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1974-11-19CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota AGENDA November 19, 1974 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of Minutes of Election Canvassing Board, November 7, 1974. -rAX �/iTEwtE�1i5 -- ('-04?AJ-11 4ssessae- uJi�L- 36 %&-SL--ATT. CS1e cc4oliei A"4, l 4. Hearing -- Proposed Bachelor Avenue area sanitary sewer and street improvements. (See attached hearing notice.) 5. Department Reports a. Fire Department monthly report, October, 1974. .6. Commission Reports a. Park Commission Minutes, October 23, 1974. 7. New Business Mayor City Administrator a. Proposed resolution rescinding Resolution Number 74-90 and re-establishing the 1974 tax levy. (See attached.) b. Memo on Volunteer Fire Department membership. L'. AMM Vo4-;,-e- Fl--idouf d. m�cl Jes f E 5,-umy- rNree,.n e�oo�7 �}+aouz� / Trustees SPAe e. �lharl6er V. LouA/e/CQ-%��uoauT - ��e.�erai /%1�.K6riS�sP a/' City Attorney a. Approve purchase of Rahn/Dehrer property. City Engineer Public Works Inspector a. /ylelyo Al 16 &4e lZ-Seu/Pr ,, �6 (.t o rw," ?Iva a17 City Clerk -Treasurer 8. Approval of the List of Claims. 9. Approval of Licenses: Scherff Excavating Merle's Construction Company A Dennis Golla 10. Adjourn. Excavating License General Contractor License Masonry License LIST OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL November 19, 1974 1-nJJ ECT S 2659 4,080.63 Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte & Comb Engineering fees 74-5 2660 57,649.50 Fischer Sand & Aggregate, Inc. Partial payment 73-2 2700 2,122.57 Board of Water Commissioners Service connection A7,0,5, 03 Me- Ivtelarit- vfv4,r fees 73-1 PARK BOND FUND 2701 $ 100.00 Beckman Yoder and Seay Inc. Professional services 2661 692.70 Dakota County Treasurer Acquisition of property 2662 7,085.33 Ella H. & Gilbert W. Rahn, and Wilfred W. & Irene D. Dehrer Acquisition of property 2663 3,032.24 Dakota County Auditor Acquisition of property BONDS 2658 $ 1,804.50 American National Bank & Trust State Aid '65 PAYROLL 2703 8,191.62 Mid America State Bank Net Payroll 11/15/74 ADMINISTRATION 2665 51.03 Sun Newspapers Publishing 4" 5 1,288.98 Bjorklund Const. Co. Warming House Repairs 4. 7 55.10 Globe Publishing Company Election Ballots 2668 160.00 Frank B. Eha Gas Inspection fees 2669 270.00 Xerox Corporation Machine lease 2670 11.00 Northwestern Bell Billing 11/1/74 2671 93.50 Minn. Teamsters Local Union 320 Union dues 10/23/74 2675 350.00 Arnold Siebell Weed Inspector, fee & mileage for 1974 2702 1.00 Village of Eagan Zoning map 2620 27.00 Dorothy Troeltzsch Election judge 2621 27.00 Jean Smith 91 to 2622 27.00 Marjorie Cheesebrow It 2623 27.00 George Ziemer of 2624 19.50 Salley L. Countryman 2625 19.00 Mrs. Bruce David 2626 19.50 Alice Lindberg 2627 19.00 Elizabeth Witt 2628 10.68 G. W. Radabaugh Election expense 2629 12.00 Jean Franson Election judge 2630 12.00 Theresa Mullins 11 2631 12.00 Mrs. G. M. de Lambert 2532 12.00 Violet Noreen 2633 28.00 Patricia Allen 2634 27.00 Mrs. George Linafelter 2635 28.00 Marilyn Nelson 28.00 Blanche C. Steffen 54.00 William Harazim Election Peace Officer 2638 27.00 Elaine E. DeBuhr Election judge 2704 28.00 Janet Carlson If 11 2640 28.00 Glenyce Harrington of 2641 28.00 Virginia Elmer LIST OF CLAIMS CONT i42 $ 19.00 2643 27.50 2644 27.50 2645 27.50 2646 39.00 2647 20.50 2648 20.50 2649 48.00 2650 22.00 2651 20.50 2652 20.00 2653 27.00 2654 27.00 2655 26.50 2656 27.00 2657 6.36 POLICE DEPARTMENT 2676 $ 35.36 2677 21.97 2678 65.65 2679 162.25 2680 9.90 2681 365.90 82 6.65 FIRE DEPARTMENT 2672 $ 75.70 2670 88.50 2673 128.80 2683 162.00 Joyce Pace Mary Tousignant Mrs. Richard Frye Eva Mulvihill William Mulvihill Lucille Curtis Judi Ranson Wilfred Dehrer Evelyn Fischer Marlys Keyworth Elizabeth Adams Ruth Grunke Evelyn Moravec Martha Carlson Lorraine Monson Kathleen Mahoney City Motor Supply Co. Coast to Coast Stores Continental Safety Equi Fury Motors Sibley Memorial Standar Standard Oil Div., Amoc U. S. Printing - Dept. Northern States Power Northwestern Bell Safeco Life Oswald Fire Hose ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT 2684 $ 8.75 Astleford Equipment Co. 2685 1,013.07 Cargill 2676 83.21 City Motor Supply Co. 2677 21.98 Coast to Coast Stores 2681 192.85 Standard Oil Div., Amoc< 2672 25.23 Northern States Power Cc 2686 84.00 Lull Engineering 2687 39.00 Idendota Heights Rubbish 2688 7.95 Midwest Auto Supply & Mz 2689 244.72 North Central Const. Co, 2690 100.79 Oxygen Service Co., Inc, 2691 143.64 Pine Bend Paving, Inc. 2692 64.70 Shaw Lumber Company 2693 367.30 J. L. Shiely Company '94 24.72 Snyder's Drug Store ,95 69.00 Van Paper Company 2696 369.35 Ziegler Inc. Election judge Is 11 Election Peace Officer Election judge 11 11 Election Peace Officer Election judge 11 11 11 11 11 11 U If 11 Election mileage expens( �. Billing of 11/1/74 Billing of 11/1/74 Premium due 11/1/74 Fire Hose Inc. Repair parts 1/2 of Vacumn Cleaner ., Inc. Supplies Repairs Service Car Washes Oil Co. Gasoline f Documents Police manual �. Billing of 11/1/74 Billing of 11/1/74 Premium due 11/1/74 Fire Hose Inc. Repairs Road Salt Repair supplies 1/2 of Vacumn Cleaner Oil Co. Gasoline Billing of 11/1/74 Repair parts Service October service chine Supplies Supplies Oxygen & demurrage Asphalt Supplies Road Fill Supplies Towels Repair parts 1 ti LIST OF CLAI14S CON' T JBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 2677 $ 37,95 Coast to Coast Stores Supplies 2667 298.40 Globe Publishing Company, Sewer Rental Cards 2687 12.00 Mendota Heights Rubbish Service October billing 267-2 173.55 _Northern States Power Co. Billing of 11/1/74 2670 20.50 Northwestern Bell I Billing of 11/1/74 2697 7.36 Terrace Auto Supply, Inc. Repair parts* PARKS DEPARTMENT 2672 $ 49.44 Northern States Power Co. Billing of 11/1/74 2677 37.95 Coast to Coast Stores Supplies 2674 17.60 Board of Water Commissioners Billing of 11/7/74 2698 9.95 John Mahaney's Paint & Decorating Paint 2699 58.99 Southview Chevrblet Company Repairs i Page No. November 7, 1974 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Election Canvassing Board Meeting Held November 7, 1974 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council of the City of .Mendota Heights sat as the Election Canvassing Board; the meeting was held at 5:15 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall, 750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 5:15 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Gutzmer, Losleben, Lockwood and Wahl. Mayor Huber moved that the Canvassing Board approve the results of the counting and canvass of votes by ballot at the annual General Election of the City of Mendota Heights, held November 5, 1974. The minutes of the City Election, submitted by the Clerk of Election, showed the following results: Candidates for Councilman Candidate Precinct #1 #2 #3 #4 Total Russell A. Wahl 580 342 304 509 1,735 Peter J. Kovacs 159 303 147 188 797 Nick Cheesebrow (write-in) 3 4 2 15 24 Richard Allen (write-in) 0 1 0 0 1 Harry Kirchner (write-in) 0 1 0 0 1 Rodney E. McGee (write-in) 0 0 2 0 2 C.A. Root (write-in) 0 0 0 1 1 Blank Ballots 74 26 69 44 213 816 677 524 757 2,774 Russell A. Wahl was declared elected Councilman, term of four years, January 1, 1975 through December 31� 1978. , Motion seconded by Councilman Gutzmer. Ayes: 5 a Nays: 0 There being no further business to come before the Canvassing Board, Councilman Lockwood moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Councilman Losleben. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Time of Adjournment: 5:44 P.M. By ATTEST: Donald L. Huber, Mayor G.M. Radabaugh, Clerk -Treasurer ABATNENTS November 15, 1974 Real Estate: Approved Alice R. Booth The property was reviewed and it's of the #27-22450-030-02 Assessorls.opinion that this parcel was erroneously over -valued and should be reduced R purposes of equalization. Reduce from 21600 to 21400 for taxes payable in 1974. Harry Johnson This property was reviewed and it's of the #27-22450-040-02 Assessor's opinion that this parcel was erroneously over -valued and should be reduced fc purposes of equalization. Reduce from 21800 tc 21320 for taxes payable in 1974. - William F. Mazzitello This property was reviewed and its of the #27-22450-050-02 Assessor's opinion that this parcel was erroneously over -valued and should be reduced fc purposes of equalization. Reduce from 22800 to 20200 for taxes payable in 1974. Tom H. Garrett Jr-. This property was reviewed and it's of the #27-22450-080-02 Assessor's opinion that this parcel was erroneot over -valued and should be reduced for purposes c equalization. Reduce from 25720 to 21720 for taxes payable in 1974. Harry Sarbach After reviewing this property it was found to b( #27-22450-090-02 over -valued and should be reduced. Reduce from 25040 to 20240 for taxes payable in 1974. Bernard S. Kegan This property was reviewed and it's of the #27-22450-110-02 Assessor's opinion that this parcel was erroneously asessed and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 23960 to 22280 for taxes payable in 1974. Del R. Stamy This property was reviewed and its of the Asses., #27-22450-140-02 opinion inion that this parcel was erroneously over- valued and should be reduced for purposes. of equalization. Reduce from 17440 to 16760 for taxes payable in 1974. Robert A. Siegel This property was reviewed and its of the #27-22450-150-02 Assessors opinion that this parcel was errone= over -valued and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 18880 to 18160 fo3 taxes payable in 1974. Marion E. Elmore and Virginia This property was reviewed and its of the Asses., #27-22450-160-02 opinion that this parcel was erroneously assessc and should be reduced for purposes of equalizatj Reduce from 17440 to 16360 for taxes payable in I ABATEMENTS-- I Ocotber 19, 1974 Real Estate: Approved Herbert A. Gerber This property was reviewed and its of the Assessor: #27-22450-190-02 opinion t1a.t this parcel was erroneously over- valued and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 18520 to 18080 for taxes payable in 1974. Burtis J. Mears This property was reviewed and found to be: #2 X22450-200-02 over -valued and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 17480 to 16760 for taxes payable in 1974. Mr. William E. Mears This property was reviewed and its of the Assessor; #27-22450-210-02 opinion that this parcel was erroneously over- valued and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 17280 to 16360 for taxes payable in 1974. Knute D. Park This property was re'veiwed and tis of the Assessor #27-22450-220-02 opinion that this parcel was over -assessed and should be reduced. Reduce from 17180 to 16560 for taxes payable in 1974. Leon V. Asbury This property was reviewed andit's of the #27-22450-230-02 Assessor's opinion that this parcel was erroneosly". over -valued and and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 17480 to 16760 for taxes payable in 1974. Leonard J. Keyes This property was reviewed and its of the .Assessor #27-22450-250-02 opinion that this parcel was erroneously assessed and should be reduced for purposes of equalization Reduce fro -a- 20140 to 19940 for taxes payable in 1974. Bernard Mogol- This property was over -valued and therefore should #27-22450-260-02 be reduced. Reduce from 18560 to 18080 for taxes payable in 1974. Herbert D. Bement, et al This property was reviewed and it's of the #27-22450-270-02 Assessors opinion that this parcel was erroneously assessed and:hould be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 19280 to 18640 for taxes payable in 1974. Patricia Millington This property was reviewed and its of the Assessor #27-22450-290-02 opinion that this parcel was erroneously over- valued and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Redcue from 19280 to 18640 for taxes payable in 1974. William L. Brtmmond This property was reviewed and its of the #27-22450-290-02 Assessor's opinion that this parcel was erroneously over -valued and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce frau rys'�Civ . Tfi �•1fll':� 1'�n +—i1a f \i0�'.e �. �'P t i1 ict 14 y _ 1 ABATEMENTS -- Real Estate: Approved Edward Berg #27-22450-300-02 Jeanette M. Wier #28761 Alois T. Wagnar #26313-B November 15, 1974 This property was reviewed and its of the Assessor's opinion that this parcel was erroneously assessed and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 18560 to 17920 for taxes payable in 1974. After checking this property it was found to be over -valued and should be reduced for purposes of equalization. Reduce from 28520 to 27040 for taxes payable in 1974. When recieving this property it was found that the value placed on the home was to high compared to neighbors in the area. Reduce from 7840 to 7000 for taxes payable in 1974, [VUV 1074 J CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PORTION OF BACHELOR AVENUE, WACHTLER AVENUE, AND LANSFORD LANE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, deems it necessary and desirable to consider con- struction of the improvements hereinafter described. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights will hold a public hearing on said improvements at the following time and place within the said City: Date and Time: Tuesday, November, 19* 1974 8:00 o'clock P.M. Location: Mendota Heights City Hall 750 South Plaza Drive Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120 The general nature of the improvements is: The construction of an extension to the City's sanitary sewer system, including appurtenances and incidentals thereto, the restoration of streets, and the acquisition of easements to serve the area hereinafter more particularly described, and The construction of street improvements consisting of the acquisition of easements and the grading, stabiliza- tion, drainage and bituminous surfacing and the construction of concrete curbs and gutters on the streets located in the area hereinafter described, and 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: All properties abutting on Bachelor Avenue from Dodd Road to Wachtler Avenue, on Wachtler Avenue from Bachelor Avenue to Marie Avenue, and on Lansford Lane from Bachelor Avenue to a point approximately 250 feet southerly thereof. The total estimated cost of each of said improvements is as follows: Sanitary Sewer $50,000.00 Street Improvements $50,000.00 It is proposed to assess every lot, piece or parcel of land benefited by.said improvement whether abutting thereon or not, based upon bene- fits received without regard to cash valuation. Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement should be present at this hearing. This Council proposes to proceed under and pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes 1973, Section 429, as amended. Dated this 15th day of October, 1974. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Gilbert M. Radabaugh City Clerk City of Mendota heights Village of ;Hcldola A(r.irAlts BANK BUILDING 750 SOUTH PLAZA DRIVE 0 MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55120 TELEPHONE (612) 452-1850 November 4, 1974 Re: Sanitary Sewers and Street Construction Bachelor/Wachtler Avenue Dear Resident: On Tuesday, November 19, 1974 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. the City Council will hold a feasibility hearing regarding the above mentioned project. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of some of the aspects of the proposed project. Four different proposals for servicing this area have been prepared and will be presented and discussed at the hearing. There may be other suggestions which could also be considered,•'The four proposals range from a very minimal project to a more extensive project that would serve a large area. The following comments will give you a very brief explanation of the area involved in each proposal. Proposal I consists of a sewer line installed on an easement across the back lot lines of Lots 11 through 15, along the side of Lot 9 and across a portion of Lot 8,in Somerset Park. The sewer would be fairly shallow and may require insulating. This line would connect to the existing sewer line on Lansford Lane. Proposal II consists of installing a sewer line on an easement across the back of Lots 11 through 15 and along the side of Lot 9 to Lansford Lane. The sewer line would then go north to Bachelor to a proposed sewage lift station. The lift station would pump the sewage south to the first existing manhole. This proposal would provide service to three additional parcels along Lansford Lane. Proposal III includes the sewer along the rear lot lines to Lansford, north on Lansford to Bachelor, then westward on Bachelor to eventually connect into the interceptor sewer line in Interstate Valley. This proposal involves a'larger total cost figure and would also provide a larger service area. Proposal IV is much the same as Proposal III except that when the sewer reaches'Wachtler Avenue on Bachelor the line would extend south on Wachtler to Marie Avenue. Again, the total cost of this proposal is greater but also provides a larger service area. As mentioned above, the foregoing are proposals, under consideration. There has been no determination by the City Council or staff officials as Bachelor/Wachtler Avenue -2- November 4, 1974 to how this area would best be served, therefore your comments and participation at the hearing would be welcomed and desired. Very truly yours, Chester Pearson Public Works Inspector CP:kmm LOCATION OF FIRE ALARMS NUMBER' DATE BILLED AMT. OF BILLING ME-NDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT xxxxxxx Fire No. 74-89 thru 74-100 Month of Oct. 19 74 200.00 FIRE ALARMS 1 ESTIMATED DAMAGE 200.00 TYPE NUMBER BUILDING CONTENTS Industry 10/25 200.00 Building 2 1200.00 500.00 Vehicle 1 2000.00 Grass 5 .53 Other 2 50 False Alarms 2 23 Special Training . Totals 12 $ 3200.00 500.00 LOCATION OF FIRE ALARMS By A. Siebell NUMBER' DATE BILLED AMT. OF BILLING Mendota Heights 8 xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx Village of Mendota 1 10/27 200.00 Sunfish Lake 1 10/17 200.00 Lilydale 2 False 10/25 200.00 WORK PERFORMED: MAN HOURS Fire Calls 147 Meetings .53 Drills 50 .Truck, equipment & Station maintenance 23 Special Training . I Administrative 35 Total Man Hours 308 PERSONAL INJURY REMARKS - Chief meeting - 1*0/24/74 - Mendota Heights Fire Hall By A. Siebell Present Fogelson Shipman Lundeen Howe Finn Park Ordinance CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes October 23, 1974 Absent Murphy Allen Selander Johnson Starr -- Shipman moved and Fogelson seconded motion to adopt Park Ordinance with the following clarifications: a.) Section 6 -- remove word "attire." b.) Section 8 -- insert instead, "no horses .... allowed in (cultivated) areas of the parks except for specifically designated and/or posted exceptions." Passed. . -- Finn moved, Murphy seconded that Marie Park hockey rink be authorized for horse training activities during summer months. Passed. Summer Recreation -- Consideration given to request for a mens' slo-pitch softball league; seeking support and coordination of Park Board for scheduling of fields. Action: Selander to check with Mend -Eagan for schedules. Action: Franzmeier/Selander to inventory available fields. Winter Recreation -- Selander reported he is ready to hire rink attendants. Park Contract -- Finn moved, Fogelson seconded motion to recommend Council authorization of Change Order to park contract providing for $1,342 beyond original contract price. Passed. -- Also, Finn moved, Fogelson seconded motion to recommend Council authorize final payment to contractor, reducing hold -back to $1,000. Passed. Ivy Hills Park -- Presentation by J. McGough regarding his proposed development and its affect on Ivy Hills Park, including discussion of Butler Avenue vacation and City acquisition of four lots. '+ Park Commission Minutes -2- October 23, 1974 -- After much discussion, it was moved by Finn, seconded by Fogelson that Chairman Howe write a letter to the Council expressing the concerns of Park Board regarding this subject, including the suggestion that Midwest Planning should do a study regarding the need for road (since the question of acquisition hinges on vacation of road). Passed. -- Decided that at present there are too many "unknowns" to make specific recommendations. Parir-�-R�m� -- Howe requested that action be taken to reserve musicians for 1975 Park -a -Rama. Action: Fogelson. Cross -Country Skiing -- Presentation by L. Greenberg regarding proposal for marking and clearing cross country trails in parks, with outside limit of $150 aid in project. -- Finn moved, Murphy seconded motion that cross country ski group, may clear trails, with Franzmeier approval, specifically in Valley and Friendly Hills Park. Passed. Rogers Lake -- Franzmeier announced that entrance road to park was being widened and one slough filled in. Budget -- Johnson briefly reviewed budget approved by Council. Next Meeting -- Wednesday, November 20, 1974, 8:00 p.m. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 74-90, AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE 1974 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 1975 - WHEREAS, Resolution Number 74-90 was based on preliminary Local Government Aid data; and WHEREAS, documented Local Government Aid data received from the Department of Revenues on October 8, 1974 differed from the preliminary data; and WHEREAS, the levy must be re-established to reflect an increase in 1975 Local Government Aids; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, that Resolution Number 74-90, entitled "Resolution Approving 1974 Tax Levy, Collectible in 1975," be and is hereby rescinded in its entirety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dakota County records be corrected and the following sums of money be levied for the current year, collectible in 1975, upon the taxable property in said City of Mendota Heights for the following purposes: General Fund $325,920.00 Civil Defense Fund 500.00 Firemen's Relief Association 10,100.00 Debt Service Park Bonds 354,000.00 Total Tax Levy $371,520.00 Provision has been made by the City for payment of $26,620 as the City's contributory share of the Public Employees' Retirement Fund, as provided for in Minnesota Statutes Annotated, Sections 353.01 et. seq. No further levy is required for this purpose. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the County Auditor of Dakota County, Minnesota. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of , 1974. ATTEST: By G.M. Radabaugh, Clerk -Treasurer CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Donald L. Huber, Mayor I CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: City Council FROM: Orvil J. Johnson City Administrator November 15, 1974 SUBJECT: Volunteer Fire Department Establishment of Total Membership In late 1972 and early 1973 the City Council considered changes to the ordinance establishing the Volunteer Fire Department. During this discussion period, a number of changes in the original ordinance were considered, one change being the number of firemen to be on the Volunteer Fire Department. In the old ordinance, the maximum number was restricted to twenty-five volunteers. There seemed to be little reason or justification for a fixed figure of twenty-five as established in the old ordinance. The amending ordinance was passed on March 6, 1973 with this type of language: "the Volunteer Fire Department shall consist of a chief and assistant chief, a fire marshall and such number of firemen as the Village Council from time to time shall authorize." During the past year to year and a half I have been applying mild pressures to fire department members encouraging the recruitment of day -time volunteers. Three new members were approved by the City Council within the last year. During this time we have not discussed a maximum total membership, however, the figure of thirty has come up from time to time. As you may or may not recall, our largest deficiency as determined by the Insurance Services, is manpower and in particular day -time response manpower. The total number of volunteer response as suggested by the Insurance Services is somewhat hard to understand and will not even be quoted at this point. After giving consideration to actual day -time response, to past experience, to Insurance Services recommendations, to the fiscal relationship of increased numbers (current costs and pension costs); I believe that the fire department roster should be established at thirty, excluding the named officers. At the present time there are twenty-six volunteer firemen, exclusive of the chief and assistant chief. Establishing a total of thirty would allow for the recruitment of four more day -time members. Considering recent appointments and anticipated further appointments, the future training responsibilities, the new duty assignments, and in general, the "shake -down" resulting from this many new members will require considerable effort by the Fire Department officials. In conclusion I recommend establishing a roster of thirty firemen, exclusive of the named officers, and approval of the two previously submitted applications, namely Tom Olund and Peter Kovacs. This will leave two unfilled positions. R�CE1, NOV I b 1974 C5 Of 300 hanover bldg. 480 cedar street sl. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 222-2861 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING lif TO: Association of Metropolitan Municipalities'Members FROM: Elliott Perovich, President ARE YOU FRUSTRATED WITH THE CURRENT LEVY LIMITATION RESTRICTIONS? ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE FINANCING NEEDED MUNICIPAL PROGRAMS? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FISCAL DISPARITIES ACT? ARE YOU CONCERNED ENOUGH TO HELP? If the answer to any of the above questions is "yes", then we sug- gest that you and all officials from your city make plans now to attend the Association General Membership Meeting at 7:00 P.M. Thurs- day, December 12, 1974. This meeting will be devoted to receiving and acting upon the Legislative Recommendations being made to the mem- bership by the Board of Directors. The Board's adopted Recommendations are enclosed as they relate to the question of financing municipal gov- ernment services. In a future mailing, you will be notified as to the location of this meeting and will also receive copies of the Board's Legislative Re- commendations pertaining to the Metropolitan Council and other metro- politan agencies. PLEASE RESERVE THE EVENING OF DECEMBER 12, 1974 FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT MEETING! NOTE: We request that the municipal administrative officers receiv- ing this Notice make distribution to the appropriate officials of your City since we are not mailing a blanket mailing to each municipal officer. Thank you. Elliott Perovich President Roger Peterson Cottage Grove Donald Poss Brooklyn Center Lyall Schwarzkopf Minneapolis John Chfislensen St. Paul Eugene Franchell Executive Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS Oresident Jack: Barley Frank. Brixius Louis Dcl.lars Duane Miedtke Elliott Perovich Minn--tonka Greenwood Minneapolis St. Anthony Aneks Stere Bernard Jim Cosby Frank FleMham B'u:e Navarocki Vice Prec)dent While B?3r Lake Hastings St. Louis Park Cclumbj3 Hcights Clyde Allen Bloomington Richard Sr•�nnan N:ayne CouRney Frank L'aruelii Jose tine Nunn Roseville Edina St. Paul Champlin Roger Peterson Cottage Grove Donald Poss Brooklyn Center Lyall Schwarzkopf Minneapolis John Chfislensen St. Paul Eugene Franchell Executive Director 090522hWa do' fingo couj@ gyHAND�� 0DV~ A 1974 . SUITE 101 nrAmSEw mu/��wG 0 33 ouWEmrWORr* AvoL Q P*uwm/224-4nmx WEST SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA wmm | NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED The recent Board of Directors Elect - }on resulted in four. elected and two appointed by PreaYdant-Elect Galen Pate. The six will begin three year terms on January I are: ` Jamas Adams - Pabst.Meat Supply, Inc. Robert E. Conley - R. E. Conley Co, Ivor J. Haskins - Food Mfg.�R�presanta- ' tYvo Lawrence Mazanec - Certified Public / Accountant Lynn Mortensen - Do^thvlaw Garden Center Richard Sandstrom -Target Stores, Inc. Thank to the 132 whd sant,ln their ballots. | ` The Board of Diractors.of the CHambar, / the near future will be working on 'ts 1975 Program of Work. Your ideas and comments are needed to help the Board determine the priorities and pro- grams for the year, , GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Since Thanksgiving is the same day as our regular monthly membership meeting, the Chamber will co-sponsor the showing of the' Urban Council on Mobility film of the ,/Urban Connect- ion" at the Dakota.County Development Association meet/ng. . The Urban Council on Mobility is a citizen basad organization bringing to the public information on envirn- mantal, economic and social benefits that accrue to all through development of adequate transportation corridors in the Twin City area, particularly a new Cedar Avenue bridge, and Interstate 35E and 494. This slide presentation will be shown on: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 l2:OO NOON MENDAKUTA COUNTY CLUB . COST: $3.50 For reservations call the Chamber Office 224-4321 or the A.M.I. Office 222-l754. PRE LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE The Chamber urges your attendance at a Metro Suburban legislative meeting on Wednesday, November 27. It will be a two hour briefing by Minnesota Assn. of Commerce and Industry staff as to the issues and problems of greatest importance to Minnesota businessmen (see attached flier). PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCH 7 ^ ps City of Mendota Heights Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. % j -/Q,0 / RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 120 DAY MORATORIUM ON BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 55, STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 110, RESURRECTION CEMETERY AND MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD WHEREAS, the Southwesterly portion of Mendota Heights bounded by State Trunk Highway No. 55, State Trunk Highway No. 110, Resurrection Cemetery and Mendota Heights Road is undergoing a radical land use change because of: a. The acquisition by the Metropolitan Airport Commission of 53 homes situated on approximately 73 acres for - air transportation privileges; b. The planned improvement and realignment of State Trunk Highway No. 13 and State Trunk Highway No. 55; C. The planned highway improvements involving State Trunk Highway 110, State Trunk Highway 55 and State Trunk Highway 13 between Acacia Cemetery and Resurrection Cemetery; and \1 WHEREAS,'existing dwellings situated in said area -will become more isolated and in a location more difficult to provide the normal govern- mental services such as education, police protection, fire protection, recreational amenities and the many other services expected by the citizenry; and WHEREAS, the total impact of air transportation and land transportation facilities in said area is disrupting past land development trends in said area; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems such planned improvements to be dis- ruptive of past planning policies and worthy of future development plans; and WHEREAS, any unplanned development within said area would add to the problems presently existing in such area and would -tend to cause addi- tional human suffering; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the City Council hereby declares a moratorium on any future development within the area hereinabove described for a period of 120 days from the date hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Building Inspector shall refuse to issue building permits within said area during said period; and 7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission and City Council shall forthwith pursue whatever additional planning is necessary for the area, taking into account the numerous factors affecting land development within said area. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of oyErili3E� , 1974. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Donald L. Huber ATTEST: Mayor Gilbert M. Radabaugh City Clerk MEMO TO: City Council FROM: Chester Pearson November 191 1974 RE: Abatement of Sewer Charge for Gould, Inc. We received a letter from Gould, Inc., on November 41 19741, requesting an abatement on their sewer rental charge. The abatement was asked for based on the following circumstances: The,Gould facility has a 2 inch plastic underground pipe feeding their lawn sprinkling system. This line comes out of the building in the southeast corner. For some period of time, they noticed a water build up in the low area on the east and north sides of their building. At first, they did not associate these accumulations with the sprinkler system. Appar- antly they did spend some time determining where the water was coming from. In October they found a split in the 2" plastic line on the sprinkler system. I have made a personal visit to the facility where Mr. Carl Anderson, the building manager, explained the problem to me, and pointed out the area where the break had occurred as well as the area where the water had accumulated. From this visit, I see no way that this water could have entered our sewer system. _ I have also reviewed the past billings for the facility with Gil. From this review, I feel that the usage had a normal pattern until the latest billin_g_which would reflect the leakage of the sprinkler system. The bill for the period involved is in the amount of $11807.00. This amount represents a $713.00 increase over the same three month' period last year. After reviewing the past billings and the visit to their facility, I do feel that a reduction on the billing in question would be reasonable and fair. Being that the rates have not increased in the past year and that I can see no real change in the operation of the facility, a reduction of $713.00 would seem appropriate. I might add that the break has been repaired and that the reduction would apply to only the billing for the one period: I believe a motion would be required for the adjustment of the billing for the period of July, August and September, and authorizing the City Clerk to issue an adjusted bill to Gould, Inc.