2015-01-20 Council minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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
Acting Mayor Petschel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Povolny, Petschel, and Norton. Mayor Krebsbach and Councilmember Duggan were
absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Acting Mayor Petschel presented the agenda for adoption and recommended that item 5f be pulled from
the agenda. Councilmember Povolny moved adoption of the revised agenda.
Councilmember Norton seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Absent: 2 (Krebsbach, Duggan)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Acting Mayor Petschel presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and
approval. Councilmember Povolny moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and
authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein.
a. Approval of January 6, 2015 City Council Minutes
b. Approval of 2014 Audit Engagement Letter
c. Approval of Ehlers Engagement Letter for Continuing Disclosure Services
d. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with MNPEA
e. Approval of December 2014 Par 3 Report
f. Item Removed for lack of a 4/5 vote
g. Vacation for Lemay Lake Shores Development
h. Approval of Personnel Action Item
i. Approval of 2015 Pay Equity Report
j. Approval of Claims List
k. Approval of Contractor List
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Councilmember Norton seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Absent: 2 (Krebsbach, Duggan)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Allan Rust and Michelle Rust, 1689 Lilac Lane, requested that the Council review the signage at the
intersection of Lilac Lane and Douglas Road. Currently there are yield signs at this intersection which
are not working. There are near -miss situations all of the time. The cross streets are a -symmetrical and
there is a large tree that blocks the drivers' view. The intersection is at the bottom of a hill, causing
drivers to speed up when approaching. They requested the yield signs be replaced with stop signs.
Mr. Rust also noted that, traveling south on Lilac Lane, there is a caution sign informing drivers of an
upcoming 15 mph zone. However, there is not a similar sign for drivers traveling north on Lilac. He
requested that this sign be installed.
Public Works Director John Mazzitello noted that this intersection can be discussed at the next Traffic
Safety Committee meeting scheduled for March 2015. The Committee will contact Mr. Rust with any
questions or comments.
No items scheduled.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim City Administrator Tamara Schutta made the following announcements:
• Planner Nolan Wall and Public Works Director John Mazzitello are hosting an Open House for
the Lemay Shores Development this Thursday, January 22 at City Hall.
• The River -to -River Greenway Master Plan Open House is scheduled for February 4 at
Thompson County Park Dakota Lounge in West St. Paul.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Acting Mayor Petschel expressed her appreciation to St. Thomas Academy for grooming the ski trails at
the Par 3. Town Square Television did a wonderful video showing the new trails, which is available On
Demand at Town Square Television.
Acting Mayor Petschel also noted the passing of Arlean Mertensotto, the wife of former Mayor Charles
E. Mertensotto.
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ADJOURN
Councilmember Povolny moved to adjourn.
Councilmember Norton seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Absent: 2 (Krebsbach, Duggan)
Acting Mayor Petschel adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Liz Petschel
Acting Mayor
Lorri Smith
City Clerk
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