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The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on December 18, 1975 at 8:40 P.M.
Members presrmt: Mayor Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen, William Reiser, Robert Franklin,
Donald DesLauriers, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Attorney, Richard Schieffer.
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve the minutes of December,
2, 1975 with the following correction: Page 161, Item 18: change the word "complaint"
' to"report".
Motion carried unanimously
1., 1976 AUDITOR
Merrill Hansen gave resume of his auditing background and time schedules followed in
municipal auditing. The field work is completed by February and report delivered in
March or April. Rates charged are standard with all auditors.
Ron Guttormson presented similar information plus the fact that they arealso specialists
in bonding.
Appointment was tabled until January when appointments are made.
2. HAMEL WATER TOWER
Ambrose Brown reported that the tower repainting had been completed and discussed the
repair work necessary to secure from vandals. He also presented information regarding
work that needs to be done to the inside of the water tank. There are 3 types of finishes
that may be used: A no oxide grease, costing approximately $$1800; Zinc -Aluminum primer
$2200; and Epoxy $3800. He also presented information regarding a contract plan whereby
the tower and tank are cleaned and painted inside and out and then approximately $1000
is paid each year for 5 years; after which time the tank would again be refinished inside
and out.
Matter was tabled until sometime during the winter of 1976. -
3. REMOVAL OF SCHOOL BITS FROM CHIPPEWA RD.
Leo Leuer explained what had happened regarding removal of a school bus, owned by Wayzata
Transportation, that was stuck in the snow on Chippewa Rd. He stated, that to the best
of his knowledge, he had done the proper thing by having the bus removed by using city
and his private equipment. Mr. Dave Mayer of Wayzata Transportation stated that he had
gotten the children home by other means and intended to have the bus removed the following
morning. Denis Jordan had requested removal of the bus so that he could get out of his
driveway to do private plowing and he felt it was the responsibility of the city to see
that the road was opened. Mr. Schieffer stated that the city would not be held liable if an
emergency occured and if the road department was doing everything within reason to keep
the roads open. Robert Franklin quoted ordinance that authorizes police or road superin-
tendent to order any vehicle removed from a roadway.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to accept Dave Mayers' contribution of
$30.00 toward removal of the school bus from Chippewand.
Motion carried unanimously
4. DOCKSIDE INN BONDS
Mr. Schieffer reported that the Greentree Agency would continue coverage of the Dockside Inn
liquor bonds until December 22, 1975, at which time new bonds must be delivered to city
offices.
5. ANNE DORWEILER
Medina Estates
Anne Dorwe'ler presented Wm. Mortons site plan for division of 40 acres of property purch*
ased from tirgil Eisinger. Property to be divided into 6 parcels iti.th 4 entrances off
of Tamarack Dr. and 2 from Co. Rd. 24. Permits have been secured from Hennepin County
for these 2 entrances. Lots are so located that there will be sufficient property for
septic systems.
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to approve land division of Medina
Estates and to approve Hennepin County recommendations as to entrances from County Rd. 24'
on Lots a and B.
Motion carried unanimously
163
Diversified Insulation
Discussion of the land division request of Earl Wanha and Diversified
Motionby Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to deny the land
Terry Wanha and Diversified Insulation and to request that the County
of the Council decision.
Motion carried unanimously
Insulation.
division of Earl and
notify those involved
Minnesota Exteriors
Reviewal of Planning Commissions December meeting recommendations regarding property being
purchased by Minnesota Exteriors from Adeline DesLauriers and Mrs. Don DesLauriers. Dis-
cussion as to whether or not platting would be required as property has been previously
divided. Mr. Schieffer stated that in such cases if platting is not required justification
must be made and if it is required then all other similar cases will need to be treated the
same. A building permit could be issued subject to platting, if council should deem it
necessary and after the Planning Commission had completed their work regarding site and
building plans.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to secure the Attorneys opinion as to
whether platting is required.
Motion carried. Abstaining, Donald DesLauriers
6. WOODLAKE
Robert Franklin presented a news article regarding leaching of Woodlake Landfill. Council
will ask the County, who inspect such landfills, what t'.ey are doing toward enforcing ord-
inances if leaching is occuring.
7. FIRE CONTRACTS
Discussion of changes to be made in contracts.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to authorize the payment of $150 per
hour, per fire and $100 per hour after 4 hours, excluding car fires.
Motion carried unanimously
Robert Franklin will revise for the January 6th meeting.
8. MAPLE PLAIN LIONS CLUB
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by William Reiser to approve, without charge, a non -
intoxicating malt liquor license to the Maple Plain Lions Club for February 1, 1976 on
Lake Indpendence, provided that State and Federal laws are complied with.
Motion carried unanimously
9. NURSING SERVICE
Arthur Theis reported that he has not found another agency that will provide nursing ser-
vices for Medina residerts.
10. SEWER AND WATER ORDINANCE
Explanation by Richard Schieffer of amendments to present sewer and water ordinance No.128
providing for a service charge to be added to past due sewer and water bills.
Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to set penalty amount at $6.00 and
approve Ordinance No. 157 which will become effective upon publication.
Motion carried unanimously
11. BILLS
Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to approve payment of the bills. Order
checks in the amount of $6435.42 and Payroll in the amount of $3992.49.
Motion carried unanimously
12. POLICE CAR
Discussion of quotes obtained on the purchase of a new police car.
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by William Resier to award quote for police car to
Lupient Olds on a 1976 Olds for $4398.24. Motion carried unanimously
Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by William Reiser to adjourn. Motion carried unan-
imo)asly. Meeting djourned at 11:30 P.M.
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