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CITY O� MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA CQUNTY, M[NNESOTA
C[TY C011NC[�. AGENDA
October 15, 1996 - 7:38 P.M.
Call to Cirder
Roll Cai1
Agenda Adoption
Approval of Clctober 1 Minutes
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Acknowledgment of the September 25 Airport Relations Commission
Minutes.
Acknowledgment of the October 8 Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes.
Acknowledgment of the October 9 Airport Relations Commission
Minutes.
Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's Report far September.
Approval ta Appoint, for a One Year Prabatianary Period, Civii
Engineer I.
Acknowledge Receipt of NDC4 Executive Director's Report.
Authorization to Prepare Specifications and Solicit C2uotes for a New
Capier.
Approval of Private Watermain Agreement - Enterprise Corporation
Centre.
Acknowledge Receipt of Information from U.S. West.
Approvai to Replace Rescue Command Vehicle Radio {Fire
Department).
Approvai of Resalution Accepting Engineer`s Feasibility Report and
Calling for a Public Hearing for Street Reconstruction and
Rehabilitatian Improvements to Serve Tilsen's Highland Heights,
Titsen's Highland Heights Plat 2 and Tilsen's Highland Heights Plat 3-
RESOLUTION NU. 9fi-83
Approval of List of Claims.
Approval of the List of Contracfiors.
Approval to Begin Bidding Process for Replacemeht of Fire Hall Roof.
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7. Announcement '
a. Mendota Heights Fire Department Fifty Year Celebration.
8. Presentation
a. Fifth Annual Fire Awards
9. Continued Hearina
a. Bunker Hills Street Project Reconstruction - RESOLUT/ON NO. 96-84
10. Unfinished and New Business
a. Discuss Stroh Critical Area Ordinance Extension Request
(CAO 96-05).
b. Review Building Permit Request for Manna Freight.
c. � Review Building Permit Request for GNB (Genesis Architecture).
d. Discuss Tenant Sign Policy at Enterprise Corporate Centre - United
Properties. ,
** e. Discuss MSP Mitigation Committee Recommendations.
11. �ouncil Comments
12. Adjourn.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 120
hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of
Mendota Heights will make every attempt to, provide the aids, however, this
may not be possibl� on short notice. Please contact City Administration at
452-1850 with requests.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
October 15, 1996 - 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Adoption
4. Approval of October 1 Minutes
5. Consent Calendar
a. Acknowledgment of the September 25 Airport Relations Commission
Minutes.
b. Acknowledgment of the October 8 Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes.
c. Ack�owledgment of the October 9 Airport Relations Commission
Minutes.
d. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's Report for September.
e. Approval to Appoint, for a One Year Probationary Period, Civil
Engineer I.
f. Acknowledge Receipt of NDC4 Executive Director's Report.
g. Authorization to Prepare Specifications and Soticit Quotes for a New
Copier.
h. Approval of Private Watermain Agreement - Enterprise Corporation
Centre.
i. Acknowledge Receipt of Information from U.S. West.
j Approval to Replace Rescue Command Vehicle Radio (Fire
Department).
k. Approval of Resolution Accepting Engineer's Feasibility Report and
Calling for a Public Hearing for Street Reconstruction and
Rehabilitation Improvements to Serve Tilsen's Highland Heights,
Tilsen's Highland Heights Plat 2 and Tilsen's Highland Heights Plat 3-
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I. _ Approval of List of Claims.
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a. Mendota Heights Fire Department Fifty Year Celebration.
a. Fifth Annual Fire Awards
9. Continued Hearina
a. Bunker Hills Street Project Reconstruction - RESOLUT/ON NO. 96-84
10. Unfinished and New Businesc
a. Discuss Stroh Critical Area Ordinance Extension Request
(CAO 96-05).
b. Review Building Permit Request for Manna Freight.
c. Review Building Permit Request for GNB (Genesis Architecture).
d. Discuss Tenant Sign Policy at Enterprise Corporate Centre - United
Properties.
e. Discuss MSP Mitigation Committee Recommendations.
11. Council Comments
12. Adjourn.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 120
hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of
Mendota H�ights will make every attempt to provide the aids, however, this
may not be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at
452-1850 with requests.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
October 15, 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kevin Batchelder, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT: Add On Agenda for October 15 City Council Meeting
Additional information is submitted for items 10e (�*'). Two new items have
been added to the Consent Calendar, items 5m and 5n (*).
3. Agenda Ado tn ion �
It is recommended that Council adopt the revised agenda printed on gold
paper.
5m. AR rn oval Qf Yh.g j.j� � Contractors.
Please see attached list.
5n. AR rRoval � Begin Biddina Process � Re�lacement ��g J� Roof•
Please see attached memo.
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October 1, 1996
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regulaz Meeting
Held Tuesday, October 1, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota.
Heights, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were
present: Mayor Mertensotto, Councilmembers Huber, Koch, Krebsbach and Smith.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
MINUTES
Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of the revised agenda.
for the meeting.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the September 17
Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Krebsbach moved approval of the consent calendar
for the meeti.ng, along with authorization for execution of any
necessary documents contained therein.
a. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the September 24, 1996
Planning Commission meeting.
b. Acknowledgment of the Code Enforcement monthly report for
September.
c. Acknowledgment of the unapproved minutes of the
September 4, 1996 NDC-4 meeting.
d. Approval to issue a building pernut to the Church of Saint
Peter for replacement of the old wooden cross at the entrance
to the Church with a new aluminum cross of the same size and
in the same location.
e. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-80, "RESOLiTTION
ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL
PAYMENT FOR IVY FALLS SOUTH (IMPROVEMENT
NO. 95, PROJECT NO. 3)," authorizing final payment of
$10,253.95 to Kober Excavating for work completed on the
project..
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Nays: 0
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f. Aclrnowledgment of a memo from Public Works Director
Danielson regarding I-35E highway noise, along with two
letters from Mn/DOT responding to the noise complaint from
the city.
g. Approval of the appointment of Patrick Hollister as
Administrative Assistant at Level XXI of the city's pay
matrix with a beginning annual salary of $33,119.
h. Approval of the probationary appointment of Amy Griffin as
Receptionist/Clerk-Typist, effective October 14, 1996, at
Step A, Grade I of the city's pay matrix.
i. Authoriza.tion for an expenditure of up to $3,600 for the
purchase of a computer system to be funded jointly by the
Administration and Engineering Departments.
j. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated October 1,
1996.
k. Approval of the List of Claims dated October 1, 1996 and
totaling $352,957.20.
1. Approval of the permanent appoinhnent of Police Officer
Brian Convery, effective October 3, 1996.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
BONFIRE Council aclaiowledged a memo from Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser
regazding the annual Halloween Bonfire. Council also
acknowledged a memo from Fire Captain Jim Kilburg requesting
city financial assistance for the event, and a letter from Paster
Enterprises approving the use of shopping center property for the
bonfire.
Captain Kilburg, present for the discussion, stated that the Fire
Department would like to conduct the bonfire this year, cazrying on
the tradition established by the Russ Wahl family.
Mayor Mertensotto asked who would be in charge of the event, and
pointed out that all food handling must be in accordance with state
food handling and general health rules.
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Captain Kilburg responded that he would be happy to take on the
responsibility for being in chazge.
Councilmember Koch moved to authorize a$500 city contribution
for food and refreshments for the annual Halloween Bonfire.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TOBACCO SALES Mr. Steven Markes was present to ask Council to adopt an ordinance
restricting juvenile access to tobacco. Council acknowledged
correspondence from Mr. Markes along with a proposed ordinance.
Mayor Mertensotto asked how many Dakota. County communities
have adopted an ordinance similaz to what is proposed.
Mr. Mazkes responded that he does not know about Dakota County
communities but names six metro area cities which have adopted the
League of Minnesota Cities model ordinance.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he feels the cause is worthy but would
it would be more effective if adoption of regulations were done in
unison throughout the county. He suggested that Mr. Markes
contact the DAP to get them to spearhead a uniform ordinance
throughout Dakota County so that all regulations and enforcement
would be uniform.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that it appeazs that the point of the
proposed ordinance is that the licensees would be responsible rather
than the employees and that there would be a criminal penalty for
violating the ordinance in addition to license revocation.
Councilmember Huber stated that he feels it is a worthwhile project
but felt that the Mayor's suggestion is very worthwhile and he
would prefer to follow that direction before Council considers
adopting regulations.
Councilmember Koch stated that she is not in favor of the ordinance
the way it is written. She explained that she has spoken with Mr.
Mazkes at length about the proposal and her concerns and that she
has a strong opinion that while she is very much in favor of
educating youth about the risks of smoking, smoking is a personal
choice. She felt that parents, rather than merchants, should be
responsible for their children and the children should be responsible
for their actions. She did not feel another layer of authority is
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needed, and pointed out that the city already has an ordinance in
place which prohibits the sale of tobacco to minors.
CASE NO. 96-26, BECKMAN Council acknowledged a memo from Administrative Assistant
Hollister regarding continued discussion on a.n application from Mr.
Paul Beckman for an 8 foot height variance to allow the installation
of an amateur radio tower at 1882 South Lane. Council also
acknowledged receipt of fifteen attachments to the memo, including
letters from opposition from Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Finn and Mr. &
Mrs. Jim Schueppert, site plans, elevations and technical
specifications on the antenna.
Mayor Mertensotto asked Mr. Beclanan the status of his application
and whether he has filed all required documents with the city.
Mr. Beclana.n responded that the city's consultant engineer,
Geoffrey Jillson, was out of town until late last week, but that he has
spoken to Mr. Jillson and city staff on the details Mr. Jillson
requires. He informed Council that he is in the process of getting
that information for Mr. Jillson.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that since Mr. Beckman has not
completed his application or submitted all necessary information,
Council would listen to public comments on the application for
variance and the antenna support structure but would talce no action
this evening.
Councilmember Krebsbach pointed out that wlule the Planning
Commission made a determination that an eight foot variance is
required, when it is extended for use the antenna would extended to
42 feet. She stated asked if the Commission's recommendation with
regazd to the 8 foot variance stands, since a 17 foot variance is what
would be required.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that the application is before Council
for independent consideration because the Planning Commission is
advisory. He stated that Council consideration should be on the
maximum height the structure could be used at.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that Council has received other
antenna requests in the past and looked very carefully at the
extended use of the antennas. She further stated that she would like
the application to be fore the use of the antenna in its extended
condition.
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Mr. Beclanan responded that he knows that there aze two different
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situations that need to be discussed - one is the crank up tower where
the tower needs to be extended to full height. In his application, the
antenna does not extend at all, but when it is rotating for a small
amount of time it will extend to 42 feet.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked that the application be amended
for a 42 foot structure when it is extended in use.
Mr. Dennis Finn, 645 Wesley Lane, stated that many people in the
audience tonight aze from his neighborhood and fifteen or sixteen
families who are represented this evening all oppose the antenna.
He stated that the basis for the objection is obstruction of views,
safety concems, and that the antenna will be an eyesore. He stated
that he is befuddled that Mr. Beckman plans to praceed when the
majority of his neighbors oppose it.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that the last thing Council would like
to see is divisiveness in the neighborhood, so he can understand Mr.
Finn's point. He stated that if the neighbors oppose the variance but
do not wish to speak publicly, they should submit written objections
or a petition to the city.
Councilmember Krebsbach sta.ted that Mendota. Heights' height
above sea level makes it a desirable location for radio
communications and the issue of antennas is something other
neighborhoods may face as well, which is why she made the
comment about the difference in the amount of variance needed.
Mrs. Jan Schueppert stated that she lives across the pond from the
Beckmans and did not receive a hearing notice. She sta.ted that she
moved to Mendota Heights because of the view from her home,
wluch looks out over the Beckman house, a.nd when the trees drop
there is a very clear view of the homes across the ponds. She
informed Council that when she bought her home she was concerned
over what guarantee she would have that the view would remain,
and there aze covenants for the Ponds of Mendota which she
expected everyone would adhere to. She asked why her view from
her home, which is her hobby, force her to come to a Council
meeting to object to Mr. Beckman's hobby which would destroy her
hobby.
Mayor Mertensotto explained that property owners within 350 feet
of an applicant's property are notified of public hearings for
conditional use permits, however variance applications do not
require public hearing. He informed Mrs. Schueppert that in the
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case of variances, the applicant must submit the written approval of
his neighbors, which is why she was not notified.
Mr. John Thames, 656 Wesley Lane, stated that the Beckman issue
absolutely causes divisiveness in the neighborhood. He informed
Council that his children and the Beckman children have spent much
time together over the years and the Beckmans have always been
good neighbors, so he went to speak to Mr. Beckman about the
antenna two weeks ago. He stated that amateur radio operation is a
very important hobby to Mr. Beckman and he wants to try to make it
work. He stated that no one in the neighborhood is against Mr.
Beckman, but there are safety concerns and concern on aesthetics,
since Mr. Beclanan proposes to put an antenna that no one wants to
look at on the top of the hill, in the most visible place in the
neighborhood. Mr. Thames stated that no one has been able to tell
any of the neighbors what unpact the antenna would have on their
cellulaz telephones, television reception, etc. Additionally, anyone
driving through the neighborhood to look at a house for sale would
likely wonder what the impact the antenna would be have on
reception. He sta.ted that all of the neighbors feel that there would
be some diminishment of property values, which is why the
neighborhood feels so strongly. He informed Council that the
neighborhood opposition has nothing to do with Mr. Beclanan
personally or his hobby or ham radio operation.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that for many yeazs the value of
property in Mendota Heights has been the envy of most
communities in the state and there are many homes that fall in the
upper category of the real estate mazket. He stated that this is partly
because of the 15,000 square foot lot sizes and preservation of
natural amenities.
Mr. Jim Schueppert stated that he is present to voice his objection,
stating that the city has adopted a reasonable ordinance and sixteen
of the 22 residents of the Ponds of Mendota. have signed a petition
opposing the variance. He stated that he does not understand why
Mr. Beckman needs a 42 foot tower and why a 25 foot tower, which
would be allowed, is necessary. He also felt that the antenna would
impact the aesthetic value of the neighborhood and asked who
would guarantee to him that there will be no interference with things
that operate on radio frequencies like cellulaz phones and garage
openers. He felt that Council should study what impact the proposal
would have on property values and perhaps should get an appraisal.
He also stated that in his view, the protective covenants for the
neighborhood cleazly prohibit this type of tower. He sta.ted that
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many of the covenants of Ponds of Mendota clearly prohibit the type
of tower that is proposed.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that Council is not governed by
restrictive covenants but it has been his experience that restrictive
covenants pretty much follow a norm based on the value of the
neighborhood. He asked Mr. Beckman if he was aware of the
neighborhood protective covenants at the time he purchased his
property, and if there are restricrions from mounting things on the
roof, why Mr. Beclanan would want to get involved in ham radio
operation.
Mr. Beckman responded that he knows that the covenants are
outside of the purview of the Council but he has made a copy of the
covenants that are on record with the county, and he distributed
copies to Council. Mr. Beckman stated that he is not a real estate
person but does have good counsel at times and before he purchased
his lot he retained an attorney who counseled him to get a copy of
the covenants.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked if Mr. Beckman had always
intended to put up the antenna.
Mr. Beckman responded that it was not, but that he acquired a copy
of the covenants because it was lus intent to find out the value of the
land for himself and his wife and the restrictive covenants
represented a value to them. He informed Council that over the past
three to four yeazs he has spent over $100,000 updating his home
and adding an addition, and at the time he had the addition
constructed he asked the county recorder what the restrictive
covenants were so that he would not be throwing money away by
putting in an area for ham radio operation.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Mr. Beckman has enumerated a very
detailed procedure in purchasing lus home. He asked if Mr.
Beckman also checked to see if there were any height restrictions.
Mr. Beckman responded that he did not and that he was surprised to
find out that he could not erect a structure the sazne height as his
house. He sta.ted that if he wanted to put up a 25 foot simple beam
type of antenna the ordinance is stacked against it, and he was very
surprised to find that he could not erect a structure that is the same
height as his home which did not require a height variance.
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Mr. Schueppert stated that aesthetics affect property values and the
neighborhood is concemed. He felt there should be a discussion
about value.
Mayor Mertensotto sta.ted that if the neighbors are going to get an
appraiser to provide the city with appraisals, they should get one
who is well qualified in residential appraising and who is involved
in these types of things.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that the distinguishing
characteristic in Mendota Heights is the views and vistas. She was
concerned that many of the neighborhoods have outstanding views
and this may be an area of focus where ham radio and satellite
operations come in conflict, but the views and vistas came first.
Mr. Schueppert felt that Mr. Beckman or his expert should state why
a 25 foot antenna would not work as well as a 42 foot structure and
should also provide a guarantee that it will not interfere with radio
controlled devices.
Ms. Bonnie Finn stated that she does not think it is a question of
whether the structure is 25 feet or 42 feet tall - she did not want an
antenna of any sort. She stated that Mr. Beclanan has been
operating ham ra.dio in his home for eight yeazs and things could
sta.y the way they are. She furkher stated that she spoke with Mr.
Beckman two weeks ago and was told that once the support shucture
is in place, it is possible in the future that additional equipment
would be added to it and she is uncomfortable with the statement.
Mayor Mertensotto asked if the radio would pick up cellular phone
conversations.
Mr. Beckman responded that he does not have equipment that
receives on 800 MHz frequencies and that equipment that receives
cellulaz telephone has been banned from sale for the last 18 months.
Councilmember Huber informed the audience that Council cannot
take action on the application without information from the city's
consultant.
Councilmember Krebsbach moved to continue discussion to
November 19.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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RECESS Mayor Mertensotto called a recess at 8:57 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
CASE NO. 96-29, Council acknowledged an application from Mr. & Mrs. Dennis
McCARDLE McCazdle for a seven foot front yard setback variance to allow
construction of an addition to their home at 2159 Fox Place.
Council also acknowledged associated staff and planning reports.
Mr. McCardle explained that he proposes to construct a second story
addition 23 feet from the front property line. He stated that the
choices for a location for the stairway to the second story were in the
azea of the closets, but wherever the stairway is placed it conflicts
with the closet he needs for heating ducts for the addition. He
explained that the most logical conclusion he reached with his
contractor was to put the addition to the front of the home to a11ow
the sta.irway to be moved forward so as not to conflict with the duct
work.
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that precedent has been set for
granting variances in Friendly Hills because of the small lot sizes.
He also stated tha.t the city has received letters of approval from the
neighbors.
Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Mr. McCardle
stated that the exterior of the addition will match that of the original
structure.
Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of Resolution No. 96-
81, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF SEVEN FEET FOR 2159 FOX PLACE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ENTRYWAY ADDITION."
Councilmember Koch seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 96-83, BACHIVIAN Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Scott Bachman for a
wetlands pernut to allow construction of a pool, spa, fence, pool
storage building, filters and heaters and to remove approximately
100 cubic yazds of soil to within 45 feet of the wetlands area at 2464
Bridgeview Court. Council also acknowledged staff and planning
reports, signatures of consent from neighboring property owners and
site plan.
Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Mr. Bachman
stated that he has the written consent from his neighbors, including
two property owners who live across the pond. He stated that he
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applied for a building permit in August and was shocked that he
needed a wetlands permit, because the original site plan for his lot
showed a pool.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that a permit is required when
something is done and must stand on its own merits. He stated that
Mr. Bachman did not apply for a wetlands pernut with his original
buildi.ng permit. He pointed out that the City Planner has
recommended that a silt fence may be needed, and the determination
should be made during the building permit inspection process.
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Mr. �esponded that the work will be 20 feet away from the
wetlands and that the pool will only be five feet deep and most of
the soil will be put back.
Councilmember Krebsbach pointed out that Mr. Bachman
appazently plans to empty the pool into the pond.
Mr. Bachman responded that he is putting in a chemical free
purification system so it will not harm the pond water.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked what guarantee there is that a
future owner will not change the system and use typical chemicals.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that people are allowed
to empty their pools into the sanitary sewer system but cannot dump
the water into the storm sewer.
Councilmember Huber moved adoption of Resolution No. 96-82, "A
RESOLUTION FOR A WETLANDS PERMIT FOR 2464
BRIDGEVIEW COURT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
REAR-YARD POOL AND ACCOMPANYING STRUCTURES."
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Council aclaiowledged a memo from Public Works Director
Danielson regarding a request from Mr. & Mrs. Mike Neska for a
proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to tighten up the
requirements on storage of recreational vehicles in residential areas.
Mayor Mertensotto briefly reviewed the matter.
Public Works Director Danielson stated that Mr. & Mrs. Neska were
intending to be present for the discussion but are not present. He
sta.ted that the current ordinance language is vague on parking versus
storage and the city attorney would like to strengthen the language.
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Councilmember Smith stated that if there is ambiguity in the
ordinance it should be clarified, and the language does not need to
be just as it applies to recreational vehicles, but to all storage.
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Mayor Mertensotto stated that he feels that staff should prepare a
proposed amendment for review by the city attorney and then by the
Planning Commission. He explained that it has never been the city's
practice to allow side yard storage in residential districts.
City Attorney Hart responded that to the extent that Council is
discussing vehicle storage, a single term (either parking or stora.ge)
should be used.
Councilmember Smith felt that there should be clarification in the
ordinance on what is sideyard and what is front yard.
Administrator Batchelder stated that there is ambiguity between the
definitions of side yard and front yazd, and it is staffls understanding
that the intent of the ordinance is to keep recreational vehicles no
more forward than the structure on the property.
Mayor Mertensotto agreed, and asked what meaning there is to the
thirty foot front yard setback if storage is allowed there.
FIRE STATION REPAIRS Council acknowledged a memo from Building Manager Guy
Kullander regarding roof leaking at the fire sta.tion.
Administrator Batchelder reviewed the memo, informing Council
that there has been a leaking problem during rainfall due to a
malfunction of the repair work done under warranty in 1994. He
informed Council that it is his understanding that the manufacturer
considers the roof to be beyond the warranty period, and minor
repairs have been made to stop the leaking. He stated that the
question this time is whether the roof should be evaluated by a
professional , and if the professional recommends replacing rather
than repairing the roof, the question is whether replacement should
be authorized. He informed Council that it is his understanding that
the cost of repair is about half of the cost of replacement and it is
likely that repair would only last two years.
Councilmember Smith asked what the typical life of this type of roof
is, pointing out that twelve years seems a very short time.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that the roof is a ten
yeaz roof with a ten year warranty. He informed Council that Mr.
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Kullander called roofing experts and has been advised that there are
problems with the type of roof and it is no longer being installed.
He stated that replacement would be of a new and better type and
that staff would like to have a professional analyze the roof. He
informed Council that the roof has only been evaluated by roofing
contractors at this time and an evaluation by someone with expertise
in the field is needed in order to determine the most cost effective
solution.
Mayor Mertensotto suggested that staff contact Mr. Jim Walsh, of
Finn Roofing, a resident and industrial roofing contractor to inspect
the roof and give advice so that Council can make a decision.
Administrator Batchelder stated that it is his understanding that the
repair work wluch was done is temporary and could suffer damage
from winds, and action should be taken as soon as possible.
WORKSHOP Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Batchelder
regarding a proposed workshop to analyze the future use of the
Dodd Road/T.H. 110 northeast quadrant, including use of the city
owned property.
It was the consensus that Council bring the street sweeping storage
issue back for discussion but that a workshop on the use of the
property be delayed until after the first of the year.
CANVASSING BOARD Council acknowledged a memo from the City Clerk recommending
the date for the Election Canvassing Board.
Councilmember Huber moved that Council convene as the Election
Canvassing Board at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 1996.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COiJNCIL COMMENTS Responding to a question from Councilmember Koch regazding the
ballfield lighting issue, Administrator Batchelder informed Council
that staff is planning a meeting with MHAA to discuss field
scheduling.
Councilmember Huber stated that the actual participation level in
MHAA ball programs needs to be determined.
Councilmember Smith stated that it is primary to her that if Council
is ever to look at lighting at Mendakota Park, the city would need a
stadium lighting ordinance that can be applied across the board.
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October 1, 1996
City Attomey Hart stated that the question was whether to adopt a
lighting ordinance that has application greater than stadiums, and
one question that should be discussed is whether the city should
adopt lighting and noise standards ordinance that also addresses
stadiums.
Adminisfrative Assistant Hollister was directed to resurrect the
stadium ordinance file and alert the Planning Commission that
Council has raised the issue.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilmember Koch moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:48 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
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LIST OF CONTR.ACTORS TO BL APPROVED BY CITY COIINCIL
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Concrete/Mason±�v Contractor License
Lxcavatiag Contractor Licease
Gas Pi�ing Coatraetor
AVAC Contractor
Advantage Air, Inc
�enera� Contractor License
Braxton Hancock & Sons, Inc
Pat Henry�s Prestige Pool
Steel Structures, Inc
Drvwall/Stucco Contractor License
1�s�halt Contraetor License
Sign Contractor
Univeral Signs, Inc
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA GOUNTY, MlNNESQTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1995
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was
held an Wednesday, Sep#ember 25, 9 99fi in the City Hall �arge Canfierence Room,
1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 o'clock p.m. The
fallawing members were present: Beaty, Fitzer, E.euman, {�Isen and Stein.
Commissioner Gross was excused. Commissioner Surrisi was absent. Also
present were City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim
Blaeser. As a special guest speaker, Mayor Charles E. Mertensotto was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Olsen moved approval of the August '14, 1996 minutes,
Commissioner Fitzer seconded the motion. �
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
UPDATE
l.ETTER iJF RESPGINSE TQ
RESIDENT'S PETITION ON
PART 9 5{3 SC1Ut1tD INSULATt{)N
City Administrator Batchelder reviewed an August 9, 9 996 letter sent by the
City to residents explaining the FAA Part 150 Sound Insulatian Program.
Ba#chelder explained that there were several City residents present at a
recent MSP Mitigation public meeting who �expressed their displeasure in not
being included within the saund insulation program. He nated that several
residents appeared resentful that St. Thomas Academy and Visitation
Convent schools had been sound insulated and not their homes.
Batchelder stated that he is a iittle surprised that there are no residents
present at tonight's meeting to discuss #his issue. He informed the
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Commission that numerous calls have been received at the City Hall and
that some calls have been referred to the MAC. He stated that he intends
to include an article in the Heights Highlites explaining this program in
further detail.
Commissioner Olsen stated that the City should continue informing its
residents that we are doing what we can and that we advocate adding more
homes to the program. Batchelder stated that the Mayor's Committee is in
the process of generating ideas to increase the funding process.
COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF
AIR NOISE PLAN OF ACTION
City Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that the City Council
was very receptive and acknowledged the hard work the Commission put
forth in updating the Air Noise Plan of Action. He noted that
Councilmember Smith suggested that the Commission start making contacts
about MAC/MASAC representation. Chair Beaty stated that he believes
residents are beginning to understand the airport noise issue. The
Commission discussed educating the community further by including
specific information on issues directly impacting Mendota Heights, such as,
Part 150 Sound Insulation. Batchelder informed the Commission that he
welcomes additional newsletters ideas from them. Commissioner Fitzer
suggested that the Noise Hotline Number be included in the newsletter.
Mayor Mertensotto arrived at 7:25 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
Chair Beaty' inquired about the status of implementing the non simultaneous
departure procedures. Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission
that he has placed several phone calls to the FAA Great Lakes
Environmental Department and that no one has returned his phone calls. He
informed the Commission that he will send another letter and that this time
he will carbon copy federal legislators.
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSS MSP MITIGATION COMMITTEE -
PUBLIC HEARING AND AIRPORT CONFIGURATION
Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that Mayor Mertensotto
is present to update the Commission on the progress of the MSP
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Committee. He explained that on September 11, 1996, the MSP Mitigation
Gommittee held a four hour mee#ing ta begin ta bring recommendations on a
mitigatian plan to conclusian.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the Commission that he has spoken with Nigel
Finney regarding the air noise contours. He discussed how the air noise
confiours are formulated. Mertensotto stated that he informed Mr. Finn�y
that the Cu�ley Addition receives a 94 decibels of air noise and is not a part
of the Ldn contour.
The Mayor stated fihat Mr. Finney is willing to work with the City ta get
equitable noise distribution. He stated that Mr. Finney stated that another
runway needs to be constructed to achieve this goal. The Mayor stated
that whiEe this sounds iike a positive step forward for Mendota Heights, he
stated that it takes approximately four years to construct a new runway and
possibty longer if lawsuits are invoived. The Mayor stated #hat he feets #hat
Mendota Heigh#s can have immediate relief from air noise by pushing the
use of Runway 4-22. Ne stated that the construction of the north/south
runway needs to proceed immediately.
A discussion ensued regarding the City's of Eagan and Richfield concerns
for increased air noise with the construction of a northlsauth runway.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the Commission of a recent meeting between
Mendota Heights and the Mayor of Minneapolis. He stated that the Mayor
of Minneapolis agrees with Mendota Heights' sfiand an equitable air noise
distribution and that #he construction of a new northtsauth runway would
benefit both cities. He informed the Commission that the Mayor of
Minneapolis has suggested that the constructio� af the Runway h-22
taxiway be reconsidered. He stated that the City of Eagan supports this
concept. Mayor Mertensatto stated that he believes that eventualiy
Northwest Airlines will support the construction of a new terminal. He
further stated that the City of Richfield suppor�s this concept.
The Commission discussed MAC's support in constructing the northlsouth
runway. He briefly discussed the process of approving the construction
through the legislature.
The Mayor discussed the Draft Third Parallet Runways cantract and stated
that the Cities o# Minneapolis and Mendota Heights will meet again to
discuss this further. The Commission discussed piacing specific terms
within the contract such as breach of contract and renewal terms.
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The Commission discussed the anticipated amount of runway use operations
by the year 2005. Mayor Mertensotto stated that the Mayor's committee is
currently discussing recommendations on future configurations and runway
use at the airport.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that an optimistic schedule in completing the
north/south runway is by the year 2002. He stated that the legislature
needs to act immediately.
The Commission discussed how the completion of Runway 422 extension
has given some relief to Mendota Heights. The Commission discussed
stacking capability and how a taxiway needs to be constructed which would
allow the runway to run more efficiently.
DISCUSS METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S
REVISIONS TO AVIATION GUIDE PLAN
AND NOISE ZONES
Mayor Mertensotto discussed the MSP Mitigation Committee and their
discussions on expanding the area of eligibility for air noise mitigation
programs. The Commission discussed how changes in the noise policy
contours will affect the City's Noise Attenuation Ordinance and the fact that
the Ordinance will have be revised to be consistent with any new noise
policy contours.
The Commission reviewed possible new boundaries and how the changes
will affect properties in the process of being .considered for development.
Administrator Batchelder stated that the City's Planning Commission may
need to �become involved in this process. He explained that the City needs
to update its comprehensive plan and that the air noise contours may need
to be included within this process.
Mayor Mertensotto was excused at 9:21 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS .
The Commission acknowledged receipt of a West St. Paul/Mendota Heights
Sun Current news article regarding mayors of cities surrounding Mpls/St.
Paul International Airport September 11 meeting discussions on how to
redistribute aircraft noise equitably.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Complaint Summary
for July 1996.
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Chair Beaty stated that the Commission should send a thank you letter to
Mayor Mertensotto.
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There being na further business, the Airports Relations Commission moved
to adjour.n its meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 1996
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, October 8, 1996, in the Large Conference Room at City Ha11, 1101 Victoria
Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM.
The following members were present: Spicer, Libra, Liberacki, and Kleinglass.
Commissioner Linnell arrived late. Commissioners Norton and Damberg were excused
from the meeting. Also present were Recreation Programmer Chris Esser and
Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to approve the September 10, 1996 Minutes with no
corrections. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
ISD 197 COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL RECRUTTMENT
Mr. Max Saucedo, Chair of the ISD 197 Community Education Advisory Council and
Chair of the West Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee appeared before
the Parks and Recreation Commission to recruit a Commissioner to sit on the Advisory
Council. Mr. Saucedo explained that the Advisory Council addresses issues of early
childhood and adult education and has a broad spectrum of inembers from the community.
Chairman Spicer asked what kind of a time commitment would be involved for a
volunteer.
Mr. Saucedo responded that the Council meets the third Tuesday of each month for about
1'/z hours at Learning Center South on the corner of Enterprise Drive and Mendota
Heights Road.
Chairman Spicer remarked that Commissioners Linnell, Norton and Libra may be the most
appropriate candidates for the positioq since they still have young children and have
demonstrated concern for children's education. Chairman Spicer asked Mr. Saucedo if
two Commissioners could fill the seat and rotate so that each Commissioner would only
have to attend the meeting once every two months.
Mr. Saucedo said that this would be possible.
(At this point Commissioner Linnell joined the meeting.)
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to nominate Commissioners Libra and Linnell to both fill
the seat so that they could alternate meeting attendance.
Commissioner Liberacki seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
Mr. Saucedo thanked the Commissioners and informed Commissioners Linnell and Libra
that the next meeting of the Advisory Council would be on October 22, 1996 at Learning
Center South and that he anticipated the meeting would be short.
Chairman Spicer requested that Staffprovide the verbal Updates next and save the Parks
Reservation Policy Revision for the end of the meeting.
UPDATES
Administrative Assistant Appointment
Mr. Hollister announced that he had been appointed Administrative Assistant by
unanimous vote of the City Council on October l, 1996. Mr. Hollister added that he had
enjoyed serving the Parks and Recreation Commission for the past nine months and
looked forward to continuing to work for them in the future.
The Commission congratulated Mr. Hollister on his appointment.
Recycling
Mr. Hollister briefly discussed the City's recycling program and distributed literature on
recycling.
Hagstrom King Tennis Courts
Mr. Hollister explained that a Councilmember had requested that he clarify her position on
restoring tennis courts for Hagstrom-King in the Capital Improvement Plan; the
Councilmember wished it to be understood that she was not necessarily advocating that
tennis courts be installed, but rather insisting that they not be removed from the CIP
without consultation with the neighborhood, since the neighborhood had been left with the
impression that tennis courts would eventually be installed at Hagstrom-King.
Chairman Spicer expressed content with placing the tennis courts back into the CIP.
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Parks Report and Potice Report
The Commission had na questions on these two items.
Big Rivers Trail
Commissioner Kleinglass commented that he had biked alang the new Big Rivers Trail and
feels that it is a tremendous arnenity and asset to the community. Mr. Kleinglass
continued that it is well integrated with other traiis in the region. Mr. Kleingtass
commented, however, that the numerous warning signs abaut snakes along the river
portion were perhaps a bit aianmist and may make peaple nervous.
Commissioner Linnell agreed that it is a wonderful trail, but added that the transition
between Valley Park and the Big Rivers traii should be smoother and more obvious with
better signage.
Commissioner Liberacki asked Staff to write a letter to Dakota County commending them
on their excellent wark on the Big Rivers Trail, and to iell them r�ot to widen the trail at
Va11ey Park.
Chairman Spicer asked Staffto ask Mr. Kullander about the status ofthe park signage
improvements.
PARK RESERVATIUN POLICY REVISIf.?N
Mr. Esser presented Staf�s propasal far amending the fee and damage deposit pravisions
in the Parks Reservation Policy.
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to recomrnend that the Cauncil apprave Staff's proposed
revision of ihe Park Reservation Policy with same minor changes.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Kleinglass and secanded by Linnell.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Respec�ully ,Submitted,
Patrick C. Hallister
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
QAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESQTA
r AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
CICTOBER 9, 't 99�
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relatians Commission was
held on Wednesday, October 9, 9 996 in the City Hal1 �arge Conference Room,
1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. The fotlowing
members were present: Beaty, Fitzer, �euman, Olsen and Stein. Commissioners
Gross and Surrisi were excused. Also present were City Administrator Kevin
BatcheEder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser.
APPROVAL OF MtNUTES
Commissioner Fitzer maved approvai af the September 2v, 1996 minutes.
Commissioner Leurnan seconded the motion:
AYES: 5
NAY�: 0
D(SCUSS MSP MITIGATION COMMITTEE
DRAFT RECOMMENDATlONS
Administrator Batchelder updated the Cammission regarding �he October 7,
1996 MSP Mitigation Cammittee meeting. He informed the Cammission
that at this four hour meeting, the Mayors proposed their fi�al
recommendations �o the Metropolitan Airports Commissian.
Batchelder briefed fihe Commission on a October 8, 1996�Star Tribune
article regarding the Mayor's meeting. He a[so updated the Commission on
an article regarding Part 150 Sound Insulated hames and the problems of
hames now being #oo air tight. He stated the MAC is currentty reviewing
how to correct these problems,
Regarding the Mitigation Committee's discussion on Sound Insulation,
Batcheider exptained that the Mayors are recommending that the program
be expanded after comple#ion of the current .program to incorporate #he area
encompassed by the 2C105 �0 DNL. He informed the Commission that the
Committee recommends that the MAC evaluate the airport noise
environment 18 manths prior to the estimated completion of the expanded
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program. If conditions warrant, a modified sound insulation package should
be offered to eligible dwellings/buildings within the 2005 54 DNL contour
which achieves at least a 3-5 db interior noise level reduction. He stated
that this contour will include the Curley, Friendly Hills, Roger's Lake and
Wagon Wheel Trail neighborhoods, as it is currently projected.
Regarding Airport Operations, Batchelder stated that it was difficult for the
Mayors to reach a consensus on this topic and he suggested that the
Airport Relations Commission give specific recommendations to the City
Council regarding departure procedures which are only generally covered in
the MSP Mitigation Committee's recommendation. He stated the Council
could then forward the information on to the MAC.
The Commission recommended that the City Council consider requesting the
following departure procedures be evaluated in the Eagan/Mendota Heights
corridor: .
1. Non-Simultaneous Departure Procedures.
2. Use GPS/new radar technology to shrink the corridor.
3. Ten mile final approach on arrivats. �
4. Eliminate head-to-head operations.
5. Recognize change in magnetic shift to return to original intent of
Tower Orders.
Regarding seeking the cooperation from FAA to implement departure
procedures as appropriate at each runway end, the Commission
recommended�that the City Council consider requesting testing of the Close-
In Departure procedure. Commissioner Fitzer felt that ANOMS data should
be used to specifically identify the accuracy of noise distribution while the
procedure is being tested.
The Commission discussed different runway,use scenarios for when the
new north/south runway is in use. It was' discussed whether or not all three
runways could be used simultaneously. Commissioner Beaty stated that
with the construction of the north/south runway, Mendota Heights wants
assurance that the runway use system will be implemented on a regular
basis. Batchelder�stated that the MAC would like the construction to start
as-soori-as-possible �because they need the runway for capacity.
Commissioner Beaty stated that in July, MSP experienced the most
operations ever.
The Commission discussed the Mitigation Committee's recommendations for
on Runway Use. The Commission agreed with the following:
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1. Completion of the environmental process and construction of the
north/south runway should expedited and completed as soon as
possible. Progress should measured against this schedule:
a. commence construction - 1998
b. complete construction, open runway - 2003
2. In the interim, Runway 4/22 should be used for noise mitigation
purposes. This requires the following:
a. construction of an associated taxiway;
b. sound insulation at the end of Runway 4/22 only for those
dwellings eligible for the expanded insulation program which
are in the 2005 60 DNL.
c. Insulation of these homes should be integrated into completion
of the currently approved insulation program, starting as soon
as the interim use of Runway 4/22 starts. The sound insulation
commitment associated with interim � use of Runway 4/22
should be reevaluated if construction cannot be commenced by
1998 and the runway cannot be opened by 2003.
ANNUAL STAGE III PERCENTAGES
(1990-19951
1996 MONTHLY STAGE 111 PERCENTAGES
Administrator Batchelder distributed a report�regarding Stage III
yearly/monthly percentages: The Commission discussed Northwest Airlines
percentages. The Commission noted that the report acknowledges one
month of backsliding by Northwest Airlines. The Commission discussed
how the ANOMS report consistently documents backsliding by Northwest
Airlines. It was noted that American Airlines' fleet is updated.
DISCUSS CONTRACT ON THIRD
PARALLEL RUNWAYS
Administrator. Batchelder informed the Commission that on October 3, 1996,
the Mayor, Councilmember Jill Smith and himself inet with representatives
from Minneapolis to discuss Minneapolis' goals regarding the third parallel
runway. It was determined that Mendota �Heights and Minneapolis share
mutual goals. . He informed the Commission that Minneapolis has contracted
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with a Washington D.C. attorney office and that they intend on concluding
contract discussions by December 31, 1996. He informed the Commission
that all meetings will include the both cities and that both cities desire a
joint contract.
DISCUSS NON SIMULTANEOUS
DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
The Commission acknowledged receipt of an October 1, 1996 letter from
Administrator Batchelder to Ms. Annette Davis, of DOT-FAA Great Lakes
Region regarding the progress of the MAC's Corridor Refinement Proposal
#1 for Non-Simultaneous Departure Conditions at the MSP International
Airport. Administrator Batchelder stated that no comments have been
received. He informed the Commission that he intends to send information
regarding the history of this request to Congressman Vento, Senator
Wellstone and Senator Grams.
MAYOR'S AND ADMINISTRATOR'S
BREAKFAST - JEFF HAMIEL, GUEST SPEAKER
Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that Mr. Jeffrey Hamiel,
MAC, will be the guest speaker at the October 18, 1996
Mayor's/Administrator's breakfast. He informed the Commission that Mr.
Hamiel may be speaking on numerous items such as MAC's strategic
planning proce�ss, noise mitigation activities, �FIS, growth rate at the airport,
airport security and Star Tribune article. Batchelder stated that the Star
Tribune article Mr. Hamiel referred to at MASAC regarding MAC's cozy
relationship with Northwest Airlines has not yet been published.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S REVISION
TO AVIATION GUIDE PLAN AND NOISE �
ZONES � �
Administrator Batchelder stated that Administrative Assistant Patrick
Hollister is in the process of generating information using the City's GIS
computer. He stated that Hollister will print out land use information which
will allow the Ciiy to compare Met Council's old and new noise zones. He
stated that City staff will examine which undeveloped parcels of land will be
impacted due to the air noise zone changes. �'�
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NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY
AIRPORT RELATIONS COALITION
Administrator Batchelder briefed the Commission on recent NDCARC
activities which included MASAC representation. Many NDCARC members
are not comfortable with an industry representative as the MASAC Chair
and this will be a topic of discussion at the October meeting. The
Commission noted their support in the NDCARC effort's in returning the
Chair of MASAC to a community representative and not an industry
representative.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS
REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC agenda for
September 25 and August 27, 1996 minutes. •
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Technical Advisor's
Report for August. It was noted that 288 Mendota Heights residents
complained,about air noise.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Part.150 Buyout Update -
Issue 33. � �
The Commission acknowledged that the MASAC Complaint Summary for
August is not available.
The Commission acknowledged receipt Councilmember Smith's notes from
Jeff Hamiel's presentation to MASAC.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of Eagan Airport Relations
Commission' agenda of October 8, 1996.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Commission discussed inviting guests to speak to the Commission. It
was suggested that a Mr. Brian Addis, Inver �Hills College, speak to the
Commission regarding future aviation trends; IVIr.�Bruce Wagoner, FAA and
Mr. David Braslau. Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that
a video by the FAA entitled "How We Measure Noise Contours" may be
available' for the Commission to review in November. He informed the
Commission that City of Eagan staff member Jon Hohenstein will be
presenting this video at the next NDCARC meeting.
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The Commission discussed receiving more statistics on long term trends,
total number of flights during a specific timeframe, mix between Stage 2
and 3 aircrafts and runway use percentages during specific times of day. It
was discussed how staff could create a spreadsheet to depict these specific
requests.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission moved to
adjourn its meeting at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
TREASURER'S REPORT, SEPTEMBER 1996
DAKOTA, INC.
Checking Account 1.05%
Savings Account 2.15%
C.D. Rep. 3.00%
Collateral - Bonds
Gov't. Guar.
CHEROKEE STATE BANK
Saving Cert. 2/21/97 @ 3.63%
Collateral - Bonds
Gov't. Guar.
LaSalle Bank CD 5 1/2/7%
FHLMC 7.23% 12/97 FBS 6.40%
FNMA 6.18% 12/99-96
FHL Mtg. Pool 8% (PRU)
FMLC 7% Mtg. Pool (PRU) PAC
FMLC 6 1/4% Mtg. Pool (PRU)
FNMA 6% Pool (PRU)
FHLMC 6% Pool @ 101.4375 (PRU)
FNMA (1994 Pool) 6 1/2% (PRU)
U.S. Treasury Money Mkt. (FBS)
Gov't. Securities Fund
Zero Cpn T.Bds 7.9% - 2011 (J&M)
PRU Gov't Sec Fd
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE
Funds Available 12/31/95
Funds Available 9/30/95
Rates Money Market
Sept 30 Bank 2.85%
3ept 30 FBS 4.97%
LES:kkb
BALANCE
'' $167,871.87
$596.21
0.00
$110,561.78
$500,000.00
$100,000.00
$13.952.59
$13,952.59
$500,000.00
$100,000.00
$95,000.00
� $500,008.00
$500,008.00
$222,324.31
$433,926.65
$371,055.74
$503,180.34
$210,334.08
$263,522.30
$791,462.48
$1,002,470.00
$197,530.00
$423.00
$5,273,665.57
$7,895,846.39
$4,654,227.15
COLLATERAL
$600,000.00
$600,000.00
Value 9-30-96 (est�
$95,000.00
$502,500.00
$500,000.00
$220,000.00
$430,000.00
$360,000.00
$478,000.00
$210,000.00
$253,000.00
$1,935,000.00
$2,325,000.00
$320,000.00
$423.00
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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October 9, 1996 .
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TO: Mayor, City Cauncil, and City A m�n.iis tor
FROM: Tim Danielson, Director of Public Wor _
SUBJECT: Recommendation foz- Appaintment of Civil Engineer I
Discussion
After a highly cornpetitive search, Staff wishes to recarnmend Curt Wirnpee', currently
serving as one of our Engineering Interns, far the pasitian nf Civil En�ineer I at gay grade
XVII Step A with a compensation level beginning at $30,004.
Background
At the regular Cou:ncil meeting on August 6, 1996 the City Council authori.zed Staffto
conduct a search to fill the position of Civil Engineer I vacated by the departure of Shawn
Sanders on April 17, 1996. The salary for this positian is currently allocated in the
Budget, and would 6e paid for aut af the Engineering Enterprisa Fund.
Staff advertised the position in severai publications and received 26 appticatians. Staff
scored these applications on a point system, and then invited the four highest-scoring
candidates, including Curt, to interview before a panel consisting of Tim Danielson, Marc
Mogan, and Patrick C. Hollister. One of the four candidates withdrew before the
interview, and #hus Staffinterviewed three individuals, Staffthen scored the interviews.
Two of the individuals were very strong candidates after the interviews, and the interview
panel decided ta recommend Curt Wimpee' to the City Council due to the fact that his
experience and qualifications met the City's needs better than the other strong candidate.
Curt has been working for the City of Mendota Heights as an Engineering Intern since
June 10, 1996. He is a soft-spoken and very likable irndividual who has accurately and
cheerfully performed all tasks which have been assigned to him. He is a quick learner
whose skills, experience, punctuality, diligence, and flexibility have made him a valuable
asset to the Engineering Departrnent and to the City.
Staff anticipates that next year will be quite busy far Engineering because the City is
cantemplating undertaking two street reconstruction projects, two MnDOT cooperative
agreement projects, and many other miscellaneous projects. Staff is convinced that of all
the candidates who applied, Curt is the individual who can help us the rnost through this
busy period and beyond.
Recommendation
I recommend that the Council approve the appointment of Curt Wimpee' to the one-year
probationary status as Civil Engineer I within the City's pay matri}c at Grade XVII Step A
with a starting salary level of $30,004. This amount is specified in the City's pay matrix
for the Civil Engineer I position at entry level.
Council Action Required
If Council concurs with my recommendation, it should pass a motion authorizing Staffto
hire Curt Wimpee' for a one-yeax probationary period as Civil Engineer I at a starting pay
level of $30,004.
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To:
From:
Subject:
� DI5CUSSION
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
11�EM0
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Batchelder, City A � �
NDC4 Executive Director's Report
October 10, 1996
Ms. Jodie Miller, Executive Director of NDC4, has submitted a report summarizing
: their October 2, 1996 meeting and other current topics. She desired thax this information be
shared with the City Council's of the member cities. (Please see attached Executive Director's
! Report.)
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A�TION REQUIRED
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NDC4 CABLE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE DIRECT�R'S REPORT
October ,�� 1996� NDC4 Fzlt C'nmm�cs�on MeP�inQ
NI3C4 APPRCIVED C'OIYTINENTtiL f IIS WE�`T MER�.ER T�ITH C0IYDIT'It�N,S
In NDC4legal caunsel Brian Crragan's report and recommendations regarding Continenta.l / US
West's Request for Transfer af Ownershig, Brian recammended approving the transfer under
several conditions, including:
a} Any and a�l necessary authoriza�ions and apprt�vals must be granted by the Federal
Government, including the Department of Jusrice and the Federal Communicatians Commission.
{Tl�is inciudes the "Waiver" that must be granted, we believe, by both the FCC and NDC4.)
b) The transactian must close within the terms of the Agreemerit between US West and
Caniinentai as it was pravided ta NDC4.
c) Continental must reimburse NDC4 within 30 days for al! lega� costs.
d} US West must promptiy notify NDC4 in writing af the completion of the Merger.
e) US West must within 30 days af the closing provide NDC4 with a Guaranty in the form NDC4
has provided.
Brian had included a draft Resolution far the Commission to cansider and a draft Corporate
Guaranty for US West to provide #o NDC4. Cc�ntinenta�'s 1ega1 counsel John Gibbs had seen the
report and expressed that they had no cancerns with it. The Resolutian was passed unanimously
by the Commission. NDC4 Council and Citizen Representatives have cogies of the Resolutian and
legal counsel repart, and anyone wishing to receive a copy may call Jodie Miller at 450-9891.
PROGRAMMING NC.ITES
j,�[�,y,�.��,,�ue of Wc�men Voters Cand�,�ates' Forums� week
Uctober 7, 9, and 10 at 7 p.rn.
1Q17 - MN Senate and Hc�use Districts 36 and 38 on Channe133
10/9 - West St. Paul City Cauncil and Mayor on Channel 19
I4I10 - Mendota Heights City Counc�l and Mayor on Channei 33
I,�gue 4f t7Uc�men Voters "Meet the Candidates" se,�ments l�ave been #aped with many city,
county, and state candidates and�wiIl appear on NDCTV channels throughout the ne�rt four
weeks. 'The iatest "batch" of five-minute segments was taped Uctaber 3 and wilt begin running an
the channels October 14. Ca11450-9891 for specific replay times.
Lates ,gpisode oflns�ght 7 r�p�ys at noon and 7 r�,xrt. Monda -y Frida� o� Chann�l 33
October 1 edition features new Mendota Heights Palice officers, special prevention pragram on
Violence in the Workplace, West St. Paul horseshoe league, ribbon cutting for Regional Trail,
School Dist. 19'7 Town Meeting, and 90 Seconds ofHistory on West St. Paul's Albert Park.
(3ctober 15 editian in the works wi11 feature upcoming fundraiser for B. Robert Lewis Women's
Shelters, NDC4 Executivs Director Jodie 142ilter's Anest and Incarceratian (for a local charity
drive), South St. Paul fJn the Road Again, Local Cammunity Televisian Week, Sibley Girls'
Tennis Team, West St. Paui 1 St.1Vlichael's School Fire Prevention efforts, arrd as always, an
intriguing bit of lacal history with Bill Walston!
MEETING WITH DAKOTA COUNTY CITIES
A meeting has been scheduled at inver Grove Heights City Ha]i on {)ctc�ber 8 to discuss cities'
plans and needs for data interconnection both within cities, between cities, and between city and
county government. A project has been underway with Daicota Caunty GIS (Gc�vernment
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Infarmatiqn Services) Usecs Group and cities in Dakota County and the Metropolitan Cooncil to
intercannect cpmputers of Dakata County cities and the County. One part of the meeting agenda
will be to discuss how the rebuild of the NDC cable system may impact these plans, as well as
haw cable fzanchising in Dakota Caunty cities may €rnpact these plans. Representatives from Inver
Crrove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendata Heights, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsvilte,
Rosemount, Lakeville, Farmington, the Met Council, the GIS group, and three schac�l districts are
expected to attend.
NA.RR()I3�'CAST'lNG ��AS' R�SiIRFAG'ED
The City of Sauth St. Paul has asked NDC4 to revisit the Narrowcasting issue. They wauld like
to be able to cabiecast certain South St. Pau2 government meetings on a Covernment Access
Channel only to subscribers in Sauth St. Paul. The Franchise Ordinance Amendment passed in
1991 ta relieve Continental oithe requirement to provide Narrowcasting Capabilities states:
Grantee or its successors-in-interest may be required to construct
the cabie system with geographic narrowcasting capability upon system franchise
renewal, rebuiid, or sale to another party at the discretion of the Northern Dakota
County Cable Communicatians Commission.
Now that the systern is being rebuilt, Sauth St. Paul would like the Narrowcasting Capability to
be designed into the new system. I have written a letter to Fran Zeu1i asking him to inform the
Cable Commission whether this could be done and what the technical and other rarnifica.tians
miglat be, and I have discussed ttie tapic with Continental Eng"rneer Steve Baker.
MACTA C0IYFERENCE CCIMING UPIYQYEMBER 7AND 8
The annual MA.CTA Conference has been moved from January to N`ovember this year, and has
been moved to the Sheraton 1Vletrodome on 35W and Industrial Blvd in l�tinneapalis. The
C�nferenca is being planned with two "colleague �rganizations," the 1VIl�T Goven�nent Access
Producers (M-GAP} and MN Community Media {MCiVi�, so there will bs fifteen warkshop
sessions, speeches by the Gavemor's "tech czar" 7ahn Gunyou and Rep. Jim Ramstad, and a panel
wi#h LMC, industry, and legislators to discuss the upcoming legistative battle. Thursday
November 7 the canference will run from 9 a.m. ta � p.m. with an additional evening seminar put
on by the League afMN Cities ta update City Officials an the Right-of-Way Issues Task Force.
Friday Navember 8 the conference wiil run fram 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The budget altows for three
peopte to attend, and I recommend sending at least one Cornmissioner in additian to myseif and
Judy Skeie-Voss. I wauld alsa recommend sending as many Commissianers as possible to the
Thursday evening special seminar, which will inciude a receptian from 5:30 to 6:3p and workshop
serninar fram 6:30 to 8 p.m. City o,fficials may be especially i�tterested in the Thursday evening
special seminar!
LEAGUE OFMN CXTIES RIGHT-OF-WAYISSUES TAS,KFORCE
I have provided a copy of the video tape af the August 13 Channel 2 news story on the right-of-
way issue to each city (Commissioners picked them up at Wednesday's meeting.) The segment is
about 11 minutes, and it shows the case in Redwood Falls where US West attemgted to have the
District Caurt overrule a City l�rdinance (and failed} and includes a discussion with League flf
MN Cities Executive Director Jim Miller and US West Regresentative Grant Graham,
The League Task Force is working an a model ordinance and permitting stnzcture which witi be
distributed t4 Cities sc�on. It is an updated versic�n for those Ciiies whQ have akeady passed a
telecommunicatians ordinance and a model for those who haven't done so yet.
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Management ofright-of-way was a major topic at the NATOA Conference. Many cities aren't
cancerned yet, but should be. Even if a city isn't particularty interested in the potential recovery of
costs that are being imposed on local taxpayers by the growing use of the rights of way by for-
profit #elecommunicatzans campanies, and even if a ciiy doesn't foresee crowding groblems in the
right-of-way like Minneapalis and St. Paul are experiencing, every oity shauld at least be aware of
the potential liabili�ies that can be put on a city by asers of its right-of-way.
Tl�e 1996 Telecom Act requires that competing telecc�mmttt3ications firms be treated "on a ievet
playing field." Therefare, ifyou have ane company in the city now and aren't charging them for
the city`s cflsts of street degradation, maintenance, disruption of local tra�c and commerce, or
occupancy in the right-of-way, yau may have difficulty changing your ordinances later on when
yau have ten different companies wanting to tear up your streeis. �tow is the time to assess what's
in the right-of-way and wtiat needs the city will have in the ne� five year regarding
telecommunications and then pa�s got�d ardinances that wiil allow the city to properly manage the
right-of-way and obtain the telecammunications facilities and services it needs ta effectively
provide its constituency with city services.
�1''�AC.F�AIVNEL
Equipment was installed at NDC4 office on September 2S, and staff'has begun training the first
week in October. This interactive bulletin board system will a11aw viewers to cali on their
telephones and choose the pages of informatioB that they wish to view. We still need a"catchy
name," so we"re planning a"Name this Channel" cantest as part of our roll-out promations, with a
prize of a televisian set andlor a cordless telephone and three months of free cable {all items used
to interact with the new community bu�lefin board systemi) Anyone who has ideas or contacts
with vendors who may dona#e prizes, plea.se let me know!
N�iTI�A A1YIVUAL Cl?NF.Ei�NCE
At the NATOA Annual Conference in Florida, September 8- 11, I picked up several audio
cassette tapes of workshop sessions that Jodelle Ista and I thaught would be of interest to psaple
"back home." (I've found that the drive to and from work is a great time for listening!) I`ll make
the tapes available at Comrnission meetings for anyone who wants ta "check them out." City
afficials are alsa weicome to borrow the tapes. Please let me know ifyou're interested in listening
to any of the f�li4wing topics:
Tape 1- The 199b Telecom Ac# Overview
Tape 5- The Future of PEG Access Support and Pragramming
Tape 6- Basic Telecam Technotagy 101
Tape 7- Advanced Telecom Technology 201
Tape 11- Sma11, Medic�m, Large - One Size Fits Ait! Eacelience ic► �avernment Access
Programming Operatians -
Tape 14 - Keynote Speech by Michael Greenberger, attorney wha represented the Atliance for
Community Media at the U.S. Supreme Court on lst Amendment Issue:
Section l OC of the Cable Act of 1992 Allawed Censarsiup of PE,G Access
Channels by Cab1e Qperators (was stnick down by Supreme Court)
Tape I S- Utiiiiy Company Entrance into �he Telecommunicateons Market
Tape 16 - Eiectioa Coverage on Gavernment Channels
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
NDC4 Executive Committee
NDC4 Full Commission
NDC 4
November 6, 5:30 p.m.
December 4, 7:00 p.m.
NDCTV UPDATE
Membership Drive is underway! "Join Team NDCTV!" is our theme this yeaz, as we encourage
community leaders and NDCTV viewers to join with our facility users, program producers,
volunteers, local organizations, businesses, Board members and Commissioners and statFwho
make up the team that makes community television possible! Membership support is a very
important part of the equation, and this year our memberslup goal is higher than ever, so we
appreciate those of you who renew your memberships or decide to join the team this year!
Special thanks to Lucille Collins for being the FIRST member to renew this campaign, and for
renewing at the Patron level! Also thanks to Angelo's Pizza of South St. Paul and to Continental
Cablevision for providing incentive gifts for our membership campaign.
Mini-grants available for Members! NDCTV is again of%ring three mini-grants for up to $250
each for programming proposals in the categories of Educational, Multi-Faith, or Public Access.
Applications and more information are available from Scott Mueller at 451-7834.
Comn:ittee is working on Business Plan! The NDCTV Corporation is challenged with an
increased goal of over $60,000 in earned revenues for the 1997 Fiscal Year, and a special ad hoc
committee has been assigned to review the Corporation's options and opportunities for earning
that revenue and prepare a business plan for presentation at the November 18 Board Meeting.
Personnel Policies are under reviewl The NDCTV IIuman Resources Committee is reviewing
the personnel code to deternune whether changes are advisable regarding the "at-will" v. "for-
cause" status of employees. Currently the NDCTV Corporation and the NDC4 Commission have
nearly identical Personnel Policies, so this review may lead to the Commission reviewing its
Policies as well.
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]4oard Development Committee recruiting for Board of Directorsl There will be at least one
vacancy on the NDCTV Board as Director Liz Witt reaches her six-year term limit this year. If
you are interested in learning more about serving on the NDCTV Board or have a suggestion of a
community leader who may have expertise to contribute to our Board, please call Jodie Miller at
450-9891.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
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TO: Mayor, City Council, City Admini�
FROM: Kathleen M. Swanson�'��
City Clerk
SUBJECT: Copier Acquisition
INFORMATION
As Council may recall, the 1995 Administration budget included $20,000 in capitol
outlay for the purchase of a replacement copier. La.te last year, Council approved my
recommendation to defer purchase of the copier to this year. I would now like to begin the
process of requesting quotes and evaluating equipment.
DISCUSSION
The copier currently shazed by all departments housed on the main floor of City Hall is
approximately 7 years old. Over the years it has been a very reliable machine and has served us
well. While it is still serviceable, it is no longer reliable enough for the significant volume of
copying generated on a regular basis. As was anticipated during the 1995 budget process, it has
been subjected to considerable down-time for the past year. High volume copy runs, such as
agenda. packets and budget preparation aze often interrupted for repairs for lengthy periods of
time, and jams and collator problems are frequent. I delayed recommending its replacement in
1995 so that the funding could earn interest as long as possible. We are now at the point,
however, where purchase of a new machine should no longer be delayed, and I ask for Council
authorization to begin the process necessary to acquire a new machine.
If Council's authorization is granted, we will prepare specifications and submit them to
numerous vendors for quotes. Those vendors whose quotes meet the specifications will be
invited to provide a demonstration machine to us for evaluation. After the units are evalua.ted by
a team of staff inembers, I will contact the vendors and negotiate maintenance contract terms,
etc. A recommendation would then be prepared for Council consideration on November 5, or
November 19 at the latest.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that Council authorize staff to prepare specifications and solicit quotes for a
new copier.
ACTION REOUIRED
If Council concurs in the recommendation, it should authorize staff to prepaze
specifications and solicit quotes for a new copy machine.
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TO: Mayor, City Council and City A'`''�tor
FR4M: . 3ames E. Danielsan, Public Works D'
SUBTECT: Private Watermain Agreement - Enterprise Corporation Centre
DISCUSSIQN•
Fire Marshai Paul Kaiser required United Properties to �nstall a iire hydraut at the rear
of their new Enterprise Corporate Centre offiice/warehouse development. St. Paul Water
Utility requires that all hydrants and their watermain le�ds on private pmperty be installed
within an easement and under the terms and conditions af a private watermaia agreement.
They also require the City of Mendota Heights to be part of the agreement.
I2�C4NIlV��1vDATIUN:
I recommend that Mendota Iieights enter into the attached private watermain easement
agreement with United Properties and St. Paul Water Urility.
AC1'ION REQUIRED•
If Council desires ta implement the recommendation they should pass a motion
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute t�ie attached Agreement on bebalf of the City.
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October 3, 1996
Mr. Jim Danielson
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
RE: ENTERPRISE CORPORATE CENTRE
Dear Tim:
We have recently been asked by the City of St. Paul Water Department, Mr. Tom Johnson, to
execute the enclosed Watermain Easement Agreement for the Enterprise project. As soon as
possible, please have the appropriate persons sign all four copies of this agreement. Call me at
893-8828 when complete and I will pick it up at City Ha11 to forward on to the City of St. Paul.
Ca11 me if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance.
Very truly yours,
Dale J. Glowa
Senior Vice President
Development
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Enclosures
35(10 West 80th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431 612 831-1000 Fax: 612 893-8813
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AGREEMENT
THIS INDENTURE, Made this lst day of October, 1996 by and between UNTI'ED
PROPERTIES INVESTMENT COMPANY, a Muinesota Corporation, hereinafter designated as
"Owner", the CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, a Minnesota Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
designated as "Mendota Heights" and the BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS OF T'HE
CTTY OF SAINT PAUL, a Niinnesota Municipal Corporation, hereinafter designated as "Board' ;
and
WI�REAS, The Board during all times herein mentioned did and does manage, control and
operate, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter of the City of Saint Paul, its water works and public water
supply system primarily for the purpose of furnishing an adequate supply of water for industrial,
commercial and domestic purposes to residents of the City of Saint Paul within its corporate limits, and
incidentally to residents of the City of Mendota Heights for the same or similar purposes, pwsuant to
agreements by and between the Boazd and said last named City and ordinances of said City of Saint
Paul and City of Mendota Heights germane thereto; and
VVHEREAS, The Owner owns the following described land situated within the corporate limits
of said City of Mendota Heights in the County of Dakota, State of Nfinnesota:
Lot 1, Block l, Southridge Business Center 2nd Addition (the "Property")
and has made application to the Board for water supply service to be afforded from the Mendota
Heights public water supply system to the Property according to the rates and charges payable
therefore by the Owner, its successors or assigns, to such municipality or the Board as the same may be
established from time to time; and
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WHEREAS, Mendota. Heights and the Board have made subsisting ageements, by and
between them, germane to the extension of water service for the aforesaid purposes, from said public
water supply system of said City of Saint Paul, by the Board, to said City of Mendota Heights and the
residents of the same within its cotporate limits, and such extension of water supply service has been
and now is the subject of city ordinances germane thereto duly enacted by the City of Mendota. Heights
and said City of Saint Paul, this agreement to be� deemed subject to said prior subsisting agreements
and said ordinances.
NOW, TI�REFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties,
for themselves, their successors and assigns, do hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. The Owner does hereby convey and gant to Mendota Heights and the Board a
peipetual water main easement in, under, through and over and across that portion of the Property
described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Easement
Area").
2. Mendota. Heights and the Board do hereby grant permission to the Owner to construct,
maintain and repair a private water main necessary for the furnishing of water service to the Property
subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.
3. The Owner shall construct the private water main at its sole cost and expense, in strict
accordance with approved plans and specificafions on file with the Board, under the supervision and
subject to the approval of the Board and within the Easement Area described in Section 1. The Owner
sha11 pay a deposit to the Board to reimburse the Board for inspection costs plus any standard
administrative fee. All service connections from the private main shall be constructed by the Owner at
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its sole cost and expense, in strict accord with plans and specifica.tions approved and on file with the
Boazd under the supervision and approval af the Board.
4. All necessary maintenance, repairs, aperation and/or replacement of the main and
service connections sha11 be harne by the Owner at its sole cost and expense, in strict accord with plans
and specifications approved and on file with Mendota Heights and the Board and subject ta approval
by Mendota Heights and the Baard.
5. Mendota Heights and the Board, at the request of the Owner, or in case of default by
the Uwner in relation to the construction, reconsmzction, rnaintenance, repair or operation of said
private main, may enter upon the Easement Area and const-�uc�t, reconstruct, maintain, repair or operate
said private main for the aforesaid purposes of the same and all reasonable cast and e�ense thus
incurred by the Baazd sl7all be chargeabte by the Board to the Owner and shall be come due and
payable upon presentation of an invoics therefor; and if such charges are nat paid when due, they shall
become and constitute a lien upan the Property. In the event of nonpayment, the Board reserves the
right to deny service.
6. The Board agrees to supply water service to the Properiy as the same have been ar
shall be developed far cammerciai purposes, subje,ct to and in accordance with applicable rates or
charges, rules and regulations as they are or sha11 be established from time ta time by the Board. It is
understoad and agre�d, hawever, that the Board undertakes ta supply such water suppiy oniy in case
the pressure in its mains is suf%cient ta enable it so to da, and the Board assumes no responsibiIity far
failure ta supply water resulting from acts or conditians beyand its control.
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7. It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that this agreement shall be subject to
water service rates, rules and regulations germane to the subject of this agreement now in force and
hereinafter prescribed and promulgated by the Board or by Mendota Heights and further that there
sha11 be and hereby is reserved to the Board and to Mendota Heights the right to change, revise, alter,
and amend such rates, rules and regulations as their discretion shall direct to the end that such rates,
rules and regulations shall be reasonable.
8. No extension of the private water main shall be made without the prior written consent
of Mendota Heights and the Board. All necessary service connection taps from the private water main
shall be installed by the Board upon due applicable therefor on a form supplied by the Board and shall
be installed by the Board at the cost and expense of the parry requesting the same.
9. The Boazd resetves the right to shut off the water service when necessary for the
extension, replacement, repair or cleaning of the private water main or apparatus appurtenant thereto,
and the Board shall not be held liable for any damage occasioned thereby.
10. The terms and conditions of this agreement shall run with the Property and shall be
binding upon the Owner, its successors and assigns.
11. The Owner, in consideration of its being supplied water by the Boazd, upon the terms
and conditions herein outlined, shall comply strictly with all of the rules and regulations of the Board,
and shall pay or cause to be paid unto the Board therefor according to all applicable rates and chazges
prescrihed and promulgated therefor by the Board now in existence or as may be modified or amended,
which aze hereby incorporated by reference. The Board reserves the right to shut off the water supply
for nonpayment of applicable water charges, and it is expressly agreed that such unpaid water charges
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and costs incurred by the Board pursuant to this agreement shall be and constitute a lien upon the
Property.
12. The Owner, its successors and assigns, shall indemnify, defend and save ha.rn�less,
Mendota Heights and the Boazd, its officers, agents, employees and servants from all suits, actions or
claims which shall arise from any injuries or damage caused by any break or leak in any service pipe,
private main, other main or connection authorized by this agreement except those arising from the
negligence of Mendota Heights or the Board that may occur from the furnishing of a supply of water
by the Board to the Owner, its tenants, successors and assigns or other persons, fimis or corporations
served and to be served by this private water main; and furtl�er, that the Owner, its successors and
assigns, shall indemnify, defend and sa.ve harrnless Mendota. Heights and the Board against any claim,
action or lawsuit brought against Mendota. Heights or the Board arising from the negligence of Owner,
its successors or assigns in connection with or as a result of this agreement or the matters to which it
relates.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto caused these presents to be
executed the day and year first above written.
UNITED PROPER'TIES INVESTMENT
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, Tl�e foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this �� day of October, 1996, by
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IJrTITED PROPERTIES INVESTIV�NT COMPANY, a Minnesota Corpo tion on behalf of the
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CTTY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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City Clerk
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of October, 1996, by
and , Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of
the City of Mendota Heights, a 1Vlinnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the Corporation.
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7anet Lindgren, Secretary
STATE OF MIlVNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF RA.MSEY )
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The faregaing instrument was acknawledged before me this day of October, 1996, by
Dino Guerin, President and 7anet Lindgren, Secretary af ihe Baard of Water Cammissioners of the
City of Saint Paul, a Minnesota municipal corporation, an behalf of the corporation.
Signature of person t��king acknowtedgment
COUNTERSIGNED:
Martha. G. Larson, Director of the Department ofFinance & Management Services,
City of Saint Paul
STATE OF MIt�INESOTA }
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COUNTY OF R.AMSE� }
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of October, 1996, by
Martha S. Larson, Director of the Department of Finance & Management Services, City of Saint Paul,
a 1Vlinnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation.
Signature of person taking acknowledgment
COUNTERSIGNED:
Fred Owusu, City Clerk, City of Saint Paul
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF RAMSEY ) _
The foregoing instiument was acknowledged before me this day of October, 1996, by
� Fred Owusu, City Clerk, City of Saint Paul, a Muuiesota. municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation.
Signature of person taldng acknowledgrnent
COLJNTERSIGNED:
Norm Coleman, Ma,yor, City of Saint Paul
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF RAMSEY )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of October, 1996, by
Norm Coleman, Mayor, City of Saint Paul, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation.
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A i 5.00 foot easement over, under and across Lot �, B�ock I, SOUTHRIDGE BUSINESS CENTER
2ND ADDITION, according to the recorded plot thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, The
centerline of soid i 5.00 foot eosemen# is described as commencing at #he southeas# comer of
said Lot I; thence on an assumed bearing of North 0 degrees I 7 minutes 13 saconds West
along the east line of said Lot I, a distance of 24.00 feet to the point of beginning of the
centertine ta be described, thence on a bearing of West a distonce of 23Q.00 feet; thence
Narth 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West o distance of 100.00 feet; thence North 89
degrees 34 minutes 47 seconds West a distance of 213.25 feet and said centerline there
kertninoting. The sidelines of said easement are to be prolanged or shartened to #erminate gt
said east line of l.ot 1.
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We hereby certify that this sketch, plan ar report was
p��pared by me or under my direct supervision Qnd thr�t
1 am o duly Registered Land Surveyor under the laws
of the State of Minnesota.
Dated this Ist day of October, 1996
SUNDE �AND St1RVEYING, IN
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October 11, 1996
To: Mayor and City Council
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From: Kevin Batchelder, City A tor
Subject: Communication/Information from U.S. West
DISCUSSION
The City recently received a communication from Ms. Kathy Kolbo, Community
Affairs Manager for U.S. West Communications, regarding recent rulings by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). This information is being forwarded to City Council.
(Please see attached.)
ACTION RF,QUIRED
There is no action required. This information is being forwarded to City Council for
your information.
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City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118-4167
Dear Mr. Lawell
During a visit to the Twin Ci6es on August 6, U S WEST Communications President and Chief
Executive Officer Sol Trujillo discussed our company's concern that local competition rules
adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) threaten the future viability of the
local telecommunications network. I wanted to take this opportunity to keep you informed of
developments since that time.
The FCC issued its 700-page order on August 8. In short, the rules are convoluted. Under the
FCC rules, U S WEST will be required to sell all parts of our network to competitors at prices
below our costs. For example, competitors will be able to buy our basic phone service at about
one-half the price our customers pay — then turn around and resell that same service to our
customers as their own.
You can imagine how that pricing structure will discourage us or any other company from making
substantial investments in new telecommunicadons facilides. Without those investments, the
future viability of Minnesota's telecommunications infrastructure is threatened.
On September 5, we filed a Notice of Appeal with the D.C. Circuit Court asking the Court to
overturn substantial portions of the FCC's order. In addition, we have asked to FCC to stay
portions of its order.
In the meantime, the Minnesota. Public Utilities Commission is facing the challenge of whether to .
accept the FCC's rules or write their own guidelines that will meet the unique needs of consumers
in our state. Unless the Commission develops rules that take into account the unique needs of
Minnesota, many consumers could face the worst of both worlds — no new investment by new
competitors and reduced investment from existing providers.
To provide additional informadon, I am enclosing a document that oudines our posidon in more
detail and a brochure tided "The New Competitive World Of Telecommunications: '
I will keep you informed as public policy makers debate these important issues.
Sincerely,
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Kathy Kolbo
Community Affairs Manager
Enclosures
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FCC RULES THREATEN CONGRESSIONAL
VISION FOR TELECOM FUTURE
Cong�cess wanted investment, innovation, jobs and universal service.
Unfortunately, the FCC accomplished just the opposite with its rules.
The FCC focused on making it inexpensive and easy for new
competitors to enter the local telecommunications business. It
accomplished that objective by making it cheaper for new
competitors to use the existing network than investing their own
resources in developing new networks and technologies. By
allowing new competitors to pav less than cost for the existing
network, universal service for aIl consumers is threatened.
New competitors already are announcing plans to invest to serve
only high-profit urban business customers. Other consumers --
particularly those in low-pro�t rural communities -- could face the
worst of both worlds; the local telephone companies won't be able
to afford to keep up the existing network and there will be little or
no new investrnent b.y new competitors.
Innovation will be slowed because the FCC rules require local
telephone companies to give any new products and services they
invent to new competitors at below-cost prices. Under that
scenario, there's no economic reason for local telephone companies
to develop new technology or make new products and services
available.
Because new competitors will rely primarily on resale to serve most
parts of the state, few well-paying jobs will be created -- and those
will be limited to urban areas. Morton Bahr, President of the CWA,
explained this very eloquently in a recent letter to the FCC.
• The FCC rules undercut universal service and encourage cream-
skimming by enabling new competitors to serve only the most
lucrative business customers -- which many have said is their
intention. Because most of the revenue and profit in the industry
comes from the top 20% of customers, the other 80% risk being
ignored and missing the full benefits of competition.
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QF TELECOMMUNlCATI�NS
WHAT IT MEANS �OR CONSUMERS
On February 8, 1996, President Clinton signed into £°�
law the Telecommunicafions Reform Act of 1996, `
triggering' fundamenfal changes in ihe telecommu-
nicat�ions industry and haw consumers will be provided
products and services well into the future.
Compe#ition
The gaal o# the 1996 Act is to create broad campetition
among teiecommunicatians and cable providers, and
promote investment in new technology, products and
services. Campetition will creaie a multitude of ci�oices that
will allow families and businesses to shop for the best
commuruca#ian and entertainme�t values.
Gompetitive rules are importaat
Implementation of the Act requires the adoption of
competitive rules by the Federai Communications
Commission (FCC) and individual state public utility
commissions. Those rules will determine whether
true cornpetition and choice will be availabie to ai!
cansumers.
There are important questions
Wili companies be allawed #o provide `bne-stop-
shopping" and a full array of services? Or will restrictions
and prohibitians limit campetitian?
Real campetitian or nat?
Will new competitors for local service invest in new
networks to main#ain and imprave residential service
throughout yaur state--in rural and urban areas
alike—or only in selected areas?
As they resell U S�WEST Communications' service,
will new entrants be made to pay their fair share ta
maintain and improve the local phone network?
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SOMETHING YOU DON'T THINK ABOUT VERY MUCH THE VALUE OF THE LOCAL NETWORK
This modern infrastructure—the local telephone
network—is so reliable it is often taken for
granted. The "network" is the backbone of
commerce and industry throughout U S WEST
Communications' region, connecting families and
businesses 243 million times each day. It makes
possible everything from basic telephone service
to such advanced features as Caller ID, Call
Waiting, I/oice Messaging, and high-speed data
networking services.
A Massive Investment
The telecommunications needs of this fast-growing
and widespread region are unique and require a
continual investment of capital. Last year alone,
U S WEST Communications invested $2.8 billion
to maintain and improve the network. We com-
pleted nearly 14 million installations and added
600,000 new phone lines—that's n�arly 2,000 a
day, six days a week. In all, the local communications
network is a$30 billion asset of immense importance.
Maintaining the Network
The continued growth and prosperity of the U S WEST
Communications' region, together with the
demands of new communications technologies,
requires an even greater investment in the future.
New entrants planning to resell services
purchased from U S WEST Communications'
network, rather than invest in their own network,
should pay their fair share to maintain and
improve it. But that's not the way some competitors
such as AT&T and MCI see it. They are asking
regulators to allow them to use U S WEST
Communications' network at a price substantially
below what it costs to provide the service, let
alone what it will take to maintain arid improve the
network. In fact, they want to pay far less than what
the average consumer pays for local phone service.
That way, they can turn around and sell U S WEST
Communications' service at a substantial profit,
while making little or no investment of their own.
What Can Happen?
If new entrants such as AT&T and MCI refuse to
help maintain the network—and at the same time,
carry out their plans to "cherry pick" only the
largest and most profitable customers—the quality
and reliability of the network will decline. In addition,
the enormous costs to maintain the network will
fall on the shoulders of fewer and fewer consumers.
Residential and rural consumers will have the
worst of both worlds: no new investment by new
companies as well as reduced investment to maintain
and improve the network they use today.
States Can Protect Consumers
Now that the FCC has issued its competitive rules, it
is up to individual state public utility commissions
to determine the price new entrants will pay to use
the U S WEST Communications' network. These
officials will determine whether new local service
competitors will be required to pay their fair share
to maintain and improve the network, as well as
determine whether all customers and all commu-
nities—urban and rural alike—will have the benefits
of real competition.
It is vital that state public utility commissions
make decisions that will ensure long-term compe-
tition and network viability, rather than succumb to
pressures to create artificial competition at the
ultimate expense of many consumers. �
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS YOUR
TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER
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U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS INTENDS TO
BECOME THE TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PROVIDER FOR OUR CUSTOMERS IN EACH OF
THE � 4 STATES WE SERVE
Our knowledge and understanding of local markets
will ensure that our customers—residential and
business alike—get the best service and the best
value available.
We intend to continue to provide basic local
service to all of our customers—both in cities and
rural areas.
• We will aggressively compete to provide long distance
service to our customers.
We will partner with other providers to offer our
customers a wide array of services, ranging from
wireless communications to video products.
At U S WEST Communications, we are confident that
as the government allows us to offer these services
to customers, we will be able to meet all of their
information, communication and entertainment n� �
U S WEST Communications
U S WEST Communications, a Regional Bell Operating
Company (RBOC), serves 25 million customers and
employs more than 50,000 dedicated workers through-
out its 14–state midwestern and western region.
• U S WEST Communications' territory, ranked the
number-one entrepreneurial "hotspot" in 1995,
includes ten of the nation's 15 fastest growing cities.
Between 1990-1994, more than 750,000 U. S.
residents moved to our region from other states.
� Last year alone, U S WEST Communications invested
$2.8 billion in our telecommunications network—
more than any other RBOC.
� We recently added more than 245,000 miles of
fiber optic cable, for a total of nearly 1.5 million
fiber optic miles throughout the U S WEST
Communications' territory—allowing us to transport
voice, data and video at high speeds.
• Through July of this year, we have handled a 35%
increase in the volume of customer orders, while
at the same time, accomplishing a 30% decline
in customers waiting for service.
• U S WEST Communications became the first RBOC
to offer customers a connection to the Internet
with an innovative gateway called !NTERACT.
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Q. How will competition for local phone service occur?
In the vast majority of cases, new companies serving
selected communities will simply resell U S WEST
Communications' services.
.�,. Q. How can a company buy services from U S WEST
� Communications and resell them to consumers
at a competitive price?
New entrants want state regulators to force
v U S WEST Communications to resell its services
;°.a to them at prices considerably below cost; in
some cases at 60% less than what consumers
'� currently pay for local service. Reselling U S WEST
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`�" Communications' service does not amount to true
��` competition and does not encourage companies
to invest to maintain and improve service for all
. consumers.
Q. Will competition lower the price of telephone
services?
Competition will create opportunities to reduce
overall telephone costs by bundling together a
number of products and services. However, com-
� petition will not reduce the price of those indi-
vidual services which are currently priced well
below cost, such as residential service and service
in rural areas.
Q. Does U S WEST Communications support
competition?
Absolutely. The removal of regulatory barriers vrill
allow U S WEST Communications to provide total
telecommunications services to its customers.
"One-stop-shopping" will allow business and res-
idential customers to get all of their information,
communication and entertainment needs fulfilled
with one phone call.
Q. When will competition actually occur?
Implementation of the Telecommunications Reform
Act of 1996 requires a number of actions by state
and federal regulators, as well as action by com-
munications companies. This means that compe-
tition will emerge on a state-by-state basis, first in
cities and among businesses. Because competi-
tion for local phone service will primarily consist
of new companies using the current U S WEST
Communications' network to serve their customers,
the conditions for using the network must be
worked out among competing companies and
state regulators. Therefore, some consumers may
see competition for local service by late 1996.
U S WEST Communications will not be allowed
to provide long distance service until a certain
level of competition has been achieved in its local
markets.
Q. What will happen in rural areas?
It is unlikely that new entrants will invest in
facilities and systems to serve rural residential
customers anytime soon. All indications suggest
that AT&T and other new local service companies
are going to concentrate on high-end business
and residential customers—where they can make
the greatest profits. And that could create a prob-
lem if the high-end customers are "skimmed off"
and others—particularly rural consumers—are
left to maintain the local telephone network.
U S WEST Communications insists that new com-
panies pay their fair share to maintain the network
and keep local telephone service affordable for
everyone. It would be unfortunate—particularly for �
consumers—to repeat the problems caused in
rural America by bus and airline deregulation.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS REFORM
Acr oF 1996
• Creates broad competition among telecom-
munications and cable TV companies
• Creates potential of "one-stop-shopping,"
whereby consumers can buy a broad range of
communications and entertainment services
from a single provider
• Allows long distance providers and other
companies to compete for local phone service
• Paves the way for competition for local
service, which will initially consist of new
entrants purchasing service from U S WEST
Communications and reselling it to consumers
• Allows local phone companies to eventually
compete for long distance service
• FCC and state public utilities commisson
officials must adopt rules to implement the Act
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October 11, 1996
T4: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
FR4M; John P. Maczko, Fire Chief
RE: Radio R�piacement
DISCUSSI4N•
Four weeks ago we began having problems with the radio in 2290, which is the
rescua cammand vehicle. The radi�o repair shop has tried to repair the radio on three
c�ifferent occasions to no avail. They finally called. the manufacturer of the radio,
Motomla. Incorporated, far their advice and help. A week ago we received a phone
call fram Motomla with an estimate to repair the radio of a minimum $1,OU0. Since
the rad��o is ten yeazs ald, they wanted appmval to proceed before they would begin
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Since this is a major expense I decided to check pricing on replacing the radio. I
re�eived twa quotes on a new radio one from Ancom Communications for $3,80b plus
installation and Bear Communications for 3,721.Q3,
RECUMI��GNDATION:
It is my recommendation that we proceed with the replacement of the radio as
opposed to repaining it for the following reasons:
1. For command central as well as firefighter safety, communication is
criti.cal. Since this vehicle alsa operates as our cammand vehicle at major f�ire
incidents aad disasters reliable comumunications is imperat�ve.
2. There are no guarantees that the $1,OOO�expenditure ta repair the radio
will fix ihe problem. Tha new radio systems eames with a ane year warranty.
3. The radia is ten years o1d and its remaining life is unknawn.
4. Manufacturer m,commended life on ra.dio systems is IS years.
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5. The new radio systems meets current and future FCC standards as it
relates to future channel refarming, expected in or near the year 2000.
Fundi.ng for the radio will be attempted within the e�cisting Budget, however this
may not be possible due to the unexpected expenditure. I have talked with Treasurer
Shaughnessy and he has indicated that adequate funding is available should Council
decide to proceed.
ACTION REQUIRED�
If Council agrees with the staff recommendation, it should authorize the
purchase and installa.tion of the new radio for $3,721.03 to Bear Communications.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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October 11, 1996
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TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Adminis
FROM: Marc Mogan µS M
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Tilsen's Highland Heights Street Reconstiuction Feasibility Report
Job No. 9612
Improvement No. 96, Project No. 4
INTRODUCTION:
The condition of the existing streets in the Tilsen's Highland Heights neighborhood are
such that typical preventative maintenance practices no longer provides an acceptable driving
surface. The streets in this neighborhood warrant resurfacing or total reconstruction in order
to restore the street to an acceptably smooth bituminous surface uader these circumstances.
This feasibility report, wluch the City ordered by Council Resolution No. 96-64, on
September 3, 1996, will discuss the pmject background, description, costs, financing,
schedule, and offers a recommendation for the improvement.
BACKGROUND:
The streets in Tilsen's Highland Heights were resurfaced with bituminous pavement in
1970 as a restoration item associated with the constiuction of sanitary sewer and watermain ,
laterals to serve the neighborhood. These streets were constructed in accordance with the
City's then current rural street desiga section. Rural streets at that time typically consisted of
a 30 foot wide, 2" thick bituminous surface, over a 6" thick gravel base. The sh+eets have
been slowly deteriorating over the past 26 years. Street sections have lost their crown. Water
is ponding ia front of many driveways and the bituminous surface is cracking and cnimbling
throughout the neighborhood. The current frequency and extent of pothole and deficient street
section repairs made under the City's yearly street maintenance budget suggest that this course
of action is no longer prudent. The normal expected service life for bituminous streets is
appro�cimately 20 years. The age and current condition of the streets in this neighborhoad
suggest that a street reconstruction pmject for this neighborhood is warrdnted at this time.
PRO.TECT DESCRIPTION•
There are approximately 2.1 miles of streets in the Tilsen's Highland Heights
neighborhaad, which include Caren Court, Caren Road, Douglas Court, Douglas Road, James
Court, James Road, Lilac Lane, and Vicki Lane. A complete reconstruction project in this
neighborhood would be more complicated than adding curb and gutter and installing a new
bitumi.nous surface. Installation of B618 concrete curb and gutter might affect existing
drainage patterns on private property. Grading will be required to match the existing grades
with the proposed curb. Side yards may need to be regraded to draia backyards effectively.
All streets, except I.ilac Lane, are proposed to be reconstructed in accordance with the City
Standard street section. A City Standard street is a seven (� ton design strength street section
consisting of a 3.5" thick bituminous pavement surface constructed over a 6" gravel base with
concrete curb and gutter (33 feet wide, gutter to gutter), and storm sewer where appropriate.
The existing roadway on Lilac Lane is a parkway section consisting of a 21 to 22 foot
bituminous driving lane in each direction separated by an extensively landscaped center
media.n, appmximately 10 to 12 feet wide. In order to preserve and protect the existing
landscaping within the Lilac Lane median, I propose that the Lilac Lane roadway section be
reconstructed 20.5 feet wide (gutter to gutter) in each direction, with a 10 foot wide center
median, and storm sewer where appropriate. Lilac Lane would also be upgraded with concrete
curb and gutter, and a seven ('� ton desiga strength street section conshucted of a 3.5" thick
bituminous pavement surface over a 6" gravel base.
The installation of curb and gutter on this project necessitates construction of storm
sewer to effectively route' storm water runoff off-site. There are several locations in the
Tilsen's Highland Heights neighborhood where storm water presently clrains to some existing
storm sewer catch basins or culverts. The existing storm sewer conduits would be utilized and
incorporated into the design of the proposed storm sewer system design wherever possible and
appropriate in an effort to reduce cost, and minim;�P storm sewer construction impacts.
An efficient and cost effective way of rebuilding streets to achieve a greater design
strength is to reclaim the existing bituminous surface and incorporate the reclaimed bituminous
as part of the base material. This methad has been used with good success on the
London/I3owning, Friendly Hills, and Curley's Valley View,Street reconstruction projects,
and would be used on this project. Construction would coinmence with removal of the
existing bituminous surface with bituminous reclamation equipment. The existing pavement
surface is pulverized by this equipment, and then subsequently used as a recycled aggregate
base for this improvement.pmject. Storm'sewer pipes would be constructed where necessary
in accordance with tlie storm sewer system design. Existing ditches and driveway culverts
would be eliminated wherever possible. Inadequate street, subgrade conditions would be
repaired. Drain tile would be installed, where necessary and feasible, to provide a stable
subgrade for street construction. Additional aggregate base would be placed as required.
Concrete curb and gutter would be constructed, followed by the construction of two lifts of
bituminous surface. Driveways would be reconstructed in kind, to the extent they were
disturbed. Boulevards would be finished graded and restored with seed or sad.
Residents who wish to replace their driveways in conjunction with this improvement
project will be given that opportunity. Any additional driveway replacement work ordered by the
properiy owner, and its entire additional cost, will be assessed entirely against the properiy, or
will paid for directly by the property owner.
In addition to the work proposed under the City's improvement project, Northern States
Power Company (NSP) will replace the natural gas distribution system within the Tilsen's
Highland Heights neighborhood. A street reconstruction project of this type affords the gas utility
an excellent opportunity to replace the existing natural gas main distribution system which serves
the neighborhood with a system which meets current standards.
PRO.TECT COSTS:
A summary of the preliminary estimated pmject costs including contingencies,
engineering, administration, and overhead for the proposed improvement are as follows:
Item Descriotion
Watermain
Storm Sewer
City Standard Streets
TOTAL PROJECT COST
PRO.TECT FINANCING:
Project Cost
$15,000
$70,000
$840,Q00
$925,000
This project would be financed from a combination of special assessments,
Infrastructure Reserve, and Water Utility Funds. '. .
In 1992, City 'Council adopted the Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Policy.
Z'his policy encourages the upgrading of rural street sections to City Standard Streets. The
policy also makes funds available from various City funding sources to aid in the cost of
certain street reconstruction projects.
The City Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction policy states that the City will
finance up to 50 percent (50�) of the total project cost fora,pmject to upgrade and reconstruct
streets that meet the requirements for City Standard 5treets.� That same policy indicates that
benefited properties should be assessed the entire cost of the upgrade or capital improvement
(i.e., storm sewer and concrete curb and gutter).
This project proposes to deviate from this funding policy in a manner consistent with
the other street reconstruction improvement projects which have recently been constructed in
the City. On the other projects, after deducting all possible Water Utility, TII�, or Municipal
State Aid (MSA) fiunding contributions, the City funded 50 percent (50�) of all project costs
from the Infrastructure Reserve Fund that would otherwise be assessed against benefiting
properties. The same funding approach is being recommended to finance the cost of these
improvements. Under this proposal, the property owner would be assessed one half of the cost
of the proposed improvement project with matching City Infrastructure Reserve funds after
deducting all contributions from other possible City funding sources.
I propose that all incidental watermain related construction costs be financed out of the
Water Utility Fund. �
There are 123 assessable residential lots within the project. Included in this total are
four City owned lots south of Caren Road, between Lilac Lane and James Road, where a
storm water pond is located, and which is part of the City's storm water system. After
deducting all contributions from other possible City funding sources, all assessable properties
withia the improvement project would be assessed 50 percent of the remaining impmvement
costs on a per lot basis regardless of frontage, or corner lot considerations. Based on the
funding methodology described previously, the proposed total assessment per residential lot is:
$910,0{}0 = 1231ots =$7,400 per lot. The proposed total assessment per properiy owner is:
$7,400 x 50� _ $3,700 per lot.
Based on the above criteria., the proposed improvement funding amounts are as follows:
City Standard Street Funding Source:
Water Utility:
Infrastructure Reserve Fund:
Special Assessment:
TOTAL PROJECT:
PRO.TECT SCHEDULE:
h�nding Amount
$15,000
$469,700
. $440, 300
$925,000
It is anticipated that the entire improvement could be substantially completed during the
1997 construction season if the project is ordered and approved in a timely manner. Following
is a tentative schedule of target dates for the proposed improvement project.
Task
Public.Hearing
Field Survey
Design
Bid
Construct
Assess
PRO.TECT INITIATION:
Time
November 5, 1996
November - December 1996
November 1996 - 7anuary 1997
February 1997
May - October 1997
October 1997
The proposed� improvement project was brought before the City Council by a petition
of less than 35 percent (35 %) of the total assessable frontage of property owners in the
Tilsen's Highland Heights neighborhood, and therefore, Minnesota State Statue Chapter 429,
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"Local Improvements, Special Assessments" stipulates that a.four-fifths majority will be
required if the City Council is to order this proposed public improvement.
RECOMMENDATION•
The Tilsen's Highland Heights street reconstruction project is feasible from a technical
and economic standpoint, and can be accomplished independent of any other improvement
project as proposed. I will be in attendance at the Council meeting to discuss this report and
answer any questions. I recommend that Council be prepared to accept the feasibility report as
presented or amend it as necessary, and proceed with the proposed improvement project by
holding the mandatory public hearing on November 5, 1996.
ACTION RFAUIRED:
If Council desires to implement the recommendation, they should pass a motion
adopting Resolution No. 96- , RESOLUTION ACCEP'I�TG ENGINEER'S
FEASIBILITY REFORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR STREET
RECONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION IlVIPROVEMENTS TO SERVE
TILSEN'S ffiGHLAND HEIGHTS, TIISEN'S ffiGHLAIVD HEIGHTS PLAT 2, AND
TIISEN'S ffiGHLAND HEIGHTS PLAT 3(JOB NO. 9612, IlVIPROVIIVIENT NO. 96,
PROJECT NO. 4).
LEGEND
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City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND
CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSID STREET RECONSTRUCTION
AND REHABILITATION IlVIPROVIIVIII�TTS TO SERVE
7'HE AREA �+ � TO AS TII.SEN'S ffiGHLAND HEIGHTS
INCLUDING PROPERTIES IN
TILSEN'S ffiGHLAI�TD HEIGHTS, TILSEN'S ffiGHLAIVD HEIGHTS PLAT 2,
AND TII,SEN'S ffiGHLAND HEIGHTS PLAT 3
(IlVIPROVIIVIENT NO. 96, PROJECT NO. 4)
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has submitted his report to the City Council with respect to the
proposed reconstzuction and rehabilitation of streets in Tilsen's Highland Heights, to-wit:
The constniction of street improvements consisting of the acquisition of easements and
the grading, stabilization, drainage and bituminous surfacing, construction of concrete
curbs and gutters and storm pipes on the streets to be situated in the area hereinafter
more particularly described.
WHEREAS, the area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is situated withi.n the
City of Mendota Heights in Dakota County, Minnesota, and is more particularly described as
follows:
Those parcels abutking Caren Court, Caren Road, Douglas Court, Douglas Road, 7ames
Court, 7ames Road, Lilac Lane, and Vicki Lane. . '
WHEREAS, in said report said City Engineer reported that the proposed improvements and
construction thereof were desirable, technically and economically feasible, and further reported
on the proposed costs of said improvements.
NOW THEREFORE, �IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota as follows:
1. That the report of said City Engineer be and is hereby received.
2. That a public hearing on said improvements be held on 7i�esday, November 5, 1996 at
8:30 o'clock P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter, at the Mendota Heights City Hall,
1101 Victoria Curve in the City of Mendota Heights.
3. That the City Clerk, with the aid and assistance of the City Attomey, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to prepare a notice of said heari.ng and to cause said notice to
be published and mailed to the owners of the properiy situated within� said area, all in
accordance with applicable Minnesota. Statutes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 15th day of October, 1996.
CITY COUNCII.,
CTTY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
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ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
Chazles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
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LIST OF CONTR.ACTORS TO B}3 APPROVED BY CITY COIINCIL
Sxcavatiag Contractor License
Tom Melling Fxcavating Inc.
General Coatractor License
Fendler Construction
Acme Awning Co.Site Works Design, Inc.
Site Works Design Inc.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
October 15, 1996
T0: Ma or, Ci Council and Ci Adrr1 n��tor
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FROM: Guy Kullander, Building Manager ��,
SUBJECT: Fire Hall Roof Replacement ;
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As reported last month, the Fire Hall roof has been leaking and the warranty
on the roof inembrane has expired. Temporary repairs have been made and only a
good rain will tell how effective these temporary repairs are.
Staff is in the process of preparing bid specifications for a replacement roof
and is asking for Council approval to send out bid packets as soon as they are
completed later this week.
The bidding process would take approximately three to four weeks with the
acceptance and award of bids to be requested of City Council at the November 19
meeting.
Funding for the new roof would come from the Facilities Replacement Fund.
The estimated cost for a new roof may range from $75,000 to 5100,000.
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If Council so desires to replace the Fire Hall roof, a motion should be passed
authorizing staff to begin the bidding process upon the completion of the bid
documents.
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October 11, 1996
To: Mayor and City Cauncil
From; Kevin Batchelder, City Adnu�i��tr��
Subject: Request for Fanding - Fire Department's 50 Year Celebration
TIISCUSSION
As City Couacil is aware, members af the Fire Deparbment and the Fire Auxiliary have
been meeting for almost a year to plan far the department's SUth anniversary, which occurs in
1997. A steering committee, chaired by Caralyn Dreelan, Ken Weisenburger, Bret Blaeser
and Arnie Siebel, had pmvided an outline of the events they had in mind earlier this sumrner
in a Ju1y 1, 19961etter to the City. {See attached.) This item was also submitted with Chief
Maczko's budget request for 199'7.
At the Budget Workshop, held in August, the Couacil decided to offer their suppart to
the Fire Deganment and to handle any funding through the Admini€stcative Contingency that is
propased for the 1997 Budget. However, at the workshap, Couacil did not authorize a
specific amaunt of funding other than their e�pression that they would like to support this
endea.vor, a.nd that�it made most sense far the City to support the farmal award and recognition
portion of the even�s, such as the Banquet. At that time, the Council desired to have more
details presented for their consideration,
In order for the steering committee to move forward with their planning, they have
pravide:�l a follow-up request to the City Council. Members of the steering commit�tee will be
present to discuss this request with the Council on "I�uesday evening. (Please see attached
Qctober 8, i99b letter af request.} �
The steering cammittee is pmposing rivo events ta cammemorate the department's 50
year anniversaiy. The two events are a public celebration.s�heduled for August 16,` 1997 and
a Banquet and Dance scheduled far Segtember 27, 1996. The public celebration is pmposed to
be held in conjunetion with the City's Annual Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks! event and
many of the events they are pmposing would normally be part of this celebration.
Caordination of these two events makes sense for both the Fire department and the Farks
department, who coordxunate the summer celebration through the Recreation Programmer.
1�►pically, the Fire Department hosts their annual banquet in September/Octaber and
they are pr+aposing that this banquet be the formal recagnition event for the 50 Year
Anniversary acti:vities. �
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Fundin� Request
The steering committee is asking City Council for two approvals. First, they would
like Council to support their efforts with City fuading of $5,000. 5econd, the Fire
Department is asking for Council approval for a temporary beer license so that they may sell
beer duri.ng the softball tournament that they are proposing to host.
The funding request is to help defra.y costs associated with the banquet, the parade, the
history book and advertising. As usual, the department is planning fund raising efforts to
assist with the costs of their annual banquet and to date they have raised $6,000. They are
estimating a total cost of $26,500 for all the activities they have outlined in their proposal.
Some of these outlined costs would normally be covered by the park celebration efforts, such
as children's events and live music. It should be noted that the Fire I3epartment is already
heavily involved in the park celebration activities and provide most of the volunteer assistance
for park celebration.
In past years, the City Council has typically provided "seed money" to cover costs
associated with the Park Celebration. This was not necessary in 1996 as there was a balance
from the 1995 Celebration and donation efforts ia 1996 covered all the costs.
The request for beer sales is being made to assist the Fire IIepartment in their fund
raising efforts and City Council should decide if this activity will be permitted at Mendakota.
Park on August 16, 1997 for ttie softball tournament. If the City Council is willing to allow
the sale.of beer for this fund raising effort, they should consider what conditions are needed to
regulate this activity. T'he letter of request addresses how the steering committee is proposing
to control sales of beer.
ACTION REOUIRED
Meet with the steering committee and consider their request. If the City Council so
desires, they should authorize funding from the Administrative Contingency in 1997 to help
defray the costs .of the Banquet and celebration aetivities and authorize the City Clerk to issue
a temporary on-sale liquor license, subject to all State and Ciry license requirements.
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PiGTLATCH_PEDS
M�yor Charles Mertensatto and
Mernbers af the lViendota Heights City Council
City Of Mendota Heights
1 IOI Victona Curve
Mendota Hei�hts, Mn SS 118
Dear Mayor & City Cauncil Members:
This is a fallaw-up tc� our letter addresscd to i{4;vin Bat�hcldcr d�ted �uly l, 1996 in
reference to the Mendota Hcights Fire Department's SQth annivers�ry celebration.
The celebration will include two separate event:�.
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The Department is p[anning the following events contin�ent on adequate funding:
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1. Parade
2. Softb�.ti Tournament
3. Children's ac�ivities
(In lieu of annual M.H, park celebration)
4. Concessions
S. i,ive music (in addition to children's activitie:�)
6. Fire Works {Iocal business tc� help fund}
7. Open House (Fire Station)
&. Histary boo�cl�onsuttant
Estimated Cost
$3,Q00
n/a
$2,QQ0l3,04Q
nla
$2,000 .
$14,000
$1,000
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l. Banquet & Dance
$4,Ofl0
Totat Estimated Cost 526,50a
For the past few year� the Fire T)epartrnent c�nd .t�t�ilt�ry havc rais�d funds to defray the
cc�st of our celebratian, and we will continue to ktold events %�r th�t gurpose. To date w�
havc approximately $6,OOQ.
On behali nf the steering committcc, we are requesting the fallowing support fram the
City c�f Mendota Heights:
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1. Temporary on-sale liquor license {similar to that �iv�n to the St. PeteC's Par�sh Fatt
Festival) in conjunction with the ball tournament and park activities. (12;00 - 9:00) on
August 16, 1997.
a. The sale of beer wi�l he]p eliminate caolers of beer brought in, consequentiy
giving us more control.
b. Will card all individuals buying beer,
c. Will have control over cansumption.
d. Will anly be selling beer at ane site.
Statistics indicate that a substanzial amount of nioney can bt raised thru tournament and
%stivat beer sales. it is not our intent to have a policc oi�icer present, However, if it is
necessary to do s4, we will comgly,
2, Funding up to $5,{}00 from the City.
Thank yau ft�r your cc�nsideration in this matter.
Sincerely
Co-Chairs
T�en V�eisenburger, Bret Btaeser, Mendota Hciu�hts Firemen
Carolyn Dreelan, Mendota Heights Fire Auxilla�y
Arnie Siebei, Mendota Heights Retiree
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July 1, 1996
Mr. Kevin Batchelder
City Adrninistrator
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, Mn 55118
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JUL � 1 1996
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The Fire Department will celebrate 50 years of service in 1997. For the past several
months, work committees have been planning a celebration event. A lot of time and effort
has already been invested in our celebratian, and we realize we have a lat of work ahead
of us. We are seeking the support of the Mayor, the City Councii and staff from all city
departments.
On behalf of the Fire Department's SOth A�nniversary Committee, this letter will explain
aur ceiebration plans and act as a formal request far city support. Our SOth� anniversary
celebration event will be held Saturday, August 16, 1997. The event will include:
�ti� ; Static equipment display (Marc Connolly, Chair) - Display of apparatus from
fire departments #hroughout the state.
I�catia.n: Fire statian parking Iot
City
�.p��. Raad barriers far use to block off area.
��.iyi�y�. Softball tournaznent (Ed Adrian, Ken Weisenburger, Ca-chair) - This wi11 be
an invitational taurnament of fire department softball teazns.
Lacatio.t,:. Mendakata Park ball fields
City
�n�art: Graorning fields, satellites.
A����. Children's activities similar to the annual parks celebation {Chris - City Sta�}
Lr�cation: 1Vlendakota Park
Ci�:y
��port: Organize and run these activities. (Tents, manpower, entertainment, and all
other tasks mvolved to make this part of ths event successful. Fire
personnel will be available to help with set-up and take-down)
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ctivitv: Fire Station Open House (Paul Dreelan, Sue Adrian, John Maczko, Co-Chair)
Display of fire department history and memorbilia.
Location: Fire Station (We have made arrangements for fire personnel to park elsewhere)
City ;
Sunnort: No City support needed. �
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Act� Concessions (Ted Husnik, Chair) - Hotdogs, hamburgers, pop, beer & other
miscellaneous food items. �
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Location: Mendakota Park and Fire Station
City '
Sunnort: Pernussion to sell beer for ba11 tournament at Mendakota Park. Our SOth
committee will cover the cost of liability insurance. Statistics indicate a sub-
stantial amount of money can be raised through tournament beer sales. It
is hoped we can use this method of raising funds to cover the cost of our
events.
Miscellaneous City support we would like:
An address list of all businesses located in our service area and all business owners
who live in our service area. We would like to approach this audience to purchase
advertising in our history book. This revenue would be used to defray the cost of
publication.
Publicity of our celebration event in Heights Highlites
Confirmation that our event will be covered under the City's standard liability
insurance coverage. ( with the exception of liability coverate relatedto the sale of
beer).
. Per our previous converations, the Fire Department would like the �ity to under-
write the cost of a SOth anniversary banquet and dance. The Fire Department
is willing to select the date and make a11 arrangements for this banquet/dance.
We are anxious to proceed with plans for our SOth anniversary celebration and would
appreciate a response to this request at your earliest convenience.
�,i�ncerel �lL��I. ~�-�.J�C1�'",-�.�'y
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arol Dree an Randy McNamara
Co-Chair Co-Chair
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October 4, 1996
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Adnr�i�is�tr�or
FROM: Paul M. Kaiser, Fixe Marshal
SUBJECT: Sth Annual Fire Awards
DISCUSSION:
The Fire Safety Awards Pragram mcognizes those firms which consisiently and
conscientiously emphasize the importance of fire safery in the ovorkplace. The following firms
are to receive an adhesive-backed emblem denoting the year 1996 for this ac�omplishment to
add to a previous plaque:
A.R.R.T.
Applied Coating Technology
Assacitated Bureaus
Batesville Casket Company
Center for Diagnostic Imaging
Courtyazd by Mazriott
L�colab �
:
L.C.S. Metal Stampiung
Mendota Heights Animal Hospital
Mendota Heights Cycling and Fitness
i�tinnesota Knitting �tiills
Snyder Dnug Store
Solvay Animal Health
Somerset 19 Condo Association
Somerset Country Club
Speciality Equipment
St. Paul United Methodist Church
St. Peters Church
Tempco Manufacturing
New Plaques will be presented to the following firms to acknowledge their work in
creating a fire safe atmosphere:
sig wheeURossi
Mendakota Country Club
Metro II
ACTiON REQ,UIRF.,D:
Present the emblems and plaques to the fir�ms showing their cantinued commitment to
fire safety.
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Octaber 11, 1996
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TO: Mayor, City Council and City Ad s„ r
FROM: Marc Mogan, Civil Engineer f''�SM
SIJBJECT: Bunker Hills Street Reconstruction
Cantinued Public Hearing Upciate
DISCUSSIUN:
Cauncil continued the September 1'i, 1996 public hearing for the pmposed impravement
pmject until Gctober �5, 1996 to pmvide the pmperty owners more time to consider the
infarmation presented, or have any questians answered they might have relative ta the project.
After listening to same of the comments made by thase at�tending the public hearing, it
beca�ue evident that the neighborhood wanted more informatian about how the pmposed project
compares with ather possible impmvement options. Staff was directed to prepare a brief
informatianal packet describing highlights of each option, and other key items of interest to the
residents. Staff` developed a fact sheet comparing four possible improvement optians enumerating
the significant elements of each available aption (see attached}. �:�is u�£ormational packet included
a questionnaire that the pmperiy owner(s) were instructed to sign in the appmpriate space to
indicate their preference far one of the four options, and mail their respanse back to City F��11 in
the enclosed self addressed envelope no later than Octaber 11,� 1996. The infarmation packet was.
finatized and mailed on September 21, 1996 to the 74 pragerty owners in the Bunker �[ills
neighborhood. I hosted an informal neighbarhoad open house for the Banker Hills residents on
�ctober 8, 1996 at the City �3[all council chanibers between 4:30 and 8:00 PM to answer any
questions they might have on. any praject related subject. Ten property owners attended the apen
hause, and asked questians on a number of issues.
R�iany residents we talked to at the open house, or by ielephone, were nat oppased to the
construction of concrete Curb and gutter, but they were oppcysed to construction of a 33 faot wide
City Standard Street sectian if it meant removing trees, or would otherwise adversely impact public
right of way, or private property. �
The majority of those people who have signed and retumed the questiannaire are in favor of
Option 1(see attached resgonse summary), which is the total street construction option including
construction of storm sewer., and concrete curb and gutter.' I will attend the upcoming Council
meeting to answer questions, and present updated informatian if it becomes available.
RECOMMENDATION•
Council should consider all written or verbal input expressed at the continued public
hearing, as well as the results of the neighborhood questionnaire. If Council is convinced that the
proposed improvement project has merit after consideration of all information presented, I
recommend that Council accept the feasibility report, order the improvement, and authorize
preparation of plans and specifications for a total reconstruction project including concrete curb and
gutter, and storm sewer.
ACTION RFAUIRED:
Council should conduct the continued public hearing, at which time I will be prepared to
answer any questions which may arise concerning the proposed improvement project. If Council
desires to implement the recommendation, they should pass a motion adopting
Resolution No. 96- , RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY
REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION
AND REHABII,ITA1'ION IMPROVIIVV�ENNTS TO SERVE THE AREA RF.FF.RRF.n TO AS
BUNKER HII.LS INCLUDING PROPERTIES IN RIDGEWOOD PARK, SOMERSET
HII.LS, SOMERSET HII.LS NO. 2, SPRING CREEK ACRES, AND VALLEY CURVE
ESTATES (JOB NO. 9514, IlVIPRO`'IIV�NT NO. 96, PROJECT NO. 3).
MSM
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September 27, 1996
Subject: Bunker Hills Street Recanstruction
Imgmvement Qpti.on Fact Sheet & Questionnaare
7ob No. 9514, Improvement No. 96, Pmject No. 3
Dear Resident:
A feasibility rPport was prepared and presented at a public hearing on September 17,
1996 at City �3Eall. Council contiEnued the September 1?, 1996 public hearing for the propased
improvement pmject to pmvide the property owners mare time to consider the information
presented, or have questions answered prior to the October 15, 1996 Cauncil meeting which is
when this project will again be considered.
After listening to some of the comments made by those attending the public hearing, it
became evident that the neighborhaad wanted mare information about how the proposed
pmject compares with other possible improvement optians. Council directed staff ta prepaze a
brief iufornnational packet describing highlights of each option, and a r�;spanse farm that the
residents would be asked to fi11 out and return to the City to deternnine which sireet
impmvement oprian is prefearned by the residents. We develaped a fact sheet comparing faur
possible impmvement options enumerating the significant elements of each option, (see
attached} and requested that the properLy owners(s) indicate their prefen�ed option by signing
their names(s) in the appmpriate space on the enclosed questiannaire to determiae the residents
level of interest far each option. We ask that you retum the enclos�d qaestionnaire form to the
City no later than Friday, 4etober 11, Z996 so that this information can be compiled and
presented to Council at the October 15, 1996 Council meeting.
If you so desire, you may direct questions or comments relative to this information to
me, or 3im Danielson, in writing, by telephone {452-1850), or in person at an informal
neighborhaad meeting which we have scheduled for 7�esday, Octcaber $, 1996 between the
hours of 4:3Q and 7:00 P.M. at City H[a11.
Sincerely,
"'��'�it�c.'G '�'j. '�i??�"��r�t'y`,,.�
I4�a.ic S. Mogan, P.E.
Civil Engineer
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Enclosure
1101 Victoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1V�.lY • 55118 �52-1850
BUNKER HILLS
IMPROVEMENT OPTION FACT SHEET
Existing streets as constructed include:
A. 21 to 30 foot wide blacktop surface.
B. 2" thick blacktop surface.
C 6" thick aggregate base.
Option 1. Total Street Reconstruction Project
Improvements include:
A. 30 foot wide blacktop surface2.
B. 26" wide B618 concrete curb and gutter section, each side.
C. 3.5" thick blacktop surface (new).
D. 6" thick aggregate base (reconditioned).
E. Storm sewer where appropriate.
F. Subgrade cornection where necessary.
G. Relocation of mailboxes, affected landscaping features and sprinkler systems.
H. Driveway replacement to the extent disturbed
(Additional driveway work could be done at additional cost to the property owner).
I. Boulevazd sod to the extent disturbed.
7. 20 to 25 year expected service life.
Option 1 Project Funding is as follows:
K. Total Project Cost -$9,700 per lot .�
L. Property Owner's Cost -$4,850 per lot with up to 19 years to repay with interest.
Option 2. Limited Street Reconstruction Project
Improvements include:
A. 30 foot wide blacktop surface2.
B. 3.5" thick blacktop surface (new).
C. 6" thick aggregate base (reconditioned).
D. Subgrade correction where necessary.
B. 15 to 20 year expected service life.
Option 2 Project Funding is as follows:
F. Total Project Cost -$4,000 per lot (estimated).
G. Property Owner's Cost -$4,000 per lot (estimated) with up to 10 years
to repay with interest.
2Where trees, steep slopes, etc. make construction of a 33' wide street impractical, the street would be
constructed 25' wide gutter to gutter, of which 22 feet is blacktop, and on-street parking would be
prohibited to one side, at a minimum. Valley Curve would be reconshucted as an 8' wide bituminous
path as opposed to a street, and no improvements would be done to the gravel alley.
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Option 3. Bituminous Overlay Project
Improvements include:
A. The width of all streets would remain as they currently exist.
B. Add a 1.5" to 2" average thiclrness layer of blacktop over the existing blacktop surface
except along the edge which would be milled off prior to paving so as not to raise the
street edge elevation and further impede lot drainage.
C. Up to a 10 year expected service life.
Option 3 Project Funding is as follows:
D. Total Project Cost -$2,700 per lot (estimated).
E. Property Owner's Cost -$2,700 per lot (estimated) with up to 10 years
to repay with interest.
Option 4. No Improvement Project
Improvements include:
A. No new construction.
B. Current standard of maintenance of-streets
C. P.xisting streets are beyond their expected service life.
Option 4 Project Fundi.ng is as follows:
D. None
ASSESSMENT METHOD
A. All properiy owners use the streets equally, and therefore current Council policy is to
assess each pmperly on a per lot basis regardless of size, frontage, or corner lot
considerations. The properiy Owners with driveway access by means of the gravel
alley would be assessed, in accordance with State Statutes, a full per lot storm sewer
assessment only. Any vacant lots which meet the current minimum lot size
requirements would be assessed on a per lot basis as well, but could defer that �
assessment under the vacant property provision of the Street Rehabilitation and
Reconstruction Policy. �
PAYMENT OPTIONS
A. Pay entire assessment within 30 days of adoption with no interest.
B. Include the assessment with your taxes at 7� simple interest over a 19 year period for
Option 1, or 10 years for Options 2 and 3, which all include the option to pay off the
remaining balance at any time within the given assessment period (Consult your tax
preparer to determine tax deductibility).
C. Situations of Discretionary Defemal:
1. Senior citizen/low income deferral. At its discretion the City may defer
assessments against any homestead pmperty owned by a person 65 years of age
or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability and for whom it
would be a hardship to make the assessment payments. The standards and
guidelines governing what consdtutes hardship are established by City ordinance
or resolution. Additionally, the City may grant a deferral ia situations where its
hardships standards and guidelines have not been met if exceptional and unusual
circumstances exist and no preference or discriminatory treatment will occur.
This deferral is subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 435.193.
2. Unimproved property deferral. The City may also defer the assessments of
improvements with respect to property which is not directly and immediately
affected by the improvement for which the assessment is levied. If applicable,
at such times as extensions or connections regarding the impmvement directly
benefit such unimproved property, the City may require payment of the deferred
assessments as well as those relating to the connection or extension.
This deferral is subject to the provisions of Minnesota. Statutes 429.051.
Any such deferral. shall be subject to such other terms and conditions including accrual
of interest, and shall be subject to termination, all as determined by City Council.
I/We
BUNI�TR HILLS IlVIPROVIIVIENT PROJECT QUESTIONNAIRE
(Print Owners Names)
live at
1996
referred to as the Bunker Hills neighborhood. UWe
understand that there is currently a proposal before the Mendota Heights City Council to reconstruct the
streets in this neighborhood. Depending on the project, some, or all the costs of these improvements would
be assessed back to the property owner. I/We also understand that there are really four available options of
varying cost, complexity, and expected longevity which could be implemented to deal with the street
conditions in the Bunker Hills neighborhood. After consideration of all the d.ifferent options available in this
matter, I/We indicate my/our non-binding preference for one of the four options with my/our signature in
the space provided. Note: On the back of this form is space for you to write any additional comments which
you want known on any aspect of any proposed project, or under what conditions if any your preference
below is predicated. Please return completed form to the City no later than October 11, 1996.
1. Total reconstruction option: Includes concrete curb aad gutter constructed 33 feet wide gutter to
gutterl, of which 30 feet is blacktop, and storm sewer where appropriate at a total cost of $9,700 per
lot, of which $4,850 per lot would be assessed agai.nst the properiy owner.
(Owner's Signature)
(Owner's Signature)
'L. Limited reconstruction option: Pssentially Option No. 1 without concrete curb and gutter and storm
sewer at aa estimated total cost of $4,000 per lot, all costs for this option will be fully assessed
against the properly owner. �
(Owner's Signature)
(Owner's Signature)
3. Bituminous overlay option: The addition of a 1.5" to 2" layer of blacktop over the existing surface
at an estimated total cost of $2,700 per lot, all costs for this option will be fully assessed against the
property owner.
(Owner's Signature)
(Owner's Signature)
4. No construction option: No improvement project would be initiated, and therefore the existing street
condition in the neighborhood would remain for the foreseeable future.
(Owner's 5ignature) (Owner's Signature)
1Where trees, steep slopes, etc. make conshuction of a 33' wide street impractical, the street would be
constructed 25' wide gutter to gutter (22 feet is blacktop), with parking restricted to one side only.
COMN�NTS
Street r.�nabilitation Response Summary
Bunker Hills Neighborhood
City of Mendota Heights
Marc S. Mogan, P.E.
10/11/96
C�
- Property Owner Date Total Limited Bit. No No
� � or � Response Property Address Reconst. Reconst. Overlay Reconst. Option
Resident Recieved �. 0 tion 1 0 tion 2 O tion 3 0 tion 4 Chosen
1 Anderson, AIIan & Carol 10/02/96 765 Willow Lane X
2 ' Bo um, Dave & Mar aret (c) 10/03/96 1940 Wachtler Avenue X
3 Coulter, Ron (c) 10/04/96 828 Hillto Road � X
4 Crecelius, Samual 10/04/96 1806 Valle Curve X
5 dela Rosa, Francisco & Bernadette 10/03/96 748 Hillto Road X
6 Duddleston, Dave & Jan (c) 10/02/96 785 Hillto Court X
7 Fo elson, David & Mar aret 10/01 /96 1800 Valle Curve X
8 Gatti, Richard & Jane (c) 10/11 /96 747 Willow Lane X
9 Gelderman, John & Ma 10/01 /96 1812 Valle Curve X
10 Gerfast, Sten & Alice 10/08/96 1802 Valle Curve X
11 Green, Michael & Ma (c) 10/04/96 1821 Valle Curve X
12 Guiton, Susan (c) 10/07/96 822 Rid e Place X
13 � Haffel ,.Alex 10/09/96 1857 Dodd Road X
14 • Ha man, John �& Joan 10/04/96 816 Rid e Place X
15 • Hess, Tom &' Judith 10/01 /96 1814 Valle Curve X �
16 Jenni es, Gerard &� Leona (c) 10/02/96 800 Rid e Place X
17 Kettler, Tim & Nanc Wachtler-Kettler (c) 10/11 /96 1919 Wachtler Avenue X
18 Lindber , Clarence & Alice (c) 10/01 /96 1808 Valle Curve X
19 MacDonald, Chuck & Beth (c) 10/01 /96 816 Hillto Road X
20 Madden, William & Diedre (c) 10/08/96 825 Hillto Road X
21 Markes, Steven.& Terre (c) 10/10/96 745 Hillto Road X
22 Marren, Patrick & Patricia 10/01 /96 727 Willow Lane X
23 McQuillen, Patrick & Billie Ann (c) 10/07/96 1909 Wachtler Avenue X
24 Reko, AI & Moll 10/01 /96 809 Hillto Road X
25 Schuster, Jose h& Be (c) 10/04/96 1900 Wachtler Avenue X
26 Schmidt James & Brenda 10/10/96 780 Hillto Court X
(c) Response Returned with Comments Page 1
Street Rehabilitation Response Summary
Bunker Hills Neighborhood
City of Mendota Heights
Marc S. Mogan, P.E.
10/11 /96
Property Owner Date Total Limited Bit. No No
��� � or � Response Property Address � Reconst. Reconst. Overlay Reconst. Option
Resident Recieved �� 0 tion 1 0 tion 2 0 tion 3 0 tion 4 Chosen
27 Stierlock, Richard & Ma (c) 10%11 /96 1822 Valle Curve X �
28 � Si veland, Linda (c) 10/01 /96 1804 Valle Curve X
29 Smith, James Randall & Diane 10/09/96 1812 Valle Curve X �
30 Smith, Micheal & Shelli (c) 10/02/96 1823 Valle Curve X
31 Stefani, Jose h& JoAnn 10/08/96 1820 Valle Curve X
32 Worth, Bernard & Jane 10/11 /96 1835 Valle Curve X
33 Zaban, Alan Mark & Robin Vinitsk (c) 10/07/96 1801 Valle Curve X
34 Ba less, Ben & Beverl 10/01 /96 821 Hillto Road X
35 Vocovich, Pat & Leane 10/01 /96 748 Willow Lane X
36 Wiessner, Robert & Prisicilla 10/08/96 824 Hillto Road X
37 Wild, Bettie 10/09/96 1819 Valle Curve X
38 Brandes, Nanc & James (c) 10/08/96 1882 Valle Curve X
39 Brown, Martin & Katherine 10/10/96 1894 Valle Curve X �
40 •� Burow, Jeannette 10/07�/96 790 Rid e Place X •
41 Ca�lfeld, Gerome & Kathleen 10/08/96 829 Hillto � Road X �•
42 Do le, John & Ma 10/01 /96 810 Rid e Place X
43 Ha strum, Vincent & Shirle 10/01 /96 789 Rid e Place X
44 Heane , Tom & Janus 10/09/96 1818 Valle Curve X
45 Klarkowski, Walter & Sandra 10/07/96 737 Willow Lane X
46 Klein, Frank & Joan (c) 10/07/96 1826 Valle Curve X
47 Larson, Sheldon & Bland, Patricia (c) 10/07/96 805 Hillto Road X
48 Minea, Gordon 10/08/96 772 Rid e Place X
49 Rabin, Annie 10/07/96 765 Rid e Place X
50 Sandler, John 10/11 /96 770 Hillto Road X
51 S an'ers, John & Marilou (c) 10/11 /96 1824 Valle Curve X
52 Vince Robert & Maureen c 10/01 /96 782 Hillto Road X
(c) Response Returned with Comments Page 2
�treet��abilitation Response Summary
Bunker Hills Neighborhood
City af Mendota Heights
Marc S. Magan, P.E.
10l11196
OPTIQIU TOTALS RETURNED = 33
PERCENTAGE OF RESPONSES RETURNED = 55.9%
TOTAL NUMBER OF RESPONSES RETURNED = 59
TOTAL tVUMBER QF PROPERTIES Pt�LlED = ?4
POLLED PROPERTIES RETURNED PERCENTAGE = 79.7°i6
4 1 ?.5 3.5 1
6.8% 29.7% 5.9% 1.7%
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{�} Response Returned with Comments Page 3
City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT,
ORDERING IlVIPROVEMF�IT AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION
AND REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE
T$� AREA RF,FF,RRF.n TO AS BUNKER HII.LS
INCLUDING PROPERTIES IN
RIDGEWOOD PARB, SOMERSET HILLS, SOMERSET HILLS NO. 2,
SPRING CREEK ACRES, AND VALLEY CURVE ESTATES
(JOB NO. 9514, IlVIPROVEMENT NO. 96, PROJECT NO. 3)
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 17th day of September, 1996, at 8:45
o'clock P.M, or as soon as possible thereafter, and continued to the October 15, 1996 City Council
meeting, in the City Hall of the City of Mendota Iieights, Minnesota pursuant to resolution duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights on the question of the proposed
construction of the following described impmvements:
The construction of street improvements consisting of the acquisition of easements and the
grading, stabilization, drainage aad bituminous surfacing, consttuction of concrete curbs
and gutters and storm pipes on the streets to be situated in the area hereinafter more
particularly described. � �
WHEREAS, due publication of the notice of public hearing on said proposed construction
has been attended to; ancl
WHEREAS, mailed notice of said hearing has been mailed more than 10 days before the
date of said hearing to the owners of each parcel situated within the area pmposed to be assessed,
all in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes, and' �
W�REAS, the City.Engineer reported that the proposed improvement and construction
thereof were economically feasible, desirable and fiurther reported on the proposed costs of said
improvements and construction thereof; and
WHEREAS, the area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is situated withia the
City of Mendota. Heights �n Dakota County, Minnesota and is �more particularly described as
follows:
Those parcels abutting Arvin Drive, Hilltop Court, Hilltop Road, Ridge Place, Wachtler
Avenue, Willow Lane, Valley Curve, and the gravel alley between Willow Lane and
Hilltop Road west of Dodd Road.
WHEREAS, the City Council then proceeded to hear all persons interested in said
improvement and all persons were afforded an opporlunity to present their views and objections
to the making of said improvements.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota as follows:
1. That the feasibility report for the above described improvements is hereby
accepted.
2. That it is advisable, economically feasible, expedient, and necessary that
the City of Mendota. Heights construct the above described unprovements,
and it is hereby ordered that said improvement be made.
3. That the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare plans and specifications for said improvement.
4. That said impmvement shall hereafter be known and designated as
Improvement No. 96, Project No. 3.
Adopted by the City Council of the Ciry of Mendota Heights this 15th day of October, 1996.
CITY COUNCII.
CITY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
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ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor •
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October 9, 1996
TO: Mayor, City Council and City A ' tor
FROM: James E. Danielson, Public Warks Direc
SUSJECT: Stroh CAO Extensian Request
CAO 9S-OS
DISCUSSIQN•
Critical Axra Site Plan (CAO} approvals expire after one year if not acted upon. Mr.
Bernie Stroh's CAO 9S-OS was approved by City Councii on November 21, 1995, he has yet
to begin cvnstiuction , and therefare his germit will e�ire on Navember 21, 1996. Mr. Strah
has requested a permit extension that was considered by Council at their September 13, 1996
meeting {see attached), At that meeting Couneii requested that Mr. Strah personally attend an
upcoming meeting to allow Council the oppartunity to discuss his request with him. He has
agceed #o attend this meeting.
ACTI4N R�Q.tTI[REID:
Review Mr. Staroh's request for a CA4 e�ension with him and deter�xi.ne whether or
not to grant him his request.
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August 27, i996
T4: Mayar, City Council and City Adm�tor
FROM: James E. Danielsan, Public Works Directa
SUB7ECT: Stmh CAO F..xtension Request
CAQ 95-05
La,st November Council completed a Critical Area site plan r�view and approved a
variance allowing Mr. Bernie Stroh to conshvct a single family hame at 112$ Sibley Memarial
Highway. Mr, Stroh has been urnable to complete the work this year and has requested an
e�rtension (letter attached).
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I recommend that Mr. Strah be granted a ane year extension to his CAO review and
variance, as requested.
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If Council desires ta implement the recommendation they shou2d pass a motian granting
the extension, The new e�iration date will be November 7, 1997.
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From: Bernie Stroh, P.fi.
Re: CAQ 95-OS Critical At'ea Site Plaa Review
, Criticat ,4rea Height Yariaace
Me�ma: Kita, .». I a,m the a�er af i ioi in it�dota Hei�ts and �s granted
appro�►sl of q buildist� plans at the city co►mcil meeting last
Nov, ?, 1945 �or � sinale iataily residence. {see attaahed �ema}. �
h�ve tentatively delaped this project for this pear atid have aat
qet spplied fot a buildind apptoval.
I do rwt recall ae�ting a�vrittea aotilicatioa ot" this approoal.
I would appreoiate it if You wQnld c#zeck yaur reaords and see if .
osie was aailed to me. Also, is there aa expiratio,a date for this �
varisaaeJstpprove2.
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TO: Mnyor, CitY Cauncil and City Admini
FR(JM: � Jam�ea E. �anielsfla, Public Works Dir o
SU6JECT: CAO 86-a6: Stroh - Ct#�c�l Area Si�re Plan Revtew
Cridcal Area Neipht Va�iance
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At tfie Navember 7, '! 995 maeting, th� City Council a roved a pianning ��-.
application by M�r. 8ernte Stroh, of 1128 Sibtey M�moria! tg�to �1tow `
construc�tort of s s{npie f�amlly home in the Criticar Area t�rtay Dist�ct.
Speciflcatty. Cottnc� approved a CAO Site Ptan nnd a CAGI Height V�rian�e to.._. �''�
ailow a th�^eo �ory home. , __.,�----�'
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lished a number of findings to support th� approva! of �e
height varianc� and a number of conditions were placed on the approvat. 'The
Counctl direc�tod tha City Attomey to draft a resoiution that wouid be in recordable
form !`or Counci�t review on the consent calenda�.
The re�aon the Counci[ w�nted ti�e resolution recorded against the propecty
wes �o put futun property owners on notice thai the va�iance granted would
sutomaticaatty t�crninate if either the foundation #ootprint o� height of the structure .
woutd incre�se. Ptease see atta�hed draft resolution. ���-
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Revisw �ths proposed resotution. !f Ctty Councit desires to adopt the
resotution. thsy shazdd pass a moticn adopting Resotu�on No. 95-,,,,_,
R�S�IUTtON� APPROVING A VARIANCE A�.l4WiNG C4NSTRUCTlQN �F A
THREE STQRY SIt1tGlE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN TiiE CRCiiCAL AREA �VER�AY
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City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RF40LUTION NO. 95- 61
RESOLUTION APPROVIl�TG A VARIANCE ALLOWING
CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE STORY SINGLE FANlILY
RESIDENCE IN T� CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Bernard T. Stroh (the "Applicant") has applied to the City of Mendota Iieights (the
"City") for a variance relating to the construction of a single family home within the Critical
Area Overlay District at that certain property located at 1128 Sibley Memorial Highway and
legally described as the West 35 feet of Lot 10 and the East 25 feet of Lot 11, Beaudette
Addition, and the vacated "O" street adjacent, Dakota County, Minnesota (the "Site");
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the Site is unique and creates a practical difficulty for
single family residential construction because of its sloping and wooded nature;
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the impact on the sloping and wooded nature of the
Site is minimized and the wooded character of the corridor is preserved by stepping the proposed
single family residence up the hillside on the Site, in accordance with the Applicant's site plan
(the "Site Plan"), thereby reducing the amount of tree removal and grading;
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the Site Plan also minimi7,es any negative impacts on
the natural surroundings and will not impact the view or sight lines of neighboring properties;
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the proposed single family residence described in the
Site Plan will not detrimentally affect the surrounding property values or the rights of other
neighhoring home owners;
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that the granting of the conditions contained herein are
consistent with the management policies of the Critical Area Overlay District as contained in the
Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance; and ��
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that there is a public benefit in preserving the majority of
the Site by allowing the design of the proposed single family residence to exceed the height .
requirements of the Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance in accordance with the Site Plan. � �
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights hereby grants the following height variance from the Critical Area Overlay District
Ordinance, subject to the following conditions:
1. Variance. A one-story height variance for the Site allowing a three-story single family
residence, in accordance with the Site Plan, instead of the requirad two-story limit for single
family residences.
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2» �ode Enforcernent Ufficer Review and ApprovaL The following rnatters shall he
subrnitted to the Code Enforcement 4fficer of the City and must be approved by the Code
Enforcement C?fficer, in his sole discretion:
a. a soil boring, grading and erasion control plan for the Site;
b, a drainage plan showing the drainage under the driveway at the Site; and
c. a plant restoration plan far the Site.
3. Snow Fence. The Sifie P2an must be supplemented to provide a plan for the installatic�n
of a snow fence to protect elcisting trees at the Site and sach plan must be acceptable to the Cade
Enforcement Officer, in his sole ciiscretian.
4. Faundation Size and Height af Si�le FamiIy Residence at ihe Site, The variance
granted herein shall automatically terminate and be of no further force and effect in the event
that either #he foundation footprint of the single family residence or the keight of the single
�unily residence is increased from the foundation footprint and height garamet+ers set forth in
the Site Plan currentty on file with the �ode Enfo�ement t?fficer.
Adopted by the Mendota Heights City Councii this � 1 day of November, 1995.
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By �'� �- �'%�-�.�".�
Charles E, Mertensotta, Mayor
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een M. Swanson, City Clerk
This instrument was draft,eci by:
WINTFIl20P & WEIlrTST'INE, P.A.
3200 Minnesota World Trade Center
30 East Seventh Street
St. Paul, �+Zirm.esata 55101
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October 9, 1996
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TO: Mayor, City Cauncil, and City Ad ' s 7 r
FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Intern
SUBJECT: Building Fernut for Manna Freight
Discussion
Mr. Giesen, representing Manna Freight, attended the June 4, 1996 meeting of the City
Cauncil to discuss their plans for a warehouse on Enterprise Drive im�nediately east of
BDS. � �
The Council voted to grant a Foundation Fermit and Concept Approval for the size,
iocation, and shape of the building presented in the applicatiorr, subjeci ta the foliowing.
I. The submission af an impraved landscape plan
2. The submissian of an improved building design featuring mare architectural detaii on
the office portian of the building
The Cauncil also found that the external ladder accessing the roof of the warehouse was
unsightly fram the street. The Council requested that tha applicant find an alternative
anangement to access the warehouse roof. (Staff has since deternuned that although code
requiras such a tadder, it does nat have to be an the autside of the buitding.) Mr. Giesen
has since submitted the attached materials to address the Caunci�'s concerns. Mr. George
I. Burkards of United Praperties has requested that the City make their approval of this
development subject to all the conditions United Properties has stipulated in their attached
August 21, 1996 letter signed by representatives of bath United Properties and Manna
Freight.
A# the request of United Properties, Manna Freight has moved their sign from the side af
the building and naw proposes a monument sign set back 2p' from the property line. This
sign arrangement conforms to United Properties sign policy. VVhila the City's Zoning
Ordinan.ce requires a 40' setback in the industrial zone, the 20' setback variance in similar
cases has been routine and the Council may wish to either grant a sign variance outright ar
pastpone approval of the sign to a later date to a11ow for Planning Comrnission review.
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Staff also wishes to note that the proposed north access road which was only 3 feet above
the water main has been moved to avoid any conflict with the main. (The road should be
at least 7'/z feet above the water main if they axe to intersect, in order to avoid problems
with freezing.) Staffhad advised Giesen Construction to correct this problem on their site
plan, which they have done.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council authorize the issuance of a building pernut for the
proposal as presented, subject to compliance with all applicable City building, fire, and
noise attenuation code requirements and subject to all the conditions United Properties has
stipulated in their attached August 21, 19961etter signed by representatives of both United
Properties and Manna Freight.
Council Action Required
If the Council desires to approve the application, the Council should deternune a course of
action on the 20' setback variance for the building ID sign and then pass a motion
authorizing the issuance of a building pernut subject to compliance with all applicable City
building, fire, and noise attenuation code requirements and subject to all the conditions
United Properties has stipulated in their attached August 21, 1996 letter signed by
representatives of both United Properties and Manna Freight.
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City of Mendota Hei.g:�ts
1101 Victoria Cuxve . . , .
Mend.ata Heights, MN 55116
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Enclosed please find frfteen {15) sets.�of the information you �equested for the , �+
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' Manna Freight will construct a 25,20Qsf� building of which� 6,120sf is oifi.ct� and 19,�80sf ,, �
. is warehouse. The building �will be•located ori �Enterprise Drive and �useci Jas an air . _� •
�, �.� freight forwarding facility. � The_building will be�built on.the�westem end of�the 3.33 acre �� �
� site which ailaws adequate space far exp.arision to,twic�its otiginal�size: � Foundatian ��
. constructian is escheduled to start immediat�ly .and the balance� is to be campleted in
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August 21, 1996
Mr. Alan J. Meehan
Manna Freight Systems, Inc.
909 Apollo Road
Eagan, MN 5512 2
RE: PLAN REViEW -- MANNA FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC.
MENDOTA HEIGHTS BUSINESS PARK
Dear Mr. Meehan:
The %llowing comments are made regarding the plans you submitted for our review and
approval. These comments, for the mast part, were reviewed with you by Brian Magham and
myself on several occasions aver the telephone and by hand wriiten comments on plans yau
submitted. The comments on these plans were made by Dale Glowa and myself, copies of which
you were provided.
A. SITE PLAIY
1. The landscape plan as prepared and revised July 8, 1996 by Buell's Landscape
Contractars shoutd conform ta the revised site;plan A-1. Specifically, the areas
between the building arid the sidewalk, an the south and east side, shauld be enlarged
to conform to pian A-l.
2. The plant material as prapased is acceptabie; however, we suggest the foltowing atong
the front facade of the building:
(a} Relocate #rees so as not to hide identification sign.
(b) Accent the entrance with foundation plantings.
3. The mulch utilized in all planting beds is specified as "rock mulch". The type and
cotor will require our appraval prior ta instailatian.
4. You have agreed to irrigate the entire site. Prior to construction, an irrigation plan
must be submitted for our approva[.
5, Prior to construction, a grading plaa should be submitted for �ur appraval. We woutd
suggest incarporating some earth berms along Enterprise Drive with the excess dirt
yau may have from excavation. `
5. The manument sign and all signage shall conform to our signage manual, a copy of
which is in your possession. The monument sign, as shown on A-S in detail 1/5, is
accepta6te; hawever, we will require your contractor to pravide fiaai constructian
35i}0 tt'est 84th Street Minneapotis. A'ti�nesoia 5�-�3t Gt? 831-1{}� Fax: 612 89:�-5813
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Mr. Alan J. Meehan
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August 21, 1996
drawings prior to construction, indicating the dimensions, color and type of materials
utilized. In the event you have not selected a contractor, we would recommend you
contact Mr. Steve Hirtz of Nordquist Signs, who has handled most of the sign
. construction in our park. '
7. The monument sign set back is 40' from the property line; however, the City has
routinely granted a 20' setback approval in our park. The Planning Commission will
need to review the variance first, and thus have it approved by the City Council.
8. Location of all exterior light fixtures should utilize the high pressure sodium bulb.
Plans indicating location, type of fixtures and height of poles will need to be presented
for our approval. Any exterior wall-mounted light fixtures, if used, should be a non-
swivel fixture that casts its light downward, parallel to the vertical building facade. A
manufacturer's picture of the fixture(s) should be submitted for our approval.
9. The radius of the service drive at the northeast corner of the site has been brought to
your attention. You have indicated the radius will be increased to allow smoother
movement of vehicles. Final site plans showing this change will need to be submitted
for our approval.
B. BUILDING
1. Architectural plans, A-1, A 2, A-4, and A-5 (all dated June 10, 1996) were presented
for our review. Dale Glowa and myself made written comments on these plans,
, forwarded them to you, and indicated they were acceptable, subject to final review
prior to construction.
Architectural sheet A 6(dated June 12, 1996), whfch displayed the front entrance, was
also presented and was rejected. You then resubmitted a revised plan A-6 (dated July
1996), which we approved.
2. The exterior building materials to be utilized are:
(a) Color # 1, to be rock face block #313.
(b) Cotor #2, to be rock face block #296.
(c) The stucco used on the front entrance is to be the same color as #313 in 2.(a)
above.
(d) The cotor of the pre-finished metal flashing on the warehouse and the of�ice
portion is to be close to the same color as #313 in 2.(a) above.
(e) The aluminum fixed windows are assumed to be tinted. Final color of the glass
surface, as �well as the aluminum color, will require our approval prior to
construction.
( fl Cotors 'used .for all truck dock doQrs and service doors shown on the north
elevation (sheet A-4) must be submitted for our approval prior to construction.
(g) All rooftop equipment must be painted out with a color similar to #296 in 2.(b)
above.
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Mr. Alan J. Meehau
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August 21, 1996
(h) Color of mortar jaints has not been specified and will require our approvai prior
to use on your building. We wiit require your contractar to construct a panel
{on site} which wilt utilize the two rock face materiais you have selected and will
also include the mortar joint you wauld propose.
(i) You have stated all trash starage will be handled and stored inside the buitding,
and that is appraved by us.
(j) All roof drains, if exterior, should be locaEed at the sides or rear elevations of the
building and be painted or prefinished with a similar color to match the building.
It is aur understanding that plans nat presented to date witt be forthcaming for our review and
approval when you apply for a building permit with the City of Mendota Heights. This is
acceptabte to us.
We are pleased with the progress you and yaur architect and/ar contractor • have made in the
design ofthe buiiding and find it acceptabte subject to the above listed items.
Please acknowledge yaur acceptance of the above terms and conditians by signing aI1 three
enctosed originals in the space provided below; retain ane original for yaur files and return two
aciginals to my attention We will then forward one ariginal to the City of Mendota Heights,
which will serve as our �eliminary approval ofyour project.
Ve truty yours,
Geo ge I. Burkar
GIB/srh
IG SYSTEMS, INC.
By;
� Aian J, eehan, its President
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CITY 4F MEND4TA HEIGHTS
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TO: Mayor, City Cauncil, and City Ad ' st�at'c�
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FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative As`sistant
SUB7ECT: GNB Building Permit
Discussion
Mx. John Laib and Mr. Lynn Sloat have applied for a building pernut to remodel the GNB
building across Highway 110 from City Hall. They plan to turn the building from a singte-
tenant laboratory and office facility ta a multi-tenant office facility. In order to accomplish
this they need to make some madifications to satisfy the fire code and ather access issues.
They need to add an exterior stauway and may be adding a new entrance and an exterior
e2evator at a later date. The elevator if built wauid be used to access the roaf penthouse
which contains boilers and mechanical equipment. On1y the stairway appears on the
submitted eievatians and GNB is only seeking approval of the stai.rway at this time. Ptease
see the attached materials submitted by GNB.
The GNB bullding is a twa-stary structure with 106,92Q ft2 of floor space. According to
our Zoning 4rdinance, oi�ce space needs 1 parking space far every 2p0 ft2 af floar space,
or in this case 535 parking spaces. The plans submitted show that the building currently
has 289 parking spaces, that 10 spaces wi11 be Iast as part ofthe project, and that GNB
plans to add 42 more as a part of this renavation, for a total of 321 spaces. Mr. Sloat has
� submitted an additional 215 "proof af parking" spaces for a totai of 536 potential spaces.
�Staff had also informed the applicants that since this building already exists and this
renovation wouid be relatively minor, they would not have to submit Landscaping,
G�rading, or Drainage plans in arder to appear on the Cauncil agenda, a�thaugh the
Councii may ask far this information if they deem it necessary.)
, Mr. Laib and Mr. Sloat informed Staffthat one of the new major tenants of this building
� woutd be 147nDOT and that one af the functions l��InDOT planned to pezform at this site
' would be the Iicensing of semi trucks. The applicants told Staffthat it is possible that serni
trucks will be frequent visitors to this site. Staff askec3 far same additional information
about the semu trucks from the applicants after their initial application submission. (Please
• see the attached correspondence between Staff and Mr. Sloat.}
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Recommendation
Staffrecommends that Council grant a building pernut to GNB for their proposed minor
modification, attaching any conditions upon the permit the Council may deem necessary.
Staff also recommends that the Council accept GNB's Proof of Parking in lieu of actually
creating the parking spaces to meet our Ordinance if the Council is satisfied that the
proposed parking spaces will be suf�icient.
Council Action Required
If Council concurs with Sta�s recommendation, they should pass a motion authorizing
our Code Enforcement Officers to issue a building permit, and attach any additional
conditions the Council may deem necessary.
ARCHITECTURE
A fl C H I T E C T S • D E S I G N E R S • P L A N N E fl S
October 8, 1996
Mr Patrick Hollister
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Re: Exterior Stair Addition
GNB Building
Dear Patrick:
GNB has decided to lease a portion of their building to an outside tenant.
The Mendota Heights Building Department has determined, based upon the Uniform Building
Code, that an additional exit is required from the area.
We have enclosed an elevation sheet which documents the location and appearance. The
exterior exit is a metal stair, painted to match the exterior of the building (brick). This stair has a
minimal impact on the building exterior and is very unoffensive to the existing building.
If you have any questions, or require further information, please let me know.
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Genesis Architecture
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Enclosure
8200 Normandale Boulevard • Suite 200 • Minneapolis • Minnesota • 55437-1060 • 612-897-7874 • Fax 612-897-7704
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October 10, 1996
Lynn D. Sloat
� Vice President
Genesis Architecture
8200 Normandale Boulevard
Suite 200
IVfinneapolis Nfinnesota 55437-1060
Dea.r Mr. Sloat:
Upon further review of your applica.tion for a building permit for a Staircase for the GNB
building in Mendota Heights, the City would like the following issues addressed in writing
by 4:30 p.m. tomonow:
1. How much of the existing Laboratory Space is being converted to Office Space?
2. How many MnDOT employees are expected to work at the building?
3. How many semi trucks will be visiting the site for licensing and how often?
4. Are all thiity `�isitors" listed on your site plan semi trucks?
5. Is the south access point shown on your site plan intended to be a driveway?
Please also submit a Traffic Circulation Plan for all vehicles including semi trucks to the
City by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 1996.
Submission of the above materials will greatly facilitate the timely resolution of your
application. Otherwise, it is possible that the City Council may vote to continue
discussion of this application to a future meeting to provide time to resolve the above
issues.
Thank You.
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Patrick C. Hollister
Administrative A.ssistant
1101 Victoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1VilY • 55118 452 • 1850
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ARCHITECTURE
aACHITECTS • DESIGN£RS • PLANNekS
October 11, 1996
Mr. Patricic G Holiister
City of Mendoia Heights
1141 Vctoria Curve
Mendata Heighis, MN 55118
Re: GN6 Buiiding
Mendota Heights
Dear Patrick:
tn response ta yo�r lefter of OctOber 10, 'f 996 pertainittg to our application for building permit
and your questions, ! frust that the following information wiil clarify #he issues in question:
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We are con�erting approximatety 4,900 sq ft of unoccupied (ab/research space into new
office space. This section of buiiding hasn't been occupied since 1992.
If you refer to my site plan, t have figured fhe total square faatage of the existing
building, and subtracted 12% fot toilets, mecttanical and permanent circulation space.
7he remaining square footage is calculated as oftice area, 1 carl200 sq ft, even though
same of the existtng GNB spaCes could qualify with lesser parking requirements.
Per the a�iginal project program, there wifl be (86} MNDOTIDPS empioyees housed in
the space with an additional (2d) pari-time on a rotating basis.
On the average, the center expects (4) trucics per day to visit the site.
The visitor parking number of (30) is strictly for automobile use and not irucks.
The south access point that you mentioned is an existing driveway that connects to the
existing roadway.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Genesis Architecture
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CITY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
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TO: Mayor, City Council and City Ad '�� tor
FROM: James E. Danielson, Public Works D" t
5UBJECT: Enterprise Corporate Centre
Approval for Tenant Signage
DISCUSSION:
The Enterprise Corporate Center PUD as proposed by United Properties was apprcved
by Council at the May 7, 1996 meeting. The first and largest building of the PUD is currently
nearing completion. The building is a multi-tenant building which will have individual tenant
signage mounted on the building identifying its occupants. As in their other similar
developments, United Properties has developed a uniform signage policy (see attached).
United Properties asks that Council review and approve this policy now and allow them to be
able to install tenant signage simply with a sign permit reviewed and approved by staff.
Allowing Staff to issue these permits is consistent with how the City currentiy processes the
tenant signage for all the other similar PUD tenant signs.
ACTION REQUIRED•
Review United Properties proposed individual tenant sign policy with Mr. Glowa and
then if Council desires to grant United Properties' request, pass a motion approving the policy
and authorizing staff to iss�e permits for signs that conform to the policy.
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Mr. Kevin Batchelder
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
RE: ENTERPRISE CORPORATE CENTRE
Dear Kevin:
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United Properties is nearing completion of Phase One of our Enterprise Corporate Centre project,
located at 2425 Enterprise Drive.
We have prepared standard tenant signage for your review and approval. Enterprise was
approved by the City Council as a PUD development. We desire consistent signage by a11 tenants.
Nordquist Sign Company designed the proposed signage. The signage includes two sizes,
depending on the size of the tenant: (1) single tenant — for those tenants leasing an entire suite
entry; (2) multiple tenants — two signs representing two tenants that share a suite entry. The signs
will be wall mounted above each tenant entry. '
Except for the size as referred to above, all the signage will be standardized as far as shape and
configuration and background color. We have selected a light background color for the sign so
that a tenant can apply color to its name and/or logo.
We hope that you agree that the signage for this project has been well planned and we respectfully
request your approval for this signage standard to be used by all tenants at Enterprise Corporate
Centre.
Very truly yours,
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Dale J. Glowa
Senior Vice President
Development
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Enclosures
3500 West 80th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431 612 831-1000 Fax: 612 893-8813
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October 14, 1996
City Council
City of Mendota Heights ,
1101 Victoria C'�rve
Mendota Heights, Mn. 55118
Dear Mr. Mayor and City Council:
FAA / MAC PART 150 ELIGIBILITY PROBLEM
In September I was out of the country on business . On retuming home I was surprised to see that several
residents on Wagonwheel Trail where selected for the FAA Part 150 program. The homes selected are in
the same block as our home and on the same side of the street. Whv were we not selected 7 By the MAC
guide lines used all Residents in a block that the contour passes threw are eligible to receive the Part 150
Sound Program. In my case was this an oversight or just another attempt to limit the azea of application
by the MAC.
In August I called the Center For Energy And Environment and requested to participate in the MAC Part
150 Residential Sound Insulation Program. In ressponse I received a letter from them stating that our home
is outside the certi5ed `1996 DNL 65 ` noise contour therefor we are not eligible to receive sound
insulation modifications through the Part 150 Sound Insulation Program. In response I petitioned the
MSP Mitigation Committee with a letter to the chairman Mr. Steve Cramer asking that the selected area
be expanded to include the residents that were experiencing extreme noise problems and were excluded
from the original selection. I also attended and spoke at the August 29th meeting in bloomington, MN for
all the residents in Mendota Heights who were excluded from the program even though the aircraft noise
levels around there homes is equal to the noise levels in the selected area. In our case we are directly in
the departure path for runway 11L — 29R with all the North and Northeast bound traffic over head and
just north of ns while the East bound flights pass over and just South of us. We are closer to the airport
then the schools and many of the homes that are already in the program. Our home experiences
cracked windows and extreme unrelenting noise levels at all hours of the day and night
Recenfly the City of Mendota Heights Administrator Mr. Kevin Batchelder and I discussed the inequities
of the current selection process for the MAC Part 150 Sound Insulation Program. Apparently faced with
some of these inequities the MAC changed the area selection process to include all the residents in a
particular block that the `1996 DNL 65' contour passes threw. Because of this change some of the
wagonwheel Trail residents were selected for participation in the Residential Sound Insulation program. I
also understand ihat in the selection process Schools and area businesses would not be selected until all
the residents in there ciry were selected.
It seems to me that under this selection criteria the residents in the city of Mendota Heights were grossly
victimized by the MAC in the application of the Part 150 Residential Sound Insuladon Program. Millions
of dollars were allocated to do the visitation and St.Thomas schools out of the Residendal Sound
Insulation Program funds. Above all the "certified" contours used to select a relative few homes in the
area leave grave doubts as to the validity of these contours. The sound levels recorded daily on MAC's
own A.N.O.M.S. shows most of the City of Mendota Heights experience noise events of 85 db or greater.
Therefore it seems that the 1996 DNL noise contour ,developed in 1991, contains erroneous assumptions
about arriving and departing aircraft operations, runway use, flight track information, aircraft type ,
information, noise abatement runway use (RUS) priorities and the proposed Runway 4/22 Noise Program. ,�.
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It seems that do to many false assumptions in the above guide lines area selection may result in more of a
artistic approach were the map is evaluated and the contour lines drawn to exclude some areas while
including other areas of low or no impact to the program.
Why were we exclude for selection when other homes in our block and on our side of the street were
selected? Was this truly a oversightT I am asking the City Council for help in this matter. Any help will
be welcomed and appreciated.
Sincerely .
Courtney and Helyne Pince
945 Wagonwheel Trail
Mendota Heights, Mn. 55120
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CENTER FOR ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENT Sound lnsulation Program
630134�h A venue South, Room 159 � Minneapolis, MN 55450-2908 �- �612J 725-6255
August 14, 1996
Courtney Pince
945 Wagon Wheel Trail
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Dear Mr. Pince,
You recently contacted our office requesting information regarding your home's eligibility for
participation in the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Part 150 Residential Sound
Insulation Program.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determines eligibility for the Part 150 Residential
Sound Insulation Program for homes closely surrounding the Mlnneapolis/St. Paul International
Airport (MSP) using the certified MSP 1996 DNL (day/night level) Noise Exposure Map (see
attached). The 1996 DNL noise contour, developed in 1991, contains all 1996 noise exposure
assumptions including amving and departing aircraft operations, runway use, flight track
information, aircraft type information, noise abatement runway use (RUS) priorities and the
proposed Runway 4/22 Noise Program.
Since your home is outside the certified 1996 DNL 65 noise contour, you currently are not
eligible to receive sound insulation modifications through the Part 150 Sound Insulation Program.
The FAA may request that this contour be updated in the future due to additional physical and
operational changes that may arise at MSP. The public will be informed if and when this process
takes place through public notices and public hearings.
If you have any further questions, please call me at 725-6251, at the Center for Energy and
Environment (CEE).
Sincerely,
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Mary aasc
Manager, Homeowner/Community Affairs '