Farm development work was done on the Medina Motor Inn property without first securing an
easement. Hoy stated that Joe Raskob wants $5500 for the easement which is a slightly higher
amount that that paid for easements secured for construction of the Hamel water line along
Hwy. 55, but that he would recommend that it be paid.
Moved by Theis, seconded by sCherer to pay $5500 to Joe Raskob for the Medina Motor Inn
sewer trunk line easement.
Motion declarer, carried
12. PARK COMMISSION
Robert Mitchell arrived at 9:25 P.M.
Anne Heideman explained that seven members should be appointed to the Park Commission for
terms of one, two and three years. She stated that two people had replied earlier this year
and now four additional people have expressed interest in serving; on the Commission.
Thomas Anderson stated that he would like to appoint another person from the Hamel area.
Moved by Anderson,seconded by Schmit to appoint Anne Heideman and. Penny Elsenpeter to the
Park Commission for one year terms; Jerry Dykhoff and Mary Uhlig to two year terms and
Fred Keller, Nyles Gcntz and Linda McGinty to three year terms.
Motion declared carried
13. MIKE LEUER ESCROW
Glenn. Cook recommended retaining $25,725 of the Mike Leuer escrowfor construction of streets
in South Ridge Farm.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to release $55,555.52 of the Mike Leuer escrow.
Motion declared carried
14. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ORDINANCE
Moved by Theis, seconded by Schmit to adopt Ordinance # 250 regarding recreational vehicles
Motion declared carried
15. 1991 BUDGET AND SALARIES
Council discussed salaries of employees for 1991 and increases for particular individuals.
Anne Zneis stated that she did not believe that all employees should have to wait for
salary adjustments until the police union contract was settled.
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Moved by Mitchell to approve a 4-5% increase for employees except for the two part
time police secretaries with Cecilia Vieau at 7.4% and.Danna Mugalla at 4%.
Motion not seconded.
Thomas Anderson stated that he would approve a 5% increase for employees, e.cept that as
stated by Robert Mitchell for the police secretaries.
Robert Mitchell stated that he would amend his motion to a 5% increase, plus the two
secretaries, with the remainder of the increase to remain in -council contingency for
allocation by the 1191 council after the police contract is approved.
Motion seconded by Schmit
Motion declared carried Voting No -Theis
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to adopt the 1991 budget with salaries adjusted
according to the above motion.
Motion declared carried
16. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to pay the mills; Order Checks # 9241-9284 in
the amount of $59,572.92 and Payroll Checks # 11916-11937 in the amount of $13,584.76.
Motion declared carried
17. LORETTO POLICE CONTRACT
Robert Mitchell asked that the chief of police take the contract back to Loretto and tell
them that we do not want the 30 day cancellation clause in the contract as Medina. sets
its budget according to projected receipts for the entire year, not for 30 days at a
time.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Mitchell to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
afen11,2-/ ige-Ae)
Clerk. Treasurer Myor
December 18, 1990