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PAYROLL
DECENBER 18, 1979
5580 Charles Hoover
5581 Jerome LaFond
5582 Michael Rouillard
5583 James Dillman
5584 Robert Dressel
5585 Ronald Duran
5586 Robert Derus
5587 Sylvia Rudolph
5588 Farmers State Bank
5589 Director of Int. Rev.
5590 Commissioner of Tax.
5591 State of Minn. Soc Sec.
5592 FDA
$581.20
504.26
472.50
397.38
412.90
463.11
216.42
117.05
of Hamel 18.75
557.30
265.80
134.43
264.75
4405.85
ORDER CHECKS
8517 C.S. McCrossan, Inc. 52,547.85
8518 State of Minn. Soc. Sec. 134.43
8519 PERA 386.16
8520 Crow River News
53,068.44
916.80
53,985.24
The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday December 18
at 7:30 p.M.
Members present;
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Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Sarah Lutz, Nancy Laurent, Thomas
Crosby, William Reiser; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna xoehl; planning and Zoning
Administrator, Robert Derus; Police Chief, Charles Hoover; public Works
Director, Ron Duran; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Engineer, Lyle Swanson
1. MIN[JTES OF DECEMBER 4, 1979
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to accept minutes of December 4, 1979, as presented.
Motion declared carried
2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Reiser to approve Resolution 79-73, allowing Northwestern Bell
Telephone Co. to bury cable to serve 640 Hamel Rd.
Motion declared carried
Minnegasco
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to approve Resolution .79-74, allowing Minnegasco to
gas lines to serve 922 Hamel Rd.
Motion declared carried
install
Water and Sewer Rate Increase
Independence Beach Resident, Allen Elsenpeter, questioned the reasons for a suggested rate
increase when neighboring communities rates are much less than Medina's. He asked for infor-
mation on the method of paying for the newly constructed Hamel well and whether all Medina
customers were sharing in the cost.
Donna Roehl explained that Community Development Block Grant funds had been used for a portion
of the cost and that approximately $13,000 had been borrowed from the Hamel Bond Fund and was
being paid for out of Hamel Utility funds.
Penny Elsenpeter stated that the quality of the water was poor and perhaps that problem should
be corrected before increasing rates.
Lyle Swanson stated that they would attempt to clear up the problem by opening some hydrants
and allowing the water to run slowly; some improvement should be noted within 2 weeks. He
asked for names of 4 homeowners who would-be willing to keep the city informed of the water
quality.
A -suggestion was made to flush all hydrants each time hydrants were flushed.
Allen Elsenpeter questioned why _Medina was paying such a large amount to Metro waste Control
Penney Elsenpeter asked if it would be possible to delay increaseing rates for 6 months until
it had been determined if the water quality had improved. She stated that it would be easier
for residents to agree with an increase if there was improvement of the water quality,
William Foss asked if information regarding inspections of the water by the State Health
Department was available.
He was told that information was available for his inspection.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Laurent to acknowledge receipt of petition of comments regarding
water quality and the suggested rate increase.
Motion carried
Matter was tabled until January 2nd. to allow for investigation of Metro charges and to
determine whether or not the water quality had improved.
3. D.M.E.PLAT, UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION, PL]BLIC HEARING, 8:20 p.m.
Robert Derus reported that because Mr. Erickson's platted lot was being increased in size
it would be necessary to vacate the existing utility easement and new easements would need
to be placed on the new perimeter of the property.
It was suggested that Mr. Erickson's engineer prepare a legal description of the easement
and present to Medina's engineer for approval.
Richard Schieffer requested that the following be added to the prepared resolution;
Add nc.“ under Item 1; Applicant shall convey to the City of Medina easements as approved
by the City engineer.
284 Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to close the public Hearing.
Motion declared carried
public Hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.
Matter was tabled until January 2nd.
4. WALTER TELTEGEN, VARIANCE
Mr. Tellegen presented written comments of Denis Jordan stating no opposition to the
location of Mr. Tellegen's barn.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to grant a variance to. Walter Tellegen to construct
a barn at 2212 Chippewa Rd.; Hardship being that Mr. Tellegen is unable to construct a
barn in area consistent with existing buildings and still follow zoning regulations.
Motion declared carried
5• ED CALDWELL, VARIANCE
Robert Derus presented Mr. Caldwell's plans to construct a 32' x 32' barn at 2425 Tamarack
Dr. Barn to be locared 45 ft. from south property line and 225 ft. from west property line.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to grant a variance to Ed Caldwell to construct a barn
at 2425 Tamarack Dr.; hardship being the inability to construct the barn in the vicinity of
the house without securing a variance.
Motion declared carried
6. CHESTNUT RD. EASEMENT
Discussion of past history regarding attempts to secure dedication of .an easement for Chest-
nut Rd.
property owner, Morris Holmberg,•explained that he would be willing to dedicate 33 ft. if
the property owners on the south side of the road would do likewise. David Moore stated
that his deed indicates that a 33 ft. easement has been dedicated.
Richard Schieffer explained that easements would be needed from all owenrs in a form that
could be filed with Hennepin County.
Discussion of the George Carter easement problem.
Matter was tabled and Robert Derus vas asked to contact Attorney, Jim Lane, for inform-
ation as to what Mr. Carter s position is on the matter.
7. WILLIAM CAVANAUGH
Robert Derus presented plans of William Cavanaugh to construct a 50 x 100 ft. concrete
block building on Lot 41 Medina 2nd Industrial Addition.
He stated that the planning Commission had approved the plans with some conditions.
Lyle Swanson stated that he had reviewed the plans and that parking and landscaping were
acceptable.
Robert Derus recommended entering into Development Agreement, suggested administration fees
and bond amount.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to enter into Development Agreement with William Cavanaugh
to construct a concrete block storage building on Lot 4, Medina Industrial Addition contin-
gent upon Developer posting a $5500. bond for parking improvements and landscaping;
Developer to pay $115. administration fee and..$815. sewer and water connection charges;
Completion date to be August 1, 1980; Developer to guarantee plant growth over one growing
season.
Motion declared carried
8. TOWER DRIVE
Don Mayer requested that Tower Dr. be snowplowed by city plows during the 1979-80 season
even though streets have not been completed.
Lyle Swanson stated that the C.S. McCrossan Co. would have no problem with the city plowing
as they failed to.complete the work on the anticipated schedule. .
Richard Schieffer stated that there would be no legal problem with snowplowing as requeste'
Ron Duran stated that they would need to be able to turn around.
Concensus of the Council was to agree to the city doing the snowplowing on T6Wer. Dr. _ dui=_;
ing the 1979-80 season.
9. SALARIES 9 g 5
Mayor Anderson suggested that a percentage salary raise be given to all employees but �
the police officers who are still negotiating with the city. He also suggested that coucnil
members have discussions with individual employees.
He stated that Karen Olson, Medina's negotiator, had suggested that insurance rate increases
not be provided for the police officers until the contract is settled.
Discussion as to what the starting salary of Robert Anderson should be as of January 1st.
Thomas Anderson stated that he would like to discuss salaries based upon comparable cities
for remainder of staff.
Matter was tabled until January 2nd. meeting.
10. RICHARD MfARKLUND
Discussion of the request for refund of building permit fee by Mr. Marklund because house
was never built.
Robert Derus reported that the SAC Charge fee should be returned; that the plan review fee
and state fees could not be refunded but a portion of the permit fee could be returned.
Donna Roehl stated that Council had denied a refund to Ed Lehto on a permit in the Hunter
Farms area; also City Staff had many conversations and problems with Mr. Marklund regarding
his house plans and with the road to the property..
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Lutz to refund only the SAC Charge portion of the building
permit 0135.00) to Richard Marklund.
Motion declared carried
11. ISHAM LAND DIVISION
Robert Derus presented a corrected legal description for the 'sham Land Division resolution.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Laurent to add the corrected legal description to Resolution
79-44, Isham Division.
Motion declared carried
12. STREET LIGHTING
Robert Derus and Donna Roehl presented information on various cities practices regarding
street lighting installation procedures and charging.
Concensus of the Council was to develop a policyregarding charging for street lights.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt the following policy regarding street lighting;
Any request for street lights, barring benefits to the general public, shall be installed
at the discretion of the City Council and all costs associated with installation and mainten-
ance shall be assessed against benefiting property owners.
Motion declared carried
Sarah Lutz left at 10:10 P.M.
13. SHADE TREE PROGRAM
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Lutz to adopt the 1980 Shade Tree Program, as follows;
A2100 Sanitation
100 Equipment
300 Miscellaneous
500 Reforestration
Motion declared carried
14. INSURANCE, STATEMENT OF VALUES
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to raise insurance values by 10%, increase valuation
on Hamel water tower to $150,000 and have Ron Duran check valuations on road equipment.
Motion declared carried
15. SEWAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE
Discussion of having ordinances published and paying for publication costs before January 1.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adopt Sewage Disposal Treatment Code, have it pub-
lished promptly and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a check for the actual or
estimated cost of publishing, prior to the next regular City Council meeting.
Motion declared carried
616. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Thomas Crosby made several suggestions regarding correcting omissions
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adopt Subdivision Regulations as
December 18, 1979 meeting, publish promptly and pay publication costs in
Motion declared carried
and typing errors.
agreed upon at this
1979.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to'repeal the Medina platting Code effective upon
publication of the Subdivision Regulations.
Motion declared carried
17. BILLS
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to apy the bills; Order Checks # 8517-8520 in the
amount of $ 53,985.24 and Payroll Checks #5580-5592 in the amount of
Motion declared caried
18. w00DLAKE SANITARY LANDFILL
Discussion of the information presented at
expansion of woodlake Sanitary Landfill.
Robert Derus reported that portions of the
Consensus of the Council was that it would
if an expansion permit is applied for.
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the public Hearing, held by the pCA, regarding
40 acre expansion site are not zoned properly.
need to be reviewed by the planning Commission
19. SEWER LINE TELEVISING
Discussion of reallocation of Community Development funds so as to increase the amount of
money available to televise the Hamel Sewer lines.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to adopt Resolution 79-75 reallocating $3600.00 of
year V Community Development Block Grant Funds from Medina Morningside Special Assessment
Grants to Televising of the Hamel Sewer lines along with the $10,000 previously provided
for that purpose.
Motion declared carried
20. ELM CREEK POLLUTION
Jeanne Mabusth reported that she, Lyle Swanson, and Joel Settles of the Hennepin Soil
and water Conservation District had walked the Elm Creek area and had determined that
the taking of water sAmples would need to wait until the spring of 1980.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to Adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 11;00 p.M.
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Clerk
December 18, 1979