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1975-01-07CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota. AGENDA January 7, 1975 1. Call to Order. 2. Administration of Oath of Office to newly elected Official: Councilman: Russell A. Wahl 3. Roll Call. 4. Approval of Minutes, December 9, 1974. 5. Approval of Minutes, December 17, 1974. 6. Approval of Final Payment Certificate to Fischer Sand and Aggregate, Inc. in the amount of $9,087.16, for Inland Industrial Park Improvements. (See attached proposed resolution.) 7. -Old Business a. Dakota Land and Development, request for approval of preliminary plat. See attached letter from Lance Johnson. Ll 8. Communications a. Letter from Dakota County Highway Engineer regarding bikeway/pedway options for Delaware Avenue from TH 110 to Emerson Avenue. b. Letter from Metropolitan Council regarding LAWCON funds application. c. Memo from City Planner regarding Community Block Grants. d. Letter from NSP regarding request for general increase in electric rates. 9. Commission Reports a. Planning Commission: Minutes of December 18 special meeting. (See attached reports from City Engineer and City Planner.) b. Status of Commission Membership Planning Commission (Terms expiring January 31, 1975): ti Rolf Ljungkull Ray Wheeler Agenda -2- January 7, 1974 Park and Recreation Commission (Terms expiring January 31, 1975) Gerald Finn Garold Murphy William Allen 10. New Business a. Appointment of Acting Mayor for 1975. b. Appointment of City Health Officer for 1975. c. Appointment of Deputy Clerk. d. Proposed Resolution Adopting 1975 Budget. e. Designation of Official City Newspaper. (See attached letters and proposed resolution.) f. Proposed resolution authorizing and directing Annual City Audit. Public Mayor City Administrator a. Memo on probationary employee, Dennis Lindgren. b. Metropolitan Sewer Board Joint Use Rental Agreement #155. (Recommend Mayor and Clerk to sign Agreement.) Trustees City Engineer a. Engineering Status Report, December, 1974. b. Proposed resolution requesting engineering and technical assistance from Minnesota Highway Department. 1 < C, .,Ba eLi � /o r �e a s, .��uCjj. �f%a ��% u i / ✓� f ��',y� �`pf'� City Attorney a. Proposed ordinance changing street names for a portion of Douglas Road and a portion of James Road. (Available Tuesday.) City Clerk -Treasurer a. Approval of 1975 Depository of Funds: Minnesota State Bank Cherokee State Bank Mid-America State Bank Signal Hills State Bank b. Securities Pledged against various depository accounts. Agenda -3- 11. Approval of the List of Claims. 12. Approval of Cigarette Licenses: 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. 13. Approval of Rubbish Hauler Licenses: January 7, 1974 A.A. Rubbish Service, Inc. Beerman Services McKnight Trucking, Inc. Mendota Heights Rubbish Service, Inc. 14. Approval of Licenses: West End Air Conditioning Company Denesen Company 15. Adjourn. Heating License General Contractor License LIST OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL January 7, 1975 PROJECTS "q84 $ 11058.26 Board of Water Commissioners Materials and Labor 85 1,212.17 Bettenburg, townsend, gtolte & Comb. Final Fees 2886 11,500.00 Carl J. Genz Acquisition of property 2887 708.45 Soil Exploration Company. Partial payment 74-2 2888 9,087.16 Fischer Sand & Aggregate, Inc. Final Payment Cert. #4 FIRE RELIEF 2882 $ 3,239.04 Wilfred Dehrer, Treas., Fire Relief Village Apportionment FEDERAL REVENUE 2083 $ 1,707.80 Soil Exploration Soil investigation PAYROLL 2850 $ 8,299.73 Mid America State Bank Net payroll 12/31/74 ADMINISTRATION 2849 $ 2.00 2851 3,320.45 2852 1,348.71 2853 3,612.68 2854 3,552.77 2855 804.30 2856 88.76 57 102.00 _,58 130.00 2898 56.04 2859 880.00 2860 25.00 2861 69.45 2862 162.18 2863 75.00 2864 270.00 2865 10.73 2889 31.30 2890 90.90 2891 8.00 2866 126.50 2867 7.35 2868 8.00 2899 297.00 2900 176.27 POLICE DEPARTMENT 2862 86.50 2893 6.50 2892 9.36 2894 80.00 35 10.00 -.,96 1.75 2897 112.00 2869 7.41 2870 362.96 Supt. of Documents Subscription Dist. Dir, of Internal Revenue Fed. Withholding 12/74 Comm. of Revenue State Withholding 12/74 St. Treas.,Soc. Security Contr. 4th Quarter FICA 174 With. State Treasurer Minn. Hospital Service Asso. Wells Fargo Trustee Minn. Teadsters, Local Union Orvil J. Johnson Chester Pearson Mid America State Bank Scott Engwer Mid America State Bank Northwestern Bell APWA Education Foundation Oak Crest Kennels Employee Data Forms, Inc. Suburban Stationers Xerox Corporation Dakota County Tribune The Intern. City Management Occupational Training Center Building News Inc. Metropolitan Sewer Board State Treasurer P.E.R.A. 12/74, Hospitalization L.T.D. & Life #320 Dues 12/74 Mileage allow. 1/75 Mileage - 12/74 Rent - City offices Janitorial services ADP payroll charges Billings Registration fee Assoc. , Inc. Northwestern Bell Fischer "66" Motor Parts Service Dir., Dept. of Conferences Minn. Chiefs of Police Assoc. Annex Cleaners Market Tire Co. Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc. Standard Oil Div.,Amoco Oil Co. Retainer & Board 12/26/74 Supplies Office Supplies Office Supplies One Year Subscription Membership dues Office Supplies Publication Reserve Capacity Chg. 12/7 4th Qtr. Surcharge Billings Tire Repairs Repairs Reg. for Arndt & Plath 1975 Dues Cleaning one blanket 2 Tires Supplies Gasoline LIST OF CLAIMS CONT. FIRE DEPARTMENT 2862 $ 64.41 2871 26.61 2872 12.30 2873 40.00 January 7, 1975 Northwestern Bell Billings City of St. Paul, Dept. of Police & Fire Repairs Oxygen Service Co. Supplies Minnesota State Fire Dept. Assoc. Dues ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT 2862 $ 12.44 Northwestern Bell 2870 133.57 Standard Oil Div.,Amoco Oil Co. 2869 3.33 Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc. 2874 3.90 Chas. Olson & Sons, Inc. 2875 100.00 Karl Hohenstein 2876 100.00 Harry Kirchner 2877 27.11 J. L. Shiely Co. PUBLIC UTILITIES 2862 $ 11.60 2884 124.49 2878 7,114.13 '.879 125.30 Northwestern Bell Board of Water Commissioners Metro. Waste Control Comm. Northern States Power Co. Billings Gasoline Supplies Supplies Bldg. Rental 1/75 Bldg. Rental 1/75 Supplies Billings Billing Payment for 1/75 St. Light Billing PARKS Carron Net Co., Inc. Hockey Nets Northwestern Bell Billings Aquazyme Midwest Inc. Service charges DEPARTMENT_ 2880 202.21 2862 50.46 2881 91.00 Page 460 December 9, 1974 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Special Meeting Held on Monday, December 9, 1974 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special 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. Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Gutzmer, Lockwood, Losleben and Wahl. MENDOTA WATER Mayor Huber pointed out that the special meeting was called COMPANY RATE in an attempt to resolve the request from the Mendota Water INCREASE REQUEST Company for a rate increase. Mayor Huber asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. John McGirl, attorney for the Water Company, stated that the company has compiled a new operating budget and has made a study of the St. Paul Water Department rate system for suburban communities. He requested, on behalf of the Mendota Water Company, that the Council approve a rate schedule base d on the 1975 St. Paul Water Department rate system for suburban communities, rather than the previously requested rate increase. He pointed out that such a schedule would be based on actual water useage rather than the current rate of $7.50 per month for useage of up to 30,000 gallons. He stated that due to increased maintenance and repairs, the original request for an increase to $9.00 per month would be inadequate. He estimated an average projected monthly rate of $12.87 per residence for the 234 residences served by the system (based on the St. Paul rates). Mr. Joseph LaBuda, Board member of the Water Company, stated that the rates, based on the 1975 St. Paul rates would be a $3.15 demand charge plus $.47 per 100 cubic feet of water used during the quarter. He pointed out that meters would be read quarterly and that there would be quarterly billings. Mr. Warren Tyler distributed copies of the proposed 1975 Mendota Water Company budget. Councilman Losleben outlined his memo to the Council regarding granting a rate incrti!ase"tb-the Water Company. He pointed out that what constitutes a reasonable return on investment has not been determined yet. He suggested that an increase be granted based on compliance with the following: 1.) receipt of specifications on the system; 2) receipt of a detailed plan for system corrections to bring the system into compliance with Sec. 2.09 of the Franchise Ordinance; 3.) preliminary study on adaptability of -the system into the municipal system in 1981; 4.) systematic plan for checking meters; 5.) establishment of a system for reporting maintenance problems and complaints to th City; 6.) submission of minutes of stockholders meetings and advance notice of dates for such meetings. Page 461 December 9, 1974 Mr. McGirl stated that the company will provide the meeting minutes and advance notice as well as a complaint list but that the company would not be able to provide as -built plans and objected to being required to provide information on adaptability of the system to the existing public facilities. The Council members discussed at length the aspect of return on investment, and directed the City Attorney to work with Mr. McGirl to resolve the question. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Mayor Huber moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 The hearing was closed at 9:50 o'clock P.M. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Mendota Water Company rates be established on the basis of the 1975 St. Paul Water Depart- ment rates for suburban customers, effective on January 1, 1975, and conditional upon compliance with the list of conditions specified by Councilman Losleben, with the exception of item number 3. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson pointed out that the City does not have a copy of the specifications on the system and that the City will need additional information prior to discussions with the St. Paul Water Department on integrating the Mendota Water Company system into the St. Paul system after the franchise expires. Mayor Huber suggested that the company be requested to furnish any information available on the system construction. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Lockwood withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Gutzmer withdrew the motion. Councilman Gutzmer moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution authorizing the Mendota Water Company rates to be increased to reflect the St. Paul Water Department charges for suburban users, which are to be effective on January 1, 1975; and requested that the company voluntarily comply with Councilman Losleben's conditions, excepting item number 3. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RECESS Mayor Huber called a recess at 9:51 o'clock P.M. The meeting readjourned at 10:00 o'clock P.M. SPACE STUDY City Planner Barbara Lukermann was present to update the Council on the progress of the Space Study. Mrs. Lukermann gave a slide and graphic presentation of space needs and adaptability of the Civic Center site. She indicated that Public Works storage space and situation of a 2-12 million gallon water tank would need special consideration. She listed several problems with the site, and the Council and staff members discussed with Mrs. Lukermann the contents of Page 462 December 9, 1974 the interim space study report and the verbal/visual presentation. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Huber moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Donald L. Huber Mayor J TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:08 o'clock A.M. G.M. Radabaugh City Clerk I Page 463 December 17, 1974 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, December 17, 1974 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 8:05 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Gutzmer, and Losleben. Mayor Huber and Councilman Wahl had notified the Council that they would be late. APPROVE Acting Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the MINUTES December 3 meeting. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Mayor Huber and Councilman Wahl arrived at 8:12 o'clock P.M. Acting Mayor Lockwood retained chairmanship of the meeting. TRANSIT BENCHES The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the U.S. Bench Corporation regarding the installation of transit benches at the various bus stops within Mendota Heights. Mayor Huber moved that the matter be tabled indefinitely. Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of the agenda for the December 18 Planning Commission work meeting and briefly discussed the agenda. DEPARTMENT REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police and Fire Department monthly reports for November, 1974. DAKOTA LAND AND Mr. Robert Laddusaw, of Dakota Land and Development, was DEVELOPMENT present to request approval of the preliminary plat of property located on Wachtler Avenue. He pointed out that at the November 5 Council meeting the Council had several questions about engineering details, including drainage and the extension of a cul-de-sac. He stated that the proposed cul-de-sac in the western portion of the plat has been extended and will be temporary. He also proposes to give the City a twenty -foot strip of property along the western edge of the plat as a park contribution. Administrator Johnson stated that the park contribution matter had been discussed at both the Planning Commission and Park Commission meetings and that neither of the Commissions could determine any good public use for the 20 foot strip of property. G Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PETITIONS -- FURLONG ADDITION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 464 December 17, 1974 Engineer Kishel explained the engineering problems involved in serving the property with sewer and water. He stated that he has been in contact with NSP in this regard and that the physical± layouts and cost still must be determined. Administrator Johnson pointed out that the noise level problem is still totally unresolved, and that it is the responsibility of the City officials to determine how suitable this property is for development. He stated that the NSP noise readings are just on the tolerable level. He encouraged Mr. Laddusaw to engage ! the services of a consultant with expertise in acoustics and noise levels to determine whether the present noise level is tolerable and what type of buffer would be most effective. Mayor Huber pointed out that the Council recognizes the problems in developing this property, but stated that the park donation and a solution to the noise problem must be determined prior to approval of the preliminary plat. Mayor Huber moved that the general concept be approved, that the Council and staff members continue to cooperate with the developer to resolve the several problems, and that the City Administrator be directed to find an acoustical expert. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of three petitions from residents of the Furlong Addition. Mayor Huber moved that a petition from the Furlong Addition area residents withdrawing their original petition for acquisition by the Metropolitan Airports Commission be accepted. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Gutzmer moved that a petition from the Furlong Addition residents requesting the City to purchase property on Furlong Avenue for park and playground purposes be accepted and referred to the Park Commission for study. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. FURLONG ADDITION Councilman Gutzmer moved that a petition for sewer and water PETITION FOR improvements in the Furlong Addition (on the east side of PUBLIC IMPROVE- TH 55) be received and acknowledged. MENTS Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Several of the Furlong Area residents expressed a desire to have a feasibility study initiated. Many of the residents stated that the need for sewer improvements is especially necessary since many of the present private sewer facilities are no longer adequate. Mayor Huber stated that the initiation of a feasibility study hinges on completion of plans for TH 55 construction and Page 465 December 17, 1974 TH 110 upgrading, since the alignment of TH 55 will affect the location of the water and sewer lines. The Council cautioned the residents that when public facilities are extended to this area the construction cost will be extremely high. The Council also explained the 120 day moratorium on building in this area. Mayor Huber commended the residents for bringing their request to the Council and asked the residents to be patient and try to understand the necessity for final plans and specifications on TH 55 before a feasibility study is ordered. RECESS Acting Mayor Lockwood called for a recess at 9:55 o'clock P.M. The meeting readjourned at 10:15 o'clock P.M. FIRE DEPARTMENT Administrator Johnson outlined his memo on the proposed ALERTING SYSTEM purchase of a pocket -pager radio alerting system for the fire department. Captain Gene Lange explained several of the benefits of this type of alerting system, and both he and the City Administrator recommended that the Council authorize advertising for bids for pocket -pagers. Mayor Huber moved that the specifications for the pocket - pagers be approved and to authorize advertisement for bids, the bids to be received on January 16. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TEMPCO Mr. Jeff Holley and Mr. Pete K�onan of Tempco Manufacturing were present to request approval of a building permit to construct a 44 by 208 foot addition on the Tempco property for storage of materials. Mr. Holley stated that a basket weave fence would be constructed on the TH 55 side of the property, and a five foot fence would also be constructed around a surfaced parking lot. Screening at the back of the property would be a fence and shrubbery. He also pointed out that there would be a fenced -in storage area between the addition and the present building. Administrator Johnson pointed out that the setback from the property line to the fence around the parking lot should b e 20 feet. Mr. Holley stated that the present plan would be changed to conform with the 20 foot requirement. Administrator Johnson further pointed out that a detailed landscape plan, initialed by a landscape architect, must be provided. After a brief discussion, Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that the building permit application be approved, conditioned upon receipt of satisfactory detailed landscaping plans and the required bonds and subject to conformance of the plans to the setback requirements. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 466 December 17, 1974 COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of an excerpt from the November 30 "Citizens League News" regarding the proposed 1975 Minnesota Highway Department budget. SUBURBAN RATE Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-106, AUTHORITY "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY; DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT; AND DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY AS ITS MEMBER ON THE BOARD OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY," designating City Administrator Johnson as the Mendota Heights representative. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PROBATIONARY On the recommendation of the City Administrator, Acting EMPLOYEE Mayor Lockwood moved that Mrs. Betty Anderson be given permanent employment status, as receptionist/typist, effective January 1, 1975. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ABATEMENTS Administrator Johnson stated that the County Assessor had requested the approval of two tax abatements. and that a tenth holiday, Good Friday, be granted. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MENDOTA WATER City Attorney Winthrop suggested to the Council that a public COMPANY RATE hearing be held to discuss the Mendota Water Company request for INCREASE a rate increase based on the St. Paul Water Department 1975 rates for suburban users. Mayor Huber moved'that an abatement be granted to Glenn Mulvihill for Parcel No. 27-71250-010-01, reducing assessed value from 665 to nil for taxes payable in 1971; 2200 to nil for taxes payable in 1972; 2300 to nil for taxes payable in 1973, and for Parcel No. 27171250-160-01, reducing the assessed value from 665 to nil for taxes payable in 1971 and from 2200 to nil for taxes payable in 1972. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays. 0 jes 1975 SALARY Mayor Huber moved that the following 1975 salary - ADJUSTMENTS for non-union employees be approved: QS f0 Ae W -S. Clerk -Treasurer $1,145.00/mo. Public Works Inspector 1,250.00/mo. Accounting Clerk 735.00/mo. Admin. Secretary 700.00/mo. Receptionist/Clerk 515.00/mo. Police Clerk 2.97/hr. Public Works General Foreman 1,175.00/mo. Police Chief 1,500.00/mo. and that a tenth holiday, Good Friday, be granted. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MENDOTA WATER City Attorney Winthrop suggested to the Council that a public COMPANY RATE hearing be held to discuss the Mendota Water Company request for INCREASE a rate increase based on the St. Paul Water Department 1975 rates for suburban users. Page 467 December 17, 1974 Mayor Huber moved that a hearing to discuss the proposed Mendota Water Company rate increase be held on Tuesday, January 21, 1975 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 OVERLOOK City Attorney Winthrop stated that the Inland Construction CONDOMINIUMS Corporation has requested certification from the City that the Overlook Condominiums are constructed in conformance with the terms of the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, dated July 17, 1973, between the City of Lilydale and the City of Mendota Heights. Administrator Johnson pointed out that the Douglas Road entrance at the back of the property is still being used, there is no siltation pond on the northerly side of the building, although this was indicated on the building plans, and the park contribution for the Inland Industrial Park has not yet been received. Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution Number 74-107, "RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO INLAND CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT," execution of the Resolution by the Mayor and Clerk to be contingent upon a satisfactory resolution of the problems pointed out by the City Administrator. Acting Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ORCHARD/HUNTER City Engineer Kishel pointed out potential problems in the LANE IMPROVEMENTS construction of the Orchard/Hunter Lane sewer improvement project, suggesting a proposed new alignment of the sewer lines on Hunter Lane so that several trees in the present right-of-way would not have to be removed. It was the concensus of the Council that the City Administrator and Public Works Inspector should hold an informal meeting with the residents living south of the center line of Culligan Lane to discuss the problems involved in the project. STREET NAME- Public Works Inspector Pearson outlined his memo to the CHANGES Council on two street name changes, and recommended that the cul-de-sac at the west end of Douglas Road be changed to Douglas Court and that the section of James Road from Lexington Avenue to Douglas Road be changed to Douglas Road. Acting Mayor Lockwood moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an Ordinance to change the name of the cul-de-sac at the west end of Douglas Road to Douglas Court, and the'section of James Road from Lexington Avenue east to Douglas Road. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ff 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 468 December 17, 1974 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, December 17, 1974, 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 Gutzmer seconded the motion. Acting Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Bob's Rubbish Action Disposal System, Inc. Choban Realty Rubbish Hauler License Rubbish Hauler License General Contractor License Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. SALARY Councilman Gutzmer moved that the 1975 salary for the City ADJUSTMENT Administrator be established at $24,300 and that the auto allowance be established at $130 per month. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 1:05 o'clock A.M. ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Acting Mayor G.M. Radabaugh, Clerk -Treasurer f BETTENBURG TOWNSEND STOLTE & COMB, INC r: 1437 MARSHALL AVENUE • SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55104 TEL. 646-2555 AREA CODE 612 A R C H I T E C T S E N G I N E E R S P L A N N E R S December 27, 1974 b Mr. Gilbert M. Radabaugh Clerk -Treasurer City of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive Saint Paul, Minnesota 55120 Subject: Mendota Heights Sewers, Water, Streets Improvement No.__74., Project Nom (Inland Industrial Park) BTS&C Project No. 7333 Dear Gil: Enclosed herewith for further handling is FINAL Payment CertUiLata No. 4 in the amount of $9,087.16 entitling Fischer Sand and Aggregat , [Inc. o payment for work completed rn the a ove project. The work has been inspected and found to be acceptable. Final payment is herewith recommended. Very truly yours, Edward F. KI he EFK/d Encl. cc: Fischer Sand and Aggregate, Inc. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 1) WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City of Mendota Heights on May 21, 1974, Fischer Sand and Aggregate, Inc. of Apple Valley, Minnesota has satisfactorily completed the improvement of sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer and street improvements to serve the area known as the Inland Industrial Park (Improvement Number 74, Project Number 1) in accordance with such contract; NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the work completed under said contract is hereby accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract, in the amount of $9,087.16 taking the contractor's receipt in full. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of , 1975. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Donald L. Huber Mayor ATTEST: G.M. Radabaugh City Clerk LANCE: J. JOHNSON DEAN R. vOSTROM RONALD S. LONDON WILLIAM J. MAU7Y JOHNSON & EOSTROM PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ffi January 3, 1975 Mr. Orvil J. Johnson. City Administrator City of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive' Mendota Heights, Minnesbta 55120' Dear Mr. Johnson: I JAN 3 1875 265 SOUTH LAFAYETTE ROAD ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA SS107 (s 12) 227- 6591 In December 1974, thd City of Mendota Heights had before it for approval the preliminary plat of Alzada Company and Dakota Land and Development, Inc. for the 'Russ property. it is my understanding thd'council took no final action primarily dueto an alleged noise problem referred to in a letter dated November -4, 1974, from N.S.P..' I am writing to request that this matter be placed on the.agendafor the January 7;.1975, meeting so that thd' preliminary plat may beapproved at that meeting. Since the December meeting, Bob Laddusaw and I have met with 'you regarding the question raised by some 'council members concerning ning possible sounds emanating from thd N.S.P. plant.. We explored the possibility. of having an independent sound engineet conduct tests, including contacting such'an engineer'for a price quote and have been told it would be' around $1,000. We consider that prohibitive;* as a result, we have tentatively refected thd idea of such'a test. - In addition, I have had a substantial number of telephone discussions with repres*entatives of N.S.P., mostly with' Harold Bagley of its Law Department. On Friday, December 27, 1974, he 'acknowledged to me 'that there may be a "noise problem", that if thdre'is, thd developers cannot do anything about it as it must bd*cured at thd source and the source would be N.S.P..' Accordingly,.it would be their responsibility to solve any existing problem. r1J Mr. Orvil J. Johnson -2- January 3, 1975 It is my understanding that N.S.P. is conducting further tests to verify its formei work regarding sound levels and those tests should be completed today. That will permit N.S.P. to evaluate its position and, according to Mr. Bagley,, be present at thd'council meeting on Tuesday night. That should permit the council to obtain such meaningful information as is necessary for it to act upon this plat.. It seems appropriate to add here that whatever the* tests -conducted by N.S.P. or others may reveal, we, as the property owners, should not have that used as a reason to further delay or deny this preliminary plat. Thd property is zoned single family and we believe we have substantially complied with the subdivision ordinance in processing this application and working with city officials over the last six months. To the extent there may bea, sound problem of any type, that issue should have bedn debated when the zoning occurred not when a request for subdividing is made.* Many external factors go to make up the economic risk one in our position takes. We run the risk that for whatever reasons lots may not sell, whether it is possible sound from the N.S.P. plant, sounds from vehicular traffic on Wachtler Avenue 'or the existence of propane*tanks and Economic Laboratory in addition to customary real estate considerations. I wish to thank you and everyone else whd has worked with 'us on this preliminary plat to date. Hopefully, this information will be sufficient to place it onto the 'agenda January 71' 1975. If you need any furthdr information, please'let me know. Very truly yours, Lance J. `Johnson LJJ:�2�e cc: Mr. Harold J. Bagley Do.cember t%, 1974 Dr. l'vuutl i l3. 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Tom p4i*n 300 Metro Square Building, 7th Street and Robert Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Area 612, 227-9421 December 17, 1974 Orvil J. Johnson, Administrator City of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120 Dear Mr. Johnson: At its meeting on September 26, 1974, the Metropolitan Council considered the priority rating of local park LAWCON and State Natural Resource fund projects. Your agency's application for these funds was included in this review process. This matter had been previously considered by the Environmental and Transportation Committee and the Metro- politan Parks and Open Space Commission, Please find attached a report of the Committee which was adopted by the Metro- politan Council as its report. All local recreation open space applications were approved by the Metropolitan Council. However, due to limited available funds, the Council recommended a maximum grant of $100,000 to any one project and a limitation of high funding priority to no more than one project per community. You should note that Table C as attached is the final recommended funding priority. Please also note that the Council is aware that its recom- mendations on funding are advisory and that the State Planning Agency may apply additional criteria in its final deter- mination. Since -rel , fjrmQoz hnoland an Enc. JB: lm d / CAn Agency Created to Coordinate the Planning and Development of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Comprising: 'a Aho a County 0 Carver County 0 Dakota County 0 Hennepin County 0 Ramsey County 0 Scott County 0 Washington County 9.26.74 1\4E1'it�)POL1TAN COUNCfL , Suito 300 P1 tic:• S..',.iU. L;uildil).1, S0i)It Paul, Minn<.sota 55101 Report of the Env;ronmentnl and Transportation Committee Referral Report 74-53 TO: Metropolitan Council RE: Local Park Projects Approv8l and Priorit%, Ranking for Funding At its meeting, on September 12, 1974, the Environmental and Transportation Committee considered the recommendations (attached as Exhibit A) of the M ;tropolitan Parks and Open. Space Commission concerning the 1974 local governmental applications for -state Natural Resource and L4WCON fi-incis . These recommendations were submitted by the Commission following consideration of the staff review recommendations following a public meeting September 3 to hear comments from applicants. The Committee also cons,dered a Housing staff memo dated Septornber 9, 1974 (attached as Exhibit B) dealing c,vith the application of llousing Policy 31 to the part grant rankings. The Committee was informed that the Human Resources Committee would be considering an alternative rating system and application of Housing Policy 31 for ranking project applications in the future. While the Committee members support this review of the Policy 31 rating system, it was the unanimous opinion -of the: Committee members present that Policy 31 should be applied using the implementation guidelines published as an appendix to the revised Dousing Policy Plan. Discussion centered on the three alter- native methods for applying housing performance rankings to open space rankir:gs . The Committoe also considered the letter dated September 12 from Nfayor Hofstede of Minneapolis, attached as Exhibit C. Mayor Hofstede raised sever -sl significant points regarding the point rating, system used by staff in their revi.ew of the applica- tions, particularly as to whether development framework policies were given sufficient weighting. Because of the time constraints on this year's action and because of the less than complete development of the development framework policies and plan, the Committee did not feel that changes in the existing rating system should be made at this time. However, th-o Committee does recommend that the Commission proceed ;with staff to evaluate the rating syst•m as used this year and early in 1975 male recommen- dations to the Council as to the rating system and process to be used in 1975 to review local park grant applications . In this consideration, particular attention should be given to the proper consideration of development framework policies and priorities. -2- 11 Roco nim o rid i--. t i on s I Dint all local rocro,-A;on open spice applications listed on Table A attached be approved. 2 . That no project should bo. awarded mor ' c than $300,000 of grant funds due to the limit -:A available funding. 3. That no nioce, than ono project or application per community be given high funding priority. 4. Th,at the ranl:ing of the I tapprovocl pcofects for funding priority as cocommended he by the NIctropolitan Packs and Open Space Commission (Table A) be modified by the applicationof Housing Policy 31 in accord with Table C from the Housing staff memo dated September 9, and that the Council recommend Table C to the State Planning Agency for funding priority. 5. That any SNR and/or LAWCON grant to Dakota County for the Thompson Park project be made contingent upon use of county bonding authority to fund the balance of the project. Respectfully submitted, Stanley B. Kegler, Chairman Environmental & Transportation Committee SBK:pp 9.17.74 N4 ETRO POLIT-MN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION'S RECOMPv1CXDED RANKING OF LOCAL OPEN SPACE PROJECTS i #licant Project Name Project Cost Ratiqq_L100 2160 Bloomington 2155 Minnetonka 2158 Eden Prairie 2135 Dakota County 2154 Champlin 2153 Maplewood 2164 Oakdale 2192 Columbia Heights 2177 St. Paul 2162 Cottage Grove 2136 Prior Lake 2165 67 2108 Golden Valley 2151 Roseville r2:_6 Chanhassen 2138 Brooklyn Park 2157 City Of Anoka 2163 Fridley 2170 Hastings 1") Minneapolis 2 Circle Pines 2187 Bfooklyn Par,-/HC;PRD 2152 Cnanhassen 2206 Marine on St. Croix 2186 HCPRD 2106 Anoka County .3 Oak Park Heights '107 Carver County 2137 Excelsior 2161 Sloomington-, 2176 - St., Paul 21-"j, St. Paul 213.1 Dakota County 2• -A-, Anoka 'County ir Anoka County 2150 Marina on St. Croix 21G7 . Anoka County Gideon Pond Estate (A) $350,000 84 Minnehaha Park- East (A) 660,000 77 Community Lakes Park- (A) 1,297,500 72 Thompson Park (A) 540,000 70 Elm Crcek Trailways (A) 199,000 68 Michael Lane Nature Center (A&D) 200,000 68 Oakdale Park (A) 100,000 68 LaBelle Park (D) 100,900 67 Navy Island (A) 70,000 65 Woodridge Park (A) 120,000 65 Lakefront Park (A & D) 516,000 64 Valley Park (A & D) 137,700 64 - Rice Lake Nature Area (A) 25,000 63. Central Park (A & D) - 601,000 63 Lake Ann Park (A) 240,000. 63 No. Hennepin Bicycle Trail (A) 250,000 62 Sunny Acres Par': (D) 167,202 61 Islands of Peace (D) 114,650 59 Vermillion Rivel-r Parkway (D) 100,000 58 Parkways Improvoments (D) 643,320 58 Baldwin Community Park (D) 104,000 56 Durnam Island (A.'. 60,000 Environmental Study Area (A & D) 125,000 St. Croix Valley Bicycle Trail.(D) 77,230 Crow River Trail (A) 1,000,000 Rum River. Central (A) 185,300 Valley View Park (D) 145,000 Baylor Park (D) Studer Park (D) Minnesota River Valley Trail (A) Fish Hatchery (A) Auto Scrap Yard (A) Koct',,endorfor Estate (A) Island Lake -Martin Lake(A) Cooh Lake (A) Bicentennial Park (A & D) Ruin River North (A) 106,100 23,050 400,000 125,000 113,000 217,000 39,900 25,200 19,500 8,640 53 SO 50 50 49 49 41 41 77 65 56 55 47 42 39 34 TABLE C RANfaNG OF LOCAL OPEN SPACE PROJECTS BASED ON HOUSING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION F''-- Apolicz3nt Project Nam Prolect Cost RaLin �.100 Bloomington Gideon Pond Estate (A) $ 350,000 94* Eden Prairie Community Lakes Piark (A) 1,297,500 82* Columbia Heights LaBelle Park (D) 100,900 77* Minnetonka Minnehaha Park Ea.,.; t (A) 660,000 77 St. Paul Navy Island (A) 70,000 75* Dakota County Thompson Park (A) 540,000 70 Minneapolis Parkways Improvem.ents (D) 643,320 68* Champlin Elm Creek Trailways (A) 199,000 68 Maplewood Michael Lane Nature Ctr. (A&D) 200,000 68 Oakdale Oakdale Park (A) 100,000 68 Prior Lake Lakefront Park (A & D) 516,000 64. Golden Valley Rice Lake Nature Area (A) 25,000 63 Roseville Central Park (A & D) 601,000 63 Chanhassen Lake Ann Park (A) - 240,000 Fj 3 Brooklyn Park No. Hennepin Bicycle Trail (A) 250,000 62 City of Anoka Sunny Acres Park (D) 167,202 61 Hastings Vermillion River Parkway (D) 100,000 58 Circle Pines Baldwin Community Park (D) 104,000 56 Cottage Grove Woodridge Park (A) 120,000 55 Mndota EEi� Valley Park (A & D) 137,700 54*** .I-,- Brooklyn Park/HCPRD Durnam Island (A) 60,000 53 Chanhassen Environmental Study Area (A & D) 125,000 50 Marine on St. Croix St. Croix Valley Bicycle Trail (D) 77,230 50 HCPRD Crow River Trail (A) 1,000,000 50 Fridley Islands of Peace (D) 114,650 49** Anoka County Rum River Central (A) 185,300 49 Oak Park Heights Valley View Park (D) 145,000 49 Carver County Baylor Park (D) 106,100 41 Excelsior Studer Park (D) 23,050 41 Bloomington Minnesota River Valley Trail (A) 400,000 77 St. Paul Fish Hatchery (A) 125,000 65 St. Paul Auto Scrap Yard (A) 113,000 56 Dakota County Kochendorfer Estate (A) 217,000 55 Anoka County Island Lake -Martin Lake (A) 39,900 47 Anoka County Coon Lake (A) 25,200 42 Marine on St. Croix Bicentennial Park (A & D) 19,500 39 Anoka County Rum River North (A) 8,640 34 10 pts. added o 10 pts. subtracted MIDWEST PLANNING AND RESEARCH. INC. L 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 December 31, 1974``c� MEMORANDUM VAN 1975 TO: Mendota Heights City Council FROM: Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. - Stephen Ryan RE: Community Development Block Grants As you may know, the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program will begin on January 1, 1975. This new program is a combination of many of the old categorical grant programs, such as urban renewal, park and open space, etc. There will be 1.4 million dollars available to communities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and that amount will expand greatly over the next six years of the program. A major problem with the program, as I discussed with Orvil Johnson, is the severe applica- tion deadlines. There are two application phases; first, the preliminary application which must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council 45 days prior to the 1 March, 1975, HUD deadline; and second, the full application must be submitted to HUD no later than May 15, 1975. This situation, of course, places an extreme hardship on those small communities who do not have the staff capability to prepare an application within these deadlines. It was in this context that Midwest Planning and Research offered their services to Mendota Heights in managing and preparing the application for the block grant program. In further discussing the program with Orvil, I outlined some of the requirements and commit- ments a community must acknowledge in making application for these funds. The intent of the program is to impact low and moderate income people, and as a result, much of the required planning and program objectives are oriented towards this far reaching community goal . One specific requirement of the full application is a detailed housing assistance plan, which entails the establishment of a program to assist low and moderate income people in housing provisions and a projection of the community goals on an annual basis in this specific area. As I discussed with Mr. Johnson, this program is not for every community. Making application for these funds implies a total community commitment towards the assistance of low and moderate i `come people. Consequently, only those communities which are truly "ready and willing" to provide this assistance will have their applications reviewed favorably. This, of course, also relates to communities which do not have critical economic problems and consequently are able to solve physical and social deficiencies through municipal financing, etc. Mendota Heights City Council December 31, 1974 Page Two Though it is not my intention to encourage or discourage Mendota Heights from making application for these funds, I would strangely suggest (to any community) that before making a decision, a thorough assessment of needs and goals versus abilities be made. As I mentioned earlier, if Mendota Heights should wish to pursue this funding avenue, the two firms of Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. and Minnesota Community Dev- elopment Services will be available to prepare the application and assure its timely submission. Y RECEIVED NORTHERN STATES POWER 1 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 January 3, 1975 The Honorable Donald Huber Mayor of the City of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120 Dear Mayor Huber: C O•M P A N Y NSP has filed a request with the Minnesota Public Service Commission for a general increase in electric prices. I'm writing to you so that you have an understanding of the proposed increase and why we need it. Very simply, NSP must increase electric prices to meet the skyrocketing costs of supplying electricity and to assure our customers dependable electricity now and in the future. NSP's request to the Public Service Commission is for a $58.7 million increase in electric revenues on an annual basis. That works out to a 16 percent increase in our annual revenues in Minnesota. I want to emphasize that the 16 percent is the increase in our annual revenues, but that individual customers will receive varying percentage increases depending on their usage. The rates we are proposing continue the lower winter and higher summer price approach initiated in 1974. We charge more for electricity during the summer months to help pay for the plants and other facilities built to meet the higher summer electric demands of our customers. The proposed electric price increase will go into effect on an interim basis on bills that customers receive in February. It will continue on an interim basis until the Public Service Commission makes a final decision on the amount of the increase. If the final prices vary from the interim prices, adjustments for the differences will be made for customers. We've made a concerted effort at all levels of our company to exercise close control of expenses and to reduce present and future expenditures, consistent with good service. For example, we're serving 180,000 more electric customers today than we did 10 years ago --with 100 fewer employees. In spite of increased efficiency, our costs have risen faster than revenues. Inflation is the largest single factor in this situation. Over the past year, rising costs have hit NSP twice as hard as the average consumer because of the major investments we must make in facilities required to supply electricity. i Page 2 January 3, 1975 Even with recently -announced deferrals of several future power plants, reflecting less projected growth in electric demand than previously forecast, we estimate that we will have to spend about $1.3 billion on essential new construction over the next five years. If the sharp drop in our per-share earnings over the past two years is not corrected through an adequate price increase, our ability to obtain financing for this construction program will be severely impaired. This will mean higher financing costs and could affect our ability to serve our customers. Electricity produced by abundant coal and nuclear fuels is certain to become a dominant factor in supplying the energy requirements of this area. NSP has the fuel resources, the people and the know-how to move confidently into this electric future. It is important that we have the one other ingredient --good financial health --necessary to make the vital energy contribution to the area's future. If you have any questions about the proposed electric price increase, please get in touch with me. I would appreciate talking with you. Sincerely, Thomas A. Connelly Division Manager CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS . PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes December 18, 1974 The special meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 18, 1974 by Chairwoman Ridder. The following members were present: Ridder, Stefani, Wheeler, Clemens and also present were City Planner Barbara Lukermann and Administrator Johnson. Also present were Councilmen Gutzmer and Wahl. SUBDIVISION Planner Lukermann explained her memo dated September 24 REGULATIONS on the updating of subdivision regulations. A rather lengthy discussion ensued on the ten points outlined as possible areas of weakness in the present regulations. Discussion involved the matter of hearings, Council or Planning Commission, where proposed plats are to be referred, fee schedule and many other items. Mrs. Lukermann noted the areas of concensus and was advised to prepare a suggested subdivision regulation ordinance in the format as presented and reflecting the various comments and points discussed previously. Mrs. Lukermann will prepare the ordinance for early consideration. COLLECTOR STREET Two reports on collector streets were acknowledged, namely DISCUSSION a memo from Mrs. Lukermann dated December 9 and a letter from Engineer Kishel dated December 12. Since land owners and developers along Emerson Avenue were present, the discussion involved the advisability of a collector street basically on the Emerson Avenue alignment. It was noted that with the advent of development it would be necessary to have an east/west collector street to allow neighborhood circulation. It was the concensus that Emerson, between tirTachtler and Clement, and First Avenue, between Clement and Dodd Road should serve as the neighborhood collector streets. The discussion proceeded to the advisability of a collector street in the vicinity of London Road or in the vicinity of the McGough plat. Objections were voiced as to the need for a collector street between Highway 13 and Dodd Road and especially the development of Butler Avenue near Ivy Park. After further discussion, Clemens moved, seconded by Stefani, to recommend that the neighborhood collector route for the south neighborhood be Emerson Avenue from Wachtler to Clement, Clement south to First Avenue, then First Avenue from Clement to Dodd. All Ayes. Motion by Clemens, second by Stefani, to recommend that Butler be left in the existing status and that London Road be planned for a future collector between Highway 13 and Butler and then on Ivy Hills Drive to Dodd Road. Voting: Ayes: 3; Nays: 1 - Wheeler. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. December 9, 1974 h'IENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT CASE: Northeast Area Collector Street Systems (as it relates to Case 74-18, McGough Plat) BACKGROUND: At the October 1974 Planning Commission meeting, Case 74-18 (McGough Plat) was presented to the Planning Commission. Discussion regarding the subdivision proposal centered around the designation of a collector street through the area -and more specifically the extension of Butler Avenue. The October 15, 1974 Planning Report outlined the planning considerations regarding the designation of a collector street as it related to the McGough Plat proposal and the ramifications of collector designation and the extension of Butler Avenue on the adjacent proposed park expansion. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1 . The question of collector designation within the subject area discussed in this report is similar to thatdescribed in the report relating to the Riley/Bancroft Plat. The neighborhood between Highway 13 and Dodd Road, currently has no direct connection nor a street which adequately provides a collector function. The development of the McGough Plat requires that consideration be given this issue and that designation for a collector street be made at this time. 2. The subject neighborhood contains unique characteristics in that it is located in a narrow strip between two state highways and contains relatively few homes to be served by a collector. Its narrowness presents the potential problems that any visibly direct connections between the two highways may create adverse volumes of through traffic. However, as currently platted, no street between the two highways provides a direct access. 3. There exists several options for resolving the internal circulation needs of the subject neighborhood. Each option, however, contains both assets and liabilities, as none of the options provide access and collection capability characteristic of a collector. LZTz.) ,7\7 T I�L�c�1 NNING AND T� DU -L CII, INCA. L A N D P t A N N 1 N G A N D U R B A N R E S E A R C H C O N S U t i A N i s 2101 Hennepin Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 Telephone: (612) 374-3030 December 9, 1974 h'IENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT CASE: Northeast Area Collector Street Systems (as it relates to Case 74-18, McGough Plat) BACKGROUND: At the October 1974 Planning Commission meeting, Case 74-18 (McGough Plat) was presented to the Planning Commission. Discussion regarding the subdivision proposal centered around the designation of a collector street through the area -and more specifically the extension of Butler Avenue. The October 15, 1974 Planning Report outlined the planning considerations regarding the designation of a collector street as it related to the McGough Plat proposal and the ramifications of collector designation and the extension of Butler Avenue on the adjacent proposed park expansion. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1 . The question of collector designation within the subject area discussed in this report is similar to thatdescribed in the report relating to the Riley/Bancroft Plat. The neighborhood between Highway 13 and Dodd Road, currently has no direct connection nor a street which adequately provides a collector function. The development of the McGough Plat requires that consideration be given this issue and that designation for a collector street be made at this time. 2. The subject neighborhood contains unique characteristics in that it is located in a narrow strip between two state highways and contains relatively few homes to be served by a collector. Its narrowness presents the potential problems that any visibly direct connections between the two highways may create adverse volumes of through traffic. However, as currently platted, no street between the two highways provides a direct access. 3. There exists several options for resolving the internal circulation needs of the subject neighborhood. Each option, however, contains both assets and liabilities, as none of the options provide access and collection capability characteristic of a collector. A. Attachment III 1 . Liability - As shown, the Butler expansion wquld provide two choices for connection with Dodd Road, neither of which, however, would be of a direct connection. 2. Liability - As propose;, the option for expanding the park north onto McGough's Plat would be eliminated. 3. Asset - If Butler were extended as shown in *0 1, it would allow for the Topical future connection of London Road, thus completing a reasonably logical circulation system. 4. Asset - If it were possible for the City to negotiate a lease for the use of tundeveloped townhouse property located abutting the park, the park expansion problem would be solved allowing the Butler extension to be a more viable alternative. B. Attachment n2 1 . Liability - As shown, the existing circulation system would continue to force traffic on Sylvandale Road. 2. Liability - Sylvandale Road provides no collection function for any of the Hort► ern neighborhoods. 3. Asset - Use of Sylvandale Road would facilitate the desired park expansion onto McGough's Plat. 4. Asset - This option provides access between the two highways without disrupting any neer neighborhoods. C. Attachment n3 1 . Liability - As shown, this route would significantly reduce the privacy of comes a ong Brompton Place and the desirobiIity of the lots in McGough's Plat. 2. Liability - At least one lot of McGough's Plat and a portion of Arndt's tract would need to be acquired to facilitate development of this alignment. 3. Liability - This option, though a better coffector than Sylvandale, would st►�noi provide the needed collection for the northern neighborhood. 4. Asset - The extension of Brampton Place would provide a fairly direct connection between the two highways and remove the existing congestion from Sylvandale Road. 5. Asset- The park expansion could be facilitated through this proposal. D. Attachment ff 4 I Liability - This option would impact the residents along London Road and require acquisition on Mr. Arndt's tract if pursued prior to platting by owner. 2. Asset - The collector function being sought could be accomplished through this option, as the northern neighborhoods would be served, and the extension provides reasonably direct access. 3. Asset = The park expansion could be accomplished through this option. FINDINGS:' I Introduction of a collector street between Dodd Road and Highway 13 is considered' necessary in order to provide for logical, safe traffic circulation. However, the existing situation (Attachment 112) can be lived with, if the expansion of the present park facility is considered an equal priority. 2. There are far less options in expanding the park than in designating a collector street. Consequently the decision on the park expansion, if considered a priority, should preceed and direct the decision on the collector. 3. Attachment Ir '73 presents the most liabilities regarding adverse impact on new neighborhoods and the continuity of adjacent land use. As mentioned previously, Mr. McGough's ond Mr. Arndt's Plats would be disrupted by this option. if 4. Attachment J4 satisfie� the collection function for the norther neighborhoods, but requires the continued use of Sylvandale for all southern collection. This option 'T may be best used in conjunction with another ' er option, such as Option # I . Option #4 is seen as extremely desirable for the future completion of this collector system. 5. 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Johnson, Administrator City of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55120 Subject: Mendota Heights Collector Streets Northeast Section BTS&C Project No. 7401 Dear Orvil: As requested, we submit herewith our comments with regard to the development of collector streets in specific areas in the northeast part of the City. We refer to the Emerson, Clement, First Street area and the Butler Avenue area. The submission of a proposed plat by Jim Riley has precipitated the Emerson Avenue consideration. Because of a need to provide a thoroughfare in this vicinity to connect Dodd Road and Highway 13, a preliminary review indicates that the most northerly east -west street in TT Smiths Subdivision, logical for this purpose, is 1st Avenue. The matter of getting to 14achtler is not so easy. Taking a more or less direct route from Clement to Emerson means the crossing of very rough ground entailing grades too steep for good street construction. Omitting any consideration for an awkward division of property, we feel that from a construction point of view this route should not be considered unless absolutely necessary. An alternate route is to extend Emerson in a more or less easterly direction to Clement Street at platted Emerson Avenue, then follow Clement to 1st Street and on 1st to Dodd Road. Pursuing the above alternate location, we find that there is need for the designation of additional State Aid mileage in Mendota Heights and that this route may fill the requirement. Criteria dictates that a State Aid street start and stop at either State Trunk Highways or other state aid streets. To make the above suggestion -feasible, it is necessary to extend a designated segment from Dodd Road to Highway 13. We discussed the matter of r page two Mr. Orvil J. Johnson Mendota Heights Collector Streets Northeast Section reclassifying Wacht1er Avenue,from Highway 13 to Emerson Avenue,to a City street for possible State Aid designation with the County Engineer and find that he sees no great problem. We also discussed .the matter with the State Aid Section and find that they too think that something might be worked out. This is contrary to what Barbara Lukermann found out from the Hight•,ay Department, but I think our information is more current. Folluaing this kind of thinking, and by building to State Aid standards, %-,e can obtain a collector street in an area that appears to need one badly. We can also augment our State Aid allocations. We feel that this idea should be investigated further. With regard to the Butler Avenue area, it is our opinion that there is a need for a collector street in that vicinity. From an engineering point of view, the extension of Butler to Sylvandale is more logical from a purely physical and construction cost point of view. Other routes, extending Brompton Road*or London Road, can be readily accomplished but at higher costs. In our opinion, there is no conflict or problem With regard to utilities in either the Butler Avenue or Emerson Avenue street proposals. Very truly yours, C� .t Edward F. Kishel EFK/d CITY OF.MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1975 BUDGET DOCUMENT WHEREAS, a proposed budget document for 1975 was presented to the City Council on October 1, 1974; and WHEREAS, on November 19, 1974 the City Council adopted Resolution Number 74-99 establishing the 1974 tax levy collectible in 1975 based on the proposed budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the appropriations listed in the proposed budget document and has determined that the appropriations are proper and necessary for carrying on the business of the City; NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the proposed budget document submitted on October 1, 1974 is hereby approved and adopted as the 1975 Budget for the City of Mendota Heights. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Seventh day of January, 1975. By ATTEST: G.M. Radabaugh Clerk -Treasurer CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Donald L. Huber Mayor l CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the be designated as the official City newspaper for the year 1975. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Seventh day of January, 1975. v CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Donald L. Huber Mayor ATTEST: G.M. Radabaugh City Clerk iurA or: 4c1•70e4 ' RECEIVED Di A U C L A C G lJ TiE}T 1_ !_U i_ 1 U IN � DE C G -LC 2 .Y 1974 7y AWN! OFFICE - FARI&INGTON, I.",IiJNESCITA 55024 DGCG:TibGy 20 1974 r+n e .tir.crt oar reps V RCSENiOUNT LAKEVILLE SU I;NSVI LLE APPLE VALLEY L" v a- trI t,.-_-�..-3 t.4.,r` S r- r-r.C:.' .`1 _,\..i.�.. vvL !LV ..u�_ %..G LI c> �'C :�\�� ��i.rr. �.n:! C J b -i0 CCsc^. �Z tyac�'' "C-� Wd5o E\'C:.y ��.. ..� V.. ...v... lr:.Ly �' to c2 C u Cc I G P R 1 14 i E R S A H D P U G L I S I -I L R S S I I� C c 1 8 2 4 iia\ :'`y7V o G -LC 7y r+n V I G P R 1 14 i E R S A H D P U G L I S I -I L R S S I I� C c 1 8 2 4 1 1e Z SUNNEWSPAPERS 6601 WEST SEVENTY - EIGHTH STREET EDINA, MINN. 55435 . 941-4800 December 16, 1971 City Council Cita' of Mendota Heights 750 South Plaza Drive Mlendota Heights, rn. 55120 Gentlemen: Your designation of the Suburban Sun to be your official newspaper for the year 1975 will be most appreciated. The rate for legal publications as set by Minnesota law is 20.5¢ per line for the first insertion, 13.60 per line for each subsequent insertion. Tabular matter, i.e., proper names, numbers, legal descriptions, etc. is 6.9¢ per line additional for the original insertion with no additional charge for repeats of the original insertion. We will provide at no additional charge, two notarized affidavits on each of your legal publications. Additional notarized affidavits, on request, will be furnished at 25¢ each. All publications should reach this office by Monday noon preceeding your Wednesday publication. In order to expedite our services to you, it is requested that you direct your nubl.ications to the attention of Cicely Moon, Legal Department, 6601 West 78th St., Edina, Mn. 55435• Thank you for your consideration of this, our official application for designation of the Suburban Sun as your official newspaper for the ensuing year. Very truly yours, SUN NEWSPAPERS, INC. antes R. Ritchay Executive Vice President JRR:cm CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ANNUAL CITY AUDIT WHEREAS, State law requires certain auditing procedures of public corporations; and WHEREAS, it is the practice of the City of Mendota Heights to conduct an annual audit by an independent auditing firm; NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the firm of be authorized and directed to conduct an audit examination in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of such audit be submitted to the State Public Examiner as required by State law. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Seventh day of January, 1975. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By Donald L. Huber Mayor ATTEST: G.M. Radabaugh City Clerk CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO TO: City Council FROM: Orvil J. Johnson City Administrator SUBJECT: Probationary Employee six-month Report As you may recall, Dennis Lindgren was employed as Public Works Maintenance Man on July 22, 1974. His six-month probationary period will expire on January 22, 1975. In addition to my personal observations, Bruce Levine has submitted reports expressing complete satisfaction with Dennis' work habits and ability. In view of my observations and Bruce's reports, I recommend that Dennis Lindgren be given permanent status and that his salary be established at $965 per month, effective January 15, 1975. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REQUESTING ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the City Engineer for and on behalf of the City of Mendota Heights is hereby authorized to request and obtain from the Minnesota Department of Highways needed engineering and technical services during the year of 1975. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights will render payment for such services upon receipt of verified claims from the Commissioner of Highways. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of January, 1975. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS ATTEST: G.M. Radabaugh City Clerk By Donald L. Huber Mayor _ 1 12.D �L � r� �Ehsfslw ry. S 1M f� �— T -� CPOj�e-�4'Q � ID tG�. Tp ��., (Lo fL �oS � � T t % �o� �... 1415 �k C.... -� T — . �.—��'—M Ar,,I<-- � = I . o d 7 Tk,�y:,T orz �-11 �:- c) � �J �t I..... SSS �rN�r-_d -«, - - n t�,� t- fi �C=—•. 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