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2014-08-05 Council minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights. Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Duggan, PovoIny, Petschel, and Norton. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held in honor of slain Police Officer Scott Patrick, who was killed in the line of duty July 30, 2014. Officer Patrick was a Police Officer with the City of Mendota Heights for the past 19 years. Assistant to the City Administrator Tamara Schutta told of the funeral arrangements to be held on August 6, 2014 and shared the procession map. Chief of Police Michael Aschenbrener said a few words in commemoration and expressed his appreciation to the residents for their support. AGENDA ADOPTION Mayor Krebsbach presented the agenda for adoption. Councilmember PovoIny moved adoption of the agenda. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Krebsbach presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and approval. Councilmember Petschel moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein, pulling item J) Approval of Third Amendment to Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement. a. Approval of July 15, 2014 City Council Minutes b. Acknowledgement of July 22, 2014 Planning Commission Minutes c. Approval of Out of State Travel Request for Officers Lambert and Willson d. Approval of Christmas Eve Floating Holiday Designation e. Receipt of June 2014 Fire Department Synopsis Report f. Approval of Computer Network Infrastructure Purchase August 5, 2014 Mendota Heights City Council Page I g. Approval of Personnel Action Report h. Approval of Personnel Policy Revision Regarding City Employee Political Activity i. Approval of Replacement Public Works Truck Purchase j. Approval of Third Amendment to Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement k. Approval of June 2014 Treasurer's Report 1. Approval of Claims List m. Approval of Contractors List Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEM J) APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT City Engineer John Mazzitello explained that, in the past, portions of the City of Mendota Heights belonged in two watershed management organizations (WMO), the Lower Mississippi River WMO and the Gun Club Lake WMO. At the end of 2013, the Gun Club Lake WMO dissolved and reformed with Eagan and Inver Grove Heights only. This third amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement would add the portion of Mendota Heights that used to be in the Gun Club Lake WMO into the Lower Mississippi River WMO; providing some efficiency in surface water management within the city. Councilmember Povolny moved to approve the Third Amendment to Revised and Restated Joint Powers Agreement Establishing a Watershed Management Organization for the Lower Mississippi River Watershed. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. PRESENTATIONS A) ISD 197 SIBLEY STADIUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT City Administrator Justin Miller stated that over the last few months, a number of stakeholders, including the City of Mendota Heights and the City of West St. Paul, were involved in the Stadium Advisory Committee that the school district initiated to begin the discussions about moving the high school football stadium from Charles Matson Field in West St. Paul onto the campus of Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights. This committee was comprised of approximately 20 individuals from athletic associations in West St. Paul and Mendota Heights, parents, neighbors from Warrior Drive, and approximately six school district staff members. August 5, 2014 Mendota Heights City Council Page 2 School District Superintendent Nancy Allen -Mastro shared background information on this initiative and provided an update to the Council, which included a conceptual design of the proposed stadium. The committee sought feedback and comments from the City Council. Paul Aplikowsky, representing Wold Architects, and Dave Rey, representing Anderson Johnson Associates, were present to answer the Council's questions. The basic scope of the project is a 2,100 seat stadium, with an east/west orientation, artificial turf, and outbuildings for storage. The committee recommended the site located just south of the high school with a budget of approximately $4.5 million. Councilmembers asked questions, made comments, and offered suggestions regarding the proposed location, what is currently in that location, grading that would be required, light poles and candle strength affecting neighbors, mitigation of noise levels, other possible locations, traffic control, crowd management, hours of operation, ponding, and finding ways to minimize the impact on the neighbors. Council member Duggan suggested calling it an `Events Stadium'. Mayor Krebsbach recommended the school district go forward with a plan to incorporate all that is needed to do a good project. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) PLANNING CASE 2014-19, RESOLUTION 2014-44 APPROVING A LOT SPLIT AT 641 CALLAHAN PLACE Planner Nolan Wall explained that the applicant, on behalf of the property owners, requested a lot split for the existing subject parcel located at 641 Callahan Place. The subject parcel is approximately one acre or 43,510 square feet, owned by Cory Morrisette and Gail Darling, is zoned R-1 and guided for low density residential development. The applicant does have a purchase offer on the parcel contingent on approval of the subdivision. If approved, the applicant intends to demolish the existing home and construct two new single family homes on the property. Both of the newly created lots would be in excess of the 15,000 square foot minimum lot size requirement for the R-1 district. Parcel A would be 21,679 square feet and parcel B would be 21,729 square feet, both parcels would have 100 feet of frontage on Callahan Place, and would be in compliant with the R-1 lot standards and consistent with the comprehensive plan. The decision before the Council is for the lot split itself and not a site plan specific to any future development on either parcel. Any drainage or setback issues that do exist on the site would be addressed by staff and the builders when a building permit comes forward. Councihnember Duggan commented that the builders should be encouraged to consider and preserve the characteristic of the neighborhood. Mayor Krebsbach suggested the Council consider limiting the raising of the elevation of any proposed new development within the City. August 5, 2014 Mendota Heights City Council Page 3 Councilmember Povolny moved to approve PLANNING CASE 2014-19, RESOLUTION 2014-44 APPROVING A LOT SPLIT AT 641 CALLAHAN PLACE based on the findings of fact included in the resolution. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 B. REVIEW RECOMMENDED COMMENTS TO MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRITICAL CORRIDOR AREA PROPOSED RULES Planner Nolan Wall presented materials regarding the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Areas Rules process. Staff presented the comments that they had put together based on their internal review of the proposed rules and based on the ordinances the City has in place. Staff's intention would then be to submit those comments to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) later in August. The Council was asked to provide feedback or changes to those comments as presented. Planner Wall then reviewed the key sections in the rules. Planner Wall reviewed staff comments based on the review and discussions had by the Planning Commission. These comments included the following: 1. `Bluff' and `Bluffline" Definitions 2. "Steep Slopes" and "Very Steep Slopes" Definitions 3. Duties of Commissioner 4. Duties of Local Governments 5. Contents of Ordinances District Boundaries 6. Nonconformities 7. Structure Height These comments are due to the DNR by August 15. In November 2014 they intend to pass a notice of intent to adopt the rules and conduct a full public hearing. It could take one to three years before the rules are officially adopted, after which the City would be required to revise its ordinances and revise its comprehensive plan. Mayor Krebsbach asked if the Council would be agreeable to submitting their comments and questions to staff by Monday, August 11, 2014 for review and inclusion in the documentation due to the DNR by August 15, 2014. Councilmembers all agreed. Councilmember Petschel acknowledged the detail that staff and the Planning Commission has taken in reviewing this document. August 5, 2014 Mendota Heights City Council Page 4 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Assistant to the City Administrator Tamara Schutta made the following announcements: Officer Scott Patrick's funeral is on Wednesday, August 6, 11:00 a.m., St. Stephens Lutheran Church in West St. Paul. City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, August 6 Wednesday, August 6 is the Village Free Concert at Market Square; performance by Kid Power The Primary Election is Tuesday, August 12 City Administrator Justin Miller shared a list of individuals and organizations that the City of Mendota Heights wished to express their gratitude to for their assistance and support since the death of Police Officer Scott Patrick. o elv�l Councilmember Duggan moved to adjourn. Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. ra Krebsbac Mayor ATTES . 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