1986-03-24 CouncilCITY OF MENDOTA-HEIGHTS
Dakota County, Miinnesota
AGENDA . ":
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Monday, March 24, 1986 -..7:30 P.M.,
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1.-., Call to-l.'Order.
2. -,Rol I' Ca.1 I . - -. - �%'�!� .
3. ..-Agenda-Adoption.
4.- Con,sent'-,Ca len-dar
a., Acknowled ent
em -,qf ,Febru'ary Fire: Department* Report.'
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Acknowledgement -.-of, February
Jre�asurer's Report.
A no1wedgemtof'February 1`1 -arid Marc h Park and Re&eat.io'n Minutes..*
dv: ':'Approv''v.of.-st' of, Claims
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-Ap p ro va 1; "d f the. h e. List of"''Licenses
f. .App.roval6f;the, List=of Rubbish,, Haulers L.icehs'es.
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5� Introductibns.
6. P u b 1 i. c Comme q t s fie-.. ow
.7. -Bid -Award:,,
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AGENDA
Monday, March 24, 1986
m. Promotionan/d Permanent Stats Appointment Utility Leadman.
n. Approv&l of NDC4 198 Budget./a .•��
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o. League of� Minnesota Cities Action Alert re: State Budget Problem. —
p. Par ti n� in Sumek Workshop.
8 q. 1986_ pri g Bus Tour.
9. Co� Comments �1v
10. Closed Session to Discuss 1986 Public Works Labor Contract.
(Reopen for Formal ti
Acon) �
11. Adjourn.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 24, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin;D.eCity nistrator
SUBJECT: Add -On Agenda for March 24, 1986
An,informational item, under Item 81-2, Response to Council Comments, is
recommended for addition to the agenda. A revised staff recommendation is
submitted for Item 8e.
3. Agenda Adoption
It is recommended that Council adopt the agenda with the addition of Item 811,
Mn/DOT Letter Concerning Lexington/110 Traffic Signal.
8e. North End Street Improvements
After further analysis, staff is amending its recommended action on this
project.
With the low bid coming in substantially under the Engineer's estimate, we are
of the opinion that the estimated assessments will easily be matched or exceeded
by the benefit to the property. Therefore, we do not recommend adoption,of the
two resolutions ordering the assessment roll and the public hearing thereon. Rather,
those steps will take place upon completion of the project when all actual costs
are known.
This item was last before Council on June 4, 1985, when the required public
hearing was held and closed. Council ordered plans and specs, plus solicitation
of bids with curb, gutter, and storm sewer on all streets as an alternate. The
remaining step is to award the bid. We promised the neighborhood that they would
be notified prior to bid award. That should be done, and the bid awarded at the
meeting of April 15.
ACTION REQUIRED
Staff now recommends that Council direct staff to notify the neighborhood that
this item will be considered on April 15. Council should also give direction on the
preferred alternative for use of CDBG funds.
81�, Response to Council Comments: Mn/DOT Letter Re: Lexington/110 Traffic Signal
Council has previously raised concerns about timing of the Lexington/110
traffic signal. As an informational item, we are submitting the attached Mn/DOT
letter.. No Council action is required.
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Minnesota
Department of Transportation
District 9
3485 liadley Avenue North, Box 9050
North St. Paul, Minnesota 55109
March 18, 1986
Ms. Debra J. Smith
2067 Theresa Street
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
Dear Ms. Smith:
S -B ECT: C.S. 1918 (TH 110 at Lexington Ave.)
Traffic Signal Information
Telephone 779-1121
We have received a number of complaints as to the operation of the traffic
signal at T.H. 110 and Lexington Avenue. The primary concern was that
the traffic signal was red for Lexington Avenue too long.
In mid-January, we implemented a coordination program for the traffic
signals on T.H. 110 from Lexington Avenue to Delaware Avenue. This program
would coordinate the green indications on T.H. 110 so that traffic on
T.H. 110 would not have to stop at all the traffic signals. In doing
this, it can increase the delay to the traffic on the cross -streets.
Since we have received the complaints about the delays at Lexington Avenue,
we have reviewed the signal operation at this intersection. We have
noted that the traffic on T.H. 110 is not as heavy at Lexington Avenue.
Most of the traffic is entering and leaving T.H. 110 at I -35E and is
heavier to the east of I -35E. Therefore, we do not feel the coordination
program is an added benefit to the T.H. 110 traffic at Lexington Avenue
>. and traffic on T.H. 110 would move as efficiently with the traffic signal
operated in a "free" condition from the rest of coordinated signals on
T.H. 110.
We have -dropped the Lexington Avenue -traffic signal from the coordination
program, which should reduce the delay and allow the traffic signal to
be more responsive to Lexington Avenue traffic.
Thank you for expressing your concern to us and we trust this action
will be an improvement.
Since ely,
Mich el L. Robinson, P.E.
District Traffic Engineer
CC: Mr.. -James Danielson
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
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MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
Fire Calls No. 27 thru
40 Number of Calls 14 Month of February 1986
FIRE ALARMS DISPATCHED
NO.
STRUCTURE
CONTENTS MISC. TOTALS TO DATE
TYPE
Commercial
Residential
1
1,000
-0- -0-
11000 .
Vehicle Fires
3
9,700
13,050 '
Contract. Fires (All)
100
Vehicle Accidents
1 $
11000 $
-0= $9,700
Rescue (no fire)
4
MONTHLY LOSS TOTALS MEN. HTS
Grass, Brush & No Value
1
All Fires, all areas $ $
14,150 ���{•_:
Men. Hts
Only Struct/Contents
1,000 ;.,.
False Alarm Criminal
Men. Hts
Only Miscellaneous
9,700
False " Commercial
1
Men. Hts
Total Loss to Date $
14,050 '
False " Residential
1
BILLING FOR SERVICES
Good Intent Calls
2
Agency This Month To Date
Hazardous Situation
Mn/DOT
TOTAL CALLS
Milw. RR
LOCATION OF FIRE ALARMS.
To Date
Last Yr.
CNR RR
Others:
Mendota Heights 12
30
18
Mendota 1
3
1
TOTALS $
$
Sunfish Lake 1
4
0
FIRE MARSHAL'S•TIME
FOR MONTH:
Lilydale 0
3
0
Inspections
8
Other
0
Investigations
1
TOTAL 14
40
19
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Reinspection
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WORK PERFORMED Hours
To Date
Last Yr.
Meetings
Fire Calls 241
681
327
Meetings 26
54
29
Drills/Training
Drills 58
154
— 52
Administration
18
Weekly Clean-up 50
106
46
TOTAL
34
Special Training 0
0
15
Administrative 18
67
54
Remarks: See other
side for synopsis.
Fire Marshal 34111
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TOTALS 427
1-163
523
SYNOPSIS OF MONTHLY RUNS
The department responded to 14 calls during the month. The only major
fire we had for the'month was on February lst at 11:27 P.M. A light bulb in
a recessed light fixture overheated, starting the wood and insulation around
it to ignite. Damage was minor and estimated at $1,000. One other call that
is worth mentioning happened on February 19, at 1:00 P.M.. The department
was called to a vehicle fire and when the first engine arrived, they found
that tree trimmers had knocked down an 8,,000 volt feeder line. The wire
was arcing and jumping until NSP arrived and shot the wire down. The voltage
through the line was strong enough that it exploded all four tires on a 1982
Jeep Scrambler. The situation was remedied and no injuries were reported.
SYNOPSIS OF MONTHLY TRAINING
The monthly training was used to teach men the proper use of the Squrt.
This was taught by Captain Ken Noack. Another group was taught by Marc
Connolly in the proper use of fire extinguishers.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT' - MONT111A WORK PPRFORMANCE Month
Calls forFire
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Year Total
to Date q O .
Calls
Att'd
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Calls centuP
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ly Meet
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Daniel Barrett
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Steve Carlson i
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Keith Stein
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
TREASURER'S REPORT - FEBRUARY, 1986
L. SHAUGHNESSY
BALANCE COLLATERAL
DAKOTA COUNTY STATE BANK
Checking Account $-149,701.48
Savings Account 405.16
Savings Cert.3-26-86 @ 8.27 25,000.00
$-124,296.32
Collateral - Bonds 200,000.00
Gov't. Guar. 100,000.00 $300,000.00
CHEROKEE STATE BANK
C.D. Due 4-7-86 @ 6.787 300,000.00
C.D. Due 2-1-86 @ 7.64% 125,000.00
Savings Cert.3-86 x8.27 13,952.59
$438,952.59
TOTAL
Collateral - Bonds 1,500,000
Gov't. Guar. 100,000 1,600,000.00
U.S. TREASURY BILLS
Due 3-20-86 $690,000 (AM) (10.60) $625,884.43
3-13-86 310,000 (1st) 304,965.60
930,850.03
Collateral - Bonds
Gov't. Guar.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ST. PAUL
Repo.Dakota County State Bank 900,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE: $ 2,145,506.30
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11, 1986
The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chairperson Stein at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The following members were present: Stein, Doffing, Knittig, Leffert,
Schneeman and Singer. Also present were City Administrator Frazell, Public
Works Director Danielson and Barry Warner of Barton-Aschman Associates.
Damberg was absent.
Mr. Bill Kleineck, West St. Paul Rec Director and Mr.. -Ken Vraa, Eagan
Park and Rec Director were present also.
APPROVAL OF Minutes of.the January 14 and January 22, 1986 meetings
MINUTES - were approved as submitted.
PRESENTATIONS Mr. Bill Kleineck, West St. Paul Park and Recreation
Director, described the timetable and strategies of West
St. Paul's successful 1984 bond referendum. West St. Paul
held a special election on May 22, 1984, to vote on a $895,000
park bond issue. The issue was approved by a 672.vote for,
versus 542 vote against, with 8% of the eligible voters
going to the polls.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Mr. Ken Vraa, Eagan Park and Recreation Director, also
described Eagan's timetable and strategies concerning their
1984 bond issue vote. Eagan held its special election
also on May 22, 1984. The bond issue was for $3,316,000
and was approved also by a close vote and relatively
small voter turn -out.
Discussion was held on Phase II of Barton-Aschman
Associates park study proposal. A complete review was held
of services :proposed and contract costs. It was noted that
the City Council, at their last meeting, approved Tasks
I and III of the Barton-Aschman proposal.
A motion was made by Al Singer and seconded by Mary Jeanne
Schneeman and carried, to strongly recommend to the City
Council to review again and approve Tasks II, IV and V of
the Barton-Aschman park study proposal (Phase II).
Mr. Barry Warner of Barton-Aschman led a discussion of
the park study chapters on:
A. Goals and Policies
B. Trail Plans
C. Facility Improvements
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Discussion was held on the time frame for future parks
work by consultant,,staff, and commission. This dis-
cussion also included timing of a bond issue referendum.
Commissioners Doffing and Leffert will attend the next City
Council meeting on February 18th. It is assumed that the
issue of the Barton-Aschman Associates proposal (Phase II)
will be discussed at that time.
The next meeting of the Park Commission will be held: on
March 11, 1986 at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the
Commission, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Leffert, Secretary
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
MARCH 11, 1986
The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was held on
March 11, 1986. Members present: Stein, Schneeman, Singer, Doffing, Damber.g,
and Knittig. Leffer.t was out of town.
APPROVAL OF Minutes of the February 11 meeting were approved as submitted.
MINUTES
BARTON-ASCHMAN Mr. Barry Warner, of Barton-Aschman, began by introducing his
PRESENTATION ON associate, David War.zala, a civil engineer with the firm.
POTENTIAL ATHLETIC
FACILITY SITES Warner indicated that they had completed their analysis of the
six alternative athletic facility sites, as well as the com-
bined bike trail and pedestrian system.
He indicated that on each of the six sites, they had laid out
a schematic for a soccer field, three softball fields, parking,
and a comfort station. He also noted that the cost of common
excavation made a major difference in the cost of developing the
various sites.
Warner indicated that to do a community field in connection with
Henry Sibley high school was by far the most cost effective
�s alternative. This is due to a greatly decreased cost for land
acquisition, and the fact that Sibley high school already has
parking facilities which could be used, greatly reducing con-
struction costs.
Commissioner Doffing reported on the meeting that he, Warner and
City Administrator Frazell had had with Dr. Don Zahn, School
District #197 Business Manager, and Athletic Director Dean
Verdoes. Doffing indicated that Zahn and Verdoes were very
receptive to the City's suggestion for joint development and
operation of 'the facility.
Chair Stein questioned whether the City would really need to
develop two sites for its ultimate population needs, or might it
be possible to meet all those needs at Henry Sibley only. Warner
responded that by improving lighting on existing tennis courts
and fields at the Sibley site, it might well be possible to go
with one site only.
It was noted that "light pollution" can be a significant problem
in putting in athletic fields in existing neighborhoods. Mr.
Warzala commented that Burnsville had had a real problem with
this. He indicated that they had tried putting glare louvers
on some of the ballfields, but that had not proven to help much.
He suggested that the only effective approach is to closely
regulate the hours that the lights are on.
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Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Commissioner Doffing said that he thought the Commission need(
to take a hard look at how much it can really afford to proposL..
to the voters on a bond issue. He noted that the total cost of
developing the Henry Sibley site, plus completion of the bike
trail system, would bring the total bond issue up to about the
$1.2 to $1.5 million that had been discussed. The Commission
raised the possibility of having a second question on the ballot,
asking the voters whether they would be in favor of an additional
one-half million dollars to simply acquire the Wachtler property
and hold it for future park development.
Chair Stein indicated that his sense was that the Commission was
narrowing in on the -Sibley site, with the Wachtler property as.a
possible second site if needed. Motion by Commissioner Doffing,
seconded by Commissioner Damberg to pursue discussions with
School District 197 for joint development of the Sibley site,
including tiling and lighting of the baseball field and lighting
of the tennis court, further to exclude further consideration of
the other sites, except for Wachtler.
Mr. Warner said that Barton-Aschman would provide some general
cost estimates for lighting and tiling the baseball fields and
tennis courts, as well as the soccer and track field lighting.
It was agreed that Commissioner Doffing, Warner, and City Admi-
istrator Frazell should try to meet with the School District
officials before the next meeting of the Parks Commission.
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN Mr. Warner presented the revised bicycle/pedestrian trail plan
TRAIL PLAN that Barton-Aschman had prepared. He indicated points where it
PRESENTATION had been amended from previous graphics, due to their findings
of topographical and land use conditions around the community.
Warner pointed out that the plan contemplates bicycle trails on
the Mendota Bridge when it is upgraded by Mn/DOT around 1990.
He suggested that it is important that the City of Mendota
Heights communicate its bike trail plans to Mn/DOT, and strongly
encourage construction of those bike trails on the Mendota
Bridge. He also suggested that Mendota Heights ask for letters
of support from other cities that could tie into this system
(i.e., Eagan, West St. Paul, St. Paul, Minneapolis).
The cost estimate for complete development of the trail system
was $728,982.
Commissioner Doffing indicated that given a choice, he would
prefer to spend the money on development of the bike trail
system,as opposed to acquiring the Wachtler property. Chair
Stein agreed that those were also his priorities.
Commissioner Knittig asked about the possibility of using Dodd
Road for a bicycle trail, since she felt it was a more direct ,.
route for people headed south. Warner responded that it would
be really tough to squeeze a bike trail into the existing TH149
right-of-way. He said that experienced riders will go on the
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roadways anyway, and less experienced riders will stick to the
bike trails.
OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Doffing reported on a discussion he had had with
Councilmember Jann,Blesener regarding removal of forestation
at the Marie/Lexington pond.
The Commission briefly discussed the timing of a bond issue,
and came to the conclusion that it would not be possible to
do it yet this spring. No definite date for a fall referendum
was set.
City Administrator Frazell advised the Commission that the
Tandem Developers would like. to be on their next agenda to
discuss park needs and Phase II and III of the Copperfield
development in southeast Mendota Heights.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 o'clock P.M.
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01-4305-030-30 4
10.35
CASE POWERSEQUIP
PIOEX
FILM-
01-4305-030-30 4
18.57
34.64
XICO'7'
CULT�JRE GAP SURVEY
01-4402-110-10 4
34.64
+t/
1 -BB
AT&T COMM
LD CALLS
0.1-4210-030-30
3.37
AT&T CDMM
LD CALLS
01-4210-050750
5.25
*/
100.00
GREG STICKIEY
STRIPIWNX FLOORS
01-4335-315-30 1
100.00
•/
155.00
HEW-lTr CM PDL PTAC
PER= EVlLUATION
01-4400-020-�. 4
155.00
*/
27.34
AT
& T INFO SYSTEMS
MAR
SVC
01-4210-020-20 2
3.96
AT
& T INFO SYSTEMS
MAR
SVC
01-4210-020-20 3
4.91
AT
&.T INFO SYSTEMS
M4R
SVC
01-4210-070-70
36.71 *�
10.44
8D
WAT=1R CDMMISSION
FE3
SVC
01-4425-310-50
10.44
BD
WATErR C)MMISSION
FE3
SVC
01-4425-310770
109.7B'
BD
WATEtR COMMISSION
FE3
SVC
01-4425-315-30
660.00
BD
WATER COMMISSION
RIN(
=LDODINGS
01-4425-470770 2
10.45
8D
WEIR C)MMISSION
F7-3
SVC
15-4425-310-60
801.11 * /
79.27
CASE POWERSEQUIP
TU3=
15-4330-490-60 4
79.27 */
75.74 CITY MOTOR SUPPLY MISC SPLYS 01-4305-050-50 1
5.31 CITY MDTOR SUPPLY MISC SPLYS 15-4305-060-60 1
4OUNT
81.05 * /
74.15
118.65
59.32
252.12 */
272.05
209.00
1*242.00
1.723.05 •
60.00
31.29
31.50
29.50
51.07
33.65
44.41
281.42 k�
CHECK REGISTER
VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION
CONTEL CRE)IT CORP
CONT_L CRE)IT CORP
CONT=L CRE)IT CORP
DAHL3RENSHkRDLOWUBAN
DAHLGRENSHAROLOWJBAN
DA HL3RENSHARDLOWUBAN
DAVIS'ELECTRDNIC SVC
DAVIS EiLECTRONIC SVC
DAVIS=!LECTRONIC SVC
DAVIS ELECTRONIC SVC
DAVIS ELECTRONIC SVC
DAVIS EfLECTRONIC SVC
DAVIS ELECTRONIC SVC
10.00. FISCHERS GAS 66
10.00 *,/
33.80 FORT 2DAD HDAE
33.30 FORT ROAD HOWE
33.94 FORT ROAD HOWE
101.44 ►�
420.45 GOA CDRPORATIDN
420.45 .t
54.75
I C
M A
54.75 ti
136.92
ICMA
RC
71.11
ICMA
RC
?08.03
250.00.
IDS
LIFE IIS CD
250.00.*✓
PYMT52
PYMT52
PYMT52
R= AIRDDRT FEB
RE LIYCOLMCO MTGFEB
F73.R-rTAINER
RPRS
RPRS
RPRS
RPRS
RPRS
RPRS
RPRS
TIR_ RPRS
MISC SPLYS
MISC SPLYS
MISC SPLYS
DIL/TRANS FLUID
MISC.?U3LS
3/10AYROLL
3/14?AYAOLL
MAR ?YMT
ACCOUNT NO. INV. t
01-4210-020-20 321
01-4210-110-10 321
0.5-4210-105-15 321
01-4220-135-80
01-4220-135-80
01-4221-135-80
01-4330-450-30 12C
01-4330-450-30 121
01-4330-450730 121
01-4330-450-30 121
01-4330-450-30 123
01-4330-450-30 121
01-4330-450-30 123
01-4330-440-20
01-4305-050-50 111
01-4305-070-70 111
15-4305-060-60.11]
01-1210-000-00.521
01-4402-020-20
01-2072-000-00
01-4134-110-10
01-2072-000-00 13E
CHECK REGISTER
A.IDUNT VENDOR
241.12 KAT KEYS
241.12 */
3.36
KNUTH
TOM
3.99
KNUTH
TDM
9.97
KNUTH
TOM
8.40
KNUTH.TOM
LOGI3
25.62 *�
LDGIS
1041.57 *�
27.45 LAHASS MFG&SALES INC
25.76 LAHASS MFG&SALES.INC
53.2i *�,
9.35 LEEF BIOSENC
9.30. LEEF BRROS INC
9.35 LEEF BROS INC
28.00 *�
833.10.;
LDGIS
13.42
LOGI3
72.45
LDGIS
13.40
LOGIS
343.45
LDGIS
52035
LOGI3
13.40
LDGIS
1041.57 *�
CAVDNPRDO
224.10
MA ASSDCIATES
224.10
MA ASSDCIATES
224.15
MA ASSDCIATES
672:35 *%
CAYDNPROO
4.70
M&W
INC;
CANONPIDD
18.701.
M&W
INC.
CA4DNPRDD
4.55
M&W
INC.
CANONPROD
88.25
MGW
INC:
CAVDNPRDO
22.90
M&W
INC
CANONPROD
38.85
M&W
INC
CAYDNPROO
1.80.
M&W
INC
CANONPROD
1.90
M&1/
INa
CAYDNPROD
ITE4 )7-3CRIPTION
D7A)BOLTS/KNOBS
MIL=AG= THRU 3/18
MILEAGE THRU-3/18
MILEAGE THRU 3/18
MILEAGE THRU 3/18'
CABLE
P=OW GUIDES
ACCOUNT NO. INV.
01-4330-490-70 0]
05-4415-105-15
15-4415-477-60
82-4415-807-00
85-4415-829-00
01-4330-490-70 B:
01-4330-490-70 B:
FEB
SVC
01-4335-310-50
61
FEB_
SVC
01-4335-310-70
22
FEB
SVC
1.5-4335-310-60
2;
F.3
SVC
01-4214-110-10
02
FEB
SVC
03-4214-000-00
Oe
FEB
SVC
05-4214-105-15
Oi
FEB
SVC
10-4214-000-00
02
FEB
SVC
15-4214-060-60
02
FEBSVC
16-4214-000-00
02
F.BSV6C
21-4214=000-0002
F_9
HISC
CLNG
SPLYS
01-4305-050-50 1C
MIS:
:LNG
SPLYS
01-4305-070-70 1C
MISC
CLNG
SPLYS
15-4305-060-60.10
FEB
:DPIES/MAR
MTCN
01-4300-030-30
17
FEB
CDPIES/MAR
MTCN
01-4300-040-40
11
FEB
COPIES/MAR
MTCN
01-4300-080-80
11
FEB
:DPIES/MAR
MTCN
01-4300-110-10
11
FEB
CDPIES/MAR
MTCN
01-4305-020-?
17
F_9
�D?IES/MARMTCN
05-4300-105-1
17
F.8
COPIES/NAR
MTCN
10-4300-000-00
11
F.8
:DPIES/MAR
MTCN'
15-4300-060-60
17
AMOUNT
181.55 •�
483.25
891.45
454.15
160.00.
749.70.
63.30,
716.30
543-30
134.85
49197.00 k
15.35
15.30
28.75
15.35
74.75 t�
470.25
470.25 w/
62.40
62.40 *�
56.21
153.69
102_.45
221.00.
190.95
94.00
12.13
83,0.43
HECK REGISTER
VENDOR
MEDCENTERS HP
MEDCENTERS HP
MEDCENTERS HP
MEDCENTERS HP
MEDCENTERS HP
MEDC-ENTERS HP
MEDCENTERS HP
MEDCENTERS HP
MEOCENTERS HP
MEND H3TS IU83ISH
MEND HGTS RUBBISH
MEND HGTS 2UBBISH
MEND HGTS RUBBISH
ITEM DESCRIPTION
MAR
?3EM
MAR
PREM
MAR
PAEM.
MAR
PArM
MAR
PREM
MAR
P2 -EM
MAR
?REM
MAR
PREM
MAR
PREM
METRO WASTE CD4TRDL
MIDW-EST SIAEN,SERV
F=6 SV:
FEB. SVC
F=B SVC.
FEB SVC
FEB SAC CHGS
MAR MTCN
MINN
BENEFIT:"ASSN
MUTUAL
MAR:PREM.
MINN
BENEFIT,
ASSN
MAR PREM'
MINN
BEiNEFIT:
ASSN
MAR.PAEM.
MINN
BENEFIT
ASSN
MAR'REA.
MINN
BENEFIT
ASSN
MAR PREM
MINN
BENEFIT
ASSN
NAR PREM
MINN
BEINEFIT
'!ISSN.
MARkPREM
78.35 MINN DEPT OF 17V
78.95 * "
13.50
MINN
MUTUAL
LIFE
3.40.
MINN
MUTUAL
LIFE
3.40 .
MINN
. MUTUAL -LIFE
3.40.
MINN
MUTUAL
LIFE
F=8 S? FUEL TAX
MAR
PREM.
MAR
PREM
MAR
PREM
MAR
PREM
ACCOUNT NO. IN%
01-2074-000-00
01-4131-020-20
01-4131-021-20.
01-4131-040-40
01-4131-050-50
01-4131-070-70
01-4131-110-10
05-4131-105-15
15-4131-060-60
01-4280-310-50
01-4280-310-70
01-4280-315-30
15-4280-310-60
15-4448-060-60
07-4330-000-00
01-2074-000-00
01-4131-020-20
01-4131-021-20
01-4131-070-70
01-4:131-110-10
05-4131-105-15
15-4131-060-60
01-4320-050-50
01-2074-000-00
01-4131-020-20
01-4131-021-20•
01-4131-070-70
14DUNT
�H`EC< REGISIER
VENDOR I TE.4 D_SCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV.
5.10. MINN MUTUAL LIFE MAR PREM 01-4.131-110- 2'
1.70 MINN MUTUAL LIFE MAR PREM 05-4.131-105- 2
1.70 MINN MUTUAL LIFE MAR PREM 15-4131-060-60 2
32.30 . t
144.00. MINN TZlAMSTER=LOC320'. MAR DUES 01-2075-000-00
144.00
23.25 NELSDN.RADIO COMM MAR MTCN 01-4330-450-20
23.25 */
203-39
NORTHERN ST POWER
CD
MAR:SVC
01-4211-310-50
203.40
NORTHERN ST POWER
CO
MAR
SVC
01-4211-310-7,0
404.44
NORTHERN'ST POWER
CO
MAR
SVC
01-4211-315-30
289.93
NORTHERN ST POWER.CO:
MAR
SVC.
01-4211-320-70
120'.40
NORTHERN ST POWER
CO
MAR:SVC
01-4211-420-50
313-10
NORTHERN ST POWER
CO
MAR
SVC
01-4212-310-50
699.88
NORTHERN ST POWER
CO
MAR
SVC
01-4212-310-50
313.10
NORTHERN ST.POW;=R
CO
MAR.SVC
01-4212-310-70
699-89
NORTHERN ST.POWER's.CO
MAR 'SVC
01-4212-310770
762.41
NORTHERN ST:POWER.CO
MAR'SVC
01-4212-315-30
282.09
NORTiERN ST POWER
CD:
MAR
SVC
01-4212-320-7n
203.39
NDRTAERN' ST POWER7CO
MAR
SVC
15-4211-310-
8.65
NORTHERN ST POWER
CO
MAR
SVC
15-4211-400-ou
253.53
NORTHERN ST POWER
CO.
MAR
SVC
15-4211-400-60
699.88
NORTiERN ST.POWER',CD'.
MAR
SVC
15-4212-310-.60
313.10
NORTHERN ST. PDWER
CO
MAR .:
SVC
15-4212-310-60
14.72
NORTiERN ST.PDWER:CO.
MAR 'SVC
15-4212-400-60
59785.30 .i
39.95
NDRTHWEiSTEAN.BELL
MAR,SVC
01-4210-020-20
170.70,
N0RT,AWE�STEAN SELL
MAR
SVC
01-4210-020=20
34.56
NORTHWESTEIN BELL"""
MAR
SVC
01-4210-050-50
34.56
NORTAWE.STERN BELL
MAR
SVC
01-4210-070-70
41.66
NORTHWESTERN BELL
MAR
SVC
01-4210-070-70.
20-B3
MORT H W E. -ST EX N BELL
-o-
MAR
SVC
01-4210-070-70
284.50
NORTHWE`STE.IN.BELL
MAR
SVC
01-4210-110-10
19.50.
NORTHWESTERN BELL
MAR
SVC
05-4;210-105-15
56.94
N0RTiWEGTERN BELL
MAR
SVC
05-4210-105-15
317.23
NORTHWESTERN BELL
MAR
SVC
15-4210-060760
1,020.33 k/
12.50 OXYGEN SERVICE CO--'- DEMJRRAGE 2/15 01-4305-050-50 2
12.60 k
127.03 POWER 3RAK= EQUIP CO PARTS532 01-4330-490-70 2
HECK REGISTER
44OUNT VEMDOR ITc4.3ESCRIPTION
127.98 t�
12.32-
S&T
DFFICE
PRODUCTS
6.41
S&T
.OFFICE
PRODUCTS
13.25
SLT
OFFICE
PRODUCTS
2.99
S&T
OFFICE
PRODUCTS
49.58
S&T
OFFICE
PRODUCTS
59.41
SOUTHVIEN CHEVROLET
RPRS2231
01-4330-440-20
71.94 SEVEN CORNER ACE HDN
71.9 4 t/
50.00: SIGNAL CAR WASH -
50. D O t/
C3 3INIERS
BINDER
GLUE STICKS/LABELS
DISK LA3ELS
MIS: SPLYS
BATTERIES
13T,DTR.
ACCOUNT NO. INV.
01-4300-030-30 B
01-4300-030-30.B
01-4300-110-10.G
05-4300-105-15 G
05-4300-105-15 G
01-4305-030-30 2
01-4430-020-20
6.98'
SNYDER DRU3 STORES
BATTERIES
01-4300-020-20
1
6.98 ' ki
19.87.
SOUTHVIEW :HEVROLET
PARTS 2232
01-4330-440720
1
19.87
SDUTHVIEW CHEVROLET.
PARTS. 2231
01-4330-440-20*1.
137-13'
SOUTHVIEN CHEVROLET
RPRS2231
01-4330-440-20
6
177.47.,
9.00,
STATE TREAT
M4R:PREM
01-4131-021-20
6
18.D0.
STATE TREA3
MAR`PREM.
01-4131-110-10
6.
9000
STATE TREA3
MAR.PAEM:
05-4131-105-15
6.
36.00
_..
8:40,
SUN VEUSPA?ERS
HRG`NDTICE ZO ORD
01-4240-040-40
6
52000
SUN NEWSPA?ERS
HRG NOTICE ,85-6
80-4240-831-00
6,
42.50
SUN NEWSP1.APERS
HRG IIOTICE82-7
82-4240•-807-00.6
33-95
SUN NEWSPP ERS
AD FOR 3IDS 85-4
85-4240-829-00
6,
136.85 * --*'
73.20. UNIF3RNS UNLIMITED SLACKS LANGE O1-4410-020-20 3'
254.60. UNIFORMS UNLIMITED MISC ANDERSON 01-4410-020720 3'
22.95 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GLOVES DELMONT 01-4410-020-20 3'
A4OUNT
CHEC< REGIST=R
VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION
68.23
UNITED
CENT
TRUSTEE
34.14
UNITED
CENT
TRUSTEE
23.78
UNITED
CENT
TRUSTEE
23.78
UNITED
CENT -TRUSTEE
39325.48
11.32
UNITED
'CENT
TRUSTEE
161.30.*/
13.40
FUND 21
TOTAL
5.45 VIKING INDJSTRIAL CT
5.45 VIKING INDJSTRIAL CT
5.40 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CT
16.30.t�
199917.4B'
FUND 01
TOTAL
13.42
FUND 03
TOTAL
950.99
FUND 05
TOTAL
62:40
FUVD 07
TOTAL
19012.90,
FUND 10
TOTAL
39325.48
FUND 15
TOTAL
52.35
FUND 16
TOTAL
13.40
FUND 21
TOTAL
52.00,
FUND 80
TOTAL
52037
FUND 82
TOTAL
42.35
FUND 85
TOTAL
25495.14
TOTAL
MANUAL
CHECKS:
11021
5,063.03 D:, Rank
11022.
2,970.65 DOEF
SS Ret Div.
11023
575.00 DC Bank
11024
1,707.06 SCCU
11025_.
25,120.,59 ,City
M.H. Payroll A/C
11026
90.00 U of
M
11027
15.00 No Star Chap ICBO
11028..
760.00, Lumber. Millword....
11029
4,348.34 Comm.
of Revenue
11030
2,856.68 DOER
SS Ret. Div
11031
4,894.56 DC Bank
11032
4,782.14 PERA
11033
80.00 DC Bank
11034
575.00. .DC Bank
11035
1,707.06 SCCU
11036
23,397.74 City
M.H. Payroll A/C
11037
195.00 Dept.
Conf & Instit.
79,137.85
GT 104,632.99
MAR PIEM
MAI PIEM
MAR PIEM
MAR PIEM
MAR.PREM
S Aa =T Y 3PLYS
SAFETY SPLYS
SAF=TY. SPLYS
GENERAL FUND
DATER R=VENUE FUND
ENGR�:=NTERPRISE.
CIVIL; DEFENSE
S�ECIAL'PARK FUND
SEW=R-UTILITY
TID I79-7/81-4/82-2/82-6
INDJ3T3IAL DEVELOPMENT
I35 -SLE MAY LAKE
I32-73I3ANZ FEAS STUDY_
I35-4.TANDEM CORP
ACCOUNT NO. INV.
01-2071-000- 1
01-4132-020-20 1
01-4132-050-50 1
01-4132-070-70 1
15-4132-060-60 1
01-4305-050-50 2
01-4305-070-70 2
15-4305-060-60 2
2/28 FIT
2/28 FICA
2/28 Payroll Deductions
11
2/28 Net Payroll
Regr. Swanson Clerk Conf
Regr. P Berg 3/20
Warming house doors
2/28&3/14 SIT
3/14 FICA
3/14 FIT
2/28 Payroll
2/28 3 3/14 Payroll Deductions
3/14 Payroll Deductions
it
3/14 Net Payroll
Regr. T. Olund
LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 24, 1986
Masonry Licenses
Manor Concrete
Arcade Construction
Dahn Builders, - Inc.
H.W. Cook and Sons
Bob Sommers Masonry
Excavating Licenses
Dasen Contracting Company, Inc.
United Water and Sewer Company
NewMech Companies, Inc.
Heatin4 and Air Conditioninq Licenses
JTS Services, Inc. .
Ray N. Welter Heating Company
Harris Mechancial Contracting Company
Burnsville Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
LIST OF RUBBISH HAULERS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1986
Roadway Rubbish
Budget Sanitation
Gas Piping Licenses
Ray N. Welter'Heating Company
Harris Mechanical Contracting Company
Burnsville Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Controlled Air
General Contractor's Licenses
Enebak Construction
Dallas Development Company
Western States Fire Protection
B and B Lumber Products
D.J. Kranz Company, Inc.
Hans Hagen'Homes, Inc.
Valley Investments Construction Company
__.
Ti beron , .Inc...._. ..._
JHL Construction
Jos. E. Johnson and Son, Inc.
Heatin4 and Air Conditioninq Licenses
JTS Services, Inc. .
Ray N. Welter Heating Company
Harris Mechancial Contracting Company
Burnsville Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
LIST OF RUBBISH HAULERS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1986
Roadway Rubbish
Budget Sanitation
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 21, 1986
To: Mayor, City Council and City 'ni t at
FROM: -Larry Shaughnessy
History:
For the last nine months, the City Staff has conducted an evaluation of
our Computer Capability in both the areas of financial and office automation,
with our consultant, Dave McCauley. We have studied a variety of systems
and software to determine what might best meet our current and future needs.
Attached is the report of Mr. McCauley with his recomendations as to our
most useful system for our future needs. With this system all of our
present equipment and software will be used, and we will be networking
these computers with the new IBM AT and adding at least three new P. C.'s.
The system will be able to -handle up to eight stations. The existing
printers will also be used on the system.
We have made a preliminary. run down on the State Contract prices for the
equipment needs and a detail of those -prices is attached. It appears
that the total will be in the $30,000.00 range, with an additional amount
of $5000.00to expand the memories of the existing P. C.'s.
In view of the projected $50,000.00 cost I would recommend if the purchase
is approved that we amend our budget to reflect the Capital Outlay for
1986 and continue a levy in 1987 -and 1988 for computer service at the
level we would have expected to pay LOGIS. The expenditure should rebuild
our surplus over the two year period.
At the present time, if approved, it appears that we could have the
hardware installed by September 1 and run dual systems for check purposes
during the fourth quarter with a goal of being independent as of January 1,
1987.
We should notify LOGIS of -our intenetion to--leave-their-system by June 1,
to allow for their budget preperation.
ACTION
Approve budget amendment, authorize purchase of NCS software package in the
amount of $15,600 and authorize staff and consultant to solicite hardware quotations.
COMPUTER SYSTEM SELECTION
ANALYSIS OF BID FINALISTS
Prepared By
DSM Information Services inc.
March 18, 1986
I
�'��1v1-�ylfl�9
After a review of the Bids for Computer Systems, the City choose
4 finalists for in-depth review, including on -sight visits,
meetings with vendor staffs and demonstration of hardware and
software. This process resulted in the eliminatation of two of
the finalists, NCR and Key Management.
The . software offered by Key Management was judged to be
inappropriate to effectively meet the needs of the City. The
NCR system did not provide for adequate office automation
products and limited the City's ability to make use of existing
personal computer equipment.
The two remaining bidders, National Computer Systems (NCS) and
Computer Concepts and Services (COSI) offered both software and
hardware capable of meeting the City's requirements.
COMPARISON AND CONCLUSIONS
Both systems will satisfy the needs of the City. The CCSI
proposal provides for the use of a central processor to which
the existing PCs can be attached. •This approach is easier to
operate but has limitations in word processing and may have
performance problems.
The NCS proposal uses networked micro -computers which increase
the effort required to manage the system and increase its
complexity. The intended uses required by the City are
compatible with a networked system. This system will allow the
City -to use the same word processing system at every location.
COST COMPARISION
APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE
TRAINING
OFFICE AUTOMATION SOFTWARE
HARDWARE & SYSTEM SOFTWARE
TOTAL
NCS CCSI
15,000 24,000
600 750
0 2,185
40,000. 37,804
55,600 64,738
The software offered by both vendors appears to be of equal
benefit and usefulness. Either bid would satisfy the
requirements of the City. Because of the difference in cost and
the lack of any major overriding advantage to the CCSI approach
we conclude that the bid by NCS is preferred.
ANALYSIS OF NCS BID
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The 4 packages offered by NCS, Fund Accounting (including cash
receipts and disbursements), Utility Billing and Payroll are.
compatable with City's needs and do not require modification.
These products are used by several municipalites in Minnesota
and Wisconsin. The vendor provides local support and service.
The City can purchase an optional maintenance contract.
OTHER SOFTWARE
The City will be able to use existing products that operate on
the 3 micro -computers presently in use. Because the approach
used by NCS is based on IBM micro -computers, a wide variety of
standard packages is available. No special products (other than
the Appilcation Software) will be purchased from NCS.
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NCS did not bid 'hardware. Their products operate on
micro -computers which are available to the City on State of
Minnesota purchase contracts and other sources. The City would
most likely take quotes from local hardware dealers as well as
use the State Contract.
In addition to the equipment already in use, the following items
would most likely be purchased:
IBM PC/AT with 640 Kb of�memory and a minimum of 30Mb of
disc storage.
3 IBM PCs with 512 Kb of memory.
Network hardware and software to connect the computers.
1 Letter quality printer with a sheet feeder.
1 High-speed dot matrix printer with tractor feed.
Costs for these items is estimated to be less than $40,000.
The software offered in this bid operates on IBM micocomputers
and the bidder recommends "networking" the City's existing
computers with 1 or 2 IBM PC/ATs. The 'networking concept
permits individual computers to access software and data files
stored on a central disk storage system, as well as the
capability to operate the Application Packages from any of the
computers attached to the network.
Networking is a relatively recent technology which offers
several advantages over a single multi-user computer. Some of
these advantages are:
Flexibility to expand the system without major upgrades to
existing equipment.
Better efficiency in areas where high use ofioffice
automation, such as word processing and electronic
spreadsheet, is required.
Ability to use "off-the-shelf" products developed for
micro -computers.
Protection against delays caused by breakdowns by permitting
use of an alternate processor if one of the computers
becomes in -operable.
Some of the disadvantages associated with the use of netwarks
are as follows:
Processes which require heavy access to the central disk
storage can reduce response to other users.
. System operation is more complex and requires more
diligent management.
SUMMARY
The NCS bid with the necessary hardware is the lowest cost bid.
Major items of concern are the capability to expand disk storage
as applications are added and the networking approach.
The investment in this system will be recovered in less than 3
-• years which is well within the useful life of the system. If
the City needed to install a central processor in the. future,
almost all of the hardware used by this system could be attached
and used by such a system, the NCS software would have to be
replaced.
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ANALYSIS OF CCSI/IBM BID
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
CCSI software meets the requirements of the City with minor
modifications to the Utility Billing system to accommodate the
sewer billing rate based on winter quarter water consumption.
The systems offered include Fund Accounting with receipts and
disbursements, Utility Billing and Payroll.
CCSI is based in St. Cloud and has municipal software installed
In both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
OTHER SOFTWARE
IBM word processing, data retrieval and report writer software
for the IBM System 36 computer would be purchased from IBM and
was included in their hardware bid.
HARDWARE
CCSI software operates on an IBM System 36 multi-user
mini -computer. The system will allow attachment of the existing
IBM PCs as terminals. We recommend this step be taken, both to
utilize existing equipment and to allow attachment of non -IBM
printers.
Cost of this system could be reduced if printer other than those
bid by IBM are used. Printers of comparable quality and
performance are available at much lower cost than those offered.
IBM provides for attachment of these printer through IBM PCs.
The System 36 is adequate for the City's requirements. It
offers simplicity of operation and can be expanded to meet
future needs.
SUMMARY
Major concern with this approach is the use of office
automation. The attachment of IBM PCs will mean the use of two
different word processing programs, as well as difficulty in
storing and retrieving data between the 36 and the micros.
Both the purchase cost and the maintenance costs are higher than
the estimate. The investment in this system will be recovered
in less than 4 years which is well within the useful life of
this system.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO '
March 20, 1986
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Cqo% or
FROM: James E. Danielson
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Spanjers, Final Plat
Case No. 85-17
DISCUSSION:
Council held.an informal hearing to consider the Valley Curve Estates
;plat in September 1985. The Council had.notified the "entire" neighborhood
not just those within 350 feet as the law requires. As a.result of that.
hearing, Council reduced the number of lots by one and approved the'prelimi-
•nary plat. The final plat'has now been prepared according to that approval
and is attached.
There are a number of items that need to be agreed upon in conjunction
with the final approval of this plat,`staff has prepared and attached a
'Developer's Agreement that addresses those concerns.
RECOMMENDATION:
Subject to Mr. Spanjers signing the attached Developer's Agreement
staff would recommend approval of the final plat.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council desires to implement the staff recommendation they should
pass a motion authorizing the Mayor to execute the Developer's Agreement on
behalf of the City and pass a motion adopting Resolution No. 86- _
RESOLUTIONf APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR 'VALLEY -CURVE ESTATES -.----
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DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT CONCERNING SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
ON THE 3.16 ACRES LOCATED IN LOT 7, SOMMERSET HILLS ADDITION
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
This Agreement, made and entered into this :day of
1986, by by and between the City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota,
(hereinafter called the "City") and George T. Spanjers, 7411 Boreman Avenue
East, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55075, (hereinafter called the..,
"Developer").
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, Developer proposes a plat for a single family development in
Mendota Heights .to be know as Valley Curve Estates, consisting of 5 single
family lots on'approximately 3.16 acres on Lot 7, Sommerset Hills Subdivi-
sion, in Mendota'Heights, more particularly shown on the plat'as Valley
Curve Estates; and
WHEREAS, public services are needed by the Developer from Mendota
Heights in order to proceed with Lots 2,-3 and 4 of said development;
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed by and between the two parties as
r'4{ follows:
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1. Developer will petition the City for needed public improvements to
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r*. include deferred assessments (sanitary sewer, and water services
and streets). Developer agrees to pay $450.00 escrow to the City
as per Ordinance 1503.
2. Developer will provide at no cost to the City all needed temporary
construction easements to install said improvements.and those
permanent, right of way and easements, necessary for said public
improvements.
3. After the petition is received, Mendota Heights will proceed as
expeditiously as possible to cause public improvements to be
installed.
4. Developer acknowledges that there is a $2,400 park contribution
due to the City as per Ordinance 301, Section 6 as ammended by
Resolution No. 80-16. The amount of $600.00 is due.before the
plat is to be executed by the City and $1,800 is due by January 1,
1987.
5. In addition to some new utility construction that is needed for
Lots 2, 3 and 4, the Developer owes the City for some past as-
sessments that were deferred. Developer agrees to pay those
deferments as follows:
Principal & Interest
Due Now
Sanitary Sewer $5,518.42
Watermain 6,033.47
Street (Marie Ave.) -0-
Total
$11,541.89
Principal to be Assessed
$ 631.58
690.53
8,100.00
$8,422.11
6. No building permits will be issued for Lots 2, 3 and 4 until
sanitary sewer and water services are installed.
7. Developer agrees to change the drainage and utility easement along
the east boundary of the plat to.be 20 feet wide. Developer
•agrees to eliminate the small triangular portion of area sur-
rounded by easement on the west side of Lot 5 and make the entire
area easement.
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Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
Kevin D. Frazell, City Administrator
DEVELOPER
George T. Spanjers
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PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATER AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND
WAIVER OF HEARING
The undersigned, being the owner of the following described property
situated in the City of Mendota Heights, in the County of Dakota and State
of Minnesota, to -wit:
Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Valley Curve Estates
Pursuant to the provisions of M.S.A. 429.031, Subd. 3, the undersigned
hereby petitions the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights to
construct and extend said City's Sanitary Sewer, Water Systems so as to
directly serve the above described property and to assess the entire cost of
said improvements (including the cost of any land or easement acquisition
hereby f uther specifically waives the requirement of any hearing of said
improvements and assessments therefore and further waives the requirement
of publication and mailed notice of or with respect to any such hearing or
hearings.
The undersigned further agrees tb donate to the City of Mendota Heights
any easements over the above described property required for said project.
Dated:
John J. Spanjers
George T. Spanjers
Marilou Spanjers
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR
VALLEY CURVE ESTATES
WHEREAS, a final plat for Valley Curve Estates has been submitted 'to
the Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said final plat and finds the
same in order.
THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the final plat of Valley Curve Estates submitted at this
meeting be and the same is hereby approved;
2. That the appropriate City officials be and they are hereby
authorized to execute the final plat on behalf of the City of
Mendota Heights.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 24th day of
March, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
r= BY
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 19, 1986
r TO: Mayor, City Council and City ds�rator
FROM: James E. Danielson
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Sewers, Water, Streets
Bisanz Plans and Specifications
Job No. 8233
Improvement No. 82, Project No. 7
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Attached are the plans for the Bisanz project, I will have the specifi-
cations available Monday night. This project is the sanitary sewer exten-
Ir sion to serve the property west of St. Thomas Academy. It is a very expen-
sive project for the amount of property to be served because a lift station
that will serve the entire area along Mendota Heights Road between I -35E and
Dodd Road has to be constructed and because a good portion of the project
fronts on St. Thomas Academy property. Staff was concerned about the amount
of assessments to be deferred so we had a meeting to discuss the assessments
and possible alternatives. It was felt that St. Thomas Academy will not now
benefit from the project and would most likely have their assessments de-
ferred. The school is a very successful one and staff doubts that the City,
if assessments are deferred, would ever collect the deferred assessments.
As a result of our meeting, staff changed their opinion and now feels that
the remaining (non St. Thomas Academy) assessable property is benefiting
enought from the project that they could pick up the St. Thomas Academy
assessment. We have recalculated the assessments using this approach and
the estimated front foot assessment would go from $35.00 per foot to $48.00
per foot for sanitary sewer.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the assessment scheme be changed so that St.
Thomas Academy be removed from the roll and the remaining properties pay
that share. Staff further recommends that the plans and specifications be
approved and bids be ordered.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Council needs to consider staff's newly proposed assessment scheme and
give their guidance concerning it. If Council approves of the plans and
specifications they should pass a motion adopting Resolution No. 86- ,
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVER-
TISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE BISANZ PROPERTY AND ADJACENT
AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 82, PROJECT NO. 7).
City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 86—
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE
BISANZ PROPERTY AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 82, PROJECT NO. 7)
WHEREAS, the City Engineer reported that the proposed improvements and
construction thereof were feasible and desirable and further reported on the
proposed costs of said improvements and construction thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore directed that the City Engineer
proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for said
improvements and has presented such plans and specifications to the City
Council for approval.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the plans and specifications for said improvements be and
they are hereby in all respects approved.
2. That the City Clerk with the aid and -assistance of the City Engi—
neer be and is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids
for said improvements all in accordance with the applicable Minnesota
Statutes, such bids to be received at the City Hall of the City of
Mendota Heights by 10:00 o'clock A.M., Thursday, May 1, 1986, at which
time they will be publicly opened in the City Council Chambers of the
City Hall by the City Engineer will then be tabulated, and will then be
considered by the City Council at its next regular Council meeting.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 24th day of
March, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 19, 1986
TO: Mayor, City Council and City m&� r
FROM: Klayton Eckles
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Sewers, Water, Streets
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Job No. 8610
Improvement No. 86, Project No. 2
DISCUSSION:
The following constitutes a feasibility report for the proposed con-
struction of sanitary and storm sewers, watermains, and streets to serve the
proposed St. Paul's United Methodist Church located.on Dodd Road one half
mile north of Trunk Highway 110.
The 6.5 acre site is comprised of rolling open terrain, bounded on the
west by Dodd Road and on the east by the Warrior Pond parcel. Only the west
half of the parcel is to be developed at this time, while the east half will
remain undeveloped and unserviced. All the utilities serving the church.
will be designed to handle future development of the east half of the parcel
future. extension into the Warrior Pond site. The utilities
design will also have to plan for the possibility of future expansion of.
Trunk Highway 149. The attached drawings show the proposed design taking
these factors into account. In the following discussion of each of the
utilities some of the costs of construction are not included in determining
the assessment rate. This is because some of the costs of the utilities
should be designated as deferred assessments on the eastern portion of the
parcel, since the eastern portion is deriving some benefit from this pro-
ject.
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UTILITIES
Approximately 580 feet of sanitary sewer will be installed at an esti-
mated cost of $27,160. This cost includes a jacked crossing under existing
Dodd Road, service -stubs, appurtenances, overhead fees and contingencies.
Sixty percent of the cost of the jacked crossing, and 60% of the cost for
hookup to the existing sewer should be assessed to the eastern portion of
the property because this is a future benefit. After deductions of future
benefits the assessments per front foot for sanitary sewers amounts to
$21.71 per front foot for 830 feet.
The total cost of 545 linear feet of 6 inch watermain with appurten-
ances is estimated at $23,380, including overhead, fees and contingencies.
Sixty percent of the cost to hook up to an existing 16 inch watermain along
Dodd Road should be assessed to future development of the eastern portion of
the parcel. After adjustment the assessable cost is then $18,880, or based
on 830 assessable front footage, $22.75 per linear foot.
Total cost of storm sewer, including overhead, fees and contingencies,
is $27,790. After deductions of assessments to the eastern parcel this
amounts to $25,990 or $0.13 per square foot.
The street will be constructed only far enough to serve the church
itself. The cost of constructing the 515 linear feet of bituminous street
with curb and gutter, including overhead, fees and contingencies, is
$43,750. .The church has agreed to donate the entire 60 feet of right-of-way
to construct the street. Normally when a street is constructed along a
property line both owners contribute an equal amount of right-of-way for
road construction, so in this case the church may be donating more than its
fair share. For this reason the Council may decide that the church should
be compensated in some way. If the Council does decide to compensate the
church for the extra donation two possible courses of action include:
1. Reduce the church's assessments by an amount equal or less than -
the value of the extra donated land and increase the assessments to Houchens
by a like amount.
2. Increase the assessments of both the church and Houchens and then
pay the church cash to acquire the entire 60 feet of right-of-way. G�
COST SUMMARY
Item Construction Cost
Sanitary,Sewer $27,160
Watermain $23,380
Storm Sewer $27,790
Street $43,750
TOTAL $122,080
ASSESSMENTS
The entire cost of constructing utilities to serve the church and
adjacent properties is proposed to be assessed. Using the figures from the
cost estimate the proposed total assessment would be $79.36 per front foot
for sewer, water, and streets, and $0.13 per square foot for storm sewer.
The allocation of assessments recommended by staff breaks the assessments
into four categories: assessments to the church property, assessments to
the Houchen's property, future benefit assessments to the eastern portion of
the church property, and future benefit assessments to the eastern portion
of the Houchen's property. The future assessments to both properties are
due to the benefit received as a result of this project. Breaking assess-
ments down in each category by the various utilities yields the following:
Proposed Assessments to the
Church Property
Utility
Assessment
Footage
Assessment
Future Benefit
''Rate
Assessed to East r
Sanitary Sewer
$21.71
415 LF
$ 8,595
$ 4,985
Watermain
22.75
415 LF
9,440
2,250
Storm Sewer
.13
.99,500 SF
12,900
900
Street
34.90
505 LF
17,625
4,250
Sub—Total
$48,560
$12,385
Proposed Assessments to the
Houchens Property
Utility
Assessment
Footage
Assessment
Future Benefit
Rate
Assessed to Eases P
Sanitary Sewer
$21.71
415 LF
$ 8,595
$ 4,985
Watermain
22.75
415 LF
9,440
2,250
Storm Sewer
.13
101,000 SF
13,090
900
Street
34.90
505 LF
17,625
4,250
Sub—Total $48,750 $12,385
TOTAL $97,310 $24,770
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the construction of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm
sewer and streets to serve St. Paul's United Methodist Church and adjacent
areas. On the basis of the request for public utilities to serve the
proposed St. Paul's United Methodist Church, it is possible and feasible to
do so using the method shown on the attached preliminary design drawings.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the Council concurs with staffs recommendation, Council should
decide on a method of compensation for the extra right-of-way donated by the
church and a motion adopting Resolution No. 86- RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SANITARY.SEWER, WATER,
STORM SEWER, AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 2).
City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT
AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SANITARY
SEWER, WATER, STORM SEWER, AND STREET IMPROVE-
MENTS TO SERVE ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 2)
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has submitted his report to the City Council with
respect to the proposed construction of the following improvements to serve
St. Paul's United Methodist Church and ajacent areas, to -wit:
The construction of an extension to the City's sanitary sewer
system, including appurtenances and incidentals thereto, and the
acquisition of easements, and the reconstruction where necessary of
streets and easementsin the areas hereinafter more particularly
described.
The construction of a storm sewer system including appurtenances
and incidentals thereto and the acquisition of easements, in and for
the area hereinafter more particularly described.
The construction of an extension to the City's water distribution
system including appurtenances and incidentals thereto, and the acqui-
sition of easements, and the reconstruction where necessary of streets
and easements in the area hereinafter more particularly described.
The construction of street improvements consisting of the acquisi-
tion of easements and the grading, stabilization, drainage and bitumi-
nous surfacing, and the construction of concrete curbs and gutters on
the streets to be situated in the area hereinafter more particularly
described.
WHEREAS, the area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is situated
within the City of Mendota Heights in Dakota County, Minnesota, and is more
particularly described as follows:
North 457.2 feet of South 490.2 feet of the South half (S1/2) of the
Northeast Quarter (NEI/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) East of Dodd Road
except the East 180 feet.
WHEREAS, in said report said City Engineer reported that the proposed im-
provements and construction thereof were feasible and desirable and further
reported on the proposed costs of said improvements.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota as follows:
1. That the report of said City Engineer be and is hereby re-
ceived.
2. That a public hearing on said improvements be held on Tuesday, April 15,
1986 at 7:45 o'clock P.M. at the Mendota Heights City Hall 750 South Plaza
,Drive in the City of Mendota Heights.
3. That the City Clerk, with the aid and assistance of the City Attorney,
be and is hereby authorized and directed to prepare a notice of said hearing
and to cause said notice to be published and mailed to the owners of the
property situated within said area, all in accordance with applicable
Minnesota Statutes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 24th day of
March, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
I CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 19, .1986
TO: Mayor, City Council and Ci Kd#'Itrator
FROM: James E. Danielson
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Feasibility
Furlong Addition
Job No. 8616
Improvement No. 86, Project No. 4
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The City Council at their March 4,•1986 meeting conducted a public
hearing considering the LeMay Lake feasibility report. This was a report:
that recommended a course of action for controlling the water level of Lake
LeMay. Residents living in the area who were to be assessed were at the
hearing. Many of them objected to the City installing a storm water project
without addressing the sanitary sewer and watermain problem at the same
time.
The Council closed the storm sewer public hearing and took no action on
the project. Mr. Bernie Biesner was to circulate a petition around the
neighborhood requesting that the City prepare a feasibility study addressing
the Furlong Addition sanitary sewer and watermain question. The petition is
now completed and is attached.
This feasibility report will be a complicated one involving some field
work. With the amount of work already underway this spring, staff could
need up to three months to prepare it. If this is the case, the report .
would be done for Council review and approval the first meeting June and
public notices would be mailed for a hearing in July. It will be the middle
to late summer before plans and specifications could be ordered and not
nearly enough time to complete a project this year. If the storm sewer and
sanitary sewer and watermain project are tied together, both projects will
be delayed until 1987.
The appropriate resolution ordering the requested feasibility report
has been prepared and is attached.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The storm water project could go ahead by itself and a sanitary
sewer and watermain project considered separately. With this alternative
' the storm water project could be done in 1986 and the sanitary sewer and
f1 VA) watermain project in 1987.
2. The storm water project could be delayed and considered as part of
the Sanitary Sewer and Watermain project-. This project could be started in "
1986 but would not be completed until 1987.
3. One or both projects killed.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Select an alternative.
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RESOLUTION NO. 86 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAINS TO SERVE
FURLONG ADDITION (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 4)
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City Council requesting sanitary -
sewer, storm sewer, water and street improvements to serve Furlong Addition
and adjacent areas.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the above described petition be and is hereby accepted by
the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights.
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2. That the City Engineer be and is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare a feasibility study as to whether said proposed improvements
are feasible, whether said improvements should best be made as proposed
or in connection with some other improvement, and as to the estimated
cost of said improvement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this•25th day of
March, 1986.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
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By
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
CITY OF MEENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Adm'st o
FROM: James E. Danielson
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: North End Street Construction
MSA Project No. 140-108-06
Job No. 7843
Improvement No. 79, Project No. 3
DISCUSSION:
March 20, 1986
The bids for the North End Street Improvement project`were opened on
March 11, 1986. There were 10 bidders as follows:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Pine Bend Paving $293,689.94
Ace Blacktop, Inc. 301,108.50
Alexander Construction Co. :303,758.00
Robert W. Moore Company 309,703.00
Preferred Paving, Inc. 329,288.75
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. 330,824.10
McNamara Contracting Company 334,350.20
M. Danner Trucking, Inc. 343,826.00
Ashbach Construction Company 350,617.45
S, L & K Corporation 420,442.00
Engineer's Estimate 344,000.00
As you can see the bids came in under estimate (bituminous and storm sewer
costs are down and curb and gutter was about $1.00 per foot less than expected).
We have a clause in the specifications that allows the City 60 days to review the
bids before we have to award the contract. Staff feels that we should use this
time to conduct an assessment hearing to determine if the City will be contested
on the assessments. Lie also promised the neighborhood that we would meet with
them again to determine the final scope of the project. If you will recall there
were two options; curb and gutter on Chippewa Avenue only and curb and gutter
throughout. We agreed at the time of the first hearing to make provisions in the
contract for either option. Now that the bids are in, we can more accurately
estimate the storm sewer and street assessment rates:
Cost Cost
Per Front Ft. Per Square Ft.
Street Storm
` Full curb and gutter (from bid) $10.40 0.087
Full curb and gutter (from Feasibility Report) 14.00 0.13
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Staff feels that the costs are very favorable and that the full curb and
gutter option should be selected. Assessment for a typical 80''X 120'. lot
totally in the storm district would be $1,667. As you recall there are two
sources of funding assistance for this project, Municipal State Aid and Community
Development Block Grant. Dakota County HRA will be administering the CDBG assis-
tance but needs the City to select the way of distributing funds. They have
prepared a memo that lists the options that I have attached.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the curb and gutter throughout option be selected and
that the Option A choice #2 for CDBG be utilized. We also recommend that assess-
ment rates of $10.50 per front foot for streets and $0.09 per square foot for
storm sewer be established. This is slightly higher than estimated assessment
but it will insure that there is adequate money to cover final costs. If there
turns out to be a surplus, the final roll can be amended to reflect the lesser
amount.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council desires to implement the staff recommendation they should pass a
motion adopting Resolution No. 86- , RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR CHIPPEWA AVENUE,
ELLEN STREET, GARDEN LANE, HIAWATHA AVENUE, FREMONT AVENUE, MUNICIPAL STATE AID
PROJECT NO. 140-108-01 AND ADJACENT AREAS (NORTH END STREETS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 79,
PROJECT NO. 3) and Resolution No. 86- RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING ON
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CHIPPEWA AVENUE, ELLEN STREET, GARDEN LANE, HIAWATHA AVENUE,
FREMONT AVENUE, MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT NO. 140-108-01 AND ADJACENT AREA
STREET IMPROVEMENTS (NORTH END STREETS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 3). They
should also give staff direction on the CDBG alternatives they want followed.
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Serving People and Communities
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim Danielson, Mendota Heights City Engineer
FROM: Lee Smith, Dakota County HRA
SUBJECT: ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT
DATE: March 18, 1986
VANV i A t,V UIN 1 Y
HOUSING &
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
2496 - 145th STREET WEST
ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068
612-423-4800
Pursuant to our discussion on 3/17/86, the following:is a summary of the City's
options for setting up an assessment abatement program for the North End
Improvements.•
A. If the capital cost of the public improvement is totally paid from non-CDBG
funds, assessments can be totally or partially paid for households owned or
.occupied by low or moderate income persons. It is necessary that such per-
sons apply for the assessment abatement and have their income verified.
The City's choices under this situation are:
1) Pay 100% of the assessment for eligible household on a first-come first-
served basis until all funds are spent.
2) Spread the available assessment abatement funding uniformly over all
eligible applicants. To do this, you would have to take applications
for a limited time period in order to determine the total number of
households to be assisted.
3) Provide different levels of assistance.to low and moderate income
households.
For example, you might choose to pay 100% of assessments against low
income households, then spread the remaining funds over all moderate
income households. Again, applications would be accepted for a limited
time only.
4) The assistance could be provided in the form of a direct grant with no
payback, or as a deferred loan, whereby the amount of the assessment
abatement is paid back upon sale or transfer of the property to someone
other than the original applicant. Funds recovered placed in a
revolving account for reuse for CDBG eligible activities.
5) You may choose to pay assessments on property occupied by low or
moderate income persons but not owned by them, or limit the assistance
to owner -occupied housing.
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B. If CDBG funds are used to pay any portion of the capital costs of the public
improvement, no assessments can be levied against property owned and
occupied by low income households unless sufficient CDBG funds are available
to pay 100% of all assessments against such property. The portion of the
capital cost of the improvement paid by CDBG funds cannot be assessed.
Dakota County HRA will provide assistance to you in establishing a policy guide
once you have made your decision as to how you wish to set up the assessment
abatement program. Staff will also be made available to take applications and
verify eligibility for the program at such times and locations .as you wish to
establish. Please keep us informed so that such assistance can be arranged.
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City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR CHIPPEWA AVENUE, ELLEN STREET,
GARDEN LANE, HIAWATHA AVENUE, FREMONT AVENUE, MUNICIPAL STATE AID
PROJECT NO. 140-108-01 AND ADJACENT AREAS
(NORTHEND STREETS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 3)
WHEREAS, contracts have heretofore been let for the construction of the
following described improvement:
The installation of a bituminous overlay on,all the above streets
together with a limited amount of Storm Sewer, including appurtenances
and incidentals thereto to serve the above streets.and adjacent areas
(which improvements have heretofore been known and designated as Im-
provement No. 79, Project No. 3)
NOT THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights as follows:
1. That the total cost of the above described improvements shall
be assessed against all properties benefited by said improvements.
2. That the City Clerk with. the aid and assistance of the City.
Engineer be and is hereby authorized and directed to prepare the sepa-
rate assessment roll for the above described improvements showing the
proper amount to be assessed against each of the lots, pieces or par-
cels of land benefited by said improvements.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 24th day of
March, 1986.
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' CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
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By
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CHIPPEWA AVENUE,
ELLEN STREET, GARDEN LANE, HIAWATHA AVENUE, FREMONT AVENUE, MUNICIPAL STATE
AID PROJECT NO. 140-108-01 AND ADJACENT AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS
(NORTHEND STREETS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 3)
WHEREAS, contracts have heretofore been let for the construction of the
following described improvements: •
The installation of a bituminous overlay on all the above streets
together with a limited amount of Storm Sewer, including appurtenances
and incidentals thereto•to serve the above streets and adjacent areas
(which improvements have heretofore been known and designated as
Improvement No. 79, Project No. 3)
and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk, with the aid and assistance of the City Engineer,
was previously directed by the City Council to prepare the assessment roll
for the above described improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified the City Council that a proposed as-
sessment roll for the above described improvements has been completed and•
filed in her office for public inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That a public hearing on said proposed assessment roll shall
be held at the Mendota Heights City Hall at 750 South Plaza Drive, in
the City of Mendota Heights, on Tuesday, April 15, 1986, at 8:30
o'clock P.M.
>. 2. That the City Clerk, with the aid and assistance of the City
Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and attend to
the publication and mailing of the necessary notices of said hearing,
all in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 24th day of
March, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 20, 1986
TO: Mayor, City Council and City ingrfor
FROM: Lawrence E. Shaughnessy, Jr., Treasurer
SUBJECT: Noise Committee Position Response
HISTORY
The recent Governor's Task Force on Aircraft Noise has placed the burdon of
action back to the Metropolitan Airport Commission. The Metropolitan Airport
Commission has appointed a "blue ribbon" committee to carry out actions recommended
by the Task Force and the Metropolitan Airport Commission.
This committee has been appointed without representation from Dakota County,
an area which is subject to some 60 percent of the current aircraft noise. Several
communities felt that the Dakota County area should present to the Metropolitan
Airport Commission a statement as to our feelings on the issues to be addressed,
and the attached Draft Position Paper is the result of several meetings between
the communities.
ACTION
We feel that if the Council concurs with the statements in the paper, they
should indicate their support, and become a party to the paper.
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Attachment
DRAFT
POSITION PAPER
I. The Governor's Task force on Airport Noise recommendations
should become integral to MAC's noise abatement plans.
The Task Force compiled a list of eighteen recommendations
to address the issue of airport noise. Although the
Governor has chosen to hold this report in abeyance until
the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has been
allowed to prepare its report on noise abatement
strategies, the Task Force recommendations retain their
validity. The MAC has recommended or is studying numerous
elements of the Task Force report in its own 17 -Point Plan
and in the F.A.R. ' Part 150 Study. Due to the significance
accorded them by representatives of the community, the MAC
should emphasize the Task•Force recommendations as a part
of its noise abatement strategy.
II. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) must come to
regard the control and minimization of aircraft noise as a
public interest that is as important as the promotion of
air traffic and commerce. Acceptance of this overriding
principle is especially important now that Governor
Perpich has designated the MAC as the lead state agency
for the control of aircraft noise. Past MAC performance,
however, suggests that noise abatement has been treated
as a secondary, 'housekeeping' concern. The current
landing fees schedule and determinant criteria are
examples of this tendency. Fees are set with reference to
an agreed list of objective operational factors, but the
'noise' performance of the Airport's users is not a part
of this formula. Perhaps, the statutory authority,
duties, and responsibilities of the MAC, MPCA and other
state agencies need amendment; to more clearly express the
importance of aircraft noise abatement.
III. The specter of economic harm should not b•e automatically
raised and asserted to undermine the feasibility of
proposed noise abatement measures. Too often, the
possibility of lost jobs, or, economic damage to the
Airport and its users is injected into the public debate
without credible supporting evidence. The result is that
the viability of the most, direct and assertive noise
control proposals comes into question, and the public
discussion shifts to easier and less financially intrusive
noise abatement methods (such as operational measures that
disperse, rather than reduce, aircraft noise). As a
protector of the public interest in peace and quiet, the
MAC must more aggressively develop concrete and
comprehensive information on the economic consequences of
individual abatement proposals. To undertake this role,
the MAC needs to assume a clearer, "arm's length" position ;}
vis-a-vis the economic interests of Airport users.
Perhaps, state statutes should also place a burden of
proof on aircraft operators to demonstrate that individual
noise control proposals would cause them unreasonable
economic hardship.
IV. Neither the specter of legal action nor the possibility
of a litigation setback should be automatically raised and
asserted to undermine the feasibility of proposed noise
abatement measures. Like the fear of economic harm, a
fear of legal ramifications is also injected continuously
into the public debate on aircraft noise abatement, and
timidity results. In the past, the MAC has too
conveniently invoked the federal regulatory power over
Interstate Commerce as an absolute barrier to local noise
control efforts. If the MAC is to serve as a protector of
the public interest in peace and quiet, it must be willing
to aggressively push for solutions, even if legal issues
must be confronted along the way. 'Perhaps, state statutes
need to clarify or establish a relationship between the
MAC and the State Attorney General that, empowers the
latter to litigate a legitimate role for programs of local
aircraft noise regulation and reduction. In the
alternative, they may choose to support litigation at the
federal level through NOISE or the AIOC.
V. Local programs of aircraft noise regulation and reduction
must be accompanied by coordinated and concurrent national
efforts. At a minimum, local Airports which choose to
implement substantive noise abatement programs must be
assured that they will not incur positions of undue
economic disadvantage in the national marketplace.
Although the past efforts of the MAC in national forums
are to be applauded, it is also suggested that a national
'blue-ribbon' panel be established to work on the aircraft
noise issue. The panel could provide linkage between
local programs while also addressing aspects of the issue
that ar.e federal in scope or in solution. To encourage
national attention, state and local officials need to
impress federal legislators with the need and local demand
for action.
VI. National efforts must focus on reductions of aircraft
noise at its source. Specific means to achieve this end
are the reduction of the intensity and quantity of noise
events. Noise event.intensity can be reduced through the
encouragement of Stage III technology aircraft and
strictly enforced bans on Stage I *and II aircraft
manufacture and operations. Only a combination of
positive incentives and careful regulation can bring this
about in a timely manner. Limitation of noise event
quantity can be achieved through limited federal re -
regulation to prevent shifts of local advantage. Such
efforts can serve to augment local operational efforts for e
noise abatement.
VII. The evaluation and use of aircraft noise abatement
measures should be consistent with existing, long-term
metropolitan planning processes. The MAC should not
encourage the establishment of new air traffic corridors
over existing residential_ neghborhoods that were developed
in accordance with mandatory metropolitan plans. The
MAC's support for use of a new 1800 heading procedure for
Runway 22 departures (which shifts planes to routes over
pre_existin.q residential areas in several communities),
violates this principle and should be withdrawn. In
contrast, a proposed routing of Runway 22 departures over
the commercial -industrial sectors that line westbound I-
494, near the airport, may be an excellent example of how
noise abatement concerns and land use considerations
should mesh. Strict adherence to the Eagan -Mendota
Heights corridor, (with its underlying compatible land
uses), for the parallel runways provides another example
of consistency between land use and, air traffic. In
addition, an effort on the part of the MAC, MPCA and
Metropolitan Council to develop uniform noise planning
contours will assist communities to come into compliance
with all such planning criteria.
VIII. The MAC should apply a portion of its noise abatement
resources to the compilation of a deatiled, statistically
accurate data base of operations and noise information
for the general public. Communities lack the resources
to compile such data bases, giving the MAC and the
airline industry a monopoly on airport noise information.
The MAC should dedicate itself to timely and comprehensive
monitoring and study of noise issues. Monthly operations
summaries, noise monitoring results, engine run-up
occurance,data and other pertinent information must be
readily accesible to the communities to allow a rational
understanding of and studied approach to airport noise
planning issues.
IX. Measures that would reduce cumulative noise levels should
be preferred over measures that merely disperse or shift
aircraft noise. Dispersion only masks aircraft noise and
does not reduce it. In essence, it multiplies the number
of people subjected to aircraft noise. Dispersion also
tends to set community against community and therefore is
counterproductive to the development of a coordinated,
regional effort. Dispersion, as an abatement technique,
can be recognized whenever its proponents begin to speak
about shifting some of the noise to ill-defined "less
populated areas". Put'more bluntly, the procedure
involves the partial shifting of noise from south
Minneapolis, Bloomington and Richfield to the 100,000+
residents of Burnsville, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Inver
Grove Heights and Savage.
X. If dispersion methods must be used, they should be clearly
recognized as processes for the allocation of adverse
environmental impacts among communities. Fundamental
fairness requires that affected communities have"full and
proportionate participation and decisionmaking power in
these allocations. In more concrete terms, this means
that the MAC, and especially its noise advisory group
(MASAC), must have a membership that is geographically
balanced among communities that suffer aircraft noise.
Even communities; downrange should be informed of
operational changes increasing overflights of their cities
to afford them a chance to respond within the appropriate
forums. Also, the MAC should never support changes in the
dispersion of aircraft noise without first engaging in
public hearing and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
processes. In this way, the MAC merely commits itself to
the same procedural standards that cities must observe
when proposing to significantly impact their residents and
property owners.
XI. The 'MAC should be encouraged to exercise its taxing and
other revenue generating resources, including designated
federal funds in support of noise abatement. These funds
could be used for retrofitting residential sound insula-
tion and "buyouts" of homes suffering the worst noise
impacts. These measures would produce immediate benefits
for the Airport's neighbors and would help bridge the
timespan until the quieter Stage III aircraft are
commonplace. They are also preferable to dispersion as a
noise control technique because their relief is constant
and effective, even if air traffic increases in future
years.
XII. Aircraft noise should be clearly recognized as a
detrimental by-product of profitable business activity.
Primary responsibility for paying for the control of the
noise should therefore lie with the key beneficiaries of
that business activity; the users of the Airport.
differential landing fees, 'time-of-dav' rates, and other
noise performance criteria should be essential mechanisms
for addressing noise concerns. At the same time,
expansion at the Airport should be limited until a
mutually agreed program for aircraft noise control is
established. In short, the regulatory focus should be
enhancing on the abatement performance of aircraft
operators, and not on increasing the accommodation of
aircraft noise by the Airport's residential neighbors.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
TO: Mayor and City Councijl�
FROM: Kevin D. Fra / / -
City Admi trator
March 13, 1986
SUBJECT: Resolution Regarding Improvements to TH 13
Attached is a copy of the Joint Resolution of the cities of Lilydale
and Mendota Heights concerning traffic control on Trunk Highway 13. This
resolution adopts a petition to the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
requesting certain improvements to be made to TH 13.
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It is my understanding that this resolution and petition were developed
" by the Joint Committee, on which Councilmembers Blesener and Hartmann served.
The resolution was adopted by the Lilydale City Council on February 20th, and
is before the Mendota Heights Council for its consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Councilmembers Blesener and Hartmann recommend adoption of the resolution.
ACTION REQUIRED
If Council concurs with the recommendation, it should pass a motion adopt-
ing the resolution.
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attachment
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITIES OF
LILYDALE AND MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CONTROL ON HIGHWAY 13
WHEREAS, The Cities of Mendota Heights and Lilydale are seriously concerned with safety
on Highway 13 within the boundaries of the two cities; and
WHEREAS, The City Councils of both cities believe that traffic controls on Highway 13
are wholly inadequate to protect the citizens of Lilydale and Mendota Heights as well as
other persons who use the portion of Highway 13 that is within the boundaries of the
two cities.
THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cities of Mendota Heights and Lilydale, Minnesota
jointly endorse the attached petition relating to safety on Highway 13 within the boundaries
of the two cities.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lilydale this 0-0 day of 1986.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of ,
1986
, Mayor
A ttest:
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PETITION
TO: Minnesota Department„ of Transportation
FROM: City Council of the City of Lilydale
City Council of the City of Mendota Heights
WHEREAS, a portion of Highway 13 lies within the boundaries of Lilydale and Mendota
Heights, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Councils of both cities that Highway 13 is unsafe for
the following reasons:
1)
Ineffective traffic control,
2)
Lack of turning lanes,
3)
Crossover from exit ramp of 35E to Victoria Avenue,
4)
Dangerous access from Victoria and Lexington Avenues onto Highway 13,
5)
Stacking of cars exiting from 35E onto Highway 13,
6)
Continuing commerical and residental development adding more traffic, and
7)
In the last 5 years there have been 78 accidents involving property damage and
31 accidents in which people have been injured, including 2 accidents in which
people have been killed on the portion of Highway 13 that lies within the two
cities.
NOW THEREFORE, the Cities of Lilydale and Mendota Heights hereby jointly petition the
Minnesota
Department of Transportation, as follows:
1. That
Highway 13 be made a parkway through Mendota Heights and Lilydale.
2. That
the maximum speed limit on the portion of Highway 13 that lies in Mendota
Heights and Lilydale between the north-east side of the Diamond Jim Shopping Center
and
the south-west side of the intersection of Highway 13 and Lexington Avenue
be reduced from 40 m.p.h. to 30 m.p.h.
3. That
heavy truck traffic be prohibited except as' necessary to gain access to 35E
from
within the boundaries of Lilydale or Mendota Heights.
4. That traffic access from both sides of 35E and from Victoria Avenue onto Highway
13 and access from Highway 13 onto Victoria Avenue and 35E be controlled by
traffic signals.
5. That "All -Way" stop signs be installed at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and
Highway 13.
6. That the bridge over 35E be widened to support two lanes of traffic in each direction.
7. That access from Highway 13 to 35E be redesigned.
8. That alternatives for the intersection of Highway 13 and Victoria Avenue be explored
now while there is still vacant land in the vicinity.
City of Mendota Heights City of Lilydale
By By
Donal eiss, Goffimission of Roads—
The
oa sThe undersigned, police chief of Mendota Heights and Lilydale, hereby endorses the
above Petition in all respects.
Dennis Delmont
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 13, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council
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FROM: Kevin D. Fra Administrator
SUBJECT: Invitation to Participate in Metropolitan Council I-494 Study
nTgMRRTnm
Attached is a letter from Metropolitan Council Chair Sandra Gardebring,
inviting our participation in a study of the I-494 corridor from the City of
Minnetonka to the 494/35E interchange on the Mendota.Heights/Eagan border.
As indicated in the supporting documentation, this study has been precipitated
by the phenomenal business and residential growth along the 494 strip in
Bloomington and Eden Prairie. The purpose is to come up with a long-range plan for
highway improvements which will accomodate ultimate development in the area.
The report identifies the section of the roadway from Highway 5 near the
airport to the 35E interchange as a "secondary impact area." As a "secondary
impact" area community, we are invited to participate at the level of $7,500,
as opposed to $15,000 for the communities in the primary impact area.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff has no firm recommendation on this issue.
In favor of participating, one could argue that we certainly have a vested
interest in continued viability of the 494 corridor, both on the Dakota County
side of the river, and in Hennepin County. With the opening of the 494 bridge,
" both our resident population and business community are becoming increasingly
linked to Hennepin County. That means that we should rightfully be concerned
about the capacity of 494 to carry traffic in and out of Dakota County.
On the other side, one could certainly say this is primarily a Bloomington
and Hennepin County problem that should be addressed by those on the other side
of the river. With the 494 bridge and Dakota County area section of the inter-
state system only recently opening, one can hope that it will be of adequate
capacity for many years to come. Our participation in the currently proposed
study would require not only $7,500, but a good deal of personal involvement by
City staff, and at least one Councilmember to serve on the project committee.
We may feel that we are not sufficiently interested in this issue to devote
either the money or time.
FINANCING IMPACT
Should Council decide that it wishes to participate in the study, staff
would recommend that the $7,500 be taken from the Tax Increment Financing
District. Adequate funds from the District would be available for our participation.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. To agree to participate in the study by adopting the attached resolutioL
2. To decline to participate in the study, directing staff to send a letter
to Metropolitan Council Chair Gardebring describing -our reasons therefor.
3. Invite a member of the Metropolitan Council's project staff to attend
an upcoming Council meeting to discuss the issue further with Council.
City staff has no strong feelings or recommendations.
ACTION REQUIRED
To chose a course of action and pass a motion accordingly.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -
RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
I-494 STUDY
WHEREAS, I-494 was one of the first Interstate Highways constructed in
the metropolitan area --twenty-six years ago; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, Mn/DOT, RTB, Hennepin County and
affected municipalities recognize the need for improvements to I-494 to
serve existing and expected development in the south and southwest portions
of the metropolitan area and thus have proposed an I-494 Corridor Study be
conducted; and
WHEREAS, a study outline has been prepared showing the objectives and
organization of such.a study, as well as the tasks to be completed; and
WHEREAS, such a study will' require $150-200,000 of consultant services to
supplement the staff commitment of the participants, $90-95,000 of which has
been committed by Mn/DOT, Metropolitan Council and the Regional Transit Board,
if Hennepin County and the municipalities in the primary impact area each
contribute $15,_000, and those in the secondary impact area each contribute
$7,500.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that.the City of Mendota Heights commit to
participation in the I-494 Corridor Study and contribute $7,500 toward consul-
tant services for the study.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 24th day of
March, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area
300 Metro Square Building, 7th and Robert Streets,
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Tel. 612 291-6359/TDD 291-0904
DATE:
March 11, 1986
TO:
I-494 Corridor Study Participants
FROM:
Connie Kozlak
SUBJECT:
Previous Metropolitan Council Participation in Joint Agency
Subarea and Corridor Studies
We indicated
in the Council's letter to your city the precedent
for joint
funding of studies
affecting more than one municipality. As background for
your presentations
to your city councils, the following is a history of Council
participation
in joint agency studies. This shows the cash contribution and
total consultant
fees. In all cases participants donated staff
time as well.
Year
Study Communities Involved _
Cash Cost
1969-72
I-494/100 Bloomington, Edina, Richfield,
MC $12,500
Hennepin County, MTC, Mn/DOT
Orig. Study was
$50,000
Q•�. 1970-73
Northtown Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Blaine,
MC $12,000
Fridley, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove .Total
Cost
$80,500
1972-74
NE Area Ramsey Co., Maplewood, WhiteBear
MC $16,000
Lake, No. St. Paul, Little Canada�,•Total
Cost
Vadnais Hts., Gem Lake, MTC, Mn/DOT $53,700
1975
Shakopee Savage, Shakopee, Jackson Twp.,
MC $12,000
ByPass Scott County, Mn/DOT
Total Cost
$42,000
1.984
TH 7 Study Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Shorewood,
Total $50,000
' Excelsior, Greenwood, Deephaven,
MC,Mn/DOT share
Mn/DOT
$25,000, Comm.
split remaining
$25,000 on pro
rata basis(fut-
ure traffic on
TH 7)
JM 102 6
February 26, 1986
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor, Mendota Heights
750 South Plaza Drive
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
Metropolitan Council
300 Metro Square Building
Seventh and Robert Streets
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Telephone (612) 291-6359
Dear Mayor Lockwood:
The Metropolitan Council has known for many years that I-494 will require
improvements because of the existing and expected development in the
Metropolitan Area. Recent development proposals in the area, such as the Mall
of America and the Homart Development,.have further called attention to the
need for improvements. .
Over the past few months, the Council and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) have discussed the need for an I-494 corridor study to
develop a design concept for transportation facilities in the corridor that is
supportive of orderly and economic development in the Metropolitan Area. The
study is not intended to replace the environmental and final design work that
would be necessary prior to the implementation of any major improvements in the
corridor.
The Regional Transit Board (RTB) has agreed to participate since transit may
play a substantial role in this corridor.
It is also very important that the local communities participate in the
effort. I have attached a proposed study outline delineating the objectives and
organization as well as the tasks to be completed. This outline shows the
significant role of.the communities in all aspects of the study, including
participation on the project management team, assisting with citizen
involvement and land use analysis, and financial participation.
To complete a study of this size by June 1987 will require consultant services
to supplement the staff commitment of the participants. The level of funding
for consultant services would be $150,000 - $200,000.- Commitments have already
been made by Mn/DOT for $50,000, Council for $20,000 and the RTB for $20,000-
25,000. As full participants, Hennepin County and the municipalities in the
primary impact area are being asked to contribute $15,000 for consultant
services. Those municipalities in the secondary impact area have the option of
limited participation on the project management team with a partial
contribution of $7,500 toward consultant services.
Since the early 1970s the Council, state and county highway agencies, and
affected municipalities have joined resources to conduct several corridor or
subarea studies. These include the Northtown Corridor Study, Northeast Area
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Study and the 494/100/Southdale (DMJM) Study, which included Edina, Richfield
and Bloomington. Within the past three months, a TH 7 Corridor Study has begun
with staff and financial participation of six adjacent communities as well as
the Council and Mn/DOT. The precedent is therefore well established in this
Metropolitan Area for affected agencies and municipalities to participate in
all aspects of corridor studies.
I urge your community to formally commit to participate in this study as soon
as possible. The benefits to your -community of having a design concept plan
for I-494 could be substantial, especially in these times of increasing
transportation needs and decreasing resources. For your convenience, I have
attached a sample resolution, but please feel free to draft your own.
I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Sandra S. Gardebring
Chair
cc: Kevin Frazell, Administrato
Attachment
SSG:dpf
February 20, 1986
• Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area
300 Metro Square Building, 7th and Robert Streets
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Tel. 612 291-6359/TDD 291-0904
I-494 CORRIDOR STUDY OUTLINE
I-494 was one of the first Interstate Highways constructed in the
metropolitan area. The design of an interstate highway is typically based
on 20 year traffic projections. The original I-494 four lane freeway was
expanded to 6 lanes east of Highway'100 in the mid- 1960's so even the
upgraded road is reaching the end of this 20 year period.
The Metropolitan Council has known for many years that I-494 will require
improvements because of the expected development in the south and southwest
portions of the metropolitan area. Our Long -Range Transportation Plan
recognizes the need to increase the carrying capacity of I-494 to the
equivalent of 6 lanes west of Highway 100 to Highway 169 in Eden Prairie.
It also identifies the need to upgrade interchanges at Cedar Avenue and
24th Avenue. Further improvements were also identified in the Airport
r South Study conducted by the city of Bloomington. Recent development
proposals in the area, such as the Mall of America and the Homart
Development, will only accelerate -the need for improvements:
A. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
To develop a design concept for the transportation facilities in the I-494
corridor supportive of orderly and economic development in the southern and
southwestern portions of the Metropolitan Area.
The study is not intended to replace the environmental and final design
work that would be necessary prior to the implementation of highway
improvements in the corridor.
B. OBJECTIVES
—Three major objectives are expected to be achieved with the proposed I-494
Corridor Study:
- To produce an ultimate design concept for the metropolitan roadways in
that corridor.
'To identify development levels and land -use types compatible with the
proposed transportation infrastructure.
- To recommend a strategy (i.e. timetable and -funding mechanisms) for
implementation of the proposed transportation improvements.
Achieving those three objectives could establish a pattern for other future
corridor studies.
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C. PROJECT ORGANIZATION
The Metropolitan Council, the lead agency for the study, would provide
the project manager and staff support equivalent to one to two full-
time additional employees. Staff support would relate to
.transportation policy, land use and other issues.
Mn/DOT, a partner in the study, would provide two full-time equivalent
employees to support areas of the study such as right-of-way issues,
geometries and highway design, cost estimates, highway operations.
The Regional Transit Board (RTB) also a partner in the study, would
primarily provide input with respect to transit options associated
;with the alternative design concepts considered for the I-494
corridor.
- The affected municipalities would also participate in the study. They
would provide staff support particularly in the area of land use
-analysis (i.e. inventories, zoning, etc...) and would be included in
the overall management of the study.
- A staff team made up of representatives from the Council,.Mn/DOT and
the RTB would constitute the core technical group in the study. This
working group would meet informally, probably on a weekly basis.
A -Project Management Team (PMT) made up of representatives of all of
the above parties would provide direction to the study. Each
participating agency or municipality would have 2 PMT members, one
staff and one elected official, and 2 votes. This group would meet
more formally, probably monthly, with specific agendas, minutes, etc.
- -Consultant services would be retained to perform some of the technical
tasks,- as suggested in attached Phase II outline.
- Citizen participation would be handled by each munieipality,.who best
know the local needs, with technical support from the staff team.
D. TASK DESCRIPTION
Phase I (December, 1985 - March, 1986)
t
Phase I will be initiated by the Council, Mn/DOT and the RTB staff. As soon as
local community participation is clearly defined, representatives from those
communities will also be brought into the process.
During Phase I, the Council will be represented by the project manager, Connie
Kozlak and by Nacho Diaz. The project manager will be primarily responsible
for preparing a study design and a request for proposals, and will also
participate in all.other.tasks.
During Phase I, Mn/DOT will be represented by Duane Brown, Fred Tanzer, Glen
Carlson and Dick Elasky. Other resources will be available on request to
address issues requiring specific expertise. The RTB will be represented in
Phase I by Judith Hollander and Katie Turnbull. Once lodal communities
participation is ensured, representatives from those communities will be asked
to provide input for the study design defining the project and for the corridor
definition task.
Tasks
1. Define project organization
2. Secure funding for study
3. Prepare study design and request for proposals
4. Define consultant selection process
The Metropolitan Council will be the contracting agency with the
consultant. The selection of consultant will be made following the
standard Council's contracting process which takes about 4 months.
This process typically includes the following steps:
- Contract initiation and request for proposals (RFP) preparation
- Issuance of RFP's
- Evaluation of proposals/Selection of consultant..
- Council approval
- Contract drafting and execution
The evaluation of proposals will be done with the involvement of the
participating agencies.
5. Corridor definition
o Geographical boundaries/participating communities
=spa The following muncipalities directly affected because of their
geographical location should be contacted to participate in the
study:
- Bloomington
- Eagan
Eden Prairie
Edina
Mendota heights
Minnetonka
- Richfield
Other agencies directly affected, Hennepin County and the
Metropolitan Airports Commission, should also be invited to
participate in the study.
Other agencies which could be affected, Inver Grove Heights,
Apple Valley, Burnsville, Dakota County, Minneapolis and St. Paul
will also be notified of the study.
o Major transportation facilities (including intersecting roadways)
A primary impact area can be defined from CSAH 62 on the west to
T.H. 5 on the east where major capital improvements might be
expected. A secondary impact area beyond these termini, can be
defined between CSAH 62 and I-394 in the west and between T.H. 5
and I -35E in the east. These termini were selected on the basis
of traffic volumes and previous recommendations of the
Transportation Policy Plan.
In the definition of the travel shed for the I-494 corridor,
other major roadways such as CSAH 18, T.H. 77, I -35W, T.H. 100
will also have to be considered. The width of the corridor needs
to be determined; it should probably include CSAH 62 Crosstown.
Phase II (March, 1986 - June, 1987)
Phase II will be conducted according•.to the study design developed in Phase I,
which will probably include the following tasks.
Phase II -would be carried out by the'various participants and consultant under
the overall direction of the Project Management Team and, Project Manager. A
first cut at dividing the primary responsibilities for the proposed tasks is
described below.
Task
1. Land Use Analysis
Primary Responsibility
o Existing land -use inventory
o Comprehensive plan and zoning review
- Vacant land
- Underdeveloped land
- Major current proposals (i.e. Homart, Mega -mall...)
o Modified future land use file (population, employment,
household)
2. Travel Forecasts
o Existing traffic volumes/transit ridership
o Year 2000/Year 2010 traffic volumes/transit ridership
o Modified 2010 traffic volumes/transit ridership based
upon different development scenarios
o Capacity restraint assignments
o Feedback to land -use scenarios/Development Constraints
3. Physical Constraints/Operational constraints
o Right-of-way availability and cost
o Interchange spacing
o Levels of service options
o Transit service level and type options
o Environmental considerations
o Socioeconomic impacts
4. Policy Considerations
o Development Framework Policies
o Roadway system constraints
- Metropolitan highway system needs
- Non -metropolitan highway system needs
- Highway/Transit Policy consideration and needs
- Funding availability/sources
- System continuity and balance
o Relationship to other regional systems
Metropolitan Council
and Municipalities
Mn DOT/RTB/M.C.
Mn DOT/M.C.
Consultant
Consultant
Consultant
Mn DOT/Consultant
Mn DOT/Consultant
Mn DOT/Consultant
RTB/Consultant
All
All
Limited involvement
of consultant
M.C.
M.C./MnDOT/Henn.Co•.
Municipalities/
Henn. Co.
RTB/Mn DOT
M.C./Mn DOT
M.C./Mn DOT
M.C.
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Task
5. Alternative design concepts (definition and costs)
o Existing and committed system
0 8 lanes/6 lanes freeway (metered)
- with HOV
- with other transit options (local circulation,
metering, ridesharing, LRT, etc.)
- without HOV or other transit options
o Other design options (both highway and transit)
o Other Metropolitan Highways within Corridor
o Non -Metropolitan Highways within Corridor
6. Roadway Design Concept Development
o Evaluation Criteria Development
o Evaluation of Alternatives
o Design Concept Development
o Implementation Strategy
7. Land-Use.Recommendations
Primary Responsibility
Consultant,
Mn DOT/RTB would
have significant
review
Consultant
M.C./Municipalities
E. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Phase I of the study will be completed by March 1, 1986. Phase II of
the study would be completed by June 1, 1987.
F. FUNDING
The study would be funded by all the agencies and municipalities
participating in the project. The level -of funding for consultant service
would be $150,000 - 200,000.
JM964A
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DATE: 3/13/86
I� Mayor and City Co
City Administra
FROM: Chief of Poli e
SUBJECT:, 1986 Police Car and Light Bar Purchase
INTRODUCTION
Request permission to replace 2 squad cars and 3 emergency light bars. All items are
In the 1986 equipment certificate budget.
DISCUSSION
The squad car replacement is an annual expense that we must absorb. This year we
will replace 2 - 1984 Dodges that already have over 60,000 miles on them. By the time
the new cars arrive they will be close to 70,000. As always, we will put the new
vehicles into service as marked cars and will repaint two of the marked units to use as
administrative vehicles.
At the same time we will order 3 new emergency light bars for the marked cars. The
old bars are 1 1 years old and are very undependable, particularly in cold weather or at
accident scenes where they have to be on for more than 5 minutes or so. The total
amount budgeted for vehicles and lights in 1986 is $25,725.
ALTERNATIVES '
Both the State of Minnesota and Washington County bids have been won by Thane
Hawkins Chevrolet. This is the same car and the same dealer we bought from last year,
and the officers have been very pleased with the vehicles. The cars will cost us
•
$11,687 each, for a total of $23,374. That is only $171 more per vehicle over the 1985
price. The increase is offset by additional options on the 1986's, like dual remote
mirrors and AM/FM radios.
The light bars on the state bid are Whelan low profile bars. They provide an
exceptional amount of light, have fewer moving parts, and have a streamlined shape
that the State Patrol claims has increased their mileage by 3 mpg. These bars wil cost
$475 each for a total of $1425.
Total budgeted for cars and lights: $25,725
Cost of items as proposed: $24.799
Amount under budget $ 926
RECOMMENDATION
That council authorize the above purchases.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 21, 1986
TO: Mayor, City Council and City fdmirnistrator
FROM: Lawrence E. Shaughnessy, Jr., Treasurer
SUBJECT: Tax Increment District
HISTORY
Our Tax Increment District was approved by Council resolution on May 5, 1981,
and certified by the County on June 12, 1981. From the date of certification,
we have five years to amend the plan if such is desireable.
At this time, two of the original parcels have been affected by the replating
done by United Properties in the industrial park. We would propose to formally
remove these two parcels totaling 4.2 acres.
There has been consideration of adding to the District the parcels in the
northeast corner of TH 110 and Lexington: The objective of such addition of property
would be to facilitate development of the area which is now occupied by substandard,
non -conforming use structures. They include the gas station, convenience store,
furniture building and storage barn. The total area of the three -parcels would be
3.8 acres.
There has been discussions of redevelopment of the area, which would include
removal of the existing buildings and relocation of streets to upgrade the area and
improve the Lexington/110 intersection. Some MSA funds might be available to aid
in the Lexington improvements and if added to the TID, the balance could come from
Increment.
Overall improvements to aid in the development of the area might include the
following:
Building Removal $ 75,000
Cap on Cost of Utility Service 25,000
Lexington/110 Upgrade 200,000
Street Upgrade - Interior 50,000
Total Costs $350,000
These costs are estimates, and HSA funds and special assessments could reduce the
share to be paid through increments.
ACTION
If the Council wishes to proceed with the plan amendment to drop the two
parcels and add the additional parcels, a hearing should be called for April 15 and
the plan amendment drafted and distributed to the County and School.
LES:kkh
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:`CITY OF MENDOTA"HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 7, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin D. Fr
City Adminis to
'SUBJECT: -Completion of Probationary Period for P.W. Superintendent Tom Olund
Tom Olund was appointed as Public Works Superintendent on October 2,
1985, and his probationary period will expire on April 2, 1986. Although
we have since revised probationary periods to one year, Tom was appointed
while the old personnel rules were still in effect, and therefore would be
subject to the six month probation.
Attached is an evaluation from his.supervisor, Public Works Director
Jim'Danielson. As you -can see, Jim is very satisfied with Tom's performance
to date, and "enthusiastically" recommends his permanent status appointment.
I concur in Jim's evaluation.
ACTION REQUIRED
Motion to grant permanent status appointment to Tom Olund as Public
Works Superintendent, effective April 2, 1986.
KDF:madlr
attachment
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 6, 1986
TO: Kevin Frazell, City Administrator
FROM: James E. Danielson
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Tom Olund; Public Works Superintendent
6 month Probation
Tom Olund was officially appointed on October 2, 1985 as the Public
Works Superintendent to replace Dick Ploumen. Tom had been functioning as
the interim Public Works Superintendent ever since July ll, 1985 when Dick
left to go to Brooklyn Center.
Since Tom has taken over the department, things have run very smoothly.
It has been good working with Tom because he is a "can do" sort of person
who is always eager to get the job done efficiently and correctly. His team
spirit is excellent, he believes in open communication within his department
and they have responded by working more and more as a team under his
leadership.
As Tom was promoted from within and came up through the ranks, he has
f:
not had formal leadership training. This has not seemed to have presented
•.
any problems, however, he has recognized that there is a void in his
training and has signed up to take a leadership course in the near future._
Working with Tom has been a real pleasure and I very enthusiastically
recommend that he be appointed to permanent Public Works Superintendent
status as of the end of his 6 months probationary period on April 2, 1986.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 18, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Councils
FROM: Kevin D. Fra
1�'/
Cit Adm' strat4
Y
SUBJECT: Promotion and Permanent Status.Appointment of Utility Leadman John Neska
Last October 15 -,'John Neska was appointed to the position in the Utility
Department, which.was made vacant by the promotion' of Tom Olund to Public Works
Superintendent. Although John's status at that time was as Maintenance Worker,
we agreed that.he would be promoted to Leadperson upon Wastewater.Certification.
John has achieved 'that Certification on March 3rd.
John's six month probationary period will be up on April 15, 1986. Both
Public Works Superintendent 0 lund and Publ•ic'Works Director Danielson are very
satisfied with his performance to date and recommend permanent status appointment.
ACTION REQUIRED
Motion to approve the promotion.of John Neska to Utility Leadperson effective
March 3, 1986, and to grant permanent status appointment to that position effective
April'15, 1986.
KDF:madlr
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 19, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin D. Fra
4l�(
City i Admin' op
SUBJECT: Approval of Annual NDC4 Budget
Attached is a letter from NDC4 Chairman David Zemke, requesting our con-
side'ration' and approval of the Commission's 1986 budget. The proposed budget
of $67,956 compares to $47,372 for 1985." However, the Commission is now employ-
ing an administrator and half-time secretary for an entire year, and insurance
premiums have increased substantially. As noted in the letter, all costs for
administration are reimbursed by the cable company.
ACTION REQUIRED
Motion to approve the proposed 1986 NDC4 budget as submitted.
KDF:madlr
attachment
MAR 18 1,988
NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
c/o Municipal Center
to I
1616 Humboldt Ave.
`Nest st, Paul. Minnesota 55118 612/450-9891
March 12,1986
Mayor Robert G. Lockwood
2 Hingham Circle
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mayor Lockwood: -
Attached is a:copy of the proposed budget for NDC4 for 1986. At the
March 5, 1986,Full Commission meeting the proposed budget was approved
for submission to the member City Councils for their consideration.
Pursuant to Section 9.01 of the Franchise Ordinance, this administrative
budget shall be funded by the cable company thru prepayment of the
franchise fee.
Pursuant to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement creating NDC4,' please
present the attached proposed budget to your City Council for
consideration: Upon approval, please provide the NDC4 with notice
of approval at above address.
The budget will become effective and the Commission will submit the
budget amount to the cable company for payment when at least six
of the seven member City Councils provide notice of approval to the
Commission.
Should you have any questions relative to this budget, please contact
Vicky Long, Cable Administrator,'at 450-9891.
Sincerely,
David H. Zemke
Chairman, NDC4
cc: City Clerk
DHZ:pac
Attachment
NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE
F1 I COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
C/o Municipal Center
4WettSHumboldt
Minnesota 55118 612/450-9891
PROPOSED 1986 NDC4 BUDGET
BUDGET ITEM PROPOSED BUDGET
ADMINISTRATOR -
SALARY $29,120.00
BENEFITS 5,352.00
MILEAGE 1,800.00
SECRETARY
,? SALARY 5,413.00
BENEFITS 782.00
OFFICE
RENT 1,500.00
.TELEPHONE 900.00
SUPPLIES 1,800.00
POSTAGE 600.00
ACCOUNTING SERVICES 2,000.00
TECHNICAL SERVICES 500.00
LEGAL COUNSEL 12,000.00
INSURANCE 3,131.00
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 300.00
BANK CHARGES 108.00
PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS/TAPES 300.00
CONFERENCES 2,000.00
MONITOR 350.00
TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET $67,956.00
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 19, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council* -
FROM: Kevin D. Fr/L
City y Admi^ stra
i'1
SUBJECT: League.Action Alert on State Budget Crisis
Attached is*an Action.Alert,•requesting City officials to immediately
contact their*Representatives'and the Governors office, urging a special session.
According to the Alert, if the -legislature does not reconvene in,special session,
the alternative of gubernatorial unallotment could have disastrous consequences
for local government aid and homestead tax credit, both in 1986 and 1987.
You will note at the bottom of the Action Alert the specific action that the
League is asking us to take.
ACTION REQUIRED
For Council to discuss this'Action Alert, and direct the Mayor and/or staff
to communicate whatever positions or concerns it deems appropriate.
KDF:madlr
attachment
league
minnesota
STATE BUDGET IN TURMOIL
The Minnesota House of Representatives adjourned March 18 without acting on the tax nr
budget bills. If Governor Perpich does not call a special legislative session cit yes
will be faced with very deep cuts in 1986 and will have no local government aid in
1987. This would be devasting for cities and taxpayers. City officials must urge tha
Legislature and the Governor to work together to resolve this situation through a
special session. ,
There seems a very real possibility that the impasse between all of -the parties (House
of Representatives, Senate, and the Governor) could be resolved on the backs of cities
and the local property taxpayers.
The conference committee had completed its work on the tax bill and the compromise way*
ready to be acted upon when:the House adjourned. Failure to pass that tax bill and t1a
lack of agreement on the budget bill leaves cities in a very'difficult situation. T1
governor has two options: to call a special legislative session or use his existing.
powers to balance the budget through the suspension of income tax indexing and the
unallotment of appropriations. Unallotment means that the Governor would cut
appropriations from the levels the Legislature approved last spring. Should the
Governor decide to unallot, cities would likely face very large cuts in homestead
credit and local government aid. These cuts could be much larger than the nine percent
cuts he recommended in'January because he cannot suspend fund transfers or implement
some other components of his original proposal.
Worse yet, if there is no special session, there will be no local government aid for
1987. The Legislature must approve an appropriation and adopt a formula if LGA is to
continue. Without the $300 million in LGA support cities would need to make dramatic
and disastrous levy increases this fall.
The League does not consider unallotment to be a reasonable response to the budget
problem. The Legislature should pass the tax bill and resolve the other budget bills.
All parties to the dispute should work together to produce this result. It is in
cities best interests that this be quickly resolved. The governor should call a
special session before Easter.
CITY OFFICIALS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE GOVERNOR AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES AND
SENATORS AND SAY:
1. That unallotment by the Governor is not an acceptable solution.
2. The Legislature must pass a tax bill to continue local governmentsai.d in 1987.
3. The Governor should call a special session prior to Easter. .
Please call today ... your calls and letters do make a difference.
1 83 universitV avenue east, st. paul, mi, nesota 551 01 (61 2) 227-5600
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 20, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin D. Fze11/�,/'Cdty Administrator
SUBJECT: Lyle Sumek Workshop
Attached is Lyle Sumek's proposed objectvies and agenda for the workshop
on Saturday, April 5. I believe that the agenda may have presupposed a 11-,
workshop, so with one day only, it may have to be cut down some.
We previously discussed who should be involved in the workshop. The last I
discussed it with Lyle, he felt that it would be feasible to include a Planning
Commission of seven people. Since that time, some Councilmembers have raised the
possibility of also including the Parks Commission. Although I have not dis-
cussed this specifically with Lyle, I think (and I speculate that Lyle would
strongly agree) that trying to involve 20+ people in a one -day workshop would be
overwhelming and non-productive. If Council wants a Parks perspective, I would
suggest that we invite the Chair or other designated representative to attend.
I have contacted both Somerset and Mendakota about a place to hold the workshop.
Neither has anything available this early in the year that would really meet our
needs. Therefore, Council will need to decide whether it wants to simply use
our community room, or schedule something elsewhere.
ACTIeN REQUIRED
To decide who Council wishes to include in the workshop and where it should
be held.
KDF:kkh
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
MAYOR - CITY COUNCIL - CITY ADMINISTRATOR
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Proposed Objectives and Agenda
Workshop Objectives:
To build the capacity of the Mayor and City Council as
policy leaders
To enhance the teamwork among the Mayor, City Council
and City Administrator
To explore the concept of leadership and its
application to Mendota Heights
To define our community spirit - who we are and where
we are going t
To refine our physical vision of Mendota Heights'
future
To review and adjust the target issues: Our work
Program for 1986
To develop personal commitments to actions for
enhancing personal effectiveness as a policy leader in
Mendota Heights
Workshop Agenda:
A. Leadership Workshop: Review Objectives and Agenda
R. Celebration: Our Gold Stars for Accomplishments in
1985
. Individual identification of accomplishments
Awarding ourselves gold stars for performance
C. Leadership: Our Challenge in Mendota Heights
Leadership: reflections
,a) -Ar Understanding being a leader: presentation
Discussion
Application of leadership concept to Mendota
Heights
Page 2
D.
Leadership: Defining Our Community
Presentation on concept of community spirit
Focusing individual thoughts and ideas about our
community identity
Sharing our ideas and perspectives
E.
Mendota Heights: Our Statement of Community Vision
and Spirit
Developing an initial draft
Discussion
Outline of future steps
F.
Our Physical Vision: Revision
Review vision
Revise vision
G.
Our Targets for 1986
Review current target issues and their status
Modification of target list
Finalize target list for 1986
r H.
Leader Action Plans
Identification of my leadership opportunities
Outline action steps
Making a personal commitment to leadership
I.
wrap Up
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 18, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin D. Fra z
City Admin' td�
SUBJECT: 1986 Spring Bus Tour
It has been our.past practice to hold a Spring -Bus Tour every couple of
years. The purpose'of the tour.is*to get the Council, Commissions, and depart-
ment heads together;on a bus`for a Saturday morning, to travel the community
~;r and discuss various projects going on. The Parks Commission has expressed a
desire to have a bus tour this spring, and with all the new development going
on in the community, I think it*would be very timely.
C!J14
ACTION REQUIRED
To decide whether the Council wishes to hold a bus tour this spring, and
if so, pick a, Saturday (we usually do it'sometime in May).
KDF:madlr
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 17, 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council
�
FROM: Kevin D Fraz C�it�l 1-inistrator
SUBJECT: 1986 Public Idorks Labor Contract
INTRODUCTION
Staff has completed negotiations with the Public Works bargaining unit
for a 1986 contract. The proposed amendments, as outlined below, have been
considered and ratified by the Union. They are now before Council for its
>•= consideration.
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Proposed amendments for a 1986 contract are as follows:
1. Term - One year, January 1.- December 31, 1986. With comparable
worth before us for implementation in 1987, few cities are entering
multi-year contracts.
j•:;:: 2. Wages - We propose to make some rather substantative changes to the
' contract wording in Article XXI-Wages and Article XXII-Working Out
of Classification.- For Council comparison, a copy of those sections
from the 1985 contract is attached.
The "pacesetter" contract for public works units in the Twin Cities
suburbs is the'Master Agreement between the Metropolitan Area Management
Association and Operating Engineers Local No. 49. Although Mendota Heights
Js not�one of the 23 cities covered by the Master Agreement, we try to follow
it closely.
In response to the comparable worth legislation.adopted by the 1984
legislature, the Master Agreement was amended to provide a "two-tier" wage
system. Under that agreement, employees hired before February 7, 1984 were
grandfathered at an existing pay grade of Maintenance II, while those starting
after that date were classified at.a new lower rate of Maintenance I, approx-
imately $3.00 per hour less. However, these employees had the opportunity to
earn the higher rate when operating a specified list of special equipment.
When negotiating a 1984-1985 contract, Mendota Heights and its union,
Teamsters Local X6320, also agreed to a two-tier wage scale at rates identical
to the 49'ers. However, we tied the classification solely to the date of hire,
and made no provision for earning the higher rate while operating Maintenance
II type equipment. With an employee now in the lower classification, this
became an issue which the Union asked us to address. They felt it unjustified
to have two employees doing the same work, but paid at substantially different
rates.
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In researching the issue, I learned that the cities and union involved
with the 49'ers Master contract expect that the results and implementation of
the comparable worth studies for 1987 will cause a significant change in the
approach to public works compensation. However, at present, the specific
changes are undecided.
As a temporary solution for the 1986 contract, I have proposed (and our
union agreed) that we simply adopt the 49'ers wage scale approach. This will
give our newest employee, David Sorby, an -'opportunity, al beit a limited one,
to work some hours at the higher rate. Most importantly, it will make his
compensation a function of the work actually performed, versus the date of hire;
obviously, this is a much more defensible approach. This provision is included
as Article XXII, 22.2 of the contract.
Article XXII,.22.1 replaces the existing Working Out of Classification
language which provides an hourly premium while operating particular pieces of
heavy equipment. The hourly premium is increased from 47G to 50G, and applies
to both Maintenance classifications.
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Increases by classification are identical to the 49'er contract, and are
as follows:
Maintenance I 32G per hour or 4%
Maintenance II 45F per hour or 4%
Lead Worker 45F per hour or 3:8%
Mechanic 45� per hour or 3.8%
3. Insurance Contribution - Article XXIV - The maximum monthly contrib-
ution is'increased from $155 to $165. This is.the same as extended
to the police union, and the common rate throughout the metro area.
4. Holidays: -.',Article XXV - It remains that eleven holidays are provided.
Because the State has not yet ruled whether cities may allow public
works employees to work on Martin Luther King's birthday, we have
added the introductory clause in the second paragraph of Article XXV,
"In recognition of Martin Luther King's birthday ..." Should a
ruling come down that the employees must be off, their floating holiday
would be used for such.
5.' Clothing - Article XXIII - The union asked for a $100 annual reimburse-
ment for'.protective clothing (i.e., sorrel boots, jackets, work pants,
etc.). We compromised on $50. Most area contracts provide such an
allowance, and contributions of up to $300 are common.
6. Appendix A - a list of equipment for the Working Out of Classification
pay is added as Appendix A. This list is verbatim from the 49'er con-
tract.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
I believe that the contract as proposed addresses the employee's concerns
while keeping us well.within the parameters of other area contracts. The contract
is also well within available budgeted funds. Therefore, I recommend its approval.
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I am also recommending that we amend the monthly insurance contribution
for non -organized employees from $160 'to $165. Both the police and public
works contracts call for a $165 contribution, and although the amount is small,
I feel we should try to keep all groups as equal as possible on benefits.
ACTION REQUIRED
If Council concurs with the recommendations above, it should approve the
1986 public works contract proposals- as submitted 'by the City Administrator,
and adopt Resolution No. 86-- , amending the insurance contribution for non -
organized employees.
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Section of Contract Proposed for Amendment.
- Same•Section of Existing Contract.
- List of Original Union Requests.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -
RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY CONTRIBUTION TOWARD
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR 1986
WHEREAS, on December 17, 1985, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
85-107, providing a schedule of compensation and certain other benefits for
certain employees for 1986; and
WHEREAS that Resolution established the City's maximum monthly contri-
bution toward insurance premiums for full-time employees not covered by a
labor contract at $160 per month; and
WHEREAS', since adoption of that Resolution, the City has entered contracts
with its police officers and public works -employees bargaining units which specify
a maximum contribution of $165 per month; and
WHEREAS, it is desireable to maintain the level of benefit contribution as
equal as possible across groups of employees.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights that the .City's 1986 maximum monthly contribution toward insurance for
employees not covered by labor contract be set at $165 per month.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 24th day of
March, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
t LABOR AG1?I:Ei•11?NT B1 l'WI:I:N CLTY 0P MI;NDO'T'A III;LGHTS
AND MINNESOTA TRANS ERS P11131,LC AND LAW EN!'(1RC1?r`1EfJ'1'
.05 EMPLOYEES UNLON, LOCAL NO. 320
ARTICLE I PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Mendota Heights,
hereinafter called EMPLOYER, and Local No. 320, Minnesota Teamsters Public and
Law Enforcement Employees Union. The intent and purpose of 'this AGREEMENT is to:
1.1 Establish certain hours, wages and other conditions of employment;
1.2 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this
AGREEMENT'S interpretation and/or application;
1.3 Specify the full and complete understanding of the parties; and
1.4 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions
of employment for the duration of the AGREEMENT.
The EMPLOYER and the UNION, through this AGREEMENT, continue their
dedication to the highest quality of public service. Both parties recognize this
AGREEMENT as a pledge of this dedication.
ARTICLE II RECOGNITION
Tile EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative under
Minnesota Statutes, Section'179.71; Subd. 3 in an appropriate bargaining unit
consisting of the following job classifications:
Public Works Leadworker
Public'Works MainEenance I
Public Works Maintenance II
Public Works Mechanic
AR'T'ICLE III UNION SECURI'T'Y
In recognition of the UNION as the exclusive representative, the E1-IPLOYER
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all terms and conditions of employment referred to or covered by
this AGREEMENT, even though such terms or conditions may not have
been within the knowledge or contemplation of either or both parties
at the time this contract was negotiated or executed.
ARTICLE XXI WAGES
Maintenance I $'•8.47
Maintenance II 11.75
Lead Worker 12.30
Mechanic 12.30
All employees hired after January 1, 1984 may be classified at the sole
discretion of the City as.Maintenance I, and receive Working.Out of
Classification pay as provided in'Article XXII.
ARTICLE XXII WORKING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION
22.1 MAINTENANCE I and MAINTENANCE II workers who are adjudged
qualified by the EMPLOYER to operate the Case Loader -Backhoe,
grader, and leased tracked equipment will be paid $12.25 per
hour for those hours assigned to the unit.
22.2 MAINTENANCE I workers who are required by the EMPLOYER to be
qualified to operate the items of equipment listed in Appendix
A will be paid the MAINTENANCEII rate of pay for those hours
assigned to the unit.
ARTICLE XXIII CLOTHING
The EMPLOYER will furnish two (2) pair of coveralls for each employee
on a repair or replacement basis, at the EMPLOYER'S option. Each employee
shall also receive a maximum fifty dollars ($50.00) annual reimbursement for
purchase of protective clothing worn on the job. Reimbursement shall be
upon presentation of receipt for purchase of such clothing and approval of
the Public Works Superintendent.
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ARTICLE XXIV INSURANCE
The EMPLOYER will contribute up to a maximum of one hundred sixty-five
dollars ($165.00) per month per employee toward health, life and long-term
disability insurance during the calendar year 1986.
ARTICLE XXV HOLIDAYS
Eleven (11) paid eight-hour holidays are granted. Ten (10) conventional
holidays are as follows: January 1, New Year's Day; 3rd Monday of February,
President's Day; last Monday in May, Memorial Day; July 4, Independence
Day; first Monday of September, Labor Day; second Monday of October, Columbus
Day; November 11, Veteran's Day; fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving Day;
Good Friday; December 25, Christmas. If January 1, New Year's Day; July 4,
Independence Day; November 11, Veteran's Day; or December 25, Christmas, fall on
Saturday, the preceeding Friday shall be considered a holiday. If January 1,
July 4, November 11, or December 25 fall on a Sunday, the following Monday
shall be considered a holiday.
In recognition of Martin Luther King's birthday, an eleventh day, a floating
holiday, will be granted, conditioned that scheduling arrangements must be
approved by the supervisor at least two (2) days in advance of the floating
holiday.
ARTICLE XXVI SICK LEAVE
Eight (8) hours per month granted, up to a maximum of 960 hours accrued.
ARTICLE XXVII FUNERAL LEAVE
All permanent employees, both full-time and part-time, may attend the
funeral of their spouse, mother, father, children, brother, sister, mother-in-
law and father-in-law as paid Funeral Leave. Such funeral leave shall not
exceed twenty-four (24) hours and shall not be counted as sick leave.
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APPENDIX A
Backhoe - Under 15' Reach
Blacktop Paver
Bobcat - Bombardier or MT Trackless,
Boom Truck
Boom Truck - 30' and Over
Brush Chipper
Cement Mixer,
Chip Spreader/Self-Propelled
Crawler Tractor - Under 50 H.P.
Loader - 1 Yd. or More
Loader, Front -End, 4 WD - 1 Yd. to 2.5 Yds.
Oil Distributor
Paint. Striper - Truck Mounted
Rollers (stee.l and rubber) Over 6 Ton
Rollers - 6 Ton and Over
Sewer Cleaner, Hydraulic and Vacuum
Steam Boiler
. Street Sweepers - Pickup Type
Tandems
Tree Spade
Trucks - 10 Ton, 4 WD
Trucks - Single -Axle Over 24,000 GVW
Any vehicle requiring a State of Minnesota
"Class B" Operators License
LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL NO. 320
ARTICLE I PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Mendota Heights,
hereinafter called EMPLOYER, and Local No. 320, Minnesota Teamsters Public and
Law Enforcement Employees Union. The intent and purpose of this AGREEMENT is to:
1.1 Establish certain hours, wages and other conditions of employment;
1.2 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this
AGREEMENT'S interpretation and/or application;
1.3 Specify the full and complete understanding of the parties; and
1.4 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions
of employment for the duration of the AGREEMENT.
The EMPLOYER and the UNION, through this AGREEMENT, continue their
dedication to the highest quality of public service. Both parties recognize this
AGREEMENT as a pledge of this dedication.
ARTICLE II RECOGNITION
The EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 179.71, Subd. 3 in an appropriate bargaining unit
consisting of the following job classifications:
Publ
Public Works Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker
Public Works Maintenance Worker
Public Works Mechanic
ARTICLE III UNION SECURITY -
In recognition of the UNION as the exclusive representative, the EMPLOYER
shall:
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all terms and conditions of employment referred to or covered by this
AGREEMENT, even though such terms or conditions may not have been
within the knowledge or contemplation of either or both parties at the
time this contract was negotiated or executed.
ARTICLE XXI WAGES
21.1 The following schedule of salaries shall represent the hourly base
wage, exclusive of all supplemental pay, for employees under this
contract for the duration of the contract.
1984
1. Maintenance Worker, $ 7.76
hired 1/1/84 or after
2. Maintenance Worker,
hired before 1/1/84
3. Building & Grounds
Maintenance Worker
4. Mechanic
5. Lead Worker
ARTICLE XXII WORKING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION
10.76
11.02
11.29
11.29
1985
$ 8.15
11.30
11.57
11.85
11.85
All maintenance workers and mechanics who are adjudged qualified by the
EMPLOYER to operate the Case Loader -Backhoe, grader and leased tracked equipment
will be paid an additional forty-seven cents (.47) per hour for those hours
assigned to the unit. A maintenance worker hired on or after January 1, 1984,
when operating the above mentioned equipment,will be paid at the rate of a
Maintenance Worker hired before January 1, 1984, plus the forty-seven cents -
(.47) per hour differential.
ARTICLE XXIII CLOTHING
The EMPLOYER will furnish two (2) pair of coveralls for each employee on a
repair or replacement basis, at the EMPLOYER'S option.
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ARTICLE XXIV, INSURANCE
The EMPLOYER will contribute up to a maximum of one hundred forty-five
dollars ($145.00) per month per employee toward health, life and long-term
disability insurance during the calendar year 1984. The contribution for
calendar year 1985 will be one hundred fifty-five dollars ($155.00) per month.
ARTICLE XXV HOLIDAYS
Eleven (11) paid eight-hour holidays are granted. Ten (10) conventional
holidays are as follows: January 1, New Year's Day; 3rd Monday of February,
President's Day; last Monday in May, Memorial Day; July 4, Independence
Day; first Monday of September, Labor Day; second Monday of October, Columbus
Day; November 11, Veteran's Day; fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving Day;
Good Friday; December 25, Christmas. If January 1, New Year's Day; July 4,
Independence Day; November 11, Veteran's Day; or December 25, Christmas, fall on
Saturday, the preceeding Friday shall be considered a holiday. If January 1,
July 4, November 11, or December 25 fall on a Sunday, the following Monday shall
be considered a holiday.
The eleventh day, a floating holiday, will be granted, conditioned that
scheduling arrangements must be approved by the supervisor at least two (2) days
in advance of the floating holiday.
ARTICLE XXVI SICK LEAVE
Eight (8) hours per month granted, up to a maximum of 960 hours accrued.
ARTICLE XXVII FUNERAL LEAVE
All permanent employees, both full-time and part-time, may attend the
funeral of their spouse, mother, father, children, brother, sister, mother-in-
law and father-in-law as paid Funeral Leave. Such funeral leave shall not
exceed twenty-four (24) hours and shall not be counted as sick leave.
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'..�� MINNESOTA TEAMS ERS PUBLIC & LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES UNION
LOCAL N0, 320
affiliated with the
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, CHAUFFEURS, WAREHOUSEMEN & HELPERS OF AMERICA
3001 University Avenue S.E.—Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414—Phone (612) 331-3873
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MENDOTA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1986 CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS
1. All employees shall be on the same pay schedule. There
shall be no two tier system.
2. The lead worker differential and mechanic differential J(
shall be $150.00 per month. 7
3. Working out of classification shall be amended to .50�
per hour.
4. One hundred percent (100%) employer paid hospital/medical
insurance for employees and dependants.
5. The wage schedule shall be adjusted by eight (8%) percent
for all classifications on all steps.
6. One additional holiday shall be added.
7. The employer shall provide and pay one hundred (100%)
percent of the premium on dental insurance for employees
and dependants.
8. Severance pay shall be paid based on one hundred (100%)
percent of accumulated unused sick leave on separation of
employment.
9. Longevity pay shall be instituted at 3% - 5% - 7% - 9% at
the following years: after 4, after 8, after 12, and after 16.
10. Vacation accrual shall be amended as follows:
YEARS OF SERVICE
0 - 4
5 - 9
10 years and over
DAYS PER YEAR
10
15
One additional day per year
to a maximum of 26 days
after 25 years.
11. Clothing allowance for $100.00 per year for protective clothing
purchased by employees for work use.
United To Protect
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1986 CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS - Mendota Public Works Department
12. One year contract effective January 1, 1986.
13. All other items to remain as in effect.
14. The Union reserves the right to modify demands during the
course of negotiations.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin D. aa7
City AdmistraV
Y
March 4, 1986
SUBJECT: Add-on Agenda for Meeting of March 4th
There is one additional item, 5g for this evening's agenda, and
additional information is submitted for item 8d.
3. Agenda Adoption
It is recommended that Council adopt the agenda with the addition of
item 5g, Reconsideration of United Properties Street Name Request.
5g. Request for Reconsideration of Name Change Request
Attached is a letter from Mr. Dale Glowa of United Properties, requesting
that Council reconsider its decision to reject the names of Enterprise and
Executive Drive for the Mendota Heights Business Park. Mr. Glowa has offered
to attend a future Council meeting to discuss this issue with Council. It is
recommended that Council accede to their request for reconsideration.
ACTION REQUIRED
Motion to authorize staff to schedule a discussion of the street name
change for a future Council meeting.
8d. Hearing - Lake LeMay
Attached Council will please find a letter.of request from property
owners in the Lake LeMay benefit areao and a cover report from Public Works
Director Danielson. ;
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UNITED PROPERTIES
February 27, 1986
893-8828
WRITER'S DIRECT LINE
Mendota Heights City Council
City of Mendota Heights
750 South Plaza Drive
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
Dear City Council Member:
Recently, our petition to you to change the names of Transport
Drive -to Enterprise Drive and the proposed Carrier Drive to
Executive Drive was rejected. This is to request that you
reconsider that decision after reading the following account of
the process we took to select the new names.
Approximately 12 months ago, we began updating the Master
Development Plan for the Mendota Heights Business Park. The
process included hiring architects and various consultants to
define property types, building layouts and park planning.
Additionally, several improvements were incorporated into the
plan, including landscaping undeveloped sites, streetlighting,
colorful graphic banners attached to streetlights, ponds,,
additional park monuments, standard project signage, street
names, mail and express delivery services, and other improvements
meant to upgrade this business environment. Renaming the streets
alone is of very little value. However, we achieve our objec-
tive to upgrade the business environment when the name changes
are combined with the other proposed Business Park improvements.
This results in the Mendota Heights Business Park property owners
and the community benefiting by attracting tenants and business,
including hotels and restaurants, to this 160 -acre business park.
Our marketing people feel that the names Transport Drive and
Carrier Drive are too industrial in connotation. Named 20 years
ago when we purchased the land and did the initial development
planning, these names no longer seem appropriate for the current
high density development that is now occurring and that which is
anticipated. The current development is "high tech" in nature
and we feel we need street names that communicate this progres-
sive use.
Northland Executive Office Center/3500 West 80th Street/Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431/(612) 831-1000
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February 27, 1986
We began the name change process by asking City Planner Howard
Dahlgren and City staff how to proceed. We were told to submit
a letter requesting the name change along with approval letters
from each property owner located along those streets.
Both streets begin and end within -the Mendota Heights Business Park,
which we felt was an advantage for getting the required approvals
from our business neighbors and the City. Enterprise and Executive
Drives were selected after many weeks of studying a long list of
names. If we erred in our process, it was that we considered only
the impact on and the response of the immediate business community
and not that of the overall community.
Over the next several weeks we located (some owners are out of state)
and discussed our objective and name selections with the other,
property owners. They unanimously approved and agreed to provide us
written consent.
The process seemingly ended at a meeting with Howard and the City
staff. They received our request for street name changes and
approval letters from the property owners. We discussed our process,
as described herein, and the conclusions. For the record, Kevin
Frazell told me he did not like the names but would support us,since
the other staff members approved our selections. One thing I learned
throughout the name selection process, is that it is very difficult
to please everyone when it comes to naming streets and projects.
However, we felt our selections were on target with the positive
response we got from our marketing people and from the other property
owners directly affected by the name change.
Our marketing staff, six agents with over 40 years of .cumulative
experience in professional real estate marketing, feels strongly that
marketing Mendota Heights to new businesses is substantially affected
by the prospect's perceived image of the area. They have emphati-
cally suggested (initiated) this name change and are firmly convinced
that the change will have material impact on the image we convey to
prospective new park tenants. I would appreciate your reconsideration
of our request. We realize more than anyone the long-term effect
these names will have on the future success of the Business Park,
which we are strongly motivated to achieve. If you still find one or
both names unacceptable, please give us some specific direction as to
what is acceptable.
Sincerely,
Dale Glowa
Proje t Manager
United Properties
cc: Kevin Frazell, City Administrator
February 27, 1986
Mendota Heights Council Members
City of Mendota Heights
750 South Plaza Drive
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer
Lake LeMay and Adjacent Area
Job No. 8613
Improvement No. 85, Project No. 6
Gentlemen:
In response to the proposed hearing on subject Improvement No. 85,
Project No. 6, we recommend that consideration be given to previous
petitions, Council action and Water and Feasibility reports that have
been with the Council since the M.A.C. acquisition of the property
west of Highway 55. These reports date back as far as 1972.
Those of us who lived in the area at that time recognized the need for
sanitary sewer and water and that need has increased in the interim.
We have copies of these reports available (see attachments) to update
new Council members and new residents as to the existing need. We
especially call your attention to the report dated January 21, 1975
on the feasibility of watermain and sewer extensions, identified
as BTSC Project No. 7501. We believe that, with the proposed upgrading
of Highway 55, the industrial area west of Highway 55, and the resulting
run-off created, the wells and sewers in the area are more over -burdened
than they were at the time of the last study.
Taking these facts into consideration, we feel the need for sanitary
sewer and water far outweighs the need for a storm sewer.
Taxes are already high and from a cost efficiency standpoint, it appears
that it would cost less to install sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer
all at one time rather than separately.
Some of these questions will probably be clarified at the hearing as will
the environmental impact of storm sewer installation, etc., but this is
to give some background on what has been previously done.
Sincerely,
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Lois Furlong Bernard Biessener F�lye Biessener Tom Swenson Margaret Swenson
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 4, 1986
TO: Mayor, City Council and City ;ALhatiator
FROM: Klayton Eckles
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Request for Sewer and Water Utilities
to Serve Lake LeMay/Furlong Addition
Job No. 8613
Improvement No. 85, Project No. 6
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Attached.is a letter signed by members of three households located in
the Furlong Addition requesting the Council to consider serving the area
with sanitary sewer and watermains. Staff has addressed the matter of sewer
and water utilities for the Furlong Addition in the memo regarding the
public hearing. During the public hearing it may bd possible to gage the
support of a sanitary sewer and watermain project, and from this decide
whether to order a separate report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Due to the necessity of constructing the Lake LeMay storm sewer and the
sanitary sewer and watermains to serve the Brooks property, staff recommends
the Lake LeMay'project remain separate from a Furlong Addition utility
project. This will avoid a major delay in the Lake LeMay project.
ACTION REQUIRED:
To proceed with the "Action Required" as outlined in the staff memo of
February 27, 1986, then if Council desires, initiate a feasibility report
for sanitary sewer and water improvements for the Furlong Addition.