2014-03-18 Council minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights,
Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Povolny, Petschel, and Norton. Councilmember Duggan was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Mayor Krebsbach presented the agenda for adoption. Councilmember Norton moved adoption of the
agenda.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Krebsbach presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and
approval. Councilmember Norton moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and
authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein, pulling items G) Approval of
Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Trail Rehabilitation Projects and H) Approval of
Personnel Action Report.
a. Approval of March 4, 2014 City Council Minutes
i. Mayor Krebsbach noted one minor change to the minutes.
ii. Councilmember Petschel recused herself from approving the minutes as she was absent.
Ayes: 3
Recused: 1 (Petschel)
Absent: 1
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b. Approval of March 11, 2014 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
c. Approval of March 12, 2014 Airport Relations Commission Minutes
d. Approval of 2014 Street Sweeping Contract
e. Receipt of February 2014 Fire Department Synopsis Report
f. Approval of Replacement Chairs for Council Chambers
g. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Trail Rehabilitation Projects
h. Approval of Personnel Action Report
i. Appoint LOGIS Alternate Representative
j. Receipt of February Par 3 Report
k. Approval of February 2014 Treasurer's Report
1. Approval of Claims List
m. Approval of Contractor List
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1
PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
G) APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH DAKOTA COUNTY FOR
TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECTS
Public Works Director John Mazzitello explained that as part of the City's Capital Improvement Plan,
city staff had identified two trails for rehabilitation; the first being along Wentworth Avenue between
Wachtler and Dodd and the second being along Pilot Knob Road between Mendota Heights Road and
Highway 13. Because the rights-of-way belong to Dakota County but the trails are City owned and
maintained, staff requested funding be included in Dakota County's capital improvement plan to assist
the City in rehabilitating these trails. The joint powers agreement outlines the responsibilities of each of
the two governmental entities and the cost split for the projects.
Councilmember Petschel moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Trail
Rehabilitation along Wentworth Avenue and Pilot Knob Road.
Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1
H) APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION REPORT
Police Chief Michael Aschenbrener stated that the Police Department is beginning the process of
creating a hiring eligibility list for Police Officers and Sergeants, which could take eight to ten weeks.
Once the lists are established, the department will seek council approval for hiring and promotion.
Councilmember Povolny moved to approve the job descriptions and authorize staff to create lists for
hiring and promotion.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
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Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PRESENTATIONS
A) FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL FUTURE CITIES COMPETITION STUDENTS
Public Works Director Mazzitello stated that city staff has been assisting Friendly Hills Middle School
in an advisory capacity as they enter teams in the Future Cities Competition, which is sponsored by the
American Society of Civil Engineers, among many other professional societies. This competition is
geared towards sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, who are tasked to produce a city of the future. This
year the area of focus was "Tomorrow's Transit and Transportation". Friendly Hills Middle School
entered three teams in the state competition, in addition to several other teams who had an in -school
competition. There were 53 teams entered into the state competition; all three Friendly Hills teams
finished in the top half. It was the largest participating competition in the programs history.
Ms. Crystal Mielke, teacher from Friendly Hills Middle School, gave a brief background on her class
and the lessons provided to the students. Each student was tasked with writing an essay and a city
narrative about the design of the City they created using "SimCity" software and incorporated the theme
of Tomorrow's Transportation, including accessibility for all, intermodality, and sustainability.
Ms. Mielke introduced two of her students who participated in the competition; Anna DuPont and Ellie
Thurston. Ms. DuPont and Ms. Thurston provided a description of the city they entered into the
competition.
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
There was no unfinished or new business to discuss.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assistant to the City Administrator Tamara Schutta made the following announcements:
• Registrations for the June 7, 2014 5K Race are being taken; fee is $25.
• Registration for summer programs is now open, on-line or in person at City Hall.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Povolny commented that he read an article in the newspaper about the City of Lakeville
owning a cell tower. He suggested that the City of Mendota Heights look at acquiring one of their own.
He also wished his son a happy 17th birthday.
Councilmember Petschel gave an update from the Metropolitan Airport Commission. The Noise
Oversight Committee presented the resolution that came forward from all of the cities and the users on
the Noise Oversight Committee on setting groundwork should the FAA ever come back to the airport
with Area Navigation (RNAV).
Mayor Krebsbach noted that a neighbor, Ms. Evelyn Lundgren, passed away January 6 at 79 years old.
The Mayor expressed her heartfelt regrets.
She also noted that her undergraduate degree is from Creighton University and they are in the NCAA
basketball bracket, playing University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Friday, March 21.
ADJOURN
Councilmember Povolny moved to adjourn.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1
Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Lorri Smith
City Clerk
�S. dra Krebsbach
Mayor
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