2016-08-16 Council minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, August 16, 2016
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 Norton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Mayor Krebsbach presented the agenda for adoption. Councilmember Povolny moved adoption of the
agenda.
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Krebsbach presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and
approval. Councilmember Norton moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and
authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein, pulling items a.) Approve
August 2, 2016 Council Minutes and j.) Resolution 2016-59 Accept Gifts for 5k Race/Parks Celebration.
a. Approve August 2, 2016 City Council Minutes
b. Approve Renewal of Dakota County CDA Programs
c. Approve Hiring of Accounting Clerk
d. Approve Hiring of Police Officer
e. Approve Modifications to Seasonal Employee Hiring Process
f. Approve First Amendment to Developer's Agreement for Mendota Technology Center PUD
Amendment with United Properties
g. Approve Parks Buildings Roof Replacement
h. Resolution 2016-64, Accepting Grant Funds from Metropolitan Council for Sewer Lining
i. Authorize Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment
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j. Resolution 2016-59, Accept Gifts for 5k Race and Parks Celebration
k. Resolution 2016-65, Accept a Gift of Caribou Coffee
1. Authorize a Continual Fire for Wacipi — Pow Wow at St. Peter's Church
m. Amendment of Contract with Craig L. Ebeling, Consultant
n. Approve Claims List
o. Approve June Treasurer's Report
Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
A) APPROVE AUGUST 2, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Councilmember Duggan stated that he recalled the topic of the Mendota Heights City Hall being
designated as the `absentee voting' location included `early voting'. City Clerk Lorri Smith replied that
technically it is called `absentee voting'. Councilmember Duggan noted that he just wanted to clarify
that `absentee voting' also included `early voting' and that no changes were necessary to that portion of
the minutes.
Referring to Planning Case 2016-16 in the minutes, Councilmember Duggan asked, in the table of
Questions and Responses, if the response for question five was correct. Public Works Director John
Mazzitello replied that what the applicant needed to do, in revision of their Wetland Conservation Act
Permit, was a new delineation. The permit did remain active but they had to update the actual wetland
boundaries as those change over time. The response noted in the minutes is correct.
Referencing Council Comments in the minutes, Councilmember Duggan stated that he believed
Olympian Tom Malchow received a gold medal. The response was that he received a silver and a gold
medal, as noted in the minutes.
Councilmember Petschel moved to approve the August 2, 2016 City Council Minutes as presented.
Councilmember Povolny seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
J) RESOLUTION 2016-59, ACCEPT GIFTS FOR 5K RACE AND PARKS CELEBRATION
Councilmember Duggan noted that for the past 11 years, the City has had a 5k Walk/Run and it has been
organized by Neil Garlock. He felt it was appropriate to acknowledge the fact that a lot of work goes
into bringing in contributions to make the event successful, and it includes contributors from West St.
Paul, South St. Paul, St. Paul proper, and Eagan. It is important that Mendota Heights acknowledge that
they have the support of the surrounding communities in this effort.
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He also commented that Mr. Garlock's efforts should be acknowledged in continuing to do this for the
City of Mendota Heights and for Special Olympics. It is an exemplary job that he does and
Councilmember Duggan wished to express his appreciation.
Councilmember Norton noted that this year businesses and residents donated items valued at $14,716.00
and that this year's total donation to Special Olympics Minnesota will be $10,154.38.
Councilmember Duggan moved to approve RESOLUTION 2016-59, ACCEPT GIFTS FOR 5K RACE
AND PARKS CELEBRATION.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PRESENTATIONS
A) SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICER WESTON RABERGE
Chief of Police Michael Aschenbrener introduced newly hired Police Officer Weston Raberge.
Mayor Krebsbach swore in Police Officer Raberge.
PUBLIC HEARING
No items scheduled.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) SET SEPTEMBER BUDGET WORKSHOP DATE
City Administrator Mark McNeill explained that budget workshops have been set for August 23rd and
August 25th. Because of the recent changes in staff, staff is proposing to keep the Tuesday meeting as
scheduled to specifically discuss the budget and the meeting on Thursday to talk about Engineering and
a department reorganization. Staff is also proposing a third workshop meeting on September 8.
Councilmember Duggan moved to set a budget workshop meeting for September 8 at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Petschel seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Mark McNeill made the following announcements:
• An open house is scheduled for August 18 at Market Square Park from 4:30 — 6:30 p.m. to
provide information about the Trunk Highway 110 improvements, scheduled for 2017.
• Concert series continues on August 17 and for the next two weeks
o Wednesday, August 17 — Kids Dance, face painting, and a petting zoo
o Wednesday, August 24 — The Latin Billies, playing a variety of music
o Wednesday, August 31 — The Percolators, playing a variety of acoustic, rock, and jazz
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Petschel noted that residents might hear that there is going to be a change in arrival
operations at the airport. She wanted it made clear that this does not affect Mendota Heights residents.
She also noted that the FAA was to adopt precision navigation on the arrivals at the airport, called
"Flying the Stars." They are not flying visual any more; they are flying by GPS and radar points. Each
one of the radar points is called a `star.' They line up with a series of dots and set the planes into a
regular pattern surrounding the airport. At a distance, that lines up with the runway. The planes are
going into neutral and they are throttling in; so there is no more step down, which was very noisy and
used a lot of fuel. They are simply gliding in. It's quieter and burns less fuel. The noise office is going to
try to quantify the fuel savings and the noise mitigation.
Councilmember Petschel noted that she picked up two new brochures; one comes from the MSP Airport
and the other comes from Metropolitan Airports Commission. Anyone who files a noise complaint is
going to receive one of these brochures. Anyone who has general questions about how the airport
operates can refer to these brochures as well. An electronic version is available and staff is going to
work to get that available on the City's website. Paper copies can be found in the lobby kiosk.
Councilmember Petschel referenced an article in the Pipeline Magazine regarding how pipelines may
not necessarily follow a straight path. In particular the article referred to how trails can be a potential
risk when placing them in the area of a pipeline. She referenced the desire of some to place the Lebanon
Hills Trail through the Friendly Hills Marsh and how this potential trail could be a cause of concern for
the pipeline in that area. This is an ongoing concern of hers.
Councilmember Duggan offered congratulations to John Mazzitello and expressed appreciation for the
work he did in Mendota Heights.
Councilmember Norton wished Councilmember Duggan a Happy Birthday.
Mayor Krebsbach noted the excellent meeting on August 11 with the business owners in the Plaza and
The Village regarding the 2017 Highway 110 project. City Engineer Mazzitello noted that there were
approximately 18 businesses represented. MnDOT and the Dakota Area Chamber of Commerce talked
with them about what to expect when construction on Highway 110 kicks off in June of 2017.
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Mayor Krebsbach also noted that she just returned from a meeting in Louisville and Southern Indiana. It
brings to mind how beautiful our area and City are.
She also expressed well wishes to John Mazzitello and appreciation for his work and significant
accomplishments in Mendota Heights.
ADJOURN
Councilmember Povolny moved to adjourn.
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
City Clerk
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