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2015-08-15 Council minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present included Duggan, Povolny, Petschel, and Norton. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Mayor Krebsbach presented the agenda for adoption. Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of the agenda. Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Krebsbach presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and approval. Councilmember Duggan moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein, pulling items c) Scheduling a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission, e) Approval of Off -Leash Dog Area Fencing, and g) Approval of Building Activity Report for July 2015. a. Approval of Revised August 4, 2015 City Council Minutes b. Approval of Renewal of Webstreaming Agreement with NDC4 c. Scheduling a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission d. Approval of Resolution 2015-63 Accept Donation to Patrick Memorial e. Approval of Off -Leash Dog Area Fencing f. Approval of Personnel Action Report g. Approval of Building Activity Report for July 2015 h. Approval of Claims List i. Approval of Contractor List Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C) SCHEDULING A JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator Mark McNeill noted the joint meeting with the Planning Commission would be to talk about the Industrial Area Redevelopment Plan that was authorized earlier this year. Staff recommended 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2015 for the meeting time. After discussion, the Council asked that the meeting be held on October 28, 2015. Staff agreed to check with the Planning Commission members. Councilmember Duggan moved to table Scheduling a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission until such time as the date is confilmed. Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 E). APPROVAL OF OFF -LEASH DOG AREA FENCING Councilmember Duggan suggested that black vinyl chain-link fencing be used instead of the galvanized chain-link fencing for approximately $2,000 more; and that the height be four feet. Based on the fact that this is intended to be a temporary (3 — 5 years) off -leash dog area, other Councilmembers recommended the galvanized fencing. Additional discussion was had regarding the location of the security lighting. Councilmember Petschel moved approval of Off -Leash Dog Area amenities using four -foot galvanized fencing, along with the other items as recommended in the staff report. Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 1 (Duggan) G) APPROVAL OF BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT FOR JULY 2015 Councilmember Duggan hoted that, in light of the changing economy, the City of Mendota Heights is doing very well in relation to revenues from building projects. Councilmember Duggan moved approval of the Building Activity Report for July 2015. Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 August 18, 2015 Mendota Heights' City Council Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Patrick Watson, 1327 Delaware Avenue, brought a petition that represents a significant number of residents of Mendota Heights. The petition requests that the Council revisit the question of allowing chickens in the residents' backyards. He referenced previous requests as an example, most recently Planning Case 2014-35 in December 2014, which was denied. He also noted that the discussion at the Goals Workshop held by the City Council really was not a discussion but an agreement by the Council to not allow chickens to be raised as pets within the City. He listed several neighboring cities that have found no quality of life or nuisance issues with their modifications in their city codes allowing for raising chickens as pets. Mr. Howard Paster of Paster Properties announced that all of the spaces in Mendota Plaza are now leased. The King and I Tai Restaurant opened up a couple of weeks ago and Fresh and Natural Foods grocery store is leasing the end cap location. There has not been a grocery in this location since the late 1980's. Mr. Paster introduced Mr. Kerry Larson from Fresh and Natural Foods to give a snap shot of their grocery stores. Mr. Larson explained that they are in the health business and food is their vehicle; a full- service grocery store with a full fresh meat department, full deli, scratch meat deli, large produce department with a large selection of bulk foods as well, and then a grocery, frozen food, dairy, natural health and body care products, natural beauty care products, and health supplements. PRESENTATIONS None scheduled. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) ORDINANCE 483 CONCERNING VIDEO/ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SCOREBOARDS, PLANNING CASE 2015-28 Planner Nolan Wall explained that this is a continuation of a discussion from the last Council meeting regarding Planning Case 2015-28. The City is considering amendments to Title 12, Chapter 1, Article E of the City Code concerning video and electronic display scoreboards. Based on the discussion had at the previous meeting, staff has revised the draft ordinance for further discussion and potential action. Copies of the revised ordinance were also sent to school representatives for additional review and comment. Planner Wall reviewed the changes as a result of the discussion at the last meeting. He also shared images of potential scoreboard locations based on setback requirements at Henry Sibley High School, Convent of the Visitation, and St. Thomas Academy. August 18, 2015 Mendota Heights City Council Page 3 Councilmembers asked questions regarding the definition of a Video/Electronic Display Scoreboard, what `screening' could be, and what comments were received from the schools in the area — including School District 197. Mr. Wall stated the schools had no issues or concerns with the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Petschel moved to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 483 AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE E OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING VIDEO/ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SCOREBOARDS. Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Assistant to the City Administrator Tamara Schutta made the following announcements: ® The last event at The Village Market Square Park is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19. It is a Kid's Dance starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will include a DJ, face painting, and a petting zoo. ® The City will be hosting a blood drive on September 2. There are still plenty of openings. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Duggan commended Ross Fefercorn for his participation in making The Village available to the candlelight vigil event and also for the efforts in celebrating Music in the Park. ADJOURN Councilmember Duggan moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion. Mayor Krebsbach noted that the City Council was in a budget workshop meeting prior to the Council meeting and they would be returning to that workshop meeting. Also, on Monday, August 24, there will be a Special City Council meeting to address the needs of Prime Therapeutics, and a budget workshop meeting afterwards. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Lorri Smith City Clerk S. a Krebsbac Mayor August 18, 2015 Mendota Heights City Council Page 4