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1973-01-02VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS , DAKOTA COUNTYV MINNESOTA January 2, 1973 f 8:00 P.M. . . 1„ Call to order. 2. Administration of Rath of Office to Councilmen f James P. Losleben„ .t: 3. Roll Call. 4. Approval of minutes, December 199 1972. j 5. Communications a. Notice of meeting on land acquisition a from the Metropolitan Airports Commissiori. (Distributed December 26, 1972.) b. Letter from Northern States Power Company ` regarding increased gas rate schedule.' c. Letter from Walter G. Lundeen requesting a • that he be considered for appointment f, the Parks and Recreation Commission. d. Planning and Development Newsletter, - 1972 December, . � 6. Planning F , r a® -Commission Planning Commission minutes, December 270 1972: b. Case No. 72-24, Reveling -tl- Request for conditional use permit for truck and tr'$iiljr • rental at Country Club Skelly. (Recommend io ; approval subject to six specified conditions.); A c. Case No. 72-339 Powell -- Application for I approval of final plat, Block 99 T.T. Smithies Subdivision No. 3. (Recommend approver.) d. Case No. 72-34, Bjorklund -- Application, for side yard variance. Complete file, ill, be assailable Tuesday evening. (Recommind denials) ! 7. New Business ia. e.° Proposed resolution adapting 1973 budgey'"t • document. b. Appointment of Acting Mayor for 1973. c. Proposed resolution appointing Village Clerk= -'treasurer. � d. Appointment of Acting Clerk -Treasurer � for 1973. 4 r • Agenda —2— January 2g 1973 e. Approval of 1973 depository of Village funds: Cherokee State Bank Mid—America State Bank Minnesota State Bank Signal Hills State Bank f. Designation of official Village newspaper for 1973. (See letter from Sun Newspapers.) • g. Appointment of Village Health Officer for 19730 h. Parks and Recreation Commission terms expired or vacated: James P. Losleben Kevin Howe Mrs.. Ann Lawler (Note: the terms for Howe and Lawler would have expired on December 31# 1972; however, under the provisions of the now Parka and Recreation Commission Ordinance# terms expire on January 31.) i. Planning Commission expired terms: Mrs. Kathy Ridder Robert Clemens (Notes Conditions similar to Parks and Recreation Commission.) 3. Proposed resolution requesting engineering and technical assistance from the Minnesota Highway Department for 1973. k. Completion of Probationary Period, Mrs. Charlene Leftwich. (See memo from Village Administrator.) Public Acting. M.MaypE iruntggs w rte• Villeas Engineer Vills:oe Attorney a. Fire Department Special Legislation. 1i1 e e ler„�Trgasurer rrrr. .rrr �r+�r�rrww• e, Securities pledged against carious depository accounts. 8. Approval of the List of Claims, Agenda —3-- 9. Approval of Licenses: Country Club Skelly Mitchell Heating9 Inc. Wenzel Plumbing & Htg., T.roje°s Trash Pickup Service Casanova Bros. 10. Adjourn. January 29 1973 Cigarette License Heating License Inc. Plumbing License Rubbish Hauler License Rubbish Hauler License �i_ L ST OF CLAIMS SIT3MITTED TO THE COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL January 2, 1973 POLICE DEPARTMENT r $ 450,45 J _ d 2.92 348 3,46 364 22,95 365 26,45 PZRB DEPARTMENT 346 $524,15 Soil Exploration Company Soil. Investigation 357 322,00 KAR Products„ Inco Imp. 72s Proj, 8 FIRE RELIEF FUND Fischer*s 66 Equip. Repairs & Malntn 359 $925.91 fire Relief Association Village Apportionment 364 22,.95 Wilfred Dehrer. Treas. Repairs & Mafnt= PAYROLL 26.46 The Zeco Company 345 $70916;.41 Mid$ America State Bank Net Payroll. for 12.m3lw72 ADMINISTRATION 346 $ 8,61 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Billings 347 n 49 Snydar a s Drug Stores, Inco Supplies 349 20,50 AAA Typewriter Company Typewriter Repair 351 429,00 W. AL Lang Company Revised Addal.Premium 352 20..90 Globe Publishing Company Supplies 354 153,45 Apeca Corporation Supplies POLICE DEPARTMENT r $ 450,45 J _ d 2.92 348 3,46 364 22,95 365 26,45 PZRB DEPARTMENT 346 $118.82 355 354,55 357 322,00 ROAD & BRIDGE Northwastern Bell Telephone Co. Sayder0s Drug Steres, Inc. Fury Motors" Inc* Auto - Tech The Zeco Company Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.. Oxygen Service Company Stan Oswald Billing. Supplies Auto Repairs & Mainte Repairs & Haint.e. Repairs & Maint. Billings Supplies New Fire -fighting Equipe 346 $ 8,,83 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Billings 362 37.$9 KAR Products„ Inco Supplies 362 40.40 Fischer*s 66 Equip. Repairs & Malntn 363 76.40 Van Paper Company Supplies 364 22,.95 Auto - Tech Repairs & Mafnt= 365 26.46 The Zeco Company Repairs & Maint,, PbBLIC UTILITIES 346 $ ee83 Northwestern Be31 Telephone Coe Billings 3..., 224,80 G1*.M Publishing Company Suppxies 44,90 fico;ler,® Inca Lift Station Mainiko 361 37,59 rAR Products, Inco Supplies 352 40000 Ftseaer°s 66 Equipq Repairs & ftinto 346 8.84 Nort:tivestern Beal Telephone Coe 350 31{,90 Norl-L, Star concrete Company 356 3.24 SwWrt Scl ulre 35$ 6,50 Rauen i orst Corpara►tion 361 37e58 KAR 9�oducts, Inca '.' ,' t ,- 344 $lr603*02 Williaa a Elsie Russ BillingsB Equip, (Capital Outlay) Duplicating, envelopes,, & postage 10 ydso topsoil Supplies Refund of Principal and Interest a Imp, 69® Pro3 0 3 VILLAGE -OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS'. "• DAKOTA 'COUNTY': STATE OF" MINNESOTA <r E i Minutes. of the Regular meeting • Held.Tuesday, December'19, 1972 Pursuant to due call and -notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Village Council, Village of Mendota Heights, was'held• f, t 8:00 o'clock'P.M.� at -the Village Hall, 750 South Plaza ' • rive, Mendota Heights,,Minnesota...., - •'' Acting Mayor Lockwood.called.the meeting,to order at 8:00 o'•clock P.M., -The following members were•present: Acting Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen -Blair' Gutzmer and Wahl. ''Mayor Huber notified ;the ..Councilthat he would be absent due to illness. APPROVE - Councilman Wahl moved approval of the ;MINUTES minute's of the December 5 meeting. Councilman Gutz�mer seconded the motion. •Ayes:•4 Nays. 0 - ROG,ERS Acting Mayor Lockwood. -acknowledged receipt ' , ' • LAKE of a Notice of. Hearing •from the Department e; ' LEVEL ° of -Natural Resources.' The Hearing,' in' the CONTROL. matter of the application of the Village for'; a permit to'establish and control the level= of"'Rogers Lake, will be • held on•'Tuesday; January 9, 1973,, at 6:30 P.M. in the.cafeteria of'th-e Mendota',Elementary School. Mrs. Marilyn Nelsont'ask`ed the Council if those persons', in .thd rt assessment area would , be' notified of, the Hearing.. -Acting • Mayor-, ' Lockwood stated that the Hearing is of',interest to'manytmore a people than just those persons in the assessment. area.. He further stated the Village is not obligated to send notices-,, for a Department of Natural Resources 'hearing. 'Lockwood Act or directed the Village Administrator to submit the Notice of Hearing to the newspapers and to request =. that•adequate coverage be given;to' the matter in the newspapers,: ' so that those interested in Rogers Lake level* control could a.y thereby be made aware of.' the Hearing. POLLUTION Acting',Mayor Lockwood•acknowledged receipt CONTROL of -a'Pollution Control Agency Notice of t'r" ' AGENCY Hearing in�-the matter of adoption of a .3 NOTICE OF transportation' control plan as part of,the HEARING Minnesota air•quality.,i'mplementation plan. ' The Hearing will,be held in the Board Room - of the State "D`epartment of Health Building on Tuesday, 'January 169'1973 at 9:00 a.m. ;'^-..-.—`,.r_-•.,=------- 7.r'µs•,-, 77 r'-•7 -'✓a: •. __. ...Y, Minutes r --2— becember 19, 1972 APPLICATIONS Th'e' Council ackn wled,ged receipt of, FOR APPOINT— letters. -,from Mr. Stanley J. Lee;, MENT TO• 740' Cheyenne 'Lan b,'and Mr. Raymond Rubin, PARKS AND 742 Cheyenne Lane:' ' Each of the correspondents';' "'•r: RECREATION. :,requested that he• be !considered for appointment, ' COMMISSION4 ''.to the Parks and Recreation Commission•to A :fill the balance, of James .Losleben's' term on the Commission. r' REQUEST.FOR Village Administrator Johnson stated that. BUILDING he' has..recIeived a' -note from Mr.Kopp-*and r PERMIT• --- Mr. Grant 'requesting • that their request.'for KOPP/GRANT a building I'Permit fora single family•structure - -propo,sed to be- built-• on Lot 5 of Auditor's ' Subdivision No. 47 be cance-lied 'at this time. ' ,. PARKS. AND ' Acting'Mayor,Lockwood acknowledged receipt , , RECREATION hof the -minutes f'.the November - 27 Parks' and , COMMISSION Recreation Commission meeting MINUTES• _.. :} 3 ORDINANCE V'il.lage Administrator:Johnson stated that at ESTAB'LISHI'NG the, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. S PARKS • AND•. held pon' December "18, some' of the' members• of -E;+ ' RECREATION, the Commission 'expressed th'e'i,r `o,pinion,'that:.'' ., COMMISSION,' some rovision should •be made••in the ro osed . p P P K. ordinance to allow'' the Commission, more ,inpu.t' into; t•h'e,.preparation of -.t lie"Parks and Recreation budget. .° Councilman. Blair stated that -since it is the duty of -,the Administrator,' whocbn's,idefszthe, ad'vi'se of. 'the departments involved, to prepare the.'budget;� no.pro.vision, on- b"udget'_ preparation„is necessary. ' Councilman Gutzmer moved the' adoption of Ordinance Number 1067s "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION`;” •with the stipulation.'.that typographical correction's be made. 'Councilman Wahl seconded th motion., ; Ayes. 4 Nays. 0 ,. MAC Mr. John Lapakko inquired about the Metropolitan ACQUISITION Airports•Commission's intentions regarding the, disposition of the homes it is acquiring in the,'., Acacia Park area,,stating that he had recently heard on a television news program that MAC intends to rent out the homes 'ob • to .people who do not ject to the nois'e -factor. •, ` . , . � ' .. r ' . !.'j� . •, 'It any _....-....-. �...---�—.-.--.-ra ..•-.-.R-�e-.-._ r---•e•w._•-z..., .---.-F-rr-.c,c,�.-.zcnea;x ,rs-ec•Tve-+-'^:. Ye^.; 7• -Tr^— .._ -r-T•T-; -r-r-_�--"_.T-::'!T'_?t_ +. "� '` - • w� 1•• • c , • , ,•'tv•, .. .. ' .. 1.{ ice.^• �� minutes ' —3 -- December 19'; 1972- 'd • . 'Village Administrator-'' O'rvi.l Jo'h'nso•n,jstated that" the Order . which was ,adopt_ ed by mAC, some, moriths,`af,ter' the July '6 i ' R hearing 'states- that MAC will* re•move"all of •'the-• homes. T 3 ; He, further stated-' that the' Order doves not allow -MAC -to 4 ' • acquire the• "noise righwts'!, and .that the' aspect of renting x` out the homes is iti direct c"onfl.ict;;wi:th^ MAC.'s Findings,. Conclusions 'and Order,.. ,i Acting mayor Lockwood dir`e'cted•"Mt. JohnFso•n to check with a::' .• . MAC to determine'. the, validity of ' mr`. La pak'ko..'s allegation. ' PUBLIC' ` ' Mr: Stanley Les thanked' the °Village • Cou.ncil �. for ;sufj''mi'tting=to the newspapers an article ' outlining the Village ,s'nowmobife: "`regulations ' �- MUNICIPAL The Village Administrator stated that'.up'., !, STATE _ AID to ,the present time the Village., has STREETS -..'., approximately four' and 'one-half..• "paper!'. '•t x `,' miles of` -designated Municipal State Aid ` streets. Since the Village is en'ti'tled ;to 5.28 miles of. designated State .Aid streets;' the Village is not' receiving . `'. the,State •Aid a1 -locations to which 'it is entitled •• He stated that- the' past 'f.ew . months',; he and the Village: '•` Engineer have been in contact with"the Minnesota„Highway Depattment•with the intent of obtaining the authorized limit TR '3 of "paper” miles:' As 'a result,'of the meetings with .the r ' Highway Department,:it was determined that the Village should: / show a MSA:route from Highway'110 to,Mendota Heights Road one—half mile west, of Delaware: this is one of the only open = spaces :`I in the Village •where "the Village can obtain the ` additional MSA mileage.. :• F' that he •and Mr. Kishel, had re uested, of the', He.further�added h. q • �E Highway Department'that•Emerson Avenue'between Delaware Avenue-,` F• and Dodd Road be designated•an MSA street;•however, the Highway Department ='did :not want •to,; consider Emerson Avenue •at this time. ,'•,. `M.r.. . Johns'on'also' recommended -that m'arie'.•.Avenue, from Delaware. Y. Avenue to Dodd Road•be imprpved so that it meets existing, MSA, standards. He 'suggested thpt this segment of ' Marie Avenue,— be constructed in -1973,• and,at the same time, in order to satisfy a' commitment -made by`the Village` to the Highway Department some ' time•wago, prepare.pre,,liminary construction plans for the, west ` section of Marie so that construction -on this:segment•can • proceed in 1974. r, ` Several of the Council :members expressed concern over the financing of the construction, and't( Village Administrator ,• was directed to contact Financial Advisor Larry Shaughnessy s i on the' matter. ' VT-i�.s J ` ` 4,' �, ,C II �a. lL,r.-. - ,. e,i•v •.•A' *. ' r .. .':; `` _ :•' K .y.f-.i .�'(t�`zA'r.Y.•.. i.l:'�7�• • i:C �. *+Y .' ., .i�i:.___ .. .. ,. ,. .. _ ICi.\� -_.�. r ...ISh :_ .. h?'i,.. -_ _.. .'.i.'I :i••• .^r `�.•..•�'••'riC. -1 .;.4 ' minutes ,a—.4-� •^ ;, December 20, "1972 Councilman Blair moved adoption of Rersolution,Number 532, •OF'REPORT „ "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION_ ON• STREET IMPROVEMENTS MARIEAVENUE<,,FROM DflDD ROAD TO DELAWARE ' AVENUE." Councilman Gut'zmer-seconded the motion. ,Ayes { .'4 ' Nays ty, 0 Councilman Blair moved the- adopt'ion` of Resolution Numbe'r• 533, "RESOLUTION ORDERING:•PREPARATION OF REPORT'ON STREET ` IMPROVEMENTS, MARIE AVENUE FROM DODD ROAD TO VICTORIA ROAD." Councilman .Wahlr•seconde'd the motion. Ayes 4 Nays: n Councilman Gutzmer moved-adoption,of.Resolution•Number 534, t "RESOLUTION'ESJ. ABLISHING_ MUNICIPAL STATE•'AID HIGHWAYS'." t'. Actin " Mayor . Loc.kwood seconded'the' motion. ; • - `'s Ayes. ;4 Nays: O: ` : ,• y . VDLdNTEER • The Village Administrator , stated .that . some FIREMEN" years `ago ,the State' Legisl'atur'e passed. legislati_o'n .,i PENSION, which authorized a maximum' `o`f $40.00 per month LEGISLATION' as pension.,for retire°d .firemen.. The legisl'anon`,. ' gave,no consideration to the amount -of money, =� " coming into the fund or. to actuarial soundness.' He further.',,,. ` ` stated that•over the years there has been pressure:exerted-.to make the pensions• More' generous ,and, more practical: quite a .. few municipalities have -requested specia.l•legislation enabling` } ' volunteer fire: dep'art'ments' to increase a pension plan beyond',the $40.00 per -month maximum and also'`legislation requiring"that- actuarial studies be aia'de at regular intervals. The 'Mendota :'...'.e Heights Volunteer Fire, Department had an actuarial study - made last- summer and according to the ,study, there id -sufficient money in the fund to.double the present pension.plan.- .} Mr, •' Johnson stated . that' in the 'near .future the members 'of the 4' Relief••Association will -be asking that a special bill be drafted_.•.. : and •introduced to the L:e,gislature. to authorize pensions 'to be ' #: increaseLLd'•t•o $80.00 per month. He, tequested 'that. the, Councilmen = . ' indicate their preliminary reaction to the formulation of such• legislation. Councilman Blair stated that he is wholeheartedly'in favor'of such legislation, and Councilman Gutzmer suggested that the' Village Attorney should be authorized to meet with the'Relief Association officers and draft a bill.' Icting Mayor Lockwood stated•that he would like to have the Oouncil think a.hout the matter and,also would prefer to table., -.- action on the•matter until the. next meeting so that the Mayor could express,his opinion." .•. • yh1 ff F� V[ 7'T!� �'--,.-+'�.*^�,:r•'Y �rl.7 7-�iy •�r-1.•,—•-,..-••.v�•,T,.4 !r• !ti..'-.. �•V.-4 .�'i«. N _♦r i@'• .;' f{t f" �.A, taw-.'•�•_�,....,�T- '-_'••-•T,,...•i� �' ,.t.. i .M1 r 'Y • J. +'` '.. .::.,•-•�1aal,�'Gr•Y'1h ;�.'Y.f:,r,'n :'r.^c-n.•rT-o`F; • ... ' � `r"• _ i minutes *-5— December `l9, 1,'972 -'Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Village Council -authorize tfie•Vi,llage=•Admi.nistrator' and -"the- Village •Attorne'y to work - together with"the Relief 'Association ,Officers in the preparation of- a dr'a'ft of''specia1 legislation increasing the limitations on pension provisions per , mo'nth., > Councilman seconded the motion'. '- _Wahl. Ayes: 4 Nays 0 n . ., , PARK LAND ��Village,Administrator Johnson stated'that•the Y ACQUISITION, Parks "and Recreation Commissi:on, at -.its _r 'December A meeting, recommended to -.the Village 'Council that another' parcel of land be acquired in „ ' addition td the—three sites authorized for acquisition at' .: ' the Decem6er,5' Couhcil'meeting. ."The property recommended for acquisition,.' Parcel•,Number 1, , owned by the Marie •; Inv'estment ' Company,,, consists, of, approximately twelve acres and is on the ` fj north end of Interstate• Park. Acquisition 'of' this' parcel will ., complete Interstate 'Park north. of Marie Avenue. ' Mr`: 3ohnson � r`{ further stated that:the Village Appraiser has negotiated a , purchase price `;of $45, 000 and - that'•n addition to' this ;price, ' the owner --has requested -.that the" Village absorb the Sll';665 s- assessment against the property: Cquncilman:'Gutzmer,moved that'the•Village Appraiser be directed •' to' continue ' with 'negotiations and secure, an earnest, money contract.:: for.,Parcel Number l,:.owned•by the Marie •Investment.,Company. '. Councilman Wahl seconded th'e motion.. Ayes, 4 Nays. j r " METROPOLITAN-' , Village Attorney Winthrop distributed to the SEWER -- . Council- a proposed ordinance' establishing 'T;a +SERVICE the' -Service Availability Charge system.. He _ •AVAILABILITY 'stated',.that' the ordinance will allow' the Village ' kg CHARGE 'to,,levy charges- in _order'to collect the amount -:• -:`''.j% which -will ,be assessed to the Village by'the Metropolitan Sewer'Board. Acting Mayor' Lockwood read the proposed ordinance f or:,the '• ' • audience and .the provisions -of the ordinance were discussed _3i and explained to the audi•en•ce. Acting" Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of • Ordinance • Number .107 .4 "ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE AVAILABILITY AND •CONNEC•TION. �;"-& CHARGE TO PAY RESERVE CAPACITY COSTS OF METROPOLITAN SEWER BOARD',',', .A Councilman, Gutzmer seconded the motion.. ' Ayes: 4 Nays: 01 J. r '•.r� ...�,�_• 1 '•.-'''i.+i[^'.",_"�:' ;'7Tr,."""r., y:.;" j•�._'.�'�. s„ "'."�^',".� '., a .r.. i fr i� = ':<�"•�, r : ::>:,+±�' ;:,'"`.':'7',"�.'""��a-i;^ ,•- s�. ;l • yr 'St`.4v T• %A' JAh• _ Y ",.,5":.n tis Iy ii;.tq. ' _ ;.i f' l' n:r s*1 r.�.:.9++r v�tF_a`c; 4,:I: . "t: . :Y•. LL _ s. ._. ..zr. _. -,: iC" s... .r-..L^.•"i.`.. _,•,1:7?S•; •. ,..tS 1.'rlis .f?ev,.. -'i;' . ..,r ._, ... f'` -. .., - - - - - r .U•- ter. �r,�f. 'ti i '".u.,. ^r`:: • 'r : J�':R'i{�^tbn. 5;4�'.. -.Zed-, !^1,!♦�;'4"'wt'h , {• ` y5,; : •�" •' t.• ^.r -",4 .. . .. +., T .. • t . _ p a. . ^ .\ „i . - j( , .. r��yl Min'utgs —6— • December 19, 1972 ASSESSMENT Councilman Wahl moved the. adoption of :. ' ADJUSTMENT,-— Resol'6tion,*Number 535, "RESOLUTION REFUNDING RUSS ,',A'SSESSMENT, CORRECTING ,ASSESSMENT, AND PROPERTY _ PROVIDING FOR THE DEFERMNT OF -THE LEVYING t OF ASSESSMENT," with the,stipulation that no. refund of.,,,the paid-.porti•on oaf the `assessment be made until the Village-Clerk-Tr'easurer•'determines from the County Treasurer that $3,033.02 has actually been paid on -the assessment. Councilman Blain seconded the motion. .z Ayes. .4 'Nays: 0, LIST OF'CLAIMS 'Councilman Gutzmer que tioned the payment., i ' of a b'il'l 'from, Beckrtian Yoder and Seay :r "y and stated<that he would like• to have information pre'sented at the Janyary-2 Counc� l ,meeting on previous payments •to' this firm' in:'addition to contract`obligat-ions .between ,the Village and ' ' Beckman, Yoder and SeayJwith regard to charges. .' Councilman'G.utzmer.moved the Council to adopt the following :. motion RESOLVED that the'claims*submitte'd to the Village Council for payment, a, -summary of which.i-s set'fprth on the list attached hereto and identified as List of Claims submitted for payment, December.19, 1972, having been audited by the Village'Council, *, be and are'hereby allowed and the Acting Mayor and Clerk—Treasurer,.; of,the.Village of endota Heights are hereby authorized and -directed to issue Village checks in payment of said claims. Councilman Blair seconded the motion. r' x Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LICENSES Councilman Wahl moved approval of the �icen,ses, granting licenses to: w ` Kenneth Schwartzweld, Builder General Contractor"Licens K.J'..Johnson Const,ruct5.on Co. General Contractor Licens Gorco Construction Co. General Contractor Licens Mendota Heights Rubbish Service Rubbish Hauler License -Marv's Rubbish, Inc•. Rubbish Hauler License John H. McNeill/DBA: r City Clean Up Rubbish Hauler License fir. L.W. Troup}Construction'Co''. Excavator's'Licpnse Suburban A'ir Conditioning Company Heating License _ Councilman Gui,imer seconded the motion "" :j -r Pye."s"i 4 -Ways : 0 ` - ' -E, .''��—T t-' .. i,e•e �ii.'4'"., ,yF. _ -TI 77.777 <, . "".r, !." iY�,';! -•.ti• - .i'•. ''`!i�. =.v '3 ,. .• 1,.-,_ ,L:er�",' ,!''a. .</t-:. _''. ,.. y+''�' '"n1�1+•... Minutes December 19, 1972 ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Blair moved that the meeting. be adjourned., Acting (payor Lockwood seconded the motion Ayes® 4 Nays: 0 Time of Adjournment: 10:05 P.M. / .e) Cr, / "'"7 MINNEAPOLIS -SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION NOTICE . RECENED • DEC 2.6 1972 • In the Matter of the Expansion and Further Development of Minneapolis -Saint Paul International Airport (Wold -Chamber- lain Field) by the Acquisition of Lands in Dakota County, Minnesota. YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED, That the FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS and ORDER of the MINNEAPOLIS -SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION of 30 November, 1972, were approved by the METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF THE TWIN CITIES AREA as consistent with its Comprehensive Guide, the orderly and economic development of the metropolitan area and that the Commission's bonds to finance the land acquisition under this program have now been sold. In view of the foregoing, the Commission will now commence the acqui- sition of all lands to be acquired under its ORDER, with the Highway Department of the State of Minnesota as Commission's agent to perform the negotiation for purchase, and the removal and relocation assistance incident thereto. To more particularly advise affected landowners of the acquisition, removal and relocation procedures and so that they may become acquainted with those who will act for the Commission in this matter, the Airports Commission's staff involved in the project will hold a meeting: On the 2nd day of at 7:30 P . M In the Acacia Park Cemetery Chapel (To the left as you enter the Main Gate) January o'clock , 1973 /„, AVe! ( ,, • /1 All affected landowners are urged to attend. In the meantime, affected landowners are asked to make available to Commission's counsel (Oppenheimer, Brown, Wolff, Leach and Foster, Attention Mr. Gordon Shepard, or Mr. L. J. Ryan, W71731 First National Bank Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101, phone 227-7271) the abstract of title and/or torrens abstract of title to their respective properties. These will be brought down to date by MAC and examined to determine the interests to be taken so as to make fee title to the properties in the Commission. m addition, affected landowners may expect calls or visits from repre- sentatives of the State Highway Department or of the Commission incident to the preliminary appraisal and "on the ground" examination of the properties to be acquired. Commission and Highway Department representatives in this matter will deal directly with affected landowners or with attorneys or agents appointed by them to represent their interests in this proceeding. DATED The IB day of December, 1972. MINNEAPOLIS -SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS Cav1MISSION By HZ d*Kuitu, Executive Director pppenheimer, Brown, Wolff, Leach and Foster W-1781 First National Bank Building Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 COMMISSION COUNSEL Page Two 77 ,./7/0 MINNEAPOLIS -SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION NOTICE RECEIVED DEC 261972 In the Matter of the Expansion and Further Development of Minneapolis -Saint Paul International Airport (Wold -Chamber- lain Field) by the Acquisition of Lands in Dakota County, Minnesota. YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED, That the FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS and ORDER of the MINNEAPOLIS -SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION of 30 November, 1972, were approved by the METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF THE TWIN CITIES AREA as consistent with its Comprehensive Guide, the orderly and economic development of the 'metropolitan area and that the Commission's bonds to finance the land acquisition under this program have now been sold. In view of the foregoing, the Commission will now commence the acqui- sition of all lands to be acquired under its ORDER, with the Highway Department of the State of Minnesota as Commission's agent to perform the negotiation for purchase, and the removal and relocation assistance incident thereto. To more particularly advise affected landowners of the acquisition, removal and relocation procedures and so that they may become acquainted with those who will act for the Commission in this matter, the Airports Commission's staff involved in the project will hold a meeting: On the 2nd day of January at 7:30 o'clock P .M. In the Acacia Park Cemetery Chapel To the left as you enter the in Gate) , 1973 7/C All affected landowners are urged to attend. In the meantime, affected landowners are asked to make available to Commission's counsel (Oppenheimer, Brown, Wolff, Leach and Foster, Attention Mr. Gordon Shepard, -or Mr. L. J. Ryan, W-1731 First National Bank Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101, phone 227-7271) the abstract of title and/or torrens abstract of title to their respective properties. These will be brought down to date by MAC and examined to determine the interests to be taken so as to make fee title to the properties in the Commission. .n addition, affected landowners may expect calls or visits from repre- sentatives of the State Highway Department or of the Commission incident to the preliminary appraisal and "on the ground" examination of the properties to be acquired. Commission and Highway Department representatives in this matter will deal directly with affected landowners or with attorneys or agents appointed by them to represent their interests in this proceeding. ,ntt= DATED The 125 day of December, 1972. MINNEAPOLIS -SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION By Oppenheimer, Brown, Wolff, Leach and Foster W-1781 First National Bank Building Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 COMMISSION COUNSEL H. d.\-Kuitu, Page Two Executive Director NORTHERN STATES P COMPANY SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 December 26, 1972 The Honorahle Mayor and Village Council Village of Mendota Heights Mendota Heights, Minnesota Gentlemen: Please be advised that in accordance with our gas rate schedules effective :in your community,- the chased Gas Adjustment used for computing gas bills based on meter readings on and after January 5, 1973, will be 13.1¢ per Mcf for General Service and 11.77¢ per Mcf for Interruptible Service Commencing on bilis based on meter readings on and. after January 25, 1973, the Purchased Gas Adjustment will be 14.3¢ per Mcf for General Service and 1.2:960 per Mcf for Interruptible Service. The January 5, 1973, adjustment reflects our present purchased cost of gas under the increased interim rates of our pipeline supplier as authorized by the Federal Power Commission in Docket No. RP72-127. Northern States Power Company will pass on to its customers any refunds received, from its pipeline surpl.i.er in the event the interim rates which become effective January 5, 1973, are subsequently reduced by order of the Federal Power Commission in Docket No RP72p 127. The January 25, 1973, adjustment will reflect the increase in purchased. cost of gas resulting from the pipeline suppliers passing on to Northern States Power Company an increase in their purchased cost of gas at the gas fields, as authorized by the Federal Power Commission in. Docket No. RP71®107. Thomas A. Connelly Division Manager December 21, 1972 T'1r� Orvil Johnson Village Administrator Village of Mendota Height Dear Nkr w Johnson: It has been brollg' t to my attention that there is a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Committee for the Village of Mendota Heights As a resident of the Friendly Hills area, 1 feel that we need representation on the committee. The accomplishments that this committee has achieved these past years are commendable and 1 should like to serve with this committee in their future planning. I am forty years old, married, a nine year resident of Mendota :eights and very concerned with the recreational facilities available. T am a school teacher in the St. Paul school system and a football, hockey, and track coach as well. Before attending college 1 worked for the Minneapolis Hark Board in the maintenance department and during college and after graduation 1 worked as a play ground instructor for the 'Minneapolis Park Board, 1 have been an officer and a member of the Friendly Hills Civic Association. I feel that my background provides me w tie a great deal of experience with .respect to the needs of children, and my interest in the needs of the community provide me with the enthusiasm to help the committee fulfil the goals they are seeking. I should like to be considered for this position. Respectfu Y7 Walter G. Z,und.een 2349 Apache St. St. Paul, Minnesota 55120 7 RECEIVES EC 2 6 197' Sfate of fltfnrz�fa SENATE December 26, 1972 To Persons Interested in Metropolit n Issues: Beginning In early January, the Senate Committee on Metropolitan and Urban Affairs will be holding a series of hearings on metro- politan issues. The following subjects tentatively will be con- sidered: an overview of metropolitan agencies, relationships of metropolitan agencies to other government units and agencies, parks and open space, housing, transit and transportation, structure and relationship of metropolitan agencies (including the issue of an elected -metropolitan council and the powers it should have), metropolitan' airports, the proposed metropolitan capital budget, and total development controls. So that we may schedule sufficient time for meetings, we need to know whether you wish to testify on any of the above subjects and, if so, which ones. Also, if you think there are other topics that deserve discussion and are not mentioned here, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may consider their inclusion on the committee's agenda. We will not be focusing on specific legislation during this period. Instead, it is the purpose of these hearings to provide a critical review and analysis of the issues and governmental units in olved in metropolitan decisions. After these initial hearings, we would exp ,t to con- sider specific legislation. Please respond to ROom 303 State Capitol Building, telephone 296-4175, by January 5, 1973, so that we may schedule our work. Thank you in advance for your assistance in helping to resolve the critical issues before us. Sincerely yours, JCC: mc nator John C. Chenoweth, Chairman ommittee on Metropolitan and Urban Affairs VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The regular meeting was called to order Wednesday. December ROLL CALL CASE #72-24 RAVELING they were in of .the 'Mendota Heights. P3.anning Commission by Acting Chairw�mafl Ridder at 9:04 p.m, on 27, .1972 in the Village Offices. The following members were present: Ridder, SchneemaT, Stringer and Ljungkull. Absent: Clemens, Culligan, and Stewarts Also present: O. J. Johnson, Village Administrator and James Ruone, Village Planner. Mr. Ruone orally presented the conditions' for issuance of the conditional use permit. Mr, Rummel, repgesenting U -Haul, said that agreement with the conditions as drawn up by Mr. Ruone. Mr. Stringer moved to approve the granting of the conditional use rmit sub'ect to the six conditions that follow: . The permit will limit the use of this property to the rental of utility and travel type trucks and trailers of a size no, larger than two axle a d a total number of rental units not to exceed fifteentrucks and/or trailers or any combing- /� ton thereof. 2.. The area for storage of rental: units will be confined, to that portion of the property designated in Figure 1.* . Stacking of trailers shall be prohibited unless provided for by the use of specially constructed storage racks. The height of any rack or trailer shall not exceed twelve (12) feet 4. Screening should consist of a board on hoard fence along ` the rear property line with a hedge similar to a Tall Hedge Buck Thorn planted at the side yard property line or a hedge planted along ,both side lot lines and the rear lot line. f7/7/----. '4y // /v/S' 5. The termination ,of this copditional use permit shall be on that day when the - lor� t' '7 e? I / . 6 s e. �. A violation. of any condition of ' this permit shall, if not corrected within a thirty (30) day period, void this condi- tional use permit. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ljungkull. A11 ayes, *See Attached Figure CASE 472-33 Application for final plat'approval. POWELL Mr. Harry N. Ray, Attorney, representing Mr. Powell, said that Block9, T. T. Smith's Subdivision No. 3 had previously been surveyed incorrectly_ and that the preliminary plat was in.: error; showing a 15 -ft. discrepancy on the west end Mr. Ray said that disregarding the 15ft. error, there are eight lots out of the original thirteen—losing five lots; however, the lots are actually increasing in size. The depth of the lots is 135 sq, ft. It was suggested by Mr. Ljungkull that the lots might be reduced from eight to possibly six or, seven; but an increase in lot size would also increase the price of the lot. Mr Strin ;er a Block 9 T. T. Sm Seconded b Mr. chne ved to a.rove the final at h's Subdivision an. All ayes CASE X72-34 B JORKLUND as Rearran+,ement of esented bar Mr. Rave Application for side yard variance of 8' 8 on 4th Avenue side of proposed house at N.W. corner of Dodd Road and 4th Avenue. Mr. Sjorklund said that Mr. Johnson, the proposed buyer of the property inr question,, would like to build a home with a view overlooking the golf course and with the double garage in the rear of the house. It was decided that a rear garage would obstruct the view of the neighbors on either side, and that there were many other alternatives .of construction that could be applied to that particular piece of property., Mr. L'un kull moved to den. the a lication for variance. It was seconded b Mr. Schn�eeman. 11,11 ayes° CASE #72-32 SLOPE & WETLAND ORDINANCE MENDOTA I -IE IGIITS PROJECT Friendly Hills to WORK 'MEETING January 18, 1973 AD JOU MENT Mr. Ruone said that he would try to have the report ready by the January 18 work meeting-, at which time he would have talked with the Dakota County Planners Mr. Joseph Stefani suggested presenting the plans proposed by the Park and Recre- ation Commission for park development in Rauenhorst for their reaction. Mrs;. Ridder suggested a work meeting on January 18 at 7:30 p.m. to finish the zoning ordinance and to incorporate the slope and wetland zoning ordinance into it. Schnneman moved t ad'ourn at 10:09 Seconded. b L n kull. A a es. 50 -End L san s URIMMI EMT U NMI UNIMUSUUUNIAR MOM UPUIUMIUMUU 151511 ammiaaaanaaaminaanans Tr MU MD a adaassaananiaanua Nam r iannammananamiansum 0 5 l%5 fi 0 sT e t r t le,L1 -V below .°! istled 0 A.....obr " Re nforcec.1 COncr CplOPYI JLSJ it / 4t alre.16315... Vas. 1 FI . Y rt a eJ r N j ,) 9 �1 6J h l.. ci9°1 1 curb -1 gip' • _ - t SmL a'• i �� • s.` 1 Cc.c.1` c.) 0. `� mac " ",( ® ® _i' 91,1 ¢,f as id t $'�'�� B /IN , c'Dnc•-1 curb, r r,">( 40' C.F .t? 1-0 TO SID sn C� '7,t 15!" a a • e 0 inal P eli ina ° Pia Let 1) Lot 2) Lot 3) Lot 4) Lot 5) 6) Lit 7) Lot 8) JJJ/c1 12®27-72 15,089 sq. f, 13,500 sq. t 13,500 sq. ft. 13,739 sq. ft®' 14,438 sq. ft, 12,825 sq. ft. 12,825 sq. f't,• 13,008 sq.ft.. REALIGNME11T ' OF BLOCK 9 T. SMITH'S SUBDIVISION NO. vis Plat Area 13, 500 sq, ft 3, 500 sq. ft, 13,500 sq ft. 13,430 sq. ft. ,648 sq. ft. 12,659 sq. ft, rW 12,626 sq. ft 12,593 sq, ft Amount of Decrease 9 s® t. 9 sq. 790 sq. t 155 sq. f . 199 s , ft,`. 415 sq VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1973 BUDGET DOCUMENT WHEREAS, a proposed, budget document for 1973 was presented to the Village Council on September 12, 1972; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 1972 the Village Council adopted Resolution Number 515 establishing the 1972 tax levy collectible in 1973 based upon the proposed budget, and WHEREAS, the Villa9e Council§'has considered the appropriations listed in the proposed budget document and has determined that the appropriations are proper and necessary for carrying on the business of the Village, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Mendota Heights that the proposed budget document submitted on September 12, 1972 is hereby approved and adopted as the 1973 Budget for the Village of Mendota Heights® Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Mendota Heights this day of January, 1973® VILLAGE COUNrIL VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Acting Mayor ATTEST: Gilbert M. Radabaugh Village Clerk VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION N0. RESOLUTION APPOINTING VILLAGE CLERK— TREASURER WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the Village Council to annually appoint a Clerk—Treasurer; and WHEREAS, Gilbert M. Radabaugh was appointed Village Clerk—Treasurer on January 4, 1972 to serve for a period of one year; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village that the position of Clerk—Treasurer be of a more permanent nature; NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Mendota Heights that Gilbert M. Radabaugh be appointed Village Clerk—Treasurer until a successor is appointed and qualifies. Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Mendota Heights this day of January, 1973. VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By_ Acting Mayor ATTEST: Gilbert M. Radabaugh Village Clerk—Treasurer ember 15, 1972 Village Council Village of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive Mendota Heights, Mn. 55120 UN -NEWSPAPERS 6601 WEST SEVENTY - EIGHTH STREET EDINA, MINN. 55435 • 941-4800 RECEIVED DEC 221972 0entlemen; Your designation of the West St. Paul Sun to be continued as your official_ newspaper for the year 1973 wa.11 be most appreciated. The Legislature has changed tae method of measuring legal advertisements. e change has not increased the cost but has simplified measurements. The rate for legal publications as set by Minnesota law is .19¢ per l° e for the first insertion, .13¢ per line for each subsdquent insertion. Tabular matter, i.e, proper names, numbers, legal descriptions, etc is .06¢ per line additional for the original insertion with no additional charge for repeats of the original insertion. We will provide, at no additional charge, two notarized affidavits on each of your legal publications. Additional notarized affidavits, on request, will be furnished at .25¢ each. All publications should reach this office bar 10 a.m. Monday proceeding your Wed- nesday publication. In order to expedite our service to you, it is requested that you direct your publications to the attention of Glendora M. Vest, Legal Department, 6601 West 78th St., Edina, Mn. 55435. Thank you for your consideration of this, our official application for designation of the Nest St. Paul Sun as your official newspaper for the ensuing year. Very truly yours, SUN NEWSPAPERS, INC. it ;:James R. Ritchay �.. Executive Vice President JRR;gv VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County,' Minnesota RESOLUTION NO® RESOLUTION REQUESTING ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Mendota Heights that the Village Engineer for and on behalf of the Village of Mendota Heights is hereby authorized to request and obtain from the Minnesota Department of Highways, needed engineering and technical services during the year of 19730 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village of Mendota Heights will render payment for such services upon receipt of verified claims from the Commissioner of Highways. Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Mendota Heights this day of January, 1973 VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By ATTEST: Gilbert M Radabaugh Village Clerk Acting Mayor VILLAGE OF mENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO December 28, 1972 TO: Village Council FROM Orvil J Johnson Village Administrator SUBJECT: Completion of Probationary Period Mrs. Charlene Leftwich has Completed her six—month probationary period. She has done an exceptionally fine job of filling the position pf Receptionist/Clerk. In addition to the duties expected of her in the office, she has, been acting as secretary to the Planning Commission which involves attending their evening meetings, taking minutes and the accompanying duties of such an activity I recommend that she be given permanent status and that her salary be adjusted according to the 1973 schedule /7,y iciCJ� C� /7 A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION AND FIREMEN'S SERVICE PENSIONS IN THE VILLAGE OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. (MENDOTA HEIGHTS, VILLAGE OF; FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION, SERVICE PENSIONS.) Subdivision 1. The fire department relief association of the Village of Mendota Heights may pay firemen's service pensions in excess of the amounts authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 69.06 but not in excess of the following total amounts: $80 per month, as hereinafter authorized, or as may be provided by its bylaws, to each of its members who has heretofore retired or may hereafter retire, who has reached or shall hereafter reach the age of 50 years and who has done or hereafter shall do active duty for 20 years or more as a member of the volunteer, paid or partially paid and partially volunteer, fire department in the Village of Mendota Heights, and who has been or shall hereafter be a member of the fire department relief association at least ten years prior to such retirement and who complies with such additional conditions as to age, service, and membership as may be prescribed by the certificate or bylaws of the association. The amount of monthly pension which may be paid to such retired firemen may be increased by adding to the maximum above prescribed an each year of active retirement; provided,' association shall not amount not exceeding $4 per month for ty over 20 years of service before that such fire department relief pay to any member thereof a pension in any greater amount, than the sum of $120 per month. Page 2 Suchrfire department relief t nt r lief aaaociation where the majority of its members are volunteer firemen may provide in its certificate of incorporation or bylaws for a service pension in an amount not exceeding $400 per year of service to be paid in a lump sum where the retiring member qualifies for a service pension under the provisions hereinbefore set forth, and the member elects by written application to the association to take the payment in a lump sum rather than the monthly pension. Subd, 2. These pensions shall be uniform in amount, except as herein otherwise provided. No such pension shall be paid to any person while he remains a member of the fire department and no person receiving such pension shall be entitled to other relief from the association. No payments made qr to be made by the association to any member on the pension role shall be subject to judgment, garnishment, execution, or other legal process and no person entitled to such payment shall have the right to assign the same, nor shall the association have the authority to recognize any assignment or pay over any sum which has been assigned. Sec. 2. This act shall become effective only after its approval by a majority of the members of the governing body of the village of Mendota Heights, and upon compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 645.021. � �� "� 7~� ~ r ' rr� Lre