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2012-05-01 City Council minutesMendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 1 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, May 1, 2012 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 Duggan, Povolny, Petschel and Vitelli. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Mayor Krebsbach presented the agenda for adoption. Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of the agenda. Councilmember Vitelli 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 items C) Acknowledgement of April 11, 2012 Airport Relations Commission Minutes and E) Amendment to the ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to Add Roth Provisions a. Acknowledgement of April 17, 2012 City Council Minutes b. Acknowledgement of February 28, 2012 Planning Commission Minutes c. Acknowledgement of April 11, 2012 Airport Relations Commission Minutes d. Approval of Sign Permit at 2060 Centre Pointe Drive – People Incorporated Mental Health Services e. Amendment to the ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to Add Roth Provisions f. Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy g. Approval of Temporary Seasonal Hires h. Ordering of Feasibility Report for Crown Point and Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitation i. Ordering of Feasibility Report for Hunter and Orchard Neighborhood Improvements j. Approve the Contractors List Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 2 k. Approve the Claims List l. Approval of March 2012 Treasurer’s Report Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PULLED CONSENT AGENDA TOPIC C ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APRIL 11, 2012 AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Councilmember Duggan stated that the minutes did not note that he did attend the meeting. He also noted that the city, near the proposed expansions of the airport in the next twenty-five years, needs to be more vigilant than ever and reestablish better relations with all of the cities around the airport so all can work together with the airport in the development and expansion. Mayor Krebsbach commended Jeff Hammel for attending the ARC meeting, which speaks to the stature of that group. Councilmember Petschel noted that on Tuesday, May 8 at Eagan City Hall at 7:00 p.m. the ARCs of the cities of Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, and Eagan would be meeting together as one group. Councilmember Duggan moved to Approve the Acknowledgement of April 11, 2012 Airport Relations Commission Minutes Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PULLED CONSENT AGENDA TOPIC E AMENDMENT TO THE ICMA-RC 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TO ADD ROTH PROVISIONS Councilmember Duggan asked who has access and who controls these funds. Finance Director Kristen Schabacker replied that the ICMA Deferred Compensation Plan is an employee’s account. Their amounts are deducted from their payroll and remitted to ICMA. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve Amendment to the ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to Add Roth Provisions Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. PRESENTATIONS A) POLICE RESERVE OFFICER RECOGNITION Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 3 Chief of Police Michael Aschenbrener introduced Sergeant Brian Convery who runs the Police Reserve Program. Sergeant Convery reviewed the accomplishments of the reserve officers over the past year and gave an explanation of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, the highest volunteer service award that he knows of. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is the award presented through President Obama’s office and recognizes individuals and groups that achieved a certain standard of volunteer service measured by the volunteer hours they provide. The hours are certified by the city, are reported to the President’s office, which then sends the awards out with letters, suitable-for-framing certificates, and a lapel pin. The Bronze award is presented to a volunteer who donates between 100 and 249 hours in the calendar year. The Silver award is presented to volunteers who donate between 250 and 499 hours and the Gold award is given to those who donate 500 or more hours in a calendar year. All of the recipients are a lso named on a plaque, which is kept in the lobby area of the Police Department. Following are the awards that were presented: Jerrod Spicer – Presidential Bronze (139 hours) George Castillo – Presidential Bronze (171 hours) Jesse Mettner – Presidential Bronze (192 hours) Jerry Murphy – Presidential Bronze (219 hours) Jeff Parker – Presidential Silver (287 hours) Becky Pentel – Presidential Silver (332 hours) Jim Knox – Presidential Silver (431 hours) Randy Pentel – Presidential Gold (1537 hours) Sergeant Convery was also presented with an award for his dedication in leading this volunteer program. Councilmembers gave expressions of honor and appreciation. B) ROGERS LAKE ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR WEED CONTROL Mr. Tim Carlson of the Rogers Lake Property O wners Association gave an update on the forming and establishing of the association. Mr. Carlson also mentioned that the St. Thomas study on the lake is coming up at the next council meeting and wanted to let the council and city staff know that if the recommendation is made to have weed control efforts take place at the lake, the association would be in favor. He also stated his belief that the association has the funds to match whatever the city is willing to put forth in that effort. Mayor Krebsbach asked Public Works Director John Mazzitello to give his staff report on this. Mr. Mazzitello replied that in 2009 the city entered into a weed control program at Rogers Lake at the request of several residents who own shoreland property. The first year of the weed control there were two treatments by a hired contractor. The two treatments in 2009 cost $4,755. In 2010 the residents requested the city repeat the treatment; however, they only did one treatment at a cost of approximately $3,000. In 2011 the council approved half of the $3,000 expenditure and asked that the residents form an association and contribute to the weed control program. In 2011 the contractor applied the chemical later in the season because the weed growth was not as extensive as i t had been in the past years. This Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 4 year, the residents of Rogers Lake are making their request for weed control again, they have formed an association, and they are willing to match whatever the city is willing to contribute to the program. Because the St. Thomas data analysis of Rogers Lake is due at the next council meeting and because phosphorus levels and a few other water quality indicators have been in slight decline over the past couple of years, staff is recommending that council wait until after hearing the St. Thomas presentation before deciding on whether to enter into a weed control program for 2012. Mayor Krebsbach noted that the city made the contribution over these past years and the Rogers Lake neighborhood was to form an association. Last year, the contribution was really in jeopardy and so the association was formed. In her view, the most the city would contribute is half of the overall cost if the total cost is $3,000 or less, with the maximum contribution not to exceed $1,500. Mr. Mazzitello commented that if council were to go forward with weed control after hearing St. Thomas’ report, staff’s recommendation would likely be for a single treatment. Staff already has a quote from the contractor; the single treatment plus the permit fee would total $3,035. Councilmember Duggan expressed his agreement of going forward with the cost to the city not to exceed $1,518 this year in conjunction with the support from the Rogers Lake Property Owners Association. Council and staff agreed that the weed control effort at Rogers Lakes does not necessarily need to be tied to the St. Thomas report. Mr. Tom Miranda, a resident in the Copperfield neighborhood, strongly urged the council to avoid prematurely spending any more money on what conceivably might be a beautification project at Rogers Lake. Instead, the city should be preparing for the federal and state mandated water quality standards that will take affect within the next couple of years. Mr. Miranda cited studies from last year where ponds, like Copperfield, barely eked out a passing grade of fifty-two percent when the minimum standard was fifty-one percent. He also mentioned the lessening water volumes in the lakes due to vegetation dying and falling to the bottom; decreasing their abilit y to filter water to meet these standards. If the lakes fall below the minimum standard the city would have major problems and taxpayer money would have to be found to dredge the lakes or to pay for other drastic measures. To his knowledge, the city has no detailed plan to address these one hundred bodies of water in the city and should not be throwing money at individual local initiatives. Instead, the city should be facing what will happen within just a couple of years. In response, Mayor Krebsbach stated that the city does have a plan and that Mr. Mazzitello presented a very complete five-year plan to the council on the stormwater management. She asked Mr. Mazzitello to outline that plan and explain what the city decided to do. Mr. Mazzitello gave a quick outline of the activities taken to date to get ahead of what is coming from MPCA and EPA, to get a plan in place, to survey and develop a maintenance plan for the stormwater ponds. He also shared the results of testing completed on Copperfield Pond and a couple of other ponds, which all received a grade above C and all considered as passing in their condition. Passing means they are adequately treating the stormwater for removal of sediments, nutrients, chemicals, etc. Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 5 After continued discussion and comments, Councilmember Duggan suggested that staff examine whether or not the city can ban the use of phosphates by lawn service agencies in the City of Mendota Heights and report back to the council. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS City Administrator Justin Miller explained that this is a renewal for several liquor licenses within the city that are set to expire. Appropriate applications have been received from each establishment and all have passed their background checks. The establishments seeking their 3.2 percent malt liquor license renewals are as follows: On-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses Mendota Heights, Par 3, 1695 Dodd Road Mendo Restaurant Group, Inc. dba Mendoberri, 730 Main Street Windy City Pizza LLC dba Tommy Chicago’s Pizzeria, 730 Main Street CEC Food and Beverage LLC dba LeCordon Bleu of Culinary Arts, 1315 Mendota Heights Road Off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica, 1080 Highway 110 Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica, 1200 Mendota Heights Road There were no comments from the public. Councilmember Duggan moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Duggan moved to renew the 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses to the establishments named. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A) ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR MARIE AVENUE REHABILITATION Chief Engineer John Mazzitello stated that on April 25, staff held a bid opening at 10:00 a.m. for the Marie Avenue Rehabilitation project and received four bids. Two of the four bidders errored in their biddings as there is a provision in the bid instructions that require that mobilization be limit ed to three percent of the total bid price. Two of the contractors had mobilization costs in excess of three percent. Staff recommends dismissing these bids and going with the lowest responsible bid, which is Hardrives Inc., for the contract amount of $1,039,735.18. Hardrives has not done work in Mendota Heights in the past but their references were checked and they come highly recommended from both the references they listed as well as the City of Eagan. Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 6 Councilmember Vitelli moved Approval of a “Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for the Marie Avenue Rehabilitation (Project #201107)” Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 B) PLANNING CASE 2012-11, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE REQUEST – CONVENT OF THE VISITATION, 2455 VISITATION DRIVE Assistant to the City Administrator Jake Sedlacek stated that this is a request for a conditional use permit and a variance for additional accessory structures at the Convent of the Visitation School. The school is proposing to put dugouts on one of their softball fields. They are proposing two structures, one is one hundred twenty square feet and the other is eight y-five square feet, the larger being for the home team. Under city code, because they have more than one accessory structure they need to have a variance and any accessory structure requires a conditional use permit. The planning commission held a hearing on this at their last meeting on April 24, 2012 and there were no public comments. The concerns the commission raised were about the color and the school reported that those would be red and white, in the school colors. The commission agreed with the planner’s recommendation to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and variance as requested. Councilmember Duggan asked which parts would be red and which parts would be white. Mr. Sedlacek could not speak to that but the applicant was available to answer that question. Dr. Nichols stated her appreciation for the council’s consideration of their request and replied that the body of the dugouts would be red, the trim would be white, and the roofs would be black. Councilmember Duggan moved Approval of a “Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Structures and a Variance for Total Area of Accessory Structure at 2455 Visitation Drive” Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 C) PLANNING CASE 2012-10, VARIANCE TO SIDE YARD SETBACK – 862 WAGON WHEEL TRAIL Assistant to the City Administrator Jake Sedlacek stated that this is a request for the property located at 862 Wagon Wheel Trail, located on the south side of Wagon Wheel just where Rogers Court comes out onto Wagon Wheel Trail. The applicant has a two-car garage with a driveway and is seeking permission to construct an additional parking pad on the west side of their lot. The home itself is very close to the side yard setback line and city code would allow for them to have a six foot parking pad but the applicant would like to extend that to seven feet or potentially eight fe et into the side yard setback, or up to a two foot variance to the side yard setback in order to accommodate a vehicle and to be able to get in and out of that vehicle without stepping on turf. The applicant provided a scale drawing, which shows their preferred dimensions into the side yard setback. At the planning commission meeting the commission asked the applicant to describe why this could not be done on the east side of the existing driveway. The applicant pointed out that there is a gas service li ne, which would need to be paved over and a tree on the site. The proposed driveway would not go the length of the parcel, back out to the Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 7 right-of-way, but would be just large enough for a vehicle to park and an access area in and out. The planning commission did hold a public hearing on this matter on April 24, 2012 and there were no comments. Mr. Igo has provided documentation in his planning application that the immediate neighbors are all right with his proposal. After discussion, the planning comm ission did recommend denial of the request along with the planners recommendations with findings that the property owner had a reasonable use of the property and that there were alternatives for parking. Councilmember Duggan expressed his disagreement with the recommendation of denial. He viewed the site, spoke with the owner, and after recalling the city frequently granting variances to applicants very similar to this and he would support the granting of a one-foot variance to permit a seven foot parking pad on the west side of the property. Councilmember Petschel commented that she also went and viewed the property and spoke with the owner. She believes the hardship in terms of putting a parking pad on the other side of the driveway is that the only mature trees they have in the yard are on that side. The problem is there is plenty of room on the other side of the house but it is not where the garage is. She expressed her support of granting the variance for a seven-foot wide parking pad. Councilmember Povolny also expressed his support of granting the variance. Councilmember Vitelli stated that he does not follow all of the logic but he does not have a great opposition. However, it seems like six feet is wide enough. Councilmember Duggan moved Approval to Grant a One Foot Variance to the Side Yard Setback for the Purpose of Installing a Parking Pad on the West Side of the Property Located at 862 Wagon Wheel Trail” Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 D) PLANNING CASE 2012-07, VARIANCE TO RIGHT OF WAY WIDTH, FOXWOOD LANE Assistant to the City Administrator Jake Sedlacek explained that this is a request for a variance to the right of way width at Foxwood Lane. This is a request that anticipates a further planning application to extend Foxwood to serve a new subdivision. This is a request for a variance on a right of way width, which right now would not be approved. The applicant is seeking a decision on this variance so that they may then start the planning process for a future subdivision. Mayor Krebsbach asked City Attorney Tami Diehm to explain the issues before the council. City Attorney Diehm pointed out that there are two resolutions before the council. There has been a lot of correspondence, a lot of testimony provided at various public hearings, and a lot of different issues that have been raised with respect to not only the roadway width, but also the inevitable future subdivision. Throughout this process, staff has tried to provide reminders to the planning commissioners and now to the council, that staff would like council to focus on the application that is before them this evening and that is the request to improve a road within an existing right of way. Standards require that the right of Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 8 way be sixty feet, this right of way is fifty feet, and the applicant has asked for a variance from the standards so that the road could be improved. That being said, the only reason that the road would be improved would be in connection with a proposed subdivision. For that reason, staff prepared findings which would support a resolution of approval and has also prepared findings which support a resolution of denial. City Attorney Diehm reminded the council that there have been public hearings and there are people in the audience who would like to speak and it is up to the council to determine if they would like for this to be open for discussion. She anticipated that if there were discussion there would be issues raised related to the future subdivision. Staff has tried to address what they believe are the most applicable arguments both in favor of approval and supporting denial in the resolutions. Councilmember Vitelli asked why this is before the council. The key to a variance is a hardship and the applicant currently has access to their property. He believes that the word ‘subdivision’ should be taboo in this next discussion. There is no application for a subdivision so how could the council even discuss a subdivision. He then cited a phrase found in the memo from William Griffith that says ‘if there is no proposal to develop a new subdivision to the south of Foxwood Lane there is no need for a variance’. Councilmember Vitelli stated his readiness to vote for denial. Councilmember Vitelli moved Denial of Planning Case 2012-07, Variance to Right of Way Width, Foxwood Lane. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. City Attorney Tami Diehm read the findings of fact for denial of the application. Mr. Paul McGinley of Loucks and Associates, on behalf of the applicant , clarified the reason for their request for the variance at this point. In 2003, the Baders spent a large amount of money on subdivision plans under the direction that they needed a variance to the length of the cul-de-sac. They were denied based on that variance, which subsequently was deemed to be unnecessary because it was determined that the cul-de-sac length variance was only an ordinance that was recommending in nature and not applicatory to cul-de-sac length. They were told this time that they needed to apply for a variance at some point to utilize Foxwood Lane as a public street. Even though it is dedicated as a public street it could not be upgraded under any circumstance to a full width thirty-foot curb-to-curb street with utilities without a variance. On that basis, in the hopes of avoiding going through the dollars in preparing plans for a subdivision and addressing all of these other issues that have been discussed, the Baders decided that they would apply for the variance to see if Foxwood Lane could even be considered to be upgraded as a public street. The goal was to see if that variance could be granted so that planning could be begun. The applicants wanted to show that it is a reasonable use of a public street to construct a city stre et within that right of way. None of the other questions regarding the subdivision and other implications of the subdivision are contained in that request. Those would all be pursued, vetted, discussed, examined, and engineered through a subdivision application. Councilmember Petschel stated that she watched the planning commission meeting, heard Mr. McGinley’s presentation, and heard something that disturbed her. In the event that the city would grant a variance in this case, she heard Mr. McGinley use the word ‘condemnation’ as regards obtaining the land necessary for a construction easement. She asked City Attorney Diehm to clarify that this has never been done in the city. City Attorney Diehm replied that she could not answer the question of whether or not the council has ever done that. However, to frame the discussion, even if the variance is granted and the city authorizes construction of the road in that right of way, that variance is a necessary Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 9 part of the road reconstruction but it is not sufficient. In order to construct that road, it is staff’s belief that the applicant would also need to obtain temporary construction easements in order to move their equipment, move the earth, and do different things that are required when a road is constructed. The discussion at the planning commission meeting was intended to make sure the applicant understood that the city does not intend to participate in obtaining temporary construction easements. That would be up to the applicant to go and negotiate those agreements with the neighbors. Mayor Krebsbach stated that she would support the motion of denial based on the first fact of finding in that the council does not have a subdivision plan before them and to grant a variance would be to move in the wrong order. Councilmember Duggan asked if an additional phrase could be added to the facts of finding number three. City Attorney Diehm stated that there is certainly nothing wrong with the additional language suggested, but the point of the resolution is to evaluate all of the variance standards and so each of the facts of finding failed to demonstrate that there are no viable alternatives. She did not believe that the additional language was necessary. Councilmember Duggan also suggested that the langu age pertaining to the subdivision be taken out of the resolution because they are not discussing the subdivision, but purely and simply a request for a variance in relation to a right of way. Councilmember Vitelli agreed. City Attorney Diehm explained that the language sets the stage and since the actual right of way width is found within the city’s subdivision regulations she believes it is appropriate that they reference that fact. Councilmember Vitelli stated that he is all right with that. Councilmember Povolny commented that he understands the Baders request for the variance. He believes they were just trying to find out if it is worth spending the money to do the project. He would have preferred that they had submitted the request as a Planned Unit Development and did it all at one time. Mayor Krebsbach called for the vote to deny the variance request. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 E) DAKOTA COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM – CITY SOLICITED PROJECTS City Engineer John Mazzitello explained that each year Dakota County transportation division updates their capital improvements program and they go out to all of the cities in Dakota County and ask if there are any projects on county facilities that the cities would like to have completed. After reviewing comments received from the public, one from the Parks and Recreation Commission, and a third that he learned about in discussions with Dakota County, staff came up with three potential projects that council may consider requesting inclusion in the capital improvement program. Mr. Mazzitello listed the three potential projects and the merits of each one: Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 10 1. Parks and Recreation’s request to construct a trail on the east side of Lexington Avenue, north from Wagon Wheel Trail to Tom Thumb Boulevard (staff recommends inclusion) 2. Copperfield Neighborhood Subdivision’s request for a pedestrian access north/south connecting Mendota Heights Road to Henry Sibley High School (staff does not recommend inclusion) 3. Funds towards the City of Mendota Heights financial contribution to its stormwater drainage portion of MnDOT’s Highway 13 reconstruction project (staff recommends inclusion) No action was necessary from the council during this meeting because Dakota County does not need comments from the city until June 25. Staff requested direction on what projects the council would like to include so they can draft a resolution for an upcoming council meeting for council approval. Mayor Krebsbach asked if this is something the city is competing for to have access to these funds. Mr. Mazzitello replied that submitting a request for inclusion does not guarantee it would be included, but it identifies projects to the county that the city desires to have happen. Councilmember Duggan stated that he agrees with staff recommendation on the first identified project. His concern is that, with the traffic on Lexington, the safety on the trail – he would not walk that trail. He asked if there would be appropriate trail markings letting people know in the Curley Addition subdivision that it is a trail. Mr. Mazzitello replied that currently there are not any directional indicators routing pedestrian traffic out to the Tom Thumb Boulevard trailhead. That is something staff could consider if they went forward with the Wagon Wheel trail extension. Councilmember Povolny expressed his support of the trails; however, there is one missing – Huber Drive to Mendota Road. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the city-funded construction of a trail on the east side of Lexington Avenue, north from Wagon Wheel Trail to Tom Thumb Boulevard to include marking of the trail through the Curley Addition subdivision. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. City Administrator Justin Miller noted that this section of trail, which was part of the original Wagon Wheel Trail project, would not be a part of the Dakota County capital improvement project. Also, this was removed from the original project scope by the council at the request of a resident whose home is on the same side of the street as the proposed trail. Mr. Mazzitello stated that the son of the homeowner spoke at the public hearing and asked to have that section of the trail removed. In a very strange coincidence, members of the engineering staff met up with him on Wagon Wheel last week and du e to the number of people walking in the street on Wagon Wheel he will now support constructing that length of trail. Mr. Miller also noted that since this was not on the council agenda for this meeting, that the resolution authorizing the trail be brought back to the council at a later meeting so staff can provide notice to the residents. All of the Councilmembers agreed to this. Mendota Heights City Council May 1, 2012 Page 11 It was agreed by Council to not include options one and two in the request to Dakota County and agreed to request Dakota County include option three in their capital improvements plans. Staff will draft the resolutions and bring them back to council at a future meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Vitelli commented that he was very pleased to have another council meeting where they did not nitpick the minutes. He also commented that the golf course looks great and they are well on their way to break even or better this year. Councilmember Petschel made the observation that two students; one from Henry Sibley and one from St. Thomas Academy; had perfect scores on their ACT. Councilmember Duggan was happy to relate that he had no comments. Councilmember Povolny expressed his appreciation to everyone – staff and the mayor – who helped on Saturday Annual Spring Cleanup. It was a tough, hard, cold, and wet day and he appreciated everyone’s participation. He also stated that Jake Sedlacek did a great job coordinating the event. Mr. Sedlacek commented that the city’s previous record high for cars at the Annual Spring Cleanup was two hundred and fifty. This year they processed over five hundred cars. Preliminary estimates from the electronic collector were just over thirty thousand pounds of electronics – fifteen tons. They nearly hit five tons of scrap metal collected, filled a thirty yard dumpster full of mattresses, and this is without a doubt the largest collection Mendota Heights has ever done. Simultaneously it was also the least amount of material they have ever sent to the dump out of a dump day. Mr. Sedlacek will h ave a more formal report with total numbers at a future meeting. Mayor Krebsbach made note of two chess players, one from Sibley and one from St. Thomas, who won awards and championships. Mayor Krebsbach also commended the Mendota Heights Police Force, Fire Department, HealthEast Ambulance, State Patrol, and Twin Cities Cremation Society for their presentation of a realistic mock DUI crash at Sibley High School and consequences that follow. Councilmember Petschel thanked the Public Works department for the great tree trimming they did in Copperfield. ADJOURN Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. ____________________________________ Mendota Heights City Council 1 ATTEST: Justin Miller Acting City Clerk 1 Mayor bs May 1, 2012 Page 12