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1985-06-04CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS qw- DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA JUNE 4, 1985 - 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order. " 7:3 r 2. Roll Call. 3. Agenda Adoption. - d� 4. Approval of Minutes, May 21. , 14 5. Consent Calendar: -A a. Acknowledgement of Code Enforcement monthly report for May. b. Acknowledgement of the May 28 Planning Commission minutes. c. Acknowledgement of the April 17 NDC4 minutes. d. Approval of the List of Claims. e. Approval of the List of Licenses. f. Approval of Rubbish Haulers License to Roadway Rubbish. End of Consent Calendar. 6. Introductions: a. Appointment to Volunteer Fire Department. Erick Schmidt will be present. — 7. Public Comments.- 8. omments.- 8. Resolution on Gun Club Lake Water Management Organization. �(H� ). Resolution No. 85-41-01/ "Ir 9. HEARING: a. Resolution on North End Street Improvements. (See attached Hearing Notice). 8; 0 P.M Resolution No. 85-42. - —Cl 10. Unfinished and New Business: � n a. Planning Commission Case No. 85-08, McGown, Request for Subdivision and Preliminary Plat approval. (Recommend approval). b. Planning CommissionA�seN85-09, Fett, Request for Variance. (Recommend approval). c. Planning Commission Case No. 85-13, Sellner, Request for Variance. (Recommend approval). — d. Planning Commission Case No. 85-14, Ur}ited Properties, Request for Variance. (Recommend approval). ', June 4, 1985 Agenda, Page Two s e. Planning Commission Case No. 85-12, Durbahn, Request for Variance. '--o (Recommend approval). Z4 f. Reque t fo dified Site Plan Approval for 711 Woodridge Drive. r� g. Con nued iscuss n of Mn/FS Genera C tractor's License. m4,,4- h. Resolution on Backbone Trail System. (Resolution No. 85-43). — Ivv i. Alterns PdrFalls East Street Repair. j. Request for Study of 1-494 Corridor. _ f 11. Response to Council Comments and Requests. a. Discussion of MASAC Representative. 12. Council Comments. r ourn. /, . &s 1/—V u ` t�_7j- 611r 7° 3 A-`,- "'PIJ -' May 22, 1985 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Dennis J. Delmont, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Mendota Highlands After reviewing the site plan for the above -captioned development, we have the following comments, which we will be glad to discuss as the planning process continues: 1. Name Identification: The goals of the City would be best served if the development identified itself with Mendota Heights, and not Mendota. Some type of City identification should appear prominently on their project identification signs. 2. Lighting should be provided on private road, Mendota Heights Rd., parking lots and building facades - particularly the "rear" exposures. 3. Stop signs at exit points from each parking lot. 4. 3 -way stop at Huber and Mendota Heights Rd. 5. Private loop road posted, "No Parking Anytime". 6. More parking stalls at Recreation Building. 7. 24-hour management telephone number for Public Safety, as well as 24-hour access mechanism to each building. 8. Sufficient lighting at each doorway and in each "foyer". 9. Adequate security control for underground garages and storage rooms. 10. Renters name (initial and last name) displayed on unit doors. 11. Proper identification of the buildings and swimming pools and tennis courts, i.e., west pool - east pool; west tennis court - east tennis court. COMMENTS FROM FIRE MARSHAL: I would like to see additional sprinkler systems for the store room, mech- anical room and laundry room. Also, adequate turning radii for all fire apparatus should be provided. Otherwise, the plan appears OR, provided that adequate fire department protection is included in the final drawings. Paul Kaiser, Fire Marshal CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: Planning Commission FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director and Paul R. Berg Code Enforcement Officer May 22, 1985 SUBJECT: Mendota Heights Associates (Jim Riley) Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development Rezoning, Variance and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case No. 85-10 DT4C IggTnN Mr. Riley is proposing to construct apartments on the Laukka-Beck site and has completed the attached description of his proposed project. The project area is now zoned low density residential but is impacted by both I- 494 and airport noise (in Zone 4). Staff feels that due to this factor, low density residential zoning is inappropriate. Mr. Riley's proposal is to rezone the land to high density residential and construct eight 74 unit apartment buildings. These apartments would be almost identical in floor plan to his first development in Mendota Heights located along Lexington Avenue. The exterior facade would be changed to be more rustic. City sewer and water is not presently available to the site. Extensions would have to be made from the south end of Huber Drive located approximately 800 feet north of the site. Mendota Heights Road, as con- structed by Mn/DOT last year, does extend up to the site, however, staff feels that as part of any approval for development of this site, Mendota Heights Road should required to be constructed through to Delaware Avenue. Mr. Riley proposes to have private roads for internal circulation within the site. Mr. Riley has stated that he has met with all the affected property owners listed on the abstractor's certificate and informs us that none of them had serious concerns with his proposed project. This proposal is a very ambitious one and although I don't believe anyone expected single family development on the site, what is proposed is quite a change from the expectations most nearby residents may have expected for the land. Staff suspects that the Planning Commission may be somewhat overwhelmed by the proposal and may want to schedule a working session with the developer to more fully discuss some of the details and concerns raised at the public hearing. The extent of notices only go within a 350 foot radius of the site so only eight residents were notified of the hearing. None in the Friendly Hills/Delaware Crossing neighborhoods were notified of the scheduled hearing. Thi�s.-.proposal was discussed informally with the City Council and they felt that the entire I-494 corridor zoning matter should be studied in conjunction with this application to make sure everything is compatible. Being that this is a very ambitious development requiring the City to install street and utilities a Developers Agreement will need to be drafted addressing such items as phasing, erosion control, developer's and city's responsibilities in getting public facilities to the site, park dedication, etc. ACTION REQUIRED: Conduct public hearing and based on input from public and Planning Commission make a recommendation to City Council. EE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 9901 May 24, 1985 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. Fraze 5W City Admini ator SUBJECT: Mn/FSL General Contractor License INTRODUCTION At the conclusion of the May 7th hearing, Council directed staff to analyze and further investigA the complaints against Mn/FSL to determine whether there was sufficient evidence for Council to revoke or suspend.the firm's general contractor license. It is staff's conclusion that a revocation or suspension at this time would not be advisable, in part because some of the complaints that might at one time have justified action have now been resolved. Based on our research, however, we do suggest that the Code Enforce- ment Officer carefully monitor future construction, and that any serious discrepancies be brought to the attention of the Council. It must further be indicated, that in reviewing the situation, staff limited itself to code violations that might justify Council action against the contractor's license under the standards of City Ordinance No. 601. The fact that we are not prepared to recommend such action at this time should not be taken as a finding on the validity of complaints that might properly be pursued through other recourse (i.e., civil action). We simply did not feel that many of the complaints fell under the auspices of Ordinance No. 601, and therefore, did not investigate them further. nTqrTTqqTnM 9 is: Once again, the test for revocation or suspension in Ordinance 601, Section The Council may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under this Ordinance, whose work is found to be improper or defective or so unsafe as to Jeopardize life or property. City Attorney Tom Hart is of the opinion that in order to justify license sus- pension or revocation, "improper" or "defective" would have to be something beyond the standard types of problems found in most new construction. Therefore, we developed a three-point test to use in deriving a list of specific problems for further investigation: 1. Those that were potential safety or health hazards. 2. Those that indicated an unusual type of defect on a consistent basis. 3. An attitude of "stonewalling" in responding to 1 and 2. - 2 - City building permit records showed the following complainants to be living in houses for which Mn/FSL was the general contractor: Hanton - 2381 Apache Court Goetz - 700 Apache Court Blank - 694 Ocala Lane Skogheim - 2279 Ocala Court The following residents also testified at the May 7th hearing, or sent in letters, but live in homes constructed by other general contractors: Jacob - 2553 Apache Court - August Construction Moberg - 682 Ocala Lane " It Baskfield - 687 Ocala Lane it Lavigne - 695 Apache Lane " It Koppen - 683 Apache Lane " it Cummins - 2312 Nashua Lane - Fasenden Construction As Mn/FSL is not the general contractor of record, construction defects in the latter group of homes could not legally be used as a basis for license suspension or revocation. As area developer and "go-between" with the buyer and other general contractors, Mn/FSL may have contractual or ethical obligations to address these problems, depending on the specifics of each individual case. Their perfor- mance as a general contractor, however, is not at question. August and Fasenden no longer hold City licenses. Limiting our review to the first four houses, staff identified three particular complaints that might potentially meet the "three-point" test discussed above. They were: Hanton - 2381 Apache Court - sewer line failure Goetz - 700 Apache Lane - cracked driveway Blank - 694 Ocala Lane - wet basement walls FINDINGS Hanton - 2381 Apache Court - Dr. Hanton's complaint regarded a problem around Labor Day, 1983, when on two occasions he had water standing in his basement. He questioned whether the sewer service had ever been connected to the City sewer. City records reveal that Utility Mainten- anceperson Tom Olund did inspect and approve the connection in May, 1983. Therefore, the line apparently was moved at some time between May and Sept. Code Enforcement Officer Paul Berg visited the Hanton residence on May 17, and was told that the water was grey water from the laundry facilities that came up from the floor drain. The sewer line was subsequently dug up and reconnected, and there reportedly has been no problem since. Goetz - 700 Apache Lane - Code Enforcement Officer Berg inspected the Goetz driveway on May 20th. Paul found a number of hairline cracks, and some sinking near the St. Paul Water standpipe. However, the driveway was still serviceable, and absent any building code standards for driveway durability, staff did not feel this situation would justify action against the licensee - 3 - Blank - 694 Ocala Lane - Mr. Blank's complaint was damp basement walls. Code Enforcement Officer Berg inspected the Blank residence on May 16th and found evidence of water stains, particularly near the basement windows. However, the drain tile system appeared to be in place, and Paul recalls inspecting it during construction of the house. It appears that the problem is most likely due to water coming in the window wells, a problem that hopefully will be resolved by the recent installafion of gutter and downspouts. Mrs. Blank said they would monitor the situation during heavy rains, and let us know if the situation has been corrected. OTHER ISSUES RAISED In addition to the concerns about -possibly defective construction, those testifying at the May 7th hearing or sending in letters made repeated reference to two additional concerns, protective covenants and debris (and rats) in the neighborhood. Several homeowners testified that protective covenants regarding minimum sales prices and house sizes were promised by the developer, but to the present, leave not been produced. Although the City does not usually concern itself with cov- enants, City Attorney Hart has opined that misrepresentation (if substantiated) could be a basis for license suspension or revocation. However, most of the testimony on this matter has been to the effect that such covenants were generally stated, but without exact dollar or square footage figures. Absent conclusive evidence that specific covenant restrictions were promised, it would be difficult for the City to use this as a basis for action against the license. There was also concern expressed with debris left in the neighborhood, and a resultant problem with rats. As was discussed at the hearing, City Health Officer, Thaddeus Chao inspected the area in response to a complaint last Fall. Dr. Chao did find debris (i.e., food wrappers) and evidence of rats, but did not necessarily attribute the situation to Mn/FSL. For the debris problem to be used as a basis for license revocation or suspension, it would have to be proven that the presence of the debris was closely related to Mn/FSL's business as a general contractor, and substantially under their control. Normally, correction of such a situation would be accomplished through enforcement of the nuisance ordinance. Such evidence would be almost impossible to obtain several months after the fact. ALTERNATIVES 1. Make a finding of Ordinance violation of such severity that a suspension of 30 days to one year should be placed on the license. 2. Make a finding of Ordinance violation of such severity that the license should be revoked. 3. Make a finding that the evidence before Council would not justify action against the license at this time. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis and follow-up investigation, staff does not recommend Council action against the Mn/FSL general contractor's license at this time, Alternative 3. - 4 As I indicated to Council in one of my earlier memos on this matter, revocation or suspension of a license to do business is a particularly serious legal undertaking, and must be done only upon the basis of a very objective and substantiated basis of facts. The two situations in the Delaware Crossing sub- division that might be construed as violations of the standards in Ordinance No. 601 (the Hanton sewer line and the Goetz basement walls) are both unclear as to exactly why the problem occurred, and in any event, have since been corrected. Although we are not recommending action against the license at this time, staff is not prepared to say that there never have been violations of severity to warrant such action. A more thorough investigation of the problems closer in time to when the homeowners first became aware of them might well have justified license suspension or revocation. At a minimum there has obviously been a great deal of ill will created between Mn/FSL and the homeowners of Delaware Crossing by the manner and timelines of dealing with problems. Staff would suggest that the Code Enforcement Officer be diligent and thorough in his inspections of future construction done by this contractor, and that should any pattern of improper or defective workmanship appear, it be brought to the Council's attention for review. ACTION REQUIRED To choose whatever alternative Council deems appropriate, and act accordingly. 0 FRITZrIt"1=1 P CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: Mayor, City Council and City --;ar?to r FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: Backbone Trail Construction Job No. 8410 DTr.rllqqTnN - The City's 1985 Backbone Trail Construction between I -35E and Rogers Lake is to be on land now owned by Mn/DOT. The City has asked for and Mn/DOT is presently proceeding with the process to reconvey the land back to the City for park purposes. That paperwork process is slow and would not be done in time for the City to construct its backbone trail this summer. Mn/DOT has therefore prepared a Limited Use Permit to allow for trail con- struction during the interim. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City enter into the attached Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation so that the backbone trail construction can proceed as planned. ACTION REQUIRED: If Council wishes to implement the staff recommendation they should pass a motion adopting Resolution No. 85- , REsolution Approving Limited Use Permit LU 1-85 Between The Minnesota Department of Transportation And The City Of Mendota Heights For A Pedestrian Walkway. City of Mendota Heights Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 85 - RESOLUTION APPROVING LIMITED USE PERMIT LU i-85 BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS FOR A PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY WHEREAS, Limited Use Permit LU 1-85 has been submitted to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said Limited Use Permit and finds the same to be in order. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows: 1. That the Limited Use Permit LU 1-85 submitted at this meeting be and the same is hereby approved. 2. That the appropriate City official be and they are hereby authorized to execute the Limited Use Permit on behalf of the City of Mendota Heights. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 4th day of Jume, 1985 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk .,.i . iJ1V % 1. LI • 11V .L.U. 1-85 STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LIMITED USE PERMIT In accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sec. 161.434 and Federal Aid Highway Program Manual Volume 7, Chapter 4, Section 1, and Federal Aid Program manual Volume 6, Chapter 2, Section 5, Subsection 2, a Limited Use Permit is granted to the City of Mendota Heights. This permit is for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and supervising a pedestrian walkway within the rights of way of Trunk Highway No. 35E and 110 as shown in red on Exhibits "A" and "B", which are attached and incorporated as a part of this permit. In addition, the following special provisions shall apply: SPECIAL PROVISIONS 1. This permit is granted for the purpose of construction and maintenance, by the City of a pedestrian walkway. 2. The construction, maintenance, and supervision of the walkway will be at no expense to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 3. Before construction of any kind, the plans for such construction shall be approved in writing by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, through its District Engineer. 4. No permanent structures or advertising devices in any form or size shall be constructed, placed or permitted to be constructed or placed upon the State's Right of Way. 5. No commercial activities shall be allowed on State's Right of Way. Sheet 1 of 5 this includes the plowing and removal of snow during the winter, and installation and removal of regulatory signs. I 7. This permit is non-exclusive and is granted subject to the rights of others, including, but not limited to public utilities which may occupy the State's right of way. 8. The City will preserve and protect all utilities located on the lands covered by this permit at no expense to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 9. The walkway shall make any crossings of the trunk highway, perpendicular to the centerline of the highway and where there is adequate stopping sight distance. 10. The City shall construct the walkway at the location shown in the attached Exhibits "A" and "B" subject to verification by the Minnesota Department of Transportation's District Engineer at Oakdale that the construction geometries and procedures result in walkways that are compatible with the safe and efficient operation of the highway facility. 11. Approval from Mn/DOT District Engineer, will be required for any changes on Highway Right of Way from the approved plan. 12. The City upon completion of the construction of the walkway, shall restore all disturbed slopes and ditches in such manner that drainage, erosion control and esthetics are perpetuated. 13. This permit does not release the City from any liability or obligation imposed by federal law, Minnesota Statutes, local ordiances, or other agencies relating thereto and any necessary permits relating thereto shall be obtained by the City. Sheet 2 of 5 14. Any use permitted by this permit shall remain subordinate to the right of the Minnesota Department of Transportation to use the property for highway and transportation purposes. This permit does not grant any interest whatsoever in land, nor does it establish a permanent park, recreation area or wildlife or waterfowl refuge facility that would become subject to Section 4 (f) of the Federal -Aid Highway Act of 1968, nor does this permit establish a Bike Trail or Pedestrian walkway which would require replacement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes (1976) 160.264. 15. This permit shall be subject to cancellation and termination by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for any cause or reason, by giving the City 60 days written notice of such action. Upon cancellation of said permit the walkway shall be removed within 60 days at no cost to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. ;.'e - 16. The City for itself, its heirs, its personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, agrees to abide by the provisions of Title VI Appendix C of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to the end that in accordance with the Act, Regulations, and other pertinent directions, no person in the United States, shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from, or denied use the walkway. 17. The City will hold harmless and indemnify the State, its Commissioner of Transportation and employees from liability claims for damages because of bodily injury, death, property damage, sickness, disease, or loss and expense arising from the Cities operations or its successors and assigns from the Cities use of the portion of highway right of way over which this permit is granted. 18. The City will hold harmless and indemnify the State, its Commissioner of Transportation and employees from claims resulting from the temporary or permanent termination of trail user rights on any portion of highway right of way over which this permit is granted. 19. The State, through its Commissioner of Transportation, shall retain the right to limit and/or restrict the parking of vehicles and assemblage of trail users on the highway right of way over which this permit is granted, so as to maintain the safety of both the motoring public and trail users. 20. In the event that it becomes necessary to relocate or abandon all or a portion of the permanent or temporary trail, the City shall obliterate that portion of the trail and restore the ground cover and vegetation to the satisfaction of Mn/DOT District Engineer. 21. By the execution of this permit the City hereby agrees to accept for future reconveyance, the area between the future right of way and the existing right of way as shown on Exhibit "A", pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 161.44. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By: By: District Engineer Date APPROVED BY: COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BLDG. ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55155 By: Director, Office of Right of Way Date The Commissioner of Transportation by the execution of this permit certifies that this permit is necessary in the public interest and that the use intended is for public purposes. This instrument was drafted by the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, Reconveyance Unit St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 RW00025615G Mayor Date PLANNING REPORT DATE: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: LOCATION: ACTION REQUESTED: PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 28 May 1985 85-09 Robert and Gretchen Fett On Apache, Between Keokuk Lane and Pueblo Variance to Front Yard Setback 1. As is the case in many Friendly Hills single family homes, the Fetts propose to expand their residence to provide greater living area on the first floor. They propose to convert a portion of the existing garage to a family room, and construct a new garage in front of the old garage. The garage would be 20 feet in width, and extend 17 feet toward the street from the front of the existing garage. This will place the new garage 11 feet into the required front yard setback, leaving 19 feet of driveway within which to park two cars inside the front lot line (street right-of-way). The garage will actually be 22 feet in depth with five feet of the new garage extending into the old garage. 2. The original proposal was to place the new garage entirely in front of the old garage. This, however, would have reduced the depth of the parking area in front of the garage by another five feet. The staff discussed this proposal with the Fetts and suggested that the City policy has been to restrict front yard variances so as to maintain adequate space for the parking of private vehicles in the front of the garage on their own property. 3. It would appear that the proposed scheme will work well, and provide a valuable living space utilizing 17 feet of depth in the rear of the existing garage. 4. The Fetts have obtained signatures of approval for the affected property owners on each side and across the street. 5. Attached is a copy of the site plan, floor plan, and a perspective of the proposed completed development. You will note that the statement prepared by the Fetts indicate a variance of ten feet. The drawings, however, seem to indicate that the variance will be 11 feet. Perhaps this discrepancy should be clarified at the Planning Commission meeting. 0 Av -43-- 4 43 v b X 7 j , 04 Ic' 64 'V SUBJECT P ye /r c Ga ZO 4p 0. is- ff 10 0-1 f4 C. < (e 17 ZO 14 13 < I Ivy j Of 79 4 r 'z 3o 010-27 to ff 4��WV ``1 sm a /4'r- 2 4 CASE NUMBER: 85-:09 APPLICANT: Robert Fett IND. SCHOOL D13rmiCT *,197 26!37-A PLANNING REPORT DATE: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: LOCATION: .ACTION REQUESTED: PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 28 May 1985 85-08 Bernice McGown South of Wentworth Avenue, Easterly of Wachtler Approval of Subdivision Variance to Lot Width 1. The McGown's have lived for many years in the single family home located in the far easterly side of a tract of land with 380 feet of frontage on the south side of, Wentworth Avenue and a depth of 368 feet. The McGown's plan at this time to divide their tract of land into four lots as indicated on the copy of the attached subdivision proposal. 2. The three westerly -most lots (Lots 1, 2, and 3) are each proposed with a frontage of 93.3 feet, leaving a lot width of approximately 100 feet for the easterly -most lot occupied by the existing single family home (Lot 4). The west line of Lot 4 is located ten (10) feet from the existing home so as to conform to the required side yard setback. 3. The 93.3 foot lots are, of course, 6.7 feet short of the minimum 100 foot lot size required by the City. The lot area of these 93.3 foot lots, however, is 33,334 square feet, whereas 15,000 square feet is required. Dividing the property into three lots would, of course, create lots far larger than the required standard, each of which would in that case have approximately 127 feet of width. It is thus a question of platting three lots, 27 feet wider than required, or four lots with 6.7 feet less. 4. We suggest that this small reduction will not be discernible and perhaps the overly large lot area will compensate for the reduction in the lot width standard. 5. Attached is a copy of the Gryc Plat contiguous to the McGown property on the south. This drawing shows the relationship between the contiguous subdivision approved and that of the McGown property. Ac d 7;7 J A 9- E Li 7-AC-TH Zol JS- STA LDf-Fl- vo, mm Z C.. 45 7 D — SUBJECT PROPERTY — AWWA 33 A 5,19 1 I A I v v - -r Z V t"AGE 0 F fv\EA/C)orFv 1 :11.0 190 111.74 2 n`.74 It837 Lof 492 Cr \jb��etiry� a c '� J\ `��� 1�0'� r, CASE NUMBER: 85-08 za. 0 .3 9, MARY L. BK, APPLICANT: Bernice McGown 40 4 4 2- 0 46 - 7 C. v l\A &P, • 1�2 2- o Lof 492 CASE NUMBER: 85-08 APPLICANT: Bernice McGown v • 1�2 o N LOS 46400. 9900 ).27 -- Isr- 6 MAT14 /Z M t3 2s.)-1 q -f �^ FA Los 'y /!`1.77 07.0 5 mArt; 6 4 4 -xs;i 14 - Y, 3 5 4'... W# 2XLL Al. . z 404 %0 2 4 1- a 2 10 L.L L C A I McCown Property iA `` '1~ { '1 ,i •Y ,.' J} "�� "�T - w'iss :• ��•° .Ff. r ,}. [ ""�S . j, t ��._.. 1 Y } l I-V :ZZ-: I J K;' r x f / •= i P ! �•�� ,�„a `i' [ ••4 .. .fJ. ,G n:� /��� S If f ' i• `, + 'i:��r "in 2�1e �:i it s m 7i�' :s•..ld , y•� '"i ��`•iii+•.East tat✓ , i r 6•t. [.d ;tDlO` . � •D(—Tff trr AtxiwtT[ [•fllillC _ ' .. .•.. . NOTE'EXISTING CONTOURS FURNISHED BY CITY. i... ta• at -'�- Jame -s R. Hill, (-c JAMES C. orRYC PRELIMINARY EVERGREEN KNOLLS PLANNERS / ENGMIEERS / SURYE VOR$ T3 0000 •OAb WCHOOTA U11a0TA Nf'1MRt, WL 960" DRAINAGE PLAN Tt, MR. _� 1�;I � �.•i .t t.wa,rw. .. M.1.. ••i ... R.• TOTAL 107 $932,125.05 $9,378.31 1340 $6,981,800.92 $58,290.09 1 433 $10,419,908.73 $67,675.69 NOTE: All fee amounts exclude Sac, Wac and State Surcharge. Amounts shown will reflect only permit, plan check fee and valuation amounts. 1 1174 1\ 10 DATE: May 28, 1985 TO: %� City Adm' 6r Mayor, City Council and tr4 FROM: Paul R. Berg Code Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Building Activity Report for May, 1985 CURRENT MONTH YEAR TO DATE - 1985 YEAR TO DATE - 1984 NO. VALUATION FEE COLLECTED NO. VALUATION FEE COLLECTED NO. VALUATION FEE COLLECTED BLDG PERMITS SFD 6 819,401.69 5,177,71 20 2,391,417.18 15,858.99 17 1,881,791.51 13,298.00 APT 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4,500,000.00 19,166.40 C/I 3 23,795.00 290.51 15 4,370,495.00 19,740.55 26 1,911,223.00 11,295.54 misc. 15 88,928.36 1,233.59 30 219,888.74 2,971.55 25 2,126,894.22 11,442.25 SUB TOTAL?4 932,125.05 6,701.81 65 6,981,800.92 38,571.09 80 10,419,908.73 55,202.19 TRADE PERMITS Plbg 11 299.00 28 703.00 40 2,418.00 Wtr 8 40.00 21 12,602.50 31 155.00 Swr 9 157.50 17 297.50 26 455.00 Htg, AC, Gas Pipe 22 1,355.50 29 1,616.00 51 4,320.50 95 15,219.00 148 7,348.50 SUB TOTA{0 1,851.50 LICENSING Contractor's Licenses 33 825.00 180 4,500.00 205 5,125.00 TOTAL 107 $932,125.05 $9,378.31 1340 $6,981,800.92 $58,290.09 1 433 $10,419,908.73 $67,675.69 NOTE: All fee amounts exclude Sac, Wac and State Surcharge. Amounts shown will reflect only permit, plan check fee and valuation amounts. Applicant Name: fel CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING REQUEST rf�eS Case No. �� /'j/ Date of ApplicaWn Fee Paid /OD Last Firs�t- Initial Address: o / O" J7Y� / r /003'1 " Number & Street City tate Zip Telephone Number: Owner %C• Name: lc w.- C- S Gc 1!-<- Last First Initial Address: Number & Street City State Zip Street Location of Property in Question: X333 �i�av��•1�,,,��� l%��'✓e Legal Description of Property: Type of Request: Rezoning Variance Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit for P.U.D. Minor Conditional Use Permit Subdivision Approval Plan Approval Wetlands Permit Other IV 60� NZ6 ol, 6/-;� Or5;- Ae 1-6S CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 28, 1985 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Kruse at 8:04 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Kruse, Burke, Morson, Stefani, Frank, McMonigal and Henning. Also present were Planning Consultant Howard Dahlgren, Public Works Director Jim Danielson and City Administrator Kevin Frazell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the April 23 meeting had been submitted previously. Commissioner Stefani moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Commissioner Morson seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 HEARING, CASE 85-08, Chairperson Kruse called the meeting to order for the MCGOWN, SUBDIVISION purpose of a public hearing on an application by Mrs. Bernice McGown, 768 W. Wentworth, for the purpose of subdividing her property into three new lots. Mrs. McGown stated that she intends to sell her present home and build a new home on the proposed Lot 2 of Wentworth Meadows. Mr. Paul McGinley, surveyer, was present to answer any questions the Commission or audience may have. The Commission members expressed concern over the driveway placement along Wentworth. Mr. McGinley noted that the driveway for Lot 1 will be in the northwest corner of the lot and that all driveways will contain a turnaround so there will be no need to back onto Wentworth. The driveway for Lot 2 would be in the northeast corner of Lot 2 and Lots 3 and 4 do not have a visibility problem. He stated that the driveway for Lot 3 would probably be in the center of the Lot. Mr. McGinley also stated that the setback from Wentworth would be 50 to 60 feet from the right-of-way. He went on to say that drainage would be to the rear of lots 1, 2, and 3. The front yards would also drain to the rear of the properties. Chairperson Kruse expressed his concern with the driveway visibility and stated that he would like to set conditions on that matter prior to building permit issuance. He indicated that the developer should leave room for a turnaround driveway. Chairperson Kruse asked for questions and comments from the audience. Page Two, May 28, 1985 Planning Commission Minutes Mr. Brad Lawrence, owner of Lots 7 and 10, Evergreen Knoll, expressed concern over drainage. He noted that his two lots will have walkout homes and he did not want them flooded. He was assured that there would be no drainage problems to his property. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Commissioner Frank moved to close the hearing at 8:17 P.M. Commissioner Henning seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Commissioner Henning moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat of Wentworth Meadows as presented, subject to the driveway conditions meeting all staff safety compliance measures. Commissioner Morson seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 CASE 85-09, FETT, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fett, 2337 Apache, were present to VARIANCE request a 10 foot front yard variance to allow construction of a garage, while converting their existing garage into a family room. Commissioner Stefani moved to recommend approval of a 10 foot front yard setback variance as requested for Lot 6, Block 19, Friendly Hills Rearrangement. Commissioner McMonigal seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 CASE 85-12, DURBAHN, Mr. Dennis Carlson, representing the estate of Walter VARIANCE Murray, was present to request a variance for 583 Valley Lane. He proposed to construct a single car garage on the existing slab, where a previously built single car garage had been torn down. The previous garage was constructed approximately 1'10" away from the side property line, where a 5 foot setback is required on a detached garage. He also noted that the garage would be 12' x 20' (240 square feet) and the City's minimum garage size is 440 square feet. Mr. Carlson had written approval for the construction from the neighbor on the affected side. Commissioner Stefani expressed concern with the exact setback and said that he does not want a portion of the garage or the roof overhang extending onto someone else's property. He suggested that a survey showing the exact lot lines and the exact location of the garage and projected roof overhang should be required. r - Page Three, May 28, 1985 Planning Commission Minutes Commissioner Frank moved to recommend approval of a 200 square foot variance to the garage size and approval of a sideyard variance subject to the established lot lines being accurate and that the overhang not exceed the lot lines as shown on a registered survey. Commissioner Stefani seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 HEARING, CASE 85-10, Chairperson Kruse opened the meeting for the purpose of MENDOTA HEIGHTS a public hearing on an application from Mendota Heights ASSOCIATES, CUP FOR Associates for a conditional use permit for a planned PUD, REZONING, COMP. unit development to construct eight 74 unit apartments PLAN AMENDMENT, VARIANCE on the south side of Mendota Heights Road, north of 494, between Dodd Road and Delaware Avenue. Mr. James Riley was present for the request. He noted that he is the owner of the 69.7 acres of land and he proposes apartments in this area which would have a rustic setting. Mr. Tim Erkkila, designer from Westwood Planning and Engineering, also gave a presentation. He noted that there are eight - 3 story apartment buildings proposed, each with 74 units, having a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom units. There will be a recreation building on the site and the land is currently zoned R and R-lA, rural and low density. He noted there are four requests before the Commission: 1. To amend the Comprehensive Plan for higher density. 2. To rezone to R-3. 3. For a conditional use permit for a planned unit development. 4. For variance to the number of parking spaces required, from 2.5 to 2.08 spaces. He noted that if a need for more spaces becomes apparent, that this will be satisfied. Mr. Erkkila noted that there will be 1.08 covered parking spaces per unit, 80 underground and 80 outside per building. He then gave a background of the 494 and 35-E proposed construction in 1979, and the density uses of different cities along freeways, using apartments as a buffer zone. He noted that there are 592 units proposed, with 8 to 8 1/2 units per acre. He stated that they will be rental units but are hoped to be owner occupied condo units in the future. He noted that the site is buffered on the west by woods and hills and on the east by three ponds. r Page Four, May 28, 1985 Planning Commission Minutes Mr. Erkkila advised that the project will be in four phases, with two buildings proposed in each phase, which will cover a 3-5 year time span. He noted that the extension of sanitary sewer and water from Huber Drive will be required and that there will be a looping roadway system within the project. In response to a Commission question, Mr. Riley stated that his present project, Lexington Heights Apartments, has 175 out of 225 units rented. He also stated that he would require only sewer and water connections, but that he would not require the extension of Huber Drive to complete his project. He noted that his property abuts 494 and that there would be no possibility for a Frontage Road to the site. He also stated that there would be no assessments to neighbors, except at such time as Mendota Heights Road is extended. He also remarked that he is cognizant of the Commission's concerns regarding landscaping at corners and their concern that visibility not be blocked by plantings. Mr. Riley stated that there will be no subsidized housing in this project, and that this site is in a lower air noise zone than the Lexington Heights project. He noted that he plans to install triple glazed windows and sound abatement measures in this project also. Also noted was the fact that there is a gas pipeline easement and overhead power lines to contend with in the site. Mr. Riley stated that he is willing to work with the three property owners to the east to screen his buildings from their view, as well as work with Mr. Glewwe on the west on screening matters. Chairperson Kruse asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. William King, owner of the 50 acres northeast of the site, expressed concern with the type of roadway Mendota Heights Road will be for the 500+ cars that will be using it twice a day. Public Works Director Danielson responded that it will be 44 feet wide and should be adequate to handle the additional traffic. Mr. King felt that buildings 5 and 6 should be moved south, closer to 494 and away from Mendota Height Road. Dr. Owens, 2455 Delaware, owner of the land directly east of the site, stated that he has plans to build around the ponds on his property. He expressed. concern over the lack of screening and was concerned also with the amount of traffic on Mendota Height Road. He felt that there could be as much as 1300 cars from the project using the road. He expressed concern over the Page Five, May 28, 1985 Planning Commission Minutes drainage effect on his ponds and felt that there should be a control on the stormwater. He indicated that with the construction of 494, problems are already becoming apparent. He also asked what the City's plan is for parks in this area. Mr. Riley responded that his feeling is that the majority of the traffic will exit the site on the west end to Dodd Road, rather than travel easterly to exit on Delaware. He also stated that his project will not create a greater water rate than is presently in place. Planner Dahlgren responded to the park issue by noting that a park contribution in lieu of park land would be required, and that the City has no plans for park space on this land. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kennedy, 2567 Delaware, expressed concern over the property values of adjacent homes with 1200 people living in eight buildings. Dr. King noted that he is opposed to the proposed rezoning. Dr. Owens stated that he would prefer to see apartments along 494 and townhouses along Mendota Heights Road, with not such a severe density ratio. City Administrator Frazell briefly noted City Council reaction to the proposal. He did not expect a quick action until a comprehensive review of the entire 494 corridor, from 35E to Delaware Avenue, had been conducted. Planner Dahlgren advised the Commission of the City's concern over the entire 494 corridor and its related zoning and density. He noted that there is a 60 day time limit before the City Council may take action on a proposal without prior City Planning Commission recommendation. Commissioner Henning stated that he would like more information regarding the City's intention for Mendota Heights Road and the extension of Huber Drive. He felt that the major concern of the audience was the placement of buildings 5 and 6, and was hopeful that the developer could resolve that problem in the next month. He also felt that the rezoning issue must be addressed prior to conditional use permit approval. There being many questions needing answering �ythe City Council relative to the entire 494 corridor and its proposed density and zoning, Commissioner Frank moved to continue theup blic hearing to June 25, 1985. Commissioner Morson seconded the motion. M Page Six, May 28, 1985 Planning Commission Minutes Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 It was the concensus of the Commission members to receive Council input regarding the impact of the zoning and density issues of the 494 strip and also to receive input regarding the proposed extension of Mendota Heights Road and Huber Drive. Commissioner Morson moved to recommend that the City Council request Planner Dahlgren prepare a preliminary study of the entire 494 corridor, from 35E to Delaware, addressing.zoning and density issues, and that the study be completed prior to the June 25 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Stefani seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 CASE 85-13,SELLNER, Mr. and Mrs. John Sellner, 1855 Summit Lane were present VARIANCE to request an 8 foot rearyard variance to allow construction of a two car garage on Lot 13, Block 2, Lexington Highland East. Mr. Sellner noted that at present he has a 1 1/2 car garage, but because there are stairs in his garage, he can only put one vehicle in it. He desires an additional two car garage for their two vehicles and a boat. The Sellner's did have written approval from their adjacent neighbors for their proposed garage construction. Mr. Sellner advised the Commission that the driveway entry will be the same width at the street level as is currently in place, and will only widen upon nearing the future garage doorway. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Frank moved to recommend approval of an 8 foot rearyard variance for Lot 13, Block 2, Lexington Highland East, as requested. Commissioner Morson seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 CASE 85-14, UNITED Mr. Dale Glowa, representing United Properties, was PROPERTIES, VARIANCE present to request a 20 foot front yard variance to allow placement of a tenant sign for Cray Research at 1333 Northland Drive. He noted that the proposed sign will be five feet high and five feet wide by one inch deep and will sit on a base two feet tall by 10 feet in length. He advised that this is a tenant sign and differentiates from a monument park sign, and is intended for tenant identification only. He noted that there will be no site visibility problems with the sign as proposed to be located. Page Seven, May 28, 19185 Planning Commission Minutes He advised the Commission that the sign will be a high grade aluminum sign, internally lit and mounted on a brick base, to coordinate with the existing park signs. Commissioner Burke moved to recommend approval of a 20 foot setback from the right-of-way of Northland Drive for installation of the proposed sign. Commissioner Henning seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 CASE 85-11, ACACIA There being no one present to represent this CEMETERY, VARIANCE application, the matter was tabled to the June 25th meeting. VERBAL REVIEW Public Works Director Danielson gave a verbal review of the cases that had been before the City Council, noting that the United Properties, Redding, and Taurinskas cases had received Council approval. However, he noted that the City Council had directed that the Kurtz subdivision request be returned to the Planning Commission for further review. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Morson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Commissiner Stefani seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:53 o'clock P.M. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 29, 1985 TO: Mayor, City Council and City AcPa t ?r t FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: Fett Variance Case No. 85-09 nTOOTiQQTAM. Mr. and Mrs. Fett, 2337 Apache, propose to convert their existing garage to a family room and construct a new garage in front. There is an established City Policy that this variance request fits. (Attached) RECOMMENDATION• The Planning Commission considered the request at their May meeting and recommend that the City Council grant approval to Lot 6, Block 9, Friendly Hills Rearrangement for a 10 foot front yard setback variance. ACTION REQUIRED• If the Council wishes to implement the Planning Commission recommenda- tion they should pass a motion granting a 10 foot front yard setback vari- ance to Lot 6, Block 9, Friendly Hills Rearrangement. 1 EXCERPT from September 18, 1979 City Council minutes VARIANCE POLICY It was the concensus of the Council that a policy should be adopted Pted which would limit consideration of front yard setback variances to applications for variances of 10 feet or less' The primary concern was that approval of var- iances which would allow conversion of garage space into living space might create situations where future garage construction might require variances which would intrude upon the front yards closer than twenty feet from the propert,%, line. After discussion, Councilman Losleben.moved the adoption of a policy limiting front yard set- back variance consideration to those applic- ations requesting variances of ten feet or less. and requiring submission of a plan showing how a new garage could be constructed in such a way as not to create the necessitv to consider additional future front yard setback requests (in those cases where an existing garage is being converted to living space). Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 .0 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 29, 1985 TO: Mayor, City Council and City A��trrator FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: Sellner Variance, 1855 Summit Lane Case No. 85-13 At their May meeting the Planning Commission considered an 8 foot rear yard variance to Lot 13, Block 2, Lexington Highland East to allow the construction of a two car garage addition. The garage would be located in a corner lot's rear yard area that functions as a side yard. During the presentation, there was some discussion about reducing the addition to a one car garage. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission recommends that the City Council grant the variance as requested. ACTION REQUIRED: If the City Council wishes to implement the Planning Commission recommendation, they should pass a motion granting Lot 13, Block 2, Lexington Highlands East an 8 foot variance to the required 30 foot rear yard setback. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 29, 1985 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Adm*41or FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: McGown Subdivision and Variances Case No. 85-08 nTgrT144TnN The Planning Commission at their May meeting conducted a public hearing to consider Wentworth Meadows, a four lot subdivision in the vicinity of the Wachtler/Wentworth curve. There were only three neighbors present at the meeting and one had a concern about surface water. That question was an- swered. The Planning Commission expressed some concern about the new drive- ways that will be entering Wentworth near the crest of a hill. The hill reduces the sight distance and creates potentially hazardous conditions. The Planning Commission discussed requiring "T" driveways to avoid cars backing on to Wentworth Avenue. RECOMMENDATION• The Planning Commission recommends that Council approve the Wentworth Meadows subdivision subject to a condition that all driveway designs and locations be reviewed and approved by staff for safety considerations. ACTION REQUIRED: If Council wishes to implement the Planning Commission recommendation they should pass a motion granting 6.7 foot front yard frontage variances to Lots 1, 2, and 3 and approving the Wentworth Meadows Preliminary Plat with the condition that driveways be reviewed for safety ,considerations and approved by staff before construction. BERNARD H. LARSON DAKOTA COUNTY SURVEYOR -DA KOTA COUNTY - TELEPHONE (612) 437-0250 DAKOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 1560 HWY. 55 - HASTINGS, MINNESOTA 55033 City of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Att: Kevin D. Frazell, Administrator Dear Mr. Frazell: May 1, 1984 The Dakota County Plat Commission met on May 21, 1985 to consider the proposed plat of WENTWORTH MEADOWS. Said plat is adjacent to County Road #8 and is, therefore, subject to the Dakota County Contiguous Plat Ordinance. After review of the plat, it was the consensus of opinion of the Plat Commission that said plat does satisfy the provisions of the Ordinance. However, it would be better for the traffic conditions of said County Road #8 if these lots could combine driveways rather than each lot having its own separate driveway. We leave this only as a proposal and not as a mandate. If you have any further questions please let us know. Sincerely yours, Bernard H. Larson Dakota County Surveyor BHL:vf CC: Paul McGinley, Land Surveyor AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION c/o City Offices No 1)C 750 South Plaza Drive Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120 1. 2. 3. NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE COMMUNICATION COMMISSION FULL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - MAY 29, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dave Zemke at 7:35 o'clock P.M. The following Directors were present: Henderson - Inver Grove Heights Hanson - West St. Paul Walker - West St. Paul Zemke - Mendota Heights Carlson - Lilydale Bruestle - Mendota EXCUSED ABSENCE Kinney - South St. Paul Lanegran - South St. Paul Harrison - Sunfish Lake Tatone - Inver Grove Heights Witt - Mendota Heights Baird - Sunfish Lake Boelter - Mendota UNEXCUSED ABSENCE Wiess - Lilydale Also present was John Gibbs, legal counsel and Randall Coleman of Con- tiental Cablevision. Henderson moved, seconded by Tatone to approve the agenda. Voting 11 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. Witt moved, seconded by Henderson, to approve the minutes of the April 17, 1985 meeting. Voting: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. 4. Several items of communication were presented: MCCB meeting agenda for May 10, 1985 and minutes of the April 12, 1985 meeting; Subscription to Cablevision magazine. Tatone moved, seconded by Hanson to receive the communications. Voting: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. 5. Randall Coleman gave a recap since certification. He stated that they have been and are continuing strand maping. They are also preparing inventory for construction, beginning to prepare in final format the construction time table for NDC4, organizational chart, preparation of a slide presentation for NDC4, searching for office, warehouse and studio space and hope to have that decision in 30-45 days. Coleman also stated that for the summer, Continental plans on giving a presentation to the Commission and City Councils of the cable construc- tion. They have applied for pole attachment agreements with the util- ity companies and hope to have them back in three months with physical construction to begin at that time. They will have a person to obtain permission to place anchors on people's property. This is one com- plaint that will hopefully be alleviated by the contact person. The next step is stranding, then the cable is up, then splicing, activia- tion and finally turned over to marketing. Coleman also stated that construction will begin in South St. Paul and work to West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights and then west to the remaining cities. Tatone asked what is the process if the marketing people come out and someone orders cable. Coleman stated that the customer states what they want and a work order is filled out. The next day the work order is routed through dispatch to the installer who installs a drop cable from the nearest pole to just below the eve of the back of the house, below'where siding would normally stop drill in at the basement or first floor level and run the cable along the base board to the television set. He stated that this is a typical case but there is a lot of talking with the homeowner to establish where they want the cable to run. The cable installation location is approved by the homeowner. Boelter asked about VCR hookups. Coleman replied that in St. Paul they are offering free VCR hookup for certain levels of service. Henderson asked if the slide presentation would be available for the next meeting. He stated that he would like to see it before its goes to the public. Coleman stated that it should be available for the June 19th meeting. Henderson asked about dates of milestones such as first date of cus- tomer hookup etc. Coleman stated that Continental will keep weekly tabs on the mileage of cable going up and that he will provide progress reports. Chairman Zemke asked that Continental provide a management summary so that the Commission would be aware of their scheduling process. 6. Chairman Zemke addressed the issue of Franchise Administration. He reported that the Executive Committee addressed this issue and the concensus was that the Commission should retain an administrator, that the Commission does not have the time available to properly administer the activities around the franchise area or monitor construction or handle details of that kind, etc. Tatone recommended that the Commission hire an administrator. He also stated that the funds for this administrator, for at least the first couple of years, would be advanced by Continental and then taken out of receipts from year 6 to 12. The cities would not be required to provide an assessment as in the past. Questions were asked of whether the administrator would be full-time or part-time and what the salary range was. 2 Zemke stated that the Commission should decide if the administrator should be full or part-time and that the salary ranged from $20,000- 40,000. Witt asked what the process would be for hiring the administrator. Zemke stated that the Personnel Committee composed of Henderson, Lanegran, Tatone and Zemke, would draft the job description, be respon- sible for the publication of the position opening,•receive and evaluate the resumes. Henderson suggested that the full Commission should be at the screening of the final applicants. Tatone asked the Councilmembers on the Commission if they thought their City Councils would have any objections to an administrator making decisions for them. Walker asked if that would be legal. John Gibbs, legal counsel, stated that the Joint Powers Agreement states that the Commission has the authority to contract the adminis- tration of the franchise. Henderson asked if the full Commission could review the job guidelines, etc. Chairman Zemke stated that the job description would be brought to the Commission for approval prior to publication. Mw. Baird moved, seconded by Tatone, to hire a full-time administrator. Voting: 10 Ayes, 0 nays, 1 Abstention. Motion carried. Henderson stated that his impression would be that the Commission would oversee the franchise administration. Bruestle stated that he was concerned that the cities (Mendota) would be burdened if the franchise administration was up to the individual cities and the costs borne by them. Henderson stated that it was his understanding that the revenues (a percentage) would cover the costs involved in the administration fran- chise. Henderson moved, seconded by Walker, that this Commission will continue and administer the franchise. Voting: 10 ayes, 0 nayes. Motion car- ried. After some discussion, Tatone moved, Walker seconded, to approve the proposed 1985 NDC -4 budget. Zemke stated that this budget is to cover the period since certifica- tion of the franchise. The bills for administration are funded by Continental. Repayment will be made in the 6-12 year time frame. 3 Zemke stated that some of the costs are based on 6 months and some are based on 9 months. Costs were listed as follows: Admin/Consultant - 6 mo. Secretarial - 9 mo. Legal Counsel - 9 mo. Office Supplies - 9 mo. Rent/Adm. space - 6 mo. Telephone/admin. - 6 mo. Postage - 9 mo. Furniture - 6 mo. Insurance - 1 year Advertising/admin. - 6 mo. Conference Expense - 6 mo. Zemke stated that the big question was the amount for rent. Tatone stated that he checked several places and the City of Inver Grove Heights would charge the Commission $6.22 per square foot. That totals $746 per month for a 300 square foot area. The buildings we checked were from $8-11 per square foot. The reason the executive committee came back to the Dakota County State Bank is that wherever the administration is housed is where the Commission should have its meetings. Zemke stated that the rent amount should be about $3,000. Hanson stated that he thought the mileage was too high. Tatone moved, Witt seconded, to approve the budget with the change of rent to $3,000, that the total of the budget is $38,135. Henderson asked what is the purpose of the budget if the contingency is that Continental pays for the administration of the franchise. John Gibbs, legal counsel, stated that the purpose of the budget is to give Continental an idea of the cost for the administration of the franchise, and it is the document which would be presented to Continen- tal for payment. Tatone stated that he felt it was a realistic budget and by putting everything up front the City Councils would not have any questions on how the money would be spent. Walker asked about the 10% that still has to be refunded to the cities. Zemke stated that the 10% would be refunded when the budget was esta- blished and funded by Continental. Walker stated that the 10% should be shown on the budget. Gibbs stated that the treasurer's report could be sent with the 1985 budget to the cities. 4 After considerable discussion, Tatone moved, seconded by Witt, to adopt the budget as amended. Voting: 6 ayes, 3 nays, 1 abstention. Motion carried. Henderson moved, seconded by Walker to attach to the approved budget the treasurer's statement and any explanatory introduction drafted by the treasurer and chairman. Voting: 10 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried. Chairman Zemke stated that this budget and attached material should be presented to all City Councils for approval. 7. In Treasurer Kinney's absence, Chairman Zemke stated that the balance of the checking account is a little over $12,000.00 He presented a bill for legal services from Herbst and Thue in the amount of $703.35. Hanson moved, Tatone seconded to pay the Herbst & Thue bill. Voting: 10 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried. Chairman Zemke presented the Commission with clarifying information about City expenses. Chairman Zemke stated that the calculation of the City of Lilydale expenses had been incorrect and the City of Lilydale's 907. reimburse- ment payment was understated by $1026. A check in the amount of $1026 has been sent to the City of Lilydale. Tatone presented the Commission with the Educational Program Develop- ment Committee's working paper. Chariman Zemke stated that there is a seminar on June 16, 17 and 18 on Municipal Administration of Cable Television in Madison, Wisconsin. Tatone moved, Henderson seconded, that the next full Commission meeting be June 19, 1985. Voting: 10 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried. 9. There were no presentations by interested members of the public at the meeting. 10. Henderson moved, seconded by Hanson to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 P.M. Prepared by: Diane Ward Staff Secretary 5 r CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. Frazel City Admini ator SUBJECT: Northend Street Improvements INTRODUCTION May 29, 1985 At the April 16th hearing, one of the toughest issues was that of cost allocation, or everyone paying their "fair share." In particular, the Chippewa residents contended that they were being asked to "subsidize" curb and gutter on the other streets. What follows is an attempt to make some sense of all -the numbers, facts, and figures. HISTORY Approximately one year ago, staff prepared cost estimates for a "limited reconstruction" project, which included some base reconstruction and a 2" - 2 1/2" overlay for all area streets. The estimated cost of that project was $130,000 or $15.50 per assessable foot. The average 80 foot lot would have been assessed $1,240 under this plan. No storm drainage was proposed. At the conclusion of that hearing, staff was directed to seek MSA designation for Chippewa, and look into any further possibilities for Federal or State subsidy. As Council is aware, we were successful in achieving MSA designation for Chippewa, and also received a $54,000 CDBG grant. The CDBG grant was designated to provide direct interest-free loans to eligible households, and does.not impact overall project costs, or average assessments. !ZL On March 19th, Council was presented MSA monies available for Chippewa. Scheme standards, with concrete curb and gutter, The remaining streets were to receive the rehabilitation. Scheme "B" was to upgrade other streets to City urban standards. SCHEME "A" with two alternatives incorporating the "A" upgraded Chippewa to MSA storm sewer, and bituminous overlay. "limited reconstruction" Chippewa to MSA standards, aiid all The cost for Scheme "A" is estimated to be $260,000; $188,000 for streets and $72,000 for storm sewers. If the neighborhood were asked to pay this entire cost, assessments would be2$ 2.38 per lineal foot for streets, and .15 Per square foot for storm sewer. The average 80 foot x 120 foot lot would be facing a total assessment of $3,230. Fortunately, these costs can be drastically reduced by the availability of $162,000 in MSA funds for Chippewa; $135,000 for street and $27,000 for sewers. In essence, the State pays the bill for building Chippewa, and also that portion of the sewer capacity needed to handle runoff from the street. The remaining sewer cost is for other storm water runoff (i.e., adjoining properties) that finds its way into the Chippewa system. Y - 2 - As Council is aware, Scheme "A" envisioned a level assessment to all properties in the project area, regardless of whether the lot abutted Chippewa, built to MSA standards, or some other street at lower standards. After application of the MSA monies for street, only $53,000 remains to be assessed against the neighborhood, for a lineal foot cost of $6.40. The $45,000 of storm sewer costs to be assessed, after application of the MSA funds, means that sewer assessment can be reduced to .095 per square foot. Under this arrangement the average 80 foot by 120 foot lot would see an assessment of $1,416; $512 for streets and $902 for sewers. THE LEGAL AND "FAIRNESS" ISSUES At the April 16 hearing, two questions were raised about applying the MSA funds to the entire project area, versus just Chippewa: 1) Is it legal? 2) Is it fair? The answer to the first is yes. While "fairness" like "beauty" is in the eye of the beholder, a sound argument can be made that the answer to the second is also yes. First, the legal issue. Some at the hearing argued that MSA funds could not be applied to improvements on other streets. They are correct! The City does not propose to seek MSA funds for those streets, and we will be applying for reimbursement only for the cost of upgrading Chippewa. As stated above, MSA will pay most of the cost of upgrading Chippewa. What we do propose is that lots abutting Chippewa will receive an assessment, the same as every other lot in the project area. As the cost of Chippewa is already mostly paid for by MSA, these assessments generate excess funds that can be used to defray costs on the remainder of the project. Levying assessments against properties that abut the MSA street is fully consistent with past City policy (i.e., Marie Avenue). It is also a common practice in other metropolitan communities and specifically authorized by statute. The theory is that those who abut MSA roadways should not get by without paying the same street assessments as everyone else. The most usual practice is to assess at a per front amount equivalent to City averages for recent projects. Recent street costs in Mendota Heights have run at least $30 /lineal foot. Many cities use these revenues to create street "slush funds" to be used to underwrite the cost of other City street projects that can not be fully assessed. The second question, is it fair? Again, fairness is really an opinion, but as explained above, past City practice and State law are based on the premise that it is. If we were to accept the argument that MSA funds should benefit only those properties abutting the MSA street, we would have a situation where Chippewa lots would have a nine ton street with curb, gutter, and storm sewer at little or no cost, while lots on the other streets would be getting a "limited reconstruction" street at over $15.00 per lineal foot. That scenario raises othe "fairness" viewpoints. - 3 - SCHEME "B" Scheme "B" upgraded all streets in the project area to urban standards with curb and gutter, storm sewer, and bituminous overlay. Only Chippewa would be built to MSA standards (i.e., 44 foot width, 9 ton capacity). Of course, the cost of Scheme B is substantially greater; $394,000; $250,000 for streets and $144,000 for sewers. As there would be no further MSA participation, the entire $134,000 extra cost would have to be borne by the project area. We estimate that street assessments would go from $6.40 (under Scheme "A") to approximately $14.00 per foot, and sewer from .095 per square foot to .13 per square foot. The average 80' x 120' lot would face an assessment of $2,368; $1,120 for streets and $1,248 for sewers. The Chippewa Avenue residents have argued that Scheme "B" unfairly increases their assessments to benefit the other streets. As they are already getting curb, gutter, and storm sewer for $6.40 and .095, they see no benefit to them in increasing their assessments to the $14.00 and .13. While their position is certainly understandable, the issue of who is paying for what benefit, and who is subsidizing whom is really one of arithmetic and semantics. The answer to their argument is that the City is not increasing their assessment, we simply are able to subsidize them less, because the benefits of the fixed MSA dollars are now spread evenly over a more costly project. SUMMARY The City staff and Council have worked diligently to come up with a project that meets the needs of the Northend neighborhood, while keeping costs reasonable. The result -- a good deal for everyone. Who's being subsidized? -- Everyone! Who's paying their "fair share"? -- No one! Under Scheme "A", Chippewa residents receive a street worth $25 - $30 per lineal foot, and residents on other streets, a street worth $15 -$16 per lineal foot. The cost for both, $6.40. It is not inappropriate that Chippewa be of higher standards, since it serves as a collector for the entire neighborhood. Under Scheme "B", Chippewa residents receive the same street, and those on other streets, a street worth $20 - $25 per lineal foot. The cost for everyone - approximately $14.00. The point is that neither the $6.40 nor the $14.00 are costs that reflect the true benefit. They are simply averages after a hefty subsidy from MSA. Therefore, it is not really appropriate to argue that deviating from these figures must be justified by increased benefit. ALTERNATIVES 1. Scheme "A" 2. Scheme "B" 3. Some modification or combination of the above. -4 - RECOMMENDATION The tone of this memo probably appears to be in favor of Scheme nB'`. This was not the intent. The objective of this project was to address a serious street and storm drainage problem as economically as possible. If Scheme "A" satisfies both the neighborhood and Council, it seems feasible to staff. We do, of course, have some preference for urban oudodard streets, but recognize the cost and assessment problems associated with Scheme '`8n. Rather, the purpose of this memo was to justify Scheme "8n as a viable and fair alternative, should the Council determine that it is preferred. Staff has no recommendations. ACTION REQUIRED Tohold the public hearing, and pass the attached resolution ordering what- ever project Council desires. If Council prefers Scheme /,&'/, it abnuId poaa the resolution with Alternative A; if Scheme '/Bx, with Alternative D. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. Fr 2� City Admie? strator May 29, 1985 SUBJECT: Appointment of Erick Schmidt as Firefighter Mr. Erick Schmidt, 849 Cheri Lane, has applied for appointment to the Mendota Heights Fire Department. Mr. Schmidt is a Mendota Heights native, having graduated from Henry Sibley High School in 1984. He is currently completing his freshman year at the College of St. Thomas, and intends to transfer to the University of Minn- esota next fall with a major in Business Administration and Accounting. Erick's past work record includes employment with the Target Store on Robert Street, and most recently manual labor with Anderson Maintenance Services, a lawn maintenance and landscaping firm. Erick has been approved for membership by Chief Noack and the members of the Fire Department, and has also received a medical approval from the Airport Medical Clinic. Erick will be present at the meeting on June 4th to be introduced to the City Council. ACTION REQUIRED Motion to appoint Erick Schmidt to the Mendota Heights Fire Department. KDF:madlr %I CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. FraZ414—�.� City Admipieetrator SUBJECT: MASAC Representation May 30, 1985 At the Council Comments section of the May 21st meeting, Council - member Cummins raised the possibility of having a resident from the southern end of Mendota Heights represent the City on the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council (MASAC). Larry Shaughnessy has been the Mendota Heights representative on MASAC since it was initially formed. He indicates that after 15 years of service he has no objection whatsoever to giving up this "privilege". ACTION REQUIRED Council should discuss the issue of MASAC representation, and take whatever action it deems appropriate. KDF:madlr CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 30, 1985 TO: , Ma orCit Council and City Adm�or Y Y ' O FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: United Properties Variance Case No. 85-14 DISCUSSION: United Properties desires to construct a building identification sign for their new two story office building that is to be occupied by Cray Research. The building is located at the intersection of Northland Drive and Transport Drive. United would like to have the sign be a low ground sign of a similar design to their office park monuments located along Pilot Knob Road. They have constructed a plywood mock up of the sign and placed it in its proposed location along Northland Drive for anyone desiring to view how it would appear. The sign conforms to all the City ordinances except that it is proposed to be set back only 20 feet from the property line, 40 feet is required. Several years ago United presented a proposed ordinance change to the City that would allow for a 20 foot setback for low ground signs in the Industrial Park. The Council agreed with the concept but has yet to adopt the ordinance. Instead we have been routinely granting the variances for the 20 foot setback. RECOMMENDATION: Staff and Planning Commission recommend that the City Council grant United Properties a 20 foot variance to the 40 foot front yard sign setback requirement. ACTION REQUIRED• If Council wishes to implement the recommendation they should pass a motion granting a 20 foot variance to the 40 foot front yard sign setback requirement for Lot 1, Block 2, Mendota Heights Business Center. 1 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO 'n � May 31, 1985 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admi s rator FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: Street Study Ivy Falls East Job No. 8507 Improvement No. 85, Project No. 3 nTR(:TIR4TnN - At the May 7th City Council meeting, the City Council received and discussed a feasibility study addressing alternatives for improving the streets in the Ivy Falls East area. At that meeting Council recognized that there was no neighborhood support for a project and determined that the present condition of the streets was not bad enough to warrant completing a major project this year. Staff was directed to investigate alternatives for constructing and paying for a street maintenance project. Staff has researched and found that it is possible to assess street maintenance costs. The City has assessed for maintenance projects in the past but has not done so for approximately 20 years. To start now could be setting a new precedent for future maintenance/seal coat projects. Council should seriously consider the policy setting impacts a decision to assess this maintenance project has on future street maintenance projects within the City. If Council decides to proceed with assessing for street mainten- ance, staff feel the term of the assessment should be short (2 years recom- mended). ALTERNATIVES 1. Full Reconstruction Remove existing street surfacing and curb and gutter and install new at present day City standards. Total estimated cost is $127,000 or $4,700 per lot. 2. Substantial Reconstruction Remove and replace settled sections of curb and gutter and failed sections of bituminous, overlay entire area. Total estimated costs is $62,000 or $2,300 per lot. 1 3. Overlay Maintenance Patch failed sections of bituminous and overlay entire area. Total Estimated costs is $37,000 or $1,400 per lot. 4. Seal Coat Maintenance City crews patch failed sections of bituminous and then seal coat entire area (could not be completed before 1986). Total estimated cost is $7,500 or $260 per lot (does not include City crew or equipment dollars). 5. Minimum Maintenance Have City crews patch pot holes with temporary patch material. Total estimated cost $300. ACTION REQUIRED: Review all the alternatives and select one to be implemented. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 31, 1985 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. Fraze City Admin' rator SUBJECT: Study of Land Use in 494 Corridor At its May 28th meeting, the Planning Commission heard presentation and held a public hearing on the Condor (Jim Riley) apartment proposal. I informed the Commission of Council's position that a spot rezoning for this project would be inappropriate until the Commission and Council had taken a comprehensive look at the future of the whole 494 corridor. The Commission was generally in agreement with that approach, but eager to "get on with it" and not hold up the Riley proposal for an unreasonable length of time. They continued the public hearing and tabled further action until the June 25th meeting. The Commission did pass a motion requesting Council to authorize City Planner Dahlgren to prepare a preliminary study of the 494 corridor, from 35E to Delaware, addressing zoning and density issues. The Commission was hopeful that the study could be before them by the time of their June meeting. I suggested that when the study is completed, the Commission and Council would probably want to have a joint workshop to discuss the results, and set some policy parameters. I have attempted, and the cost for such a evening so Council can KDF:.madlr unsuccessfully, to talk with Howard regarding his thoughts study. I will hopefully have that information by Tuesday react to a recommendation. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 31, 1985 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Adm' istat6r FROM: James E. Danielson Public Works Director SUBJECT: Durbahn Variance, 583 Valley Lane Case No. 85-12 nTQrTTQQTnM Variances for garage size and side yard setback were considered for 583 Valley Lane at the May Planning Commission meeting. (See attached reports) The Planning Commission was concerned about approving a side yard setback this close to the lot line without a registered survey to confirm the exact location. RECOMMENDATION• The Planning Commission recommends approval of a 200 square foot variance to the garage size and subject to receipt of a registered survey confirming that no part of the garage including eaves will encroach over the lot line, a variance to the side yard setback. ACTION REQUIRED: If Council desires to implement the Planning Commission recommendation they should pass a motion granting a 200 square foot variance to the required square footage for a garage and a side yard variance (exact dimension to be determined from the survey available at the meeting) to Lot 5, Block 3, Kirchner Addition. 1 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 31, 1985 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. Fraz C� City Admini ator SUBJECT: Gun Club Lake Watershed WMO Agreement INTRODUCTION Enclosed for Council consideration is an agreement between the cities of Mendota Heights, Eagan, and Inver Grove Heights establishing a watershed management organization for the Gun Club Lake watershed. The purpose of this memo is to highlight substantive issues in that agreement. DT9rTTSSTnN At the two May meetings, Council had the opportunity to review the Lower Mississippi Agreement. As that presentation and written material by Attorney Dave Moran included a good deal of background on the watershed legislation, I will not reiterate that here. The Agreement would establish a WMO to plan and implement improvements for storm water projects in the Gun Club Lake watershed. As can be seen on the map, that area includes about half the southwestern quadrant of Mendota Heights, all of Eagan, and a small portion of western Inver Grove Heights. The most difficult issue in negotiating the agreement was how to weight the voting on the Board to recognize that Eagan has 80% of the land mass, and the vast majority of the assessed valuation, while giving the other two comm- unities some clout. Frankly, the task was not easy, and we came to the con- clusion that functioning of the WMO was going to have to rely as much on good will between the communities, as on the actual language in the Agreement. For the most part, we addressed this concern by requiring a supermajority vote on most issues. STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS (Pg. 2, Section 6-1) The WMO begins with a Board of 7 members - 3 from Eagan and 2 each from Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights. This Board prepares and adopts the watershed management plan, as required by statute, by majority vote. 30 days after plan adoption, the Board reduces to 5, with Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights each losing one Director's position. Thereafter, most Board actions (i.e., ordering an improvement„ allocating costs, etc.) are by 4/5's vote. One exception is the annual budget, which I discuss below. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (Pgs. 7-8, Section 8-2) Capital improvements incorporating two or more members require a 4/5's vote of the Board. An improvement affecting one member only requires a 3/5's vote, but at least one favorable vote must be cast by that member. - 2 - FINANCES AND COST ALLOCATIONS (Pgs. 11-14, Section 9) Subdivisions 2 and 3 - General Administrative Budget - Sets forth the procedure for adopting a general administrative budget. The contribution toward that budget is based 50% on land area and 50% on assessed valuation within the district. As Eagan will be contributing the vast majority of the budget (essentially all their land mass and valuation is in the district), they insisted that the budget be adopted only by majority vote. However, there is a maximum limit of one mill of our assessed value in the district as our contribution. Subdivisions 4 and 5 - Capital Improvement Cost Allocation - Provides the option of funding capital projects through Minnesota Statutes 473.883. Chapter 473.883 allows for the County to levy an ad valorem tax on all assessed valuation in the watershed district, as opposed to assessments based on benefit. We felt the Board should have this option available to it, but only on a 4/5's vote. The other alternative (Subdivision S.A. (2)), is to allocate costs on the basis of surface water runoff, assessed value in the benefitted area, or some combination thereof. Again, we are leaving the Board wide discretion, but require a 4/5's vote. .WJ This memo has summarized the highlights of the Agreement. Council will likely want to read the entire document. As with the Lower Mississippi WMO, our alternative is to leave management of the watershed to Dakota County. RECOMMENDATION AND ACTION REQUIRED It is recommended that Council approve the Agreement by a motion to adopt the attached Resolution. KDF:madlr attachment TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT UPDATE 6-1-85 Over the past three years, the Tax Increment District has developed rapidly, and planned improvements totaling over $1,250,000 have been com- pleted. The value base in the District continues to grow, with over $7,000,000 of new construction now underway in 1985, and an additional $8,000,000 in the planning stage. As of year end 1984, we held about $250,000 for future improvements which, between 1985 and 1989, should grow to about $1,500,000. Several major projects are also in the planning stage which will use Increment funds. At this time, the following are the major projects: MAC Property, Phase II Garron Property Alpha Property Furlong Addition Utilities TH 55 Utility Improvements Cost Est. Ant. Assmts. Est. $350,000 $175,000 470,000 190,000 500,000 200,000 740,000 250,000 $2,060,000 $815,000 Increment Necessary: $1,245,000 Timing of the future improvements and any change in assessment rates will be important as to future borrowing needs of the District, as well as changes in the manner increment aid is applied to any specific project. LED: mad lr 6-18-85 NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION c/o City Offices No UE 750 South Plaza Drive• Mendota Heights. Minnesota 55120 June 2, 19B5 Mayor Robert G. Lockwood 2 Hingham Circle Mendota Heights, MN. 55118 Dear Mayor Lockwood, Attached is a copy of the proposed budget for NDC4 for 1985. i At the May 29, 1985 full commission meeting the proposed budget was approved for submission to the member city councils for their ! consideration. Pursuant to section 9.01 of the Franchise Ordinance, this admininstrative budget shall be funded by the cable company thru prepayment of the.franchise fee. Pursuant to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement creating NDC4, please present the attached proposed budget to your city council for consideration. Upon approval please provide the NDC4 with notice of approval at above address. The budget will become effective and the commission will submit the budget amount to the cable company for payment when at least six of the seven member city councils provide notice of approval to the commission. Upon receipt of funding from the cable company the commission will return the remaining 10% reimbursement of expenses to the member cities. Should you have any questions relative to this budget I can be contacted at 456-6312 or 452-1086. Sincerely, David H. Zemke Chairman, NDC4 CC: City Clerk Attachment NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION C/o City Offices N, U 4 C750 South Plaza Drive Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120 6/1/85 PROPOSED 1985 NDC4 BUDGET BUDGET ITEM PROPOSED BUDGET REMAINDER OF REIMBURSEMENT TO CITIES 19,237.64 ADMINISTRATOR/CONSULTANT: SALARY 12,500 BENEFITS 4,000 MILEAGE 1,950 SECRETARY 1,500 LEGAL COUNSEL 10,800 OFFICE: SUPPLIES 750.00 RENT 3 , 000. 00 PHONE 600.00 POSTAGE 150.00 FURNITURE 500.00 INSURANCE 785.00 ADVERTISING 600.00 CONFERENCE EXPENSE 11000_00 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET 1477372.64 CURRENT CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE :12,823.89 1985 PROJECTED EXPENDITURES DUE FROM 134,548.75 CONTINENTAL AS PREPAYMENT OF FRANCHISE FEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 1 Page No. 2275 June 4, 1985 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, June 4, 1985 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular 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. Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmembers Blesener, Cummins, Hartmann and Witt. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting including additional items contained in the add-on agenda. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the May 21st meeting with corrections. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR 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 Code Enforcement monthly report for May. b. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the May 28th Planning Commission meeting. c. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the April 17th NDC -4 meeting. d. Approval of the List of Claims dated June 4, 1985 and totalling $126,147.97. e. Approval of the list of contractor licenses, granting licenses to: M.J. Ryan Construction Co. Able Fence, Inc. Midwest Fence and Manufacturing Co. Excavating License Fence Installation License Fence Installation License C Egan and Sons Company Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Steel Fence and Construction Nick Heinen Holle Construction Egan and Sons Company Page No. 2276 June 4, 1985 Gas Piping License Gas Piping License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Heating & Air Conditioning License f. Approval of the issuance of a Rubbish Hauler License to Roadway Rubbish. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Witt moved that Erick Schmidt be appoin- ted to the Volunteer Fire Department. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PLANNING STUDY The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding preparation of a study of land use in the I-494 Corridor. Mayor Lockwood stated that requests for rezoning and multiple residential development have been made for development along the corridor and Council is considering the question of whether a planning study should be made on the I-494 corridor. The estimated costs are $8,500 for phase one and $12,000 for phase two, for a total maximum study cost of $20,500. Administrator Frazell stated that the estimated time for completion, including preparation of Comprehensive Plan amendment, is ten to eleven weeks. It was the general concensus that Council should meet with Planner Dahlgren to provide input prior to report preparation. Councilmember Cummins suggested that Condor Corporation should be notified that its development proposal cannot be considered for at least three months. Councilmember Hartmann suggested that staff research files to determine whether a study had been done on the Owens property in the past. Councilmember Witt felt that the park issue should also be addressed in the report. She noted the portion of the May Planning Commission minutes which stated that park contributions for development in the area would be cash rather than land and pointed out that the Park Commission has the right to review all development proposals before Council review and before Page No. 2277 June 4, 1985 any determination is made on park contribution on any of the projects. Planning Commission Chairperson Kruse, present for the discussion, stated that he would hope the Planner would also look at how the land could be developed if the properties are not rezoned. } After discussion, Councilmember Blesener moved to authorize preparation of the I-494 corridor study. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 The Council directed that the City Planner be requested to meet with Council either before or after the Board of Review meeting on June 10th or at 6:30 on June 18th to determine elements that should be contained in the report. HEARING - NORTH END Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a STREET IMPROVEMENTS public hearing on proposed street and storm sewer improvements in the north end area. Mayor Lockwood turned the meeting over to staff for review of the proposed improvements. Public Works Director Danielson stated that at the hearing conducted in April to consider street and drainage improvements staff proposed that curb and gutter be installed on Chippewa Avenue only, that Chippewa be upgraded to MSA standards, and that a bituminous overlay be installed on Fremont, Hiawatha, Garden Lane and Ellen Street. He stated that at that hearing property owners on Hiawatha and Garden expressed interest for curb and gutter, and staff was directed to study the feasibility and costs. He informed the audience that the estimated cosis for the originally proposed project were as follow: $188,000 for street and curb and gutter, reduced by $135,000 in M.S.A. financing and $72,000 for storm sewer improvements, reduced by $27,000 in M.S.A. financing, for estimated assessment rates of $6.40 per lineal foot for street improvements and $.095 per square foot for storm sewer. The estimated cost for construction of Chippewa to M.S.A. standards and urban standard streets and increased storm sewer throughout the project is $394,000. After application of the M.S.A. subsidy, the estimated assessment rate for street, curb and gutter is $13.69 per lineal foot, and the estimated rate for storm sewer improvements is $0.13 per square foot. Administrator Frazell presented a comparison of proposed project costs and assessment rates for the project proposed in 1984, prior to the availability of Page No. 2278 June 4, 1985 M.S.A. financing, which consisted of limited reconstruction of all of the streets with a 2 to 2 1/2 inch bituminous overlay, the project considered at the recent public hearing and the project being considered this evening. The 1984 proposal would have resulted in an estimated cost of $1,240 for a typical (80 by 120 foot) residential lot. Scheme A, full construction on Chippewa, limited storm sewer construction and a bituminous overlay on the other streets, would cost an estimated $3,250 per typical lot before application of MSA financing. After appli- cation of the MSA monies, the estimated cost per typical lot is $1,424. Scheme B, MSA standard construction for Chippewa Avenue and urban standard streets, with curb and gutter and increased storm sewer throughout the remainder of the project, would result in an estimated assessment of $3,917 per typical lot. After application of MSA financing, the estimated assessment for Scheme B is $2,343 for a typical lot. Administrator Frazell explained that the total area has been defined as a project area and that MSA financing will be used to upgrade Chippewa. He further explained that it has been City policy in the past to assess the properties abutting MSA streets at a per front foot amount equivalent to City averages for recent improvement projects. It is proposed, under both schemes, that the remainder of the project cost, after application of the MSA funding, be assessed against all of the benefitting properties at the same assessment rates. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. Peter Solberg stated that he does not feel that this is a neighborhood project and asked why the City could not treat Chippewa as one project and the rest of the area as another. Mr. Frazell responded that if the City were to treat this as any other MSA project, the residents would be asked to pay the average rate for street construction which is now about $30.00 per front foot. Mr. Don Clifford stated that Chippewa provides the only access to Dodd from much of the north area and suggested that maybe all of the other streets in the area, Diego Lane, Kirchner, etc., should be assessed for Chippewa Avenue improvement also. The owner of 1070 Chippewa stated that last year the estimated cost just to put a "cap" on the streets was C Page No. 2279 June 4, 1985 $15.50 and all streets were going to be the same. At the hearing, the neighbors asked the City to get some aid, which it did (MSA). As the result, he said, the project doubled and the cost was cut in half: now the costs projected are back up (Scheme B). Ms. Ruth Houle, 933 Delaware, asked how her property would be affected by the storm sewer portion of the project. Mr. Norbert Patterson, 953 Delaware, stated that the water from the properties on the hill -side of Chippewa, with Delaware oerChippewa addresses, does not cross Chippewa until it gets to Annapolis and doesn't cause any of the problems involved in this project. An owner of property on the west end of Hiawatha stated that he is in favor of the project and believes the entire block is but he does not know of anyone on his block who is in favor of storm sewer improvements. He felt that storm sewer is unnecessary and stated that he could agree with curb and gutter installation and street improvement, but not storm sewer. Mr. Solberg asked whether the projected cost includes reconstruction of driveways and landscaping on private property. He did not believe that it should, and felt that the property owners should take care of their own landscaping. The owner of 1035 Chippewa stated that she has about 210 feet of frontage and asked whether she would be assessed for full frontage on her odd -shaped lot. Mr. Robert Reedstrom, 530 Hiawatha, stated that a good deal of water from the street runs onto his lot and that he has 10 to 20 inches of water in his back yard during very heavy rains. He stated that the water runs from Chippewa and that he is in favor of putting storm sewer down at least the section of Hiawatha where the water is coming from. He felt that if this is not done, Hiawatha will require continual maintenance because of erosion problems created by the storm water. He felt that if possible, half of the MSA money should be used to subsidize Chippewa Avenue residents, and the other half should be applied to the balance of the area. i Mr. Allan Wise, 990 Chippewa, stated that he couldn't see why Chippewa property owners should help to pay for storm sewer for the balance of the project since Page No. 2280 June 4, 1985 Chippewa properties were assessed for storm sewer nine years ago. Public Works Director Danielson replied that the storm sewer is not a neighborhood project: it is to be paid for on a square footage basis and only those properties whose water drains into the system are proposed to be assessed. Mayor Lockwood stated that one problem facing the Council is whether the proposal reviewed at the earlier hearing met with the expectations of the people and whether those expectations can be fulfilled. He informed the audience that it must be understood that there will still be some ponding of water on private properties. Public Works Director Danielson confirmed that there is no guarantee that all backyard drainage problems will be resolved: if ponding occurs in backyards, the property owners will have to do some yard grading so that the water flows to the street. Mayor Lockwood informed the audience that a petition has been received for curb and gutter improvements on Hiawatha. Mr. Solberg read, and presented to the Council, a petition from Chippewa Avenue property owners opposing the proposed method of assessment under Scheme B. Mr. Donald Suchomel, 531 Hiawatha, reminded the Council that a petition for curb and gutter on Hiawatha Avenue and Garden Lane was submitted at the May 7th meeting. Mr. David Longbehn, 921 Chippewa, objected to proposed Scheme B. Ms. Kathy Johnson, 950 Delaware, asked how many MSA street projects have been completed in the past and how they have been assessed. i Mr. Wise stated that there are only two accesses to Highway 13 from the area and asked how long it will be before additional access is provided. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Councilmember Cummins moved to close the hearing at 9:22 P.M. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CI I Page No. 2281 June 4, 1985 Councilmember Witt stated that at the prior discussion there had been comments from some people on Hiawatha that they would assume the costs for curb and gutter themselves. She asked if a cost projection is avail- able. Public Works Director Danielson indicated that the cost for curb and gutter would be approximately $10 to $12 per front foot. Mayor Lockwood stated that if Scheme B is not constructed, the only curb and gutter feasible is for Hiawatha, not Fremont or Garden. He felt that if the City can accommodate the people who have petitioned for curb and gutter on Hiawatha and the costs can be assessed only against those properties at a reasonable cost, it should be considered. Councilmember Cummins asked, based on past precedent for MSA projects, if just Chippewa were being improved and none of the other streets were considered, whether the Chippewa properties would be assessed $20 to $30 per foot. Public Works Director Danielson responded that if past policy were applied (assessing an average rate for current street improvement projects), the rate would be $22.38 per foot under this project. Mayor Lockwood noted that a number of Hiawatha Avenue property owners had requested curb and gutter and suggested that storm sewer installation under Scheme A could be upgraded to the extent necessary to support the curb and gutter petitioned. The property owners could pay for curb and gutter, the cost for storm sewer construction necessary to make the drainage system work could be paid by all of the assessible property within the project. He pointed out, however, that all of the curb and gutter improvements, including that petitioned for Garden Lane, must be contiguous and must run westerly from Chippewa. Councilmember Blesener stated that several Chippewa Avenue property owners have objected to increased street assessment rates if curb and gutter improvements are constructed on streets other than Chippewa. She pointed out that what the Council is now discussing is that property owners on Hiawatha would pay a much greater rate, if Hiawatha receives curb and gutter, than the $6.40 per foot that those on Chippewa would pay. Councilmember Cummins stated that curb and gutter would be an option for Hiawatha residents. Administrator Frazell suggested that staff be directed to prepare plans and specifications with delete Page No. 2282 June 4, 1985 alternates (for curb and gutter) to determine what actual rates will be. After discussion, Councilmember Hartmann moved the C adoption of Resolution No. 85-41. "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES TO SERVE CHIPPEWA AVENUE, ELLEN STREET, GARDEN LANE, HIAWATHA AVENUE, FREMONT AVENUE, MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT NO. 140-108-01 AND ADJACENT AREAS (NORTHEND STREETS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 3)," with curb and gutter improvements on Hiawatha, Fremont, Garden and Ellen to be addressed in the plans as deduct alternates. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RECESS Mayor Lockwood called a recess at 9:45 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:55 P.M. CASE NO. 85-09, FETT Councilmember Cummins moved approval of a 10 foot VARIANCE front yard setback at 2337 Apache, to allow construction of a garage addition 20 feet from the k; front property line. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 85-08, Representatives of Mrs. Bernice McGown were present to MCGOWN SUBDIVISION request approval of the subdivision of part of Lot 36, Auditor's Subdivision No. 3 (768 W. Wentworth) into four lots, along with approval of 6.7 foot variances from the lot width requirement for proposed Lots 1, 2 and 3. It was noted by Mrs. McGown's son that the only concern expressed by the Planning Commission was over the new driveways -which will enter Wentworth. He stated that Mrs. McGown agrees with the recommended requirement for "T" driveways and informed the Council that Mrs. McGown plans to build a residence on Lot 2 and will put in a turn -around ("T") driveway. Councilmember Blesener asked whether the applicant had considered providing a single easement for access to Wentworth by all of the lots. Surveyor Paul. McGinley stated Mrs. McGown had considered a 5 to 6 l.ot plat with an internal street and cul-de-sac but the cost for cul-de-sac construction was too great. He stated that an access easement and "flag lots" were not considered because he did not believe it is customary to divide single family lots without providing individual access to the street. Page No. 2283 June 4, 1985 Mayor Lockwood expressed the concern that someone who buys one of the lots may in the future want to sell off the back of his property for development. Mr. McCown responded that whoever buys the lots will buy them as large lots with the understanding that they cannot be further divided. Mr. McGinley distributed copies of a site plan showing proposed driveway locations with a 1% slope to Wentworth. After discussion, Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the preliminary plat for Wentworth Meadows, including lot width variances as requested, on the condition that the driveways be "T" type similar to the suggested site plan presented by Mr. McGinley. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 85-13, Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of an 8 foot SELLNER VARIANCE variance from the required 30 foot rearyard setback requirement at 1855 Summit Lane, Lot 13., Block 2, Lexington Highlands East, to allow construction of a garage addition 22 feet from the westerly property line. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 85-14, Mayor Lockwood moved approval of a 20 foot variance to UNITED PROPERTIES the 40 foot front yard sign setback requirement for VARIANCE Lot 1, Block 2, Mendota Heights Business Center to allow installation of a Cray Research building identification sign 20 feet from the property line. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 85-12, Mr. Dennis Carlson, representing Ms. Michele Durbahn, appeared DURBAHN VARIANCE to request approval of variances from the garage ►� size and sideyard setback requirements for 583 Valley Lane. Mr. Carlson reviewed a site survey showing the location of the garage, to be constructed on the existing slab of a garage which has been demolished, one and one-half feet from the side property line. Mr. Carlson stated that the garage will be constructed so that the eaves are no closer than 6 inches from the property line. Councilmember Blesener moved approval of a 3 1/2 foot variance from the sideyard setback requirement and a Page No. 2284 June 4, 1985 200 square foot variance from the 440 square foot garage size requirement to allow construction of a 240 square foot garage one and one-half feet from the easterly property line at 583 Valley Lane in accordance with the site survey dated May 31, 1985. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CRITICAL AREA SITE Mr. Donald Taylor, 711 Woodridge Drive, was present to PLAN REVIEW request approval of a modified critical area site plan for construction of a porch addition. It was noted that the structure will not intrude on the 40 foot critical area setback and that Council review of•the site plan is a procedural requirement of the Critical Area Ordinance. Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the critical area site plan for 711 Woodridge Drive along with waiver of the site plan review fee. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MN/FSL CONTRACTOR The Council acknowledged and discussed a report from LICENSE the City Administrator regarding investigation of complaints against MN/FSL made at the May 7th hearing. Attorney Curt Anderson was present on behalf of MN/FSL. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 Cummins Councilmember Cummins stated that the contractor's behavior has improved since the hearing and indicated that if staff continues to monitor the contractor's activities he will be satisfied. Mayor Lockwood moved that the City Council finds that the evidence before Council does not justify action against the MN/FSL general contractor license at this time. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. There was brief discussion over the need for issuance of certificates of occupancy and the necessity for clarification of the licensing ordinance language. PEDWAY Councilmember Witt moved adoption of Resolution No. 85-42, "RESOLUTION APPROVING LIMITED USE PERMIT LU 1- 85 BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS FOR A PEDESTRIAN Ayes: 5 WALKWAY," BETWEEN I -35E AND ROGERS LAKE. Nays: 0 Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Page No. 2285 June 4, 1985 IVY FALLS EAST The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed an STREETS engineering study on Ivy Falls East street improvements. It was the concensus of the Council that, until a petition for street improvements is received, a "minimum maintenance" approach of filling potholes with temporary patch material be taken. GUN CLUB LAKE Discussion on the proposed Gun Club Lake watershed WATERSHED MANAGEMENT management agreement was tabled to June 18th. MASAC Councilmember Witt moved that Bernard Friel be appointed as the City's representative on the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council, effective for the July meeting. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 The Council expressed its appreciation to Lawrence Shaughnessy for his many years of service on the MASAC. MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator informing Council that 12 ash and spruce trees surrounding the Mendota Heights Road lift station must be removed. The memo indicated that if acceptable to Council the trees would be transplanted to the City property adjacent to that portion of the Lexington Highlands Outlot which was recently sold by the City. The Council indicated that the proposal is acceptable. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Witt moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:16 P.M. Kathleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 85-41 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GUN CLUB LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights has reviewed the proposed Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement dated June 1, 1985 ; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received a verbal and written explanation of the proposed Agreement from the City Administrator and Public Works Director; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the proposed Agreement is proper and acceptable in all respects and that the execution of the proposed Agreement by the appropriate City officials would be in the best interest of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said proposed Agreement on behalf of the City and the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to perform any and all acts necessary or desireable in order to implement said proposed Agreement. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 4th day of June, 1985. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Robert G. Lockwood Mayor ATTEST:- Kathleen TTESTr Kathleen M. Swanson City Clerk GUN CLUB LAKE WATERSHED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION JUNE 1, 1985 INDEX GUN CLUB LAKE WATERSHED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT PARAGRAPH/ITEM PAGE 1. Name........................................................1 2. General Purpose .............................................1 3. Definitions .................................................1 4. Membership..................................................2 5. Advisors....................................................2 6. Board of Managers ...........................................2 Subd. 1. Appointment....................................2 Subd, 2. Eligibility/Qualifications ......................3 Subd. 3. Term............................................3 Subd. 4..** Compensation...................................3 Subd. 5. Organization/Structure ..........................3 7. Powers and Duties of the WMO................................4 Subd. 1. WMO.............................................4 Subd. 2. Employees.......................................4 Subd. 3. Loca,tion........................................4 Subd. 4. Materials.......................................5 Subd. 5. Surveys.........................................5 Subd. 6. Public/Private Organizations ....................5 Subd. 7. Local Improvements ..............................5 Subd. 8. Operation/Maintenance ...........................5 Subd, 9. Insurance.......................................5 Subd. 10. Testing/Measuring Devices.......................5 Subd. 11. Technical Assistance/Local Water Management ..... 5 Subd. 12. Technical Assistance/Legal......................6 Subd. 13. Reserve Funds...................................6 Subd. 14. Revenue.........................................6 Subd. 15. Contracts.......................................6 Subd. 16. Financial Audits................................6 Subd. 17. Information Availability ........................6 Subd. 18. Amendments......................................7 Subd. 19. Additional Powers...............................7 Subd. 20. Supplemental Studies ............................7 Subd. 21. Pollution Abatement .............................7 8. Capital Improvement Process.................................7 Subd. 1. Assessments........ ... ...... ................7 Subd. 2. Preliminary Reports/Public Hearings ............... 7 Subd. 3. Appeals/Arbitration .............................9 Subd, 4. Contracts for Improvements .....................10 Subd. 5. Supervision....................................10 Subd. 6. Land Acquisition...............................10 9. Finances ................ .................................11 Subd. 1. Depositories/Disbursements .....................11 Subd. 2. General Administration .........................11 Subd. 3. Budget.........................................12 Subd. 4. Capital Improvements ...........................12 Subd. 5. Capital Cost Allocation ........................13 10. Special Assessments........................................14 11. Duration ...................................................14 Subd. 1. Expiration.....................................14 Subd. 2. Termination....................................15 Subd. 3. Dissolution....................................15 12. Dissolution ................................................15 13. Effective Date.............................................15 14. Signature Page.............................................16 15. Exhibit A ..................................................17 16. Exhibit B ..................................................18 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE GUN CLUB LAKE WATERSHED The parties to this agreement are cities which have land within the Gun Club Lake Watershed. This agreement is made pursuant to the authority conferred upon the parties by Minn. Stat. 1982 471.59 and 473.875, et. seq. 1. Name. The parties hereby create and establish the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization. 2. General Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to provide an organization to preserve and use the natural water storage and retention of the Gun Club Lake watershed to (a) reduce to the greatest practical extent capital expenditures necessary to control excessive volumes and rates of runoff, (b) improve water quality, (c) prevent flooding and erosion from surface flows, (d) promote ground water recharge, (e) protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities, (f) secure the other benefits associated with the proper management of surface water, and (g) carry out all the duties and responsibilities outlined in Minn. Stat. 473.875 through 473.883. 3. Definitions. Subdivision 1. "Watershed Management Organization" ("WMO") means the organization created by this agreement; the full name of which is "Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization". It shall be a public agency of its respective governmental units. Subdivision 2. "Board" means the Board of Managers of the WMO. Subdivision 3. "Council" means the governing body of a governmental unit which is a member of this WMO. Subdivision 4. "Governmental Unit" means any signatory city. Subdivision 5. "Member" means a governmental unit which enters into this agreement. 1 Subdivision 6. "Manager" means an individual appointed by a governmental unit to comprise and serve on the WMO Board. Subdivision 7. "Gun Club Lake Watershed" or "watershed" means the area within a line drawn around the extremities of all terrain whose surface drainage is within the mapped areas delineated on the map filed with the Water Resources Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 473.877, Subd. 2. The attached Exhibit A references the preliminary draft of the watershed defined and controlled by the Gun Club Lake WMO. The attached Exhibit B lists the estimated area and respective ratio of each community to the total watershed. 4. Membership. The membership of the WMO shall consist of the following governmental units: City of Eagan City of Inver Grove Heights City of Mendota Heights No change in governmental boundaries, structure, organizational status or character shall affect the eligibility of any governmental unit listed above to be represented on the WMO, so long as such governmental unit continues to exist as a separate political subdivision. 5. Advisors. Dakota County and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District shall be requested to appoint a non—voting advisory member to the WMO. The County and District shall not be required to contri— bute funds for the operation of the WMO, except as provided in M.S. 473.883, but may provide technical services. 6. Board of Managers. Subdivision 1. Appointment. The governing body of the WMO shall be its Board of Managers which. shall consist of seven (7) managers during the preparation and adoption of the Board's watershed management plan. Three (3) members shall be appointed by the City of Eagan with the cities of Inver Grove 2 Heights and Mendota Heights each appointing two (2) members: Thirty (30) days after adoption of the plan by the Board of Managers, the Board shall be automatically reduced to five members consisting of the three (3) managers appointed by the City of Eagan and one (1 ) manager appointed by the City of Inver Grove Heights and one (1) manager appointed by the City of Mendota Heights. Each city shall have the option and right to designate appropriate alternates if necessitated by the absence of its respective representative manager(s). Subdivision 2. Eligibility or Qualification. The Council of each City shall determine the eligibility or qualification of its representative on the WMO. Subdivision 3. Term. The appointed managers of the WMO Board shall not have a fixed term, but shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body of the local unit appointing such manager to the WMO. Subdivision 4. Compensation. Managers shall serve without compensation from the WMO, but this shall not prevent a governmental unit from providing compensation to a manager for serving on the Board. Subdivision 5. Organization/Structure. At the first meeting of the Board and in January of each year thereafter, the Board shall elect from its managers a chair, a vice chair, a secretary, a treasurer and such other officers as it deems necessary to conduct its meetings and affairs. At the organizational meeting or as soon thereafter as it may be reasonably done, the WMO. shall adopt rules and regulations governing its meetings. Such rules and regulations may be amended from time to time at either a regular or a special meeting of the WMO, provided that at least ten days' prior notice of the proposed amendment has been furnished to each person to whom notice of the Board meetings is required to be sent. A 4/5 vote of all eligible votes of the then existing managers of the WMO shall be sufficient to adopt any proposed amendment to such rules and regulations. �3 7. Powers and Duties of the WMO. Subdivision 1. The WMO, acting by its Board of Managers; (A) Shall prepare and adopt a watershed management plan meeting the requirements of Minn. Stat. 473.878; (B) Shall review and approve member's local water management plans as provided in Minn. Stat. 473.879; (C) Shall exercise the authority of a watershed district under Minn. Stat. Chapter 112 to regulate the use and development of land when one or more of the following conditions exist: (1) The local government unit exercising planning and zoning authority over the land under Minn. Stat. 366.10 to 366.19, 394.21 to 394.37 or 462.351 to 462.364 does not have a local water management plan approved and adopted in accordance with requirements of Minn. Stat. 473.879 or has not adopted the implementation program described in the plan. (2) An application to the local governmental unit for a permit for the use and development of land, requires an amendment to, or variance from, the adopted local water management plan or implementation program of the local unit. (3) The local governmental unit has authorized the WMO to require permits for the use and development of land. Subdivision 2. Employees. The WMO may employ such persons as it deems necessary to accomplish its duties and powers. However, the Board of Managers shall not retain the services of any consulting engineering or planning firm that previously or presently represents any of the signatory governmental units for the preparation, adoption and implementation of the required water— shed management plan. Subdivision 3. Location. The WMO may contract for the necessary space to carry on its activities either with a member or elsewhere. 4 Subdivision 4. Materials. The WMO may acquire necessary personal property, material and supplies to carry out its activities, powers and its duties. Subdivision 5. Surveys. The WMO may make necessary surveys or use other reliable surveys and data, and develop projects -to accomplish the purposes for which the Commission is organized. The WMO may enter upon lands within or without the watershed to make these surveys and investigations. Subdivision 6. Public/Private Organizations. The WMO may cooperate or contract with the State of Minnesota or any subdivision thereof or federal agency or private or public organization to accomplish the purposes for which it is organized except as noted in paragraph 7, subdivision 2. Subdivision 7. Local Improvements. The WMO may order a governmental unit to carry out that member's local water management plan which has been approved by the Board, or if the local unit of government fails to do so, in addition to its other remedies, in its discretion, the Board may implement any required action or improvement in accordance with this agreement. Subdivision 8. Operation/ Maintenance. The WMO may acquire, operate, construct and maintain those capital improvements so constructed by the Board and as delineated in the watershed management plan adopted by the Board. Subdivision 9. Insurance. The WMO may contract for or purchase such insurance as the Board deems necessary for the protection of the WMO. Subdivision 10. Testing/Measuring Devices. The WMO may establish and maintain devices for testing, acquiring and recording hydrological and water quality data within the watershed. Subdivision 11. Technical Assistance/Local Water Management Plans. The WMO may provide any member governmental unit with technical data or any other information of which the WMO has knowledge which will assist the governmental unit in preparing land use classifications or local water management plans within the watershed. 5 Subdivision 12. Technical Assistance/Legal. The NNO may provide legal and technical assistance in connection with litigation or other proceedings between one or more of its managers and any other political subdivision, commission, board or agency relating to the planning or construction of facilities to drain or pond storm waters or relating to water quality within the Gun Club Lake watershed. The use of WMO funds for litigation obolI be only upon a favorable vote of omojority of the eligible votes ofthe then existing managers of the gM8. Subdivision 13~ Reserve Funds. The WM8moy accumulate reserve funds for ` the purposes herein mentioned and may invest funds of the AMO not currently needed for its operations. Subdivision 14. Revenue. The AMO may collect money, subject to the provisions of this agreement, from its members and from any other source approved by o majority of its Board. Subdivision 15. Contracts. The WMDmay make oontracto,iocur expenses and make expenditures necessary and incidental to the effectuation of its purposes and powers. Subdivision 18. Financial Audits. TbeWMU shall cause tubemade an omouaI audit ofthe books and accounts ofthe WMO and shall make and file a report to its respective cities at least once each year including the following information: (a) The financial condition of the @M0 (b) The status of all WM0 projects and work within the watershed; (o) The business transacted by the WMO and other matters which affect the interests of the WMO. Copies of the report shall be transmitted to the clerk of each member governmental unit. Subdivision 17~ Information Availability. The WNOya books, reports, and records shall be available for and open to inspection by its members at all reasonable times. M Subdivision 18. Amendments. The WMO may recommend changes in this agreement to its members. Any amendments shall require ratification by all member units of government. Subdivision 19. Additional Powers. The WMO may exercise all other powers necessary and incidental to the implementation of the purposes and powers set forth herein and as outlined and authorized by Minn.Stat. 473.875 through 473.883. Subdivision 20. Supplemental Studies. Each member reserves the right to conduct separate or concurrent studies or tests at their own expense on any matter under study by the WMO. Subdivision 21. Pollution Abatement. The Board may investigate on its own initiation or shall investigate upon petition of any member all complaints relating to pollution within the Gun Club Lake watershed covered by this agreement. Upon a finding that the watershed is being polluted, the Board may order the member governmental unit to abate this nuisance and each member agrees that it will take all reasonable action available to it under the law to alleviate the pollution and to assist in protecting and improving the water quality of surface water in the watershed. 8. Capital Improvement Process.. Subdivision 1. Assessments. All construction, reconstruction, extension or maintenance of storm water facilities within the Gun Club Lake watershed, including but not limited to outlets, lift station, dams, reservoirs, appurtenances of a surface water or storm sewer system ordered by the WMO which involved potential assessment against any member governmental unit or against privately or publicly owned land within the watershed shall follow the statutory procedures outlined in Minn.Stat. Chapter 429 except as herein modified. Subdivision 2. Preliminary Reports/Public Hearings. For those improvements initiated by the WMO or so designated in the WMO's watershed 7 management plan to be constructed by the Board, the Board shall secure from its engineers or some other competent person a preliminary report advising it whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it shall best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. The Board shall then hold a public hearing on the proposed improvement after mailed notice to the clerk of each member governmental unit and published notice in the Board's official newspaper. The WMO shall not be required to mail notice except by notice to the clerk. The notice shall be mailed not less than 45 days before the hearing, shall state the time and place of the hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the estimated total cost and the estimated cost to each member governmental unit. To order an improvement incorporating two (2) or more members, a resolu— tion setting forth the order shall require a favorable vote of 4/5 of all of the then existing Board of the WMO; however, an improvement affecting but one member requires only a 3/5 favorable vote, providing that a favorable vote is cast by the affected member city. The order shall describe the improvement, shall allocate in percentages the cost between the member governmental units, shall designate the engineers to prepare plans and specifications, and shall designate who will contract for the improvement. After the Board has ordered an improvement, it shall forward the preliminary report to all member governmental units with an estimated time schedule for the construction of the improvement. The Board shall allow an adequate amount of time, and in no event less that 90 days, for each member governmental unit to conduct hearings, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 429 or the charter requirements of any city, or to ascertain the method of financing which the member governmental unit will use to pay its proportionate share of the costs of the improvement. This 90—day period may be modified if all affected member governmental units pass a resolution n waiving this requirement for the sake of expediency. If the WMO proposes to use Dakota County's bonding authority, or if the WMO proposes to certify all or any part of a capital improvement to Dakota County for payment, then and in that event all proceedings shall be carried out in accordance with Minn.Stat. 473.883. The Board shall not order and no engineer shall prepare final detail plans and specifications before the Board has adopted a resolution ordering the improvement. The Board may order the advertising for bids upon receipt of notice from each member governmental unit who will be assessed that it has completed its hearing or determined its method of payment, or upon expiration of 90 days after the mailing of the preliminary report to the members, which— ever occurs first. Subdivision 3. Appeals/Arbitration. Any member governmental unit aggrieved by the determination of the Board as to the allocation of the costs of an improvement shall have 30 days after the WMO resolution ordering the improvement to appeal the determination. The appeal shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the Board asking for arbitration. The determination of the member's appeal shall be referred to a Board of Arbitration. The Board of Arbitration shall consist of three persons: one to be appointed by the Board of Managers, one to be appointed by the appealing member governmental unit, and the third to be appointed by the two so selected. In the event the two persons so selected do not appoint the third person within 15 days after their appointment, then the chief judge of the District Court of Dakota County shall have jurisdiction to appoint, upon application of either or both of the two earlier selected, the third person to the Board. The third person selected shall not be a resident of any member governmental unit and if appointed by the chief judge, shall be a person knowledgeable in the subject matter. The arbitrators' expenses and fees, together with the other expenses, not including counsel fees, incurred in the conduct of the arbitration shall be i divided equally between the WMO and the appealing member. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Arbitration Act, Minn.Stat. Chapter 572. Subdivision 4. Contracts for Improvements. All improvement contracts ordered by the Board shall be let in accordance with Minn.Stat. 429.041. The bidding and contracting of the work may be let by any one of the member governmental units or by the Board as determined by the Board of Managers after compliance with the statutes. Contracts and bidding procedures shall comply with the legal requirements applicable to statutory cities. Subdivision 5. Supervision. All improvement contracts shall be supervised by the entity awarding the contract. The WMO staff shall also be authorized to observe and review the work in progress and the members agree to cooperate with the WMO staff in accomplishing its purposes. Representatives of the WMO shall have the right to enter upon the place or places where the improvement work is in progress for the purpose of making reasonable tests and inspections. The WMO staff shall report and advise and recommend to the Board on the progress of the work. Subdivision 6. Land Acquisition. The WMO shall have the power of eminent domain. All easements or interest in land which are necessary will be negotiated or condemned in accordance with Minn.Stat. Chapter 117 by the Board or, if directed by the Board, by the governmental unit where the land is located, and each member agrees to acquire the necessary easement or right—of— way or partial or complete interest in land upon order of the Board to accomplish the purposes of this agreement. All reasonable costs of the acquisition, including attorney's fees, shall be considered as a cost of the improvement. If a member governmental *unit determines it is in the best interests of that member to acquire additional lands, in conjunction with the takin.g of lands for storm and surface drainage or storage, for some other purposes, the costs of the acquisition will not be included in the improvement 10 costs of the ordered project. Members may not condemn or negotiate for land acquisition to pond or drain storm and surface waters within the corporate boundaries of another governmental unit within Gun Club Lake Watershed except upon order of the Board. 9. Finances. Subdivision 1. Depositories/Disbursements. The WMO funds may be expended by the Board in accordance with this agreement in a manner determined by the Board. The Board shall designate one or more national or state bank or trust companies authorized to receive deposits of public monies to act as depositories for the WMO funds. In no event shall there be a disbursement of WMO funds without the signature of at least two Board managers, one of whom shall be the treasurer. The treasurer shall be required to file with the secretary of the Board a bond in the sum of at least $10,000 or such higher amount as shall be determined by the Board. The WMO shall pay the premium on said bond. Subdivision 2. General Administration. Each cost participation member agrees to contribute each year to a general fund, said fund to be used for general administration purposes including, but not limited to: salaries, rent, supplies, development of an overall plan, insurance, bonds, and to purchase and maintain devices to measure hydrological and water quality data. The funds may also be used for normal maintenance of the facilities, but any extraordinary maintenance or repair expense shall be treated as a capital improvement cost and processed in accordance with Paragraph $ of this agreement. The annual contribution by each member shall be based fifty (50%) percent on the assessed valuation of all property within the watershed and fifty (50%) percent on the basis of the total area of each member within the boundaries of the watershed each year to the total areas in the watershed. In no event shall any administrative assessment require a contribution by a local 11 unit of government in any calendar year to exceed one mill of each dollar of assessed valuation of its territory within the watershed. Subdivision 3. Budget. On or before July 1 of each year, the Board shall adopt a general administrative budget for the ensuing year by a majority of the eligible votes of the then existing Board of Managers of the WMO and shall decide upon the total amount necessary for the general fund. The secre— tary of the Board shall certify the budget on or before July 1 to the clerk of each member governmental unit, together with a statement of the proportion of the budget to be provided by each member. The council of each member agrees it will review the budget, and the Board shall upon notice from any member received prior to August 1, hear objections to the budget, and then give notice to the members of any and all modifications or amendments. Each governmental unit agrees to provide the funds required by the budget and said determination shall be conclusive. Subdivision 4. Capital Improvements. (a) An improvement fund shall be established for each improvement project ordered by the WMO. Each member agrees to contribute to fund its proportionate share of the engineering, legal and administrative costs as determined by the amount to be assessed against each member as a cost of the improvement. The Board shall submit in writing a statement to each member, setting forth in detail the expenses incurred by the WMO for each project. Each member agrees to pay its proportionate share of the cost of the improvement in accordance with the determination of the Board under Paragraph 8, Subdivision 2. The Board or the member awarding the contract shall submit in writing copies of the engineer's certificate authorizing payment during construction and the member being billed agrees to pay its proportionate share of the costs within 30 days after receipt of the statement. The Board or the member awarding the contract shall advise other contributing members of the tentative time schedule of the work and the estimated times when the 12 contributions shall be necessary. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subdivision, the WMO may fund all or part of the cost of a capital improvement contained in the capital improvement program of the plan in accordance with Minn.Stat. 473.883 upon approval of 4/5 vote of the Board. The WMO and Dakota County may establish a maintenance fund to be used for normal and routine maintenance of an improvement constructed in whole or in part with money provided by Dakota County pursuant to Minn.Stat. 473.883. The levy and collection of an ad valorem tax levy for maintenance shall be by Dakota County based upon a tax levy resolution adopted by the WMO and remitted to the county on or before October 1st of each year. If it is determined to levy for maintenance, the WMO shall be required to follow the hearing process established by Minn. Stat. 112.611. Mailed notice shall also be sent to the clerk of each member municipality at least 30 days prior to the hearing. Subdivision 5. Capital Cost Allocation A. WMO Plan Improvements: (1) All capital improvement costs of improvements designated in the Board's adopted watershed management plan for construction by the Board which the Board determines will provide district—wide benefits shall be constructed and financed pursuant to Minn. Stat. 473.883 upon approval of 4/5 vote of the Board. The members understand and agree that the costs will be levied on all taxable property in the watershed. • All capital improvement costs of improvements designated in the Board's adopted watershed management plan for construction by the Board, which the Board determines will benefit only one Member, shall be paid for entirely by that member. (2) All capital improvement costs of improvements designated in the Board's adopted watershed management plan for construction by the Board, which the Board determines benefit more than one member, shall be 13 apportioned by the Board on a 4/5's or greater vote on the following bases: (a) Capital costs and the financing thereof may be apportioned to each benefited member based on the ratio of the assessed property valua— tion of each benefited member within the boundaries of the benefited area to the total assessed property valuation of the benefited members in the benefited area. (b) Capital costs and the financing thereof may be apportioned to each benefited member based on surface water runoff determined by "peak flow factors" and/or the "rational method." (c) Any combination of (a) and (b). (d) Credits may be given to any member for lands acquired by that member to pond or store storm and surface water. (e) The project may be constructed and financed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 473.$$3, only upon a 4/5 vote of the Board. B. Member's Local Water Management Plan Improvements: All capital improvement costs incurred by the Board for improvements delineated in a member's Local Water Management Plan, which the Board undertakes pursuant to Article 7, Subdivision 7, because the local unit of government fails to do so, shall be apportioned entirely to that local unit of government. 10. Special Assessments. The WMO shall not have the power to levy special assessments. All such assessments shall be levied by the member(s) wherein the benefited land is located. 11. Duration. Subdivision 1. Expiration. Each member agrees to be bound by the terms of this agreement until January 1, 2000, and it may be continued thereafter upon the agreement of all the parties. Subdivision 2. Termination. This agreement may be terminated prior to 14 G January 1, 2000, by the written agreement of 4/5 of the member communities. Subdivision 3. Dissolution. In addition to the manner provided in Subdivision 2 for termination, any member may petition the Board to dissolve the agreement. Upon 30 days' notice in writing to the clerk of each member governmental unit, the Board shall hold a hearing and upon a favorable vote by 4/5 of all eligible votes of then existing Board members, the Board may by resolution recommend that the WMO be dissolved. The resolution shall be submitted to each member governmental unit and if ratified by 2/3 of the governing bodies of all eligible members within 60 days, the Board shall dissolve the WMO allowing a reasonable time to complete work in progress and to dispose of personal property owned by the WMO. 12. Dissolution. Upon dissolution of the WMO, all property of the WMO shall be sold and the proceeds thereof, together with monies on hand, shall be distributed to the eligible members of the WMO. Such distribution of WMO assets shall be made in proportion to the total contribution to the WMO required by the last annual budget. 13. Effective Date. This agreement shall be in full force and effect when all three (3) governmental units delineated in paragraph four (4) of this agreement, file a certified copy of a resolution approving this agreement and upon the execution of this agreement by all the parties. All members need not sign the same copy. The resolution and signed agreement shall be filed with the City Clerk of the City of Eagan, who shall notify all members in writing of its- effective date and set a date for the Board's first meeting. The first meeting shall take place at the Eagan Municipal Center within 120 days after the effective date. Prior to the effective date of this agreement, any signatory member may rescind their approval. Unless all three (3) governmental units have signed this agreement by June 15, 1985, it shall be null and void. 15 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned governmental units, by action of their governing bodies, have caused this agreement to be executed in accordance with the authority of Minn.Stat. 471.59. Approved by the City Council ,1985 Approved by the City Council ►1985 Approved by the City Council ,1985 - CITY OF EAGAN .By Mayor Attest City Clerk CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS By Mayor Attest City Clerk CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Mayor Attest City Clerk GUN CLUB LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION .JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT EXHIBIT B - AREAS lu NATURAL GUN CLUB LAKE PERCENT OF CITY WATERSHED WMO WATERSHED TOTAL AREA Eagan 18,905 Ac 18,915 Ac 89.03 Mendota Heights 1,445 Ac 1,390 Ac 6.54 Inver Grove Heights 1,070 Ac 940 Ac 4.43 Mendota 25 Ac - - Rosemount 2,125 Ac - - Apple Valley 905 Ac - - Lower MN River Watershed 2,590 Ac - - 27,065 Ac 21,245 Ac 100.0 lu RESOLUTION # GUN CLUB LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WHEREAS, in 1982, the Minnesota legislature passed statutes 471.59 and 473.875 requiring communities within the seven county metropolitan area to formulate and establish definitive watersheds; and WHEREAS, management of each watershed is to be handled by a watershed management organization to be established through a joint powers agreement; and WHEREAS, the Gun Club Lake Watershed has been recognized and defined to incorporate the communities of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and Mendota Heights; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of approves the Joint Powers Agreement establish- ing a watershed management organization for the Gun Club Lake Watershed incorporating communities of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and Mendota Heights. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute herein referenced Joint Powers Agreement. It was so moved by , seconded by with all members voting in favor and none opposed. Date: Attest: By: Mayor CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO June 4, 1985 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. Fraz City Administ ton SUBJECT: Add-on Agenda for June 4, 1985 There is only one additional item for this evening's agenda, 10L. - Transplant of trees. However, item 8 - Gun Club Lake WMO is recommended to be moved to item 10k., and there is additional information for items 9a. and 10j. 3. Agenda Adoption It is recommended that Council adopt the agenda moving Item 8 to Item 10K, and adding Item 10L. 8. Resolution on Gun Club Lake Water Management Organization , Attorney Dave Moran will not be present. Public Works Director Danielson and I will answer any questions. Therefore, as a courtesy to the many people that will be present for other items, it is recommended that this be moved to later in the agenda. 9a. North End Street Improvements Please see the attached letter from area resident, Donald 0. Olson. Also, if Council desires, I will be prepared to highlight my memo for the audience. 10j. I-494 Corridor Study Please see attached memo. 10L. Transplant of Trees See attached memo. KDF:madlr il 583 Hiawatha Avenue 8t, Paull M0 55118 457-6473 Robert G. Lnckvood^ Mayor City of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive Mendota DeiQbta, MN 55I20 Dear Mayor: It appears there is considerable confusion and disagreement relative to the road improvement and curbing proposal for the Northeast area of Mendota Heights. Many folks won't express themselves in o public meeting for one reason or another' but will indicate tbier wishes in a letter if given the opportunity. Several vocal individuals at the public hearings have made it appear they are speaking for the majority, which isn't necessarily the case. I suggest the specific projects that are proposed be detailed in a letter to each property owner along with any alternative plans^ each with the approximate price so the bmuemxoer can figure his particular cost and then check the option he wants from the choices you give him. The reply would give you o clear indication of all the peoples wkobes on the matter which I assume is what you are after. This issue is tom costly not to gine full opportunity to each property owner euvolved the chance to express their desire on exactly nbot they want done or not done. Your consideration of this suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Yours truly, CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. Frazel City AdminiSZ ator SUBJECT: 1-494 Corridor Study BACKGROUND June 4, 1985 As indicated in the memo submitted with your agenda packet, the Planning Commission has requested Council to authorize a study by Planner Dahlgren of the 1-494 corridor from 35E to Delaware. Since the Planning Commission meeting last week, staff has also learned that Tandem Corporation has purchased the Opus property generally southeast of Huber Drive. Their preliminary plans are for approximately 150 single family homes, with some land to the south left for attached housing at a later date. Like the Riley proposal, this development also has zoning and 494 compatibility issues surrounding it. As they hope to be before the Planning Commission this month, the 494 study increases in urgency. PROPOSED STUDY Planner Dahlgren has suggested that the study be accomplished in two stages, a preliminary analysis and report, in the form of memo and drawing, then a final plan document to be adopted into the City's Comprehensive Plan. The report would analyze: highway noise impacts airport noise impacts economic impact on City's tax base density and land use patterns compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods Because of the Tandem proposal, Howard has suggested that the study area include not only the 494 corridor, but the area east of Huber Drive as far north as the Dodge Nature Center. As part of the report, Howard and his staff would meet with current land- owners and abutting property owners to get their input. The report would also include neighborhood meetings with the broader surrounding community (i.e., Friendly Hills, etc.). Howard's firm is taking aerial photographs later this week, and if Council approves the study, would inch de this area. - 2 - COST The cost for Phase I, the preliminary report, would be $6,000 - $8,500, not -to -exceed the later figure. Phase II would be an additional $9,000 - $12,000, again, not to exceed the later figure. FINANCING The adopted Planning budget includes approximately $17,000 for special projects. We feel it would be safe to pay for at least Phase I from this source. Phase II would then be paid either from remaining funds in the account later in the year and/or from General Fund balance. As an alternative, we could apply to the Metropolitan Council for an interest- free local planning loan. We have levied $7,500 for the past two years to pay off an earlier loan, and could continue that levy for a couple more years. ACTION REQUIRED If Council concurs with the need for this study, it should pass a motion authorizing Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban, Inc., to commence the study, and the City Administrator to finalize a consultant's contract to be considered at the June 18th meeting. KDF:madlr CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin D. Fraze 7zz5) City Adminis ator SUBJECT: Transplant of Trees June 4, 1985 The City has 12 relatively mature ash and spruce trees surrounding the sanitary lift station north of Mendota Heights Road, near Transport Drive. These trees are actually planted on property owned by United Properties, and United has said that the trees will need to be removed as a part of their construction of Southridge Business Center. Staff feels that the trees should be transplanted to other City property. The job could probably be accomplished in half a day, with the hiring of a tree spade (estimated cost $65/hr.). Our thought was that a logical place to put these trees would be on the grassy spot behind the lot that we are selling on the corner of Marie and Summit. Councilmember Blesener has agreed that this would be a good way to accomplish some of the desired landscaping on this lot. I have also talked with Park Chairman Stein, who indicates that it is also an acceptable plan to him. ACTION REQUIRED For Council to indicate whether the above proposal would be an acceptable plan. No formal action would be required. KDF:madlr LIST OF 1985 CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 4, 1985 xcavatinq License: M. J. Ryan Construction, Company Fence Installation License: Able Fence, Inc. Midwest Fence and Manufacturing Company Gas Piping License: Egan and Sons Company Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. General Contractor's License: Steel Fence and Construction Nick Heinen Holle Construction Heating and Air Conditioning License: Egan and Sons Company IST OF 1985 RUBBISH HAULERS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 4, 1985 Roadway Rubbish City of Mendota Heights Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 85 - RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES TO SERVE CHIPPEWA AVENUE, ELLEN STREET, GARDEN LANE, HIAWATHA AVENUE, FREMONT AVENUE, MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT NO. 140-108-01 AND ADJACENT AREAS (NORTHEND STREETS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 3) WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 4th day of June, 1985, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Hall of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota pursuant to resolution duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights on the question of the proposed construc- tion of the following described improvements: (ALTERNATIVE A) The installation of a bituminous overlay on all the above streets together with a limited amount of Storm Sewer, including appurtenances and incidentals thereto. (ALTERNATIVE B) The installation of a bituminous overlay on all the above streets together with Storm Sewers and Curb and Gutter, including appurtenances and incidentals thereto. WHEREAS, due publication of the notice of public hearing on said pro- posed construction has been attended to; and WHEREAS, mailed notice of said hearing has been mailed more than 10 days before the date of said hearing to the owners of each parcel situated within the area proposed to be assessed, all in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes, and WHEREAS, the Public Works Director reported that the proposed improve- ment and construction thereof were feasible and desirable and further reported on the proposed costs of said improvements and construction thereof; and WHEREAS, the area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is situated within the City of Mendota Heights in Dakota County, Minnesota and is more particularly described as follows: The property lying West of Delaware Avenue, North of Junction lane, East of State Trunk Highway No. 13, and South of Annapolis Street. WHEREAS, the City Council then proceeded to hear all persons interested in said improvement and all persons were afforded an opportunity to present their views and objections to the making of said improvements. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota as follows: 1. That it is advisable, feasible, expedient and necessary that the City of Mendota Heights construct the above described improvements, and it is hereby ordered that said improvement be made. 2. That the Public Works Director be and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare plans and specifications for said improve- ment. 3. That said improvement shall hereafter be known and designated as Improvement No. 79, Project No. 3. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 4th day of June, 1985. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen M. Swanson City Clerk SMOUNT 27 .0 0 */ 587.10 836.50 436.30 155.0 651.25 "281 .jO 682.50 6 20 .0 0 15500 4,404.35 CHECK REGIST=R VENDOR MEDCENTERS HP MEDCENTERS !HP MEDCENTERS HP ME OCENTERS HP ME-DCENTERS HP MEOC-NTERS HP MEOCENTER3 HP MFDCENTERS HP M EDCENTERS AHP ITEM DESCRIPTION JUN PREM JUN PREM JUN PREM JUN PREM JUN PREM JUN FREM JUN PREM JUN PREM JUNPREM ACCOUNT N0. IN% 01-2074-000-00 01-4131-020-20 01-4131-021-20 01-4131-040-40 01-4131 -0 50- 50 01-4131-070-70 01-4131-110-10 05-4131-105-15 15-41 31-060- 60 833.33- METRO JAST= CONTROL JUN INSTALL 14-3575-000-00 6.732.00 METRO WASTE CONTROL APR SAC CHGS r 15-4448-060-60 6973230 _ METRO WASTE CONTROL MAY SAC CFGS 15-4448-060-60 221227.65 M - TRO WASTE CONTROL JUN INSTALL 15-4449-060-60 29083.33- M;TRO WAST= CONTROL JUN INSTALL 17-3575-000-00 32,774.99 *� # 7.90 MILLER PGrNTTNG SUPR PERS CARDS } G1-4300-020-20 41.75 MILL -R ?RI,NT1NG BUS CARCS KAISER ; 01-4300-030-30 135.75 MILLER PRINTING FIRE I NSP RP?S CI -4300-030-30 7.RO MILLER PRINTING SUPR PERS CARD (311-4300-030-30 7.87 MILLER PRINTING SUPR PERS CARDS 01-4300-040-40 7.75 _ _ MILLER PRINTING _ _ _ SUPR :PERS CARDS I 01-4300-050-50 7.90 MILLER POINTING SUPR PERS CARCS 01-4300-110-10 41.75 MILLER PRINTING BUS CARDS ECKLES j 05-4300-105-15 258.20 */ i 19295..)0 MINN MINIVG&MFG OPTICOM EMITTER 12-4620-000-00 1 9295 .0.3 */ 322,19 N^QT-AERN ST POWER CO MAY SVC i i 01-4211-300-50 49.43 NORTHERN ST POWER CU MAY SVC ; 01-4212-315-30 370.62 */ j 176.01 NORTHWESTERN BELL MAY _.SVC 01-4210-020-20 110.95 NORTHWESTERN BF'LL MAY SVC S1-4210-730-30 37.46 NI.;RTHWESTLRN BELL MAY SVC Cl -4210-050-50 28.27 i'+ 10RTIWESTCRN BELL , MAY SVC 01-4210-070-70 37 .46 NnRTH WESTERN BELL MAY SVC 01- 4 2 10- 070- 70 292.63 NORTHWEST --4N BELL MAY SVC ; 01-4210-110-10 AMOUNT 12 .1 5 208.1 2 */ CHECK REGISTER VEND0R ITEM DESCRIPTION FR AZ=LL KEVIN MTG EXP 19.95 1 C M A 19.95 *, 6.35 132.31 ICMA RC 66.19 ICMA RC 198.50 */ 4.72 881.25 KAISER. PAJL 881.25 *i KNUTH 10.100 KNUTH TOM 6.35 KNUTH TOM 6., 6 KNUTH TOM 4.72 KNUTH TOM 21.93 KNUTH TOM 2.26 KNUTH TOM 51.32 +� NEG LOC GCVT PUBL 5/24 PAYRCLL 5/24 PAY RCLL MAY SVC JUNE ALLCW MI THRU 5/28 SPL YS MITHRRU 5/28 MI THRU 5/28 MI THRU 5/28 19800.90 LAHA3S MFG&SALES INC PLOW 1980r-=.00 */ 13.95 LA'IGJLA H3NE 29.96 LANGULA HDWE 43.91 */ 1 53. -1 0 L'= LS 153.03 */ 49.80 LMCIT HP ALAN 303.?0 LMCIT HP, 'LAN 67.74 LMCIT MIP ALAN 417.54 */ LING PARTS JUNE DUE S JUN PREM JUN PREM JUN PREM ,ACCOUNT N0. INV, 01-4490-11C 1 01-4402-110-10 01-2072-000-00 01-41 34-110- 10 01-4268-1 50- 30 05-4415-105-15 0 5- 4 415- 105- 15 51-4305-925-00 51-4415-925-00 87-4415-812-00 97-4415-825-00 01-4630-070-70 01-4305-070-70 01-4330-490-70 01-2075-070-00 01 -2074 -000 -OD 1 01-4131.020-20 l 01-4131-021-20 i 9.30 LEFF BROS IN-- POKY SVC 01-4335-310 9.r0 L -'-:'EF BROS INC MAY SVC 01-4335-310-70 9000 LErF BROS INC MAY SVC 15-4335-310-60 AMOUNT 5.10 01 98. �d� 98.00 *� 81,73 30.63 20.42 10.21 142,99 */ 90.^0 90.00 */ 150«29 150.29 *� 5 , 7n9 .79 71.40 2,573.63 557.40 1 v295.03 59.1 7 36.111 .67 1 86.1 5 2 13S3.33- 132,60 10.78 1 .00 21 .93 2.26 CHECK REGISTER VENDOI STREICN--R DON GUNS UNITED CE.XiT TRUSTE--:- UNITED RUSTEEUNITED CENT TRUSTEE UNITED CENT TRUSTEE UNITED CENT TRUSTEE UNITED WAY -ST PAUL VIKING INDUSTRIAL CT FUND 01 TOTAL FUND 03 TOTAL FUVD 05 TOTAL FUND 10 TOTAL FUND 12 TOTAL FU4D 14 TOTAL "TOTAL FUND 15. FUVD 16 TOTAL FUND 17 TOTAL FUND 21 TOTAL FUND 51 TOTAL _. FU4 0 79 TOTAL FUND 87 TOTAL FUVD 97 TOTAL 54,642.45 TOTAL ITEM DESCRIPTION FE0 NYCLAC JUN PREM JUN PREP JUN .PREM JUN PREM JUN WH MISC SPLYS GENERAL FUND WATER REVENUE FUND EAfGR ENTERPPISE SPECIAL PARK FUND EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES CONSOLIDATED DEBT SERVIC SEWER— .UT ILI T Y TID 179-7/81-4/82-2/82-6 UTIL RESERVE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 179-3 MIRIAM—HIAW DRAINA 183-4,/83-4E GPYC/OAK CTY IS5-1 ANDER/CURLEY ACCOUNT NO. I.A 01 —4410-020— 2C r-1-2071-000-00 C1-4132-020-20 01-4132-0 50- 50 01-4132-070— 70 01— 2 070— 000-00 01-4305-020-20 AMOUNT 64.73 37.46 792.97 �✓ 1 85.J0 140.110 325.10 CHECK REGISTER VEN0OR ITEM DESCRIPTION NORTHWESTERN BELL MAY SVC NORTAWESTEIN BELL MAY SVC OAK CREST KENNELS OAK REST KENNELS 9.96 PAYLESS CASHWAYS .INC 9.38 PAYLESS CASHWAYS INC 19.34 *.,- 178,95 / 178.95 'PLCUMEN RICHARD 14.75 FLOUMEN RIC4ARD 193 .'0 RET /CALLS PAY MAY IMP DRAIN PIPE 2X3S SPRG CONT PLATES85 CHEV ACCOUNT N0. Ikl 05-4210-10 '5 15-4210-06. .0 01-4221-800-90 01-4225-800-90 01-4305-070-70 �1-4330-490-70 01-4400-050-50 01-4490-070-70 134.53 PRUD-NTIAL JUN PREM 01-2074-000-00 7C.00 PRUDENTIAL JUN PREM 01-4131-020--'0 204.53 *� 86.25 S&T OFFIC= PROD FLUOR MAGNIF LAMP 01-4300-020-20 3.28 S&T OFFIC= PROD SHT PROTECTOR 01-430_0_-020-20 18.94 S&T OFFICE PROD SCRIOT ELEMENT 01-4300-020-20 17.21 SRT ')FFIC- PROD iN/ GUT BOARD 01-4300-020-20 9.52- S&T OFFICE PROD RTN FOLDERS 05-4300-105-15 116.16 */ 35.0fi3 SELAND=R DUANE C JUNE ALLOW 01-4415-200-70 35.)0 *� 1.165.35 SHAUGHNESSY L = JR MAY SVC 01-4220-132-10 71.40 SHAUSHVESSY L E JR MAY SVC 03-4220-132-00 102.:0 3HAUGHVES3Y L E JR MAY SVC 05=4220-132-15 892.50 SHAUGHNESSY L E JR MAY SVC 14-4220-132-00 186.15 SHAUGHNESSY L E JR MAY SVC 16-4220-132-00 132.60 SHAUGHNESSY L E JR MAY SVC 21-4220-132-00 2 v 5 50 . ).D */} 5.10 SHAW LUMAER CO RED CEDAR 1X12 01-4305-050-50 MANUAL CHECKS: 10777 50.00 St. Paul Police Trng REgr.D. 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IN1 40.97 ANDERSEN EARL F&ASSO CLE VIS 01-4305-070-70 340.;;0 ANDERSEN EARL F&ASSO POSTS 01-4420-050-50 380.97 *,- C04ST TO CUAST miSC 5.30 AT & T INFO SYSTEMS MAY SVC 01-4210-050-50 5.29 AT 3 T INFO SYSTEMS MAY SVC 171-4210-070-70 5.33 AT & T INFO SYSTEMS MAY SVC 15-4210-060-60 15.59 */ TO COAST FITTINGS 01-4330-490-70 24.30 B&J AUTiJ S?LYx ^� CABLE NE 6 TRK 01-4330-4917-70 24.30 v 54.99 CITY MOTOR _SUPPLY GATES/S BEAM 01-4330-440-20 47.77 CITY MOTOI SUPPLY BETTERY CABLE 01-4330-460-30 7.33 CITY MOTOR SUPPLY 4C 01-4330-490-70 110.14 1.2 C04ST TO CUAST miSC C1-4305-050-50 COAST TO COAST I'll ISC C1-4305-050-50 1.17 COAST TO COAST M?SC 01-43(25-050-50 6.(24 COAST TO COAST FITTINGS 01-4330-490-70 9.73 *� 74.15 CONTEL CR=)IT CORP JUN OYMT 01-4210-020-20 118.65 CONT=L CREDIT CORP JUN PYMT 01-4210-110-10 59.32 CONTEL CR=)IT CORP JUN PYMT (15-4210-105-15 252.12 */ 1 •601 *131 DCR CORP. JUN RENT 01-4200-600-10 905.00 OCR CORD. JUN RENT 01-4200-600-20 19664.)0 DCR CORP. JUN RENT 05-4200-600-15 4,170.t'0 *-/ 90.?0 0FF"iNIS DELMONT JUN ALLOW 01-4415-021-20 90.00 175.00 FRAZELL KEVIN JUN ALLOW 01-4415-110-10 20.97 FRAZELL KEVIN SUMEKNKSHF LXY 0.1-4490-110-10 6/4/85 CLAIMS LIST MOUNT 5.70 5.00 5.^0 15.00 *i 3.75 37.79 41.54 */ 20.?' 20 . 43.35 43.35 1 5.?0 15.:0 *� 49.41 49.41 *, 208.26 20.26 1.^C 149,31 62.J0- 46.00 390.`?0 523.70 41 .106 41.?6 92.75 92.75 *i 1 74.2 5 550.40 724.65 � 48.00 4p. ;0 +►� 8.30 23.70 20 111.45 111 .45 */ vepL iu-gamin 15-Engr _r 50-Rd&Bridge " 20 -Police �� 79-4475-802-00 60 -Utilities CHECK REGISTER /// 01-4250-110-10 70 -Parks 30 -Fire ADDTLFS ENO 11 01-4250-110-10 80 -Planning VENDOR IT= M DESCRIPTION 90-AnimaACGZ%lU i l N0. IN1 ABC REVITALS FLOOR BUFFER 01-4335-31' 0 ABC RENTALS FLOOR BUFFER 01-4335-31, 0 ABC RENTALS FLOOR BUFFEP 15-4335-310-60 ARCD MINN-_SOTA-INC ARCO MINNESOTA INC FLOY3 A'RNOT MNDOT COMM TRSPT DATLYK SONS 3T KRECHS 'OFFICE MCH KREM=R SPRG&ALIGN M A C LMCIT A:MER BUS RISK LMCIT 4 -MED BUS RISK LMCIT AMER BUS RISK LMCIT AMER BUS RISK NORTHERN AUTOMOTIVE SPE---) PRINT CHAMPION INTL CORP CHAMPION lNTL CORP INTL ASSN CH POLICE Tr MA 3FPT RESEARCH EDWARD VAILLANCORT RUFFR.DGE JOHNSON CORRESPONC FORMS FM 01-4300-030-30 EASEL FADS .01-4300-110-10 ADJ APR/MAY INS SIH C1-4131-020-20 RE -LAMP 35E/110 01-4330-420-50 RFD DEPOSIT 05-3371-000-00 MTCN IBM&7Y1=EE.LEM 01-4330-490-50 RPRS 302 15-4330-490-60 HWYEASE 79-4475-802-00 ADDTL FS END 12 01-4250-110-10 B3ILER INSOLL FS 01-4250-110-10 ADDTL FS END 2 01-4250-110-10 ADDTLFS ENO 11 01-4250-110-10 PARTS 2287 01-4330-460-30 PRINT&COLLATE 01-4305-020-20 16 GA ENDS ECTIONS ri1-4337-050-50 16 GA S TEEL/=LB3!WS 13-4330-000-00 RENEWALORDER VOL16 01-4402-020-20 PUBL 35963 01-4402-110-10 ADJ ,APR 7MA Y .INS WH C1-41 31-020-20 BRA KEASS yY 306 C,1-4330-490-- _ DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT MENDOTA HIGHLANDS MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA DEVELOPER MENDOTA HEIGHTS ASSOCIATES May, 1985 The -proposed Mendota Highlands project REQUESTED ACTION consists of 592 rental apartment units on a 69.7 acre site for a density of 8.5 units per acre. The eight 3 -story buildings contain 74 units each. Site amenities include 2 outdoor pools, 4 tennis courts and a recreation building with an indoor pool, patio area and party room. The site is presently zoned R-1 and R -1A and guided for low density and rural residential. Requested is review by the City of Mendota Heights Planning Commission and Council for: - Comprehensive Plan amendment to High Density Residential . - Rezoning to R-3 Multiple Family Residential. - Preliminary Development Plan review under the Planned Unit Development ordinance (P.U.D.) for more than one (1) principal building per lot. Variance to the off street parking requirement of 2.5 spaces per unit to 2.08 acres per unit (1.08 enclosed, 1.0 open). 1 The site topography is rolling with a SITE ANALYSIS number of high points, depression areas and small ponds. Elevations range from about 862 in the north central part of the site to about 908 along the southern boundary. The land and runoff generally fall to the east and north to pond areas. According to the Soil Survey of Dakota County, the existing soils are primarily sandy loams and generally suitable for development given some modification or avoiding development in certain areas. Soils include the following: 49B - Antigo silt loam, 1-8% 150B - Spencer silt loam, 2-6% 155B - Chetek sandy loam, 3-8% 155C - Chetek sandy loam, 8-15% 189 - Auburndale silt loam 208 - Kato silty clay loam 342B - Kingsley sandy loam, 3-8% 342C - Kingsley sandy loam, 8-15% 344 - Quam silt loam 895C - Kingsley-Mahtomedi-Spencer complex, 8-15% 1824 - Quam silt loam, ponded 1902B - Jewett silt loam, 1-6% Tree cover is a mix of oak, elm, boxelder, cottonwood, poplar, silver maple and cherry. The major massing is along the northeast and east boundary around 2 small ponds. The remainder of the site has some scattered trees but is primarily open, grassed fields. Adjacent existing land use to the north, east and west is large lot, single family residential. Zoning for these areas is one family residential. The Land Use Plan shows rural residential to the east and northeast, low density residential to the west, and school and park to the northwest. A project called Amesbury East, consisting of 70 townhouse units, was proposed for the property to the east and reviewed by the City in 1981 but is now inactive. Adjacent to the south is Interstate Highway 494 (now under construction). 2 Site access is by way of Mendota Heights Road, which is a newly constructed 44 foot roadway from Highway 149 (Dodd Road) that now ends at the northeast corner of the site. Plans are for Mendota Heights Road to continue east to Delaware Avenue (County Road 63) along the north site boundary. A 12 inch watermain within Mendota Heights Road provides municipal water service to the site. This trunk water will be looped to Delaware Avenue and Huber Drive with future extensions of Mendota Heights Road and Huber Drive. Sanitary sewer to service the site is located about 800 feet to the north at Huber Drive and will be extended to the site along with Huber. Other utilities consist of an underground gas pipe line and overhead electric transmission line running together (southeast to northwest) across the east part of the site. 3 ;i _ ', � , • �^� F IC. �c ..rte—}.,};, • :,.s: tu[ ... _ .o t 4 NIG 4 ww, 1 � ♦ Jv O i — -- • 110•• + I !• % i I M[Mp .^/�at corsroi a �o�•.•p• .vs hr, � Y � .a•1 J f • 1 � w Nature r r C J!L I., a Preserve Ilk 1 � LR RR p 'Ile .iM an LR ♦ t :' ' Ilk �. SITE 4 LAND USE PLAN 111 \ ,.• z I 1 ,tea. ._ w _,. �. CiT ■ 1 ; � 1 i XALL 1 Li IlBe2 _: r ----------I ERN POWER nn ' �ITION h 11 I 1 EA5£YII,T 1 = I { FRIEN Y MARSH PARR*IA- - IHERI ARIL _1 / AT / RArYpO STi V ,'�( l O KAZEL O,P K '77R•IB-. y j 1 � • '{r. rte• •}rv'r., - MENDOTA • . '.{+ »ti}vr,:;:; :;:ti if;.� •�r•r'•r:.' — - � 1 rf •;.;:;r � 1 {. ;:;:fir •'r /• < < V \__ `-'`�� I •fir.•'{: :•''•':•::r:: •:•'•:'`•:•::»;'••:•:•r •••'b:hY - _. .. 14 _—_'--r--t — 7 ------- — ----_��:. _,- ---1"".�—r,.�-'fs•'••. --•— .IPS LA K' _i'` SITE`�..- s ZONING PROPOSAL Requested is review of proposed MENDOTA HIGHLANDS for the following: - Change in Comprehensive Plan for this area from rural and low density residential to multifamily and corresponding rezoning to R-3. Because of the change of character of the site, primarily due to this construction of I-494, we believe our request is in the best interests of the immediate area and Mendota Heights in general. When completed, the project should generate approximately $500,000.00 in additional Real Estate Taxes. The land to the west has only two houses on it and, because of the freeway construction, it seems clear that this is not the most desirable area for single family residential and, that sometime in the future, a higher use will be proposed for this land. The land to the east was approved for a townhouse project (Amesbury East, 70 units) which indicates a trend to attached housing in this area. - Preliminary plan review of a P.U.D. to allow construction of eight, 74 unit, 3 -story rental apartment buildings on one lot. The buildings will be similar to those recently built at Lexington Heights, also in Mendota Heights, by the same developer. - Variance to the off street parking requirement of 2.5 stalls per unit to allow 2.08 stalls per unit (1.08 enclosed, 1.0 open). In view of the experience we have had at Lexington Heights Apartments, we do not feel it is necessary to provide one and one- half outside parking as required in the ordinance. We would however, agree to provide additional parking in the future should this amount prove inadequate. We propose to construct the project in four, 148 unit phases (moving west to east), starting in the fall of 1985 with total completion in 3 to 5 years depending on market conditions. We would 0 start constructing the main recreation facilities in conjunction with the second phase of development. Since the entire project will be owned by one entity, there will be no common open space, but there will be a separate lot for the main recreational facilities. The main recreational facilities will consist of an indoor pool, sauna, game room, card room, exercise room, a large party room and the management office for the project. In addition, there will be two outside pool areas and two tennis court areas which will be constructed with the various phases. The natural terrain, trees, ponds and low area will be preserved to the greatest extent possible. The style of the buildings will be similar to Lexington Heights Apartments in that the entire building, except for the balcony areas, will be brick and the balcony treatment will be the same. The roof line will be changed to be more rustic looking and more in keeping with the rural atmosphere of this project. All other details of the project will be equal to or better. Site grading has provided maximum buffer to I-494 and retention of site character. In view of the favorable reception of Lexington Heights Apartments together with the proposed and existing business development to the south of the freeway and the accessability provided to other areas of the metropolitan area because of the new freeway, we feel that there will be a strong market for the type of housing that we are proposing. The rent range ($455-$660 for 1 and 2 bedroom units) will -be similar to Lexington Heights and the facilities equal or better. In conjuction with this application, we intend to seek mortgage revenue bonds to finance this project. The proposed density is 8.5 units per acre (on 69.7 acres) which is well below the density allowed in an R-3 zoning district. Based on a unit mix of 29 one bedroom, 44 two bedroom and 1 three bedroom units for each 74 unit building W and a 300 square feet credit per unit for underground parking, the proposed 592 units could be supported on 57.4* acres. The use of P.U.D. is proposed to best utilize the site, to protect trees and other site amenities and to best protect and minimize impact on adjacent property. The proposal meets or exceeds all yard regulations for a R-3 district. The project will offer housing for present Mendota Heights residents who desire an alternative to single family home ownership and for those who now and will work in the various existing and future business south of I-494 in Eagan. We will submit a preliminary plat of the property which will divide the land into nine different lots, one for each building and one for the main recreation area. At this time we feel a preliminary indication of the approval of the project should be obtained before submission of the proposed plat. It is our intent to dedicate whatever land is necessary for the completion of Mendota Heights Road. Two site access points are proposed from Mendota Heights Road. They will be connected by an internal, private 30 foot wide collector loop road. Mendota Heights Road now provides access to the northwest corner of the site. It's Huber Drive and Mendota Heights Road will be extended through the area when development of this site occurs. Sanitary sewer will become available to the site with the Huber Drive extension. Municipal water, presently located at the northwest corner of the site, will be looped thru the site with hydrants at various locations and connect back to future trunk water extensions to be installed with Mendota Heights Road and Huber Drive. Storm water runoff will be collected by storm sewer or overland swales to various low ponding areas around the site. The necessary drainage and utility easements will be provided as •required for public improvements. E:] The plantings will use a combination of ash, maple, linden, oak, cherry, crab, hawthorn, pine, spruce, fir (to name a few) along with a variety of shrubs to compliment existing preserved vegetation, screen and buffer sensitive areas, enhance the buildings and to visually screen and soften the parking areas. A project identification sign will be located within each entry island. Traffic analysis indicates the proposed site use will generate a total ADT of 3611 trips (6.1 trips per unit) on Mendota Heights Road. Of this amount, 2734 trips will be to and from the west and 877 trips to and from the east. By comparison, a single family development of 3 units per acee (10.2 trips per unit) will generate 2132 total ADT. An analysis of the P.M. peak hour traffic shows the following assuming that a single family plan for the site would have the same access points to Mendota Heights Road. P.M. PEAK HOUR TRIPS 592 units 209 units Movement Multi -family Single/family West access right turn in 174 98 West access left turn out 69 45 West access right turn out 17 11 East access right turn in 86 48 East access left turn out 29 19 East access right turn out 15 9 Total Site Generation 390 230 Based on these figures and future extension of Mendota Heights Road, the roadway system servicing this site will be adequate to accept the site traffic generation for sometime into the future. DEVELOPMENT DATA Total Site Area Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Existing Land Use Plan Proposed Land Use Proposed Units Site Density (592 unit/69.7 acres) Proposed Parking (2.08 stalls/unit) Variance Enclosed underground (1.08/unit) Open (9' x 20' - 1.0/unit) Total Ordinance Requirement (2.5 stalls/ unit) Zoning Regulations Front Yard Minimum Side/Rear Yard Minimum Distance between buildings Lot width Parking Setbacks Front Yard Minimum Side/Rear Yard Minimum To Building OWNER Jim Riley 2320LexingtonAvenue Mendota Heights, MN 55120 DEVELOPER Mendota Heights Associates 2320 Lexington Avenue Mendota Heights, MN 55120 10 - 69.7± acres - R-1, R -1A - R-3 - Low density/rural residential - High density residential - 592 - 8.5 units per acre - 640 stalls - 592 stalls 1232 stalls - 50 ft. - 40 ft. - 50 ft. - 150 ft. - 40 ft. - to ft. - to ft. S :r ,C>C LE ter, ti.Lsx� ry' ' 3 Js NJ,—,,",,asv �o S t N l r • "tt � 1 V) - I i i CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 28, 1985 ?- TO: Mayor, City Council and City Adm' S�raa FROM: Paul R. Berg, Code Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Modified CAO Site Plan Review for 711 Woodridge Drive DISCUSSION Gausman Builders, Inc., on behalf of Donald Taylor, 711 Woodridge Drive, has submitted building and site plans requesting approval of a building permit to construct a 12' x 12' three -season porch addition. Staff has reviewed the plans and made a site visit and finds that the addition will be in'excess of the 40 foot setback required from a 40% slope (bluffline) as required by the Critical Area Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION Staff would recommend approval of the permit as requested subject to Council review. ACTION REQUIRED The action required is if Council wishes to implement the staff recommendation to approve the modified CAO site plan review, it should pass a motion approving the issuance of the building permit as requested. PRB:madlr SITE�PLAN PREMIER BUILDERS SCALE: 1" = 100' J Hi.Aw 0 lV ,;,;,;;;;;;, r .40 �4 • .- •• - � `34'•5 ,s* ' � • ' . Lot 6, Block 2 GUAD?ALUPE HEIGHTS Dakota, County, Minnesota. This map represents an..overlay, o.£ a blowup .of the City ..of Mendota Heights aerial contour map over the plat of GUADALUPE HEIGHTS. No field survey was performed verify the relationship of the contours to the lot lines shown. Also depicted the proposed house on Lot 6 per a plot plan provided'by.the'*client., hereby certify that this survey, plan, or report was prepared by' me -•or under my direct super- vision and that' I am a duly, Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the'State of Minne- ]PAUL R:• McLAGAN & SON sofa. G �Q Q 233 Dakoq Avenue WEST ST. PAUL, MINN. $5118 Date, 7- -9-`� Reg. No. 6D Minnesota Registered Land Surveyors' ANNUAL REPORT - TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS June 1, 1985 The City Council established the Tax Increment District No. 1 by resolution on May 5, 1981. The Dakota County Auditor has confirmed the original taxable value of the District, and several plan projects have received preliminary approval for action. Among the plan projects to date approved for action are the following, including the areas of the District affected: PLAN PROJECT ACTION COST ESTIMATE STATUS 1. Pilot Knob Road Phase I completed 2. Industrial Park Phase I completed Phase II Railroad crossing $125,000 Pending Developer approval 3. MAC property Phase I completed Phase II Feasibility Study completed 350,000 Pending MAC Land Sale 4. Public Safety Relo- Construction completed 825,000 cation 5. Redevelopment, Feasibility and planning studies 149 site completed 6. NW Area Imp. Feasibility study accepted, imp- Phase 1-$470,354 provement hearing held, imp- Phase 2- 385,925 rovements ordered Phase 3- 191,688 Phase 4- 738,668 7. Hwy. 110 improve- Developer requested study Unknown ments As various projects proceed through the planning and feasibility stages, further revision in priorities will probably be necessary. Pending landowner & Council action Pending landowner & Mn/DOT action Awaiting developer escrow deposit AREA AFFECTED All property in I zone All property in I zone All property in I zone All property north of Mendota Heights Road, west of TH 55 Highway 149 property NW quadrant TH 110 Gould site SURVEYING 8 ENGINEERING CO. 85285 JOB NUMBER 13 28 23 SECITWPIRN Dennis Carlson CLIENT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Block 3, KIRCHNER ADDITION 5/30/85 DATE SURVEYED DATE DRAFTED 20 SCALE IN FEET PER INCH PROPOSED ELEVATIONS: none FIRST FLOOR TOP OF FOUNDATION GARAGE FLOOR LOWEST FLOOR SANITARY SEWER BENCHMARK ELEVATION BENCHMARK DESCRIPTION: H 5300 HIGHWAY 101 SOUTH MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55343 STANDARD SYMBOLS "p" Denotes 112" ID pipe with plastic plug bearing State Registration No. 9235, set. Denotes iron monument found. Denotes cross chiseled in concrete surface. "982x5" Denotes existing spot elevation measured at the point marked by "x", in this case, 982.5 feet above mean sea level. "982x5" Denotes proposed spot elevation at the point marked by "x". "-- >" Denotes proposed direction of storm water runoff. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this plan, survey, report or specification was prepared by me and that I am.a duly Registered Land Surveyor and Prof - sional Engineer under the L s the State o Minnesota. am s H. Parker, Minn. Reg. No. 9235 • 12s.00. 30' 4 < ' D -o r. N' O -�--a NN NNN0 26.0 �o i z -n O H 5300 HIGHWAY 101 SOUTH MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55343 STANDARD SYMBOLS "p" Denotes 112" ID pipe with plastic plug bearing State Registration No. 9235, set. Denotes iron monument found. Denotes cross chiseled in concrete surface. "982x5" Denotes existing spot elevation measured at the point marked by "x", in this case, 982.5 feet above mean sea level. "982x5" Denotes proposed spot elevation at the point marked by "x". "-- >" Denotes proposed direction of storm water runoff. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this plan, survey, report or specification was prepared by me and that I am.a duly Registered Land Surveyor and Prof - sional Engineer under the L s the State o Minnesota. am s H. Parker, Minn. Reg. No. 9235 • 0 0 0 12s.00. 4 o -o t N' O -�--a NN NNN0 26.0 �o i z -n O n N G) w fl 0D`_ LL W : A Lo . 0 0 19 N 54.5 `" 20.0 �.. "cc rom.SyOR�1`,, 0L �q�I F I z 6, 00 o D N p -t-Q. A 3 3 3 0 0 0 w 07 ,v ` V 1. .fA� k', `$" CGi'; �• I ` `7 - - ./�� '�� ' r9 it f � .' rye � -/ �., � • ,- �� � N • • K .. � .' . _ - �� , • ' Lli cc ILL Tip 41 ' '� ' , ��.�� ��ii r'S ' `3� .. . °• , � ll ', -ate / ! RC1 ,v OM1 �, yt.. '�'` `„ a�V,t • � . a •. l r}� JJ %t ')� '•} End b. q v �wM•r`4.e'a:,•� iiaR, Y' '/ O� 'z0 CJ. � l � ..S 9Ces `� � , 1 ,i �. + 'V � p ( i ' V' , r.�Aj►1+t ? 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The Dakota County Auditor has conf irmed the original taxable value of the District, and several plan projects have received preliminary approval for action. Among the plan projects to date approved for action are the f ollowing, including the areas of the District affected: PLAN PROJECT ACTION COST ESTIMATE 1. Pilot Knob Road Phase I completed 2. Industrial Park Phase I completed June 1, 1985 STATUS Phase II Railroad crossing $125,000 Pending Developer approval 3. MAC property Phase I completed Phase II Feasibility Study completed 350,000 Pending MAC Land Sale 4. Public Safety Relo- Construction completed 825,000 cation 5. Redevelopment, Feasibility and planning studies 149 site completed 6. NW Area Imp. 7. Hwy. 110 improve- ments Feasibility study accepted, imp- provement hearing held, imp- rovements ordered Developer requested study Phase 1-$470,354 Phase 2- 385,925 Phase 3- 191,688 Phase 4- 738,668 . Unknown As various projects proceed through the planning and feasibility stage's, further revision in priorities will probably be necessary. �",,��._ -r"- - �. •� '> , .. . . . Pending landowner & Council action Pending landowner & Mn/DOT action Awaiting developer escrow deposit AREA AFFECTED Al1 property in I zone Al1 property in I zone All property in I zone All property north of Mendota Heights Road, west of TH 55 Highway 149 property NW quadrant TH 110 Gould site � , SITE�PLAN � PREMIER BUILDERS � � � � � � SCALE: 1" = 100' . • . . .. • , . ,) .� �. •�,•• . , . , .r �. � � � �...... � � . _.'."� � 1'► —J .f � .l� �' � � . 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I hereby certify that this survey, pian, or report . � . . was prepared by' me��or under my' direct supar• � � � � vision and that' I am a duly Registered Land . � Surveyor under the laws ofi the'State ofi Minne- � pAUL R:� McLAGAN & SON sota. � G : . . . � ,: , : . � . . �33 Dakoq Avcnue WEST ST. PAUL, MIN�I. 55118 . Date �� ��— �� f7Q9. N0. � D� Minnesoti Registaed 1�nJ Sun•q•ors� .. . CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 28, 1985 T0: Mayor, City Council and City Adm' Stsa�r� � FROM: Paul R. Berg, Code Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Modified CAO Site Plan Review for 711 Woodridge Drive DISCUSSION Gausman Builders, Inc., on behalf of Donald Taylor, 711 Woodridge Drive, has submitted building and site plans requesting approval of a building permit to construct a 12' x 12' three-season porch addition. Staff has reviewed the plans and made a site visit and finds that the addition aill be in excess of the 40 foot setback required from a 40% slope (bluffline) as required by the Critical Area Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION Staff would recommend approval of the permit as requested subject to Council review. ACTION REQUIRED The action required is if Council wishes to implement the staff recommendation to approve the modified CAO site plan review, it should pass a motion appr.oving the issuance of the building permit as requested. PRB:madlr ;t;: ��.; ;� i� ' w , � i , � .. , . . . ... . .. ., �.� ., . -.; . . . .. . _ . . � ,:. x.. . , _ � ' ; �. y �� � ��`�—�._ �,s . , . .� �o �`"�. ... - . � . 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' i ; ,. ` � � . , . . , . . t . 1' ' � ' ' � ., .�:.... .. . , � � .. � 0 f—' �' , Z rn s a . ,., • -} . 5300HlGHWAY f01 SOUTH MtNNETOlVKA, MlNNESOTA 553d3 STANDARD SYMBOLS 1,'�j� "p" Denotes 112"' ID pipe with plastic plug "�� �;��1� bearing S#ate Registration No. 9235, set. "�" Denotes iron monument found. "�" Denotes cross chiseled in concre#e surface. "982x5" Denates existing spot elevation measured � at #he poin# marlced by "x", in this case, 982.5 feet above mean sea level. ,"982x5"' Deno#es propased spot elevation at the poin# marked by "x„ , "�"�'"' Denotes proposed directian of storm water runoff. CERTIFICATION 1 hereby certify that this pian, survey, report or specificatian was prepared by me and that I am.a duly Regis#ered Land Sunreyor and Prof - siona( Engineer under the � s the Stat o Minnesota. am s H. Parker, Minn. Reg. No. 9235 . . � I 2 S. C} O � i � � � � : .. , :� . � m ANNUAL REPORT - TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS June 1, 1985 The City Council established the Tax Increment District No. 1 by resolution on May 5, 1981. The Dakota County Auditor has confirmed the original taxable value of the District, and several plan projects have received preliminary approval for action. Among the plan projects to date approved for action are the following, including the areas of the District affected: PLAN PROJECT ACTION COST ESTIMATE STATUS 1. Pilot Knob Road Phase I completed 2. Industrial Park Phase I completed Phase II Railroad crossing $125,000 Pending Developer approval 3. MAC property Phase I completed Phase II Feasibility Study completed 350,000 Pending MAC Land Sale 4. Public Safety Relo- Construction completed 825,000 cation 5. Redevelopment, Feasibility and planning studies 149 site completed 6. NW Area Imp. Feasibility study accepted, imp- Phase 1-$470,354 provement hearing held, imp- Phase 2- 385,925 rovements ordered Phase 3- 191,688 Phase 4- 738,668 7. Hwy. 110 improve- Developer requested study Unknown ments As various projects proceed through the planning and feasibility stages, further revision in priorities will probably be necessary. Pending landowner & Council action Pending landowner & Mn/DOT action Awaiting developer escrow deposit AREA AFFECTED All property in I zone All property in I zone All property in I zone All property north of Mendota Heights Road, west of TH 55 Highway 149 property NW quadrant TH 110 Gould site SITE�PLAN PREMIER BUILDERS SCALE: 1" = 1001 .Q1 4-0.0 �- Tfa "1 t ot,, • • � 1 � i Lot 6, Block 2 GUADALUPE HEIGJJTS Dakota. County, Minae.sota. This map represents an. overlay, o.£ a blowup of the City.,of Mendota Heights aerial contour map over the plat -of GUADALUPE HEIGHTS. No field survey was performed verify the relationship of the contours to the lot lines shown. Also depicted the proposed house on Lot 6 per a plot plan provided'by,thd"6lient.. ' hereby certify that this survey, plan, or report was prepared by' me*'or under my direct super- ; vision and that ' I am a duly, Registered Land Surveyor under the laws of the'State of Minne- PAUL R:- McLAGAN & SON so'ta. G �Q �� /� q 233 Dakoq Avenue WEST ST. PAUL, MINN. $511i . Amami �� �_ `� Reg. No. Z.46��L.�. i Registered Land Surveyors CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO May 28, 1985 TO: Mayor, City Council and City Adm'� ,; eajOr! FROM: Paul R. Berg, Code Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Modified CAO Site Plan Review for 711 Woodridge Drive DISCUSSION Gausman Builders, Inc., on behalf of Donald Taylor, 711 Woodridge Drive, has submitted building and site plans requesting approval of a building permit to construct a 12' x 12' three -season porch addition. Staff has reviewed the plans and made a site visit and finds that the addition -will be in'excess of the 40 foot setback required from a 40% slope (bluffline) as required by the Critical Area Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION Staff would recommend approval of the permit as requested subject to Council review. ACTION REQUIRED The action required is if Council wishes to implement the staff recommendation to approve the modified CAO site plan review, it should pass a motion approving the issuance of the building permit as requested. PRB:madlr t•. N.1.-joN 10 L2 m W 0 r 1.11 0 C-� 13 N.1.-joN 10 L2 m W 0 r f pS r CIC CIC '� r :ate "",�,•�� ;'"_� ;�`�" '•• ' 1lO � � 7zv � Ind'. i la IR V rr ktf;{ :•S: :r '. ..+ >i' i=r,,•i�;,%•::,,�, /r i r , r • �f •, '/yea fQ�; I f}j`��.- �: •.:z, r•�:;.":.��c,,,;,. � 4 / ��JJ � - ! t ♦ t '�'• ' ,t -moi, d , •$' �. _ n f . �►*�-1 t , '',f ~Vj / i " 1 � „t,`4 '� "+ > a. P{r:-� IYI'{, r . r "' "« •• .. 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Lot 5, Block 3, KIRCHNER ADDITION "+" Denotes cross chiseled in concrete surface. 5/30/85 DATE SURVEYED J/ 'j-1 0j — DATE DRAFTED 20 SCALE IN FEET PER INCH PROPOSED ELEVATIONS: none FIRST FLOOR TOP OF FOUNDATION GARAGE FLOOR LOWEST FLOOR SANITARY SEWER BENCHMARK ELEVATION BENCHMARK DESCRIPTION: 30 ' # "982x5" Denotes existing spot elevation measured at the point marked by "x", in this case, 982.5 feet above mean sea level. Denotes proposed spot elevation at the point marked by "x". Denotes proposed direction of storm water runoff. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this plan, survey, report or specification was prepared by me and that I am.a duly Registered Land Surveyor and ProPp�,-- 5 sional Engineer under the L e State Minnesota. r-0�T ;�j H. Parker, Minn. Reg. No. 9235 0 17— z 9 1 125.00 2 4 -n N I. "NNNNN 26.0 rn 0 o 0 0 OD 0 17— z 9 1 125.00 4 -n N I. "NNNNN 26.0 0 o 0 0 OD (L 0 L0 0 0 P .0 54.5 CD IS.00 S' oat