2015-05-19 Council minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, May 19, 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
Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Other Councilmembers present included
Duggan, Povolny, Petschel, and Norton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Krebsbach presented the agenda for adoption. Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of the
agenda.
Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Krebsbach presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and
approval. Councilmember Duggan moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and
authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein, pulling items a) Approval of
May 5, 2015 City Council Minutes, b) Approval of May 12, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes, c)
Acknowledgement of April 14, 2015 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes, e) Approval of
Resolution 2015-34 Acknowledging National Public Works Week, g) Approval of Resolution 2015-35
Accepting Bids, Award Contract — 2015 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation.
a. Approval of May 5, 2015 City Council Minutes
b. Approval of May 12, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes
c. Acknowledgement of April 14, 2015 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
d. Approval of April 2015 Par 3 Report
e. Approval of Resolution 2015-34 Acknowledging National Public Works Week
f. Approval of Resolution 2015-33 Support for the Robert Street Transitway Alternatives Analysis
g. Approval of Resolution 2015-35 Accept Bids, Award Contract — 2015 Sanitary Sewer Rehab
h. Approval of Copier Lease for the Police Department
i. Personnel Action Items
j. Approval of April 2015 Building Activity Report
k. Approval of Claims List
1. Approval of Contractor List
Councilmember Norton seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A) APPROVAL OF MAY 5, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Councilmember Duggan noted that St. Peter's Church is celebrating their 175th birthday, as opposed to
the 75th birthday listed in the minutes.
Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the May 5, 2015 City Council Minutes with the correction as
noted.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
B) APPROVAL OF MAY 12, 2015 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
Councilmember Duggan noted that the minutes are fine as presented. He wanted residents to know the
Council will discuss the topics of bees and chickens at another time.
Councilmember Petschel moved to approve the May 12, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes.
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
C) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APRIL 14, 2015 PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MINUTES
Councilmember Duggan noted that he was very pleased to read the Park and Recreation Commission is
discussing the establishment of pickleball in the city.
Mayor Krebsbach also noted the other discussions of canoe rack rental, Marie Park hockey rink, and the
possibility of an archery range.
Councilmember Petschel moved to approve the April 14, 2015 Park and Recreation Commission
Minutes.
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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E) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2015-34 ACKNOWLEDGING
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Councilmember Duggan shared his appreciation to Public Works Director John Mazzitello for -putting
this together. He really liked the theme of "Community Begins Here" as this is the highlight of Mendota
Heights; it is a community of people that have always helped and supported each other.
At the request of Mayor Krebsbach, Mr. Mazzitello read the proclamation.
Mayor Krebsbach moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2015-34, "A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK AS THE WEEK OF MAY 17, 2015 THROUGH MAY 23,
2015."
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
G) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2015-35 ACCEPT BIDS, AWARD CONTRACT
— 2015 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
Councilmember Duggan asked about the company who was awarded the bid, as this was a new name to
him.
Public Works Director Mazzitello replied that Instituform Technologies has done work for the City in
the past. They are familiar with Mendota Heights, the sewer system, and the work, that is being requested
of them.
Councilmember Duggan moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2015-35 ACCEPTING BIDS AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2015 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION, PROJECT #201505.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PRESENTATIONS
A) "JERRY MURPHY DAY" PROCLAMATION
Chief of Police Michael Aschenbrener stated that Jerry embodied everything there is about community
service. He looked back and considered all of the volunteering that Jerry has done and realized that he
has a lot of work to do to even measure up to what Jerry has contributed. In September 1967, Jerry
introduced community policing to Mendota Heights and has continued that tradition since that day.
Mayor Krebsbach read the proclamation declaring May 21, 2015 as "Jerry Murphy Day" in the City of
Mendota Heights.
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B) UPDATE ON NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Chief of Police Michael Aschenbrener provided an update on National Police Week by explaining that
members of the Mendota Heights Police Department went to the National Law Enforcement Memorial
Week in Washington, D.C. where Police Officer Scott Patrick and others were recognized for their
sacrifice to their communities. He shared a list of the activities that the Patrick family and members of
the Mendota Heights Police Department participated in.
PUBLIC HEARING
A) OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER — TWIN CITY BEVERAGE, INC.
DBA MENDOTA LIQUOR BARREL
City Clerk Lorri Smith explained that this was a public hearing to receive public comments regarding
the issuance of an Off Sale Liquor License. The City received an application from Diljit Khoso, owner
of Twin City Beverage, Inc. This is a transfer of the license currently issued to Poopha, Inc., d/b/a
Mendota Liquor Barrel, located at 766 Highway 110.
The Mendota Heights Police Department has completed a thorough investigation of the applicant and
has found no issues or concerns. Staff recommended the City Council hold the public hearing, consider
comments from the public, and close the public hearing. Official action on the license would take place
at the next City Council meeting scheduled for June 2, 2015.
Mayor Krebsbach requested that the applicant come forward and introduce himself, which he did.
Councilmember Petschel moved to open the public hearing.
Councilmember Norton seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Seeing no one coming forward to address the Council on this matter, Councilmember Duggan moved to
close the public hearing.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) ORDINANCE 476 CONCERNING WIRELESS ANTENNAS, TOWERS,
AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, PLANNING CASE 2015-11
Planner Nolan Wall reviewed the proposed amendments to Title 12, Chapter 1, Article B, Section 14 of
the City Code considering wireless antennas, towers, and accessory structures. These types of uses
currently require a Conditional Use Permit approval. Planner Wall provided background information on
the proposed amendment.
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Staff proposed amendments that would allow certain projects to be approved administratively. Those
amendments would only apply to certain improvements to existing wireless antenna facilities. New
towers or new building mounted antennas would require a full Conditional Use Permit process.
Councilmembers asked questions regarding condition three of the proposed amendment, the net change
in the ordinance, availability of checks and balances built into the ordinance, and clarification that this
amendment request was at the request of the City Council.
Councilmember Petschel moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 476 AMENDING SECTION 12-1D-14
OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING WIRELESS ANTENNAS, TOWERS, AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES.
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
B) RESOLUTION 2015-32 ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT MENDOTA ROAD
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works Director John Mazzitello explained that Resolution 2015-32 orders the feasibility report
for the proposed 2016 Mendota Road Neighborhood Improvements. This project would consist of the
reconstruction of Mendota Road, which is the Highway 110 frontage road, between Delaware Avenue
and Oak Street. It would also include the rehabilitation of High Ridge Circle, Sibley Court, and Warrior
Drive. The feasibility report would include the project scope and preliminary cost estimates, as well as
financing for the project.
Councilmembers asked questions regarding when the last time was when these streets had been
rehabilitated, if the residents had been or would be polled for their opinions, and future potential stadium
construction's affect on the reconstructed or rehabilitated streets and on parking in the area.
Councilmember Duggan moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2015-32 ORDERING PREPARATION OF
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE MENDOTA ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION
(PROJECT #201507).
Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
C) TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Works Director John Mazzitello reviewed the three items that were before the Traffic Safety
Committee, all pertaining to parking on Warrior Drive, and the Committee's recommendations. Staff
recommended that the Council acknowledge the surmnary and recommendations made by the Traffic
Safety Committee as follows:
1. To bring forward to the Council an ordinance to adopt a 3 -hour parking limit for the north 600
feet of the west side of Warrior Drive.
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2. To take no further action on the parking on the east side of Warrior Drive. The City will
continue to work with ISD 197 on the neighbors' concerns. After the rehabilitation of Warrior
Drive is complete, parking can be readdressed if necessary.
Councilmember Norton moved to receive the Traffic Safety Committee Report and Recommendations.
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assistant to the City Administrator Tamara Schutta made the following announcements:
® City is hosting an Open House on May 20tl' at City Hall to update residents on the Lemay Lake
Shores development.
® Registrations for the June 6t" 5K Run/Walk are being taken. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. The
Park Celebration begins with a Concert -in -the -Park at The Village beginning at 6:30 p.m. on
Friday, June 5"'
® Registration for the Citizens Police Academy are being taken. This is a joint venture with West
St. Paul.
® The Public Works staff, along with the MN Department of Agriculture, has confirmed the
presence of the Emerald Ash Borer in the city. Staff is working to develop a policy that will be
brought before the Council. Information is available on the City's website. Dakota County is
quarantined and residents are not allowed to move firewood. More information can be found on
the MRA's website at www.mda.state.rnn.us
® Donuts will be available at City Hall on Thursday, May 21 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in honor of
"Jerry Murphy Day".
COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Administrator Mark McNeill announced that School District 197 — Mendota Heights, West St.
Paul, and Eagan — has been designated as a Green Ribbon School District by the United States
Department of Education. This award recognizes districts that do an exemplary job of energy
conservation, recycling, and sustainability. The energy conservation component of that has saved
taxpayers of ISD 197 $1.9M since 2003. This district is only one out of fourteen nation-wide that has
received the Green Ribbon School District award.
Councilmember Norton congratulated Caroline Little, a French teacher at St. Thomas Academy, for
receiving the Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award by the American Association of
Teachers of French.
Councilmember Petschel noted that the Par 3 has had 250 people play Foot Golf, generating $2,500 of
income. Also, there are approximately 200 children signed up to play golf this summer at the Par 3.
Councilmember Duggan noted that participating in the upcoming 5K on Saturday, June 6 is another
opportunity to honor slain Police Officer Scott Patrick.
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Councilmember Povolny commented that he met volunteers in front of his house working on the
"Adopt -a -Highway" project. He expressed his appreciation to these individuals who volunteer their time
to clean up the highways.
Mayor Krebsbach wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day.
Councilmember Duggan moved to adjourn.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorri mith
City Clerk
Krebsbach
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