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1975-02-04i CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota AGENDA February 4, 1975 1. Call to Order. 2 . Roll Call. 3. Approval of Minutes, December 23, 1974:--.y1 4. Approval of Minutes, January 7, 1975. v 5. Approval of Minutes, January 21, 1975. 6. Old Business a. Park and Recreation Commission Appointments. (Continued from January 21) . (/'� Fge�soo ft�n� E,r,o,,,ee- 1131177) 7, Communications a. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Newsletter, January, 1975. b. Letter from Mary Mills requesting appointment to Park and Recreation Commission. c. Memo from League of Minnesota Municipalities regarding Legislative Action Conference. d. Letter from Department of Public Service regarding proposed NSP rate increase. e, w6,-, Res. o' 8. Commission Reports Park and Recreation Commission a. Minutes, January 22, 1975. (Note Ivy Falls Park action.) Planning Commission a. Minutes, January 28, 1975. b. Case No. 74-12, Riley -- Application for subdivision of of property. (Recommend approval of preliminary plat.) c. Case No. 74-27, Poore -- Application for subdivision of property. (Recommend approval.) 9. New Business Public Mayor a Agenda -2- February 4, 1975 City Administrator a. Memo on CETA Position. b. Memo on Blue Cross/Blue Shield contract. C. Proposed resolution approving continued joint representation in regards to Teamsters Local No. 320. d, %��so/u�'ons o J /11SF} O�a�naf:arlS. �Haa��ti} Trustees City Attorney a. Report on property located at 2015 Victoria Avenue. (Verbal.) City Engineer a. Presentation of Final Plans and Specifications for Orchard/ Hunter Lane improvements. (Improvement No. 74, Project No. 2.) b. Engineering Status Report, January, 1975. (Available Tuesday.) /{oouT 10. Approval of the List of Claims. 11. Approval of Cigarette License: McNamara's Cherokee Station 12. Approval of Licenses: Clapp-Thomssen Company General Contractor License 13. Adjourn. / � Y LIST OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL `ROJECTS 2954 $ 2,137.38 Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte & Comb 2953 4,442.40 Oppenheimer, Wolff, Foster, Shepard & Donnelly 2980 276.44 Board of Water Commissioners PARK BOND FUND 2953 $ 637.50 Oppenheimer, Wolff, Foster, Shepard & Donnelly FIRE RELIEF 2988 $ 7,398.56 Wilfred Dehrer, Treas. Fire Relief Association February 4, 1975 Eng. Fees - 73-2;73-3; 73-1;74-1;74-5;74-7; 74-8; & 75-2. Legal Fees - 72-4;74-4; 73-2; & 74-7. Repairs - 73-1 Legal Fees - Acquisitic of Park Property State Aid FEDERAL REVENUE FUND 2954 $ 778.91 Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte & Comb. Surface Water Study PAYROLL_ 2952 $10,310.85 ADMINISTRATION 2954 $ 670.07 2958 42.50 "957 $ 3,761.41 .956 1,538.24 2955 3,823.62 2953 2,794.35 2959 880.00 2960 130.00 2961 88.76 2962 92.00 2963 275.00 2964 183.75 Mid America.State Bank Net Payroll 1/31/75 Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte & Comb Eng. Fees -Feasibility 2965 Report United Fund Employee contribution State Treasurer Jan. P.E.R.A. Commissioner of Revenue State withholding 1/75 District Director of Internal Revenue Fed. withholding 1/75 Oppenheimer,Wolff,Foster,Shepard & Scott Engwer Donnelly Legal Services Mid America Bancorporation Feb. Office Rent Orvil J. Johnson Feb. Auto Allowance Wells Fargo Trustee L.T.D. & Life Insurance W. A. Lang Co. Insurance Additional premium Frank B. Eha Gas Inspections Oak Crest Kennels Retainer, board, & 2965 9.90 Rich/Lynn Corporation 2966 102.00 Minnesota Teamsters Union Local 320 2967 135.11 Northwestern Bell 2985 25.00 Scott Engwer 2968 80.63 Suburban Stationers 2950 5.00 Dakota County Extension Office 2987 5.00 Dakota County Extension Office 2951 17.40 Association of Metropolitan Munici- palities 2990 46.92 Chester Pearson 2969 4.50 Roger Plath ?970 13.90 Floyd Arndt 967 118.76 Northwestern Bell 2971 349.86 Standard Oil Division 2972 7,697.30 City of blest St. Paul cruise time expense Supplies Feb. Union dues Jan. billings Custodial service Office supplies Registration fee for Admin. Law Short Course Registration fee for Admin. Law Short Course Reservation fee for Metro Legislator Meetin Jan. mileage expense Seminar meal expense 11 I1 11 Jan. billings Gasoline 1975 Dispatching Charge LIST OF CLAIMS CONT. FIRE DEPARTMENT 67 $ 62.05 Northwestern Bell _72 948.44 City of West St. Paul 2973 165.22 Northern States Power Company ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT 2973 $ 55.07 Northern States Power Company 2967 12.74 Northwestern Bell 2974 100.00 Karl I1ohenstein 2975 100.00 Iiarry Kirchner 2976 161.01 Treasurer, Dakota County 2971 201.59 Standard Oil Division 2989 40.00 League of Minnesota Municipalities 2977 73.46 Earl F. Andersen & Associates 2978 53.95 Oxygen Service Co. PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 2967 $ 11.85 Northwestern Bell 2973 180.37 Northern States Power Company 2986 202.70 Globe Publishing Company 2979 41.50 Franklin Service 2980 5.23 Board of Water Commissioners 2981 48.50 Shields Gas & Electric Co. RKS DEPARTMENT 2982 $ 20.47 International Harvester Company 2983 18.10 Tru -Part Manufacturing Corporation 2984 157.00 Aquazyme Midwest, Inc. 2977 68.70 Earl F. Andersen & Associates 2967 52.55 Northwestern Bell 2973 155.79 Northern States Power Company 2980 44.39 Board of Water Commissioners Jan. billings 1975 Dispatching Jan. billings Jan. billings Jan. billings Building rent II 11 Materials Gasoline & oil Conference fee Signs Oxygen Jan. billings Jan. billings Supplies Repairs Ledger cards Repairs Repairs Supplies Service charges Signs Jan. billings Jan. billings Service Charge Page 469 December 23, 1974 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Special Meeting Held'on Monday, December 23, 1974 Pursuant to due call and notice thereoff, the special meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 5:00 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall, 750 South Plaza Drivel Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Mayor Huber called rhe meeting to order at 5:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Gutzmerf Lockwood, Losleben and Vahl.* MARIE AVENUE Mayor Huber explained to the Council the CONSTRUCTION agreement he would consider with the Eagle IMP. #73 Ridge Association and'the property owners PROD. #2 South of Marie Avenue between Eagle Ridge Road and Victoria Road. The agreement as follows: 'Marie Avenue to be moved North 32 feet from the center line. The property owners nearest Marie Avenue to pay $15,000.00 to the City of Mendota Heights for the acquisition of the McCloud- Allstrom property on the North side of Marie Avenue. The City to make a payment of $20,000.00 to McCloud-Allstrom" owners of the property North of Marie Avenue, for the additional right-of-way and slope easements. The City of Mendota Heights to acquire 12-9 acres East of I -35E and North of Marie Avenue for ' Park land at $41000.00 per acre and assume all of the unpaid assessments. The payment of $15,000.00 to be paid not later than 6:00 o'clock P.M. on January 7, 1975'.� The Mayor also,outlined the various court ,actions that could be taken,, and -the effects thereof, if the above parties could not arrive at agreement as set forth. r Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 470 December 23, 1974 After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-108 "Resolution Providing For Settlement of Marie Avenue Road Dispute." Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Wahl moved that the Special meeting be adjourned. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Time of adjournment: 6:05 o'clock P.M. N Page 471 January 7, 1975 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 7, 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. OATH OF City Clerk -Treasurer Radabaugh administered the Oath of OFFICE Office to Russell A. Wahl who was elected to the office of Councilman. ROLL CALL Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 8:05 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Gutzmer, Lockwood, Losleben and Wahl. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Wahl moved the approval of the minutes of the December 9 meeting with correction. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of the December 17 meeting with correction. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FINAL PAYMENT Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-01, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 1)," awarding the final payment of $9,087.16 to Fischer Sand and Aggregate, Inc. of Apple Valley, Minnesota. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DELAWARE AVENUE The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Dakota PEDESTRIAN WAY County Highway Engineer Jim Gabiou regarding bikeway/pedway considerations for Delaware Avenue. City Administrator Johnson stated that School District Superintendent Anderson has scheduled the matter for discussion at the January 15 School Board meeting and hopefully the Board will concur withca one-third financial participation in the cost of constructing a pedway and will request that an informal hearing be held by the School Board. Mr. Johnson stated that it is suggested that School District 197, the City of West St. Paul and the City of Mendota Heights each absorb one-third of the cost of construction. The County will not make any monetary contribution to the project. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Wahl moved that the Council support the concept of pedways on Delaware Avenue. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Page 472 January 7, 1975 COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Metropolitan Council regarding the priority rating of LAWCON funding applications. Administrator Johnson pointed out that the letter constitutes official notification of the status of the Mendota Heights application for funds. NSP RATE The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from NSP INCREASE regarding a proposed increase in electric rates. PLANNING Administrator Johnson briefly outlined the Planning Commission COMMISSION -- special meeting held on December 18 and stated that the COLLECTOR STREETS Commission discussed at length the collector street considerations in the northern area of the City. The Council discussed several alternatives to extending Butler, including the Planning Commission recommendation that London Road be planned as a future collector street. The Council expressed concern that the park needs and the impact of the McGough plat on Ivy Falls Park and Butler Avenue should be seriously studied. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Gutzmer moved that the engineer be directed to prepare a preliminary engineering study on the possibility of a future extension of London Road. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PLANNING The Council briefly discussed appointments for the two COMMISSION Planning Commission terms due to expire on January 31, 1975. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Huber stated that he will contact Rolf Ljungkull to see if he would desire reappointment. Mayor Huber moved that Ray Wheeler be reappointed to a three-year term on the Planning Commission, to be effective February 1, 1975 and to expire on January 31, 1978. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PARK AND RECREATION Councilman Losleben stated that he will contact the members of COMMISSION the Park Commission whose terms will be expiring on APPOINTMENTS January 31, 1975 to see if they would be interested in reappointment. ACTING MAYOR Mayor Huber moved the appointment of Councilman Lockwood as Acting Mayor for 1975. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HEALTH OFFICER Mayor Huber moved the reappointment of Dr. Thaddeus Chao as Health Officer for 1975. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 473 January 7, 1975 DEPUTY CLERK- Councilman Wahl moved that Mrs. Joanne Cobian be appointed TREASURER Deputy Clerk -Treasurer to serve in that capacity during any absence of the City Clerk -Treasurer and until such time as the City Council appoints a successor. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 1975 BUDGET Councilman Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-02, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1975 BUDGET DOCUMENT." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DESIGNATION OF Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-03," OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER," designating the Sung Newspaper as the official newspaper for 1975. Councilman Lockwo d seconded the motion. Kw Ayes: 5 y . oNays: 0 5 AUDIT {Councilman Councilman Lockw%lmoved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-04, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ANNUAL CITY AUDIT," appointing the firm of Wilkerson, Guthmann and Johnson to conduct the 1975 Audit. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Huber informed the Council members that he would be out of town and unable to attend the next two meetings. COMPLETION OF Administrator Johnson stated that Dennis Lindgren has been PROBATIONARY employed in the Public Works Department since July 22, 1974 and EMPLOYMENT will complete his probationary period on January 2?, 1975. Mr. Johnson recommended that he be given permanent employment status at the rate of $965 per month. Councilman Wahl moved that Dennis Lindgren be given permanent employment status with a salary of $965 per month, effective January 15, 1975. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 JOINT USE RENTAL Councilman Lockwood moved that the Mayor and Clerk -Treasurer AGREEMENT be authorized to execute an agreement with the Metropolitan Sewer Board renewing Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 155 for the year 1975. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 INTERCEPTOR Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Mayor and Clerk -Treasurer MAINTENANCE be authorized to execute an agreement with the Metropolitan AGREEMENT Page 474 January 7, 1975 Waste Control Commission, renewing Interceptor Maintenance Agreement No. 130, for the year 1975. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DAKOTA LAND AND Mr. Lance Johnson, of Dakota Land and Development, and DEVELOPMENT Mr. Bill Freeman and Mr. Nick Dreis of NSP were present to discuss the preliminary plat for the Dakota Land and Development property. Mr. Lance Johnson requested approval of the preliminary plat. He stated that all ordinance requirements have been met and also stated that representatives of NSP believe that with available technology NSP can reduce the decibel level to meet the proposed Pollution Control Agency noise level standards. He stated that NSP and Dakota Land and Development have agreed that NSP would be given a period of eighteen months in which to make any necessary technical changes in order to arrive at the proper noise level, and that at the end of the eighteen months Dakota Land and Development will retain an independent sound engineer to determine if the noise level is within the standard at that time. If the level is not within the standards, NSP will acquire Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 to provide a substantial buffer between the NSP plant and the nearest residences. NSP will also have the right to obtain the five lots during the eighteen month period, and Dakota Land and Development would agree not to apply for building permits for those lots without first getting the permission from NSP. Mr. Freeman stated that if NSP acquires the property, the land would be acquired at a price agreed upon between NSP and Dakota Land and Development, including any assessments, and the property would be donated to the City for public use. Mayor Huber pointed out that the subjects of utility easements and park contribution had not yet been discussed. Councilman Gutzmer moved approval of the preliminary plat for Dakota Land and Development property located on Wachtler Avenue subject to an agreement on park dedication and utility easement locations. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-05, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT." Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BACHELOR AVENUE The Council acknowledged receipt of a supplementary report on IMPROVEMENTS Bachelor Avenue improvements and a memo from the Public Works Inspector, including the construction of street and watermain improvements in the proposed project. The Council directed i Page 475 January 7, 1975 that an informal hearing be held on January 21 to discuss the additional improvements with the residents of the Bachelor Avenue area. SNOWMOBILE Mr. Bernard Friel, 750 Mohican Lane, requested that the ORDINANCE Council consider amending the present snowmobile ordinance to provide for impounding of snowmobiles for violation of the ordinance and to provide confiscation of the vehicles upon conviction of the violation. Councilman Lockwood moved that the concept of the amendment be approved and directed the City Attorney to examine the proposed amendment and report to the Council on January 21. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 INVESTMENT Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Clerk -Treasurer be authorized to invest $100,000 in time savings certificates for six months with the Mid America State Bank at an interest rate of 8-3/8%. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DEPOSITORIES OF Councilman Losleben moved approval of the following FUNDS depositories of City funds for 1975: Cherokee State Bank Mid-America State Bank Minnesota State Bank Signal Hills State Bank Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PLEDGE OF Councilman Wahl moved that the Clerk -Treasurer be authorized SECURITIES to sign the agreement for safekeeping of Pledge Securities for depository funds placed with the following and consisting of: Cherokee State Bank $250,000 U.S. Treasury Notes due 8/15/75 $200,000 U.S. Treasury Notes due 8/15/76 $310,000 U.S. Treasury Notes due 8/15/78 Mid-America State Bank 1 $200,000 Federal Intermediate Credit Banks due 2/3/75 $400,000 U.S. Treasury Notes due 2/20/75 $250,000 Federal Intermediate Credit Banks due 3/3/75 $200,000 U.S. Treasury Notes due 6/17/75 Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CIGARETTE LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RUBBISH HAULER LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays. 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Page 476 January 7, 1975 Mayor Huber 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, January 7, 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 Losleben seconded the motion. Mayor Huber moved approval of the list of Cigarette Licenses, granting licenses to: Country Club Skelly Fischer's "66" Mendakota Country Club George's Golf Range Par 3 Golf, Inc. Red Owl Stores, Inc. Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the Rubbish Hauler Licenses, granting licenses to: A.A. Rubbish Service, Inc. Beerman Services McKnight Trucking, Inc. Mendota Heights Rubbish Service, Inc. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: West End Air Conditioning Co. Heating License Denesen Company General Contractor License Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Wahl moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Donald L. Huber, Mayor Time of Adjournment: 10:46 o'clock P.M. G.M. Radabaugh, Clerk -Treasurer Page 477 January 21, 1975 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 21, 1975 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, Cityof 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 8:00 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. FINAL Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution PAYMENT Number 75-06, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (IMPROVEMENT NO. 73, PROJECT NO. 3 AND IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 4)," awarding the final payment of $39,344.83 to Fischer Sand and Aggregate, Inc. of Apple Valley, Minnesota. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 HEARING -- MENDOTA Acting Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of WATER COMPANY RATE a hearing on the Mendota Water Company rate increase request. INCREASE REQUEST He pointed out that a notice of hearing has been published in the official newspaper and that the proposed rates were included in the notice. He indicated that the Mendota Water Company has requested permission to base its water rates on the St. Paul Water Department 1975 rates for suburban customers. The proposed rates would be based on a consumption charge of 63� per 1,000 gallons of water consumed plus a quarterly demand charge based on meter size. Acting Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments from the audience, Councilman Gutzmer moved that the hearing be closed. Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 The hearing was closed at 8:08 o'clock P.M. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 127, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 201," the rates to be effective on February 1, 1975. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 BACHELOR AVENUE City Engineer Kishel stated that as a result of requests from IMPROVEMENTS, several residents at the November 19 hearing on proposed IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, sanitary sewer improvements on Bachelor Avenue, the Council PROJECT NO. 7 directed the preparation of a supplement to the original Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 478 January 21, 1975 feasibility study to consider watermain, street and storm sewer improvements. He stated that the estimated cost for water improvements would be approximately $9,700. He explained the three types'of streets which could be constructed: country style at an estimated $7.50 front foot cost; standard city street with a 30 foot.width, curb and gutters and storm sewers at a cost of approximately $15.50 per front foot; standard 30 foot street with curb and gutters on the south side of Bachelor only at an estimated cost of $11.50 per front foot. Storm sewer would cost approximately $.055 per square foot. Mr. John Fahey, 1709 Lansford Lane, stated that he is in favor of standard street construction with curb and gutters on both sides of the street and storm sewers. Mr. Emilio Fedeli, 698 Bachelor Avenue, stated that he is in favor of standard street construction with curb and gutters on both sides and storm sewers. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution Number 75-07, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS, WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS, STORM SEWERS AND STREET CONSTRUCTION FOR A PORTION OF BACHELOR AVENUE AND LANSFORD LANE (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 7)." Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. City Attorney Winthrop pointed out that although citizen response to the proposed improvements has been entirely favorable, it will be necessary to hold an additional public hearing, since the original hearing was held to consider only sanitary sewer and street restoration improvements. Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution Number 75-08, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, WATER MAIN EXTENSION, STORM SEWER AND STREET CONSTRUCTION FOR A PORTION OF BACHELOR AVENUE AND LANSFORD LANE (IMPROVEMENT NUMBER 74, PROJECT NUMBER 7)," the hearing to be held on February 18, 1975. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. BID AWARD -- Administrator Johnson outlined the tabulation of bids received RADIO PAGERS on January 16 for fire department radio pagers and encoder. Mr. Johnson pointed out that five bids were received and recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Elf Communications, Inc. of Hudson, Wisconsin, for the purchase of Reach pocket pagers and encoder. Page 479 January 21, 1975 After a brief discussion, Councilman Wahl moved that the bid for radio pagers and encoder be awarded to Elf Communications, Inc. in the amount of $9,299.00. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 SNOWMOBILE City Attorney Winthrop stated that he has researched the ORDINANCE legal considerations of adopting an amendment to the snowmobile ordinance to provide for confiscation of the vehicles as a penalty for violation of the provisions of the ordinance. Attorney Winthrop stated that the ordinance now provides for a $300 fine or 90 days as a penalty for ordinance violations and recommended that the proposed confiscation amendment not be adopted, e a pb—n—dtt�y— Tna It was the concensus of the Council that the proposed penalty provision should not be approved, however the City Attorney and Police Chief were directed to study the present ordinance and recommend any revisions which they consider necessary. KOEPKE ANIMAL Dr. Thomas Koepke and Mr. Whitney Granger, of Langer HOSPITAL Construction Company, presented and explained a new set of building plans for an animal hospital proposed to be constructed at the southwest corner of the intersection of Dodd Road and Freeway Road. Mr. Granger explained the preliminary building plans and drainage plans. He stated that the building will have a masonry exterior (house brick) on all four sides with a double gable roof, and eight parking spaces will be provided behind the building. After a brief discussion, Acting Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the preliminary building plans. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PLANNING Acting Mayor Lockwood stated that he has contacted COMMISSION Rolf Ljungkull regarding his expiring term on the Planning APPOINTMENT Commission and that Mr. Ljungkull did not express a strong desire to remain on the Commission and would not object to being replaced. Acting Mayor Lockwood recommended that Mrs. Lesley Crecelius, 1806 Valley Curve, be appointed to the Commission to replace Mr. Ljungkull. Councilman Losleben moved that Mrs. Lesley Crecelius be appointed to a three year term on the Planning Commission, February 1, 1975 through January 31, 1978, and that a letter of appreciation be sent to Rolf Ljungkull for his many years of service on the Commission. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 480 January 21, 1975 BOND SALE Financial Advisor Larry Shaughnessy, Jr. recommended that the City Council authorize advertisement for bids for the sale of $360,000 State Aid Road bonds. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution Number 75-09, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC SALE OF $360,000 STATE AID ROAD -BONDS OF 1975," the bid opening and bid award to be held on February 18. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 HUNTER LANE Public Works Inspector Pearson outlined his memo on Hunter IMPROVEMENTS Lane improvements, stating that in response to the request of several residents in the Hunter Lane area, the staff has researched alternate methods of sanitary sewer and street construction in an attempt to save the trees in the Hunter Lane street right-of-way. He pointed out, however, that all of the alternate methods would be very expensive, costing a minimum of $15,000, and recommended that the City Engineer be directed to proceed with the final plans based on conventional street and sanitary sewer construction, with removal of the trees. Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that the Engineer be directed to proceed with the final plans and specifications for the Hunter Lane improvements, inlcuding removal of the trees and conventional sanitary sewer construction and placement of the street on the center of the right-of-way., Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MARIE AVENUE Public Works Inspector Pearson reviewed his memo regarding SANITARY SEWER sanitary sewer improvements on Marie Avenue from Victoria to CONSTRUCTION Eagle Ridge Road. He recommended that sanitary sewer construction be deleted from this portion of the project. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Public Works Inspector's recommendations be approved and that the Engineer be directed to prepare a change order to delete the provisions for construction of sanitary sewer between Victoria and Eagle Ridge Road from the Marie Avenue project (Improvement No. 73, Project No. 2). Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 STREET NAME Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 128, CHANGES "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME OF A PART OF "DOUGLAS ROAD" TO "DOUGLAS COURT" AND FOR A PART OF "JAMES ROAD" TO DOUGLAS ROAD." Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page No. 481 January 21, 1975 SURFACE WATER The Council acknowledged receipt of the Surface Water MANAGEMENT STUDY Management Study. LEXINGTON HIGHLAND Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution Number EAST/WEST 75-10, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING IMPROVEMENTS FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AN EXTENSION TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SYSTEMS," the hearing to be held on February 18. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PARK AND RECREATION The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the COMMISSION November 20 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Peg Fogelson as resignation from her unexpired term on the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilman Wahl moved that Mrs. Fogelson's resignation from the Park and Recreation Commission be accepted and directed that a letter be sent to Mrs. Fogelson expressing the Council's appreciation for her service on the Commission. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben moved that Gerald Finn be reappointed to the Park Commission, the term to be effective February 1, 1975 and to expire on January 31, 1978. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 The Council tabled consideration of appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission for Mrs. Fogelson's unexpired term and the expired terms of William Allen and Garold Murphy. PLANNING The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the COMMISSION January 14 Planning Commission Meeting. CASE NO. 75-1, The Council discussed the application submitted by PETERSON Mr. Lance Peterson for a variance to construct a residence on an undersized lot, 1,6ts 8 and 9, Block 2, Mortenson's Addition. Administrator Johnson pointed out that a surveyor's drawing has not been submitted, so the actual lot size has not been determined. The lot size as calculated from available maps is approximately 13, 600 square feet. Mr. Johnson stated that this parcel is tax forfeit property and that Mr. Peterson does not now own the property. He recommended that a survey of the property, payment of all assessments, back taxes and penalties should be submitted prior to the granting of the variance. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of the following motion: WHEREAS, Lance Peterson has submitted an application for variance to construct a residence on an undersized parcel, Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Mortenson's Addition; and t E Page 482 January 21, 1975 WHEREAS, the actual lot size cannot be determined from available information; and WHEREAS, said parcel is listed as tax -forfeit on the Dakota County tax rolls; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that approval of the requested variance shall be conditioned upon the following: a. Receipt of a surveyor's certificate of the property showing that the parcel consists of a minimum of 13,500 square feet; b. Receipt of payment of all assessments, back taxes and penalties. Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 DEPARTMENT The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department REPORTS monthly report for December, 1974. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police Department monthly report for December, 1974 and the annual report for 1974. ASSOCIATION OF The Council acknowledged receipt of the proposed 1975 METROPOLITAN Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Legislative Policy MUNICIPALITIES Recommendations. Administrator Johnson noted that the Council has not appointed an official City representative to the Association. It was the concensus of the Council that Councilman Gutzmer be appointed the official representative of the City to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, and Mayor Huber as alternate representative. MISCELLANEOUS City Administrator Johnson gave the Council a history of the progress of negotiations for the 1975 labor contract between the Police Department (Local 320) and the City. CETA Administrator Johnson stated that he has been in contact with the Dakota County Manpower Director regarding the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. He further stated that under this Act, the City is entitled to Employ one person for thirteen months at a salary of $7,800 per year, funding to be provided by the County (through federal funds). WARRIOR DRIVE The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Independent School District 197, petitioning Warrior Drive improvements. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Gutzmer moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-11, "RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Page 483 January 21, 1975 MISCELLANEOUS Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that Councilman Gutzmer's request to attend the Zoning Administration Workshop sponsored by the Dakota County Extension Office be approved. Ayes: 4 Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Councilman Wahl 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, January 21, 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 Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CIGARETTE LICENSES Councilman Losleben moved approval of the list of cigarette licenses, granting licenses to: Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 RUBBISH HF:ULER LICENSES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Mendota Heights Standard Employees' Party Club Somerset Country Club Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Acting Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the list of rubbish hauler licenses, granting licenses to: Emil Oehrlein Trucking Ray Anderson & Sons Rubbish Triangle Rubbish Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Steenberg Construction Company General Contractor License Lake Elmo Heating, Inc. Heating License Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:10 o'clock A.M. Robert G. Lockwood, Acting Mayor G.M. Radabaugh, Clerk -Treasurer MXKY M. MILLS 1711 LILAC LXNG ST. PAUL, "INN6SOT& 551=8 JAN 2 8 ibis January 26,1975 Dear Mayor Huber,, Due' to the recent- vacancy,. I would like to be= considered for appointment to the -Park Board.., Last year I served as -co -chairperson of the Trails -Committee -which interested me in the- workings- of the Park Board.. Therefore I would like to continue my involvement. Sincerely,, kbA�S' . I Ir R�C'CEii'E'il JAN 2 7 iP 111!� 1,ll I„o league of minnesota municipalities llll�J LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE sponsored by the League of Minnesota Municipalities Wednesday, February 26, 1975 St. Paul Arts and Science Center (two blocks south of the State Capitol and one block north of the new League office) (See map on reverse side) Before the Conference - Drop in at the League offices 300 Hanover Building 480 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 1:30 to 4:30 P.M.— Briefing Session on Key Legislative Issues with Legislative Spokesmen and Staff Taxes... Pensions... Veterans Preference... Land Use 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. -- Reception with Minnesota Legislators TO: Mayors, Managers or Clerks in Member Municipalities (please call to the attention of the Council) The 1975 legislative action conference, scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, is designed to give you maximum opportunity to contact your legislators directly on key issues of interest to your municipality and the League. To make your contact with your local legislators effective and profitable, the afternoon session will give us ample opportunity to discuss the status and prospects for important legislation. While the agenda will depend somewhat on legislative developments before the meeting, important aspects of the legislative program will be covered. Capsule summaries of key bills will be available together with information concerning which legislators from your area are serving on key committees. From 5 until 7 P.M., the League, on behalf of its members is inviting all legislators to, be our guests for cocktails, beer and a spaghetti supper. We anticipate an excellent turn out because of our proximity to the Capitol and urge you to be on hand to contact your legislator personally, r ff �2 -300 hanover building, 4BO cedar street, L A Corm. saint paul, minnesota 55101 (6121 222-2861 -2- Conference fee.for municipal officials is $10.00 for any portion of the meeting. The fee is payable at the meeting or with the enclosed registration. League President Carl Wyczawski joins me in urging that your municipality be represented. Sincerely, Dean A. Lund Executive Director CGW:ct ---------------------------------------------------------------------------7------------ Mrs . Darlyne M. Lang League of Minnesota Municipalities 480 Cedar Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Please make reservation for the for the municipality Legislative Action Conference February 26 Enclosed is ($10.00 x number attending). Name Municipality The following persons will attend from my municipality: (please type or print) Name Title Fi:!:Elt' p ntr ni�:i�nr�r'NI1-N o�, >>u 3r�zc sisizvrcr JAN 23 1975 N t 0 NEW ADDRESS: Center 7th Floor, American 9AAk Bldg. Kellogg and Robert Streets St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 January 21, 1975 TO ALL I• IU11ICIPALITIES AND COUl"ITIES SERVED BY i1ORTHEI?Id STATES PNER: Re: In the 1 -'atter of 11orthern States Po�;rer Company's Proposed Increase in Rates for Electric Service in the State of Minnesota. Docket r -.1o. ER -2-1. Gentlemen: Pursuant to 1•'i nnesota La:'is 1974, Chapter 429, Section 16, Subd. 1 , this letter is to no-Cify all affected municipalities and counties that Northern States Power Company has filed with the Minnesota Public Service Commission a petition for a 16. percent rate increase, ai:lounting to an increase in gross revenues for 1975 of _�53,717,000. Notwithstanding an order issued January 10, 1975, by the Minnesota Public Service Commission suspending the operation of 'dorthern States Power Company's proposed rate increase, 14orthern States Pov;er exercised its legal right to put the proposed rates into effect on a ter.porary basis for services rendered on or after February 2, 1475, pending a public hearing and decision thereon. The ex- cess in increased rates collected during the period of suspension if the pro- posed rate schedule so put into effect is finally disallowed by the Public Serv- ice Coin,iriiission will be refunded to the subscribers of 1•Iorthern States Po:':er at a rate of interest and in a manner to be determined by the Public Service Com- mission. By the attached order the Public Service Commission has set the matter for hearing at a time and place to be announced upon completion of necessary staff investigation to ;prepare the matter for hearing. Any inquiries related to this matter should be referred to the Secretary of the Minnesota Public Service•Cominission. Sincerely, ' kc CC. l ji Lawrence J:' Anderson C,. Director/Secretary J C LJA:ss �l 3 Enclosure AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / Ct 5rO CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Januar; 1975 Present Absent Finn Franzmeier Allen Lundeen Johnson Shipman Selander Murphy Howe Approval of Minutes -- November 20, 1974 minutes approved unanimously. Fogelson Resignation -- Howe read Peg Fogelson's resignation letter which was received with regrets by the Commission. Ivy Falls Park -- Franzmeier reviewed various.possibilities for the location of tennis courts and parking lot in Ivy Falls Park if the McGough lots are purchased. -- The Commission refrained from suggesting final location of facilities pending further study, i.e. slope, drainage, placement of water and sewer lines from McGough development. -- The Commission adopted the following resolution with regard to Ivy Falls Park: Whereas, the alternate collector route between Dodd Road and Highway 13 accepted by the Council does not interfere with park property; Whereas, McGough has submitted plans for the development of his property; Whereas, Lots 1,2,3'and 4 of his proposed plat will allow flexibility in the placement of tennis courts and parking lot; Whereas, the Parks and Recreation Commission would like the tennis courts completed by the summer season; BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Commission respectfully requests the City Council of Mendota Heights to move quickly to acquire the proposed McGough property. Moved by Finn, seconded by Shipman._ Passed unanimously. Winter Recreation Program Selandet reported on the condition of the rinks. Discussion followed regarding methods to improve ice surface. -- The use'of-rinks for boot hockey was discussed. Commission decided that this activity should not be discouraged. Action: Selander to post specific hours for boot hockey activity on the rinks. Cross Country Skiing -- Greenberg reported that he had received assurances from the Department of Natural Resources that Mendota Heights will receive approximately $1625 for the development of cross country ski trails. -- Greenberg reported that the actual outlay for materials had been less than $70 to date. The labor was provided by the Cross Country Ski Club. -- The Commission commended Mr. Greenberg on the club's accomplishments, Proposed Park Ordinance -- Discussion concerning Section 8.4 as related to the Commission's prior recommendation. Actions Murphy to get, together with Winthrop to discuss. Petition from Furlong Addition -- Johnson reviewed the history of the area. Commission discussed need for and possibility of a park, tot lot, etc, for the area. Action: Shipman to find out, what age group would be utilizing a park. - Surface Water Management Study -- Johnson reviewed history and indicated importance of the report to the City. Copies of the report were distributed. Next Meeting --February 26, 1975 8 p,m. A N CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 28, 1975 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 28, 1975, by Chairwoman Ridder. The following members were present: Ridder, Stefani., Culligan, Schneeman, Ljungkull, Wheeler, City Administrator Johnson and City Planner Steve Ryan. Commission member Clemens was absent. Also present in the audience was Lesley Crecelius, the newly appointed Commission member. The minutes of the January 14th meeting were submitted with the agenda to the Commission members. Wheeler moved the minutes be approved as written and Liunakull seconded. All aves. CASE NO. 74-12 Chairwoman Ridder presented Mr. Riley who RILEY displayed his preliminary plat maps for the public hearing on his subdivision plans. He explained the plans which are in two parts, the southerly portion, south of Emerson, containing 19 lots, and the portion north of Emerson, containing 35 lots.— Chairwoman Ridder asked Mr. Johnson to explain the study made on Collector Streets and how they relate, to the Riley plat. There were questions from the audience, and a representative of the Ivy Falls Homeowners' Association identified himself and expressed concern for.the drainage plans and the erosion to the Ivy Falls creek. Mr. Fred Hirsekorn also expressed'concernas to the drainage on Emerson and down Wachtler. Mrs. Lambert, an adjacent property owner, expressed concern as to how Michelle Lane will affect their property. They have a retaining wall adjacent to the Riley property. Mr. Logan, pointed out his lot on the map and explained his need for access to his property. He expressed satisfaction with the proposed plans. Mr. John McBride wanted to go on record as desiring an access road to his property, as does his immediate neighbor, Mr. Walsh. They agreed to talk with Mr. Johnson as to access plans. Also of concern were property owner's questions as to future plans for First Avenue. Mr. Stefani asked Mr. Riley about Park dedication, and he explained he probably would give a cash donation. Stefani also expressed his recommendation for the final plat, and also backs McBride and Walsh with their requ0stfor '-access to their properties. Wheeler made a motion to recommend,approval of the pre- liminary plat to the Council and Stefani seconded. All ayes. Minutes -2- January 28, 1975 Chairwoman Ridder recognized and paid tribute to Rolf Ljungkull who is retiring from the Commission after serving 14 years. Applause from the audience followed. CASE NO. 74-27 Richard Poore explained his plans concerning POORE his preliminary plat. There were questions from the audience expecially concerning abutting properties to a public road. After discussion among the Commission members, Ljungkull moved that the Commission recommend to the Council that Lot 44 of Auditor's Subdivision #3 be divided in an easterly -westerly manner, the northerly division being attached to the one acre parcel of land Mr. Poore wants to sell_ and the southerly portion of -that lot remaining as Mr. Poore's present property, and grant a variance for both pieces of such divided parcel'to contain less than 100 ft. frontage on Dodd Road. Wheeler seconded the motion.. All ayes. CASE NO. 74-22 Chairwoman Ridder called on Steve Ryan to explain SUBDIVISION further •the Subdivision Regulations. Wheeler asked REGULATIONS that they be given time to go over the material before commenting. Stefani asked Mr Ryan to go over the most recent changes. Discussion followed concerning these changes. ADJOURN At 9:55 P.M. Culligan moved to adjourn. Schneeman seconded. All ayes. Case No. 7v-, /IS2- - Village of Mendota Heights Dakota County, Minnesota APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION of PLANNING REQUEST Date of Apslication Fee Paid ,4 t4, 76 Applicant k-1-1 Name: �1 3 � Last First Address: LCAo'-C-, �o- bAKS Number and Street Owner Name: CRO eT Last Address: � 6--c—, (- Number and Street Street Location of Property in Question City Initial NIA, First Initial . , . M C 0 go -FL-A �% G � is Zip Code / city State Zip Code Legal Description of Property: W &S7 -/ C' (See Type of Request: Rezoning Variance Conditional Use Permit >< Subdivision Approval Plan Approval Other (Specify) F -IAc- � [ALUC-1VLu JAN 14 1975 �Case No, � City of Mendota Heights- Dakota eights.Dakota County, Minnesota - APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION+ of PLANNING REQUEST _ t Date of Application Fee Paid -%%lam �o Applicant Name: L� 1 ES Last First - Initial i Address Number and Street /._ City State Zip Code Owner -- Name: , Last / First Initial �2 i Address: (J' ,J �� N/ l G��CJT� c� I {�ZSMIN4 Number and Street- City".- _ State. ip Code Street Location of Property.in Questio7? n 5C�_ i 1C�-\�47 Legal Description of Property: Type of Request: Rezoning Variance Conditional Use Permit Subdivision.Approval .. Plan Approval Other (Specify) i� 1437 MARSHALL AVENUE January 7, 1975 BETTENBURG TOWNSEND STOLTE & COMB, INC • SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55104 A R C H I T E C T S E N G I N E E R S ti Mr. Orvil J. Johnson, Administrator City of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive Saint Paul, Minnesota 55120 Subject: Mendota Heights Proposed Subdivision Review James Riley Plat Bancroft Addition BTSC Job No. 7401 Dear Orvil: RECEIVED JAN 8 1975 TEL. 646-2558 AREA CODE 612 P L A N N E R S In response to your memo of December 17, 1974 regarding our comments with respect to the above proposed plats, we report as follows: Riley Addition This proposed plat has been discussed previously and a lot of the normal discrepancies have been resolved. Constructing Sheri Lane from proposed Emerson Avenue to First Avenue has provided for traffic circulation. The proposed Michele Lane cul-de-sac has been extended into what is known as the Hugo Lorch property, eliminating a piece of land locked property. The cul-de-sac at the end of Michele Lane is only 100 feet in diameter. For maintenance purposes we prefer a diameter of 120 feet. No street grades have been shown, but we feel that they can be worked out. Emerson Avenue is likely to have a steep grade (in excess of the recommended 5%) unless some quantity of excavation is planned for the high portion of the street. page two "r Mendota Heights BTSC Job No. 7401 Sanitary sewers and watermains can be readily planned to serve the proposed plat. We see no indication for the handling of surface water. This will be very important because the street grades on Emerson Avenue toward Wachtler (westward) will be fairly steep and unless some sort of ponding is provided for, we can expect erosion as well as problems from property owners on the lower Emerson and Wachtler Avenue. The same condition appli"es to property adjacent to Clement Street. Bancroft Addition Information shown on the proposed plat indicates that the topography is severe. No grading plan or proposed street grades have been provided. it appears that some street grades within the plat will exceed the recommended maximum of 5%. Some existing ground grades; where streets will be located, are in excess of 10%. This means that cutting through high spots will be required. The cul-de-sacs as shown have a diameter of 100 feet. We prefer a 120 foot diameter. The street patterns for Michele and Sheri, where they intersect with proposed Emerson Avenue, do not intersect with similar streets in the Riley Plat. These offset intersections make for potential traffic problems and cause more specialty fittings for water and sewer construction. It will be difficult to provide sanitary sewer service for this sub- division in that the grades all slope northward to the cul-de-sac on Michele Lane. This will require the use of a pumping station or an expensive bridge -type structure over Ivy Falls Creek to carry sewage into the Ivy Falls interceptor. Water service can be furnished without great difficulty. Disposing of surface water runoff from City streets is likely to be a problem in that most water will collect in the north cul-de-sac on Michele Lane. If surface water is to be dumped into Ivy Falls Creek, easements will be necessary. If a sanitary sewage pumping station is required, the developer should Be required to provide a site in the vicinity of Michele Lane cul-de-sac. This site should be approximately 50 feet by 50 feet in area. . page three Mendota Heights r� BTSC Job No. 7401 If the sanitary sewer line is to cross tvy Falls Creek, an easement will be required across a portion of one or more of the northerly lots, Very truly yours, +� ✓14 I t Edward F. K" she1 EFK/d I Case No. —7 — a Village of Mendota Heights Dakota County, Minnesota APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION of PLANNING REQUEST. Date of Application 0 �1 Fee PaidSD Applicant 7675 Name: - •�' �� _ Last ti First / I itial ; Address: Number and Street City State Zip Code Owner Name: Last First First Initial Address: 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) R'CEIVED AN 2 0 1975 a � rv`',r�� r •-z�'ytS ;; �b<Vj Z'8b'S _ Nal,'/ (a -sow•[ /* : . � ..... _ _ _ _......--_ __. E -- S,`� "rr;�r'u�lr/ �`sy �.�r s..o��,,,d �-•as- foy- ci, w �b t�`'. 14 Awl 17 1 • Y Y• r C 1437 MARSHALL AVENUE January -7, 1975 BETTENBURG TOWNSEND STOLTE a COMB, INC JAN 8 1975 • SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA 55104 • TEL. 646-2558 AREA CODE 612 A R C H I T E C T S 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 Proposed Subdivision Richard Poore Parcel 26202 BTSC Job No. 7401 Dear Orvil: In response to your memo of December 17, 1974 requesting our comments regarding a proposed subdivision of a parcel of land owned by Mr. Richard G. Poore, we find as follows: The parcel in question sits approximately 350 feet east of Dodd Road. From limited information available to us, it appears that the property is high and drains in all directions. There appears to be quite a drop from the property toward Dodd Road. The subdivision request includes a 20 foot wide ingress and egress easement over adjacent Lot 44. The one acre platting also leaves a 40 foot access way to the rear of the parcel being subdivided. Without a specific location for the easement, it appears that Lot 44 will be cut up to the point that it will be rendered useless as a building site. In our opinion, a 20 foot easement is not adequate. It should be at least 30 feet in width and its location pinned down. page two Mendota Heights BTSC Job No. 7401 Sanitary sewers are available on Dodd Road. Any development of this property should require a connection to the municipal sewer system. Because it appears that there will be more than one building site on the parcel, the owner should be advised that only one dwelling can be connected to a private sewer service connection. [f more than one connection is required, the sewer line should be publicly owned. Municipal water is available on Dodd Road. The above stipulations do not apply to water connections. We are not aware of any other information that should be made available at this time. Very truly yours, 1 Edward F. Ki.shel EFK/d CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: City Council FROM: Orvil J. Johnson City Administrator SUBJECT: CETA Position January 31, 1975 As I indicated at the last meeting, Dakota County was encouraging the municipalities to employ the unemployed, all costs to be paid by the County through federal funds. I have decided the various manpower needs of the City and arrived at the conclusion that the most practical and easy position to establish would be an Engineering Aide. Notice of such an opening was provided to the State Employment Service andonly one referral was made. As a result, I have placed Daniel Loiselle, of Inver Grove Heights, on the payroll at $7,800 per annum as an Engineering Aide II. He is assisting Chet by doing map work and will do other field work in the summer. His expenses, including all fringe benefit costs, will be paid by Dakota County. They have indicated that even unemployment compensation costs, if disbursed, would be picked up by Dakota County. In my opinion, we have acquired a young, talented individual who has already shown his ability at no out of pocket expense to the City. I would recommend that you confirm the appointment of Daniel Loiselle as Engineering Aide II with the understanding that his services be terminated February 9, 1976 if local work and budget will not allow further employment on a City basis. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: City Council FROM: Orvil J. Johnson City Administrator January 31, 1975 SUBJECT: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Contract The hospitalization/surgical contract is up for renewal and Blue Cross/Blue Shield just sent to us a renewal application. Benefits on the contract have remained the same, and I would recommend that no change be made as to coverage. Cost of the 1975 contract is increased as follows: Employee and Employee Dependents 1974 $15.78 $39.84 1975 $16.08 $40.85 For all married employees, therefore, the insurance premium would be increased by $1.00 per month. I recommend that the Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the application/contract. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUED JOINT REPRESENTATION IN REGARDS TO TEAMSTERS LOCAL 320 ' WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights is being represented in negotiations with Local No. 320, Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union by the Metropolitan Area Managers Association Management Bargaining Committee; and WHEREAS, Local No. 320 requested and was granted mediation regarding 1975'contract negotiations; and WHEREAS, Local No. 320 has petitioned the Bureau of Mediation Services to certify that an impasse exists; and WHEREAS, the Bureau of Mediation Services has certified that an impasse does exist and has requested final positions; and WHEREAS, under Minnesota Statutes annoted 179.61 binding arbitration is required when an impasse exists with organized essential employees; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Mendota Heights to continue to be represented in negotiations up to and including binding arbitration for the 1975 contract year with Local No. 320 by the Metropolitan Area Managers Association Management Bargaining Committee; NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the Metropolitan Area Managers Association Management Bargaining Committee is hereby designated as the representatives of the City of Mendota Heights in negotiations up to and including binding arbitration for the 1975 contract year with Local No. 320; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to file a copy of this resolution in the Office of the City Manager, New Brighton, Minnesota. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of , 1975. By ATTEST: G.M. Radabaugh Clerk -Treasurer CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Robert G. Lockwood Acting Mayor CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAY WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the street hereinafter described should be designated a Municipal State Aid Street under the provisions of Minnesota Laws of 1967, Chapter 162;' NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the road described as follows, to wit: Lexington Avenue, from Mendota Heights Road to Marie Avenue be and hereby is established, located, and designated a Municipal 'Sate Aid Street of the City of Mendota Heights subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, that same be constructed, improved and maintained as a Municipal State Aid Street of the City of Mendota Heights, to be numbered and known as Municipal State Aid Street 105. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Fourth day of February, 1975. ATTEST: G.M. Radabaugh City Clerk -Treasurer CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Robert G. Lockwood Acting Mayor i CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REVOKING A MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAY WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the road hereinafter described should be revoked as a Municipal State Aid Street under provisions of Minnesota laws; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the road described as follows, to wit: Wachtler Avenue, from Marie Avenue to Wentworth Avenue be and is hereby revoked as a Municipal State Aid street of the City of Mendota Heights subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of highways for his consideration. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Fourth day of February, 1975. By ATTEST: G.M. Radabaugh City Clerk -Treasurer CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Robert G. 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