1985-02-121. Call to Order.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
February 12, 1985
7:30 P.M.
7: 31i3
2. Roll Call. — 3'4;1
3. Adoption of Agenda.
4. Proclamations.
a.
b.
n Res luCommunityc. of minutes, Januar 15, Jan ry 29, and
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to David Zemke. -
6. nsent Calendar
Acknowledgement
meeting.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
increase.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
Approval of the
Approval of the
February 5th.
the minutes of the January 22nd Planning Commission
of Code Enforcement monthly report for January.
of a letter from St. Paul Water regarding water
rate
of a letter from Mn/DOT regarding speed surveys.
of memo on Cherry Hills Second Addition drainage.
notice of Industrial Development bond allocation.
of memo on I-35E/TH 110 Interchange.
of the Treasurer's monthly report for January.
of the January 8th Park and Recreation Minutes.
List of Claims.
List of Licenses.
of Consent Calendar. •
Adle 9,,dattlA Cul,/ c)‘Itt.- 47444 a)4)k •
7. Public Comments.
8. Unfinished and New Business.
a. Hearing -- Case No. 85-01, ApplicaLion from N.W. 13e1.1 Telephone for
C.U.P., subdivision dnd v�1r.<nces. (Recommend approval.) 7:65 P.M.
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Agenda, February 12, 1985 Page 2
b. Case No. 85-03, Krey -- Application for subdivision.
c. Memo on Lexington Avenue Bike Trail. (M.J. Schneeman will be
present. -' fob J
d. Memo on basketball and vol],eyball court
present.)
(Mi. Schneeman will be
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e. Memo .and poposed resolution on trail system - Curley Addition.
f. Memo and proposed resolution on Rogers Lake/I-35E trail system.
g. Memo and posed f�solution on Northland Drive extension.
Memo and propos solu o no Men ota Heights Road construction from
h. p p g
Lexington tp T.H. 55.
j. Memo on Commission aments.�,
k. Memo on appointment to MAC/City Joint Disposition Committee.
1. Memo on space rent 14n old re station.
Memo on aontEractor license evocation.
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niak settlement. --
n. Memo on �„ y ��
o. Memo and propose Resolutio on Sewer/Water Extension, Imp. 85, 4h.%4 ` .
Project. 4. % Ffr • 1/ e�`�''✓i-
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Memo on
Home Bea
uty
Shop
Approval.
Memo on St. Paul
F.�i�loyer'� ociation Membership.
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r. Memo
nd prpposed_JZesglution n General Revenu Sharing.
s. Mento on Re ue t to Attend NLC Conference.
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9. Council Cofnfr►ents and Requests.
10. Adjourn.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
TO: City Council
FROM: Kevin D. Fr zel1
City Administrator
February 7, 1985
SUBJECT: Request to Attend NLC Congressional Conference
I normally attend the International City Management Association (ICMA)
conference each fall, and the 1985 budget includes funds for my attendance
this year. For personal reasons, I will not be able to go when the con-
ference is held this October.
In lieu of that, I am requesting to attend the National League of
Cities (NLC) Congressional -City Conference, March 23 - 26, in Washington,
D.C. This is the annual conference where local officials from around the
nation are briefed on federal policy issues impacting cities, followed by
meetings with the State congressional delegations to present city concerns.
A fairly large contingent of Minnesota officials, including councilmembers
and city managers, normally attend.
Based on the President's proposed budget, this year's conference will
undoubtedly deal with several issues of direct concern to Mendota Heights,
including General Revenue Sharing, Community Development Block Grants, and
highway funding.
Based on the deeply discounted airfares now available, I expect the
cost for my attendance will be less than it would be for ICMA.
ACTION REQUIRED
For Council to indicate whether it would be acceptable for me to
attend the NLC Conference in lieu of ICMA.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
TO: Acting Mayor, City Council and City
FROM: Mary Ann DeLaRosa
Deputy Clerk
February 7, 1985
gstrator
SUBJECT: Renewal of Home Beauty Shop Operation
HISTORY
As some of you may be aware, about this time every year since 1980,
staff receives a personal request from Mrs. Elizabeth Mulcahy, 670 Second
Avenue for Council approval of her home beauty salon for another year.
DISCUSSION
Mrs. Mulcahy operates her home beauty salon only two days per week,
Tuesday and Friday, from 8:00 - 5:00 P.M. Staff has never received a complaint
about her shop and she, of her own accord, personally stops in the City office
to make her annual request.
It has been acknowledged that other home occupations throughout the City
are operated without prior Council approval and in fact, complaints have been
received on several occasions, yet they continue their operations.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval for Mrs. Mulcahy to operate her home beauty
salon without receiving annual Council approval in the future, subject to lack
of any complaints from anyone, and that her hours of operation do not increase.
ACTION REQUIRED
Motion approving Mrs. Mulcahy's home beauty salon operation at 670 - 2nd
Avenue until such time as a complaint is received or her hours of operation
increase.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 7, 1985
TO: Acting Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin D. F
City Administrator
SUBJECT: Membership in St. Paul Employer's Association
INTRODUCTION
We have received our statement for annual dues to the St. Paul
Employers's Association in the amount of $400.00. For the reasons dis-
cussed below, I am recommending that we discontinue this membership.
DISCUSSION
Some time prior to my being appointed City Administrator, the City
chose to join St. Paul Employer's Association,presumably for their labor
negotiation services. Last year, Orvil and I worked with a professional
negotiator from SPEA for both the Police and Public Works contracts. The
SPEA consultant acted as the City's chief negotiator, although the staff
did all of the research and preparatory work.
For 1985, we had to negotiate only a police contract. As you are
aware, Police Chief Dennis Delmont and I handled the negotiations solely
in house, without the benefit of an outside negotiator, with me acting as
chief City spokesperson. I took this approach as an experiment, and my
analysis is that it worked very well.
In comparing last years negotiations with this, it is my feeling that
bringing in the outside negotiator at over $50.00 per hour really does not add
very much to the process. The staff still has to do all the preparatory work
and be present at the meetings. I feel very comfortable in carrying that work
one step further, by serving as the City's chief negotiator.
My remarks are not meant to be critical of the SPEA or their staff.
They do a competent job, but as indicated above, I really do not feel that they
add anything to the process. Also, their primary clientele are large scale
industrial firms in the St. Paul area, and they frankly are not very "tuned in"
to the labor relations climate of local government in the metropolitan area
For our annual dues of$400.00, we receive a weekly employer's newletter,
and the right to use the labor negotiation service. While the newsletter is
handy, most of it is oriented to the private sector, and those pieces of infor-
mation that are useful can be obtained from other sources for much less expense.
RECOMMENDATION
For the reasons cited above, I am recommending that we drop membership
in the St. Paul Employer's Association, with the intent that staff will continue
to handle labor negotiations in house. IE in the future it becomes apparent
that this approach is not working, we can look at our alternatives nL that time.
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ACTION REQUIRED
Mption to approve dropping membership in the St. Paul .Employer's
Association.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 7, 1985
TO: Acting Mayor, City Council
FROM: Kevin D. Fraze ep
City Administ ator
SUBJECT: Resolution Regarding General Revenue Sharing (GRS)
As you may have heard, President Reagan's proposed 1986 budget
completely eliminates General Revenue Sharing. Attached is an article
from the LMC, urging City action to contact our U.S. Senators and Repre-
sentatives encouraging continuation of the program.
For 1985, Mendota Heights received $33,313 in GRS, an amount similar
to recent year's entitlements. Through 1984, our GRS was used to help pay off
debt on the Public Works Garage; 1984 was the last payment.
As you will recall, the availability of these funds for the 1985
budget was essentially what enabled us to drop the mill rate by .5.
In the event Council wishes to take action on GRS, I have prepared
a suggested resolution (attached).
ACTION REQUIRED
Consider whether to take action on this matter, and if so, adopt an
appropriate resolution.
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attachments
eague of minnesota cities
ACTION ALERT
'CITIES MUST CONTACT THEIR MEMBER OF CONGRESS AND U.S. SENATORS DURENBERGER
AND BOSCHWITZ TO INSIST THAT 'THE CONTINUATION OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
THROUGH 1986, AND BEYOND, IS ESSENTIAL.
President Reagan has apparently accepted the recommendation of the U.S. Office of Management and
Budget directing the ELIMINATION OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING BY THE END OF 1985. LMC
vigorously opposes the elimination of GRS, Members of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation must
immediately hear from city officials to urge them to oppose these actions and any efforts aimed at ending
the program.
Congress will be in recess from February 8 - 18, and city officials should take adv, htage of oppor-
tunities to meet directly with members of Congress to express strong reaction against the OMB actions that
would cut off GRS as early as October, 1985. It is important to stress the impact such a loss would have in
your city, especially since many cities rely on GRS revenues to fund significant portions of local services.
Any withdrawal of those funds from current budgets would cause immediate hardship and most necessarily
result in higher local property taxes in 1986 as well as the withdrawal of needed local programs.
The federal government perceives the current fiscal condition of cities as healthy, particularly com-
pared with the federal deficit. Therefore, it is necessary for city officials to make members of the Minnesota
Congressional Delegation aware of local needs that would be left unmet if GRS funds were withdrawn.
LEGISLATION EXTENDING THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM AT CURRENT
LEVELS THROUGH FY 1991 HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN THE U.S. SENATE. URGE SENATORS
BOSCHWITZ AND DURENBERGER TO JOIN AS CO-SPONSORS OF THIS IMPORTANT PROPOSAL
FOR CITIES (S. 318). ACTION ON SIMILAR LEGISLATION IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES IS ANTICIPATED. URGE YOUR CONGRESSMAN TO CO-SPONSOR SIMILAR LEGISLATION
TO BE INTRODUCED THERE (TO BE AUTHORED BY CONGRESSMEN FRANK HORTON (R -NY)
AND ROBERT WALKER (R -PA) CALLING FOR THE REAUTHORIZATION OF GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING WHEN IT EXPIRES AT THE END OF 1986).
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
TO: Acting Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin D. Fraze
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City Administ� ato r
February 8, 1985
SUBJECT: Revised Agenda for February 12th Council Meeting
Please note the following changes/additions from the pink agenda
for the February 5th Council meeting to the yellow agenda for February 12th.
Under Item 5, note the addition of the January 29 and February 5th
minutes.
Under Item 6, please note that items h. and i.- Approval of the List
of Claims and Approval of the List of Licenses are now listed as items j. and
k. They were replaced by 6h. Acknowledgement of the Treasurer's monthly
report for January, and 6i. Acknowledgement of the January 8th Park and
Recreation Minutes.
Item 8, Unfinished and New Business, has five new additions:
80. Memo and proposed Resolution on Sewer/Water Extension, Imp. 85, Proj. 4.
8p. Memo on Home Beauty Shop Approval.
8q. Memo on St. Paul Employer's Association Membership.
8r. Memo and proposed Resolution on General Revenue Sharing.
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8s. Memo on Request to Attend NLC Congerence.
Please remove the pink agenda and insert the yellow, current agenda
and place the enclosed items in their proper order.
PROCLAMATION OF THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AS
HENRY SIBLEY COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights City Council has been asked by the Program
Coordinator of Henry Sibley High School to assist in an expanded community
scholarship program; and
WHEREAS, $15,000 was available for the Class of 1984 and 36 scholarships
were awarded from 58 applicants; and
WHEREAS, 22 applicants from the Class of 1984 did not receive an award,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to encourage local youth to continue
their education by promoting community raised scholarships as an important
incentive.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Elizabeth A. Witt, by virtue of the authority vested in
me as Acting Mayor of the City of Mendota Heights, in the State of Minnesota,
do hereby proclaim the month of February, 1985, to be:
HENRY SIBLEY COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MONTH
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all business, industry and private citizens
in Mendota Heights are urged to get behind this investment in the future of our
community by contributing in this matter to the education of our young people
and to unite the community around this worthwhile cause.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City to be affixed this t day of February, 1985.
P
Elizabeth A. Witt
Acting Mayor
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -
RESOLUTION COMMENDING DAVID H. ZEMKE FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE
WHEREAS, in January, 1980, David H. Zemke was selected by the City Council
to serve on the nine member Mendota Heights Cable Advisory Commission, a citizens
commission charged with responsibility for securing a state-of-the-art cable
communications system for the community; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 1980, Dave was elected Chairman of the Cable Advisory
Commission, and as such, conducted monthly meetings until early 1982; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 1982, the Northern Dakota County Cable Communications
Commission (NDC4) was formed for the purpose of creating a more lucrative cable
market by the combining in consortium of seven neighboring cities; and
WHEREAS, the representatives of the various communities chose to elect Dave
as their Chairman; and
WHEREAS, regular meetings were held by NDC4 over a two and one-half year
period, many of which required much perseverance to resolve the concerns of
seven communities and two cable applicants; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 1984, the Mendota Heights City Council was able to
grant approval of a Cable Franchise Ordinance, culminating nearly five years of
volunteer service on Mr. Zemke's part.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights wishes to recognize the tremendous amount of volunteer work and time
devoted by Dave Zemke to the cause of cable communication in the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby expresses its great
appreciation and sincere thanks to Mr. Zemke for his unselfish dedication to
community service.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this.St' day of
February, 1985. /10
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Elizabeth A. Witt
Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 6, 1985
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Ad
FROM: Edward F. Kishel
City Engineer
SUBJECT: Transport Drive - Furlong Addition
Highway 55 Corridor
Sewer and Water Extensions
Industrial Park
Job No. 8504A
Improvement No. 85, Project No. 2A
INTRODUCTION:
In a recent discussion with City staff members, Dale Glowa of United Proper-
ties revealed some advanced planning for development in the Mendota Heights
Industrial Park. One phase of the development would consist of the replatting of
Lots 2 and 3 of Block 1, immediately west of an R.L. Johnson Construction Company
warehouse building on Transport Drive, to provide better buildable oitea.
DISCUSSION:
At present there exists a 30 foot utility easement along the line between
Lots 3 and 4 which was planned to be used for the extension of Sanitary Sewers to
Furlong Addition and to extend storm sewers to provide an overflow for Lake LeMay
as well as surface water removal for property north -of the railroad tracks and
along S.T.H. 55.
During the construction of sanitary and storm sewers on Transport Drive in
5 1973, stub lines were extended to the easement for future use.
It has now been suggested by Mr, glowo that the replatting of Lots 2 and 3
will provide for the development of two office -warehouse type buildings which
could be started early this spring.
This provides staff with a dilemma in knowing that utilities will be con-
structed on the easement sometime in the future, possibly after building con-
struction and site development over the easement has taken place. We also now
know that a water main should be extended along the same easement to north of the
railroad tracks for future extension to serve buildable property.
Because of current St. Paul Water Utility regulations, it will be necessary
to obtain an additional 20 feet of easement on Lot 3 to install the watermain.
It should be obtained as soon as possible but could wait until the lots are
replatted.
The proposed -utilities planned for construction between Lots 3 and -4 of
Block 1, Mendota Heights Industrial Park are intended to serve proper.tyA'north def
the railroad tracks, Furlong Addition and to provide a controlled overflow for.
Lake LeMay.
Sherm Winthrop has indicated that a public hearing is -not necessary at this
time in that there can be no assessments levied until -the ultimate project
serving Furlong Addition is installed. At that time costs for the above work
will be included in the hearing process.
To accomplish the above work, Larry has indicated that Tax Increment Dis-
trict:funds can be used to finance this portion of an overall project with these
costs to be included in,a future project, or projects, which will require public
hearings and assessments. It is estimated that this portion of the project will
°'cost an estimated $127,400.00 including fees'and contingencies.
Attached is a drawing showing the utility extensions from Transport Drive to
across the railroad tracks. Also shown is the immediate vicinity with antici-
pated utility extensions to be accomplished sometime in the future.
ALTERNATIVES:
With the knowledge that building construction is likely to take place on
replatted Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 in the Industrial park early this coming summer,
there are several alternatives that can be followed:
1. Do nothing until the developer comes in for replatting.
2. Anticipate the need for utility extensions from Transport Drive to north
of the railroad tracks and take steps to acquire necessary easements.
3. Because the extension of utilities from Transport Drive to north of the
railroad tracks is inevitable, proceed with plans and specifications, acqui-
sition of permits and easements, but do not start construction until the
developers are more firm with their construction planning.
4. Proceed with all phases of the project as soon as possible.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Because of the necessary time delay in acquiring easements, railroad cross-
ing permits and agency approvals, it is recommended that the above work be
accomplished as soon as possible.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council concurs with staff's recommendation, it should pass a motion
adopting Resolution No. 85- , Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation
of Plans and Specifications for Sanitary Sewers, Storm Sewers and Watermains to Serve
S.T.H. 55 Corridor/Furlong Addition and Adjacent Areas (Improvement No.z85,
Project No. 2A) and direct staff to proceed with acquisition of easements and
permits as soon as possible.
City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, STORM SEWERS AND
WATERMAINS TO SERVE S.T.H. 55 CORRIDOR/FURLONG ADDITION AND
ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 85, PROJECT NO. 2A)
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has submitted his report to the City Council with
respect to the proposed construction of the following improvements to serve
S.T.H. 55 Corridor/Furlong Addition and adjacent areas, to wit:
The construction of an extension to the City's sanitary sewer system, in-
cluding appurtenances and incidental thereto, and the acquisition of needed
easements.
The construction of an extension to the City's storm sewer system, including
appurentances and incidentals thereto, and the acquisition of needed ease-
ments.
The construction of an extension to the City's water system, including appur-
tenances and incidentals thereto, and the acquisition of needed easements
and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer reported that the proposed improvement and
construction thereof was desirable and further reported on the proposed cost of
said improvements and construction thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the initial cost for the proposed utility
extensions will be paid for from Tax Increment District funds with T.I.D. being
reimbursed at the time when public utilities are installed in the S.T.H.
55/Furlong Addition and adjacent area through a public improvement project which
will be assessed against the benefited property owners.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That it is advisable, expedient and necessary that the City of Mendota
Heights construct the above described improvements, and 't -is hereby ordered
that said improvements be made.
2. That the City Ehgineer be and is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare plans and specifications for said improvement.
3. That said improvement shall hereafter be known and designated as
Improvement No. 85, Project No. 2A.
Adopted by the City Council of the -City of,Mendota Heights this 12th .day of
February, 1985
CITY "COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Elizabeth A. Witt, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA'COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -
RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING CONTINUATION OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
WHEREAS, in 1972, the federal government instituted the General Revenue
Sharing program to replace categorial grants as a way to return decision making
to the States and localities; and
WHEREAS, since that time, Congress and subsequent Presidents, including
President Reagan, have repeatedly reaffirmed support for General Revenue
Sharing; and
WHEREAS, taking these federal representations in good faith, States and
local governments have come to rely on General Revenue Sharing as a vital
component of their revenues; and
WHEREAS, the federal government's retreat from responsibility for domestic
programs has shifted a massive burden of responsibility to State and local
governments; and
WHEREAS, States and cities have already experienced cuts in programs of
urban aid, far in excess of the general rate of reduction in federal expenditures;
and
WHEREAS, President Reagan's budget now proposes to completely
eliminate General Revenue Sharing entitlements as early as October, 1985, giving
States and cities practically no time to plan service level reductions or tax
increases; and
WHEREAS, the President's budget also proposes to eliminate or drastically
slash numerous other urban aid programs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights that the Minnesota congressional delegation is hereby encouraged to join
with Senators and Representatives from other States in resisting this attempt
by the Administration to renege on long-standing financial commitments to State
and local governments, which would undoubtedly result in both drastically
reduced levels of service and significant property tax increases. Specifically,
Senators Boschwitz and Durenberger are encouraged to actively support S.318,
which would assure continuation of General Revenue Sharing through 1991.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 12th day of
February, 1985.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Elizabeth A. Witt
ATTEST: Acting Mayor
K-athlr,, n Swtwu n, City Clorl:
Page No. 2201
February 12, 1985
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting
Held Tuesday, February 12, 1985
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the adjourned meeting of the City
Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. at City Hall,
750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Acting Mayor Witt called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The
following members were present: Acting Mayor Witt, Councilmembers Blesener,
Cummins and Hartmann. Mayor Lockwood had notified the Council that he would
be out of town.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PROCLAMATION
COMMENDATION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda for
the meeting.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Acting Mayor Witt proclaimed the month of February,
1985 to be Henry Sibley Community Scholarship Program
month. Acting Mayor Witt read the Proclamation for the
audience and presented the Proclamation document to Mr.
Leo Amundson who was present to represent the School.
Acting Mayor Witt read for the audience a proposed
resolution commending David Zemke for his service to
the community as member and Chairman of the City's
Cable Advisory Commission and as Chairman of the
Northern Dakota Cable Communications Commission.
Councilmember Cummins moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 85-08, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING DAVID H. ZEMKE FOR
VOLUNTEER SERVICE."
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Acting Mayor Witt presented the Resolution to
Mr. Zemke.
CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 85-09, "RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RESPECT AND
CONDOLENCE," expressing the Council's sympathy on the
recent death of City Engineer. Edward Kishel.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the notion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MTNUTES Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the minutes of
the January 15th meeting.
Ayes: 4 Councilmember li l esener seconded ondcd t,he motion.
Nuys: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Page No. 2202
February 12, 1985
Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the minutes of
the January 29th meeting with correction.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the minutes of
the February 5th meeting.
Acting Mayor Witt seconded the motion.
CONSENT Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the consent
calendar as submitted and recommended for approval as
part of the regular agenda, along with authorization
for execution of all necessary documents contained
therein.
a. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the January 22nd
Planning Commission meeting.
b. Acknowledgement of the Code Enforcement monthly
report for January.
c. Acknowledgement of a letter from the St. Paul Water
Department regarding the 1985 water rate increase.
d. Acknowledgement of a letter from Mn/DOT indicating
that Mn/DOT will conduct a speed survey on Mendota
Heights Road from T.H. 149 to Lexington Avenue and
on Marie Avenue between T.H. 149 and Trail Road in
response to City requests.
e. Acknowledgement of a memo from the City Engineer
regarding Cherry Hills Second Addition drainage.
f. Acknowledgement of a notice from the State
regarding the City's 1985 Industrial Development
Bond allocation.
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Acknowledgement of a memo from the Public Works
Director in response to complaints over potentially
hazardous, conditions at the intersection of I -35E
and T.H. 110.
h. Acknowledgement of the Treasurer's monthly report
for January.
i. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the January 8th
Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
J.
Approval of the list of claims dated February 5,
1985 and totalling $175',502.55.
K a S
k. Approval.of the list of contractor licenses,,,
granting:
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
HEARING -- NORTHWESTERN
BELL CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, CASE NO. 85-01
Page No. 2203
February 12, 1985
Gas Piping Licenses to:
Paul Falz Company Rouse Mechanical
Farmers Heating Domestic Mechanical
Heating and Air Conditioning Licenses to:
Domestic Mechanical Rouse Mechanical
Paul Falz Company Horwitz, Inc.
Arneson Beating Service Company
Sign Erecting Licenses to:
Nordquist Sign Company
Midway Sign Company, Inc.
Masonry License to E.L. Bulach Construction
Company, Inc.
General Contractor Licenses to:
Linden Hills Carpentry Zimmerman Homes
Adolfson and Peterson, Inc. Valley Investments
Kraus -Anderson Construction Company
Bjorklund Construction Company
Determan Weldrnan and Tank Service, Inc.
Plastering/Stucco License to Taping, Inc.
Excavating License to:
Commercial Utilities
Eagan Excavating Company
CouncilmeCummins Seconded the motion.
Mr. Mike Cardinal, who indicated that he represents
a large group of residents of the Lexington Heights
Apartment complex, stated that his group would like
to appear before the Council to express complaints
about safety problems and other concerns. The
Council directed that Mr. Cardinal meet with the
City Administrator to review the concerns and that
the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.
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Acting Mayor Witt called the meeting to order for
the purpose of a public hearing on an application
from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for a
conditional use permit to construct an essential
service structure on n residential lot along with
associnted rc•quc•SLS 101 lot, division and variance
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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February 12, 1985
Mr. Robert Dokken, representing Northwestern Bell,
stated that the firm has been looking for sites for
a structure Lo house equipment to expand the
capacity of its feeder cables. Ile stated that the
company is looking at two sites in the City, one
location being in a leased facility at Mendota
Heights Road and Pilot Knob Road, and the other
located at the corner of Lexington Avenue and
Cullen Avenue. He pointed out that the building
location proposed in the site plan discussed at the
Planning Commission hearing has been changed in an
attempt to completely screen the building from the
Kurth lot. He indicated that the building's
exterior surface will be brick and that there will
be no curbing since there is no other curbing in
the area. Mr. Dokken indicated that the facility
must be located approximately at the center of the
area to b'e served and must be located close to the
cable, which is located in Lexington Avenue.
Acting Mayor Witt asked for questions and comments
from the audience.
Mr. Dennis Kurth, 1096 Cullen, stated that he does
not feel that the structure should be placed in a
residential area. He informed the Council that he
is negotiating for the purchase of a lot across the
street from the proposed site and that if he were
to purchase the lot and build his home on it, the
facility would be directly across from the home.
Mrs. Virginia Flo, 2170 South Lexington, stated
that she is in favor of the proposal. She informed
the Council that the phone company proposes to
purchase a portion of her property on which to
locate the facility.
After discussion, Councilmember Vartmann moved
that the hearing be closed at 8:12 P.M.
Councilmember Cummins, seconded the motion.
Councilmember Cummins- moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 85-10, "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 85 FEET OF THE SOUTH
430.00 FEET OE THE WEST 330.00 FEET OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP
28 NORTH RANGE 20 WEST, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilmember Hartmann -moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 85-11, "RESOLUTION,APPROVING
VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY," based on,
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 85-3, KREY
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LEXINGTON AVENUE
BICYCLE TRAIL
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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February 12, 1985
conditions stipulated in the resolution and with
the condition that a landscaping plan be submitted
to City staff for approval.
Acting Mayor Witt seconded the motion.
Mr. James Krey was present to request approval of
the combination and division of three lots located
on Chippewa Avenue, two with 40 feet of frontage
and one with 54 feet, 6 inches of frontage, Lots
1,2 and 3, Block 3, C.D. Pierce Addition into two
lots. The two new lots would have 120 feet of
depth: one would be 66 feet wide and the other 68
feet, 6 inches wide. Mr. Krey indicated that a
home currently exists on one of the proposed lots
and that he proposes to construct a new home on the
other.
Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the
preliminary plat as proposed subject to submission
of a site survey prepared by a registered surveyor.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a
memo from the Public Works Director regarding the
proposed Lexington Avenue bicycle trail.
Councilmember Blesener moved to order preparation
of plans and specifications for completion of the
Lexington Avenue portion of the City's backbone
trail system.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL Park Commission member. Mary Jeanne Schneeman was
COURTS present to discuss park and recreation matters. She
stated that she strongly believes that the neigh-
borhood parks would be better used if they included
more recreation facilities for all ages. She felt
that the Commission believes that volleyball courts
should be constructed in two of the parks and that
five basketball courts should be constructed in
1985. She indicated however that consideration on
construction of the courts should be delayed until
the recreation questionnaire (to be included in the
next City newsletter) responses are received and
analyzed.
Ac:t.ion on the mat t.i•r was tabled pending review of
Lire results wl the r c•c r c•,,t
CURLEY ADDITION TRAIL
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
, TRAIL SYSTEM - ROGER'S
LAKE
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February 12, 1985
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Councilmember Ha.r. tm9 nn moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 85-V11, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DIRECTING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE
WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
TRAIL RIGHT OF WAY," relative to construction'of
the Curley Addition bike trail.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from
City Engineer Kishel relative to negotiating with
Mn/DOT for the acquisition of right-of-way between
I -35E and Roger's Lake for trail system
construction. Councilmember Blesener stated that
she believes the City should consider constructing
a walking trail'all around the lake.
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After discussion, Council Blesener moved
adoption of Resolution No. 85-1.4 "RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DIRECTING STAFF TO
NEGOTIATE WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR'TRAIL RIGHT OF WAY."
Acting Mayor Witt seconded the motion'.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
NORTHLAND DRIVE Public Works Director Danielson reviewed the City
EXTENSION Engineer's report on the extension of Northland
Drive. He stated that G & L Properties has
petitioned for a street extension on the east side
of T.H. 55 to provide access to their property at
the southeast quadrant of Mendota Heights Road and
T.H. 55. He explained that by acquiring
approximately one-half acre of excess right-of-way
area from Mn/DOT it would be possible to construct
a cul-de-sac extension of Northland Drive. He
recommended that negotiations for acquiring,the
right-of-way be authorized.
Councilmember Blesener'asked•why G;& L does not buy
the property and develo p a private roadway,rather
than the City acquiring the property for public
right-of-way. She stated that she does not like
the idea of City construction of a small stub
street coming off of a highway.
Mr. Danielson stated that private acquisition of
the land and development of an'access would be
ideal if the property to be served were in single
ownership. He stated tha-t staff, is recommending
that the City acquire,the land for an easement,
whichcould be vacated if not needed` in the future.
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Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
M.S.A. CONSTRUCTION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
SQUAD CARS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Ayes: 4
Noy:,: 0
Page No. 2207
February 12, 1985
The future access could then be provided if needed.
He explained that since the property is currently
owned by Mn/DOT, there would be no cost to the City
for acquisition and that if a street is built it
would be assessed. He indicated that street
construction would result in a full intersection at
T.H. 55 with an at -grade crossing but that signals
would not be requested unless they became warranted
in the future.
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Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 85-4 "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
PETITION AND ORDERING THE ACQUISITION FROM THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN
EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT THE EXTENSION OF
NORTHLAND DRIVE EAST OF STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO.
55.
Councilmember Biesener seconded the motion.
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Councilmember Biesener moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 85-1'/+, "RESOLUTION ORDERING
IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ROAD BETWEEN LEXINGTON AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
(IMPROVEMENT NO. 85, PROJECT NO. 6)."
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a tabulation of bids
received for two squad cars for 1985.
Councilmember Biesener moved to award the bid for
1985 Police Department squad cars to Thane Hawkins
Chevrolet for two 1985 Impalas at the bid price of
$11,344 each and to authorize the Police Chief to
issue purchase orders for the vehicles.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Acting Mayor Witt moved that Jerry Morson be
reappointed to a four-year term on the Planning
Commission, that Mrs. Dorothy McMonigal be
appointed to the Planning Commission, that. Alan
Singer and Michael Williams be reappointed to
four-year terms on the Park and Recreation
Commission and that Mr. Robert Leffert be appointed
1.o serve the remainder of the unexpired Park and
Recreation Commission term vocntcd by Mrs.
tMoni;,,o1 (l,)mut y 31, 1986 exit irat ion) .
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M.A.C. COMMITTEE
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
FIRE STATION RENTAL
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CONTRACTOR LICENSES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Page No. 2208
February 12, 1985
Councilmember Hartmann moved that Charles
Mertensotto be appointing as a continuing City
representative on the MAC/City Joint Disposition
Committee.
Acting Mayor Witt seconded the motion.
Councilw6 an Blesener moved' to approve the rental
of two bays and adjoining office in the old fire
station to Lindal Cedar Homes in the amount of
$140.00 per month, under terms and conditions
similar to those imposed on other lessees.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a memo from the City
Administrator regarding the process for revocation
of contractor licenses which was prepared in
response to January 15th Council direction.
Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the
issuance of an excavating contractor license to
Ralph's Plumbing.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilmember Cummins stated that while there has
been some concern expressed by residents in the
past over work done by Ralph's Plumbing he did not
feel the concerns are substantial enough to warrant
revocation. He informed the Council that he has
talked to a number of homeowners in the Delaware
Crossing area (which is being developed by MnFSL)
and that five of those residents have made a
commitment to appear before the Council to air
their concerns about MnFSL. He indicated that
those homeowners would like the Council to call a'
formal hearing. over revocation of the MnFSL general
contractor license so that they may express their
concerns to the Council. He asked that the Council
call for a hearing to be conducted on March 5th and
that consideration of license renewal be suspended
(rather than granting approval) until the hearing
is conducted.
Administrator Frazell stated that since the firm
has been licensed for several years, the firm could
have reason to expect License renewal. He
recommended that Council grant the license renewal
and give the Cent -factor the requited 20' tray -notice
that a. heari=ng on, license suspens ark O) revocation;
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
KRAJNIAK SETTLEMENT
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
TRANSPORT DRIVE/
FURLONG ADDITION
UTILITY EXTENSION
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February 12, 1985
will be conducted. Assistant City Attorney Tom
Hart briefly reviewed Ordinance provisions and also
recommended that the license be approved and that
the contractor should be notified that the Council
has received complaints which will be investigated
and if found that good cause exists the license
will be suspended or revoked.
After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved to
approve the issuance of a general contractor
license to MnFSL and to direct staff to provide
twenty day notice to MnFSL that a hearing will be
conducted to consider revocation of the license
based on complaints received from a number of
Delaware Crossing homeowners.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a letter from Mr. David
Pearson setting forth the terms of an out-of-court
settlement negotiated with Michael Krajniak's
attorney for the granting of a drainage easement
to the City.
After discussion, Councilman Hartmann moved to
accept the settlement as proposed by Attorney
Pearson as stipulated in his January 24, 1985
letter to Mr. Patrick A. Farrell.
Acting Mayor Witt seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from
City Engineer Kishel regarding proposed development
of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Mendota Heights
Industrial Park and the need for City extension of
utilities from their terminus at Transport Drive to
the railroad tracks (over Lots 2 and 3) to provide
for future extension to the Furlong Addition.
Public Works Director reviewed the report and
informed the Council that initial costs for the
proposed utility extensions are proposed to be
financed by the Tax Increment District, and
reimbursed to the District at the time T.H.
55/Furlong Addition public utilities are installed.
After brief discussion, Councilmember Hartmann
moved adoption of Resolution No. 85 , "RESOLUTION
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
AND SPECTFTCATTONS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, STOR?I
SEWERS AND WA'I'ERMATiNS '[0 SERVE S.T.H. 33
CORRIDOR/FURLONG ADDITION ANI) ADJACENT AREAS
` Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
HOME BEAUTY SHOP
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
REVENUE SHARING
NLC CONFERENCE
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MISCELLANEOUS
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February 12, 1985
(IMPROVEMENT NO. 85, PROJECT NO. 2A)."
Acting Mayor Witt seconded the motion.
In»response to a request from Mrs. Elizabeth'
Mullah y, 670 Second Avenue, for renewal of approval
of a home beauty shop operation, Councilmember
Hartmann moved to approve the beauty shop operation.
in perpetuity until such time as a complaint on the
operation is received.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and concurred in a
recommendation from the City Administrator that
membership in the St. Paul Employers' Association
and use of its labor negotiation services be
dropped.
The Council acknowledged a memo from the City
Administrator regarding President Reagan's proposal
for elimination of General Revenue Sharing and
a proposed resolution encouraging continuation of
the program. Councilmember Cummins stated that he
would oppose the resolution adoption on the basis
that elimination of the program is a reasonable
step toward reducing the federal deficit. He felt
that the City should be willing to make its contri-
bution to deficit reduction.
After discussion, staff was directed to prepare a
resolution to be directed to Senators Boschwitz and
Durenberger encouraging their opposition to S.318
(legislation which'supports General Revenue Sharing
continuation).
Councilmember, Hartmann moved to authodze the City
Administrator to attend the March 23 -26th National
League of Cities Conference in lieu of attendance
of, the annual I.C.M.A. Conference.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Staff was directed to research Council salary
history information and provide the Council with
information on Council salaries in other
communities.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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February 12, 1985
There being no further business to come before the
Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the
meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:41 o'clock P.M.
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