1975-04-01CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
April 1, 1975
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes, March 18, 1975.
4. Communications'
a. Letter from Townsend/Richline Company regarding merger.
b. Letter from County Engineer regarding proposed Delaware Avenue
Pedway/Bikeway.
c. Independent School District No. 197 report on proposed Delaware
Avenue Pedway/Bikeway. / "emeg7? LA.P.'` 31.77
d. Letter from Inver GroveHeightsAdministrator and Declaration
of Rights.
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5. Department Reports c� '
a. Fire Department monthly report, February, 1975.
6. Commission Reports,
Park and Recreation Commission
a. Minutes, February 26, 1975.
Planning Commission ,
a. Minutes, March 26, 1975.
b. Case No. 74-25, Peterson -- Application for variance for
undersized lot. (Recommend approval.)
/•e -So /u6'-1,7 - //?,val a ,
c. Case No. 74-16, Bream -- Request for approval of concept
plans for Eagle Ridge townhouses. (Recommend approval.)
d. Case No. 75-3, Lambert -- Application for variance from
rear yard setback to construct a garage. (Recommend approval,
note conditions.)
Agenda -2- April 1, 1975
e. Case No. 74-20, Sheehy -- Application for conditional use
permit for fill. (Recommend approval, note conditions.)
7. New Business
Public
Mayor
City Administrator
a. Memo on West End Redevelopment. (See attached reports from
City Engineer.)
b. Memo on Plat correction, Ivy Falls Second Addition.
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City Attorney d • S. Mc Ga�� y, j�f aP�ora%sa/?
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City Engineer
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a. Change Order , Improvement 73, Project 2 (Marie Avenue).
b. Engineering Status Report, March, 1975. (Available Tuesday.)
c. Revised feasibility report, Clement/Vandall area proposed
improvements.
Clerk -Treasurer
a. Schedule Board of Review, June 10, 1975.
b. Approval of Depository, Midwest Federal.
8. Approval of the List of Claims.
9. Approval of Licenses:
Burgess Construction General Contractor License
10. Adjourn.
LIST OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL April 1,. 1975
PROJECTS
3138 $ 356.00 Poucher Printing & Lithographing Co. Printing '75 St.Aid Bds
3139 2,956.00 Shaughnessy & Company, Inc. Bonding fees " " "
3172 6,060.92 Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte & Comb. Engineering - Imp. 4-7;
68-6; 73-1; 73-2; 74-8;
75-1; & 75-2.
PARK BOND ISSUE
3137 $ 657.46 J. L. Shiely Company Sand for Rogers Beach
3172 89.30 Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte & Comb Engineering fees
A n VPM.T.
3136 $ 9,021.49 Mid America State Bank
ADMINISTRATION
3171 $ 142.01
3140
1.57
3141
607.50
3142
135.00
3143
10.10
3144
16.48
3145
130.00
3146
7.32
3147
880.00
3148
20.00
3149
19.01
3172
952.21
Net payroll 3/31/75
Northwestern Bell
Billings for March '75
Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc.
Supplies
International Business Machines
Typewriter
Xerox Corporation
Feb. lease
St. Paul Book & Stationary
Stool
Joanne Cobian (Clerical Conference)
Mileage & parking
Orvil*Johnson
Auto allowance
Daniel Loiselle
Mileage expense
Mid America Cancorporation
Office rent for April
Scott Engwer
Janitorial service
Suburban Stationers
Office Supplies
Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte & Comb
Engineering retainer &
3173
600.00
I.D.S.
3174
110.50
Minn. Teamsters Local Union 320
3175
229.00
Oak Crest Kennels
3176
62.28
Chet Pearson - March mileage
3177
88.76
Wells Fargo Trustee - LTD &Life
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
3150 $
71.40
Delta Chemical Corporation
3171
101.23
Northwestern Bell
3151
40.00
Signal Car Wash
3152
361.08
Federal Cartridge Croporation
3153
338.21
Standard Oil Division
FIRE DEPARTMENT
3153 $
70.00
3169
4.18
3171
43.25
3154
3.50
3155
240.00
3156
48.20
Planning Comm. costs.
Feb. & March annuity
April dues
Retainer, impounding,
& cruise time.
for April 1975
International Asso. of Fire Chiefs
Midwest Auto Supply
Northwestern Bell
National Fire Protection Asso.
Lighting Fixture Repair Service
Oxygen Service Co.
Supplies
Billings
Car wash coupon book'
Supplies
Gasoline
1975 dues
Repairs
Billings
Manuel
Lights installed
Oxygen
LIST OF CLAIMS CONT
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& BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
_j.40
$ 7.03
Snyder's Drug Store, Inc.
3157
101.50
Midwest Wire & Steel Products, Co.
3158
84.88
Itasca Equipment Co.
3171
6.20
Northwestern Bell
3169
63.52
Midwest Auto Supply
3153
190.67
Standard Oil Division
3159
19.00
Arrow Mower Service
3160
40.89
International Harvester Co.
3162
19.72
Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Co.
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
3171 $ 6.20 Northwestern Bell
3163 289.80• Northern States Power Co.
3164 15.85 South St. Paul Trailer Sales, Inc.
PARI S DEPARTMENT
3165
$ 338.70
3166
92.93
67
29.35
_68
49.40
3140
10.35
3171
23.68
3163
339.96
A & ti Industrial Tractor, Inc.
Elvgren Paint Supply Co.
Board of Water Commissioners
Minnesota [flood Specialties, Inc.
Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc.
Northwestern Bell
Northern States Power Co.
Supplies
Posts
Repairs
Billings
Repairs
Gasoline
Repairs
Repairs
Repairs
Billings
ti
& diesel fuel
Trailer jack
Repairs
Supplies
Service
Supplies
Supplies
Billings
Billings
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March 18, 1975
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held 'Tuesday, March 18, 1975
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City
Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the City
Hall, 750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Acting Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 8:17 o'clock P.M. The
following members were present: Acting Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Gutzmer,
Losleben and Wahl. Mayor Huber had notified the Council that he would be
out of town.
APPROVE Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of
MINUTES the March 4 meeting with correction.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ABATEMENTS County Assessor O'Toole was present to request approval of
tax abatements.
Councilman Gutzmer moved that abatements be granted to the
following:
Minnesota Highway Department, for Parcel No. 27-71250-160-01,
reducing assessed value from 266 to nil for taxes payable
in 1972; reducing assessed value from 946 to nil for taxes
payable in 1973; and reducing assessed value from 1118 to
nil for taxes payable in 1974.
Harold D. Keturkat, for Parcel No. 27-71250-070-01, reducing
assessed value from 680 to nil for taxes payable in 1975.
Allen J. O'Rourke, for Parcel No. 27-28400-020-03, reducing
assessed value from 602 to 430 for taxes payable in 1974;
Allen J. O'Rourke, for parcel No. 27-28400-030-03, reducing
assessed value from 602 to 430 for taxes payable in 1974.
Allen J. O'Rourke, for Parcel No. 27-28400-010-03, reducing
assessed value from 602 to 430 for taxes payable in 1974.
Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PARK PROJECT NO. 2 The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Park
Planner Lee Starr requesting approval of payment certificate
number 9 to Henry 0. Mikkelson Company for Park Development
Project No. 2. Administrator Johnson pointed out that $1,000
of the final payment will be held for payment in the spring
when it can be determined that the planted materials have
survived the winter.
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March 18, 1975
Acting Mayor Lockwood moved the approval of final payment
certificate number 9 for Park Project No. 2 to the Henry
Mikkelson Company in the amount of $23,492.00.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of an excerpt from the
Metropolitan Housing Bulletin regarding procedures for Housing
Policy 31.
RECYCLING The Council acknowledged receipt of a form letter regarding
recycling from the Somerset PTA Conservation Committed and
from several residents. The Conservation Committee suggested
that the City purchase a used semi -trailer for hauling
recycleable materials from various collection sites within
the City or provide a paved, landscaped area where residents
could deposit their recyclable materials. Administrator Johnson
stated that he has done some research on the matter and
pointed out that neither West St. Paul nor St. Louis Park
have purchased semi -trailers for this purpose as had been
indicated in the form letter.
The Council discussed the matter at length. It was the
concensus that although the concept is good, the alternatives
suggested are not acceptable or feasible and that there would
have to be a coordinated effort between the City and volunteers
to solve the recycling problem. The Council directed the
staff to work with the PTA to come to a solution to the
problem.
MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of an excerpt from the
District 197 "Board Briefs" regarding the Delaware Avenue
pedway/bikeway proposal and the extension of Warrior Drive.
Councilman Gutzmer expressed opposition to a resident's
suggestion (in the excerpt) to construct four -foot walkways
on either side of Delaware.
Administrator Johnson stated that he had been contacted by
the Superintendent of Schools who requested that the City
Engineer be in attendance at a School Board meeting for a
discussion of alternatives to the proposed alignment of
Warrior Drive. The Council directed the City Administrator to
contact Dr. Anderson, advising him that suggested alternatives
should be made at a public feasibility hearing conducted by
the City Council so that the Council may be fully aware of
suggested alternatives and so that the Engineer may be given
direction by the Council at such meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORT The Council acknowledged receipt of the February, 1975 Police
Department monthly report.
BUILDING MORATORIUM Administrator Johnson stated that although the City Engineer
has completed some studies on the extension of sanitary sewer
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March 18, 1975
and water facilities to serve the Furlong area, there is
some additional study which has not been completed. He
reminded the Council that the 120 day building moratorium
for this area will expire soon. It was the concensus of the
Council that the moratorium should be extended until the
sewer and water studies have been completed. Several residents
of the area stated that they would like to do some home
improvements or build garages and could not do so under the
moratorium. The Council assured the residents that they will
consider building permit applications for home improvements
and garages on an individual basis during the moratorium.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Gutzmer moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 75-22, "RESOLUTION EXTENDING
BUILDING MORATORIUM ESTABLISHED IN RESOLUTION NUMBER 74-100."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ELECTION EQUIPMENT Administrator Johnson stated that he and representatives of
four communities -- Apple Valley, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights
and Rosemount -- have met several times to discuss the
possibility of forming a consortium to purchase a Vote -
A -Matic counter and election equipment. The Council
acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City Administrator
regarding the purchase of the equipment and a copy of a
proposed Joint Use Agreement for the purchase of the
equipment.
Mr. Johnson introduced Mr. Ed Lelbach of Computer Election
Systems and Mr. Lelbach demonstrated the voting process on
sample Vote -A -Matic equipment.
After a brief discussion, Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that
the City undertake to implement the Vote -A -Matic election
equipment and that the City join in the Joint Use Agreement,
authorizing the Mayor to sign said agreement.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
AERIAL PHOTOS Administrator Johnson stated that he and Engineer Kishel have
done some research towards acquiring aerial photographs of
the City and that they have contacted Harry S. Johnson Company
about providing such photos. He indicated that the cost
estimate submitted by this firm was considerably lower than
the proposals of Mark Hurd and other firms contacted, however,
at the present time Mr. Johnson deferred making a recommendation
pending further research.
CLEMENT/VANDALL Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-23,
AREA IMPROVEMENTS "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR
HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO
SERVE THE CLEMENT/VANDALL AREA," the hearing to be held on
April 29 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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March 1$,1975
PERSONNEL CODE The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City
Administrator regarding the granting of a tenth holiday,
Good Friday, to employees not represented by bargaining units.
Mr. Johnson stated that since Good Friday is not a recognized
legal holiday, the City offices will remain open with a
partial staff.
Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-24,
"RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 73-93, SECTION 14,
HOLIDAYS."
Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
DEPOSITORY OF Councilman Gutzmer moved that Home Federal Savings and Loan
FUNDS be approved as a depository of City funds for 1975.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PROBATIONARY On the recommendation of the City Administrator, Acting
EMPLOYEE Mayor Lockwood moved that John Neska be employed.as Public
Works Maintenance Man at a salary of $897.50 per month during
the 6 -month probationary period.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays : ,0
INVESTMENTS
Councilman
Gutzmer moved that the Clerk -Treasurer be authorized
to invest
$200,000 faith the Mid-America State Bank for 90 days
at an interest
rate of 6.50%.
Councilman
Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes:
4
Nays:
0
Councilman
Wahl moved that the Clerk -Treasurer be authorized
to invest
$100,000 with the Home Federal Savings and Loan
Association at an interest rate of 7 3/4%.
Councilman
Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes:
4
Nays:
0
Councilman
Gutzmer moved that the Clerk -Treasurer be authorized
to invest
$100,000 with Minnesota Federal Savings.
Councilman
Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes:
4
Nays:
0
LIST OF CLAIMS Councilman Losleben Moved the adoption of the following
motion:
RESOLVED, that the claims submitted to the City Council for
payment, a summary of which is set forth on the list attached
hereto and identified as List of Claims submitted for payment,
March 18, 1975, having been audited by the City Council, be
and are hereby allowed and the Mayor and Clerk -Treasurer are
hereby authorized and directed to issue City checks in
payment of said claims.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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March 18, 1975
CIGARETTE LICENSE Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that a cigarette licence be
granted to Hannigan's Kwik Shop.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LICENSES Councilman Wahl moved that licenses be granted to:
H. Runge Construction General Contractor License
Kitchens by Krengel General Contractor License
Acting'Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Gutzmer moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:23 o'clock P.M.
G.M. Radabaugh, Clerk
Robert G. Lockwood
Acting Mayor
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As noted on the attached news release dated March 3, 1975,
the Richline Company has been merged with Townsend Company as of
the close of business on February 28, 1975.
Townsend Company, a Division of Textron, Inc., is one of the
oldest and largest fastener manufacturers in the world. One of
its divisions located in Santa Ana, California, Cherry Commercial
Products, is a leading manufacturer of commercial blind fasteners
and associated installation tooling.
Richline, or now Townsend/Richline, and Cherry Commercial
Products will be operated by current•Cherry Commercial Products
management. We hope your past support of the Richline organiza-
tion will continue under the new structure.
Russ and Greg Richardson will continue to play a very impor-
tant part in the Townsend/Richline organization. Russ will be
working as our consultant concentrating in the automotive after-
market area. Greg will function as plant manager of the Minneapolis
facility.
W. Norris Tomlinson, Sales Manager, Cherry Commercial Products,
will be in overall charge of Townsend/Richline sales.
The next few weeks will be rather hectic, but just as soon as
time permits, we will look forward to meeting each of you personally
and reviewing our joint plans for future growth.
Sincerely yours,,
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Leo J. Ragan, Manager
Townsend/Richline
Cherry Commercial Products
Divisions of Townsend Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF SNAPO BLIND RIVETS
LJR: cc AND RICHLINE RIVETING TOOLS
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Harold C. Kornman, president of Townsend, a Textron company,
has announced the purchase of Richline Company, Inc., located in
St. Paul, Minnesota.
Richline Company is engaged in the fabrication and distribution
of a wide variety of blind rivets and rivet tools under the SNAPO
and RICHLTNE trade marks.
In making the announcement, Mr. Kornman said: "The Richline
Company is a dynamic firm, youthful and progressive in its people
and outlook. We not only see Richline as'an-important part of
Townsend's economic growth but also as a step in broadening our
production capabilities," he explained.
Under new ownership, the company will be renamed the Townsend/
Richline Division of Townsend.
Townsend Company, headquartered in Beaver Falls, Pa., is one
of the nation's foremost producers of industrial fastening systems,
fastener application equipment and special cold -formed metal parts.
The acquisition of Richline Company brings to twelve the
number of Townsend facilities located across the United States
and Canada which manufacture and market mechanical fastening
devices and related equipment to meet the assembly needs of world-
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March 19, 1975
Dr. Russell D. Anderson
Superintendent of Schools
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Dear Mr. Anderson:
This letter will update the several meetings that have been held regarding the proposed
construction of a Pedway-Bikeway on Delaware Avenue.
Several new proposals were suggested at the most recent meeting held on March 10, 1975,
and I wish to reaffirm my opinion as to the feasibility of the proposals:
A. The alternate plan presented by James O'Connors is a well thought out plan and
should be given due consideration -if it is ever decided that Delaware Avenue
should be reconstructed;however, the cost of Mr. O'Connors plan is prohibitive
at this point in time.
B. The suggestion by a property owner to construct a 4' walkway on each side of
Delaware does have merit in conforming with the legal requirements that pedestrians
.walk against the traffic and the bike riders ride with the traffic. However, the 4'
width is not adequate in that it does not give the pedestrian or bike rider sufficient
area of separation between themselves and the automotive vehicle. The other prin-
ciple advantage of the suggestion was a saving of encroachment on private property
which could not be acheived with as little widening as 6' on each side, which in
my opinion would be a minimum width; furthermore, the added widening of both sides
would create the type of road which could encourage the vehicle operator to drive
at a speed considerably above the posted speed which is reasonable and safe.
C. The property owners on the east side of Delaware suggested that the walkway be
constructed on the other side of the road. Their reasoning was that there would be
less impact on their property value and esthetics. As you know the property on the
west side of the road belongs to Somerset Country Club and the natural terrain is at
its original elevation. There are steep high banks and deep fills on that side of the
road which would be encroached upon by widening the road an additional 8 feet;
this widening would require entering onto the Country Club property and I am sure
it will not meet with their approval. Furthermore, and perhaps the chief factor for
the walkway location on the east side of Delaware is that any prospective students
would originate from that side of the road rather than the golf course area. The
walkway could not be constructed north of White Oak Drive on the west side of
Delaware due to drainage conditions.
Dr. Russell D. Anderson
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March 19, 1975
I believe a review of the proposals discussed at our meeting on March 6, 1973, should
also be reviewed at this time;
1 . Create a remote walkway meandering between the trees and bushes. This would be
a 6 foot wide asphalt walkway to permit winter maintenance using a bombardier
type snow thrower. To accomplish this, right-of-way would have to be acquired in
some areas. Wherever possible the back slope of the County right-of-way would
be used. It was felt that this would be undesirable to many home owners, would
create difficulty for students attempting to hitchhike from school to after-school jobs,
and would create maintenance and policing problems.
2. Delaware Avenue could be widened to an urban street section (44 foot wide) with
curb and gutter and sidewalk within the existing right-of-way. However, this would
require storm sewers in some areas and would destroy a large amount of existing mature
vegetation within the.right-of-way boundaries.
3. A "half right-of-way" design could be incorporated wherein one side of the road
would be developed to an urban street section with sidewalk, and the other side
would remain in its present configuration. It may be possible to construct such a
section using catch basins and some form of open drainage without completing the
storm sewer system in areas where storm sewers are not presently available.
4. This would be a variation of the third proposal except that the roadway would be
shifted slightly away from the sidewalk area to retain more of the existing vegetation.
This may be the most feasible alternative.
5. It was suggested that a modification of the above design could be used wherein a
curb is placed 2 feet from the edge of the traveled lane and the ditches filled to
provide a sidewalk area. This would essentially preserve the two through lanes
and remove any opportunity for emergency parking along that side of the road.
Any stalled vehicle would effectively block half the road. From a design stand-
point, this proposal must be considered as totally substandard. However, it could
be accomplished with a minimum disruption to the existing foliage and vegetation
and at a minimum cost.
6. Another alternative would be widening of the shoulder to provide an improved
walkway. This would require partial filling of the ditches and possibly, in some
areas, relocation of the ditches closer to the right-of-way line and removal of
some vegetation. This proposal would have less separation of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic and would create drainage problems for some areas.
Dr. Russell D. Anderson
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March 19, 1975
It is obvious that there are many solutions to the problem, but if the school district
and the cities are to be guided by considerations of costs, property encroachments and
safety for the pedestrians within reasonable economics, the 8' walkway on one side of
Delaware as proposed does answer that criteria. Until such time as the community wishes
to consider a complete reconstruction of the road for reasons of highway capacity, utility
construction or providing additional pedestrian bikeway facilities, the 8' pedway-bikeway
will adequately serve for an interim period of time.
Please let me know if I can furnish any further information.
Yours very truly,
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J. E. Gabiou,
County Highway Engineer
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 197
1037 Bidwell Street
West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118
REPORT ON"THE PUBLIC HEARING
FOR
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF DELAWARE AVENUE PEDWAY-BIKEWAY
7:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, 1975
Board Room - Frances Grass Junior High School
1037 Bidwell Street
West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118
School Board
SecretaryJ•s
Meet MLNotes
The meeting was convened by Mr. Robert Rhodes, Treasurer and Acting Chairman
of the District 197 School Board.
Introductions were made of School Board and City Officials present as follows:
District 197 School Board: Mr. Glen Holmquist, Mr. Charles McDuff and
Mrs. Phyllis Stueve, directors
City of West Saint Paul:. Mr. Thomas Hoban, City Manager; Mr. Ed Messinger, Jr.
Mayor, and Mr. Al Jarvis, Councilman
City Of Mendota Heights: Mr. Orvll Johnsgn, City Manager; Mr. Russell Wahl,
Councilman; Mr. Chet Pearson, Public Warks Inspector.
Mr. Rhodes gave a few background notes on the matter. When Henry Sibley Senior
High School opened a few years ago, it soon became apparent that a pedestrian
safety hazard was going to exist on Delaware Avenue, and this has been a matter
of concern for the School Board. The subject becomes complicated by the fact
that Delaware Avenue is a county road, and is the boundary between the cities
of West Saint Paul and Mendota Heights. This results in all of these groups
becoming involved in the solution to the problem. in 1973 the various groups
started to meet to attempt to find a solution. After a series of meetings,
involving all of the parties concerned including the county, It now appears that
a solution is available, and this meeting is being held to advise the property
owners of the details, some of the alternatives that were considered, and why
the suggested solution Is the best one available in the thinking of the groups
concerned. Before hearing any questions on the matter, Mr. James Gabiou,
County Engineer will explain the proposed solution.
Mr. Gabiou.showed sketches of -the plan as it would effect the various property
owners and explained the reasons why the p roposed plan was the one that would
serve the needs of the students, tuns* have the least impact on the environment,
and be the least expensive to construct. This was for an eight foot bituminous
pedway-bikeway on the West side of Delaware Avenue from Highway 110 to Wentworth
Avenue and on the East side of Delaware Avenue from Wentworth Avenue to
Emerson Avenue. Many alternatives had been considered, including construction
of wa a walkway behind some of the trees, etc., however, this was not considered
feasible for maintenance purposes. The ei§ht foot walkway would also provide
a place for emergency stopping for vehicles. Cost of construe tion is estimated
at $22,0;00, with replacement and moving costs 6)or some shrubbery and trees,
and the acquisition of some slope easements estimated at a cost of $8,000,00 for
a total estimated cost of $30,000.00.
Continued on next page
Delaware Avenue Hearing - March 10, 1975 Page 2
Mr. Hoban stated that property owners should be told that none of these
costs were to be assessed to the abutting property, but were intended to
be paid by the two municipalities and the school district each on a 1/3
basis.
Mr, Rhodes stated that to his knowledge the two municipalities has voiced
no opposition to the proposal, and have approved the concept. The County
Commissioners have not been asked formally on this matter, but informally
there is reason to believe that they would approve the County Engineer's
office pursuing this matter as the.coordinator for the project, as long as
there were no county'funds as such expended.
Burt Swanson, property owner asked what would separate the roadway from the
pedway. He was told that there would be a stripe painted along the edge
of the roadway, showing the edge of the driving area. A curb of six inches
and a raised sidewalk had been considered, but the snow removal would be
hampered, by the curb. The proposal could be considered a widening of the
roadway for plowing purposes.
Mr. 8achel, 1388 Delaware Avenue stated that this would bring it right up
to his front window if this were to be done, and he was of the opinion that
the West Saint Paul Council had said that the walkway would be on the golf
course side of Delaware Avenue. The kids are bussed in from Emerson Avenue
and do not need this in this area. He also asked if this was to be a bike
trail. Mr. Gabiou stated that bicyclists would use this also.
Question was asked if there is an accurate count of students walking on
Delaware Avenue. Mr. Rhodes stated that we do not have a count. The person
asking this question lives at 1462 Delaware.
Mr. Lundquist, 1494 Delaware, asked about water runoff that is now handled by
a ravine on the side of the road from Wentworth to Ruby Drive. Mr. Gabiou
stated that the water would run in the area next to the fill after the walkway
Is constructed, however there is some shrubbery that will have to be removed
in order to accomplish this construction.
Mr. Gabiou reviewed the properties to show how they would be effected.
Mr. Dean;, 1422 Delaware asked about retaining walls being built around trees
and shrubs located off of the right-of-way, that would be effected by the
construction, and indicated that this would be costly. Mr. Gabiou stated that
in most cases the construction would be located within the right-of-way.
Mr. James O'Connors presented an'alternate plan for the groups to consider.
He lives at 1516 Delaware AVenue. His plan would be to reduce the traffic on
Delaware by having it narrow, curving, and with a sidewalk. He would plan to
stay within the right-of-way, but would have the road "meander" from side to
side, giving it a curved alignment rather than the straight one it now has.
This would have the tendency to reduce speeds, and fewer people would travel
on it. A bike trail or walkway could be constructed along side of the roadway
by constructing a curb and raised sidewalk. He stated that *kaxmxxxNx* Delaware
Avenue is condusive to faster speeds, as it is straight, wide open, and has good
sight distance.
Delaware AVenue Hearing - March 10, 1975 - Page 3
His summary of costs included a new surface on the roadway, excavations,
storm sewer catch basins, k**xm*Kexaxmaa*aax*aa*a, 12 inch reinforced concrete
aprons and tw6lve inch eeinforced concrete pipe, curb and gutter, for an estimated
$217,000 for the total project. The cost per linear foot would be about $13.00.
In conclusion he stated that this project would reduce traffic and speeds on
Delaware Avenue, which he felt would be most desirable.
Tom Mairs, 1707 Delaware - He would favor reducing the speed limit on Delaware
Avenue.
Mr. Gabiou stated that the State Commissioner of Highways Is the one who
establishes the speed limits on highways. This has been reviewed for Delaware
Avenue, and it was determined that 40 was the best speeed for this street, -
xmx*k south of Wentworth AVenue. The traffic is surveyed, and it xax*Axx was
found that over 85% of the traffic travelled at speeds in excess of 40, and
therefore it was determined that the local law enforcement agencies could not
enforce a speed less than 40 in this area.
Dr. Anderson read a letter that was sent to the Highway Department/requesting
that the speed be reduced on Delaware Avenue, primarily because of the increased
traffic brought on�by the opening of the new Henry Sibley High School. The
request was turned down, and this precipitated the inquiry into a walkway, to
provide a safety factor for students walking to and from the school. A solution
was sought for that would be inexpensive in terms of the project, least impact
on the environment; and provide the safety desired for students.
Questions were asked as to why students who are eligible don't take the bus.
It was felt that taxpayers should not have to pay twice, once for bus service,
and once for wider streets. Question was also asked as to why the project was
to begin at Emerson Avenue, rather than where bus service stops. Dr. Anderson
stated that students -who come from the west, north of the golf course were
being considered. Also students who wanted to leave earlier, later, or who
like to walk or ride bikes, were being considered.
Questions were asked about a raised walkway, rather than separating the walkway
from the roadway just by a painted stripe. Mr. Gabiou stated that a raised
walkway would not be cleaned by the highway department plows, because sidewalk
maintenance does not fall to the County. The other walkway would be treated
as a wider street.
Questions were raised concerning parking on this walkway. Mr. Gabiou stated
that this would be an emergency parking area only. Questions were raised about
'Installing sewer lines in the street, especially on the west side of Delaware
Avenue from Highway 110 to Wentworth. This would mean that the street would
have to be torn up for this kind of an installation. The West Saint Paul side
of the street (east side) already has sewer. Property owner felt that some
additional checking should be done before this project goes any further.
Questions were raised concerning a shopping center south of Highway 110, and
how this would effect traffic on Delaware. Mr. Gabiou stated that Delaware
was currently able to handle 5000 cars per day, and that he did not anticipate
that the proposed shopping center would increase the traffic to that degree.
Delaware Avenue Hearing - March 10, 1975 - Page 4
Discussion again on speed limits, and Mr. Gabiou reiterated that only the
Commissioner of Highways can set speed limits, even within city limits.
Even if the cities had complete control of Delaware Avenue, the speed limit
would still have to be approved by the Highway Department.
Property owner felt that four feet on each side of the street would be more
satisfactory, because then it would not disturb property, students could walk
on the proper side of the street, and bicycles could ride on the proper side of
the street. It was pointed out that this would not remove the students far
enough away from the traffic.
Mr. Gabiou stated that when sanitary sewers were installed, they could be
located within the right-of-way outside of the sidewalk location. If at that
time it was decided to place sanitary sewers within the street location, that
would be the time to talk about relocation of the roadway, and consider the
plan of Mr. O'Connors.
Mr. Rhodes stated that as a general plan from this time on, the matter will be
considered by the School Board, and is on the agenda for the meeting tomorrow
night, March 11, and the results of this hearing will be considered at that
time, and if the Board determines that it is an item that it desires to pursue
further, the next step would probably be for the School Board to make a formal
request to the two municipalities, to seek their formal support, and to request
the County Commissioners for their support in assigning the Highway Department
to handle the design. It would be the hope of the School District that if
everything went as planned, the work would be completed by opening of school.
However the School Board has not reached a firm conclusion on this matter at
this time.
Some discussion was held as to whether or not this proposal would actually
devaluate property. Some felt that maybe some cash outlay on the part of the
property owners might be desirable, however none stated they would care to
pay an assessment, with the exception of Mr. O'Connors.
would be used
Fears were expressed by some property owners that this extra lane_ /as a third
lane, and that this would cause safety problems. Could safety bumps be used?
Mr. Gabiou stated he did not feet that the county would approve this.
Mr. Gabiou then reviewed the diagrams to determine where slope easements would
have to be acquired from property owners to construct this project.
The group present expressed the opinion that they did not want the street
improved by putting in curb and gutters. 1k;ksxwaxxx;cxtke Mayor Meisinger of
West Saint Paul asked the question. He stated that he felt that Mr. O'Connors
estimate was low and that the cost of his proposal would be much higher than
he estimated. He stated ika;kxhe thought that based on current costs, the
property owners could expect to pay $20.00 per foot, or even more, and that
the environmental impact would be much greater, than what was presented by
the County Engineer. The proposal which was presented was a compromise because
neither West Saint Paul nor Mendota Heights would have to pay total costs.
With the proposed plan, street crossings by students would be kept to a minimum.
Mr. O'Connors again stated that this proposal would make Delaware a better
driving street than Dodd Road, and would attract unwanted traffic.
Mr. Rhodes thanked all of those who came out for the meeting, and stated that
the School District in particular was most interested in the safety of students.
All of the comments would be considered carefully as the matter is -XX -discussed
before a final decision is made .
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 197
West Saint Paul, Minnesota
Meeting, Board of Education
7:30 p.m.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT
2
VISITORS PRESENT
'Pr
REPRESENTING
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ds,
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chairman
Mr. Robert W. Bonine
Clerk
Mrs. Robert Nankivell
Treasurer
Mr. Robert L. Rhodes
Directors
Mr. Glen Holmquist
Mr. Charles McDuff
Mrs. Walter Stueve
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 197
1037 Bidwell Street
WEST SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
227-9471 55118
Dr. Russell D. Anderson, Superintendent
February 27, 1975
To: Delaware Avenue Residents - Highway 110 to Emerson Avenue
Subject: Public Hearing on Proposed Construction of Pedway-Bikeway
Monday, March 10, 1975
7:30 p.m. - School District Board Room
Northeast Entrance, Frances Grass Junior High School
1037 Bidwell Street, West Saint Paul
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Assistant Superintendent
Administration and Personnel
Mr. Stanley H. Gustafson
Assistant Superintendent
Instruction and Curriculum
Mr. Thomas R. Kleppe
Director of Business Affairs
Dr. Donald G. Zahn
Director of Special Services
Mr. Frederick C. O{ata
Independent School District No. 197 will be host to a governmental hear-
ing cooperatively sponsored by the Dakota County Highway Department, the
City of Mendota Heights, City of West Saint Paul and the School District,
at 7:30 p.m., on Monday evening, March 10, 1975 at the School District
Board Room, 1037 Bidwell Street, West Saint Paul. The purpose of the
hearing will be to explain and to answer questions on the proposed con-
struction of a Pedway-Bikeway between Highway 110 and Emerson Avenue on
Delaware Avenue.
The County Highway Engineer's feasibility report and construction recom-
mendation of December 18, 1974 Is attached for your advance information.
It has had preliminary endorsement by all of the governmental boards and
councils Involved. Final approval will be acted on, as appropriate,
after the public hearing of Monday, March 10, 1975.
The cost of the project is to be borne totally by the School District,
the City of Mendota Heights, and the City of West Saint Paul, and will
not be assessed to the property owners. The design seems to be the mini-
mum acceptable solution in terms of safety and effect on the environmental
makeup of the area.
If you wish additional.information prior to the meeting, please call my
office or the appropriate official in any of the effected governmental
units. We are anxious that this proposal be fully understood by all
affected Delaware Avenue property owners.
Sin rely,*
Russell D. Anderson
Superintendent of Schools
RDA/ Im
cc: School Board
Mendota Heights
West Saint Paul
Dakota County
"WE ARE A MEMBER OF AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY"
Dr. Russell D. Anderson
Superintendent
Independent School
1037 Bidwell Street
West St. Paul, MN
Dear Mr. Anderson
HIGHWAY D[PARTMtMT
312 VERMILLION STREET
"STINGS. MINNESOTA 53033
TELEPHONE:
.DAKOTA COUNTY
612-437-3191 ExT 29
*COURT HOUSE • HASTINGS, MINNESOTA 56033
District No. 197
December 18, 1974
Dakota County has completed its survey of Delaware Avenue (C.S.A.H. 63 ) from
T.H. 110 to Emerson Avenue. We have evaluated several options as to location and design
of a bikeway - pedway to serve students and other pedestrians in this area.
Our study weighed such factors as safety, environmental impact, serviceability,
cost of construction, maintenance, etc. We also gave consideration as to proper location
of the facility in proportion to benefits desired.
We are recommending the construction of an 8 foot wide, bituminous surfaced shoulder
on the west side of Delaware from T. H. 110 to Wentworth Avenue and on the east side of
Delaware from Wentworth to Emerson. This width will be adequate to accommodate both
bicycles and pedestrians as well as provide a space for emergency parking of automotive
vehicles.
. The west shoulder location is preferred since the high school is located on that side;
the students approach ing.from the west who wish to use the walk -way will not have to cross
the road; a majority of students approaching the school from the east, reside north of Wentworth
Avenue and must cross Delaware at some location, therefore the safest crossing is at .Wentworth
where they will have the protection of a 4 -way "thru stop" intersection; the east side of
Delaware north of Wentworth has been constructed with a boulevard over a good share of it's
length and is readily adaptable to walk -way construction, furthermore, the only homes in this
area are on the east side of the county road; the construction encroachment is about the some
on either side of Delaware south from Wentworth; the tree and shrubbery removal is minimal
with one clump of 5" Elm and a bush on the west side south of Wentworth or no trees but 55
lineal feet of hedge at three locations on the east side of Delaware.
Dr. R. D. Anderson
Page 2
December 18, 1974
We have estimated the cost of the 8 foot bituminous surfaced bikeway -walkway
with a G" gravel. base to be approximately $ 30,000.00. This assumes a small ( $ 2,000 -
$ 4,000 ) allowance for construction easements or retaining walls. County policy identifies
w6lkways as'local service and not eligible for county financial participation even though
we recognize the need to separate pedestrian -bicycle traffic from vehicular transportation.
I believe this relatively small expenditure has a very high benefit potentials
especially since the burden of cost does not fall on one community. 1 am confident that
the Board of County Commissioners will give their approval to the construction of the walk-
way on county highway right of way as soon as you submit your request to the Board. This
Project should begin in the early Summer so that.it can be completed well before Fall term
in 1975.
County staff has prepared plan drawings for your use in explaining the proposed project
to abutting property owners and other members of your official communities.
Should you need furthgr graphics or explanation, 1 am available at your request.
Yours very truly,
J. E. Gabiou,
County Highway Engineer
JEG%mar
CC: Mr. Leo Murphy
Mr. Orville Johnson
Mr. Tom Hoban
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8650 COURTHOUSE BOULEVARD
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55075
16121 454-5111 � --
March 25, 1975
Mr. Orvil J. Johnson, City Administrator
City of Mendota Heights
750 South Plaza Drive
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Mayor Atkins has requested that we send a copy of the enclosed
material to you. There were some minor changes made such as the
correct title for the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission.
Very truly yours,
CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
/TRe!r . S c h a e
City Administra
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Enc.
RECErvED
MAR 2 ii 1975
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Among 88 Localities Vol. XXIV, No. Mar. 26, 1975 Page 1
Median PropertyTax
Increase Is
10,,80/o
Estimated net property taxes on a
value on the tax rolls.
$25,000 homestead are increasing by
If the assessor has placed a taxable
more than 10.8 per cent this year over
value of $25,000 on a house, the taxes
last year in one-half of the 88 most
will be greater than the amounts on
populous Twin Cities area localities.
pages 2 and 3. But the estimates
The increase is exceeding 15 per
should be fairly representative of the
cent in about one-fourth of the locali-
taxes on homes which actually are
ties, and, in the case of seven of them,
selling for $25,000, regardless of the
the increase is more than 20 per cent.
value of such homes on the tax rolls.
At the other end of the scale, the
Assessment practices vary from lo -
increase is less than 5 per cent for
cality to locality. The League's esti-
about one-sixth of the localities, of
mates adjust for these differences
which four are experiencing an ac-
through the use of a statistical meas-
tual decrease.
urement provided by the Minnesota
These findings emerge in the 9th
Department of Revenue. This meas -
annual Citizens League survey of • es-
urement, called a sales ratio, indicates
timated net property taxes payable on
how closely the value of property on
a common -priced homestead in locali-
the tax rolls comes to the actual sell -
ties over 2,500 population in the
ing price of property.
seven -county metropolitan area.
Sales ratios have varied consider -
For 1975, estimated net propertybly
from locality to locality in years
taxes on a homestead with a selling(iowever,
ast as is -the case with this year.
price of $25,000 range from a high
a new law passed in 1973
of $650 in Minneapolis to a low ofhas
had the effect of legally prevent -
$272 in Spring Lake Township inng
assessors from bringing values
Scott County.
closer to actual market conditions.
A chart on pages 2 and 3 shows
That law limits annual increases in
the League's estimates for each of the
value to 5 per cent, regardless of at
88 localities. The calculations to ar-
what level property was valued in the
rive at the estimates were performed
past or of inflationary changes. Con -
for the Citizens League by the Rapid
sequently, the differences in assess -
Analysis Fiscal Tool (RAFT), a com-
ment practices as revealed by these
puterized research service provided by
sales ratios could be less if assessors
the Center for Urban and Regional
were allowed to reflect market condi-
Affairs at the University of Minne-
tions as best they could.
sota. This is the third straight year
Communities with the lowest esti-
the League has utilized RAFT.
mated taxes on a $25,000 house in
Readers should exercise caution in
1975 (school district number is in
interpreting the estimates. They are
parenthesis):
based on correct market value, not the
Spring Lake Twp. (719) $272
value as may appear on the lax rolls.
North Oaks (621) 330
Homes usually sell for more than the
' Hastings (200) 334
BREAKFAST
— Minneapolis —
At Grain Exchange Cafeteria
3rd St. and 4th Ave. S.
7:30-8:30 A.M.
Tuesday, April 1
"Metropolitan Land Use
Planning—A Municipal View"
Lee Munnich
Member, Mpls. City Council
Howard Hunt
Member, Plymouth City Council
Prior Lake (719)
336
Mendota Heights (197)
343
Eagan (197)
347
Inver Grove Heights (199)
348
Ramsey (11)
351
Shakopee (720)
357
Oak Grove Twp. (15)
358
Communities with the highest
esti-
mated taxes:
Minneapolis (1)
$650
Circle Pines (12)
603
Excelsior (276)
578
Mound (277)
577
(Continued on page 3)
CITIZENS LEAGUE
(NEWS
•aa Published by the Citizens League
Twelve Nominated
In League Election
Twelve candidates have been se-
lected by a nominating committee to
compete for eight positions on the
Citizens League Board of Directors.
The annual League election will be
held Wednesday, April 30.
Nominees are:
Carol Berde, 2446 Irving Ave. S.,
Minneapolis
W. Andrew Boss, 1510 Edgecumbe
Rd., St. Paul
Allan Boyce, 1206 W. Burke, Rose-
ville
Lloyd Brandt, 141 Oakwood Dr.,
New Brighton
Fred Cady, 3921 Lynn Ave., St.
Louis Park
John. Cairns, 122 Seymour Ave.
S.E., Minneapolis
Mary Ellen Grika, 2741 Colfax
Ave. S., Minneapolis
Betty Kane, 701 Parkview Terrace,
Golden Valley
Esther Kellogg, 339 Mount Curve
Blvd., St. Paul
Harry Neimeyer, Afton
A. Kent Shamblin, 1929 Warbler
Lane, Oakdale
F. Warren Preeshl, 1439 Raymond
Ave., St. Paul
League by-laws permit members to
divide their votes for candidates as
they choose. That is, each member
may give one vote to each of eight
candidates, or the votes may be di-
vided in any combination that totals
(Continued on page 2)
s
Page 2
CITIZENS LEAGUE NEWS
March 26, 1975
ESTIMATED TAXES ON $25,000 HOMESTEAD, 1975 & 1974
How 1975 Homestead
COMMUNITIES
OVER 2,500 POPULATION
IN METRO AREA
d Rental Residential
Tax s Comparet(assuming
$25,000 markot value
In
(usingsales ratios to
correct for differences in assessment
each and uniform
practices)
P
100% soles ratio)
%
1975
1975
1974
Community and School
1975
Rank
$ Increase % Increase
1973
Total
Non -School
Total
Home-
Rental
District Number
Est.
High(1) to
in 1975
In 1975
Sales
Mill
Debt
Mill
stead
Res.
Tax
Low(88)
from 1974 from 1974
Ratio
Rate
Mills
Rate
Andover (11)
$369
77
$32
9.6%
93.0%
89.07
.49
81.37
$405
$891
Anoka (11)
458
30
38
9.0
91.4
106.64
5.09
99.75
549
1066
Apple Valley (621)
401
64
35
9.6
86.3
104.09
3.41
94.31
529
1041
Arden Hills (621)
413
54
40
10.8
76.8
122.41
6.35
110.36
679
1224
Bayport (834)
382
70
25
7.0
79.6
111.99
.92
104.96
593
1120
Belle Plaine (716)
498
14
36
7.8
78.1
132.15
22.59
121.92
759
1321
Blaine (16)
523
9
124
31.0
95.3
109.72
1.27
92.94
575
1097
Bloomington (271)
476
22
42
9.6
91.3
109.30
7.07
102.49
571
1093
Brooklyn Center (286)
523
10
83
18.8
91.1
116.01
6.25
104.56
626
1160
Brooklyn Pork (279)
491
15
62
14.6
91.3
111.39
5.52
102.57
588
1114
Burnsville (191)
417
49
52
14.4
84.6
105.72
9.85
94.63
542
1057
Champlin (11)
471
24
62
15.3
92.5
106.81
4.58
96.06
551
1068
Chanhassen (112)
482
20
75
18.5
81.9
126.22
3.87
112.72
710
1262
Chaska (112)
563
5
75
15.4
87.3
128.09
3.97
117.28
725
1281
Circle Pines (12)
603
2
-80
-11.7
92.2
125.08
5.21
135.80
701
1251
Columbia Heights (13)
435
35
34
8.4
93.0
101.30
2.85
94.94
506
1013
Columbus Township (831)
369
76
45
13.7
83.0
102.11
1.50
89.78
512
1021
Coon Rapids (11)
499
13
95
23.5
95.1
106.87
2.88
93.12
551
1069
Corcoran (877)
420
44
13
3.3
92.7
99.43
3.44
96.44
490
994
Cottage Grove (833)
409
59
80
24.5
83.4
110.59
3.81
89.07
582
1106
Crystal (281)
417
47
27
7.0
90.7
100.72
4.37
94.19
501
1007
Dayton (11)
424
Al
41
10.8
95.1
97.10
3.26
87.81
471
971
Deephaven (276)
482
19
53
12.4
90.1
111.97
6.37
103.85
593
1120
Eagan (197)
347
83
17
5.1
83.1
94.03
3.53
89.18
446
940
East Bethel (15)
394
67
20
5.4
90.1
98.89
.49
93.96
486
989
Eden Prairie (272)
413
55
29
7.5
90.7
98.97
5.14
91.57
487
990
Edina (273)
399
66
32
8.6
95.9
90.45
3.31
83.23
420
904
Excelsior (276)
578
3
93
19.1
95.6
116.31
10.14
104.35
629
1163
Falcon Heights (623)
405
60
38
10.5
78.0
118.38
5.19
108.00
646
1184
Farmington (192)
419
46
19
4.6
78.6
115.73
12.23
112.75
624
1157
Forest Lake (831)
464
28
61
15.2
73.6
136.82
18.26
117.80
797
1368
Forest lake Township (831)
362
78
57
18.7
75.9
110.52
3.94
93.60
681
1105
Fridley (14)
420
45
50
13.5
91.0
102.00
1.28
91.15
511
1020
Golden Valley (275)
466
27
37
8.5
90.5
109.14
6.24
102.83
570
1091
Ham Lake (11)
384
68
47
14.0
88.0
99.26
.49
87.14
489
993
Hastings (200)
334
86
9
2.9
78.3
98.30
2.76
95.46
481
983
Hopkins (274)
546
7
56
11.4
93.7
115.02
3.64
107.62
618
1150
Hugo (624)
429
37
26
6:5
79.7
122.24
2.91
117.91
677
1222
Inver Grove Heights (199)
348
82
55
18.6
82.5
95.06
3.59
80.89
454
951
Lake Elmo (834)
383
69
25
7.0
78.9
111.24
3.93
103.98
587
1112
Lakeville (194)
414
52
8
2.0
86.8
107.42
1.43
104.23
556
1074
Lauderdale (623)
371
75
36
10.7
74.8
115.90
3.48
105.13
625
1159
Lino Lakes (12)
487
17
-61
-11.1
85.7
119.92
3.57
128.90
658
1199
Little Canada (623)
376
72
41
12.3
74.4
116.82
5.31
105.07
633
1168
Mahtomedi (832)
427
39
47
12.3
74.9
131.70
5.92
116.79
755
1317
Maple Grove (279)
473
23
48
11.4
90.4
110.16
6.02
101.63
578
1102
Maplewood (622)
417
48
39
10.2
75.6
127.35
5.22
115.97
719
1273
Medina (278)
516
12
79
18.1
91.2
114.94
6.71
104.13
618
1149
Mendota Heights 19
343
84
9
2.7
81.4
96.75
2.10
93.19
468
968
Minneapolis (1)
650
1
106
19.4
89.7
136.02
.13.24
121.27
790
1360
Minnetonka (276)
519
11
64
14.0
91.4
115.04
6.94
106.37
618
1150
Minnetrista (277)
547
6
64
13.3
92.0
117.90
3.89
109.24
642
1179
Mound (277)
577
4
88
18.0
94.0
118.67
3.26
107.09
648
1187
Mounds View (621)
428
38
44
11.4
75.3
129.45
7.59
116.02
736
1294
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7:30-8:30 A.M.
Thursday, April 10
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LEAGUE ELECTION
(Continued from page 1)
eight, including giving all eight votes
to one candidate.
In addition to nominees selected by
the nominating committee, League
by-laws allow others to be nominated
by petition. Any League member can
be nominated upon written petition of
25 members sent to the secretary of
the League at least 25 days (April
6) before the election. If a member's
signature appears on more petitions
than there are board members to be
elected, all of the signatures of that
member will be invalid.
The League secretary is Fred Cady,
Honeywell, Inc., 2701 4th Avenue
South, Minneapolis, MN 55408.
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March 26, 1975 CITIZENS LEAGUE NEWS
ESTIMATED TAXES ON $25,000 HOMESTEAD, 1975 & 1974
COMMUNITIES OVER 21500 POPULATION IN METRO AREA
$415
(using sales ratios to correct for differences in assessment practices)
$51
1975 1975
1974
1975 Rank $ Increase % Increase 1973 Total Non -School
Total
Community and School Est. High(1) to in 1975 in 1975 Sales Mill Debt
Mill
District Number Tax Low(88) from 1974 from 1974 Ratio Rate Mills
Rate
Page 3
How 1975 Homestead
and Rental Residential
axes Compare (assuming
,25,000 market value In
each case and uniform
100% sales ratio)
New Brighton (621)
$415
51
$51
14.0%
75.1%
127.68
5.40
112.40
New Hope (281)
454
32
38
9.1
95.9
100.00
6.79
92.81
Newport (833)
410
58
77
23.2
80.5
113.16
7.60
90.13
North Oaks (621)
330
87
38
12.9
68.4
117.01
2.51
104.03
'North St. Paul (622)
404
61
37
10.1
74.1
125.96
5.93
115.54
Oakdale (622)
491
16
37
8.2
83.4
124.79
8.10
118.44
Oak Grove Township (15)
358
79
23
6.8
88.6
91.91
.49
86.16
Orono (278)
480
21
65
15.5
89.9
112.02
3.90
102.75
Osseo (279)
444
33
35
8.6
90.6
105.73
6.69
97.07
Plymouth (284)
412
57
62
17.8
90.9
99.87
3.41
84.10
Prior Lake (719)
336
85
-11
-3.2
71.3
107.03
9.10
109.98
Ramsey (11)
351
81
39
12.5
87.2
91.88
.49
81.81
Richfield (280)
470
25
61
15.6
91.3
108.47
3.27
99.08
Robbinsdale (281)
482
18
57
13.3
94.2
105.96
3.26
98.51
Rosemount (196)
399
65
82
25.6
82.9
107.83
4.99
87.42
Roseville (623)
417
50
32
8.4
78.3
120.35
6.46
110.47
St. Anthony (282)
423
42
17
4.1
91.6
101.24
3.97
97.43
St. Louis Park (283)
456
31
14
3.3
90.2
107.23
9.19
104.10
St. Paul (625)
531
8
79
17.4
76.4
146.54
18.64
127.33
St. Paul Park (833)
435
34
85
24.2
81.4
113.36
13.94
89.93
Savage (191)
381
71
35
10.1
77.2
113.00
4.80
102.50
Shakopee (720)
357
80
33
10.2
73.5
114.34
3.12
103.64
Shoreview (621)
403
62
49
13.7
73.6
127.56
5.25
113.30
Shorewood (276)
469
26
56
13.6
89.2
111.54
5.87
102.26
South St. Paul (6)
459
29
-15
-3.1
80.0
126.10
10.23
128.73
Spring Lake Park (16)
414
53
61
17.4
88.8
104.37
1.22
89.62
Spring Lake Township (719) 272
88
7
2.7
71.1
91.80
1.67
91.80
Stillwater (834)
412
56
14
3.5
76.9
123.90
4.01
119.17
Vadnais Heights (624)
431
36
11
2.5
70.0
140.68
12.36
135.15
Wayzata (284)
427
40
70
19.5
92.9
100.30
4.16
83.68
West St. Paul (197)
375
73
21
5.9
78.5
106.65
7.24
101.03
White Bear Lake (624)
420
43
22
5.4
70.3
140.40
7.03
133.30
White Bear Township (624)
402
63
26
6.8
75.5
124.89
2.73
117.60
Woodbury (833)
374
74
69
22.7
77.7
109.16
5.96
88.28
PROPERTY TAX
(Continued from page 1)
Chaska (112) 563
Minnetrista (277) 547
Hopkins (274) 546
St. Paul (625) 531
Blaine (16) 523
Brooklyn Center (286) 523
Some localities have few, if any,
homes selling as low as $25,000. But
the table can be used to show the
estimated tax on the first $25,000 of
value of a homestead in each locality.
Differences in taxes can be attrib-
uted to mill rates and assessment
levels which, in turn, are related to
(a) the overall property tax value of a
community and (b) the percentage of
this value levied in property taxes by
the overlapping governmental units
-school districts, cities, counties, and
special districts -to pay for the vary-
ing services they provide and the staffs
they retain.
The impact of assessment levels is
clearly evident in the comparison be-
tween Minneapolis and St. Paul. St.
Paul's mill rate is highest in the met-
ropolitan area, 146.54 mills. Minne-
apolis' rate, 136.02 mills, is fifth high-
est. Yet on the chart of estimated
taxes, St. Paul is eighth and Minne-
apolis is first. The reason lies in the
sales ratio. The ratio for Minneapolis
is 89.7 per cent and for St. Paul, 76.4
per cent.
The decrease in estimated taxes in
Circle Pines and Lino Lakes in 1975
is because of a special one-time, 13 -
mill levy by School District No. 12
in 1974.
This is the first year mill rates are
being calculated with the impact of
the fiscal disparities law. This law
provides that all localities in the
seven -county area will share in 40
per cent of the net growth of com-
mercial -industrial valuation since 1971.
Net gainers in valuation under the
fiscal disparities law have lower mill
rates than they otherwise would have
and vice -versa.
A separate type of impact as a re-
sult of the fiscal disparities law is felt
by commercial -industrial property. A
portion of commercial -industrial valu-
ation in every municipality will bear
the same cumulative areawide mill
rate, which in 1975 is 121.49 mills.
For example, in Minneapolis, about
Home- _Rental
stead Res.
$722 $1277
495 1000
603 1132
634 1170
708 1260
698 1248
429 919
594 1120
542 1057
494 999
553 1070
428 919
564 1085
544 1060
559 1078
662 1203
505 1012
554 1072
877 1465
605 1134
602 1130
613 1143
721 1276
590 1116
709 1261
531 1044
428 918
691 1239
829 1407
497 1003
550 1067
826 1404
699 1249
570 1092
3 per cent of the valuation of each
parcel of commercial -industrial prop-
erty will bear the areawide mill rate,
and the balance, the Minneapolis local
rate. In St. Paul, the percentage bear-
ing the areawide rate will be about
2.3 per cent. It should be clarified that
the areawide rate is applied only to
commercial -industrial property.
Energy Conference
Set for April 18-19
John Sawhill, former Federal En-
ergy Administrator, will keynote a
two-day conference on energy conser-
vation scheduled for April 18 and 19
at the University of Minnesota.
The conference is being sponsored
by the Minnesota League of Women
Voters and the University's Depart-
ment of Conferences. The Citizens
League is one of twelve co -sponsoring
organizations.
Persons desiring further informs=
tion on the conference should call or
write the University Department of
Conferences, 211 Nolte Center, U of
M, Minneapolis, MN 55455; 373=
3685.
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MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Fire No. 75-7 thru 75-8 Month of February 19 75
FIRE ALARMS ESTIMATED DAMAGE
TYPE NUMBER BUILDING CONTENTS
Industry
Building 1
Vehicle 1
Grass
Other
False Alarms
Totals 2 ---
LOCATION OF FIRE ALARMS
NUMBER DATE BILLED AMT. OF BILLING
Mendota Heights 2 xxxxx x XXXXXXxxx
Village of Mendota
Sunfish Lake
Lilydale
WORK PERFORMED: MAN HOURS
Fire Calls 32
Meetings 36
Drills 32
Truck, equipment & Station maintenance 23
Special Training 42 (State Instructor)
Administrative 27
Total Man Hours 192
PERSONAL INJURY - -
REMARKS -
By A. Siebell
City of Mendota Heights
Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
February 26;,. 1975
Present
Finn Witt Selander
mills, Pranzmeier Howe,
Shipman N,4urphy
A. Approval of Minutes
January 22.,1975 minutes approved unanimously.
B.. Election of Officers
Chairperson - Kevin Howe
Vice -Chairperson - Jerry Finn
Secretary- Mary Mills=
C.. Winter Recreation
Absent
Lundeen
i
Selander reported that the year was a successful one. There was discussion
that the village not maintain rinks after this day due to lack of interest
and unpredictability of weather.. Moved by Witt. Seconded by Shinman. Passed..
D.. Furlong Addition
Mr. Biessener explained how three vacant lots were being used for a
baseball field.. He would like to have the Village hel- in -making the
rD
land level for a field for the junior -senior age group,
Action: Franzmeier to survey the area with Biessener to see what needs
to be done., -and Biessener to check on getting a release from owner.
F.. Park --A Rama
Possibilities of co -chairperson discussed to help share responsibilities..
Suggested contact be made with Dorothy Hughes.
The Fire department has again expressed interest in participation..
G.. Mend -Eagan Baseball
Request was rmad6 for availability of fields. Selander to organize.
H.. Valley view Park Site
Discussion with several residents from area asking that the Village
acquire -land for a park. They pointed out that there are 300 children
and Rogers Lake too far they felt. They suggested that 2 lots near the
power lines be made available for skating rink and tennis courts.
Action; Valley View group was asked to establish priorities, state what
they feel they need, and how they plan to maintain it.
- Witt to analize similar needs and suitable property at
Callahan :Marie area..
- Will establish priorities at next meeting..
I.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 25, 1975
The,regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was
called to order at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 25, 1975, -by Acting Chairman
Culligan.
The following members were present: Culligan, Stefani, Clemens,
Wheeler, Crecelius, City Administrator Johnson, and City Planner Steve Ryan.
Commission members Ridder and Schneeman were absent.
The minutes of the February 25, 1975, meeting were submitted to the
members with the agenda. Crecelius moved the minutes be approved as written
and Wheeler seconded. All ayes.
CASE NO. 74-25 Mr. Peterson had submitted new surveyor's and plat plans to
the Commission and appeared for reconsideration of his
variance application. After some discussion, Wheeler made
a motion to recommend approval of three variances; 2,483 Sq.
Ft. on Lot size, 10 feet on front yard and 5 feet on rear yard. Crecelius
seconded. All ayes..
CASE NO. 74-25 Chairman Culligan called on Mr. Nielsen who explained to the
Commission that he has hired a drainage engineer and his report
will include the elevations at the corners of each lot. Mr.
Nielsen was concerned as to anything else he should be required
to do before getting the final plat plans from his surveyor.
Mr. Mikkelson identified himself as an adjacent property owner and is
concerned with the contemplated stub street which runs into his property.
Mrs. Gebhart was also present and expressed concern for herself and Dr.
Lilliberg, as they are also adjacent property owners. After a short discussion,
Wheeler moved the Hearing be continued until the April 22nd meeting. Stefani
seconded the motion. All ayes.
CASE NO. 74-16 Harvey Bream explained his plans for 16 townhouses on the,
BREAM southwest quadrant of Eagle Ridge. Steve Ryan was called on
to explain the original plans and changes. It was noted that
the proposal was substantially as originally planned and
approved in 1969.After explanations by Mr. Bream and discussion
with the Commission, Wheeler moved they recommend approval of the concept plans.
Clemens seconded. All ayes.
Mr. Bream also introduced his intentions to develop the -property west
of Somerset Park. He questioned the City's plans concerning Wachtler, and
was advised that the City would consider a platting scheme omitting Wachtler
north of Marie.
7
Minutes
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March 25, 1975
CASE NO. 75-3 Mrs. Lambert explained her variance application. Mr. Robert
Klein, Lambert's immediate neighbor, was present and voiced
his objection to having a driveway just 10 feet from his
bedroom windows. After discussion, Wheeler made a motion to
recommend approval of the variance with the stipulation that the driveway
be placed on the South side of the house. Clemen's seconded the motion.
All ayes.
CASE NO. 74-20 Dick Sheehy explained his latest drainage proposal, reflecting
4:1 slopes, no fencing, and surface run-off. Mr. Johnson
read portions of a letter from the Minnesota Highway Department
concurring in the deletion of a fence. After some discussion,
Clemens moved to recommend approval of the 4:1 slope and no fence, with the
other conditions remaining applicable as previously iterated, namely:
2. Surface drainage allowed on existing bituminous parking
lot, however, all drains into the pond shall be through
underground piping; ie, pickup points shall be located along
north side of existing lot and on proposed building site.
3. Proposed building site shall be curbed and drained to
prevent any water draining directly into the existing drainage
way. Fill slopes shall be 3:1, completely covered with
vegetation to prevent erosion and located in such a manner
so as not to interfere with existing drainage capacity.
4. Additional landscaping in the form of at least nine
2 - 231 inch green ash trees shall be added to the existing
shopping center site.
Wheeler seconded the motion. All ayes.
Mr. Johnson explained to the Commission a Proposed Registered Land
Survey for Ivy Hills, 2nd Addition, which James L. Kurth had submitted.
He noted corrections on Lots 10 and 12 of which the property owners are
aware.
It was agreed to postpone the review of the Subdivision Ordinance.
A Special Work Meeting date was set for April 8, 1975, at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURN Clemens moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Wheeler seconded the
motion. All ayes.
MEMO
To: Planning Commission
From: Chester Pearson
Public Works Inspector
Re: Case #75-1 Lance Petersen
r
After reviewing the.above mentioned application, I
submit to you the following findings:
1. The location of the structure should present no
problems even though a front yard setback variance would
be required. In checking the clear area in front of the
lots to the curb, we find that these lots combined with
R.O.W. area behind a 15' boulevard would give an area of
20,700 square feet. This would appear to be adequate.
I doubt if this area would change to any degree in the
near future.
2. The sewer and water services for 692 Freeway
Road (Lot 9, Blk 4, Jefferson Heights Add'n.) do cross
Lot 9. We would need a permanent utility easement across
the West 45 feet of Lot 9 for these services.
3. I would like to remind you again that these are
tax forfeit lots and there were assessments against the
property.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Dakota County, Minnesota
a HT
RESOLUTION NO. Ow
RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCE
WHEREAS, the minimum area required for a buildable lot an R-1 District
as defined by Section 7.4(3) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mendota
Heights is 15, 000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, a parcel of property described as Lots 8 and 9, Block 2,
Mortensen's Addition consists of 12,517 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received an application requesting a variance
from the lot size requirement to allow construction of a.single family dwelling
on said property; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that variances from the setback requirements
would also be necessary for residential construction on said property; and
WHEREAS, it is the finding of the City Council that the granting of said
variances will not adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the
community nor will the approval of the variances ultimately cause any adverse
effect on existing traffic patterns or impair established properly values in
the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, it is the determination of the Council that granting of said
variances will in no respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Mendota Heights; -
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights that the application for a 2,483 square foot variance from the lot size
requirement as well as a five foot variance from the rear yard requirement and
a ten foot variance from the front yard setback requirement be granted subject
to the following stipulations;
a. The granting to the City of a utility easement over
the West 45 feet of Lot 9, Block 2, Mortensen's Addition;
b. In addition to all required permit costs, Service
Availability Charge and tapping charges, the availability
of sanitary sewer and water services shall be subject to
a connection charge of $1,645.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such variances shall not merely serve as a
convenience to the applicant, but shall be granted in order to provide the
potentiality for utilization of the public facilities available to said
property.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this First day of
April, 1975. 1
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ATTEST:
By
Donald L. Huber, Mayor
G.M. Radabaugh
Clerk -Treasurer
r MIDWEST PLANNING AND RESEARCH. INC.
:t E A N D P L A N N I N G A N D U R B A N R E S E A R C H C O N S U l T A N T 5
2101 Hennepin Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 Telephone: (612) 374-3030
March 24, 1975
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Mendota Heights Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen Ryan
RE: ` Eagle Ridge Townhouses
The intention of this report is to outline the review elements provided for in the
Mendota Heights Zoning Ordinance as they relate to the above referenced develop-
ment and the overall PUD development in which this development is incorporated
and highlight those elements of the zoning restrictions which appear not to be
complied with in the proposed plan.
The overall PUD was presented and received favorable review from the City nearly
5 to 6 years ago. Since that time several of the approved development stages have
undergone construction and are completed at this time. As a result, however, of
my not being involved with the Eagle Ridge PUD until this time, my overall know-
ledge of the background details is undoubtedly lacking and this may result in my
covering review elements which have already been satisfied.
With regard to the consistency between the proposed plan and the approved general
PUD plan, I find the following:
1. The proposed plan appears to be consistent in all major elements, however,
there are some minor changes in the number of parking spaces provided
(decreased slightly), and the side yard set back abutting the existing
multi -family structure (decreased).
With regard to the PUD provisions of the Mendota Heights Zoning Ordinance:
1. Section 19.2(4)c - Performance Requirement - I have no indication of
whether or not this section has been satisfied, though a performance
bond would be desirable in fulfilling the landscaping screening
improvements as required.
Mendota Heights Planning Commission
March 24, 1975 Page Two
2. Section 19.6(1) - Development Schedule - I have no indication of compliance
though this is seen as critical in the development of a PUD.
3. Section 19.6(2)b and c - Public Dedication and Open Space Preservation -
Once again, I have no indication of compliance, though the general PUD
plan appears to include a reasonable amount of open space and recreational
area. Section 19.13 and 19.14 also address the elements of open space
agreement, however, I have no indication as to whether this has been
satisfied.
4. Section 19.6(2)d - Elevation and Perspective Drawings - I have not received
any drawings which would satisfy this requirement, however, the developer
has indicated that this townhouse development would be visually consistent
with the other townhouses in the PUD.
5. Section 19.6(2)f - Agreements and Covenants - 1 have no indication of what
agreements have been signed nor covenants filed against the property, though
this element is critical to the successful completion of a good PUD.
6. Section 19.6(2)9.3 - Landscape Plan - I have received no landscape plan,
however, unless this has been satisfied previously, a plan should be approved
prior to building permit issuance.
7. Section 19.10(2) - Plan Amendment - As mentioned above, some minor changes
have occurred in the proposed plan, though it is questionable whether they
are substantial enough to require overall PUD plan amendment.
8. Section 19.11 - Development Schedule - Though I have no accurate indication
as to whether or not this section is being satisfied throughout the development
process, it would appear that much of housing development is occurring prior
to the improvement of open space areas and introduction of recreational
facilities. I would also comment though once again not knowing what
agreements have been made in the past, that the amount of recreational
facilities for the number of housing units proposed may be less than adequate.
With regard to R-3 Zoning District provisions:
1. Neither the front nor side yard set backs are in compliance, however these
restrictions are typically suspended in a PUD situation. As I mentioned above
the proposed plan shows a decreased side yard set back from the initial overall
PUD plan. This change in conjunction with the minimal set back on the
abutting multi -family structure may be cause to -require further review on the
proposed development.
Mendota Heights Planning Commission
March 24, 1975 Page Three
With regard to the parking provisions of the Zoning Ordinance:
1 . Section 10.5(3) - Driveway Design - Unless previously negotiated and agreed
upon, the driveways (20 feet wide) are in violation with this section (24 feet
wide required).
In addition to the above listed review elements, the sections covering architectural
control (10.6) and structural, electrical, mechanical controls (10.7) should be
complied with prior to any formal approval . Once again, however, I have no
indication as to whether or not these sections have been satisfied previously or
as a matter of adopted procedure, will be reviewed following initial plat approval.
Those eiements not specifically addressed in this report, including lot area, number of
dwelling units, number of parking spaces provided, etc., were reviewed and were
found to be in complete compliance with the appropriate zoning ordinance sections.
As I indicated to Orville Johnson, I will have looked at the site and attempted to
gather other pertinent background information for the next Planning Commission
meeting so that if it is necessary I will be capable of responding in more detail at
that time.
ECECENED
MAR 191975
Applicant
Name:
Case No. % S—
City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION
of.
PLANNING REQUEST
.= Date of Application /�
Fee Paid SJ.-G� Ci'1�
Last First Initial
Address: 2 2,3 -7APXG /y.,e7 /,j Z v,p,DT{j %rT,C 41,4/ cj J` /Z ZS
Number and Street City . -- State Zip Code
Owner
Name: T -TZ R A
Last First Initial
Address: ;� z 3 7 4R -?C, AJC---` M,4�ti.00'5 Wg7U N,, f6 -1 --
Number and Street City State Zip.Code
Street Location of Property in Question
Legal Description.of.Property:
Type of Request: Rezoning
Variance
Conditional Use Permit
Subdivision Approval
Plan Approval
Other (Specify)
Applicable Village Ordinance Number- Section
Present Zoning of Property:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Zoning of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
Number of people intended to live or work on premises:
Number of off-street parking spaces proposed
I hereby',declare that all statements made in this request and on
additional material are true.
the
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Sign9ture of Applicant
-;?,-7
Date
Received by ( title )
Note: The following plans shall be drawn and attached to th.is..application:
A. Applications involving a Rezoning or a Conditional Use Permit
shall submit the following plans:
Date Received Initial
1. Site Development Plan
2. Dimension Plan
3. Landscape Plan
4. Grading Plan
B. Applications involving a Variance 'shall. submit the following:
1. Sketch Plan -�
2. Abstractors Certificate
(If variance Involves cutting
of existing parcel into two
or more lots.)
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
March 21, 1975
TO: Planning Commission M -
FROM: Chester Pearson, Public Works Inspector
SUBJECT: Case No. 75-3 - Lambert
In reviewing the above application, I found that the submitted
drawings left some questions unanswered. I did contact Mrs. Lambert by
phone, and received some additional information from her.
First of all, in 1971, a building permit was applied for and issued
for this property to convert the attached garage into a family room. The
owner's interest at that time was to construct a detached garage in the
back yard at some future date. I could not find any evidence of a variance
being required or requested at that time.
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This brings us to the application now before you. I submit to you
the following comments:
1. The drawings submitted were very poor on scale measurements,
details, etc. There is no distance given for the area between
the garage and the property line where the proposed driveway would
be constructed.
2. The actual location of the garage in the back yard does not -
appear objectionable to me. The size of 22 x 26 feet seems large,
however, with two cars and lawn and snow equipment, I'm sure the
space would be utilized.
3. The access to the garage is where I get somewhat concerned for
the following reasons:
a. The driveway surface would have to be extended right to
the property line.
b. The driveway would be 10 feet away from the neighbors
bedroom window.
c. The snow would be a problem because of lack of storage
space.
In summation, I feel that a garage in Minnesota is a very worthwhile
and desirable investment. Because of the reasons stated, however, I would
find it difficult to recommend granting this variance unless some documentary
evidence were submitted indicating that the neighbors involved are in complete
agreement with the proposal before you.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
TO: City Council
March 26, 1975
FROM: Orvil J. Johnson
City Administrator
SUBJECT: Plat Correction, Ivy Falls Second Addition
Surveyor James L. Kurth advised me about a month ago that a
correction in the platting was necessary on Sylvandale Court south.
The attached print represents his corrective efforts. Ownership of
the tracts is as follows:
Tract A -- Mr. & Mrs. Roman Scibora
Tract B -- Mr. & Mrs. John E. Bergstedt
Tract C -- Clapp-Thomssen
Since no change was made on Tract B, Bergstedt was not contacted,
however the other two owners were contacted by telephone and acknowledged
the need for this correction, acknowledged that Kurth had informed them
and that lie was handling the entire matter. Both Mrs. Scibora and
Ed Clapp indicated their approval to the correction.
This matter was discussed briefly with the Planning Commission
members on March 25 and they concurred with my recommendation that
the normal hearings and ordinance requirements be waived for this
corrective measure. The matter is therefore submitted to the Council for
consideration, and I recommend approval of the registered land survey as
presented.
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Mr. Orvil L. Johnson
City Administrator
City of Mendota Heights
750 South Plaza Drive
St. Paul, Minnesota 55120
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Dear Mr. Johnson:'
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HA ® 0 U r AIAR 31 1975
Re: Revised Proposal for Mendota Heights Mapping --Our File No. 1449485-74—A
Our recent discussion of your mapping requirements suggests that a revision
of our earlier proposal would now be appropriate. The major changes covered
by this revision are:
I. Mapping will be at 200 feet per inch instead of 100 feet per inch.
2. Control cost has been reduced to reflect economies realized by
improved methods and use of vertical data from the City Engineer.
3. A quotation for photographic half—section sheets on paper and
mylar at 200 feet per inch.
The horizontal control will be obtained by our field crew under the direction
of Edward H. Sun'de, a registered land surveyor and company vice president. A
certificate of survey with coordinate values will be registered with the City
of Mendota Heights with descriptions and reference ties. Horizontal control
will be tied to the Minnesota State Plane Coordinate System.
Maps will be compiled from photography obtained last Fall. The map scale will
be ITT = 200T with two—foot contour intervals. The maps will include spot
elevations at road intersections, buildings, drainage courses, shore lines,
large isolated trees, wood lines and all other major planimetric features
visible on the aerial photography. Along the steep river bluffs, contours
will be limited to ten—foot index contours. Benches near the bluffs will
be contoured as usual.
The basic mapping format will be half—section sheets. A large sheet size of
24TT x 36TT will be used to allow adjustment of the area covered by a single
sheet. This will eliminate separate sheets for small, odd—sized and partial
sections. A five inch grid will be shown and all basic control plotted on
the map sheets. The final sheets will be pencil manuscripts on mylar material.
Photographically produced half—section sheets will be prepared to give the
same coverage as corresponding map sheets. Paper prints enlarged to the
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Airlake Industrial Park, 8330-220 St. W., Lakeville, Minnesota 55044, Phone (612) 469-4481
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Mr. Orvil L. Johnson
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final scale provide the best pictorial resolution;; a screened print on mylar
material offers the advantage of being reproducible at low cost. The complete
set of half—section sheets will include one of each.
Prices are quoted separately for three work items, with payment to follow the
completion of each item. Should the City wish to extend the completion of
Item 3, Map Compilation, beyond the end of 1975, it may be necessary to
negotiate an increase in price to. -reflect increases in our costs. In any
event, the invoices will be submitted at 30—day intervals for the map sheets
completed during that period.
Item I. Aerial photography and horizontal control $5,900.00
Item 2. One full set of 20 photographic half—section
sheets including one each on paper and mylar $ 945.00
Item 2A. Additional half—section sheets
Paper $21.00 each
Mylar $32.00 each
Both $45.00 pair
Item 3. Map compilation
$2.50 per acre
Total cost of this service extended to a mapping area of _5920 acres would be
$21,645.00. We look forward to developing a working relationship that will
continue to satisfy your photographic and mapping requirements.
Very truly yours,
HARRY S. JOHNSON COMPANIES, INC.
David S. Hanson
Director of Photogrammetry
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING SF 939
WHEREAS, the depressed condition of the housing industry is
more of a national problem than a local and regional problem, and
attempting to deal with such a national problem on a local scale would
add confusion to an already confused situation; and
WHEREAS, it has been charged but unsubstantiated that minimum lot
and house size and other various local regulations are the major cause
of high cost housing and singling out local regulations without regard
to other more important factors in the cost of housing is questionable
in itself; and
WHEREAS, S.F. 939 attempts to solve the high housing cost problem
by unfairly and incorrectly singling out local government regulations
as the major factor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights opposes the passage of SF 939 for the reasons enumerated
and supports, instead, the following recommendation contained in the
Development Framework Chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide:
"The State Legislature should charge the Metropolitan
Council to convene the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities, the Minnesota Housing Institute and
other concerned groups, as necessary, in an
examination and review of the effects of governmental
regulations, taxes, financing and industry practices
on the cost of housing in the metropolitan area. The
Council should be charged with recommending legislation
to solve any problems that are identified in the study."
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this First day of
April, 1975.
By
ATTEST:
G.M. Radabaugh
Clerk -Treasurer
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Donald L. Huber
Mayor
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1437 MARSHALL AVENUE
March 26, 1975
BETTENBURG TOWNSEND STOLTE & COMB, INC
• SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55104 • TEL. 646-25se AREA CODE 612
ARCHITECTS E N G I N E E R S K L A N N E R S
Mr. Orvil J. Johnson, Administrator
City of Mendota Heights
750 South Plaza Drive
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55120
Subject: Mendota Heights
Sewers, Water, Streets
Improvement 73 Project 2 (Marie Avenue)
BTSC Job No. 7237
Dear Orvil:
Enclosed herewith for Council approval are four (4) copies of
Change Order No. 2 for the above project which have already been
signed by the Contractor.
Also enclosed are two (2) sets of Revised Sheets 1111, 16R, 17R, 18R
and 1911 to be attached to Sets 2 and 12 of construction drawings
assigned to Mendota Heights.
When the change orders have been approved, please send one copy
to the Contractor, two copies to this office and retain one copy
for City files. (tle
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Architects and Engineers
1437 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
To: Fischer Sand
6801 - 150th
Apple Valley,
21 March 1975
ORDER FOR A CHANGE IN CONTRACT
and Aggregate, Inc.
Street West
Minnesota 55124
Subject: CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
Sewers, Water, Streets
Improvement No. 73 Project No. 2 (Marie Avenue)
BTSC Job No. 7237
Gentlemen:
The following work deviating from the basic contract for the above project
shall become a part of that contract and shall comply with the drawings
and specifications for the project:
1. So as to avoid the destruction of certain trees now within the con-
struction limits of the above project, the alignment and grades of the
westerly portion of Marie Avenue shall be constructed as shown on revised
sheets 11R, 16R, 17R, 18R and 19R of the construction drawings, dated
March 6, 1975. The various items of work will be measured and paid for
as specified and as indicated in the bid proposal. One item not included
in the bid proposal consists of the construction of retaining walls,
either dry stone or 6" x 6" timbers, as directed. The Contractor shall
construct approximately 2,000 square feet of retaining wall, as directed,
at the unit price of $5.00 per square foot.
2. In the course of obtaining a construction permit from the Department
of Natural Resources, a part of that permit required the construction
of a desilting basin downstream from the project work in the Interstate
Valley. As directed, the Contractor shall construct a one acre basin on
City park land adjacent to the street project. Work items shall be
accomplished at the following estimated quantities and unit prices:
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BTSC JOB NO. 7237
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On the basis of the above established quantities and unit prices and the
unit prices lndtcated in the contract, the addition of the above work
will increase the total contra c/
amount by approximately $34*400.00.
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A R C H I T E C T S ENGINEERS- P LA N N E R S
March 26, 1975
Mr. Orvil J. Johnson, Administrator
City of Mendota Heights P
750 South Plaza Drive
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55120. }
Subject: Mendota HetgEas
Feas.'1t 0 ity' Study
Street Construction
Clement -Vandal] Area
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Dear Orvil:
Subsequent to the submission of our 14 February 1975 feasibility .report
with regard to the above project, a study session was held at which time
certain decisions with regard to street construction in the Clement -
Vandal] area were reached. We herewith submit a revised feasibility
report which includes some of these decisions, as shown on the attached
drawings. The proposed work encompasses streets in the area bounded by
Emerson Avenue, Wentworth Avenue, Dodd Road and the Cherry Hills Sub-
division.
Streets in,the area have not been previously constructed on a formal
basis and with maintenance costs continually rising, it is necessary to
look into the need for upgrading the streets to standards being used in
other'parts of the City: ,
Mr••Orvil J. Johnson - 2 - March -26, 1975
Existing gravel streets vary,- in Ki,dth_ from '18 to .22 feet. Surface
drainage is carried in open ditches or just spreads out over the ground
surface. fn a fev instances, ponding problems are apparent. fn some
instances., ex%sttng roadways -are not centered on the street right of way.
As part of this proposed project, we are suggesting the construction of
a gravel roadway on the extension of Upper Colonial Drive from Cherry
Kills to Clement Street and on Clement to 3rd Avenue. Because of the poor
subsoil conditions on the above proposed alignment, we suggest that
an oiled gravel surface be placed for the time being. After two or three
years of settlement, a hard surfaced street can then be installed.
This report will give consideration to:
1. The proposed construction of 30 and 36 foot wide bituminous surfaced
streets with concrete curb and gutter, as shown on the plan.
2. The limitation of street width. on Laura and Brookside where potential
construction difficulties make it more feasible to build a narrow country
style street, and on 3rd Avenue west of Clement where a 40 foot right of
way limits the street width and type.
3. The proposed construction of an extension of Upper Colonial Drive in
Cherry Hills to Clement Street and Clement from Upper Colonial Drive
extended to 3rd Avenue.
4. Limited construction on Clement Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues
because of an existing steep grade adjacent to 1st Avenue.
5. The installation of underground storm sewers where needed together with
open ditch runoff as required.
Mr.
Orvil J. Johnson
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March 26,
1975
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The proposed tnclus.ion
of drainageway�development
leading away
from
the construction area to Vnter%tate'Valley,.
Attached hereto are two (2) drawings which. indicate:
1. The existing street and uti'li`ty locations.
2. Proposed street, storm sewer and surface water runoff layout.
As shown on the attacFied drawing, this proposal utilizes 30 and 36 foot
wide bituminous surfaced streets with concrete curbs and gutters except
where physical limitations prohibit such widths. On those streets, we
suggest a 22 foot wide bituminous street surface without curb and gutter.
The proposed 30 foot width is the standard residential width used in the
City. The proposed 36 foot width surface on 1st Avenue from Dodd Road
to Clement Street and on Clement from 1st to Emerson is suggested as a
neighborhood collector street.
As part of this project, we suggest that consideration be given to the
extension of Upper Colonial Drive from Cherry Hills to Clement Street and
on Clement from Upper Colonial to 3rd Avenue as a means of providing
traffic circulation through the area. Although the plat maps do not show
a street at Upper Colonial extended, a 60 foot easement was acquired when
sanitary sewers were installed, thus making the easement available for
street construction. Because of unstable ground conditions in the proposed
location of Upper Colonial extended and on Clement between Upper Colonial
and 3rd Avenue, we suggest that stage construction be utilized on this
Mr. Orvil J. Johnson - 4 March_ 26, 1975
street and that the. uns tab,l a material be removed and replaced with stab -le
material and that an otled•gravel surface Be installed and used for the
next few years until adequate settlement has been obtained.
As noted on the attached drawing, a segment of bituminous surfacing has
been omittedron Clement Street just south of 1st Avenue. This is being
done because of the steepness of the grade, namely, 12% to 13%• This
grade is comparable to that in the easterly portion of Marie Avenue near
Callahan. With 1st Avenue becoming a neighborhood collector street, the
development of a roadway, south. of 1st Avenue is likely to be dangerous and
is not recommended.
it has been suggested that a bicycle path be installed on the undeveloped
segment of street. Ve do not recommend such action because of the steep
grade. Federal guidelines limit bicycle path grades to 6%.
The installation of curbs and gutters requires the installation of storm
sewers. As part of this project, we have included some storm sewers and
propose the use of existing ditches or drainage ways, where possible, for
removing surface water.
Because it is anticipated that at times large quantities of surface water
will be carried through the proposed storm sewer and dumped into the low
swampy property on the south side of Upper Colonial Drive at Clement Street,
we suggest that certain drainage facilities improvements south of Upper
Colonial Drive extended and through the Wentworth Avenue park southwesterly
to Interstate Valley be installed. This will conform to suggestions in
the Surface Water Management Study that such facilities be improved in
Mr. Orvil J. Johnson 5 March -26, 1975
conjunction urith puUl lc improvement projects. (rte suggest the construction
of a sedimentation pond on private property in the soutfiwest corner of
Upper Colonial extended and Clement together with creek development south-
westerly through the parte and private property toward the corner of Went-
worth and Wachtler, and N a ravine west of Wacfitler leading to the inter-
state Valley Creek. To do this, it will be necessary to acquire a ponding
area, creek cleaning easement or right of way and the right to install
drainage control structures• in the ravine.
To construct streets, install storm sewers and complete drainage improvements
will require the following:
Streets
Bituminous surfacing will require the installation of approximately 33,000
square yards of pavement, 16,500 lineal feet of concrete curb and gutter
and related items at an estimated cost of $250,000.00, including fees and
contingencies• with approximately 11,600 feet of assessable frontage, the
average unit assessable cost comes to $21.55• Because a part of the work
is on narrow streets and most of the work is for standard streets, we
suggest an assessment rate of approximately $10.00 per foot for 22 foot
wide streets, $23.50 per foot for 36 foot wide streets, and $22.15 per foot
for 30 foot wide streets. [f it is determined that all streets with curb
and gutter be assessed at the same rate, we estimate this to be about
$22.50 per assessable foot.
The proposed grading and temporary surfacing of Upper Colonial and Clement
extended will require considerable subsurface preparation and construction
causing more than normal assessment rates for this type of construction.
Mr. Orvil J. Johnson - 6 ^ March 26, 1975
To do this portion of the project wlii cost approximately $25,000 -00 -
With approximately, 1,270. feet of potential assessable frontage, the unit
assessable cost comes -to $19.50 per foot, if 100% assessed.
Storm Sewers
Proposed storm sewers, as shown on the attached drawing, are estimated to
cast $95,500.00. With about 1,604,000 square feet of potential assessable
area, the unit assessable cost is estimated to be $0.06 per square foot.
This is higher than we have experienced on similar projects. The higher unit
cost can be reduced by including street right of way to the total area to be
assessed. 1f City streets are included, tt will add about 25% to the pot-
ential assessable area N the drainage district. Uf the potential area asses-
sment for street right of way is carried on general taxes, or some other
form of financing, it well reduce the assessable rate on private property to
about $0.045 per square foot.
Drainage Facilities
The proposed construction of a sedimentation pond together with creek
cleaning and overflow structures is estimated to cost $30,000.00, not
including easement or land acquisition. It is possible to establish a
large drainage district, greater than the street construction limits, to
assist in paying for improvements of this kind but, because such a policy
decision has not as yet been established, we are not in a position to develop
unit costs or area limits at this time. ft is also possible to pay for such
improvements out of general taxes. We include the above cost figure and
comments to provide incentive for proceeding with improvements of this
nature as a part of major street or utility projects.
Mr. Orv'tl J. Johnson - 7 -
Summary: of CoW B.reakd6wn
Laura, Brookside and 3rd Avenue
22 ft. wide, Country Style
Upper Colonial and Clement
30 foot wide graded street
with gravel surface
All other streets as shown
36' wide on Clement and 1st Avenue
30' wide on all other streets
Sub total for streets
Storm Sewers and Surface Drainage
External Drainage Facilities
Estimated Total Project Cost
March_ 26, 1975
$ 10,715.00
$ 24,667.00
$239,270.00
$274,652.00
$ 95,482.00
$ 30,000.00
$400,134.00
The area under discussion is developing steadily and is in need of upgraded
streets. A project, such as discussed above, its needed and is feasible.
[t is herewith recommended that the Council take steps to initiate a
project by conducting such. hearings as are necessary to authorize a project.
Respec fully submitted,
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1602'SELBY AVENUE, ST. PAU 55104 ` ~`TELffPHONEs 646-6858
SCALE: 1 INCH FEET 742 BUILDERS EXCHANGE BLDG.. MINNEAPOLIS 53402 535-6476
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tDear. Sirs: Eu4Jto'exce!6`ive7`weax a~ '_; ear •on^Cur:''.ears' and an eyesore of cars iri'<front of
�a family -pooh!;_ wires ri3nn ng• in 'a11'=directiono to plug' -in ,:our cars at night in Minnesota
winters, we:'would like, requests: a":va'riance.;,of 'the law• o�aiootage to construct a garage
'in the rear 'of� our property. Tnstead;'oi having;'to•be' 30 -feet 'away from the back property
line, we' would • to be 5;-10 feet a vgy:,from the -)lack"-pfoperty; line, and 10* feet from the
neighbors: We would like,to constructpan,expe�si-ve, neati Babel roofed., matching 22 car
garage with built in storage space':'{witriout igarage,we lack. sufficient storage space for
yard maintenance equipment as itis nol-O .It would be of,matching shake, windows., matching r
There would be a one car driveway up to property line on'•right side,blacktopped, fanning
to a double car drivei�ay when it hits •the, read of.house,neatly to house.The 'existing driv
would be re-blacktopped to match the new one alongside it for parking purposes so we woul
really'be driving down to the back(garage)usually more than at night for final parking an
the morning to get out.It'would be maintained painted and kept .in perfect condition.A hou
minus a garage is' a real 'detrement in the Minnesota treather and if we couldnt have the va
nor this further footage: there w ul-d be no other•_altexpati_ve then to not be able to have
or building a' garage- at the specified 30'dc74nat an angle,,running a.longer and excessive
cost cir vera -a :-aic -#fie- a cru i ik _tbe ssketp-h bttac'hed and really
a terrible eyesore for the neighborhood and the entire back yard almost would be used for
the driveway purposes, taking all the grass, -etc, away and replacing it with blacktop.'
The further back the garage can go, the neater it looks. There is nobody behind us and it would no-
block anybody's view from their livingrooms. To build in on the other side, would mean breaking up
—" blacktop that is already there for this '?urpose, and removing what looks like a
weeping willow tree, the cost of removal would be so highly excessive it would be
ipt. Please highly consider our position as it is most urgent and important to us.
:ea to put anything back there but a neat, clean, hell -maintained structure.
for your c s' ation.
I ZTilyn Tembert
ae Street
,Bights, Minnesota 55120
9551 or at home 454-7375
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RECEIVED
FROM THE OFFICE OF
MAR 17 1975
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PAUL R. MCLAOAN &. SON
Zertif233 Dakota Avenue WEST ST. PAUL, MINN. 55118
Minne,ota Registered Land Surveyors
Df *urbI Hereby Certify that this plat shows a survey made by me or under my
direct supervisian of the property described on this plat, and that the corners are
correctly placed as shown. and that all locations, encroachments, etc., have been
correctly shown.
Surveyed For Lance Peterson WAYNE McLAGAN, Consultant
Date January 22, 31, 1975
Scale.. 1 inch 50 feet
Minn. Reg.`'No. 3559
DESCRIPTION
Lots 8 and 9,-Bl6ck 21, Mortensen Is" Additiori, "addording to>the plat
thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds, Dakota
County, Minnesota, except that part taken for highway -..purposes.
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MAR 14 1975
DECLARATION OF RIGHTS OF COUNTIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
We,,'the undersigned elected officials,, representing the
Dakota County Board -and all of the communities of Dakota County,
in order to preserve our rights and freedoms as citizens of
the County of Dakota and State of Minnesota, in the 'name and
by the authority of the good people of Dakota County which we
represent, do hereby solemnly publish and declare that we, of
right, ought to have the right to self-determination; that we
-ought to be and are hereby absolved from all v�e4al
giance
to the Metropolitan Agencies and laws pertaining thereto.'.The
history'of the present Metropolitan Agencies and laws is a his-
tory of repeated injuries and usurpations having, in direct
object, the establishment of an absolute tyranny over the several
metropolitan counties. To prove this, let the facts be submitted
to a candid people:
They have refused to heed our cries for justice and
equality.
They have taxed us without our consent.
They have used the name of equality to take,our taxes and
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spend them in violation of constitutional law.
They commenced their despotic reign by announcing a -benign
design to coordinate only and have exposed their malignant purpose
by expanding their powers to levy taxes and now propose to heap
insult upon indignities by attempting to control all growth in
our county through the mearsof the Development Framework Guide,
defining "metropolitan significance" and expanding the powers
of the Metropolitan Solid Waste Control Commission whose present
record of fiscal irresponsibility is a disgrace to the State of
Minnesota.
They have accused us of provincialism and parochialism
while they themselves are biased toward the core cities by means
of weighted representation in their favor, and seek to use their
station to forward their own purposes and communities
They have refused to account for our tax monies which they
have spent.
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