2012-10-30 Council Workshop minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Council Workshop
Held Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a workshop of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota
was held at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Duggan, Povolny, Petschel and Vitelli. Also in attendance were City Administrator Justin
Miller, City Engineer /Public Works Director John Mazzitello, and Assistant to the City Administrator Jake
Sedlacek.
2012 MENDOTA HEIGHTS PAR 3 OPERATIONS REVIEW
Clubhouse Manager Jen Zweber shared her thoughts on the golf season. She indicated that overall reviews
of the course and season were positive, but added marketing would assist in bringing more revenue to the
course. Suggested improvements included a hitting net, hole sponsors, and sponsorships for tournaments.
Councilmembers asked questions about how the reduction in program participants may correlate with overall
park and recreation trends as well as other improvements that may be implemented for next year. Miller and
Sedlacek indicated their satisfaction with Zweber's handling of the clubhouse operations this year and hoped
that she would be able to return in 2013.
DISCUSSION OF UNDEVELOPLED LOTS AT TOWN CENTER
Miller and Sedlacek reported that there has been an uptick in inquiries about the undeveloped lots at Town
Center and wanted to get direction from the council on how they wished to proceed. Council asked about
potential uses and the level of interest in the site from various users. Miller indicated that options included
getting an appraisal of the property as well as listing it with a broker. Councilmember Vitelli suggested that
staff meet with Ross Feffercorn to see what his thoughts were on the best use of the property. Staff agreed to
continue to move forward and report back to council about development possibilities.
DISCUSSION OF DRAFT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sedlacek presented the history on this item including the most recent planning commission discussion.
Council expressed individual concerns and comments regarding the existing draft and questioned staff about
specifics such as timing, enforceability, and wording. Council directed staff to bring the draft back to a
regular council meeting for city council review and potential approval.
ADJOURN
Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Sandra Krebsbach
Mayor