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Home My Public Portal About12/20/77 CCMThe Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, 199 December 20, 1977 at 7:40 P.M. Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmembers Nancy Laurent William Reiser, Thomas Crosby, Arthur Theis; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Attorney Richard Schieffer; Planning and Zoning Adm. Jeanne Mabusth Minutes of December 6, 1977 Richard Schieffer reported that the origninal charges against Jeff Howard Had been dismissed as his property had been cleaned up according to the order given. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve the minutes of December 6th, as presented. Motion carried unanimously 1. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, HAMEL WELL Ronald Duran reported that the Hamel well is losing pumping capacity. Lyle Swanson reported that if it can be kept at 200 gpm. that is all that can be expected. He stated that they can have specs for a test well prepared by the January 17th meeting. Richard Schieffer explained the purchase agreement he had prepared which would allow the city to dig a test well on the Wallace Doerr property. If well tests sufficent the city may then obtain the property. Motionby by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter in;to purchase agreement with Wallace Doerr for purpose of drilling test well. Motion carried unanimously 2. ROAD SIGNS Discussion of installing "No Parking" signs on Blackfoot Trail and Deer Hill Rd. Motion by Nancy Laurent to install "No Parking" signs on Blackfoot Trail and Deer Hill Rd., west of Willow Dr. No second to the motion. Council decided to wait for input from residents on these roads before pro- ceeding. 3. WEED SPRAYING Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Thomas Crosby to authorize Robert Dressel and Leroy Giese to take exams in St. Paul for weed spraying. Motion carried unanimously 4. HOME SEWAGE DISPOSAL WORKSHOP Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by William Reiser to authorize Paul °gland to attend workshop for home sewage installation inspection. Motion carried unanimously 5. 8:00 P.M. Public HEARING, BYINGTON ACRES Mayor called for discussion on the proposed plat. Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Thomas Crosby to close the public hearing on the Byington Acres plat. Motion carri d unanimously Members discussed park fees as determined by City Assessor using previously approved formula. Wayne Neddermeyer stated that in cases of small plats such fees are to large and suggested that the part set off of the orignal parcel should be the determining factorin setting park fees. Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 77-46 approving Byington Acres plat subject to: a. Park fee to be $300 to reflect that a new lot o 2 acres is being cre- ated. b. Additional administrative costs not covered by the $150 minimum platting fee shall be reimbursed to the city by the developer. c. Future owner of Lot 2, Block 1 must obtain an entrance permit from Hennepin County Highway Department. Motion carried unanimously 200 6. 8:10 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING, EMBRETS ADDITION Lyle Swanson reported that drainage easement has been allowed (all of the wetlands area.) Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to approve Embrets Addition, plat, subject to: a. Variance from Ord. 163 requiring 2 acre minimum of high and dry land is allowed as there is 1.36 acres of wetlands and 1.70 acres o-F high ground. b. Additional administrative costs not covered by the $150 minimum platt- ing fee shall be reimbursed to the city by the developer c. This platting leaves a parcel of property to the east landlocked except for a 10 ft. easement through plat d. Park fee as determined by City Assessor is $300 Motion carried unanimously 7. 8:25 P.M. D.M.E. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor called for discussion on the proposed plat. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Nancy Laurent to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis to approve the D.M.E. plat subject to: a. Buyer to assume responsibility of upgrading Goal Ridge Rd. to city specifications, to his driveway entrance b. Additional administratiave costs not covered by $150 minimum platting fee shall be reimbursed to city by the developer c. Park fee waived by Council with this platting as subject property has been previously platted d. Variance from Odd. 163 requiring 2 acre minimum platting. Prior to this replatting this was a 1/2 acre lot, now will be a 3/4 acre lot Motion carried -unanimously 8. FRED SANDE, DANCE PERMIT Discussion of Mr. Sande's request for parlour, formerly T.Arthur"s. Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by for Fred Sande for 30 days beginning $8.50 to be reconsidered for renewal Motion carried unanimously license to hold dances in the amusement Thomas Crosby to approve a dance permit Dec. 21, 1977 for a pro -rated fee of at the January 17, 1978 meeting. 9. SALARIES Motion by Nancy Laurent, seconded by Wayne Neddermeyer to table 1978 salary discussions until the January 3, 1978 meeting. Motion carri d unanimously 10. BUILDING INSPECTING FEES Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to adopt the Minnesota State Building Code and include the provision that if fees are less than the inspection costs then 125% of the fees listed by the state shall be charged. Motion carried unanimously Ron Duran reported that Paul Ogland will work with sewer, water and septic inspections but does not want to become involved in the plumbing inspect- ions. Discussion of the inspection fees that will be charaged by Orono compared to theamount now being charged for building, septic, well, sewer and water connections . In some situations amounts collected will be less than inspections charges by Orono. 11. GARY LINDGREN, TAX FORFEIT LOTS AND STREET VACATION Discussion with Mr. Lindgren of vacating streets and purchase of tax forfeit lots. Resolution regarading purchase of property will be prepared for the Jan. 3 meeting. Motion by Thomas Crosby seconded by William Reiser to hold a public hearing on February 7, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. to consider vacating portions of Fern St. from Cedar Ave. to Maple Ave.and Maple Ave. from Maple (Lake) St.to Walnut St. in the Independence Beach plat. Motion carried unanimously 01 12. DAIRY QUEEN AND AHLM EROSION CONTROL Emil Jubert reported that the Minnehaha Creed Watershed Dist. had discussed erosion control plans of the Dairy Queen and he had informed them of the proposed Ahlm plat in the same area and the fact that they will need an erosion control plan also. They asked that the city keep them informed of the progress of the Ahlms plat. 13. LANDFILL SITE SELECTION Emil Jubert reported that public hearings will be held when sites have been selected. Nancy Laurent stated that she would ask the Hennepin Co. Park officials to keep the city informed of developments. 14. FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Thomas Crosby stated that he would discuss the Long Lake budget increase request with their Fire Chief and he would p epare a specific proposal for the January 3rd meeting. 15. AUDITOR Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to appoint Merril Hanson as auditor for 1977 subject to their reconciling bank accounts and spot checks on cash, for no additional charge. Motion carried unanimously 16. CIGARETTE LICENSES Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Thomas Crosby to approve the following cigarette licesnses for 1978: Medina Rec., The Hill Liquor, Pat Wald Liquor, Rolling Green Country Club, Coleman's Dockside Inn, Don Mayer Inc., Kunz Oil' Company, Tom's Superette. Motion carried unanimously 17. S.J. GROVES, PROPERTY TRADE Lyle Swanson stated that he had inspected the Michael Scherer property and found it desireable for park purposes. He will complete sketchs of the area the city may wish to consider and present to the Planning Commission for consideration. 18. DIVERSIFIED INSULATION AGREEMENT Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the development agreement with Diversified Insulation. Motion carried unanimously 19. RUSS BOULEY, BUILDING INSPECTOR Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Nancy Laurent to pay Russ Bouley $4250.00 for building inspecting for 1977. To recognize his years of service to the city and to recognize that he would have received $2600 under the previous years arrangements and to acknowledge that the city has had to spend add- itional money to assist him in his duties. Motion carried. Opposed --Arthur Theis s c 0 . - OFFICE FURNITURE-- --- Motion by -William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to aughroize the purchase of a filing cabinet and desk. Motion carried unanimously 21. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Crosby to acknowledge the Counties request to hold the annual Board of Review meeting on April 18, 1978. Motion carried unanimously 22. TAX FORFEIT LOT ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES Richard Schieffer recommended that Special assessments on tax forfeit prop- erty be paid by the purchaser at time of sale of such property. 23. DECEMBER 6th MINUTES ?Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by William Reiser to amend the Council minutes of Dec. 6th to indicate public hearings for Community Development Block Grant Funds will be held on Jan. 3 and Jan 17, 1978. Motion carried unanimously 24. ORONO BUILDING INSPECTING CONTRACT Motion by Thomas Crosby, seconded by Arthur Theis` to approve the building inspecting contract with Orono and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. Motion carried unanimously 25. BILLS Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by Thomas Crosby to pay the bills: Payroll # 474+3 - 4757 in the amount of $8086.56 and Order Checks # 7132 -7136 in the amount of $1336.73. Motion carried unanimously 26. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Ron Duran called Council's attention to problems at Medina Morningside whereby homeowners, particularly, A11 en Engleman, is pumping seepage water from his basement onto the street. Council discussed the need for storm sewer in thearea but could give no immediate solution to the problem. Ron Duran reported on the Public Works Seminar he had attended. Council discussed the cut -back in the Hennepin Co. Sheriff's patrdl, with Police Chief Hoover. Thomas Crosby stated that it will take a major dis- aster in the middle of the night for all to realize the dilemma Medina and others are facing. Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Thomas Crosby to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. Clerk December 20, 1977 DECEMBER 20, 1977 - PAYROLL CHECKS 4743 Charles Hoover 468.8o 4744 VOID 4745 Michael Rouillard 395.20 4746 Robert Dressel 360.66 4747 Ronald Duran 407.08 4748 LeRoy Giese 310.84 4749 Paal Ogland 298.80 4750 Emil Jubertt 25.00 4751 Director of Internal Revenue 479.40 4752 Commissioner of Taxation 270.10 4753 State of Minn. Sac. Sec. 162.90 4754 P.E.R.A. 247.18 4755 JeromeiLaFond 391.85 4756 Farmers State Bank of Hamel 18.75 4757 Russel Bouley ORDER CHECKS fi i Jeanne Mabusth 30.00 7133 Ronald Duran 45.00 7134 Physicans Health Plaa 741.98 7135 State of Minnesota - Social Sec.162.90 7136 P.E.R.A. 356.85 1,336.73