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2005-09-02 Friday NewsF The Friday News September 2, 2005 The VillalZe at Mendota Hei6hts holds a promotional event! In anticipation of this fall's Parade of Homes, on Wednesday evening of this week Ross Fefercom, developer of the Village at Mendota Heights, hosted a "Pre -Parade Sneak Peek & BBQ" on Linden Street. The event ran from 5:00 to 7:30 pin and featured BBQ from Famous Dave's, ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery, and tours of both the row townhouse units and the condominium units. Both the realtors and representatives from the preferred mortgage lender were at the event to talk to prospective buyers. Paul Dorn of the Dorn Company estimated that between seventy-five and one hundred people attended the event and said that it was the most successful promotional event thus far for the residential component of the Village. Patrick Hollister attended ori my behalf and noted that Councilmember Ultan Duggan was also there. Patrick picked up sone literature from the event. Attached please find a price listing for the first condominium building — notice how many units have already been sold! Also attached is some general information about both the Linden Loft Condominiums and the Village Row Townhomes (East and West). Patrick also picked up a copy of the menu for Cold Stone Creamery ice cream cakes, also attached. Cold Stone Creamery plans to open at the Village in October. Computer Update This weekend Stacy will be upgrading the City's NT 4.0 domain to Windows 2003. This will include the following systems/services: • (3) Dell PowerEdge Servers ® Interscan virus wall (No more nasty spam!) • Exchange 2003 • Outlook web access (e-mail from browser) • TrendMicro security suite • Backup Exec Powersuite Getting this up and running and adding all of the workstations to the domain, migrating the exchange data, and all of the data that is on each workstation will take a significant amount of time. With any major upgrade, such as this, there will be a potential for unforeseen problems. City staff will have to be patient as Tuesday might be a little shaky, making sure that all of the new services and data will be available. City staff will notice a reduction to eventually no spam e-mails, all employees will have internet e-mail, and outlook web access. (Stacy is sacrificing her personal family time in order to accomplish this task over the HOLIDAY weekend). The next phase (phase two) of the City's total system rebuild will be to implement the new network infrastructure. This will be done sometime over a September/October weekend. City staff will notice a dramatic improvement in internal network speed. Phase three of our system rebuild is to move to the INET fiber ring. The user will notice a dreaanatic speed increase in web downloads, page loads, etc. If all goes well all three phases will be complete by December 1, 2005. Labor Day Holiday Monday is Labor Day and City Offices will be closed. Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!! Respectfully submitted, Jim Danielson City Administrator Attachments: Just the Facts, Pipeline, City Council Agenda, Workshop Agenda, The Voice Article "How will new big box retailers affect traffic on Robert Street" &. "Robert Street rail corridor under construction," Southwest Review Article "WSP ponders program to scare off geese", Southwest Review Article "MH to celebrate 50th anniversary in 2006", "Mailbag -annual safety camp a success", South West Review "The legal limit is .08, don't blow it", The Village of Mendota Heights — Loft Condo Pricing — Building #1, Linen Loft Condominiums, Village Row Townhomes (East & West), Cold Stone Creamery Menu, From Airport News "New Aircraft Takeoff Procedure at Minneapolis — St. Paul International Airport Designed to Reduce Noise for Some Mendota Heights Residents", Invitation to attend the "Building a Stronger Community Workshop", and Dakota County Key Facts Issue # 09-32 09/01/2005 Hi 4VA TA F" it Hztkle- Ht-�94 PO&Z Dq�4u,04 Dakota County Traffic Safety Project The Dakota County Traffic Safety Project's first quarterly report indicates that since the first county wide saturation, in Mendota Heights over the Memorial Day Weekend, the project has been a huge success. To date 40 Officers have worked a total of 161.7 hours, covering 3194 miles, removing 13 adult drunk drivers, 9 juvenile uvenile drunk drivers and 19 drivers without valid licenses from the streets of Dakota County. In all 414 cars were stopped with 135 citations being issued. No Fault Insurance Violation 08-25-05-1304 hours Sergeant Donn Anderson observed an unoccupied car on Mendakota Drive near the park. In checking his computer he found the car had a no-fault insurance cite only flag attached to the license check. A short time later he spotted the car on Dodd Road it was stopped and the driver cited. Credit Card Fraud 08-24-05 1858 hours The Super America store on Hwy 110 called to report a possible credit card fraud. The store had just received a call from the victim of a theft in Apple Valley. The reporter had her wallet stolen while grocery shopping and when she called her credit card company they advised her that card had just been used at SA. Sergeant Garlock responded to the store and worked with the clerk to obtain descriptions and a tape of the transaction. The case has been referred to investigations for further follow up and coordination with Apple Valley Police on the theft. Domestic 08-25-05 1700 hours Sergeant John Larrive was dispatched to a family domestic upon arrival he observed that all was currently calm. He was met by an adult female who advised the problem was with one of her children. At the Twins game earlier in the day one of her 12 YOA twins began acting up to the point that they had to leave. Once at home the situation worsened and ending with a fight in the house between the boys. When mom intervened she was attacked. She dragged her son outside at which point he began throwing rocks at her. Mom called the family social worker who could not help. Sergeant Larrive worked with Dakota County Social Services to place the child. He was transported to the - I - Issue # 09-32 09/01/2005 . Scott County Juvenile Alternative Facility in Jordan by Sergeant Larrive. Social Services will follow up. Underage Consumption of Alcohol 08-26-05 0018 hours While on patrol on Miriam Street Officer Tanner Spicer watched as a young lady attempted to hide her drink. The young lady was trying to get in her car while enjoying an alcoholic beverage when she spotted the marked squad. At that point she set her glass under her car and told her friend "cops" which caused the friend to try and hide her drink under the car. In checking with young ladies he found both were under 21 YOA. The glass contained alcohol and the car she was attempting to get into belonged to her. A PBT test on the potential driver revealed a BAC of .108 and the passenger .038. Both were cited for underage consumption. Officer Spicer agreed to keep the keys rather than tow the car away. The young ladies were given a ride to an address in St Paul on the promise that they would not drive again until sober. DAS / Warrant Arrest 08-26-05 2155 hours While on patrol Sergeant Larrive ran a license check on the vehicle in front of him. The registered owner came back suspended. The vehicle was stopped and the driver stated he was the R/O. When advised that he was suspended he asked if he could have a buddy come and drive his car home. Sergeant Larrive agreed to this and a short time later the roommate showed up at the scene. When Sergeant Larrive checked the roommate's driving status an active warrant for his arrest out of Scott County was located. He was placed under arrest. The arrested (unhappy) room mate called his mom to provide bail. A short time later mom arrived on scene and posted the cash bail. The original driver was cited and released; his room mate was assigned a new court date and released. Muskrat removal 08-29-05 2314 hours Officer Brian Convery responded to a barricaded muskrat call. The muskrat had attacked the family dog and then holed up in the garage. Officer Convery reported that the muskrat was persuaded to leave peacefully after a verbal warning for assaulting the dog. Property Dispute 08-30-05 1830 hours Officer Convery received a call to meet with the caller at her apartment about missing property. The complainant reported that she had broken up with her live in boy friend and now was missing property. The reporter and the ex-boyfriend are both still on the lease and have free access to the apartment. The reporter first noticed things were missing when the comforter and pillows were gone from the bed. Further inspection revealed that she was missing everything from underwear to lingerie. When Officer Convery checked with the ex-boyfriend he denied any wrong doing. Both were advised on how to handle the situation and keep it from becoming a criminal matter. Suspicious Circumstance 08-30-05 2236 hours Officer Denise Urmann responded to a call of unknown white powder on the back of a toilet. The caller had no idea what it was or how the powder ended up on the toilet. After waking the boyfriend and determining he had no idea what it was, Officer Urmann collected a sample that was tested with a NIK (narcotics test) kit. The sample tested negatively and officers cleared. Have a great weekend! Mike 0 N E W S LETTER e Pmipelmine Public Works Enciiineering September 1, 2005 Code Enforcement Public Works The Parks Crew removed weeds and plantings around the Wentworth Park sign and prepared the area for new plantings and rocks. They serviced all mowers. Pipe Services cleaned and vacuumed the Mendota Heights Road lift station to get rid of a big build up of grease. Rich raised a manhole casting for the City of Lilydale. The Street Crew repaired two street lights in the business park area. A tree limb came down and blocked the westbound driving lane on Marie Avenue west of Dodd Road which was removed. Hoping to curtail student parking on High Ridge Circle and Sibley Court three "No Student Parking" signs were installed. The Street Crew also repaired the inside of a deteriorated storm grate and put on the first lift of asphalt on Mendota Heights Road just west of Lake Drive. They patched potholes on Mendota Heights Road west of Dodd and on Warrior Drive. Code Enforcement A building permit was issued for the first commercial tenant space finish at 702- 724 Main Street, Suite 101, Kowalski Wine Market in Town Center. The builder's estimate is for $175,000.00 for a 2,556 square foot tenant space. Engineering Ace Blacktop paved the final wear course on Emerson Avenue and Colshire today. Sue attended the Lilydale City Council meeting and the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District meeting to request monetary support to repair the Kingsley Court slope erosion problem. Both organizations will contribute to the project. Northdale Construction will begin storm sewer work on Dodge Lane on Tuesday, th September 6 CITY OFK8ENOQTAHEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA September 6, 2005 - T30 P.W 1 � Call to Order 2 Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Agenda Adoption 5, Approval of the August 16, 2005, City Council Minutes G Consent Calendar a. Acknowledgement of the Unapproved Minutes from the August 23rd Planning Commission Meeting. bAcknowledge NOC4Meeting Agenda c. Acknowledgement nfthe Fire Department Monthly Report for July d Acknowledgement ofthe August 30O5Building Report. e. Approval of Building Permit for Exterior Disabled Access Ramp and Door at Sign Art, 2170 Dodd Road. f Approval toHire Civil Engineer |. g� Adoption of "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR JOB NUMBER SSO3,LEXINGTON AVENUE TRAIL" h, Adoption of "A RESOLUTION FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OFGIFTS TOTHE CITY OFD8ENOOTAHBGHTG". i Authorization to Sign Institutional Network Service Agreement Between the City of Mendota Heights (I- NetUser) and Comcast. j, Acknowledge Incident Management Team (|K8T)Disaster Activation. h. Authorization for City Administrator to enter into a contract with iVVorO Systems fora Pavement Management and Sign Management System. | Approval of Contractors List., m Approval ofList nfClaims. 7 Public Comments Unfinished and New Business o, Discussion ofSupporting Public Safety Day— "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PUBLIC SAFETY DAY, COORDINATED BYTHE DAKOTA COUNTY DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS COY0K8|TTEE',' b. Resolution No. 05- 67, PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $790,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 2006A". o� Authorization to Issue Building Permit for Parking for a Caf�, Old Fischer Gas Station, 2156 Dodd Road, Mike and Kathy Dny|e, CNS Construction, Inc. d� Todd Mohagen, Northeast Quadrant of 494 and 35E, PUD Final Development Plan, Final Plat, and Authorization to Execute o Developers Agreement for an Office Development, Resolution No. 05-68, "^ARESOLUTION APPROVING APUD FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT FOR AN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT AT NORTHEAST QUADRANT DF494AND 3SE". e. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 700 \8kee\ey Lane — Lot Split to Create an Additional Lot - . "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOT SPLIT TO CREATE ONE ADDITIONAL LOT AT 700 WESLEY LANE'". f. Kevin Manley, 12O5Culligan Lane — Critical Area Permit for the ConatnudionofmNewHome- "ARESOLUTION APPROVING A CRITICAL AREA PERMIT AND DENYING A HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR A NEW HOME AT 1205 C0LLIGAN LANE." g� Gary Petnange|n.1O4ODouglas Road - CUPforanAncessoryStructureResolution - "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AC<3ND|TlCJNAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 1040 DOUGLAS ROAD." h Michael Harms, 662 Sibley Memorial Highway — Variance for a Driveway Gate - Resolution No. 05-72, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-FOOT HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR A DRIVEWAY GATE ATGG2 S|BLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY." i. Margie Soherzer, 1054 Overlook Road —VWdth Variance for a Driveway Replacement -Adnp( a Motion Finding that no Variance is Necessary. i, Francis Herman, 1848 Twin Circle Drive, Variance for Driveway Replacement ' Resolution No. 05-73, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 2.5 FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT AT 1848 TWIN CIRCLE DRIVE" k Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 LexingtnnAxenue—VVet|andsPermitfor Grading/Filling , "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AVVETLAND8 PERMIT TO ALLOW GRADING/FILLING WITHIN 100 FEET OF THE WETLAND SETBACK AREA AT21D1 LEXINGTON AVENUE." Case No. 05-41: Dr. Matthew Sturme[ Parkview Cat Clinic, PA, Lexington Avenue & Mendota Heights Road (Northeast Corner) — Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for a Cat Clinic inthe 8-1Zone — "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-1F-1 BOF THEK8ENDOTA HEIGHTS CITY CODE, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BYPROVIDING FOR CAT CLINICS IN A B-1 ZONING DISTRICT BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT and Resolution "ARESOLUTION APPROVING ACONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ACAT CLINIC IN THE B-1ZONE ATLEXINGTON AVENUE AND K8ENDQTAHEIGHTS ROAD." m Discussion ofNURTTrail n. Approval t0Hire 8Consultant tOPrepare 8Natural Resource Management Plan for the Pilot Knob Site. o, Discussion on Kingsley Estates Erosion. p. Discussion on2UO6Proposed Budget and Levy "RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2OUGPROPOSED B0DGET`, "RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE 2OO5LEVY COLLECTIBLE |N2OOG"' "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL 2005 TAX LEVY FOR SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT NO. I COLLECTIBLE IN 2006." 8. Council Comments 10. Ad0ourn—to Closed Session to Discuss Police Contract. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids, however, this may not be possible on short notice. P|moea contact City Administration at452- 1850 with requests. This meeting is being taped by NDC4 (651-450-9891) and will replay on Friday at 1:00 p.mn.and 7:OOp'rn.onthe NDC4Government Channel 1Q CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 89 2005 — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:30 P.M. I. Call to Order - 5:30 p.m. 2. Board Darts Bus for Tour of Parks and Trails 3. 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The event will include a parade of 1950s cars, a pride of CEOs and city dignitaries, a 5-10K Walk/run and "lite sports" events for all, involving teams from every corner of Mendota Heights. Light- hearted competition, bands, music and dance to tap your toes and slap your thighs as .0t TU-1Asa5r1 9V95- anniversary V95- anniversary in 2006 you hear the music rise. Not into sports? Then sharpen your quills. The con- test includes the first-ever Mendota Heights writing and art contests. The subject: Mendota Heights. (Limericks also accepted!) Or, with crayon, pencil, water color or oils, create a still life or land- scape or other image of Men- dota Heights. Entries accepted until April 30, 2006. Winners will be announced at the celebra- tion event on June 3. Judged by faculty representatives of Mendota Heights schools in art, English and compositio-4. Wanted for the historicyl commemorative issue of tYi-C Heights Highlites: old pho- tos, letters, post cards, cita- tions, mementoes, etc. Cheek your attic; we will includera selection in our golden anniversary salutation to Mendota Heights. s, The more volunteers tbee are; the more fun and sita- cessful the anniversary V.Al be. Stay tuned for more information on times aalk events you would be coiufor� able helping with. �' } Annual safety Camp a succus To the editor: Over 145 children from South St. Paul, West St. Paul a Mendota Heights participated in the 14th Annual Safe Camp held at Kaposia Park. The participants spent thi days learning all about different safety areas. One of t highlights of the camp was the Air Bag Safety as well as 't picnic supper with their parents. The cities of South St. Paul, West St. Paul and Mendc Heights would like to thank Marge & Marvin Cliff and t VFW Hanson Post No. 295 and their Auxiliary for the participation and financial support of this annual eves Many thanks also to the numerous organizations and ins viduals who donated various items to the camp. Without of your support, this camp would not have been as succe: ful as it was. We look forward to working with all the participants a- organizations for the 2006 Safety Camp. Shanon Young, Barb Kasal, m� _Teresa ,G#nge,lho.ff area parks and recreation departments r w o O rn N N 'Ti Qa W a 0 w U N N 0 o 0o ujo .L1 y n om Ba +� ° o H U aJ ,y ro N N ,N a G-! G "G t2 E- z oo t. 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Y O N w O C/5 ° o NO a) N a) U O a° Y ca w p bo w A G C o ;-r. ca ca 0 o o o° All plans, dimensions and square footages are subject to change Plans need not be built Lic 9508 606/04 The v L lag. e LOFT CONDOMINIUM PRICING - BUILDING #1 as of August 1, 2005 mom"] •®- • k, 1 s 1 Dodd #1 SOLD $364,900 Dodd #1 $374,900 Dodd #2 SOLD $369,900 Dodd #2 $379,900 Sibley #1 $414,900 Sibley #1 SOLD $419,900 Sibley #2 $419,900 Sibley #2 SOLD $429,900 Pierre #1 SOLD $454,900 Pierre #1 SOLD $464,900 Pierre #2 $459,900 Pierre #2 $469,900 Astor #1 SOLD $504,900 Astor #1 SOLD $514,900 Astor #2 $509,900 Astor #2 $519,900 All prices and features are for base units only and are subject to change without notice. "M e rt d O t a H C'1. g h t S Residential Sales & Marketing: The Dorn Company, Inc _ - _. Select from five distinctive floor plans ranging from 1337 to 1948 square feet; starting from $359,000. Brick, stucco and decorative masonry create a beautiful exterior for these classic homes with 10 -foot ceilings. Features and benefits you will enjoy include: Exterior Features • Brick, stucco and decorative masonry • Professional landscaping, irrigation system and maintenance service • Private decks/railing with gas line for grill • Windsor windows, Pinnacle series • Dimensional roof shingles • Gutters Interior Features • Ten -foot ceilings • Custom finished oak millwork • Gas fireplace with stone and wood surround • Oak or Maple wood flooring at kitchen and entries (see floor plan) • Two panel MDF doors with enamel paint finish Luxury Kitchen Features • Appliance package includes range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave (KitchenAid) • Electric range-KERC506H • Refrigerator w/ice-I<SRD25FK • Microwave-KHMS 1551 OTR • Dishwasher-KUDIOI IL • Premium cabinets by Kitchen Craft (Aurora Collection) with under -cabinet lighting • Laminate counter tops with wood edge • Granite breakfast bar for serving and eating • Garbage disposal -1/2 horsepower (model #GC2000PE) • Elkay stainless double bowl sink with Kohler faucet Luxury Bath Features • Ceramic tile floor and shower in owner's bath • Panasonic or equivalent "quiet" mechanical ventilation in owner's bath • Cultured marble vanity tops • Five foot soaking tub in owner's bath with tile surround and separate tiled shower with glass enclosure • Kohler products (Features continued on back) Thely" i I I a g e `M 2nd 05t d H e 1 g h t=S � Residential Sales &Marketing The Dorn Company,�anc k Lmnea Manske 952 884 8686 -, Energy -Efficient Features • 92% efficient furnace by Bryant • Central air conditioning • Stackable Whirlpool Duet washer/dryer (Washer-GHW9100L, Dryer-GEW9200LW) • Drop-in utility sink and cabinets at laundry room • 50 --gallon, quick recovery gas hot water heater • Pre -wire for cable/satellite T.V.—total of 4 • Pre -wire telephone (Cat 5) -total of 4 • Light fixture allowance -$3000 Peace of Mind • Engineered walls and floor/ceiling assemblies for fire protection and sound control • Fire sprinkler system covering all interior spaces • Owner -controlled furnace and central air • Separately metered gas and electric • Detailed orientation prior to closing • Interiors selection consultation • Builder's service and warranty program Common Spaces • Secured lobby entrance • Commons room with gas fireplace and kitchen for private gatherings • Mailroom (secured) -Common terrace • Elevator service to all levels • Car wash bay in underground parking garage • Guest parking in front of building • Fitness studio with gym -quality equipment -Two underground parking stalls per unit - Secured storage at parking garage -Trash and recycling room Association Maintained - Exterior maintenance -Snow removal -Yard care/irrigation of common areas • Insurance (hazard/liability) • Water/sewer • Fire sprinkler -Garbage pick-up -Common area maintained Thev1�3 13 Select from five distinctive floor plans ranging from 1,800 to 2,934 square feet. These townhomes are reminiscent of the arts and crafts era and feature spacious two-story designs with private entries and backyards and convenient heated underground parking. Complete features and benefits you will enjoy include: Exterior Features • Brick, stucco and decorative masonry • Frost -proof hose bibs (front and rear) • Professional landscaping, irrigation system and maintenance service • Private landscaped backyard, privacy . fencing & patio with gas line for grill • Private entry with storm door • Windsor windows, Pinnacle series • Dimensional roof shingles • Gutters Interior Features • Ten -foot ceilings main floor; nine -foot second floor • Custom finished oal< millwork • Gas fireplace with stone and wood surround • Oak or Maple wood flooring at kitchen and entries (see floor plan) • Two panel MDF doors w/enamel paint finish Common Spaces • Two underground parking stalls with secured storage (one oversized parking stall for Snelling) • Trash and recycling room Luxury Bath Features • Ceramic tile floor and shower in owner's bath • Panasonic or equivalent "quiet" mechanical ventilation in owner's bath • Cultured marble vanity tops • Five foot soaking tub in owner's bath with tile surround and separate tiled shower with glass enclosure • Kohler products (Features continued on back) Thev 4• M e Cl CI 0 d H e 1 P %1 t'S , Resitlential$ales &Marketing The Dorn Company, Inc Therese `Hurley 6 1 452 3047: 4 Luxury Kitchen Features -Appliance package includes range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave (KitchenAid) • Electric range-KERC506H • Refrigerator w/ice-KSRD25FK • Microwave-KHMS 1551 OTR • Dishwasher-KLID1O1IL • Premium cabinets by Kitchen Craft (Aurora Collection) with under cabinet lighting • Laminate counter tops with wood edge • Granite island for serving and eating • Garbage disposal -1/2 horsepower (model #GC2000PE) • Elkay stainless double bowl sink with Kohler faucet Energy -Efficient Features • 92% efficient furnace with heat/air exchanger by Lenox • Central air conditioning • Stackable Whirlpool Duet washer/dryer (Washer-GHW9100L, Dryer-GEW9200LW) • Drop-in utility sink and cabinets at laundry room • 50 -gallon, quick recovery gas hot water heater • Pre -wire for cable/satellite T.V.—total of 4 • Pre -wire telephone (Cat 5) -total of 4 • Light fixture allowance -$3000 Peace of Mind • Engineered walls for fire protection and sound control • Fire sprinkler system • Air exchanger • Owner -controlled furnace and central air • Separately metered gas and electric • Detailed orientation prior to closing • Interiors selection consultation • Builder's service and warranty program Association Maintained • Exterior maintenance • Snow removal • Yard care and irrigation • Insurance (hazard/liability) • Water/sewer • Fire sprinkler • Garbage pick-up • Comrnon area maintained (parking garage) TheVH s a �C' g -WIN � �� H , 0 COLD STONE CAKES'" Distinctively Good Taste in Ice Cream Cakes Indulge at these Minnesota. locations Apple Valley 952-432-3739 Baxter 218-824-0016 Bemidji 218-444-9040 Blaine, The Village 763-795.0333 Blaine, Sports Center 763-784-36.30 Bloomington; Mall ofAmerica 952-851-0623 Cryrstal 763 533-2501 Coon Rapids 763-427-8816 Cottage Grove 651-459-7200 Duluth 218-727-1955 Eagan 651-454-2253 Eden Prairie 952-943-9538 Hopkins 952-746-1970 Inver Grove Heights 651-455-9532 Lakeville 952-985-0655 Mankato 507-344-8152 Maple Grove 763-494-9161 Mendota Heights COMING SOON Minneapolis, Downtown Block E 612-659-9808 Minneapolis, Uptown 612-822-5597 Minnetonka 952-746-5950 Plymouth 763-694-8903 Rochester, North 507-424-3374 Rochester, South 507-424-.3717 St. Anthony Village 612-788-1599 St. Cloud 320258-3590 St. Louis Park 952-746-7606 Savage 952-440-3131 Stillwater, Oak Park Heights 651-351-2066 albite Bear Lake 651-407-8150 Woodbui7r 651-251-1112 Midnight Delight- Name and images portrayed are trademarks of Cold Stone Creamery Inc ® S US Patents Pending ©2005 www coldstonecreamery con t Su SIGNATURE CAKES A Cheesecake Named Desire - 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The intent of the request is to enhance compliance with a long-standing noise abatement procedure that concentrates aircraft departures over a 3 -mile stretch of commercial and industrial properties southeast of the airport, in what is referred to as the Eagan -Mendota Heights Corridor. The change would affect aircraft departing the north parallel runway headed east/southeast. Currently, pilots initiate turns to departure headings as soon as they attain the appropriate altitude, often well before reaching the end of the runway. By turning early, aircraft sometimes fly north of the prescribed industrial corridor and over residential areas north of Highway 110. The new procedure would have pilots delay their turns until reaching the end of the runway, keeping them farther south and within the noise abatement corridor. The Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission suggested the procedural modification. It was then considered and approved by the Noise Oversight Committee, an advisory body to the MAC on airport noise issues. The Noise Oversight Committee comprises both airline and community representatives. "We work closely with airline, Federal Aviation Administration and community representatives to identify and act on safe, feasible noise abatement opportunities," said Chad Leqve, aviation noise program manager at the MAC, "When approved, this proposal will strengthen existing noise abatement strategies and benefit hundreds of families residing just north of Highway 110," Mendota Heights Mayor John Huber said, "Mendota Heights appreciates the prompt and professional manner in which staff of MAC and FAA have reviewed and responded to this issue, which was first raised by our Airport Relations Commission, The MAC's action today is welcome news for our residents who live outside the corridor." Legve said he believes the FAA will approve the requested change "The proposed procedure enhances compliance with an existing noise abatement procedure, so we anticipate a favorable response," he said. For more information about the MAC's noise abatement program, visit its noise program Web site, http://www.macnoise.com/. FK0M ; .41401 0, N t0 5 Environmental Management Barry C.Schade Director Dakota County Western Service Center 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 952.891.7557 Fax 952.891.7588 www co.dakota.mn.us 0 Printed on recycled paper with 30% postconsumer waste M! EQUAL OPPO3TUNITf ErIPLOffit August 26, 2005 Mr. Jim Danielson 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Re: Building a Stronger Community Workshop (FREE) September 14, 2005; 12:00 — 4:30 p.m. Dear Mr. Danielson: We invite you to attend a FREE Greening Residential Construction workshop. Please Mark Your Calendars! What: FREE Greening Residential Construction workshop - organic lunch provided When: September 14, 2005; 12 - 4:30 p.m., Where: Dodge Nature Center (West St. Paul) Who Should Attend: Elected officials; local government personnel involved in community planning and development, zoning, and environmental issues; building inspectors; engineers; and interested citizens. Register Nowl at www.moea.state.mn.us/,qreenbuilding/greening.cfm The workshop is being offered to you at NO COST and is a great opportunity to hear from national expert Mr. David Johnston, an expert in Green Residential Home Remodeling from Colorado (www.whatsworking.com). You will learn the vital role of and specific actions needed by local government to foster sustainable building, which is rapidly emerging as a major force in the design, construction, and remodeling of communities across the U.S because of its many economic, social and environmental benefits. Dakota County will participate by describing its sustainability successes to date, providing a summary of the Sustainability Outreach & Implementation Plan, and by offering a tour schedule for the Northern Service Center and the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center. �B 0� BuildingsustainabiIity Finite Resources. Infinite Possibilities For more information on this FREE workshop, please refer to the enclosed contact Erin Barnes -Driscoll at 651-296-3417 or by email at erin.driscoll@moea.state.mn.us Sincerely, Barry Schad Environme al Management Director — x,7•;7'7,,-� �, Lyrtn Moratzka Planning Director Free presentation & discussion Greenling Residenti Construction The Vital Role of Local Government Featured speaker David Johnston, President, What's Working, Inc. Help your community shape its future Green building is rapidly emerging as a major force in the design, construction, and remodeling of communities across the nation. Residential green building provides major benefits to communities like yours, including lower infrastructure costs, improved stormwater management, less air and water pollution, a healthier living environment, and a stronger community focus. National green -building expert David Johnston will explain how your community can benefit from residential green building, the key role that local government plays, and how best to advance green building practices on a local and regional scale. Learn how national programs such as LEED for Homes, NAHB's Model Green Home Building Guidelines, and the Green Communities Initiative are working to promote and mainstream residential green building. Additional speakers ® Thomas Burrows, Dakota County Capital Planning Jonee Kuln-tan-origham, Center for Sustainabie Building Research Wednesday, September 14, 2005 Noon - 4:30 p.m. Includes lunch Dodge Nature Center (West St. Paul) ® What is green building/remodeling? ® Why is it important? ® Who are the players? ® Role of local government ® Tools & incentives ® No-cost/low-cost approaches ® How to get started on a local level ® The power of collaboration Who should attend City/county administrators; planning/ zoning/inspections staff, community development/ environmental management staff; elected officials DAVID JOHNSTON, President, What's Working, Inca Author (Building Green in a Black and White World) and consultant, David Johnston is a leading thinker behind the green building movement. His approach to green building has been embraced by municipalities, home- owners, building professionals, and sustainability advocates nationwide. Recognized as one of the top 50 building contractors in 1990, Johnston now focuses his efforts on developing residential green building programs for communities across the country. He currently is creating a national green certification program for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Johnston lives and works in Boulder, Colorado. Free event. Register by September 12, 2005 There is no charge for this event. To ensure a lunch, registration is required by Monday, Sept. 12. Late and walk-in registrations will be accepted if space allows, but are not guaranteed a lunch. Please provide the following information and fax, a -mail, or mail it: • Vegetarian lunch? (indicate yes or no) • Name • Position/title • Organization • Mailing address • City, state, zip • Phone number • E-mail For more information about the event, call or email Erin Barnes -Driscoll <erin.driscoll@ moea.state.mn.us> or Laura Millberg <laura.millberg@moea.state.mn.us>: 651-296-3417 Dodge Nature Center Farm Education Center Aerie Room 1701 Charlton Avenue West St. Paul, 55118 The farm education building is located at 1701 Charlton Ave in West St. Paul. If turning onto Charlton from Highway 110, the building will be on the left between the intersections of Marie and Wentworth, after you pass the entrance to the preschool. Registration options Web: www.moea.state.mn.us/ greenbuilding/greening.cfm E-mail: <vonda.sanders@state.mn.us> Mail: Vonda Sanders Environmental Assistance 520 Lafayette Road N, Floor 2 St. Paul, MN 55155-4 100 Fax: 651-215-0246 Cancellation/substitutions If, after registering, you are unable to attend this event and can't find someone to come in your place, please notify Environmental Assistance staff (651-296-3417 or 800-657- 3843 toll free) so we do not order you a meal. Thank you for your cooperation in being cost- and waste -conscious. www.dodgenaturecenter.org/mapdirections.asp 35E va va �� so r rJrY 52 tltF 17Ed 1:0i'il 1 �!CFGtiIC1! MR; MITA e= c.7_ nr mE 4r¢ HAT 110 =E a��,, irrn-sr^ �r:ays2 Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance Solid Waste Managementf www.moea.state.mn.us/greenbuilding/greening.cfm Coordinating Board'" DAKOTA COUNTY KEY FACTS lal�ville Eno re Twp Vemillion Twp. Iavema lkrrril Fa ningb i Mei Twp. PEOPLE - ECONOMY - LAND V^ - PEOPLE Dakota County continues to be characterized by rapid growth and increasing diversity. Dakota County became the third largest county in the state during the 1980e. and is projected to remain oothrough 203U. The County ioseeing onincrease inthe population ofpeople from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly among school -aged children. PopuL AT|oN 1990 Census: 275,227 persons 2000 Census-. 355,904 persons 2004 Census estimate: 379,058 persons 201OMetropolitan Council projectiom 413,510 persons 3O20Metropolitan Council projection: 472,770 persons 2O30Metropolitan Council projection- 504,270 persons Percentage increase (2000tn201U)� 162Y4 Percentage increase (2O10to202U)� 14.3% Percentage increase (202Uto2O30): 6796 Aoe 2003 median: 34.7 years Percentage increase inpopulation byage group Aged Oto1Qyears (20O0to203O)� 16296 Aged 3Uho54years (20OOto2O30): 200Y6 Aged 55years and older (2OOOto3O30) 171496 RACIAL AND ET*w|o O|venm|TY Percentage white alone (2O03)� 80796 Percentage black orAfrican American alone (2O03)� 3496 Percentage American Indian & Alaska Native alone (2OD3) 0.3% Percentage Asian alone (2O03): 36% Percentage some other race (2003)� 14% Percentage two ormore races (20U3)� 1896 Percentage Hispanic orLatino (of any race; 2003). 3,496 Percentage increase inwhite population (2O0O-2O30). 30.396 Percentage increase innonwhite population (20OO'2O30). 175896 Percentage minority students (2004-2005 school year): 161% Number oflanguages spoken bvstudents (2004-2005 school year): 661anguages HouesVOLo AND FAMILY TYPES Number ofhouseholds ClO03>: 139.080 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT' AND STABILITY Percentage completing a degree High school degree or higher (2003): 95% Bachelor's degree or higher (2003): 36% Percentage living in current home for at least five years, 1990: 47% Percentage living in current home for at least five years, 2000: 54% Student mobility rate (2003-2004 school year): 5.3% ECONOMY A vigorous economy with sustainable economic growth increases employment opportunities and living standards and provides the means necessary to build the infrastructure to create safe, vital, and healthy communities, Dakota County's median household income, median family income, and per capita income all remained above state averages, and increased at a higher rate between 2000 and 2003 than did the state. More specifically, from 2000 to 2003, median household income in Dakota County increased approximately 9% over the three-year period. In keeping with state and national trends, Dakota County's unemployment rate has been increasing each year since 1998. The County's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.1 % in 2004, the second highest unemployment rate the County has experienced in a decade However, Dakota County's unemployment rate still fell below corresponding state and national unemployment rates in 2005. N C O M E Median household (1990): $42,218 Median household (2000): $61,863 Median household (2003): $67,216 Median per capita (1990): $17,237 Median per capita (2000): $27,008 Median per capita (2003): $31,588 UNEMPLOYMENT Unemployment rate (2000): 22% Unemployment rate (2004): 4.1% LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION Number of jobs (2003): 164,503 jobs Number employed in the labor force (2003): 228,748 persons Largest percentage of jobs by industry (2003): 20.7% in trade Largest percentage of labor force by industry (2003):17.8% in trade Percentage of women participating in labor force (2000): 73.1 % Percentage of women participating in labor force (2003): 69 5% RATES OF HOMEOWNERSHIP Homeownership rate (1990): 74% Homeownership rate (2000): 78% Homeownership rate (2003): 82% RATES OF POVERTY AMONG FAMILIES Percentage of families with children in poverty (2000): 1.7% Percentage of families with children in poverty (2003): 2.6% LAND With continued pressure to develop available land in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, the County's second and third -ring suburbs have experienced rapid growth in recent years, and will continue to grow at a faster pace than older communities in the County. A heavy reliance on automobiles in Dakota County has resulted in relatively low-density land use patterns in many locations. In these areas, relatively large amounts of land are required for the establishment of parking lots, roadways, highway right-of-way, and freeway interchanges. While population densities in the County currently vary from over 4,000 people per square mile to under 50 persons per square mile, highly automobile -centered development has resulted in a modest average density of approximately 633 people per square mile. 65% of the land remains rural or vacant, and single family or rural estates occupy 11 % of the County's land area. In contrast, multifamily development occupies only 1 % of the land in Dakota County. LAND USE Land area: 593 square miles Land use: One-third suburban, two-thirds rural Population density (2003): 633 people per square mile MEDIAN SALES PRICE OF HOUSING Median sales price (2000): $162,000 Median sales price (2004): $220,000 Percentage increase in the median sales price of housing (2000 to 2004): 36% MEDIAN AGE OF HOUSING Median age of housing (1990): 14 years Median age of housing (2000): 19 years Median age of housing (2003): 21 years