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2015-12-15 Council minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting He1d Tuesday, December 15, 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 Duggan and Petschel were present. Absent were Councilmembers Povolny 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 Petschei moved adoption of the agenda with the deletion of items 9b and 9c. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Povoiny, Norton) CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Krebsbach presented the consent calendax 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, pulling items e) Acicnowledgement of Mendota Heights Athletic Association 2016 Soccer Plan, n) Approval of 2015/2016 Property Insurance Renewal, and o) Approval of Resolution 2015-101 Accept Donation of an AED. a. Approval of December 1, 2015 City Council Minutes b. Approval of December 1, 2015 Council Closed Session Minutes c. Approval of December l, 2015 Cauncil Workshop Minutes � f. g� h. i. • Councilmember Duggan abstained on items a, b, and c Acknowledgement of October/November Par 3 Update Acicnowiedgement of Mendota Heights Athletic Association 2016 Soccer Plan Approval of a Purchase Order for Asbestos Abatement at 1189 Bourne Lane Approvai of Resolution 2015-100 Employee Pay Classification Plan Approval of Copier Lease Approval of International Union of Operating Engineers Contract j. Approval of Personnel Code Amendments regarding Compensatory Time Accruals and Additional Employee Holiday lc. Approval of Personnel Action, Regarding Appointment of a PT Police Support Specialist l. Approvai of Firefighter Appointments m. Approvai of Extension of Joint Powers Agreement for Emergency Management Services n. Approval of 2015/2016 Property Insurance Renewal o. Approval of Resolution 2015-101 Accept Donation of an AED p. Approval of Resolution 2015-102 Certifying Delinquent Sewer Charges (revised list) q. Acicnowiedge Building Activity Report for November 2015 r. Approval of Contractor List s. Approval of Claims List Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 3(with Duggan abstaining on items a, b, and c) Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Povolny, Norton) PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEM E) ACKNOWLEDGE MENDOTA HEIGHTS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2016 SOCCER PLAN Councilmember Duggan aslced if anyone lcnew the costs associated with the proposed changes and if there are challenges that may still exist with parking. City Administrator Marlc McNeill replied that this proposai is one that Recreation Program Coordinator Sloan Wallgren suggested. He met with the soccer representatives regarding this plan and they were supportive. The extra costs wi11 be minimal and it is anticipated that the on-street parking would be reduced in the Kensington Park neighborhood with this proposed plan. Councilmember Duggan moved to acknowledge the Mendota Heights Athletic Association Soccer Plan. Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Povolny, Norton) N) APPROVAL OF 2015/2016 PROPERTY iNSURANCE RENEWAL Councilmember Petschel recused herself from voting on this item as her husband worlcs for an insurance company that happens to do business with a number of municipalities, which includes the City of Mendota Heights. However, she stated he has nothing to do with the insurance that the City purchases. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the 2015/2016 property insurance renewal. Mayor Krebsbach seconded the motion Ayes: 2 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 (Petschel) Absent: 2 (Povolny and Norton) Decernber 15, 2015 Mendota Heights Ciry Council �'age 2 O) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2015-101 ACCEPT DONATION OF AN AED Mayor Krebsbach noted that, as Counciimember Petschel had pointed out earlier, the City's budget is so tight this year that they were unable to purchase some needed iteins. However, she wanted to acicnowledge her appreciation for an AED that was donated to the City. Chief of Police Michael Aschenbrener stated that since the receipt of this donation, the Department has received five additional donations. These additional donations will be o�cially received at the next Council meeting. It was noted that because of these donations, the City is almost at its goal of seven new AED's for the police squad cars. Councilmember Petschel moved to adopt Resolution 2015-101 Accepting Donation of an AED. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Povolny, Norton) PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. PRESENTATIONS A) INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN — STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES,INC. Planner Nolan Wall explained that the City of Mendota Heights received a$10,000 grant from the Dakota County CDA to conduct a redevelopment plan for the industrial district. StafF has been worlcing with Stantec Consulting Services to prepare that plan. The City Council and the Planning Commission held a joint workshop at the end of October 2015 to discuss the initial results of the study. He introduced Consulting Planner Phil Carison to present the draft Industrial District Redevelopment Plan. Consulting Planner Phil Carlson provided a memorandum summarizing the plan. He noted that the desire was to create a redevelopment pian that was visionary and realistic by analyzing conditions in the industrial park. They provided general information on the industrial district; they loolced at marlcet conditions; they listed future trends for industrial pailcs; and made a nuxnber of recoirunendations. Councilmembers asked questions regarding building height limitations in different areas of the parlc, frequency of the bus routes, the City's cost share or funding sources on potential large roadway enhancement projects for the area, the east/west commute, and the size and type of large distribution centers that have been or are being built in other communities. Recommendations made in the plan included the following: December I5, 2015 Mendota Heights City Council Page 3 1. Keep the area guided and zoned for office, industrial and related uses; don't malce significant changes that would interfere with its success as a business paric. 2. Explore potential revisions or additions to the uses allowed in the parlc by scrutinizing and revising if necessary the list of permitted and conditional uses in the zoning code. 3. Explore rezoning some of the front tier of properties between Mendota Heights Road and I-494 to office - most are office, not industrial uses. This may allow more intense uses. 4. Explore ways to capitalize on the new Vikings facility in Eagan. 5. Preserve and improve the area's roadway networlc as opportunities arise, avoiding changes that would diminish its access to the regional and local network. 6. Study traffic patterns in the vicinity of Pilot Knob Road and Northland Drive to determine if there are improvements to that area that would allow more intense use of the currently vacant parcel in the southeast quadrant of that intersection. 7. Explore improvements to transit service in the parlc. This might include discussions with Metro Transit and Dalcota County about long-term transit service in the area; sidewalk connections to bus shelters; a circulator route to other transit stops; increased Metro Transit bus service; or long- term discussions of BRT or LRT along I-494. 8. Conduct a bicycle/pedestrian study to identify improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians. 9. Review the city's parlcing standards and study parking needs to insure that the city code keeps in line with changes in office or other uses in the parlc. 10. Stay current on changes in the requirements of industrial and office uses generally and adjust the city's policies and regulations as needed to respond to new developments. 11. Continue commercial land use and zoning designations on the City-owned Bourne Lane site, and only malce a change if the marlcet warrants it. 12. Continue to worlc cooperatively with Industrial Parlc owners, managers and tenants to lceep the parlc successfui. Councilmembers provided feedbacic and suggestions for the final Industrial Redevelopment Plan. They also expressed their appreciation to Stantec Consulting Services, Cushman-Walcefield, and staff for the detailed siudy and for the hard work done. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) RESOLUTION 2015-99, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AT 2160 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, PLANNING CASE 2015-43 Planner Nolan Wall explained that this application was for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment concerning the former Larsen Garden Center property. The request is for an amendineilt from the existing business designation to a new high-density residential designation. Additional information was requested from the applicant, so staff recommended that Council extend the initial 60-day review period. Councilmember Duggan moved to direct staff to extend the initial 60-day review period established in Planning Case 2015-43 an additiona160 days. Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Povolny, Norton) Decenzber 1 S, 201 S Mendota Heigllts Ciry Council 1'age 4 B) 2160 SIBLEY MEMORIA.L HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES This item was pulled from the agenda to allow for additional time to address several issues. C) AWARD OF CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR UPDATE OF LOCAL SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN This item was pulled from the agenda. COMM[UNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Assistant to the City Administrator Tamara Schutta made the following announcements: s Residents are reminded to keep their trash cans on their driveway aprons behind the curb line so they are not hit by the snowplows. m Toys for Tots can be dropped off by December 17 at City Hall. The toys will be delivered to KAR� 11 television station. • Unworkable holiday lights can be recycled by dropping them off at City Hall through February 5, 2016. • The City is accepting letters of interest from residents for Commission vacancies through December 28, 2015. • A coloring contest for children is being held by the Police Department. Turn in your submission by January 22, 2016. Winners get orange juice and donuts with the Police Officers. • The Mendota Heights Moms Ciub toured City Hall. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Petschel noted that residents should lceep the date of March 9, 2016 in mind as the MAC staff and the FAA regional director will be at City Ha11 to answer questions about how the airport is being operated. The Airport Relations Commission is hosting this. Details will be available in the Heights Highlights. Mr. Jeff Hart (in charge of ground operations for Delta) and Councilmember Petschel presented the annual work plan for the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) to the Metropolitan Aiiport Commission for approval, which it was. Councilmember Petschel gave recognition to Mr. John Gould and Mr. Nick Waldvogel who are members of the University of St. Thomas football team that is playing for the national championship. She wished everyone the happiest, safest, and best holidays. Counciimember Duggan congratulated Steve and Angela on the new addition to their family, Marie. He also expressed cangratulations to his grandson, Finn, on his golden birthday. Decembe�-1 S, 2015 Mendota Heights City Council Page 5 He wished everyone the happiest and safest holidays. Mayor Krebsbach announced that the Dakota County Historical Society is looking for board members. She wished everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. : � • : �I Councilmember Duggan moved to adjourn. Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Povolny, Norton) Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. ,-- - San ra Krebsba Mayor TTES • , , Lorri Smith City Clerk Decen:ber 1 S, 2015 Merzdota Heights City Council Page 6