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HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/21/76 CCMDECEMBER 21, 1976 PAYROLL 4335 Charles Hoover $412.70 4336 Jerome T,a.Fond 355.90 4337 Michael Rouillard 331.40 4338 Robert Dressel 307.14 4339 Ronald. Duran 340.15 4340 Ronald Ditter 232.00 4341 Leo Leuer 261.49 4342 Director of Int. Rev. 281.60 4343 Commissioner of Taxation 150.40 4344 State of Mina. Soc. Sec. 71.22 4345 PERA 16 .50 4346 Ray Hoosier 2909.50 432.00 3341.50 ORDER CHECKS 6443 State of Minn. Soc. Sec. 71.22 6444 PERA 242.16 313.38 6445 Hennepin County Treas. 1648.00 6446 Ralph SchlosPer 1229.00 6447 Ray Hoosier 48.50 3238.88 The Council of the City of Medina met in regular session on Tuesday, December 21, 197687 at 7:35 P.M. (7 G Members present: Mayor, Wayne Neddermeyer; Councilmen, William Reiser, Arthur Theis, Donald DesLauriers, Robert Franklin; Clerk, Donna Roehl; Attorney, Richard Schieffer; Planning and Zoning Adminstra.tor, Anne Dorweiler; Asseesor, Willis Kohnen. Motion by Donald DesLauriers, seconded by Robert Franklin to accept minutes of December 7, 1976, as presented. Motion carried unanimously 1. MEDINA MORNINGSIDE PARK LAND ACQUISTION Larry Blackstad of Hennepin County Property Management, explained that it is necessary for an Environmental Assessment to be completed before acquistion procedures may be started. It will take approximately 7 weeks before appraisals can be secured. He explained appraisal procedures whereby the appraisal price must be offered as the beginning price. Anyone hired as an appraiser should be informed of the soil conditions. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to ask the County to proceed with the Environmental Assessment. Motion carried unanimously 2. HENNEPIN COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL Robert Franklin explained that this is a joint agreement to strengthen law enforcement in the county. Board members are selected by member communities. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adopt Resolution 76-49, establishing the Hennepin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Motion carried unanimously 3. STREET LIGHT, COUNTY ROAD 19 and STATE HIGHWAY 55 Discussion of the need for street light at the intersection of Hwy. 55 and Co. Rd. 19. Robert Franklin stated that he had talked with Northern States Power and the cost would be $9.40 per month for service. Discussion as to whether Corcoran should be asked to pay half of the service charge because it is located on the Cities boundary. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to ask the Chief of Police to take up the matter with the County and State. Motion carried unanimously 4. HEIDEMAN RD. (IROQUOIS) Robert Scott presented a Quit Claim Deed signed by the Scherers, Andersons, and Anne Heideman giving jurisdiction of Iroquois Dr. to Medina. Letter from City engineer indicated that the road is constructed to city standards. Ron Duran asked if the Cul-de-sac is the proper rad- ius. Robert Scott explained that it was built as the engineer had recommended. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to accept the Quit Claim Deed for Iroquois Dr., Subject to the Engineers approval of the radius of the Cul-de-sac. Motion carried, Donald DesLauriers, not voting. 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HEARING, 8:00 P.M. Larry Blackstad of Hennepin County proOerty managment explained that he wax present to act as a resource for projects to be considered. He explained that money may not be used for general city expenses but must be used for improvement projects. Council members suggested the following projects: Hamel well improvement, sloping of road banks, regrading or black - topping of roads. Michael Scherer asked if money could be used for Dutch Elm disease control. Mr. Blackstad stated that it could be used for removal and replanting of trees on city, not private prop- erty. Those attending were reminded that a sec:md hearing will be held on January 4th at 8:00 P.M. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to close the public hearing. Motioncarried unanimously Hearing closed at 8:15 P.M. POLICE SALARIES Robert Franklin presented police salary schedule for 1977 reflecting an approximate 15% increase as provided for in the 1977 budget. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Donald DesLauriers to approve Police Department salary schedule as follows: Charles Hoover --11265 per month; Jerome LaFond--11100 per month; Michael Rouillard--81030 per month; Randall Mayer --44.50 per hour, part time. Motion carried unanimously 7. INDEPENDENCE BEACH PARKING ZONES Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to extend the No Parking Zone at Independ- ence Beach park on the west side of Lakeshore from the north to the south end of the sodded area Motion carried unanimously 8. MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED LAKE LEVEL CONTROL Lawrence Kelly and David Cochran, Board members of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, appeared with engineer John Holmquist to answer questions regarding the proposed control project. Mr. Kelly explained that they were originally organized for flood control. A petition for this project was received from the Lake Minnetonka Conservation Commission in 1973 and a feasibility study was begun to consider water storage upstream from Minnetonka to control run-off downstream. A public hearing was called, proper notice given to the official news- paper and an attempt was made to notify individual property owners regarding the hearing. The record will be kept open for a reasonable time to allow response from property owners. The hearing that was held was preliminary and adjustments will need to be made before final plans are approved. Robert Scott questioned the legality of the publication of the notice and the fact that the Water Resources Board was not notified until November 19th, hearing being held on November 30th. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Cochran both indicated that the hearings had been given proper prior notice. Robert Franklin: Could the lake level be lowered in the fall to accomodate spring run-off? Mr. Holmquist: The lake level has been set by the State Legislature at 929.4 ft Ind there is no way in which the level may be regulated over or below this level. Mike Scherer: If the law were changed could this solve the problem? Mr. Holmquist: Yes it would; Are persuing the possibility of having the law changed. Mr. Scherer: Would dredging existing marshes solve any problems: Mr. Homquist: Such projects would be much to costly. Mr. Kelly explained that there is much apprehension as to what is being proposed. The problem areas will be studied before final plans are made and improvement permits are applied for from the affected municipalities. George Wyse: Land, even if not buildable, is valuable to the owner and should be reimbursed for. How is the project assessed? Mr. Kelly: Cost is spread throughout the district. Mr. Franklin: Who will operate or be in charge of the level control? Mr. Cochran: Under the jurisdiction of the Minnehaha Watershed District. Could be handled by one person for the entire area or on an individual municipal basis. Council member Donald DesLauriers left at 9:45 P.M. Mr. Scherer: Are the Board of Managers going to personally work on problems? Mr. Kelly: Will rely on engineers but will go into field if problems warrant. Mr. Scherer: Have not heard a positive statement from involved property owners. Mr. Kelly: Those attending are ones with concerns. The Board of Managers do not have their minds made up. If problems are to great they will deal with that situation. Joan Ganglehoff: In a conversation with Mr. Holmquist all of my questions were answered but I now wonder if plans for floodproofing are warranted. Mr. Holmquist: Moving Mr. Gangelhoff"s mink operation would be to costly. Mr. Franklin offered the following comments and suggestions: 1. The proposed project seems to be geared to protect the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka. Medina property is equally important and needs to be protected. 2. We appreciate the attendance of Mr. Kelly and Mr. Cochran but the public hearing should be reopened. 3. Serious consideration should be given to from the State Legislature. Mr. Kelly expressed appreciation for the suggestions but Item 3, he felt, was a lmost an impossibility. Mayor Neddermeyer thanked the board members for attending the meeting and answering questions Mr. Kelly asked that residents be reminded that the board is still open to comments at their office. seek a minimum level 89 change of Lake Minnetonka 9. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS Robert Franklin presented an amendment to the fire department contract which would change the boundaries of the various districts. This will mean that Hamel will cover 55%, Loretto 19.1%, Long Lake 23.a% and Maple Plain 2.1% of the Medina area. Dividing the budgeted $21,500 among the four departments using the above percentages would provide the following amounts to each: Hamel $11,825; Loretto $4106.50; Long Lake ft5117; Maple Plain $451.50. He explained that the City Manager of Maple Plain had said that they would settle for a fair and equal amount. The Mayor of Long Lake had said they would need to consider the proposed boundary changes. Wayne Neddermeyer asked if it would be possible for Medina to purchase the new truck and lease it back to the Hamel Fire Department. Tom Crosby asked if Medina could finance subsequesnt units better than the Hamel Fire Dept. He felt that tripling the payment amount from 1976 was to much and if one were to disregard tithe payment to the Hamel department would the payments to the other departments be justified. e also asked if Medina has negotiating points to make or are they at the merpy of the fire departments. Julius Dorweiler stated that the $21,500 would mean that Medina was getting services of four departments and mutual aid if necessary. Robert Franklin stated that Long Lake had looked at their costs and felt that Medina and urono should help pay their expenses. Tom Crosby questioned whether or not payments for 10 years at 8f would be the best way to finance the purchase of the new truck or could Medina help in a way that would make it less costly for the people of Medina. Steve Pflaum felt that there is an immediate problem but could Medina contract as scheduled now and look inot future bonding. Robert Franklin stated the contracts expire January 1st an-' we have received written notice from the fire departments that they wish changes to be made in the contracts. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to write to each department offering the proposed contract, outlining estimated payments to each and explain that of the amount proposed, Medina is raising the basic contract fee to $15,000 and adding to that amount $6500 for 1977 in recognition of special problems expressed by some departments. Also a request for assurance should be sought to guarantee that service will be continued beyond January 1st and until a contract is agreed upon. Robert Franklin commented that this does not commit Medina to paying more than $15,000 for 1978 and the Council may work on alternative methods of financing during the coming year. Tom Crosby asked why hourly charges for fire calls should be abandoned. Robert Franklin explained the difficulty in collecting from individuals and the fact that bills may not be assessed ag inst the property. Richard Schaeffer explained that if a fire department does not charge for fire calls then insurance companies will not pay. Motion carried unanimously Motion by Robert Franklih, seconded by William Reiser to ask that Thomas Crosby be appointed to conclude the negotiations with the fire departments. 10. VILLAGE HALL RENTAL Robert Franklin presented a resolution for discussion by the new council regarding rental of the remainder of the City Hall. 90 11. METROPOLITAN WAST�CONTROL COMMISSION Robert Franklin presented letter to Metro Waste stating the Service Area Charges (SAC) are paid to them for most of the city. Indications are that service will never be provided in most of the rural areas and we request information as to what their plans are for refunding these charges for that part of Medina that will never be serviced. Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded b, William Reiser to send the letter. Motion carried unanimously 12. ROAD AID Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Artl-ur Theis to write to Representative Searles asking him what the possibility of municipalities of under 5000population receiving additional road aid appears to be. Reminding him of his statement at a Medina Council meeting in which he stressed the need for smaller municipalites to recieve substantial additional amounts. Motion carried unanimously 13. MEDINA TRAIL SYSTEM Robert Franklin presented a resolution for council discussion regarding the need for trail planning in Medina 14. BILLS Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to apy the bills. Payroll #4335-4346 in the amount of $3341.50 and Order Checks 0443-6447 in the amount of $3238.88. Motion carried unanimously 15. FENHOLT TAX FORFEIT LOTS Motion by William Reiser, seconded by Arthur Theis to direct the clerk to remit the amount of the tax forfeit land purchase of William Fenholt 01648.00) to Hennepin County and ask them to secure a deed from the State. Motion carried unanimoulsy 16. KRIENKE ROAD (SYCAMORE) Ronald Duran stated that the manholes have been adjusted to the correct height and the City engineer states that the gravel is approved. Motion by Arthur Theis, seconded by William Reiser to approve Sycamore Trail as a village road. Motion carried unanimously 17. DYKHOFF - RASKOB LAND DIVISION Mr. Schieffer explained that he would rewrite the terms of the agreement regarding the rpovision of an easement to the Reskob property because that piece is landlocked. 18. DESLAURIERS - FRANKLIN APPRECIATION Motion by Wayne Neddermeyer, seconded by Arthur Theis to record the appreciation of Medina to Donald DesLauriers and Robert Franklin for their years of service to Medina and to write appropriate letters to each. Motion carried. Abstaining Robert Franklin Motion by Robert Franklin, seconded by Arthur Theis to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously Meeting adjourned at 12:45 A.M. c ji--/v ) d6a6, 23 Clerk Ma or December 21, 1976