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2012-09-18 Council PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 18, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. Mendota Heights City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Adopt Agenda 5. Consent Agenda a. Acknowledgement of September 4, 2012 City Council Minutes b. Acknowledgement of September 11, 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes c. Acknowledgement of September 12, 2012 Airport Relations Commission Minutes d. Receipt of August 2012 Par 3 Report e. Receipt of August 2012 Fire Synopsis Report f. Approval of Out-of-State Travel Request g. Approval to Begin Recruitment and Hiring Process for Seasonal Employees h. Approval of Resolution Accepting Gift to Police Department i. Approval of Completion of Probationary Employment Period for Accounting Clerk Hristo Galiov j. Approval of Water Service Agreements for Lilydale Apartments, LLC and Lilydale Senior Living, LLC k. Approval of Building Permit, 2455 Visitation Drive (Convent of the Visitation School) l. Approval of Contractors List m. Approval of Claims List 6. Public Comments 7. Presentations a. District 197 Superintendent Dr. Nancy Allen-Mastro b. Dodd Road/Hwy 110 Pedestrian Improvement update 8. Public Hearings a. Crown Point and Overlook Neighborhood Street Improvement Project 9. Council Comments 10. Adjourn CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Duggan, Povolny, Petschel, and Vitelli. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Mayor Krebsbach presented the agenda for adoption. Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of the agenda. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Krebsbach presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and approval. Councilmember Petschel moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein; pulling item H) Approval of Skate Park Repairs. a. Acknowledgement of August 21, 2012 City Council Minutes b. Acknowledgement of August 21, 2012 City Council Workshop Minutes c. Acknowledgement of August 28, 2012 Planning Commission Minutes d. Receipt of August 2012 Building Activity Report e. Approval of Date Change for November 6th City Council Meeting f. Approval of Date Change for September 25th Planning Commission Meeting g. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Church of St. Peter h. Approval of Skate Park Repairs i. Approval of Repairs to Par 3 Clubhouse Roof j. Approval of Contractors List k. Approval of Claims List page 2 Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT AGENDA TOPIC H) APPROVAL OF SKATE PARK REPAIRS Councilmember Duggan, in regards to the quote from Plywood Benders L.L.C., questioned what the labor costs cover if city staff is removing the surfacing and underlayment and adding the additional support to the ramp. Assistant to the City Administrator Jake Sedlacek replied that the labor quote covers the installation of two layers of underlayment plywood and then the installation of the Skatelite Pro surface. Councilmember Duggan then asked if these repairs would extend the life of the rink by another fifteen to twenty years. Assistant Administrator Sedlacek answered that staff and Plywood Benders believe that since the initial framework is sound, these repairs will add an additional fifteen to twenty years to the life of the rink. Councilmember Duggan also referenced the city’s policy of obtaining three competitive quotes for expenses over $5,000. Assistant Administrator Sedlacek agreed that this is the normal policy but staff had difficulty finding qualified contractors for this type of work. In fact, most of the vendors staff contacted suggested they just call Plywood Benders. Staff did review the cost of the materials and labor and believe that the quote from Plywood Benders is fair. Councilmember Duggan moved Approval of Skate Park Repairs. Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A) APPROVAL OF DEER POPULATION MANAGEMENT PLAN Chief of Police Michael Aschenbrener gave a brief background on the deer population management plan that was adopted in 1995 with the assistance of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and began working with Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base (MBHRB) to provide the hunters. Last fall a group of citizens approached the Council with a petition to increase deer hunting within the city as a way to control the population. At the goal setting session, Chief Aschenbrener was tasked with doing research on what is the policy in the areas surrounding Mendota Heights. The option he brought to the Council was essentially the same plan the City has been following since 1995 and in the 2004 plan, with a few exceptions: page 3 1. Add in city-owned property; i.e. parks, open spaces, areas that could be hunted without interrupting the primary public use and still help to reach the deer population management goals. 2. Include private property that is currently being hunted within the city without soliciting any additional properties. However, the city would accept requests from citizens to come in and look at their property and determine whether or not it is safe for that property to be hunted as part of the deer population management plan. 3. Authorize the MBHRB to shoot nuisance coyotes as part of the hunt (they will not do exclusive coyote hunting). Chief Aschenbrener recommended that the city contract with the MBHRB to hunt on public and private lands in the city; that the city continue to only approve MBHRB hunts; sign a contract with the MBHRB and authorize them to shoot coyotes as part of the hunt; and allow private property owners to request deer hunting on their property by the MBHRB, which would be subject to city approval. He also suggested that the city staff develop a policy governing the deer population management process and report the results of the hunt annually to the Council. Councilmember Povolny commented that the deer have become pretty smart and, in the past, have moved into the city-owned areas where hunting was not allowed. It is good that the city-owned properties are now included in the hunt areas. Councilmember Duggan moved Approval of “A Resolution Authorizing Deer Population Control Bow Hunt on Private Property and Public Property” and to approve the contract with Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, Inc. as recommended. Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 B) APPROVAL OF 2013 PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET, SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING Finance Director Kristen Schabacker reminded the Council of the Budget Workshop that was held last month to discuss the preliminary 2013 budget and levy. That preliminary budget and levy is what was before the Council for approval. Once approved it would be certified to Dakota County, which needs to happen prior to September 15, 2012. Once the preliminary levy is adopted it cannot be increased; however, it can be decreased at the final budget and levy approval in December. If approved, Dakota County would send out parcel specific notices to the residents in November that would show the change in the property taxes for the city, the county, the school district, and the other special taxing districts. Approval of the final budget and levy would be before the Council at the December 4, 2012 City Council meeting. At that time a public hearing would be held and any resident who wishes to speak to their property taxes could do so. Finance Director Schabacker explained that the preliminary levy is proposed to increase by $246,487; a 3.99% increase. She also shared a comparison of the proposed levy for 2013 to the final levy for 2012. page 4 Councilmember Vitelli moved Approval of a “Resolution Approving Proposed 2012 Levy Collectible in 2013”; Approval of a “Resolution Adopting 2013 Proposed Budget”; and Approval of a “Resolution Approving Final 2012 Tax Levy for Special Taxing District No. 1 Collectible in 2013” Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COUNCIL COMMENTS The Council recognized the Boy Scouts in the audience and invited each of them to come forward, introduce themselves, and explain what Merit Badge they are working on. Councilmember Duggan: • Expressed his appreciation to TK’s for the fundraiser they do each year to benefit the Canine Unit out of West St. Paul – they typically raise $2,200 to $2,500 each year • The Holy Family Church Festival is the weekend of September 8 • Lilydale will have their annual Lilydaze celebration on Saturday, September 15 • He enjoyed the free Bluegrass Festival at Minnehaha Park last weekend Councilmember Petschel: • Read the weekly report from the police department and reminded residents that the ‘crime de jour’ in Mendota Heights involves cars; cars in driveways (locked or unlocked) with valuables in plain sight; cars in driveways with garage remotes in plain sight encourages garage burglaries • She also commented on the person who had a motorized vehicle on Rogers Lake and asked Chief Aschenbrener if he could identify where the person gained access to the lake. Chief Aschenbrener indicated that the egress was the park. Councilmember Petschel then recommended that signage be added to the park, especially since this is not an isolated incidence. Councilmember Vitelli: • Par 3 Golf Course continues to do well; over $6,000 positive (revenue over cost) Mayor Krebsbach requested City Administrator Justin Miller to review the meeting changes that resulted this evening. Administrator Miller listed the following meeting changes: • Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, November 6 was moved to Tuesday, October 30 because of Election Day • Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, September 25 was moved to Monday, September 24 because of Yom Kippur Mayor Krebsbach also mentioned the possibility of a Council Workshop Meeting being scheduled on Tuesday, October 30 to discuss the Property Maintenance Ordinance. Councilmember Petschel asked City Engineer John Mazzitello to explain the project that is taking place on the north end of Delaware. City Engineer Mazzitello stated he has not been in any conversations with Dakota County on what they are doing on Delaware Avenue, but he will find out and inform the Council. page 5 Mayor Krebsbach asked if staff is creating a holding pond on Marie and Dodd. City Engineer Mazzitello replied that the northeastern corner of Marie and Dodd is a stormwater rate control pond as part of the Marie Avenue Rehabilitation Project. This is designed to control the flow of water underneath that intersection to the southwest corner to prevent stream bank erosion on the southwest side of the intersection. Mayor Krebsbach congratulated all of the students going back to school this year and wished them all well. ADJOURN Councilmember Duggan moved to adjourn. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. ____________________________________ Sandra Krebsbach Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Lorri Smith City Clerk page 6 MH Parks and Recreation Commission 09-11-2012 Page 1 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING September 11, 2012 The September meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. Chair Levine called to order the parks and recreation commission meeting at 6:31 p.m. The following commissioners were present: Chair Stephanie Levine, Commissioners Mary McGrory- Ussett, Ira Kipp, David Miller, Mike Toth and Pat Hinderscheid. Staff present: Assistant to the City Administrator Jake Sedlacek and Recreation Programmer Teresa Gangelhoff. Approval of the Agenda COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA; COMMISSIONER MCGRORY-USSETT SECONDED THE MOTION. AYES 6: NAYS 0 Approval of Minutes of July 10, 2012 COMMISSIONER MCGRORY-USSETT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 2012 MEETING; COMMISSIONER HINDERSCHEID SECONDED THE MOTION. AYES 6: NAYS 0 Recreation Programmer Update Ms. Gangelhoff reviewed the programmer’s report which was provided at the meeting. Fall field trips include supervision; registrations can be taken on line or at city hall. The fall issue of the Heights Highlights will have more information on the upcoming ice skating season. The city is currently accepting applications for ice rink attendants – applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Par 3 Update Mr. Sedlacek provided the August 2012 update for the Par 3 golf course. Through the end of August the golf course has a positive balance of just over $6,000. Mr. Sedlacek reviewed the agenda materials, emphasizing that recreation programs have been identified by staff as a key to course success in 2013. The end of the year wrap up with clubhouse manager Jenifer Zweber will include refinements to current programs, including cuts and new activities. Staff intends to have the updated marketing plan for 2013 drafted for the October parks and recreation commission meeting. page 7 MH Parks and Recreation Commission 09-11-2012 Page 2 Mr. Sedlacek responded to questions regarding maintenance and programming. It was noted that the current year-to-date cash balance is lower than the similar period in 2011. Mr. Sedlacek reported that 2012 numbers are up-to-date, in comparisons to last year, where several late billings came in the months of September, October and even November. Staff has taken steps to ensure that billing occurs on a timely basis in 2012. Future Meeting Topics Mr. Sedlacek provided updates on current topics – the skate park improvements are underway and the city council will be interviewing candidates for the open commission seat on September 18, 2012. Also, staff participated in a kick-off for a trail and resource planning process. The Dakota County Greenway Master Plan looks to define opportunities to develop trail and natural resource corridors through the county. A technical advisory group is focusing on the area from the intersection of Hwy 110 and Dodd, down to Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Mr. Sedlacek asked for commission feedback on topics for future meetings. After some discussion, the following items were identified for October and November 2012 meetings: Parks Status Updates from commissioners will be added as a regular agenda item. A review of recreation program offerings will be included on the October agenda. A report from Mendota Heights Athletic Association will be included on the October agenda The Mendakota Park playground update will be introduced in October, and discussed in more detail in November. The commission asked for an update on the project to upgrade restrooms at Kensington and Mendakota Parks. The projects are complete – there are now two fully accessible bathrooms at Mendakota Park (men’s and women’s), and one of the two (unisex) restrooms at Kensington Park is now fully accessible. Commission Comments Parks maintenance staff was recognized for their work to keep our parks in good condition and handling the challenges of storm clean up this summer. Adjourn COMMISSIONER MILLER MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING; COMMISSIONER TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. AYES 6: NAYS 0 The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Jake Sedlacek page 8 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES September 12, 2012 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN. The following commissioners were present: David Sloan, Kevin Byrnes, William Dunn, Paul Portz, Jim Neuharth, Sally Lorberbaum, Gina Norling and Gretchen Keenan Absent: None Also present: Mark Storo, Ron Sieloff and Jenelle Teppen (Inver Grove Heights) and City Administrator Justin Miller Approval of Minutes Lorberbaum made a motion, seconded by Dunn, to approve the August 8th minutes as approved - all voted in favor. Review of MAC 2013-19 Capital Improvements Plan Miller presented the proposed 2013-19 MAC Capital Improvements Plan and stated that it was similar to the plans presented by Executive Director Jeff Hamiel at his presentation to the commission earlier this year. Norling suggested that it would be helpful if there was a “redlined” version showing how the plan had changed from the previous year. Miller stated that he would ask MAC if such a version exists. Dunn expressed his interest in making sure that there is no small print or reference to a third parallel runway. Future Meeting Topics Sloan indicated that the commission should invite Chad Leqve and Carl Rydeen to a meeting to discuss the new RNAV tracks. It was also suggested that the commission consider holding another televised meeting. Miller indicated that he would contact Leqve and Rydeen to see if they were comfortable with speaking at a televised meeting in November. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence The monthly reports for July 2012 were acknowledged and commissioners updated their respective areas of focus. Specifically Norling asked that staff inquire about the increase in 90db+ operations occurring at sensor 23 and to ask about changing the “calm” wind definition in the Runway Use System (RUS). Chart Format Discussion Sloan indicated that he would be discussing a new chart format with Neuharth. His suggestion included looking at “run charts” where the median is used as a basis rather than the mean. The two commissioners will report back at a future meeting. Adjourn Dunn made a motion, seconded by Portz, that the meeting be adjourned. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm. page 9 Page 1 of 1 DATE: September 11, 2012 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission, Mayor and City Council FROM: Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrator SUBJECT: Par 3 Update – August 2012 BACKGROUND The Par 3 Golf Course finished the month of August 2012 with expenditures slightly ahead of revenues, bringing net revenue to just over $6,000. Included in August 2012 expenditures is $1,680 for storm damage related to the June 19, 2012 storm. Also included are third payrolls for administrative and clubhouse staff. This is a factor of how the calendar falls. The third payroll makes personnel costs for the month appear high, these expenses remain on-budget for the year. Course revenues year-to-date are up, with a nice increase in walk-up fees offsetting lower than anticipated recreation program revenue. SEASON WRAP-UP As we near the end of the season, the Clubhouse Manager Jen Zweber and I have a number of important tasks. This includes revisiting program offerings, the marketing plan, concessions offerings, promotions, staffing and more. Ms. Zweber has implemented several new ideas and has a number of ideas to enhance revenues. After the Labor Day weekend, the course opens later in the mornings; the course stays open until sunset. The clubhouse manager has been authorized to close the clubhouse depending upon traffic and weather conditions. MAINTENANCE UPDATE Maintenance staff is responding to Japanese Beetles in the fairways, and Dollar Spot on the greens. Both issues are common for golf courses; staff is well prepared to minimize their impact. BUDGET IMPACT The attached monthly expenditure report shows revenues and expenditures through the end of August. The course has taken in $128,325 in revenues; expenditures for this period total $122,194. This results in net revenue over expenditure of $6,129 year to date. page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 DATE: September 18, 2012 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Dave Dreelan, Assistant Fire Chief SUBJECT: Fire Synopsis – August 2012 Fire Calls The department responded to 11 calls for the month. The majority of calls were classified as false alarms or as good intent calls. Six of the calls were residential in nature, two calls were EMS calls, and three calls were gas leaks. Monthly Department Training The monthly department training was what we call “skill stations”. Firefighters rotated through four different skill stations that were led by different instructors. This type of training is done when there are several smaller training topics that need to be addressed. Examples of this would be reviewing a new EMS standard or doing an in-service training on a new piece of equipment. Monthly Squad Training The squad training for the month required each firefighter to participate in our annual fire pump certification program. Once a year, each firefighter must go through an evaluation process. This process is to certify that each firefighter is capable of getting one of our trucks to the scene of an incident, charge the initial attach lines, and are able to establish a water supply from the hydrant without any assistance. page 14 MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT AUGUST 2012 MONTHLY REPORT FIRE CALLS NO. 12131 -12141 NUMBER OF CALLS:11 FIRE ALARMS DISPATCHED:NUMBER STRUCTURE CONTENTS MISC.TOTALS TO DATE ACTUAL FIRES Structure - MH Commercial $28,000 Structure - MH Residential $10,120 Structure - Contract Areas $16,000 Vehicle - MH $300 Vehicle - Contract Areas $0 Grass/Brush/No Value MH Grass/Brush/No Value Contract TOTAL MONTHLY FIRE LOSSES MEDICAL Assist 1 $0 $0 $0 Extrication HAZARDOUS SITUATION FIRE LOSS TOTALS MENDOTA HEIGHTS Spills/Leaks 3 Arcing/Shorting ALL FIRES, ALL AREAS (MONTH)$0 $54,420 Chemical Power Line Down MEND. HTS. ONLY STRUCT/CONTENTS $38,120 FALSE ALARM Residential Malfunction 1 MEND. HTS. ONLY MISCELLANEOUS $300 Commercial Malfunction Unintentional - Commercial 1 MEND. HTS. TOTAL LOSS TO DATE $38,420 Unintentional - Residential 2 Criminal BILLING FOR SERVICES GOOD INTENT Smoke Scare AGENCY THIS MONTH TO DATE Steam Mistaken for Smoke Other 3 MN/DOT $0 MUTUAL AID MILW. RR $0 CNR RR $0 TOTAL CALLS 11 OTHERS: $0 LOCATION OF FIRE ALARMS:TO DATE LAST YEAR TOTALS:$0 $0 MENDOTA HEIGHTS 7 123 113 MENDOTA 1 1 0 FIRE MARSHAL'S TIME FOR MONTH SUNFISH LAKE 2 6 16 LILYDALE 1 9 17 INSPECTIONS 33.5 OTHER 2 8 INVESTIGATIONS 0 TOTAL 11 141 154 RE-INSPECTION 18 WORK PERFORMED HOURS TO DATE LAST YEAR MEETINGS 7 FIRE CALLS 143.5 2365 2903 MEETINGS 19 285.5 318.5 ADMINISTRATION 16 DRILLS 130 1210.5 1185.5 WEEKLY CLEAN-UP 34 285.5 275 SPECIAL PROJECTS 3 SPECIAL ACTIVITY 218 1389 1563.5 ADMINISTATIVE 0 0 0 TOTAL 77.5 FIRE MARSHAL 77.5 481.5 304 TOTALS 622 6017 6549.5 REMARKS:SEE OTHER SIDE FOR SYNOPSIS page 15 DATE: September 18, 2012 TO: Mayor, Council and City Administrator FROM: Chief Mike Aschenbrener SUBJECT: Out of State Travel for Investigative Training BACKGROUND The Mendota Heights Police Department has been a member of the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC) for many years. MOCIC is the Midwest regional part of the federal Regional Information Sharing System (RISS). Since 2003 we have sent one of the two investigators to the annual training conference. Investigator Spicer was signed up for the conference in June and the Council notification was overlooked at that time, the conference starts the morning of the City Council meeting. Last year investigator Mario Reyes attended the conference in Fargo, North Dakota. This year’s conference is September 18 – 20 in Dubuque, Iowa. This is a budgeted training item. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the out of state travel is approved. ACTION REQUIRED: If the Council so desires to implement the recommendation pass a motion authorizing Tanner Spicer to attend the annual MOCIC training conference. page 16 DATE: September 18, 2012 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Tamara Schutta, HR Coordinator SUBJECT: Approval to Begin the Re-Hire and Recruitment Process for Winter 2012- 2013 Parks & Recreational and Public Works part-time Seasonal Employees. BACKGROUND Staff is requesting council approval to begin the re-hire and recruitment process for the Mendota Heights winter 2012-2013 parks & recreation and public works staff. Parks & Recreation: The city hires approximately 22 warming house/ice rink attendants to staff the three outdoor rinks each winter season. Staff is requesting approval to send out re-hire packets, post and recruit for the positions of Warming House/Ice Rink Attendants. Pay range is $8.25 to $9.00 per hour. Staff is also requesting approval to send out re-hire packets for the Ice Skating Instructor position. Pay range is $22.00 to $22.75 per hour. Public Works: The city hires approximately 6 ice rink flooders to flood the three outdoor rinks each winter season. Staff is requesting approval to send out re-hire packets for the Rink Flooder positions for Public Works. Pay range is $9.75 to $10.50 per hour. BUDGET IMPACT As noted above. RECOMMENDATION City staff recommends that you authorize the staff to begin the recruitment process for the above listed winter 2012-2013 parks and recreation and public works seasonal positions. If council concurs in the recommendation, a motion should be made to authorize staff to start the re-hire and recruitment process. page 17 DATE: September 18, 2012 TO: Mayor, Council and City Administrator FROM: Chief Mike Aschenbrener SUBJECT: Resolution Formally Acknowledging Receipt of Gift to Police Department BACKGROUND The city auditor has advised that Minnesota State Statute 465.03 “Gifts to municipalities” requires all donations be acknowledged by resolution. This memo meets Minnesota State Statutory requirements. The Brenne family called for assistance with a suspicious person and they were so impressed with Sergeant Petersen’s handling of the call they sent a very nice card along with two movies to have on hand should we need them. Thank you letters will be sent after the City Council formally accepts the gift. BUDGET IMPACT N/A RECOMMENDATION If Council desires to implement the recommendation, pass a motion adopting Resolution No. 2012-____: “RESOLUTION FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE GIFTS FROM THE BRENNE FAMILY.” page 18 City of Mendota Heights Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2012- RESOLUTION FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE GIFT TO THE CITY WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights desires to follow Minnesota Statute 465.03 “Gifts to municipalities”; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Statute requires a resolution to accept gifts to municipalities; and WHEREAS, the City has previously acknowledged gifts with a resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights has duly considered this matter and wishes to acknowledge the civic mindedness of citizens and officially recognize their donations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights accepts a donation from the Brenne family of two movies to be used when needed. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 18th day of September, 2012. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Sandra Krebsbach, Mayor ATTEST _________________________ Lorri Smith, City Clerk page 19 DATE: September 18, 2012 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Tamara Schutta, HR Coordinator SUBJECT: Successful Completion of Probationary Period BACKGROUND Effective September 21, 2012, Hristo “Chris” Galiov will have successfully completed his one-year probationary period as Accounting Clerk. Hristo has been a great asset to the City. Hristo has a great attitude and demonstrates professional expertise in all that he does. Along with the day-to-day accounting responsibilities, Hristo has been instrumental in scanning 2012 accounts payable documents using the city’s new document imaging software making it easier for staff to retrieve files. BUDGET IMPACT Hristo Galiov’s position is a Grade Level 14 in the City’s position and pay classification plan. Mr. Galiov is currently at Grade Level 14, Step C. His next step increase is due 03/21/2013. RECOMMENDATION City staff recommends that the City Council officially appoint Hristo Galiov to the position of regular, full-time Accounting Clerk, effective September 21, 2012. If the council agrees with the recommendation, approve the official appointment of Hristo Galiov to the position of regular, full-time Accounting Clerk effective September 21, 2012. This action requires a simple majority vote. page 20 DATE: September 18, 2012 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, PE, Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: Agreement between Lilydale Apartments, LLC, Lilydale Senior Living LLC, Saint Paul Regional Water, the City of Lilydale and the City of Mendota Heights for Municipal Water Service BACKGROUND Lilydale Apartments, LLC is currently completing construction of a residential development located on the site of the former Lilydale Racquet Club. As part of the development, municipal water service was provided to the site through mains owned by Mendota Heights and operated by Saint Paul Regional Water Service (SPRWS). The construction of the mains was approved by Mendota Heights City Council on June 7, 2011. Agreements have been submitted by SPRWS that outline the responsibilities of all parties as they apply to the use of the municipal water service to the development site. BUDGET IMPACT None, staff time and expenses were reimbursed by the developer as part of the original developer’s agreement. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends city council pass a motion authorizing the mayor and staff to execute the Private Water Main Agreement between Lilydale Senior Living LLC, Lilydale Apartment LLC, the City of Mendota Heights, the City of Lilydale and the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul and Dedication of Easement for Water Main Purposes in Interstate Valley Park by a simple majority vote. page 21 DATE: September 18, 2012 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator FROM: Paul R. Berg, Code Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Building Permit Approval for 2455 Visitation Drive BACKGROUND Opus Design Build, LLC has submitted plans, building permit application and supplemental documents for council review and approval. The project consists of 4,000 square feet of new space for a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) center. The primary function of the new space will be to house the Visitation school robotics team classrooms, robot assembly space, and indoor practice areas. In addition, the project will alter approximately 1,800 square feet. Two conference rooms altered into a large meeting/dining space will require demolition of the existing space to accommodate a single floor elevation across the entire footprint. 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DOOR INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL W/ THIN BRICK 6 A3.1s 8 A3.1s 7 A3.1s CANOPY GROUND LEVEL100' - 0" S-BS-C S-AS-D INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL INSULATED O.H. DOOR 8 A3.1sSIM 6 A3.1sSIM 7 A3.1sSIM ROOF SCUPPER ROOF SCUPPER GROUND LEVEL 100' - 0" S-1 CANOPY .. EXISTING PRECAST NEW PRECAST INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL W/ THIN BRICK BRICK VENEER OVER EXISTING PRECAST CONC. PANEL 9 A3.1s 1/8" = 1'-0"2 SOUTH ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0"1 NORTH ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0"3 EAST ELEVATION page 27 page 28 page 29 page 30 page 31 page 32 page 33 page 34 page 35 page 36 page 37 page 38 DATE: September 18, 2012 TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Ryan Ruzek, PE, Assistant City Engineer Michael Albers, PE, Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Crown Point & Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitation BACKGROUND Staff identified the Crown Point Drive Neighborhood Rehabilitation as a 2013 street rehabilitation project in the 2012-2016 Street Improvement Plan (SIP). The Overlook Road Neighborhood Rehabilitation was also identified as a 2013 street rehabilitation project in the 2012-2016 SIP. Staff anticipates that the proposed improvements for these two neighborhoods will be similar in nature and that combining the two neighborhoods into one project would reduce staff time and could produce lower unit prices during construction due to the project size. The combined project will be called the Crown Point & Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitation. The preparation of a feasibility report for the Crown Point & Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitation which is required to follow the Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 process was authorized by the Mendota Heights City Council by adopting Resolution 2012-32 at the City Council meeting held on May 1, 2012. The Statute 429 process is required because the city council intends to assess a portion of the project. The feasibility report for Crown Point & Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitation was accepted by the Mendota Heights City Council and called for a public hearing on September 18, 2012 by adopting Resolution 2012-65 at the August 7, 2012, city council meeting. The recommendation of the feasibility report was to proceed with this project. This project includes rehabilitating Crown Circle, Crown Court, Crown Point Drive, Lilac Road between Marie Avenue and Douglas Road, Overlook Lane, Overlook Road, and Summit Lane between Marie Avenue and Overlook Road. The proposed project also includes street preventative maintenance including crack sealing and seal coating on Highway 110 Frontage Road/Carmen Lane. Street Rehabilitation – Crown Point Drive, Crown Circle, and Crown Court Crown Point Drive, Crown Circle, and Crown Court were constructed in 1978. Concrete curb and gutters were installed on these streets and the roadway widths currently measure 33 feet page 39 from face of curb to face of curb. All streets have a pavement cross-section consisting of a 2” bituminous surface over a 6” aggregate base. Storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main were also constructed on these streets in 1978. Proposed improvements for Crown Point Drive, Crown Circle, and Crown Court will include the reclamation of the existing bituminous roadway and the placing of a 2.5” bituminous base course and a 1.5” bituminous wear course over the reclaimed pavement material, curb and gutter repair, and catch basin repair. Street Rehabilitation – Overlook Road, Overlook Lane, Lilac Road, and Summit Lane Overlook Road, Overlook Lane, Lilac Road, and Summit Lane were constructed in1969. Overlook Lane, Lilac Road, and Summit Lane were eventually extended south to connect to Marie Avenue in 1976. Concrete curb and gutter was installed on these streets under and the roadway widths currently measure 33 feet from face of curb to face of curb. All streets have a pavement cross-section consisting of approximately 3” bituminous surface over a 6” aggregate base. Storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main were also constructed on these streets in 1969 and 1976. Proposed improvements for Overlook Road, Overlook Lane, Lilac Road, and Summit Lane (north of Marie Avenue) will include the reclamation of the existing bituminous roadway and the placing of a 2.5” bituminous base course and a 1.5” bituminous wear course over the reclaimed pavement material, curb and gutter repair, and catch basin repair. Park Improvements Proposed improvements to the Marie Park include placing a 2” overlay over the existing parking lot and trail. Preventative Maintenance - Highway 110 Frontage Road/Carmen Lane The Highway 110 Frontage Road was constructed in 1965 by MnDOT during the I35E construction. The roadway width is approximately 20 feet measured from edge of road to edge of road. A bituminous curb was installed on the south side of the street. The pavement section consists of a 1.5” bituminous surface over an 8” aggregate base. In 1994, MnDOT placed a 2” bituminous overlay on this street. Also in 1994, a cul-de-sac named Carmen Lane was added to the end of the Highway 110 frontage Road. In 2010, MnDOT turned back this street to the City of Mendota Heights from Highway 110 to the cul-de-sac. Proposed improvements for Highway 110 Frontage Road/Carmen Lane will include crack sealing and seal coating. Issues A Neighborhood Informational Meeting was held on August 27, 2012 to provide the property owners an opportunity to discuss the projects in an informal setting prior to the Public Hearing. There are 82 properties in the project area. Twelve (12) property owners representing eleven (11) properties attended the meeting regarding the proposed rehabilitation project. Staff presented the proposed improvements, project costs, estimated assessments and answered questions. The property owners asked a variety of questions regarding assessments, construction issues, project costs, and the pavement condition of the Highway 110 Frontage Road/Carmen Lane. Overall, residents appeared to be in favor of the project. page 40 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to determine if plans and specifications should be ordered. Details of the project and proposed financing will be presented to the public at the hearing. BUDGET IMPACT The total estimated cost of the project is $913,453.50. PROJECT COSTS ITEM CONSTRUCTION INDIRECT* TOTAL Street Rehabilitation – Crown Point $280,667.75 $56,133.55 $336,801.30 Street Rehabilitation – Overlook Road $356,335.25 $71,267.05 $427,602.30 Curb Replacement & Trails $119,051.25 $23,810.25 $142,861.50 Preventative Maintenance $5,157.00 $1,031.40 $6,188.40 Totals $761,211.25 $152,242.25 $913,453.50 * Includes 20% indirect costs for legal, engineering, administration, and finance. The Crown Point & Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitation is proposed to be financed by special assessments and municipal bonds. Funding sources and amounts are shown below: FUNDING SOURCES ITEM COST ESTIMATE ASSESSMENT MUNICIPAL BONDS Street Rehabilitation- Crown Point Neighborhood $336,801.30 $124,100.00 $212,701.30 Street Rehabilitation- Overlook Neighborhood $427,602.30 $175,200.00 $252,402.30 Curb Replacement & Trails $142,861.50 $142,861.50 Preventative Maintenance $6,188.40 $6,188.40 Totals $913,453.50 $299,300.00 $614,153.50 Street improvement projects are proposed to be assessed to the benefiting property owners. Pursuant to the City’s Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Policy adopted by the city council on June 16, 1992, the Crown Point & Overlook Neighborhood Rehabilitation is proposed to be assessed to the benefiting property owners as follows: • All units with a driveway located on Crown Circle, Crown Court, Crown Point Drive, Lilac Road between Marie Avenue and Douglas Road, Overlook Lane, Overlook Road, and Summit Lane between Marie Avenue and Overlook Road will be assessed per the Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Policy. o City costs include curb and gutter replacement, sod restoration, Marie Park parking lot overlay, Marie Park bituminous trail overlay, and appurtenant work. • All units with a driveway located on the Highway 110 Frontage Road/Carmen Lane will not be assessed due to crack sealing and seal coating being preventative maintenance which the City finances 100% of the project costs. The following tables show the estimated unit assessments based on the City policy and proposed unit assessments that are being recommended by staff. page 41 ASSESSMENT CALCULATIONS - STREET REHABILITATION - CROWN POINT NEIGHBORHOOD Assessable Costs $336,801.30 Assessment $168,400.65 50% Assessable Units 34 Estimated Unit Assessment per City Policy $4,952.96 $168,400.64 50% Proposed Unit Assessment $3,650.00 $124,100.00 37% ASSESSMENT CALCULATIONS - STREET REHABILITATION - OVERLOOK NEIGHBORHOOD Assessable Costs $427,602.30 Assessment $213,801.15 50% Assessable Units 48 Estimated Unit Assessment per City Policy $4,454.19 $213,801.12 50% Proposed Unit Assessment $3,650.00 $175,200.00 41% The estimated unit assessments for the street rehabilitation are higher than the rates that staff anticipates for future rehabilitation projects with pavement reclamation due to the anticipated sub-grade correction. Staff proposes to assess the benefiting properties $3,650/unit in order to bring the rate closer to anticipated rehabilitation projects costs. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the council conduct the Public Hearing and order the improvements, authorizing staff to prepare the plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of Crown Circle, Crown Court, Crown Point Drive, Lilac Road, Overlook Lane, Overlook Road, and Summit Lane and the preventative maintenance (crack sealing and seal coating) on Highway 110 Frontage Road/Carmen Lane. Conduct the public hearing, and then if city council wishes to implement the staff recommendation, pass a motion adopting A RESOLUTION ORDERING OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CROWN POINT & OVERLOOK NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION (PROJECT #201207). This action requires a four fifths majority vote. page 42 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2012- A RESOLUTION ORDERING OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CROWN POINT & OVERLOOK NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION (PROJECT #201207) WHEREAS, the city council adopted Resolution 2012-65 on August 17, 2012 setting the date for a public hearing on the proposed improvements to Highway 110 Frontage Road/Carmen Lane, Crown Circle, Crown Court, Crown Point Drive, Lilac Road between Marie Avenue and Douglas Road, Overlook Lane, Overlook Road, and Summit Lane between Marie Avenue and Overlook Road; and WHEREAS, ten (10) days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing were given and the hearing was held on the 18th day of September, 2012, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon on the question of the proposed construction of the following described improvements: Street rehabilitation improvements consisting of, but not limited to, bituminous milling or removal, bituminous reclamation, catch basin repair, concrete curb and gutter repair, bituminous surfacing and appurtenant work to Crown Circle, Crown Court, Crown Point Drive, Lilac Road between Marie Avenue and Douglas Road, Overlook Lane, Overlook Road, and Summit Lane between Marie Avenue and Overlook Road. Preventative maintenance consisting of, but not limited to, crack sealing and seal coating and appurtenant work to Highway 110 Frontage Road/Carmen Lane. WHEREAS, the proposed assessable area for said improvements is situated within the City of Mendota Heights in Dakota County, Minnesota and includes those parcels that currently have driveway access on the project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council as follows: 1. Such improvements are necessary, cost-effective and feasible as detailed in the feasibility report. 2. That the city engineer be and is hereby authorized and directed to prepare plans and specifications for said improvement. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this eighteenth day of September, 2012. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Sandra Krebsbach, Mayor ATTEST _________________________ Lorri Smith, City Clerk page 43