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CITY OF MENDOTA HBIGHTS
DAROTA COIINTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARRS AND RLCRF�FiTION CO�Il�IISSION
CANDIDATE INTERVIE�S
FEBRIIARY 7, 1995
6:45 P.M. TO 7:25 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Candidate Interviews: �
6:45 P.M. - Steven Shimek
6:55 P.M. - John Liberacki '
7:05 P.M. - James Peterson (Phone interview (813)637-3972)
7:15 P.M. - Les Aclanann
� 3. Council Discussion on Candidate Interviews
4. Adjourn to Regular City Council Meeting
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2188 Aztec lane
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
(612) 452-3159
November 17, 1994
Mayor Charles Mertensotto
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mayor Mertensotto:
I would like to express my interest in serving the city of Mendota Heights as a member of
the Pazks and Recreation Commission. Commission member, Stan Linnell contacted me
to make me awaze of the current vacancy and encourage me to apply. I have enclosed a
copy of my resume for your review.
As a resident of the Friendly Hills neighborhood since 1990, I am familiar with the cities
pazk system, and the recreational opporiunities offered. As a professional horticulturist
and Certified Arborist, I can bring to the Commission additional expertise in making
informed recommendations to you and the city council.
Please review my resume. I will look forwazd to meeting with you to discuss this
opporhanity and how my appointment to the Pazks and Recreation Commission can
benefit the city of Mendota Heights.
Sincerely
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Steven Shimek
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STEVEN SHIIVIEK
21Hg AZTEC LANE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS� MINNESOTA 55120
(612) 452-3159 _
PROFESSIONAL Providing technical assistance and training to professionals and non-professionals
OBJECTIVE working in community forestry, horticulture an$ related fields.
PROFESSIONAL Supervisor of Nursery Insnection and Certification - 7/88 to present. Minnesota
EXPERIENCE Department of Agriculture. Administer statewide inspection and certification of
nursery stock. Supervise and provide training for inspection staff. Provide technical
assistance to nursery operators regarding plant pest control, proper pruning, handling
and cultural practices. Prepaze articles for newsletters, bulletins and magazines.
Plant Health Soecialist - 11/86 to 7/88. Minnesota Department of Agriculture. As
state Arbor Month Coordinator and Chanperson of the State Arbor Month Committee,
planned and implemented statewide promotion efforts including development of
posters, educational materials and community planning guides. Planned official state
and regional Arbor Day Ceremonies. Provided technical assistance to community
forestry managers through regional Tree Inspector Workshops and community visits.
Assisted with state Gypsy Moth detection and eradication program. Revised and
edited "Tree Owners Manual" and wrote articles for newsletters, etc.
Irandsca�e Maintenance Mana�er - 4/86 to 10/86. Van De Hey's Landscape Nursery,
Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Supervised landscape maintenance and planting crews.
Provided technical assistance to customers on planting and caze of trees, shrubs and
. flowers. Retail sale of nursery stock.
• Nurserv Manager - 4/85 to 4/86. Fraleigh's Landscage Nursery, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Responsible for all aspects of nursery and tree farm operation including: supervision of
nursery and landscape crews, monitoring and control of plant pests, retail sales and
design, scheduling deliveries and maintaining stock in retail sales area and tree farm.
Horticulturist - 4/84 to 4/85. Chemscape Division of Chemlawn. Ann Arbor,
Michigan Provided health analysis of landscape plant materials on residential and
commercial properties. Identified plant materials and detailed existing or potential
plant pest or cultural problems and diagnosis for treatment.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, 1433, Forestry and Resource Management
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. University of Minnesota courses in Plant
Pathology, Plant Propagation and other horticultural professional development courses.
PROFESSIONAL Completed over 600 hours of Continuing Forestry Education credited by the Society of
DEVELOPMENT American Foresters since 1987. Certified Arborist - International Society of
Arboriculture, Member of the Minnesota State Shade Tree Advisory Committee since
1986, Minnesota Arbor Month Partnership, Minnesota Beautiful Steering Committee
1986 -1988, Minnesota Horticultural Society, President of the Central States Chapter of
the Horticultural Inspecrion Society 1990, member since 1988, Minnesota Society of
Arboriculture since 1986, active on conference planning sub-committee, American
Forestry Association, Society of American Foresters. Completed Master Gardener
training Pro-Hort Short Course, Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA)
certified nurseryman, Certified Tree Inspector.
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T0: 'I+om Lawell
City Administrator •;
City of Mendota Heights
FROM: John J. Liberacki
2470 Morgon Circle
M�ndota Heights, MN 55120
RE: City of Mexidota Heic�ts Park Board Opening
I'm sulani.tting my name for c�onsideration for agpointment to the City Park
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Mayor Charles Mertensotto
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55111
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924 North Highview Circle
Mendota Heig6ts, MN 55118
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This letter is my application for consideration for appointment to the position opening on
the Mendota. Heights Parks and Recreation Commission.
Some highlights of my past career may help you in making your decision to further discuss
this opportunity:
- BBA Degree - University of IVLnnesota 1960
- 3M Company 1960 - 1992 (Retired)
Last Position: Sector Director of Human Resources Operations.
- Resident:
St. Paul Park
West St. Paul
Mendota Heights
1960 -1969
1969 -1989
1989 - Present
Recent past volunteer Directorships:
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- Board Member, President of the Board Victoria I�'ighlands Homeowners
Association 1992 - 1994
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Home Phone 686-8619
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January 5, 1994
To: ��ayor N�erionsatto
Subject: Park Commission
Dear Mayor M�rtonsotto:
I would welcome the opportunity to serve on the Park Commission.
I am available for the February interview.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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December 15, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tom Lawell, City Adminis r
SIIBJECT: Recruitment of New Park and Recreation Commissioner
DISCIISSION
With the recent departure of Vicki Katz from the Parks and
Recreation Commisaion, the City recently advertised the vacancy
in search of a replacement. The application period closed on
December 9, 1994 and a total of three applications were received.
The applicants include:
1) John (Jay) Liberacki, 2470 Morson Circle
2) James A. Peterson, 924 North Highview Circle
3) Steven Shimek, 2188 Aztec Lane
While we had hoped to receive more resident response to the
advertised vacancy, the three applicants do appear to be well
qualified to serve on the Commission. Council should consider
whether it wishes to extend the application period to generate
additional resident interest in the position or proceed with the
appointment process with the three current applicants.
In the past, Council has conducted short interviews with
each applicant prior to making an appointment to the Commission.
Should Council so desire, a date and time for the interviews
should be selected. The interviews could be accommodated prior
to the January 3rd or 17th Council meetings or a separate
interview date could be chosen altogether. It is also likely
that Council will be asked to hold at least one workshop in
January to discuss the status of our water service agreement with
the City of St. Paul and matters related to our ongoing labor
negotiations. The interviews could be conducted as part of that
evening as well.
ACTION RE4IIIRED
Review the applications for the current Park and Recreation
Commission vacancy and decide whether or not to schedule
applicant interviews sometime in January, 1995.
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PROFESSIONAL
OBJECTIVE
STEVEN SHIMEK
ZIHg AZTEC LANE� MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA SS12O
(612) 452-3159
Providing technical assistance and training to professionals and non-professionals
working in community forestry, horticulture and related fields.
PROFESSIONAL Su�ervisor of Nursery Inspection and Certification - 7/88 to present. Minnesota
EXPERIENCE Department of Agriculture. Administer statewide inspection and certification of
nursery stock. Supervise and provide training for inspection staff. Provide technical
assistance to nursery operators regarding plant pest control, proper pruning, handling
and cultural practices. Prepare articles for newsletters, bulletins and magazines.
Plant Health Specialist - 11/86 to 7/88. Minnesota Department of Agriculture. As
state Arbor Month Coordinator and Chairperson of the State Arbor Month Committee,
planned and implemented statewide promotion efforts including development of
posters, educational materials and community planning guides. Planned o�cial state
and regional Arbor Day Ceremonies. Provided technical assistance to community
forestry managers through regional Tree Inspector Workshops and community visits.
Assisted with state Gypsy Moth detection and eradication program. Revised and '
edited "Tree Owners Manual" and wrote articles for newsletters, etc.
Landscape 1VIaintenance Manager - 4/86 to 10/86. Van De Hey's Landscape Nursery, -
Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Supervised landscape maintenance and planting crews.
Provided technical assistance to customers on planting and care of trees, shrubs and �
flowers. Retail sale of nursery stock.
Nursery Manager - 4/85 to 4/86. Fraleigh's Landscape Nursery, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Responsible for all aspects of nursery and tree farm operation including: supervision of
nursery and landscape crews, monitoring and conirol of plant pests, retail sales and
design, scheduling deliveries and maintaining stock in retail sales area and tree farm.
Horticulturist - 4/84 to 4/85. Chemscape Division of Chemlawn. Ann Arbor,
Michigan. Provided health analysis of landscape plant materials on residential and
commercial properties. Identified plant materials and detailed existing or potential
plant pest or cultural problems and diagnosis for treatment.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, 1983, Forestry and Resource Management
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. University of Minnesota courses in Plant
Pathology, Plant Propagation and other horticultural professional development courses.
PROFESSIONAL Completed over 600 hours of Continuing Forestry Education credited by the Society of
DEVELOPMENT American Foresters since 1987. Certified Arborist - International Society of
Arboriculture, Member of the Minnesota State Shade Tree Advisory Committee since
1986, Minnesota Arbor Month Partnership, Minnesota Beautiful Steering Committee
1986 -1988, Minnesota Horticultural Society, President of the Central States Chapter of
the Horticultural Inspection Society 1990, member since 1988, Minnesota Society of
Arboriculture since 1986, active on conference planning sub-committee, American
Forestry Association, Society of American Foresters. Completed Master Gardener
training Pro-Hort Short Course, Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA)
certified nurseryman, Certified Tree Inspector.
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CITY OF NasNDOTA SEIGHTS
DAROTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
February 7, 1995 - 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order •
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Adoption
4.
5.
Approval of January 17 Minutes
Consent Calendar
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Acknowledgment of the December 29, 1994 Planning
Commission Minutes.
Acknowledgment of the January 24 Planning Commission
Minutea.
Acknowledgment of the January 11 Airport Relations
Commission. �
Acknowledge Receipt of the Unapproved January 4 NDC-4
Minutes.
Acknowledgment of the Building Act�ivity Report t°or
January.
Acknowledgment of the Summary Report for 1994 Planning
Commission Activity.
Approval to Purchase Hot Water Pressure Washer for the
Road and Bridge Department. �
Approval to Purchase Truck for Parks Department.
Approval of Request for Sign Permit - Mich's Coffee
Cottage - Mendota Plaza. .
Approval of RLSOLIITION NO. 95-08 - Resolution Accepting
Petition, Feasibility Report and Ordering Improvement and
Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Mendota
Meadows (Imp. 95, Proj. No. 1).
Approval of the List of Contractors
Approval of the List of Claims.
Adoption of the 1994 Building Code Fee Schedule - Table
1-A.
End of Consent Calendar
Public Comments :- �Q�, �l�,�,�,.
RecoQnition of Retiriag Firefighter
a. Recognition and Fxpression of Appreciation to Bill Lerbs
for his 27 years of service and dedication to the
community. .
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8. Bid Award
a. Water Tower Refurbishing Bid Award �,�kl��(���
b. Lexington/Ma.rie Pond Dredg"n Bid Award - Available
Tuesday Nigh� . ✓�,� � ������' ,
9. IInf3aished aad New Busiaess
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a. Case No. 95-01: Curle�r Furniture Company - Sign Variance ����'`
b. Case Na. 94-39: Mansfield - Variance/CAO Review �1��.
c. Case No. 94-38: Skjerven - Rear Yard Setback Varianc
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d. Case No. �4-40: Bjorklund Development Gompany -
Subdivision and Variances
Discuss Pagel Road Walkway Sesue.
Review of Buildin.g Permi� Reques� for Par 3 Golf Course,
Discues Deer Overpopulation Goncerns. •
Discuss Request by GellularOne to Install Antennae on
Water Tower. �� �
Review of MnDOT's Re�pon�e to Speed Limit Reduc�ion
Request,
Review Revisa.ons ta the Pl�ks Re�erva ion Policy -
RBSOL'QTION N0. 9 5- 09 1�5 r��^'��. ���� C
Review Ordinance Revisions for Detached Garages in the
R-1 District - ORDiNANCE NO. 301.
Review Ordinance Revisions for the Critical Area Overlay
District - QRD=NANCE NO. 302. �
m. Appointment of New Parks and Recreation Comm�L sip��r.
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n. Advisory Commission Re-Appointments.
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Auxiliary aids for disabled persoas are availabZe upon request
at least 120 hours ia advaace. I£ a aotice of less thaa 120
hours is received, the City of Meadota 8eights will make every
attemp� to prov3de the aids, howaver, �his may aot be passible
oa ahort aatice. Flease contact Gity Admiais�ra�ioa at
452-1850 with requests.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Ta: Mayor and Ci�.y Council
FROM: Tom Lawell, City Administ t
SUBJECTz Add On Agenda far February 7 Council. Meeting
One new item has been added to the Consent Calendar - Sm (*},
Additional information is being submitted for item 9b (**).
3. Ageada Adoption
It is recommended that Council adopt the revised agenda
printed on yellow paper. _ :
5m. Adoptioa o� the 199�4 IIBC Suilding Permit Fee Sehedule known -�as
Table l-A. ��
Please see the attached mema.
9d. �ase No. 94-4Q; B�jorklund Developmeat Compaay - Subdiv3.aion
and variaaces.
Please see the attached letter from Mr. PauI. MeGinley. This
letter should have been included with the Bjorkl.und planning
ca�e information submitted to yau an Friday.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAROTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
February 7, 1995 - 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Adoption
4.
5.
Approval of January 17 Minutes
Consent Calendar
a. Acknowledgment of the December 29, 1994 Planning
Commission Minutes . �
b. Acknowledgment of the January 24 Planning Commission
Minutes.
c. Acknowledgment of the January 11 Airport Relations
Commission. �
d. Acknowledge Receipt of the Unapproved January 4 NDC-4
Minutes.
e. Acknowledgment of the Building Activity Report for
January.
f. Acknowledgment of the Summary Report for 1994 Planning
Commission Activity.
g. Approval to Purchase Hot Water Pressure Washer for the
Road and Bridge Department.
h. Approval to Purchase Truck for Parks Department.
i. Approval of Request for Sign Permit - Mich's Coffee
Cottage - Mendota Plaza.
j. Approval of RESOLIITION NO. 95-08 - Resolution Accepting
Petition, Feasibility Report and Ordering Improvement and
Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Mendota
Meadows (Imp. 95, Proj. No. 1).
k. Approval of the List of Contractors
1. Approval of the List of Claims.
End of Consent Calendar
6. Public Comments
7. Recogaition of Retiriag Firefighter
a. Recognition and Expression of Appreciation to Bill Lerbs
for his 27 years of service and dedication to the
community.
8. Bid Award
a. Water Tower Refurbishing Bid Award
b. Lexington/Marie Pond Dredging Bid Award - Available
Tuesday Night.
9. IInfinished and New Busiaess ,
a. �ase No. 95-01: Curley Furniture Company - Sign Variance
b. Case No. 94-39: Ma.nsfield - Variance/CAO Review
c. Case No. 94-38: Skjerven - Rear Yard Setback Variance
d. Case No. 94-40: Bjorklund Development Company -
Subdivision and Variances '
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Discuss Pagel Road Walkway Issue.
Review of Building Permit Request for Par 3 Golf Course.
Discuss Deer Overpopulation Concerns.
Discuss Request by CellularOne to Inatall Antennae on
Water Tower.
i. Review of MnDOT's Response to Speed Limit Reduction
Request.
j. Review Revisions to the Parks Reservation Policy -
RSSOLIITION NO. 95-09
k. Review Ordinance Revisiona for Detached Garages in the
� R-1 District - ORD=NANCE NO. 301.
1. Review Ordinance Revisions for the Critical Area Overlay
District - ORDINANCS N0. 302.
m. Appointment of New Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
n. Advisory Commission Re-Appointments.
10. Council Commeats
11. Adjourn
Auxiliary aids for disabled persoas are availa.ble upoa request
at least 120 hours ia advaace. I£ a aotice of less than 120
hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every
attempt to provide the aids, however, this may aot be possible
oa short notice. Please contact City Administration at
452-1850 with requests.
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January 17, 1995
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeti:ng
Held Tuesday, January 17, 1995
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regulaz 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 Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of the revised agenda.
for the meeting.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5 ,
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MINLJTES Councilmember Smith moved approval of the minutes of the
December 20, 1994 regular meeting with conection.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember Smith moved approval of the minutes of the
January 3, 1995 regular meeting.
Councilmember Kach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1 Krebsbach
CON5ENT CALENDAR Councilmember Koch moved approval of the consent calendar for
the meeting along with authoriza.tion for execution of any necessary
documents contained therein.
a. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the January 10, 1995 Pazk
and Recreation Commission meeting.
b. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's monthly report for
, December.
c. Acknowledgment of the Fire Department monthly report for
December.
d. Acknowledgment and formally acceptance of a$200 donation
from the Vasatka Goers VFW Post #6690 to the Police
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January 17, 1995
Department for use in the DARE Program, and direction to
staff to send a letter of appreciation to the VFW.
e. Approval to schedule the annual Boazd of Review Meeting for
7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Ap�i14, 1995.
f. Authorization for the Fire Department to purchase seven
Motorola Pagers for a total purchase price of $2,862.72.
g. Approval of the issuance of a temporary liquor license to
Visitation Convent for March 3 and 4, 1995 in connection
with its annual Merrie Market Auction, along with waiver of
any license fee.
h. Approval of sign pernuts to change the sign faces on the four
existing signs for the Dakota Bank at 750 South Plaza Drive.
i. Approval of the Pay Equity Implementation Report for
submittal to the Minnesota. Department of Employee Relations
by January 31, 1995, and authorization for the Mayor to sign
the report as necessary.
j. Adoption of Resolution No. 95-04, "RESOLUTION
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE KENSINGTON PUD
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS."
k. Adoption of Resolution No. 95-05, "RESOLLTTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR BOBST ADDITION,"
subject to payment of pazk dedication and utility connection
fees, conditioned tha.t prior to certification of the resolution to
the County Auditor, the applicant shall file with the city a
copy of the deed to the portion of the Knaus property being
included within the plat as well as confirmation from the
mortgagor of the Knaus property that it will grant partial
release of his lot.
1. Approval of a Tax Increment Redevelopment Program for
Northland Drive Partners and authorization for execution of
the Contract for Private Development by the Mayor and City
Clerk.
m. Authorization for the Fire Department to purchase a 1995
Chevrolet Blazer (Chief's vehicle), from Polar Chevrolet for
its bid of $21,353.00.
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January 17, 1995
n. Aclaiowledgment of an excerpt from the minutes of the
December 29, 1994 Planning Commission meeting.
o. Approval of the purchase of a computer scanner for the
Administration department from Crabtree Companies for the
purchase price of $1,584.7�.
p. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated January 17,
1995 and attached hereto.
q. Approval of the list of claims dated January 17, 1995 and
totaling $945,185.40.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
T-BALL FIELDS Council acknowledged a memo from Parks Project Manager
Kullander regarding a Park Commission recommendation, prompted
by a request from the Mendota Heights Athletic Association, that
two T-ball fields be developed on the grass area east of the public
works facility.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he questions whether the timing is
good and if Council should get involved in the matter. He further
stated that while he can appreciate the desire to find space for T-ball
fields, he would rather work with the Commission to find
appropriate space. He informed Council that he conta.cted Catholic
Cemeteries regarding the potential of developing fields on the
unused south azea of the Resurrection Cemetery property. He stated
that there is a precedent - another metro azea city received an
easement to construct a pedway on cemetery property. He suggested
that Council authorize staff to send a letter to the Catholic
Cemeteries Boazd requesting that the city be allowed to use some or
a11 of the undeveloped land to the south for ballfields until it is
needed by the cemetery for development. He stated that it would not
be costly to develop two fields as the only investment would be for
backstops, rec rock, etc., and it would not be costly to reseed after
the fields are removed in the future. He informed Council that the
Catholic Cemeteries' future intent for the site is for its principal
office and maintenance facility.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she would agree as long as
the fields would be for T-ball use unless the Catholic Cemeteries has
no objection to other ballfield use.
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January 1'7, 1995
Councilmember Huber moved to direct flie City Administrator to
forwazd a letter to the Catholic Cemeteries to ask them to consider
interim city use of the undeveloped south cemetery area for T-ball or
ballfields.
Councilmember Smith secon�ied the motion.
Ayes: 5 �
Nays: 0
HEARING - MENDOTA Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for the purpose of a public
HEIGHTS ROAD STREET hearing on the proposed vacation of excess right-of-way for
VACATION Mendota Heights Road which had been acquired by Mn/DOT in
connection with the I-494 construction. Council acknowledged a
memo and proposed resolution from the Public Works Director.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience that the land is a small
triangle of excess right-of-way located along the southeast corner of
Mendota Heights Road at T.H. 149, which can become a part of the
Mendota Meadows plat, except that the city would reserve an
easement over it for a right hand turn lane.
Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions and comments from the
audience.
There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Smith
moved that the hearing be closed.
Councilmember Koch seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 94-25, Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director
MENDOTA MEADOWS Danielson and Administrative Assistant Batchelder regazding
continued discussion on an application from Mr. John Mathern,
Mendota Homes, for rezoning, conditional use permit for planned
unit development and final plat for Mendota. Meadows.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience that Mendota Homes
proposed to construct 36 single story town house units on a 10.86
acre site located at the southeast quadrant of Dodd Road and
Mendota Heights Road. He stated that in prior Council discussions,
Council has been concerned about berming along Mendota Heights
Road. He asked Mr. Mathem if the berm issue has been resolved
and if he plans to construct any walk-out units.
Mr. Mathern responded that a berm can be constructed, behind four
walk-out units, extending along Mendota. Heights Road and that
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January 17, 1995
there will be extensive landscaping along Mendota Heights Road to
screen the development.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he had requested staff to revise the
conservation easement agreex�ent to address the matter of removing
the saplings which may grow in the easement azea. He informed
Council that the developer has suggested that section seven of the
agreement be further revised to require that underbrush be removed
from the wooded area in the spring, summer and fall of each year
rather than at least three times each year. Mayor Mertensotto stated
that the pazk contribution and payment of the purchase price for the
1.3 acre easement area are payable by the developer prior to
execution of the final plat by city officials.
There was discussion over the language with respect to the
monument sign, paragraph six, and it was the consensus that the
language be modified to include that the sign would be in
accordance with plans and specifications approved by the city.
Public Works Director Danielson informed Council that the berm is
shown on the grading plan with the revision date of January 6, 1995.
He stated that the plan shows dense landscaping all along Mendota
Heights Road and a berm behind the four wallc-out lots.
It was noted that the references to "scenic easement" in the
Conservation Easement Agreement should be revised to read
"conservation easement."
Councilmember Koch moved adoption of Ordinance No. 300, "AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401," to rezone the
10.86 acre site from R-1 to MR-PUD.
Ayes: 5 Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Nays: 0 '
Councilmember Huber moved adoption of Resolution No. 95-06,
"RESOLUTION APPROVING VACATION OF A PORTION OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY."
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember Smith moved adoption of Resolution No. 95-07,
"RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A PLANNED iJNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR MENDOTA
MEADOWS: '
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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January 17, 1995
Counciltriember Krebsbach moved adoption of Resolution No. 95-
08, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR MENDOTA
MEADOWS ADDITION," conditioned that the developer will
furnish to the city a registered land survey delineating the easement
area and that the plat will not`be executed by the city officials until
payment of the park contribuhon and land acquisition have been
made to the city.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember Krebsbach moved to approve the "Contract for
Townhome Development" for Mendota. Meadows.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember Krebsbach moved to approve the "Conservation
Easement Agreement" for Mendota. Meadows with revisions.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember Krebsbach moved to authorize the Mayor to
execute the deeded conveyance for Outlot B to Mendota Homes,
encumbered by the covenants and restrictions contained in the
conservation easement agreement, at a consideration of $30,000
which must be paid prior to execution of the final plat for Mendota
Meadows.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 94-39, Council acknowledged an application from Mr. & Mrs. Robert
MANSFIELD Mansfield for a 4.5 foot sideyazd setback variance and critical azea
review to a11ow a dining room addition at 1300 Wachtler Avenue.
Council also acknowledged associated staff reports.
Mrs. Mansfield stated that she feels that the case for granting a
variance is strong in spite of the Planning Commission
recommendation for denial. She informed Council that of the
Commission members, only Commissioner Lorberbaum visited her
house and she voted in favor of approving the variance.
Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Mr. Mansfield
stated that the swimming pool and deck had already been built
before they purchased the home five years ago that there is not
enough room in the house to do any entertaining.
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January 17, 1995
Mayor Mertensotto stated that in general, the cases the Planning
Commission recommend for approval involve a clear hazdship. He
explained that granting variances set precedent and they should not
be granted unless there is good reason. He noted that the Mansfield
home is unique in that Economics Laboratories is across the street
and the home is set back 45 feet from the front lot line which is more
than the norma130 to 35 foot setback.
Mr. Mansfield informed Council that there is a wooded azea behind
his home and the addition will not affect the view of any homes
behind lus.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that a problem is created when structures
begin to encroach on side yazds and that the Zoning Ordinance
requires ten foot side yazds in order to maintain a reasonable
distance between houses. He further stated that although the
Mansfields are asking for a 4.5 foot variance, that does not include
the addition's overhang. He pointed out that although the current
neighbor supports the variance request, a subsequent owner of that
home could come to the city in the future and ask why the city
allowed the variance. He informed the Mansfields that Council
razely acts contrary to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and only in situations where there is very good reason
to overturn the recommendation.
Mrs. Mansfield felt that the Commission members should have had
an obligation to visit the site and the home to see what the problems
are. She stated that if the members had been in the yard they would
have seen that it is impossible to construct the addition in any other
location.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that it is possible for the Mansfields
to build an addition without a variance if the addition is eight feet
wide rather than 12.5 feet.
Mr. Mansfield stated that he could reduce it by one foot and that the
addition would work at 11.5 feet. Responding to a question from
Mayor Mertensotto, he stated that the swimming pool liner was
replaced five years ago, and should last at least ten yeazs, and that he
has no intention to remove the pool.
Mr. Mansfield stated that the ardinance addresses practical difficulty
as well as hardship and there is no practical way or azea to construct
the addition other than what is proposed.
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January 17, 1995
Councilmember Huber stated that he has visited the property and
because of the pool the owners have had to put in at least a six foot
high privacy fence, so when someone looks to the property from
Wachtler they would have the sense that the home is closer to the
property line than ten feet an}cway. He stated that from a visual
impact there is a structure qui�e close to the property line and if the
addition were constructed people traveling on Wachtler would still
be looking at the fence. He felt that the situation is unique because
there are no homes behind the Mansfield home and there will never
be a home across from it. He pointed out that that the only neighbor
who would be impacted felt strongly enough about the proposal that
he is present this evening to voice his support. He stated that while
he respects the Planning Commission and its recommenda.tions, in
this case there are a couple of issues which could be looked at more
closely.
Mr. Bruce Barry, 1284 Wachtler, sta.ted that his home is
immediately north of the Mansfield home and that his gazage is on
the side of the lot where the addition would be. He stated that the
living area of his home is not next to the sidelot where the addition
would be located and there are no windows on that side of his home.
He supported the granting of the variance.
Councilmember Smith asked Mr. Barry if he feels landscaping
should be planted to soften the effect of the addition.
Mr. Barry responded that he just planted some landscaping and sees
no need for more. He further stated that construction of the addition
will not cause him any drainage problems.
Mr. Mansfield informed Council that he would like to construct the
addition in the proposed location so that an existing mature tree is
not disturbed and that there will not be a basement under the
addition.
Councilmember Koch stated that she is familiar with the lot and the
case has unique characteristics. She felt that Council must look at
each case on its own merits and agreed with the applicants that there
is practical difficulty. She stated that while she is reluctant to
overturn Planning Commission recommendations, she would be in
favor of granting the request because of the unique situation and
practical difficulty.
Mayor Mertensotto expressed concern over setting precedent and
suggested that action on the matter be tabled so that he can view the
site.
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January 17, 1995
Councilmember Smith stated that she feels that Councilmember
Huber's point about the fence is well taken.
Mrs. Mansfield stated that the fence would continue from where the
house would end so it would �ave the same visualiza.tion as it
currently does.
Councilmember Huber suggested that the fence be taken straight off
the back of the house if the variance is ultimately approved.
After discussion, Councilmember Smith moved to ta.ble the matter to
February 7.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DETACHED GARAGES Council acknowledged a memo from Administrative Assistant
Batchelder regarding proposed ordinance revisions for detached
garages in the R-1 District.
Mayor Mertensotto stated tha.t the problem the city is trying to
address is the proliferation of accessory structures in yards as well as
the potential that an accessory structure could be turned into a
business operation. He pointed out that the proposed language
references a 1,(}00 square foot maximum and Council does not want
anyone to think they are entitled to a 1,000 square foot structure.
Councilmember Smith stated that the proposed language is closer to
what is desired but she is concerned tha.t it does not exclude single
faznily homes from the 1,000 square foot limit. She stated that it
would be helpful in evaluating the current language to have all of the
accessory'structure provisions of the Zoning Ordina.nce, and asked
that the information be provided before any action is considered.
She also suggested that the proposed language be changed to state
that only non-residential uses in R-1 Districts may have accessory
structures up to 1,000 square feet.
Action on the proposed revisions was tabled to February 7.
NORTH KENSINGTON PARK Council acknowledged a memo from Administrative Assistant
Batchelder regarding presentation of the final plans and
specifications for North Kensington Park.
Ms. Joni Giese, landscape consultant, reviewed proposed plans for
the development of North Kensington Park. She discussed the site
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January 17, 1995
reorientation, strong points and constraints of the park, explaining
that the goal was to develop a plan for a passive park with a back
yard concept. Ms. Giese reviewed the plans for Council and the
audience and stated that a conceptual pazk shelter has also been
developed in accordance with direction, in a size which would
accommodate a six foot picnic table and two sandstone benches.
Ms. Giese reviewed the budget for the project, sta.ting that the cost
for essential elements is estnnated at $34,000 and the overlook and
picnic shelter would be add-ons.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that there aze neighbors along the
park boundary who are concerned that they might be in their back
yazds and people would be sitting eight feet away on benches in the
park.
Ms. Giese responded that the benches aze not directly behind the
back yards and the grasses which will be planted will act as a barrier.
People would be sitting on benches on the other side of the grasses
and trees so that there will not be a feeling that they are in
someone's back yazd. She stated that one or two of the benches aze
close to the pedestrian path and explained that the benches are
oriented to the park and the pond.
Councilmember Smith stated that the intent was to design the project
as sepazating the public from the private azeas but it is still a public
park in people's back yards and Council cannot detract from the
public use.
Councilmember Huber asked if the waist higb. grasses die back in
the winter. Ms. Giese responded that they come up late in the spring
and when they die back they still maintain their height, and that they
should be mowed down in the eazly spring.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the action being requested of Council
is to adopt the design and approve the construction except for the
shelter, at this time. He stated that he would like the overlook
included in the construction.
Mr. Dan Rostratter, 2483 Stockbridge, stated that he has no
comments on the plans as long as the picnic shelter is not included.
Councilmember Smith responded that she does not think that
conceptually it was ever intended to be a picnic shelter but rather
more like a gazebo - a small park amenity.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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January 17, 1995
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the Park Commission
recommenda.tion was to not include the shelter at this time but to
leave the option open for the future.
Councilmember Huber moved to approve the final plans and
specifications for North Kensington Pazk, including the proposed
overlook, for an amount not to exceed $41,435 from the Park
Referendum fund, and to authorize staff to seek competitive bids for
the project.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Lawell
regarding future Council workshop/meeting dates.
Councilmember Smith moved to conduct a work session at 7:00
p.m. on January 30 for discussion on current labor negotiations,
review of the Public Works Department work schedule, discussion
on economic development organizations within Dakota County, and
discussion on the Burows Farm issue, and to conduct Pazk and
Recreation Commissioner interviews at 6:45 p.m. on February 7.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Mertensotto informed Council that he has been appointed to
serve on a Metropolitan Council task force to review ra.tes being
chazged by the M.W.C.C. to municipalities.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilmember Krebsbach moved that the meeting be adjourned to
the Council work session on January 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Koch seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5 �
Nays: 0
ATTEST:
Chazles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 o'clock P.M.
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
LIST OF CQNTRACTQRS TO BB APPR4VED BY CITY COUNCIL
January l7� i995
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Asphalt Coatrae�or License
Northwest Asphalt Inc.
Pine Bend Paving Inc.
Masonry Con�ractor Licease
Jesco, Snc.
R. Ostrom Co.
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Excavation Cantractor L3.eease
Lakeside Plwmbing & Heating Inc.
Nova-Frost Inc.
Rayco �ccavating, Inc.
Stocker Excava.ting Co., Inc.
Suu Sxcavating, Inc.
Wenzel Plumbing & Heating Inc.
General Can�rac�ars Licease
Bituminous Roadways, Inc.
Bremer Cons�ruc�ion
Determan Welding & Tank Serivice, Inc.
S.A. Jordan Construetion Inc.
Rur�h Constructi.on, Inc.
McGough Construction Co.f Inc.
Russnick Contractors Inc.
Ryan Con�truction Co. o� Minnesota,
Schindler Blevator Corporatio�
achreiber Mullaney Cons�ruction Co.,
J& L Schieters Canstructian Inc.
Southview Design & Gons�ruction Inc.
Sumco, Inc.
Inc.
Inc.
United Properties Canstruction Management
Gas Pipi,aa Contractor License
Anderson Heating Inc.
Boehm Heating Ca.
L7el-Air, Inc.
Ditter, Inc.
Egan & Sons Co. _
Erickson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Inc.
Hear�h Services Inc.
Heights Mechanical Co., Inc.
Horwitz, Inc. �
Judkins Heat & Air Condition Inc.
Kelly Plumbing
Jim Murr Plumbing, Inc. �
Northwest Service, Inc.
O' iteefe Mechanical, Inc.
ProAir, Inc.
Rouse Mechanical Inc.
Thernnex Corporation •
Twin City Furnace Co., Inc.
Wenzel Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
SVAC Contractors License '
Anderson Heating, Inc. •
Construction Mechanical Services
Cedar Valley Heating & Air
Ditter, Inc.
Fgan & Sons Co.
Erickson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Inc.
Gopher Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc.
Heights Mechanical Co., Inc.
Horwitz, Inc.
Judkins Heat & Air Conditioning Inc.
Northwestern Service, Inc.
O'Keefe Mechanical Inc.
Rouse Mechanical Inc.
Thermex Corporation
Twin City Furnace Co., Inc.
Drvwall/Plaeter Contractor Licease
Berg Drywall, Inc.
Citywide Insulation, Inc.
Custon Drywall, Inc.
Quality Drywall, Inc.
Sign Contractor License
Nordquist Sign Co., Inc.
Rubbish 8aulers License
Knutson Services Inc. �
K.O. Sanitation & Recycling, Inc.
Roadway Rubbish Inc.
Waste Management - Savage
CiQarette License
Snyders Drug Store #42
Tom Thumb Store #264
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CITY OF MENDOTA HLIGHTS
DAROTA COIINTY, MINNRSOTA
PLANNING CON�+iISSION MIN[JTLS
DECII►�ER 29, 1994 ,,
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was
held on Thursday, December 29, 1994, in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Koll,
Friel, Betlej, Duggan, Lorberbaum and Tilsen. Chair Dwyer was
excused. Also present were Public Works Director Jim Danielson,
Planning Consultant John Uban and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser.
APPROVAL OF MIN[TTLS
Commi s s ioner
minutes with
Commissioner
AYSS: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 1, ROLL
Friel moved�to approve the November 22, 1994,
corrections.
Betlej seconded the motion.
CASl3 NO . 9 4- 3 9:
MANSFILLD - .
VARIANCE
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mansfield, of 1300 Wachtler Avenue, were
present to discuss their request for a five foot aide yard
setback variance which would allow the construction of a
dining room addition to the north of their home.
Vice Chair Duggan stated that all signatures of consent have
been received. He further explained.that this property is
also in the Critical Area Overlay District and that this
application will have to receive Modified Site Plan review
when it appears on the City Council's agenda. He stated that
the Planner has informed the Commission that there appears to
be no impact to the Critical Area standards because the
addition is between two existing homes.
Vice Chair Duggan reviewed the requirementa necessary in
receiving a variance and what constitutes a hardship.
Mr. Mansfield explained that he would like to construct an
addition which would serve the purpose of a dining room. He
stated that the location of the addition is due to the
location of the kitchen. He stated the exterior materials
will match the existing materials of the house. He stated
there are no plans to landscape. He stated his neighbor to
the north had recently installed small trees.
Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 2
Duggan noted the Planner's concern for proper drainage.
Mansfield stated his neighbor's garage is ten feet (10') from
the edge of the property. He state�. there is a three foot
(3') drop in grade and that it runs from the east to west. He
stated there is a swale and the he plans to continue
maintaining it. Mansfield further explained there is a tree
right on his property line and that the addition will be six
feet (6' ) from the tree. Mansfield stated that due to the
location of the power pole and tree, the addition will be
conatructed to the east.
In response to a question from Commissioner Roll, Mr.
Mansfield stated there will be no new windows on the north
side at the addition. In response to a question regarding
snow storage, Mr. Mansfield stated his neighbor only plows the
snow to his own garage and that there is still some driveway
left along the side of the garage. He stated that his
neighbor does not store vehicles on the remaining driveway.
He stated there should be no problem with storing extra snow
in this area. Commissioner Koll stated that the neighbor's
driveway was constructed too close to the property line.
���� Commissioner Friel inquired if Mr. Ma.nsfield considered
' alternatives which would eliminate a need for such a
significant variance. Mr. Mansfield responded that there is
no room to the east of the house to construct an addition.
In response to a question from Commissioner Friel, Planner
Uban stated he had general questions regarding the maintenance
of the existing swale should the addition be constructed.
In response to a question from Commissioner Betlej regarding
landscaping, Mr. Mansfield stated that his neighbor to the
north of his property planted several trees earlier this year
and that there is no more room to install additional trees.
He stated there is existing landscaping in the front yard
that will not be disturbed by this addition. Commissioner
Betlej stated that the front of the addition may look better
with additional landscaping and that it may help with the
drainage.
Commissioner Lorberbaum stated she had visited the site. She
explained that she toured the interior and saw where the
kitchen is located and how the addition will help keep the
flow of traffic intact. She stated that by visiting the site,
she understands why the Mansfield's are requesting a variance
for their addition.
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Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 3
Commissioner Tilsen stated the Ma.nsfield's have made their
problem clear, however a hardship needs to be presented. Mr.
Mansfield's stated he has a very large family and that he
needs more room to accommodate all of them. Commissioner
Tilsen stated that the Ordinance is in place to help protect
the construction of buildings so close to lot lines.
Vice Chair Duggan stated the scale on the plan is inaccurate.
Mr. Mansfield stated that he has drawn the plan to scale.
Vice Chair Duggan stated that the jog in the fence is not
accurately shown on Mr. Mansfield's plan. He further inquired
if there is a shed located on his property. Mr. Ma.nsfield
responded there is no other building his property.
Vice Chair Duggan inquired if Mr. Mansfield's neighbor has had
an opportunity to review his plans . Mr. Mansfield stated yes .
Mr. Mansfield further stated that there has never been any
drainage problems. He explained there are two retaining walls
in the backyard and that he has never had any problem with
water ponding due to a heavy rainfall.
Commissioner Friel stated that the Mansfield's have not
demonstrated a hardship in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance. Mrs. Mansfield stated that their hardship is that
there is not enough room within their home to accommodate a
large gathering. She stated that it is not realistic for a
house of this size to not have a dining room. Vice Chair
Duggan responded that the ManSfield's bought this house
knowing its limitations. He noted his concerns for precedent
setting in granting this variance request. Commissioner Friel
stated that this problem applies to most people in the
community and by granting this variance ma.kes the ordinance
regulations meaningless.
Vice Chair Duggan inquired if the Mansfield's would conaider
an alternate plan. Mrs. Mansfield responded that it has been
suggested that the addition be brought out to the rear of the
home. She stated that this is not possible because of the
location of the swimming pool. Vice Chair Duggan stated that
the Ma.nsfield's own a large lot that is very long but not very
wide and that they are trying to do too much width wise.
Commissioner Friel moved to recommend that the City Council
deny the request for a variance.
Commissioner Tilsen seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 1, LORBLRBAIIM
CASE N0.
SKJERVFsN
VARIANCE
94-38:
FOR REAR YARD SETBACK
Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Skjerven, of 691 Cheyenne Lane, were
present to discuss their request to build a 14 by 14 foot
three season porch which would extend into the rear yard
setback with only nineteen feet (19') remaining between the
proposed addition and the rear lot line.
Vice Chair Duggan explained that this home was built after the
adoption of the Wetland Ordinance in 1974. He explained that
no wetlands permits were required of this particular
subdivision or home although it abuts Friendly Marsh Park to
the north. He explained that City staff has determined upon
reviewing the Official Wetland Map, that the wetlands to the
north lie more than one hundred feet (100') from the proposed
addition.
Vice Chair Duggan stated that the Skj erven' s have received all
signatures of consent.
�•, Mr. Skjerven stated it has always been their intent to
'' construct a porch. He explained that currently they are using
their backyard a basic patio and that due to the marsh, there
is a significant problem with bugs. He stated that he
understands that the City is trying to conserve open space and
that by constructing their porch, as propoaed, it will not
infringe on what the City is trying to accomplish. Vice Chair
Duggan stated what if all other homes want to do the same as
the Skjerven's. Vice Chair Duggan further stated that more
;• . ,
accurate plans need to be drawn.
Commissioner Tilsen stated that the Skjerven's lot has some
special considerations and that there will never be anything
built on the marsh.
Commissioner Lorberbaum stated there are a number of three
season porches in this area. She further inquired about
exterior building ma.terials. Mr. Skjerven responded the
materials will be the same as the house.
Commissioner Betlej inquired about the hardahip. Mr. Skjerven
responded that the size of his lot is his hardship.
Commissioner Koll pointed out that the home was built within
three feet (3') of the rear yard setback. Planner Uban
pointed out that without this variance, no addition to the
rear portion of the home would be allowed. Uban pointed out
that a screened gazebo could be constructed without a
variance. He stated that a variance is needed if the addition
Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 5
is connected to the house. He further stated the size of a
gazebo would be limited to 144 aquare feet.
Commissioner Koll stated that Mr. Skjerven is unable to use
his backyard due to the mosquitos. In response to a question
from Commissioner Friel, Public Works Director Danielson
stated that the City owns Friendly Hills Marsh.
Commissioner Koll noted her concern for setting precedence in
granting this variance. She inquired if Mr. Skjerven would
consider a smaller addition thus reducing the size of the
variance request. Mr. Skjerven stated that they had decided
to construct a 14 by 14 screened porch but that a 16 by 12
porch addition would be an acceptable compromise.
Commissioner Friel stated that should a free standing
structure be built, it would have to be at least five feet
(5') from the house. Friel stated that if the Commission
insists on the Skj erven' s complying with the ordinance and not
granting a variance, the result might be to building a 12 by
12 free standing structure five feet (5') from the house.
A brief discussion ensued regarding whether or not the
addition could be placed elsewhere.
Commissioner Friel stated that the Skjerven's have presented
a practical difficulty and that they have consented to
minimize the variance request by making the addition 16 by 12.
Commissioner Lorberbaum noted that the Planning Commission
needs to be consistent in granting variances. She stated the
Mansfield's request for a variance was denied because they
were unable to present a hardship. She stated the Commission
is considering the Skjexven's variance request based on the
fact that they are unable to use their backyard because of
mosquitos. Commissioner Friel stated that a detached
structure could be built which would encroach the setback
requirement and that this variance request does not aeem
inappropriate. Chair Duggan responded that the Planning
Commission reviews requests each on their own merit and on a
case-by-case basis.
Commisaioner Friel moved to recommend that the City Council
grant an eleven foot (11') rear yard aetback variance subject
to the applicant reducing the size of the three season porch
as it extends to the rear of the yard. •
Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 6
Vice Chair Duggan directed the applicants to submit a revised
and accurate plan. �
Vice Chair Duggan seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 1, LORBLRBAIIM
HEARING:
CASE NO. 94-40:
BJORRLUND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY -
SUBDIVISION AND VARIANCE
Mr. Paul McGinley, of McLagan and Sons Surveying, was present
representing Bjorklund Development Company who is proposing to
develop a 6.5 acre parcel located at the southwest corner or
Orchard Place and LexingLon Avenue (formerly known as the
Swanson Property) as single family homes sites.
Mr. McGinley explained that the proposal shows seven platted
lots including the original homestead with lots draining from
21,632 square feet to 38,428 square feet. He stated the
��'-�� average lot size is 32,775 aquare feet, ,twice the minimum
._�,: � required lot size . He stated the Bj orklund' s intent ia to
maintain minimal disturbance to the site in order to keep the
value of the lots at a high level. He stated the lots will be
sufficient in size and include many trees. McGinley explained
that an option to place a cul-de-sac into Orchard Place from
the north had been reviewed and dropped as many trees would be
disturbed.
McGinley explained that Lots 5 and 6 will require a variance
to the front yard setback. He atated that the homes will be
large and that they do not want to upset the flow of the homes
with different front yard setback placement.
McGinley explained that the Bjorklund's are currently
discussing, with the Rolf's, about placement of the street.
He stated that arrangements will need to made in sharing
assessment costs. He stated that the Rolf's could use the
Swanson access for future development of their property.
McGinley reviewed three possible neighborhood circulation
plans showing street design for accessing the surrounding
properties. _
McGinley stated that a cul-de-sac serving the Swanson property
does not forego other ideas. He stated there are several
��`°``££�; options to access the remaining properties .
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December 29, 1994
Page 7
McGinley explained that they submitted a mare extensive
grading pla.n than necessary. He st�.ted home sites will be
cu�tomized for individual lots.
McGinley stated that Planner Uban sugge�ted tha� a ponding
easement be designated at �he northeast corner of the
proper�y. He �tated that they would be willing to wark with
the Engineering Departmen�.. He �urther stated �hat a Slope
Pratec�ion Easement was sugge�ted by the Planner. He stated
that this is unusual and that it is usually done with the site
plan. He stated that he can draft an easement.
Mr. McGinley stated they have a real intere�t in saving as
many trees as pos�ible. He stated that theee lots will be
large and e�cpensive and that they will try to transpla.nt as
many trees as possible. He further stated that they intend on
landscaping the entrance median. He �urther �tated that
fu�ure maintenance of �his landscape median needs �o be worked
out be�ween the Bjorklund's and the City,
Mr. McGinley s�ated that u�.ili�y easements for future utility
extensions will be designed in coaperation with the City's
Engineering Department. He further stated that they agree to
redesign the sanitary sewer extension to serve the Rolf
proper�y. He explained that storm sewer will be con�tructed
for the si�e are and that a re�enta.on pond will be con�tructed
for Lo�s 2 and 3. Iie �urther stated that they wi11 work with
the Ci�y's Engineering Department regarding any watermain
looping.
Mr. McGinley briefly reviewed a misunderstanding between the
Bjorklund's and the Swanson's regarding Mr. Swanson's garage.
Mr. McGinle�r stated �hat Mr. Swanson �ubmitted a letter
requesting a variance which would allaw his garage ta remain
in its existing locat�ion. He stated that Mr. Swanson's
attorney has given formal written notice ta withdraw �his
request.
Mr. Dick Bjorklund, Jr., sta�.ed it is their intention to
create a valuable development while retaining access options
to property owners surrounding the development. �
In response ta a questian from the Commissian, Planner Uban
sta�ed that the plant that allows for circulation throughout
the adjacent groperties in the area is preferable.
Commissianer Friel stated that an easement needs to be
established on the Swanson property and shauld be indicated on
the original p1at. He stated tha�. the plan before the
Cammission indicates a perpendi.cular connection is needed. In
Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 8
response to a question from Commissioner Tilsen regarding the
platting of right-of-way, Planner Uban stated there are
different alternatives. Mr. McGinley stated they would be
willing to vacate an easement on Lot 7.
Commissioner Tilsen stated that it makes sense to provide
adequate sewer and water to properties to the south.
In response to a concern expressed by Commissioner Tilsen
about adding hard surface in the area and how it will affect
� drainage, Public Worka Director Danielson stated that the
ponding area may need to be enlarged.
Vice Chair Duggan inquired how many trees will be removed. He
stated there are ma.ny valuable trees in this area. He stated
he would like to see a more accurate tree inventory indicating
the amount of trees that will be loat.
In response to a question from Commissioner Betlej regarding
a lilac hedge located on Lot 4, Mr. McGinley stated they would
be willing to show a landscape easement along Lot 4 protecting
the hedge line along the east lot line. He further stated
.��� that they would be willing to provide drainage easements . Mr.
._ McGinley stated they are obligated to design an appropriate
drainage system so there will be no additional water runoff.
Commissioner Friel stated that several revisions need to be
submitted to the Commisaion prior to Council review. He
stated that the plat should be revised to show additional
right-of-way dedication on Lot 7. He suggested that the
developer meet with the entire neighborhood and discuss plans
for access to each development . He stated sewer and water
easements should be shown designating size for future
developments. Friel stated ponding area clarification is
needed. He stated a conservation easement document and slope
protection easements should be provided for Planning
Commission review. He further stated that additional
information regarding how the entrance monument area will be
landscaped.
Commissioner Friel stated that home setbacks should be
specifically called out for,Lots 5 and 6. He further stated
that full sixty foot (60') roadway and one hundred twenty foot
(120') cul-de-sac right-of-way is required. Commissioner
Friel stated the developer should determine if custom grading
for each lot is acceptable.
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Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 9
In response to a question from Vice Chair Duggan, Mr.
Bjorklund stated their intentions ar�e to be the only home
builder in this development.
Commissioner Betlej inquired about park dedication fees. Mr.
McGinley stated the park dedication will be paid by cash. In
response to a question from Commissioner Tilsen regarding
decreasing lot size to increase more right-of-way, Mr.
McGinley stated there is a monetary consideration in
decreasing lot sizes and also more trees will be removed.
Vice Chair Duggan opened the meeting to the public.
Ms. Joan Olin, 1136 Orchard Place, stated that Plan B- cul-
de-sac option, is not a�feasible option for their future
development plans. She further stated that Plan C cuts up
their land. She inquired about the lot size for Lots 1 and 5.
Mr. McGinley responded that the lots meet all minimum lot size
requirements. Ms. Olin discussed street circulation options
and indicated that she would prefer to see a°y" option
instead of a"t" option. Mr. McGinley stated that the
existing Rolf house would be too close to the right-of-way in
the "y" option.
Commissioner Tilsen inquired if there is a preferred access to
the Rolf and Swanson properties. Ms. Olin stated that a
preliminary access plan was completed several years ago. Ms.
Olin stated she would like the Planning Commission to consider
the future of all properties in the area. Vice Chair Duggan
informed Ms. Olin that the Commission is trying to do so but
that a property owner has a right to develop their own
property. Ms. Olin stated they own fourteen acres and that
they do not intend to develop soon.
Commissioner Friel stated that the Commission is not trying to
express any view about platting of properties other than what
is presently requested. He stated the Commission can look
into means to not impair future platting of property such as
oversizing sewer/water utilities, streets, etc. Vice Chair
Duggan further stated the Commission also needs to look at the
character of the land and how it can be developed without
impacting existing land owners, trees, etc. Ms. Olin atated
that their concern is to have access to be able to develop
their property.
Ms . Ma.rilyn Olin, 1140 Orchard Place, stated they want to make
sure there will be proper access from the east to the Olin
land. She further stated they do not want a long cul-de-sac.
Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 10
She stated there are 1500 pine trees on their property. She
further stated that Orchard Place �cannot hold additional
traffic.
Mr. Joe Illetschko, 1881 Lexington Avenue, inquired how wide
the streets will be. He further stated that Plan A- cul-de-
sac option, destroys their property and that he is not in
favor of that plan. He further stated that the grades seem to
be too steep. He further stated that many trees will be lost.
Mr. Illetschko stated that an agreement with the Rolf's
concerning right-of-way should be considered. He stated that
utilities should be made available. Mr. McGinley stated that
this is a reasonable request.
Mr. Illetschko stated they are not in favor of a through
street and that they would like to see a cul-de-sac. He
stated they want a more quiet atmosphere.
Ms. Deborah Glass, 1124 Orchard Place, stated that this
development affecta all of the land in the area. She stated
that she wants to preserve the trees and brush in the area.
;�,�� She further inquired about the ten day publication
�. requirement. She also stated that this ia a holiday week,
making it difficult for people to attend the meeting. �Tice
Chair Duggan stated some trees will be removed. Ms. Glass
stated she wants to see more information on what trees will be
saved. Ms. Glass further noted her concern in preserving lot
size. Vice Chair Duggan stated the City can require that no
future subdivision may occur on each lot within this
development. He further stated that the plan submitted
tonight is just a rough plan and that lot lines can be
changed. Commissioner Friel stated that there is not tree
preservation ordinance in effect. He further stated the City
is in the process of establishing such an ordinance.
Mr. Fagen, 1089 Bwana Court, stated he is in favor of the
development. He further noted concern for the deer
population. He further stated the City needs to make the
neighbors in the area happy. He further stated that access to
Orchard should be eliminated.
Mr. Greg Mandel, 1813 Lexington Avenue, inquired if there will
curb and gutter improvements on Orchard due to this
development. Public Works Director Danielson stated there are
no plans to do improvements. He further explained the City's
street rehabilitation process. Mandel stated that property
owners develop the land and make a profit and that the burden
of improvements should be a part of the developer's costs.
Danielson responded no benefit will be received by the
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December 29, 1994
Page 11
Bjorklund development should there be street improvements to
Orchard. }
Mr. Mike Povolny, 1901 South Lexington, noted his concerns for
long term developments . He further stated that he is in favor
of Plan A and that he does not want a lot of traffic. He
further noted his concern for the overall protection of the
City.
In response to a question from Vice Chair Duggan, Public Works
Director Danielson stated he has a copy of the proposed Olin
concept. Mr. Povolny stated the Commission needs to look at
the overall possibilities in developing this area. Ms. Olin
explained that they hired a surveyor to prepare a preliminary
plan for this area.
Vice Chair Duggan called a recess at 10:05 o'clock P.M.
Vice Chair Duggan reconvened the meeting at 10:15 o'clock P.M.
Public Works Director Danielson reviewed a plan submitted by
Dr. James Olin. He informed the Commission that Dr. Olin's
plan shows a long cul-de-sac serving his lots. Danielson
stated that the Olin's had worked with the Swanson's and
Rolf's and that the plan helps serve all properties using a
ny" road access option. Danielson stated that this plan
maximizes the development of the land which also gives maximum
impact to the land (i.e. all trees will be removed).
Vice Chair Duggan directed the Public Works Director Danielson
to review the Olin property in relation to the Bjorklund
request.
Commissioner Friel moved to continue the public hearing to
January 24 at 8: 00 0' clock P.M. in order to allow time for the
developer to complete the following actions:
1. Revise plat to show additional right-of-way dedication on
Lot 7. Commissioner Friel suggested that the developer
meet with the entire neighborhood and discuss plans for
access to each development.
2. Sewer/water easements be shown designating size for
future developments.
3. Ponding area clarification - show easement on topos.
4. Submit a conservation easement document protecting woods
for Planning Commission review.
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December 29, 1994
Page 12
Submit a slope protection easement for Planning
Commission review.
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Determine if custom grading for each lot is acceptable.
Full sixty f oot ( 60' ) roadway and one hundred twenty f oot
(120') cul-de-sac right-of-way is required.
Submit evidence of an agreement with the Rolf's
concerning right-of-way from their property. A Letter of
Intent would be acceptable evidence.
Submit a tree preservation plan that shows only trees
needed for road construction being removed and describe
how remaining trees will be protected.
Show landscape easement along Lot 4 protecting the hedge
line along the east lot line.
Have specific home setbacks called out for Lots 5 and 6.
Vice Chair Duggan seconded the motion.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
HEAR.ING :
CASE N0. 94-41:
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
(DETACH GARAGES IN R-1)
CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY DISTR.ICT
Vice Chair Duggan explained that the City Council directed the
Planning Commission to review ordinance changes regarding
Detached Garages in the R-1 Zoning District and the Critical
Area Overlay District.
Commissioner Friel stated that the Planning Commission is
trying to achieve consistency throughout.the ordinance by
requiring a conditional use permit for detached garages.
Mr. Mike Povolny, 1901 South Lexington Avenue, inquired why
the City is restricting people from constructing additional
garage space. He stated by doing this, the City is forcing
residents to park more vehicles outside. Mr. Povolny stated
he would rather see more garages than vehicles.
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December 29, 1994
Page 13
Commissioner Friel stated that consistency within the
ordinance is needed and that detached garages are considered
accessory structures. He further �tated that there is a
tendency to have in home businesses when there is such a large
accessory structure.
Commissioner Friel moved to recommend that the City Council
adopt the following ordinance amendments:
7.2(10) Detach, private garages with a minimum floor area
of four hundred forty (440) square feet and a
maximum floor area of seven hundred fifty (750)
square feet. Only one private garage is allowed
for each principal residential structure.
7.3(1) One private garage, either attached, or part of the
principal structure, and parking space.
4.5(3) In all ��R" Districts no accessory building shall
exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet. However,
a detached accessory structure which is a private
garage shall be subject to the size and permit
requirements described in Section 7.2(10).
Vice Chair Duggan seconded the motion.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
Vice Chair Duggan explained that at their November meeting,
the Commiasion considered additional language to Section 2.3-
C, Modifications of the Critical Area Ordinance. He explained
that staff had suggested that Modified Site Plans could still
be allowed to proceed to City Council when the Site Plan
conforms to the standards of the CAO Ordinance with some
exceptions:
1. Movement of earth, by grading, which resulta in a cut or
fill in excess of five (5) feet at any point on the
subject property.
2. When development of the property will result in the
substantial alteration or removal of natural vegetation,
trees, shrubs, rock outcropping, water course, or scenic
amenities.
Commissioner Friel stated that within the Planner's Report a
line is missing and that it is unclear on what the definition
of Substantial Alteration is.
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Page 14
A brief discussion ensued regarding how to differentiate
compacted or not compacted fill. Public Works Director
Danielson stated it is easier for tlie City to calculate in
place fill.
Vice Chair Duggan moved to continue the public hearing to
January 24 at 8: 3 0 0' clock P. M. to allow the planner and staf f
to clarify the Substantial Alteration definition and to change
"materials" to "fill��.
Vice Chair Duggan seconded the motion.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
With regards to Section 4.12, Land Reclamation, Commissioner
Friel stated a more specific definition should be identified
for removing and adding fill. Commissioner Tilsen suggested
that subsoil corrections be included in the definition of
volume of fill. Commissioner Friel stated the City should be
concerned with the quantity of soil added or removed.
DISCUSSION OF TREE PRESFRVATION
ORDINANCE AND ATHL£TIC STADIUMS
The Planning Commission reviewed information provided by
Planner Uban regarding athletic stadiums in residential
districts.
In regards to how far from existing residential areas a
stadium ahould be, Commissioner Friel stated that the City
should not undertake a standard location but provide a more
realistic setback requirement. Planner Uban recommends that
athletic stadiums be located no closer than 350-500 feet from
a residential area.
Regarding lighting, Planner Uban stated it is very difficult
to control athletic stadium lighting off-site. He stated it
may be useful to require a"lighting license" so that the City
may have some control over the location, number of events and
intensity of the lighting used. Vice Chair Duggan stated the
City may be interested in receiving information from lighting
companies to help identify how light is measured. Planner
Uban stated it may be necessary to include noise under the
"licensure".
Commissioner Lorberbaum inquired if the City could place
regulations on seating requirements related to materials and
�'�':�`��� spacing. Planner Uban responded that this may be handled
through the building permit process. Commissioner Friel
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December 29, 1994
Page 15
stated safety standards should be regulated by the State.
Commissioner� Tilsen suggested that the City consider requiring
evacuation plana for conditions such as inclement weather.
Commissioner Friel noted his concern for involving this
requirement within the City's Ordinances. He stated that this
should be regulated by state and fire codes.
TREE PRESERVATION
Planner Uban stated that due to a number of future proj ects on
the horizon, such as the Garron site, Friendly Hills Middle
School and Swanson Subdivision, the City Council has at the
top of their priority list a review of the City's Tree
Preservation Ordinance.
Commissioner Friel inquired if the City will need a forester
to enforce the ordinance. Planner Uban stated that
administering of the ordinance is an issue. Friel stated that
the City needs to establish an effective way in protecting
existing developments and new development�.
Planner Uban stated the City needs to establish how a tree
preservation ordinance should be applied. He stated that an
Overlay District .can apply provisions to the entire City,
regardless of underlying zoning district, and ensures
conformity throughout the City. Uban further stated that an
ordinance could be included within the Subdivision Ordinance
as it applies to new plats, gets developers thinking and doing
something about tree preservation early in the development
process. He further stated that general provisions to the
City's Zoning Ordinance can be considered through provisions
to selected zoning districts.
Planner Uban suggested that the Planning Commission consider
a workshop which could consist of a tour of the City's tree
inventory and then also review other communities who have
standards for trees. -
Commissioner Lorberbaum noted concerns for impact on the
City's budget in enforcing the ordinance.
In response to a question from Vice Chair Duggan, Planner Uban
stated he would get a copy of the City of Burnsville's
Woodland Preservation Technical Pamphlet.
Commissioner Tilsen stated that it was a real tragedy to lose
the trees on the Garron site . He stated there needs to be
language restricting cutting of trees on forty percent (40�)
or more of property.
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December 29, 1994
Page 16
Commissioner Friel stated that more background information
should be obtained regarding tree pre ervation. He stated the
Planner should review other city ordi�ances and apply them to
the Swanson Subdivision. He further stated the City should
consider amending the City's Subdivision Ordinance to better
cataloging of trees.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to conduct a
tree preservation workshop on January 19, 1995 at 7:�00 P.M. to
9:00 P.M. It was further noted that the Planning Commisaion
ma.y conduct a tour of the City on an upcoming Saturday
morning.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Planning Commission moved
to adjourn its meeting to January 19, 1995 at 7:00 o'clock
P.M. This meeting was adjourned at 11:50 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
CITY OF b�NDOTA H$IGHTS
DAKOTA COIINTY, MINNRSOTA
PLANNING CON�lISSION MINIITLS
JANUARY 24, 1995;
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was
held on Tuesday, January 24, 1995, in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Koll,
Friel, Betlej, Dwyer, Lorberbaum, Duggan and Tilsen. Also present
were Public Works Director Jim Danielson, Planning Consultant John
Uban, Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder and Senior
Secretary Kim Blaeser.
APPROVAL OF MINtTTES
Commissioner
Minutes with
Commissioner
AYF�S : 6
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 1, D�R
Tilsen moved approval of the December 29, 1994,
corrections.
Duggan seconded the motion.
CASL NO. 94-35:
SIGNART (DR.LLL) -
SIGN SETBACR VARIANCL
Chair Dwyer explained that Mr. Bob Sherlock, of SignArt,
appeared on behalf of Dr. Barbara Lee, 780 South Plaza Drive,
at the November Planning Commission meeting to request a sign
setback variance. He explained that the request was to allow
a sign with two forty eight (48) square foot surfaces to be
placed within the required front yard.
Dwyer explained that the applicant did not propose a specific
location for the sign and appeared before the Commission to
negotiate a location, preferably close to South Plaza Drive.
Chair Dwyer stated that Dr. Lee appeared before the City
Council on December 6, 1994. He explained that at that
meeting, Dr. Lee agreed that the sign be reduced in height to
no more than five feet (5') with a proportionate reduction in
width to six and one half feet or seven feet (6 1/2' or 7'),
that the redevelopment or intensification of the use of the
property will require all signage to meet City setbacks and
that all existing signage be removed. He further explained
that Dr. Lee did not agree that the illumination be turned off
1/2 hour after the close of business and that a minima.l level
of illumination intensity be used.
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January 24, 1995
Page 2
Dwyer stated that the City Council felt that this application
was not properly addressed to the Planning Commisaion as there
was no specific location proposed for`the sign. He explained
that the City Council referred this application back to the
Planning Commission for further consideration, in particular,
to address a proper level of illumination and a revised site
plan showing a proposed setback. He further explained that
Mayor Mertensotto desired that a quantifiable level of
illumination be determined.
Dr. Lee stated that she felt there was nothing agreed upon at
the City Council meeting. She further inquired if signs are
allowed within City right-of-way. Chair Dwyer responded that
signs are not permitted in the right-of-way. Dr. Lee stated
she would like the sign placed close to the property line.
She stated that her site plan reflects the placement of the
sign off the property and in the right-of-way with the size
being six feet by eight feet (6' x 8'). She stated that if
the sign is placed more than twelve feet (12') from the
property line, it will not be visible. She stated that she is
willing to compromise on the size and illumination of the sign
but that the location of the sign is critical. She further.
stated that the proposed sign will look appropriate on South
Plaza Drive and will be uniform with other signs on South
Plaza Drive.
Dr. Lee submitted pictures of existing signage along South
Plaza Drive. She further stated that there is a row of
Russian Olive trees which provides a buffer between her
business and the day care center. She stated that these are
beautiful trees and both her patients and the day care
children enjoy them.
In responae to a question from Commissioner Tilsen, Planner
Uban stated that the existing signs on South Plaza Drive have
been permitted if they meet sign setback requirements and that
variances have been obtained for signs closer to the property
line. Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated there are
two bank signs located on the property line and both have
received variances. He further explained that the Holly Homes
sign located in the boulevard was approved prior to the City
employing a full time code enforcement officer (1978). He
stated there are no City records indicating if the sign was
properly placed according to an approved sign plan.
Planner Uban stated that his original report suggested that
the s ign be setback ten f eet (10' ) f rom the right - of - way 1 ine .
He stated that this would allow location of the sign in an
area which would be more visible from Dodd Road, but would not
be in a location that interferes with the visibility from cars
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January 24, 1995
Page 3
leaving the site. He further stated that when a sign is moved
closer to the right-of-way to get better visibility, the size
of the sign can be reduced.
Commissioner Duggan explained that the City is reluctant to
allow the construction of any building, sign or landscaping
within City right-of-way because of possible City improvements
such as road.widening, which would then force the removal of
structure or sign.
Commissioner Duggan stated that his concern in November was
regarding the hours of illumination. He stated that he felt
that the sign should be turned off at the close of business.
Dr. Lee responded that both the Holly Homes and Bright Start
signs are lit well after close of their business.
Commissioner Duggan inquired if Dr. Lee would agree to a 9:00
P.M. illumination deadline. He further stated that the City
has no lighting standard and that he is looking for what is
appropriate in the area. He further stated that he
understands that Dr. Lee is trying to promote her business.
He suggested that a timer be used. Dr. Lee stated that 9:00
P.M. deadline would be fine.
Commissioner Betlej inquired about information regarding
quantifiable illumination. Mr. Sherlock, of SignArt, stated
that they would install the signage and lights. He stated
that at that time, he would make adjustments. He further
stated that just the letters will be illuminated. He stated
it would be similar to the City Hall signage. Planner Uban
stated that the measurement of light should consist of how
much light is appropriate and how to control the light. He
stated that there should be five watts per square foot. Mr.
Sherlock stated that the signage meets all current criteria
for illumination. Planner Uban stated there is no Ordinance
requirement for foot candles. He stated the Ordinance
includes glare reduction. Uban stated the closer a sign is to
the property line, the less illuminated it needs to be. Dr.
Lee stated she does not want the sign to appear burnt out.
Chair Dwyer inquired if the City Hall light is lit the entire
night. Dr. Lee responded that the Mayor informed her that it
is because the City Hall is considered an emergency facility
since the Police Department is located within the building.
Mr. Sherlock informed that Commission that he would obtain
information from Visual Communications regarding criteria for
lighting. He stated that SignArt usually builds their signs
according to Visual Communications' specifications.
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Page 4
Commissioner Friel stated that the Ordinance reatricts square
footage of signs within the B-1 District to fifty (50) square
feet, all surfaces. He stated the proposed sign exceeds the
Ordinance requirements. He further inquir�d about hardship.
Dr. Lee responded that this is the first time she heard about
square foot'restrictions. She stated that the Dakota County
State Bank signage exceeds the square foot requirements.
Dr. Lee explained that her hardship is based on the fact that
new clientel�e are unable to find her practice. She stated
that most people pass the building up. She stated that her
building is not noticeable and that the sign would help people
to find her building. She stated that she is not seeking to
advertise her practice. Commissioner Duggan informed the
Commission that Dr. Lee expressed her hardship in November as
helping people find,her building. He further explained that
only one side of the sign will be effective and to leave the
other side blank seemed to be out of balance. He stated the
November minutes reflect this conversation.
Commissioner Koll cited information from Section 21.5(9)a
regarding signa in �ight-of-way. She stated that any sign
within a right-of-way is in violation of the City's Zoning
Ordinance. Commissioner Friel defined hardship as per the
City's Zoning Ordinance. Chair Dwyer stated the Planning
Commission reviews requests on a case-by-case basis. He
stated that an applicant applying for a variance is charged
with presenting a hardship. He further stated that if there
is no hardship, the Planning Commission cannot recommend
approval of,a variance.
Commissioner Duggan moved to recommend that the City Council
grant the variance request conditioned upon the following:
1. The lighting of the sign meet City standards as
recommended by Visual Communications.
2. The signage size be 6' by 4 1/2'.
3. The sign be setback ten feet (10') from the property
line, twenty-two feet (22') from the pavement.
4. The sign be illuminated on both sides.
5. The sign be turned off at 9:00 o'clock P.M.
Commissioner Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
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January 24, 1995
Page 5
Dr. Lee stated she is not willing to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation. .
Commissioner Duggan amended hi� motion to increase the signage
to 7' by 5'.� Dr. Lee responded that she wants the sign to be
located at her property line.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: 4
NAYS: 3, ROLL, FRIEL, BETLLJ
Commissioner Koll inquired if Dr. Lee is looking for a zero
foot aetback. Dr. Lee responded yes. Dr. Lee further stated
it is not worth her time to go back to the City Council.
CASE NO. 95-01:
CIIRLEY FIIRNITU'Ri: COMPI�NY -
SIGN VARIANCL
Mr. Tim Curley, of Curley Furniture Company, located at 1044
Highway 110, was present to discuss his request for a sign
variance.
Mr. Curley explained that the building was constructed, by his
parents, in 1968. He stated that the sign haa been in
existence for 26 years and has never deviated from its
original approval. He stated that the setback and total
surface area was in compliance with all existing ordinances in
the late 60's.
Mr. Curley stated he had met with Planner Uban and City staff
to discuss the existing ordinance requirements. He stated
that his parcel is the only parcel in this area zoned B-3. He
stated the other parcels, located on both sides of his
property, are zoned B-2. He stated that he is looking to be
grandfathered as a legal, non-conforming use.
Curley further atated that he does not believe there was a
variance on the original sign. He stated that he does not
intend on enlarging the sign and that he will be replacing the
plastic sign panels used by Ethan Allen with Curley Furniture
advertisement. He reminded the Commission that the Curley's
own this building and that the use will remain as a furniture
store.
Commissioner Koll stated there has never been any complaints
regarding the sign. She further stated that in all fairness,
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January 24, 1995
Page 6
why restrict Mr. Curley from placing his signage on an
existing stand. She further cited information from Section
4.3(8) and (9) regarding existing, ndn-conforming uses.
Commissioner Roll moved to recommend that, based on the
existing conditions found on the site, the City Council
approve the sign as an existing non-conforming use.
Commissioner Friel seconded the motion.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
Commissioner Roll stated, as per staff's December 14, 1994
memorandum to Council, that the triple fee charge is
inappropriate.
CONTINUED HEARING:
CASE N0. 94-36:
SAL�i -
SIIBDIVISION/LOT SPLIT AND
VARIANCL TO LOT FRONTAGB
Administrative Assistant Batchelder informed the Planning
Commisaion that Mr. Salmen, of 1694 Dodd Road, informed him on
Monday, that he is willing to dedicate a utility easement. He
stated that Mr. Salmen indicated that he is unwilling to
provide a turnaround and public atreet. Batchelder stated
that Mr. Salmen verbally asked to continue the public hearing
to February 228, 1995. .Batchelder stated that Mr. Salmen is
looking for direction from the Planning Commission.
Batchelder informed the Commission that staff could summarize
the Planning Commission minutes and send a letter to Mr.
Salmen.
Commissioner Friel stated that Mr. Salmen had requested a lot
split and would not commit to an easement and he had no plans
to do anything with the land. He stated without Mr. Salmen
specifically giving information on his intentions of
subdividing his lot, the Planning Commission is hard pressed
to review the request particularly if other land owners could
be impacted or would want to subdivide as well.
Chair Dwyer stated that the Planning Commission has already
given Mr. Salmen direction. Commissioner Duggan stated that
he now has concerns with long term development in the area and
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January 24, 1995
Page 7
how Mr. Salmen's request may affect the development. He
further noted concerns regarding impact of building pad on the
site, street grade and appropriate turnaround.
Chair Dwyer moved to continue the hearing, as per Mr. Salmen's
request, to February 28, 1995 at 7:45 o'clock P.M.
Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
CONTINIIED HEARING:
CASE NO. 94-40:
BJORKLIIND DE�LOPN�:NT COMPANY -
SIIBDIVISION
Chair Dwyer explained that the Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing at their December meeting to consider an
application from Bjorklund Development Company to develop the
Swanson property into seven (7) large single family lots on 6
1/2 acres. He explained that the hearing was continued to
allow the developer time to address eleven (11) concerns
raised by the Planning Commission and neighborhood. Chair
Dwyer stated that the Planning Commission wants to be sure and
look at how this development fits into adjacent undeveloped
parcels of land. He stated the Planning Commisaion is
concerned about the future development of this area.
Chair Dwyer stated the Planning Commission is faced with a
dilemma in that the Bj orklund' s have responded to the Planning
Commission's request by revising and submitting site and
grading plans. He stated that adjacent property owners are
not yet ready to develop their land and the Commission does
not want to adversely impact their properties. He stated the
Commission does not want to landlock future developments.
Mr. Paul McGinley, of McLagan and Sons Surveying, and Mr. Dick
Bjorklund, Jr., were present to discuss this request.
Commissioner Friel inquired if all of the proposals are
consistent with the Lexington Avenue access to the Swanson
development. Mr. McGinley responded yes. Commissioner Tilsen
stated he disagrees. Chair Dwyer inquired if Sketch E is
consistent with the agreement with the Rolf's. Mr. McGinley
responded that the Rolf's and Illetscko's are strongly opposed
to a street going through their property. He stated they are
in favor of a cul-de-sac. He explained that the Olin's have
presented a plan indicating a scheme that works with a cul-de-
sac. He stated that the Olin cul-de-sac, as shown on Sketch
E, is about 650 feet long. Mr. McGinley stated that all
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January 24, 1995
Page 8
landowners seem to be in favor of Sketch E as it benefits
everybody. .Mr. McGinley explained hat Sketch D shows how
Sketch E can be made a through stree�. �
Commissioner� Friel inquired if there is anything about the
Swanson cul-de-sac that makes other properties undevelopable.
Mr. McGinley responded no. Friel stated that the Olin's and
Illetscko's can still proceed with development in the future.
Commissioner Tilsen stated that the only other option
available is to continue along the Swanson/Rolf lot line to
the Olin property. He stated that Plan D has a steep road
section at the intersection. He stated that the grading plans
need to be fine tuned to accommodate any intersections. He
stated he would like to see a horizontal ("T") intersection
rather than a curved intersection.
With regards to sewer and water easements, Mr. McGinley stated
that they have shown these easements on the plans and that
they will rely on the City's engineering department for any
other direction. Public Works Director Danielson atated that
the easementa have been properly addressed and that the
Engineering Department will continue to modify the plans where
appropriate. Commiasioner Duggan noted his concern regarding
the ponding of water across Orchard and wondered if there have
been provisions deaigned for overflow. Public Works Director
Danielson responded that the water will cross over Lexington
Avenue to another pond where it will be piped off . He further
stated that these easements have been shown on the map
satisfactorily.
Chair Dwyer stated that the City has concerns a.bout protecting
trees and that a conservation easement was requested. Mr.
McGinley stated that the Planning Commission was concerned
that no lots will be divided in the future. Chair Dwyer
inquired what Bjorklund Development will do to protect the
trees. Mr. McGinley stated that each site will be
individually graded. He stated that grading restrictions will
be detailed on each site plan. Chair Dwyer inquired if the
Planning Commission is going to retain jurisdiction over
approval of individual grading of lots. Mr. McGinley stated
that the atreet construction will be limited to grading
restrictions. Mr. Bjorklund stated the intent of the
development is to save trees but individual tress will have to
come out for homes. He stated that they need flexibility to
position the houses. Mr. Bjorklund stated that all grading
will be done according to the grading plans.
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January 24, 1995
Page 9
In response to Chair Dwyer's question regarding slope
protection Easements, Mr. McGinley stated that the grading is
intended to follow the street and ut�iliti�s with individual
house grading. He stated that mass grading will not occur
outside the street area.
Commissioner Betlej inquired if Lots 1, 2 and 3 have slopes
greater than 18 percent and how these will� be graded. Mr.
McGinley stated that the City's Ordinance preventa this type
of construction and no building permit will be issued. The
Planning Commission felt that no easements�are necessary for
slope protection as the City's Ordinance restricts this type
of development.
Chair Dwyer' confirmed that the right-of-ways have .been
redesigned to sixty feet (60').
Chair Dwyer acknowledged receipt of a January 19, 1995 letter
from the Bj orklund' s and the Rolf' s regarding their good faith
negotiations to resolve the thirty foot (30') right-of-way on
the Rolf property for the new road leading into the new
"Swanson property subdivision". Chair Dwyer informed the
Commission that the Bjorklund's and Rolf's intend to resolve
this issue before the City Council meeting.
Commissioner Duggan inquired about how many remaining trees
will be protected during the development process. Mr.
McGinley responded that a silt fence and yellow marking tape
will be placed where appropriate. Mr. Bjorklund stated that
a snow fence will be provided.
With regards to a landscape easement on Lot 4 protecting the
lilac hedge, Mr. McGinley stated that this easement will be
shown on the plat. He further stated that setbacks for Lots
5 and 6 will be shown on the plans.
Chair Dwyer opened the meeting to the public.
Mr. Stephan Rolf, of 1861 South Lexington Avenue, stated that
they are in the process of working with the Bj orklund' s in
trying to resolve the right-of-way issue. Chair Dwyer
inquired how the Bjorklund proposal will affect future
development of the Rolf property. Mr. Rolf stated that they
would like to see a cul-de-sac in this area. He stated that
the Bjorklund's present an attractive plan and seem to
indicate preservation of trees.
In response to a question from Chair Dwyer regarding future
development plans, Mr. Rolf stated that they were considering
developing small lots but, now that they have seen the
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January 24, 1995
Page 10
Bjorklund plans, they may consider larger lots. He stated
they are looking for advice on how to develop their land.
In response �to a question from Commissioner Lorberbaum, Mr.
Rolf stated.that he is uncomfortable with the "Staff Concept
Plan" in that their road is too close to his existing
property. He stated a lot of traffic could be generated and
he does not want to see that happen. Mr. Rolf stated that
with the construction of the Swanson �cul-de-sac, he
anticipates development of other parcels in the future.
Mr. David Olin, 1136 Orchard Place, stated his family
submitted the long cul-de-sac option to the Planning
Commission as a concept plan. He further stated that the
southside of their property is a hill and not a bluff . He
further stated that his family submitted a plan showing access
through the wetlands to Hunter Lane. He stated that he feels
this concept could work. Commissioner Tilsen explained the
State's Wetlands restrictions indicating it would be unlikely.
Olin stated that access off of Lexington Avenue is the
preferred concept idea and that a long cul-de-sac is also an
option.
Mr. Ralph Nordstrom, 1139 Orchard Place, inquired about the
length of a cul-de-sac. Commissioner Friel stated that the
City prefers to see cul-de-sac lengths no more than 500 feet.
Mr. Nordstrom stated that he does not want to see a large
amount of traffic on Orchard Place. He further stated that
the longer a cul-de-sac, the more traffic will be generated
down his street.
Commissioner Koll inquired who will construct and maintain the
monument sign. Mr. McGinley responded that Dave Bjorklund had
proposed a landscape island to distinguish the development and
not a monument sign. Commissioner Tilsen stated it would be
difficult for the City to maintain. Mr. Bjorklund responded
that they will rely on City recommendation. Mr. Bjorklund
stated that he will discuss this issue with his brother.
Chair Dwyer moved to close the public hearing.
Commissioner Betlej seconded the motion.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
Commissioner Tilsen inquired about the appropriate grade
percentage for the proposed intersection. Public Works
Director Danielson stated intersections should have a flat
landing so that vehicles do not skid out into the middle of
the intersection. He stated that he does not feel strongly
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January 24, 1995
Page 11
about having a perpendicular intersection as long as sight
distances are good. He stated that the proposed intersection
allows for future development.
Public Works Director Danielson stated that City requires 8"
watermains.
Commissioner Friel moved to recommend that the City Council
approve the preliminary plat conditioned upon the following:
1. The plat showing additional right-of-way dedication on
Lot 7.
2. That sewer/water easements be shown on plans.
3. That the retention pond easement be included on the
plans.
4. That a Conservation Easement document be submitted to the
City Council.
5. That Slope Protection Easements be shown on the plans.
• 6e That custom grading of each individual lot be shown on
the plans.
7. That right-of-ways be sixty feet (60').
8. Formal notification that the Rolf's and Bjorklund's agree
to a thirty foot (30') right-of-way on the Rolf property
for the new road leading into the new "Swanson property
subdivision".
9. The plans reflect tree preservation measures.
10. Show landscape easement along Lot 4 protecting the lilac
hedge.
11. That specific home setbacks for Lots 5 and 6 be
identified on the plans.
Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion.
Commissioner Lorberbaum inquired if the center island should
be eliminated from the plans. Mr. McGinley stated that he
would like to leave this idea until he is able to confer with
,Dave Bjorklund.
Planning Commission
January 24, 1995
Page 12
VOTE ON MOTION:
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
Commisgioner Friel commended the developer's efforts in
presenting a development that takes into consideration future
development opportunities.
Chair Dwyer called a recess at 9:30 o'clock P.M.
Chair Dwyer reconvened the meeting at 9:36 o'clock P.M.
CONTINIIED HLARING:
CRITICAL ARSA OV}3RLAY DISTRICT -
ORDINANCE �TDb�sN'PS
Chair Dwyer explained that thia item had been before the
Planning Commission in December. He explained that the
Commission directed Planner Uban to submit language defining
Substantial Alteration.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the definition of
substantial and whether it includes the removal of other
amenities.
Chair Dwyer moved to close the public hearing.
Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. �
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
Commissioner Friel moved to recommend that the City Council
approve the following amendments to the Critical Area
Ordinance:
Section 2.3.0 - Modifications
C. Modifications. In the case of a minor development and/or
change involving a single family dwelling, and if the aite
plans conform to the standards of the Critical Area Overlay
District Ordinance, the City Administrator shall bring the
request to the attention of the City Council at its next
regular meeting following receipt of an application for
Critical Area Ordinance consideration. The City Council shall
review such request and may, if it so determines, exempt the
applicant from complying with any inappropriate requirements
of this Ordinance.
Planning Commission
January 24, 1995
Page 13
1. Exceptions:
a. Movement of earth, by grading, which results in a
cut or fill in excess of five feet (5' ) at any
point on the subject property.
b. When development of the property will result in the
substantial alteration of grade or removal of
natural vegetation, trees, shrubs, rock
outcroppings, water course, or scenic amenities.
Section 1.4 Definitions
g. Substantial Alteration - Earth work that involves
100 or more bank (in situ) cubic yards of fill
materials for the excavation, filling, grading,
shaping, moving, soil correction, or general soil
disruptions for the purpose of ma.king improvements
to the property or facilitating development of the
property is allowed, with review by the Planning
Commission and City Council, found to be in keeping
with the goals, policiea, and general intent of the
City, and found to be in compliance with all
applicable City, County, State or Federal
regulations. Earth work that involves less than
100 bank (in situ) cubic yards for excavation,
filling, grading, ahaping, moving, or general soil
disruption is allowed by the City, with review by
the City Council, only when all work is performed
consistent with City goals and policies. Bank
material are those soils found in their natural
undisturbed condition.
h. Vegetation -,All plant growth including trees,
shrubs, mosses, and grasses.
Section 2.5 - Building Below the Bluff
a. No development shall be permitted on slopes between
12� and 40� or below the bluffline to the
Mississippi River unless the applicant shall prove
that the following conditions are met.
Chair Dwyer stated that with this particular amendment to the
Ordinance, the Planning Commission will review any building
home with a basement.
Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion.
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January 24, 1995
Page 14
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0 �
DISCIISSION ON ATHLi3TIC STADIIIMS
Chair Dwyer explained that the City Council directed the
Commission to look at the issue of Athletic Stadiums in
Residential areas. He explained that the Commission discussed
this item in December and directed Planner Uban to return to
their January meeting with a draft Ordinance.
In response to a question from Chair Dwyer, Planner Uban
stated that portable restroom facilities may be located within
a permanent structure. He further stated that the building
code provides for ratio of restroom facilities available on
site.
Commissioner Friel suggested that Section 21.6(6) Restrooms.
should include "Permanent restroom facilities are required.
In the alternative portable facilities may be used if located
in a well designed permanent atructure".
Commissioner Duggan inquired if Sections 21.6 (2) a and 21. 6(2) c
are repetitioua, the Commission noted that Section 21.6(2)a
regulatea direct light beams and Section 21.6(2)c regulates
reflected light beams. Commissioner Friel stated that if
there is a nuisance or hazardous lighting, it will be required
to be shielded.
Commissioner Friel stated that the location of a stadium
within 350 feet of a residential area is too close and
auggested that 600 feet would be more appropriate.
Commissioner Friel stated that not only is lighting a nuisance
but noise is as well. �
Chair Dwyer directed Planner Uban to define an Athletic
Stadium.
Commissioner Duggan suggested that Planner Uban incorporate
the requirement of fencing to be restricted to black vinyl
clad.
Commissioner Tilsen inquired if the Commission would have an
opportunity to review and comment on specific building
materials of a stadium. Commissioner Friel stated that the
Commission should address stadia in every district by
Conditional Use Permit. Planner Uban stated the Commission
should consider keeping this ordinance general.
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Planning Commission
January 24, 1995
Page 15
The Planning Commission tabled discussion on Athletic Stadiums
to allow Planner Uban time to prepare information on the
definition of Athletic Stadiums, det�ermine decibel level of
noise, incl.uding licensing and to revise the proposed
ordinance with changes to Sections 21. 6( 6), and 21. 6( 7) and to
add Section 21.6(9) to include black vinyl clad fencing.
DISCIISS TRSi3 PRESLRVATION
Planner Uban explained that he used the Bjorklund Subdivision
as an example in applying the City of Burnsville and City of
Eden Prairies's tree preservation ordinances. Chair Dwyer
inquired about the cost to the developer. Planner Uban stated
that under the Burnsville ordinance there would be no cost to
the developer and that the plan does not trigger a permit
because less than thirty percent (30�) of the crown cover is
being lost. He stated that Eden Prairie's Ordinance would
require the developer to plant 140 trees with a$25, 000 to
$30,000 expense.
Planner Uban stated that, as currently proposed, Mendota
Heights will also address existing homes and developments. He
stated the ordinance will need to discuss exemptions and
replacement of trees. Commissioner Duggan stated that the
City should consider its two private golf courses and public
course with respect to giving them the flexibility in
reshaping their courses.
Planner Uban stated he would prepare a draft ordinance and
present it to the Commission at their February meeting.
• � • � - IMI��
There being no further business, the Planning Commission moved �
to adjourn their meeting at 10:30 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
CSTY OF ME�NDC}TA HBIGSTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNL'�SOTA
AIRPURT RRLATIONS CC?1�SSSSION
J�1NiJARY 11, 19 9 5:�
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relation�
Commission was held on Wednesday, January 11, 1995, in the City
Hall Large Gonference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was
called to order at 8.05 o'clock P.M. The following members were
present: Beaty, Leuman, Olsen, Stein and Surrisi. Commissioner
Olin was excused, Commissioner F�.tzer was absent. Also presen�
were Ci.ty Adminis�rator Tom Lawell and Senior Secre�ary Kim
Blaeser. *
The Commission welcomed guesta John Foggia and Roy Fhurman
both from the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Leuman maved approval of the December 14, 1995,
minutes.
Commissioner 41sen seconded the motion.
AYES; 4
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 1, OLSEN
ACKNOWLLDGL RECLIPT OF VAR20US
RBPORTS/CORRSSPONDENCL
The Commis�ion acknowledged receipt o�' the Richfield Part 150
Buyout Update �or December, 3994.
The Commisaion acknowledged recei.pt of the NOISE Newsletter
for December, 1994. Chair Bea�y inquired about the suly
conference and who will be attending the con�erence.
Administrator Lawell stated the City has not received
information regarding conierence �ign up. He sta�ed that the
conference was held in Minneapolis laat year.
DISCIISSZON TiQITH MAC RBPRRSENTATIVSS
RSGARDING MBNDOTA H8IG8TS/EAGAN CORRIDOR
AND QTHLR AxRPORT RLLATBD MATTERS
Mr. Foggia explained that he wi11 prova.de a slide presentation
along with answers ta some questions raised by the Commission
during the discussion with MAC Commis�ioner Loui� Miller.
Mr. Foggia explained �Gha� residential develapment has been
completed aroun.d the entire airport . He s�.ated that northwest
of the airport, peaple live Ij2 mile or less to a runway. He
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January 11, 1995
Page 2
stated that the southeast area of the airport has less
residential development with less development directly off of
the runway. He stated that a corrido�' has been in place since
the early 1970's.
Mr. Foggia presented a map overlay of noise contours. This
slide reviewed the 1990 Land Use with 1996 Forecasts of noise
exposure contours using Ldn increments.
In response to a question from Chair Beaty regarding why the
contours seem to extend further south than indicated on the
maps, Foggia stated that there is a more concentrated flow of
traffic in the southeast area and that they attempt to keep
air traffic within the corridor. He stated that the heaviest
airport traffic is between 6:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. and that
volume dictates what runways will be used.
Foggia presented a slide representing Land Use using the 1996
Noise Contour which highlights the impact on residential and
multi-family units. Foggia explained the Ldn 65 contour and
how the Part 150 Sound Insulation Program has been implemented
at MSP.
Foggia explained how the Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor
operates. He explained where the 29L localizer is located.
Foggia explained that aircraft departing through the corridor
are not permitted to turn on course before three miles. He
further explained that Mendota Heights periodically has
complained that aircraft are issued 090 degree headings. He
stated that he has never seen this heading issued. He further
explained magnetic field changes. In response to a queation
from Administrator Lawell, Mr. Foggia stated they intend to
change the runway headings within six months.
Foggia explained how aircraft are iasued a specific heading,
why specific headings are used, and why headings do not always
correspond to specific ground tracks: He explained that there
is an operational boundary due to the St. Paul airport. He
explained when a 105 degree heading issued.
Foggia explained that fanning, as conducted over South
Minneapolis, allows for distribution of aircraft. He stated
that the MAC has historically opposed fanning to the Southeast
of the airport given the availa.ble area of non-noi�e sensitive
property, i.e., river bottom, highways, industrial uses,
cemeteries, etc.
�
Foggia explained that 68 per
destination to the south or
that the flow of traffic is
Foggia explained that with
traffic dictates where most
He stated that NWA functions
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January 11, 1995
Page 3
cent of aircraft departing have a
east of :the airport. He stated
determined by volume and wind.
MSP being NWA's main Hub, NWA
of the air traffic is flying to.
more to the east.
Foggia explained Corridor °Edge° Compliance. He explained the
south side and north side boundaries along with jet early
turnouts. He stated that the ANOMS report is used to
determine whether the corridor is being used properly. Foggia
reviewed an ANOMS Base Map. He pointed out where the three
mile turn radius is located and when early turnouts occur. He
stated that weather conditions can dictate early turnouts.
Foggia stated that Mendota Heighta is on record wanting a more
defined, narrower boundary during non-simultaneous operations.
Foggia explained that Bruce Wagoner sent a letter to Nigel
Finney, in November, requesting that an EIS be completed to
allow the crossing pattern of aircraft during non-simultaneous
operations. Mr. Foggia stated that he and Mr. Finney will
meet on Thursday, of this week, to discuss this matter.
Foggia reviewed Corridor Gate Penetration for 1994 indicating
total jet carrier operations to be 6,895. Foggia explained
the purpose of the gate penetration analysis is to determine
how many aircraft turnout early and violate the three mile
restriction. He further reviewed the North Boundary Gate
Penetration and a diagram showing aircrafts going through
these gates. He explained that the South Boundary�has a
significant concentration of planes. Foggia reviewed the
September 1994 total operations. He explained there were
5,656 departures with 41 departing the north gate and 675
departing the south gate. He stated that the FAA has
indicated that they would like these numbers to decrease.
Foggia closed his presentation by stating that the corridor is
not perfect and that corridor compliance needs attention. He
stated that the next generation of aircraft and navigational
technology will ma.ke a significant and positive difference.
He stated that by 1998 MSP will have a Global Positioning
System (GPS) in place which will revolutionize the aviation
system. He stated that the GPS allows for more accurate
aircraft positioning.
Foggia briefly reviewed the status of hushkit installments by
Northwest. He briefly reviewed the status of 727 aircraft
retirement. He stated that Northwest will begin retiring the
727 aircraft in 1995 or 1996 and they plan to complete the
retirement process by the year
has indicated that this is
airplanes they can purchase.
currently leases aircraft.
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Airport Relations Commission
January 11, 1995
Page 4
2000. He stated that Northwest
contingent on how many new
He �stated that Northwest
In response to a question regarding changing the restricted
nighttime hours of operation at MSP from 11:00 P.M. - 6:00
A.M. to 10:00 P.M. - 7:00 A.M., Mr. Foggia stated that
aircraft carriers voluntarily comply with nighttime
restrictions. He stated that cargo carriers fly only at
nighttime and that most are using Stage III aircraft. He
stated that the concentration of cargo operations is between
11:30 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M.
Foggia explained that to extend the "shoulder hours" of flight
operations, it becomes a practical problem for aircraft
carriers because they are responding to public traffic
demands. He stated that a push from 6:00 A.M, operations to
7:00 A.M. would be impossible as the bulk of early operations
departing MSP leave at 6:00 A.M. He further stated that
changing the hours from 11:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. may be
considered as the density of operations is not aa significant .
He further stated that time zone differences need to be
considered.
Chair Beaty stated that late evening flights are not using a
crossing pattern. Mr. Foggia responded that he would speak
with Nigel Finney as there is no apparent reason why this is
not being done. Commissioner Surrisi inquired about the C130
military aircraft flight paths. Mr. Foggia explained that the
C130's are not jet aircraft arid have been approved to be
issued early turns. He stated that the noise abatement
procedures do not address military aircraft. He stated that
military aircraft operations are very low. Foggia stated he
would inquire with Mr. Finney regarding noise abatement
procedures for C130 military aircraft.
In response to a question from Chair Beaty regarding the
Eagan/Mendota Heights corridor, Mr. Foggia stated that the GPS
system could give some relief to Mendota Heights. He stated
that the FAA required 15 degree separation of aircraft may
also change.
DISCIISS IIPCOMING MASAC EXECIITIVE
COMMITTEE MEE,TING SCHEDIILED FOR JAN[JARY 12, 1995
Administrator Lawell explained that the Executive Committee of
the MASAC has called a meeting for January 12, 1995, at 9:00
o'clock A.M., to discuss the interaction of MASAC and the MAC
on matters related to airport noise. He explained that the
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January 11, 1995
Page 5
purpose of the meeting is to discuss the creation of a
timeline and streamlined work plan for MASAC to be coordinate
with MAC issues. '
DISCIISS IIPCOMING TOIIR OF CObIl�lDNITIES
SIIRROUNDING MSP SPONSORED BY THE METROPOLITAN COIINCIL
Administrator Lawell explained that on January 31, 1995
representatives from the Met Council, MAC and the Cities of
Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, Eagan and Mendota Heights
will take a bus tour of the five communities to see the noise
impacted properties first-hand.
Lawell explained that specific areas to tour in Mendota
Heights ar� the industrial park including buildings
specifically treated for air noise, the F'urlong area and St.
Thomas Academy along with discussing the implementation of the
Part 150 Program within Mendota Heights.
The Commission discussed conducting a tour of the Roger's Lake
and Curley neighborhoods along with touring neighborhoods that
have been constructed using the City�s noise attenuation
ordinance requirements.
DISCQSS STATUS OF DIIAL-TR.ACK AIRPORT PLANNING PROCLSS
The Commission tabled discussion of this item until their
February 8 meeting.
i`7��� �l; �14� i�N
There being no further business, the Commission adjourned its
meeting at 11:00 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Rimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
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FROM: Jodie Miller, Executive Direct
RE: NDC4 MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDA
DATE: 26 Januarv 1995
Enclosed is a copy of the UNAPPROVED minutes from the January 4th Northern Dakota
Countv Cable Communications Commission (NDC4) meeting. Please distribute copies
of these minutes to your city council members. �lso enclosed is a copv of the
Agenda for the neYt NDC4 meeting on Wednesda.y, FebruarY 1, 1995.
Just a reminder to those cities that need to appoint representatives to the
Commission: please send us written confirmation of those appointments as soon
as the;� aFe made. also, please notify, me when the NIDC4 items recenLY,y sent to
you (Citivision Letter of 4greement with Continental and the local news show
proposal) are placed on your city council a;enda. I am scheduled to attend the
cit,y council meetings at Lilvdale on Monda,y, January 30, at Sunfish Lake on
Tuesday, February 7, and at West St. Paul on Mondav, February 13.
Please feel free to contact me at =�50-9891 with questions or comments regardin�
the minutes or other cable issues. •
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NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE'COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FULL COMMISSION NEETING
January 4, 1995
The January Commission meeting was called to orde�r by Chair George Tourville at 7:05
p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 1995. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1. ROLL CALL - Members Present: Lucille Collins, Henry Hovey, John Huber, Ed
Mullarky, John 0'Brien, Mike Sokol, George Tourville, and Richard Vitelli.
Members Absent: Alvin Boelter, Jodelle Ista, John Lagoo, and Jim Toye. Also
Present: Brian Grogan (NDC4 Legal Counsel); and Joy Curtin and Jodie Miller
(staff).
2. AGE�IDA - Motion 1.4.95.1 to adopt the Agenda as presented was maiie by H: Hovey,
seconded by L. Collins, and unanimously carried.
3. CONSENT AGENDA -
A) Meeting Minutes: Motion 1.4.95.2 to approve the December 7, 1994 Commission
mesting minutes was made by R. Vitelli, seconded by H. Hovey, and unanimously
carried.
B) List of Claims: The List of Claims was presented for review. Attorney B.
Grogan pointed out that the payment to Moss & Barnett for legal services should
be reduced by the amount paid last month. Mation 1.4.95.3 to_,aopr.ove-�he !ist
or Claims for the period.11/3/94 - 12/7/94 with an adjustment being made to the
claim by Moss & Barnett was made by R. Vitelli, seconded by L. Collins, and
unanimously carried.
At this point, Chair Tourville thanked out-going Commissioner Ed Mullarky for his oast
three years of service on the Commission and presented a plaque to Mr. Mullarky
acicnowledging his involvement as a Commissioner. � �
4. LOCRL ORIGiNATION HEARING - B. Grogan suggested that it would be appropriate for
the Negotiating Committee to present their report before proceeding with the
hearing. Information.presented may influence the Commission's decision to hold
the hearing. �
M. Sokol reported that changes to the Citivision Letter of Agreement (LOA)
suggested by the Commission at the Oecember meeting were forwarded to Continental
for consideration. In a letter dated 1/3/95, Continental presented its resoonse
to those suggested changes. The Negotiating Committee and Fran Zeuli from
Continental met earlier in the evening to discuss �the differences and.came to a
consensus on the issues. The resulting final draft of the LOA has been
distributed to Commissioners in the Commission meeting hand-outs. This final
draft was presented to the Commission for their consideration and if approved,
would be sent to member cities along with a request for a Franchise Ordinance
amendment to comply with the requested changes. M. Sokol noted one typographical
correction that should be made to the final draft document.
NDC4 Commission Meeting Minutes
January 4, 1995
Page 2
Minor questions were raised and answered. B. Grogan inquired whether
Continental's representative could execute the document immediately as the hearing
could not proceed unless it is known for certain that Continental agrees with the
content of the LOA. F. Zeuli indicated he has the authority to sign the document
if approved by the Commission. J. Huber noted that he was directed by the Mendota
Hei ghts Ci ty Counci 1 to abstai n f rom vot i ng on ttie i ssue th i s even i ng as questi ons
raised at the last Commission meeting have not yet been answered. G. Tourville
stated that he will support the LOA and commented that the issue has been more
difficult to resolve than originally anticipated with a good deal of time being
spent by the Negotiating Committee and Continental to finally come to a consensus.
The overall goal of presenting better local programming can be achieved with this
agreement; although the issue of channel worth could be debated ad infinitum.
Motion 1.4.95.4 to approve the Citivision Letter of Agreement as recommended by
the Negotiating Committee was made by R. Vitelli, seconded by E. Mullarky, and
carried with J. Huber abstaining.
B. Grogan noted that the member cities will need to approve a Franchise Ordinance
amendment before the LOA is official. He suggested that the Commission rescind
the motion made at the October 1994 Commission meeting thereby retracting the need
to hold a hearing, but suggested the Commission reserve the right to r.econsider
the compliance issue should member cities fail to adopt the Franchise Ordinance
amendment. Motion 1.4.95.5 to rescind Motion 10.5.94.4 from the October 1994 NDC4
meeting (finding Continental in default with the Franchise Ordinance and the 1987
Memorandum�of Understanding by not providing Citivision) but reserving the r-ight
to reconsider Continental's compliance with its Franchise obligations should the
member cities fail to adopt the proposed Franchise Ordinance amendment was made
by R. Vitelli and seconded by J. 0'Brien. Discussion followed in which it was
suggested that the cover letter to the cities request action be taken within a
reasonable amount of time as delays will cost NDC4 some of the in-kind services
that have been negotiated. It was agreed to include a samole resolution for
consideration by the cities and to request a response from the cities no later
than March 1, 1995.
M. Sokol stated that it is his intention to attend the Mendota Heights City
Council, meeting when this item is presented in order to answer councilmembers'
questior.s and provide information on how the Negotiating Committee and Continental
arrived at this particular resol.ution to the dispute. He `urther offered to make
himself available to any other city that would like additional information on this
complicated issue. J. Miller noted that she anticipates attending these city
council meetings in order to also present the news show proposal for member
cities' consideration. The vote was taken and the motion was unanimously carried.
J. Miller noted that Continental`has supplied responses to questions raised by the
Negotiating Committee in regard to the three variance requests made by
Continental. Those responses were not received in tim�� for review by the
Committee before this evening's meeting. It was agreed that after the Committee
has had an opportunity to review the responses, they will make a recommendation
to the Commission regarding the variance requests. ,
5. NDCN REPORT - J. Miller reported that the Commission needs to appoint two
individuals as representatives on the NDCTV Board of Directors. The NDCTV
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January 4, 1995
Page 3
Nominating Committee compiled a slate of candidates and staff recommends
appointing �ucille Collins and Elizabeth (Liz) Witt for a two-year ter�. Matian
fi.4,95.8 to appoint �uciile Collins and Elizabeth Witt to the NDCTV Board of
Directors far two-year terms was made by H. Hovey, seconded by M. Soko1, and
unanimausly carried.
6. REPORT FROM CONTINENTAL - F. Zeuli announced that effective February 1, 1995,
Continentai will initiate a Service Guarantee that will affect iwo areas of
delivery, One, Continental will guarantee arrival of a service technician within
a 2-hour window of time. If the technician does not show up within the guaranteed
time period, the custamer wi17 be credited $20. Two, Continentai will guarantee
installation within a set time period. If the insta7lation does not occur within
the guaranteed time period, the customer wi11 not be charged for the installation
or if the charge is less than $20, the remaining credit will be applied to equal
$20. The cable industry beiieves it is necessary to take steps now toward
offering this kind of service guarantee, Publicity about the guarantees will be
cir�ulated at the end af Janua�y.
l. Collins inquired about the status af providing new cQnverter baxes. F. Zauli
responded that the demand for the new boxes has exceeded expectations, as many
people seem ta enjoy the new fea�ures offered on the baxes. If the pace af demand
continues, the supply af baxes may be depieted by mid-year. J. Miller inquired
about the status of the older converter box requests that had been an a waiting
list. F. Zeuii responded that he was-not aware af the current status but will
find out» ` ••
R. Vitelli inquired about the possibility af providing automatic payment. F.
Zeuli responded that discussions cancerning this assue•have taken piace in the
past, hawever, because the total bili amount fluctuates from month to manth, it
becomes difficult. G. Tourville noted that some telephone companies are providing
autamaiic payments and do have fluctuating amaunts. F. Zeu1i wiil loak further
into the issue. �
M. Sokol inquired about the status af fiber deployment. F. Zeuli rEsponded that
Continental has comPleted 91 af the 95 miles of fiber'proje�ted t'o�be deployed in
1994 in St. paui and NDC. It•is hoped that service will be activated soan on one
of the farthest runs (likely ta Inver Grove Heights). Use of fiber will enhance
picture quaiity and.pravide greater reliability. A demonstration of the display
may be made at the next Commission meeting.
J. Huber noted a problem a subscriber is havins with com�a��h;�;tv botwc�n their
VCR and converter box. F. Zeuli w;1� �ollow up on the problem.
J. Mi11er noted that she wi7l be meeting with Cheryl Smith from Continental to
work on formatting reports and a process ta track compliance with Customer Service
standards adapted by the .Cammission at its December meeting. A sample of this
�arm may be availabie far the February meeting. .----_ ..... _.- � --
T. NEGOTIATION COMMiTTEE REPpRT - The Negatiating Committee report was provided
earlier in the meeting {rsfer to Item 4. abave), .
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NDC4 Commission Meeting Minutes
January 4, 1995
Page 4
8. CITIZEN COMMENTS- No citizen comments were made.
9. LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT - B. Grogan reported that the FCC recently approved
Ameritech offering video dial tone services tor1.3 million homes in another part
of the country . It is likely that the FCC will approve similar applications.
The U.S. West proposal for Minnesota is still pending and being opposed by a
consortium of cable operators. A decision is expected within the next two weeks.
This action presents the first real threat of competition to local cable
companies.
There will be significant activity this year at federal and state levels regarding
legislation that will impact the Commission. It is anticipated that federal
legislation will take a fast track and encourage more competition and reduced
regulation. State legislation is of great concern to the League of Minnesota
Catie� which supports giving.munieipalities greate� coFltrol ov�r thei•r rights-of-
way concerning provision of video and enhanced voice services. The Commission
needs to be prepared to contact representatives to make their position known as
legislation is brought forward. As a member of the MACTA �egislative Committee,
J. Miller is closely involved in planning strategies that will benefit
municipalities and franchising authorities and will keep the Commission apprised
of activity in that regard. At this point, the MACTA Legislative Committee along
with the LMC is deciding whether to formulate their owrr legislation. In an effort
maintain control, some cities are passing ordinances that establish early on their
ownership rights-of-way.
The �CC is expected to act within the next 4-6 wesks on the 6000 complaints
regarding cable service that they have received since early 1993. The Commission
may expect to receive a response regarding its appeal to the FCC to accept the
forms that NDC4 had sent that would trigger regulation of the upper tiers of cable
service. The Commission is appealing to the FCC to reconsider acceptance of the
forms because of an unclear deadline.
10. STAFF REPORTS - J. Miller�reported that Annual MACTA Conference will take place
Friday and Saturday, January 27 and 28. The Commission has budgeted enough money
to send 3-4 people. At the `Saturday session, legislative activity will be
reported and should be of particular interest. to Commissioners. The MAC7A
Legislative Committee has been working with the LMC to encourage legislation
favorable to their respective interests. A draft copy of possible legislation
that may be brought forward is available to Commissioners. Some metropolitan
co�,,,;�,;o„a �.q.,a donatad funds to hire legal experts to draft this legislation.
If the legislation goes forward, more funding will be required and NDC4 may
anticipate a funding request. Commissioners interested in attending the MACTA
Conference should contact staff to make a reservation.
Letters have been sent to those member cities that need to appoint representatives
to the Commission. It is hoped the appointments will be made in a timely manner.
Staff has evaluated computer and printer needs and requested purchase of a
computer station to replace the oldest station which has become unreliable and has
a dysfunctional monitor. Staff also recommended purchase of hardware necessary
to allow a11 �h� computers in the building to share the one laser printer.
Although staff believes a second computer station could be well utilized, it is
" N�C4 Commission Meeting Minutes
January 4, 1995
Page 5
their preference to purchase the replacement station at this time and re-evaluate
the need for a second computer station purchase at same future time.
Motion 1.4.95.7 to approve purchase of an additional computer station and the
cable hardware to allow printer sharing was,made by R. Vitelli, seconded by L.
Collins, and unanimously carried. �
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - No unfinished business was brought up for discussion.
12. NEW BUSINESS - R. Vitelli suggested that the Commission consider holding their
meetings on a quarterly basis rather than monthly. Brief discussion took place
during which it was pointed out that the Executive Committee would have to meet
during the off months in order to transact necessary business such as approving
claims for payment. Commissioners were asked to think about the proposition and
� l�egal counse7 will ��research� the. lEgality� of� �chan�gi�g. the -meeting-•times. A
decision will be made at the February meeting regarding meeting dates.
G. Tourville noted that Continental had notified the Commission by letter that
they will initiate a new audio service call Music Choice to replace the current
FM audio service. F. Zeuli reported that other cable companies in the Twin Cities
are switching to this new digital service that will offer a wide variety of
commercial-f ree �nvsfic<to.subscribers. This high quality audio service would be
marketed at a cost of betweeri $5:.�95 and $7. 95 per month. Chai r Tourvi l le inqui red
whether this change could be handled by a varia�ace request or through a Franchise
Ordinance amendment. B. Grogan responded that the new service appears to fit
within the "enhanced" requirement of the Franchise and, therefore:,�•the change
would be a minor deviation to the Franchise and a variance could be used to make
the change. F. Zeuli noted that the Music Choice service uses less bandwidth and
may free up'space for 2-3 video channels.
B. Grogan outlined the variance procedure to be followed: an application for a
variance request must be made by Continental to the Commission; the Commission
will review the request within 14 days and issue a report to be acted upon by two-
thirds of the Commissioners within 30 days. Before �act-ion is taken, the
Commission should hear comments from the people who are current subscribers of the
FM service as th�is change does involve an increase in rates. F. Zeuli stated that
Continental will be contacting the FM service subscribers and likely offer them
1-2 months of complimentary Music"Choice service. F. Zeuli agreed to submit the
variance application in time to be included in the February Commission meeting
mailing.
13. ADJOURNMENT - Motion 1.4.95.8 to adjourn the meeting was made by J. Huber,
seconded by E. Mullarky, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joy A. Curtin
NDC4 Administrative Assistant
and Recording Secretary
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEMO
Date: 1-25-95
13syar, City Councit, and City Administrator
Paut R. Berg, Code Enforcement Officer (/ ��
Building Activity Report for January 1995
CURRENT M�ONTH
BUILDING
ERMITS: No. Veluatian Fee Cotlected
SFD 0 0 0
AP7 0 0 0
TQIINHOUSE 0 0 0 ',
CONDO 0 0 0
MISC. 4 2q9,500.00 2,938.13 ;
CJI 9 114,740.OQ 2,d'11.58 !
�_�...,.����������«.._����������,.������������,.i
5t� Totat 18 324,240.00 4,944.71 ;
7RADf ,
PERMITS• I
Plunbing 12 874.00 ,
4later 1 5.00 '
Ser+er 2 35.00 ,
Heatf ACr ,
& Gas 19 654.00 j
------------------------------•----.._-----+
Sub Tatai 34 'F,5?3.00 j
Licensina•
0
YEAR TO DATE 9S
No. Vsiaation Fee Cotlected
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0
YEAR TO pATE 94
Na. Vatuation Pee Gotlected
4 715,442.40 b,057.76
0 4 0
0 0 0
a � o a
9 41,825.00 1,$24.45
4 2,995,521.00 12,664.43
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17 3,802,788.Q0 20,551.54
13
3
4
427.00
15.Q0
70.00
20 93b.U0
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40 i,448.00
Contrac#or+s � �
Licenses 172 4,300.00 � ( 149 3,725.00
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Total 224 329,240.00 10,822.71 � � 206 3,8p2,788.Oq 25,724.54
NOTE: Alt fee amounts exciude Sac, 4tac, �nd State Surcharge. Amounts shoun �titt reftect anly permit, ptan check fes, anci
valuation amou�ts.
T0:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DISCIISSION
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
City Council and Planning
January 3 , 1995
Commiss ' n
�
Kevin Batchelder, Adminiatrative A�ant
Rim Blaeser, Senior Secretary
�
Summary of 1994 Planning Commisaion Activity
� Below is a summary of the items that appeared before the
Planning Commission in 1994. Official Planning Commission business
was steady throughout the year with a meeting in each month of the
year. A joint workshop was conducted with City Council in
October. Planner Uban conduct�ed 125 Pre-Application Conferences.
In summary, there were:
41 Planning Applications
3 Critical Area Variances (Reviewed by Planning
' Commission and City Council)
3 Critical Area Reviews (Council Only)
2 Building Permit Reviews (Council Only)
1 Temporary Variance Extension (Resurrection Cemetery)
(Council Only)
1 Five Year CUP Extension (ISD No. 197 - Mendota
Elementary Temp. Classrooms)
Consisting of: (Council Only)
23
7
5
2
0
1
0
6
1
0
Variance Considerations
Wetland Permit Reviews �
Conditional Use Permit Considerations
Rezoning Consideration
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Requests
PUD Amendment Considerations
Critical Area Reviews including Variances
CUP for PUD Consideration
Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Plats Considered
Buildiag Permits Authorized
Ivy Keep North (Arndt Plat) BDS, Inc.
Opp Addition General Pump, Inc.
BDS Addition Tharaldson Development
Tuminelly's Carmen Court PrimeNet Data Systems
Mendota Heights Business Park 5th Add. Northland Ins. Phase II
Rezoniags Considered: Mendota Homes,�William Lentsch
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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February 1, 1995
TO: . Mayor, City Council and City Admini
FROM: Tom Olun
�J'
• Public Works Superintendent
SUBJECT: Hot Water Pressure Washer - Road and Bridge Department
DISCUSSION:
In the 1995 Road and Bridge budget $4,500 was allotted for a Hot Water Pressure
Washer which would be used for cleaning of machines, equipment and trucks in the Public ;
Works Department. Currently we are using a degreaser and hose for cleaning equipment ;
wluch is slow and inefficient. We received the following quotes: �
American Pressure, Inc. $4,526.25 �
Hotsy Equipment Company $4,675.35
RECOn�IlVIENDATION:
I recommend that Council accept the quotations for the Hot Water Washer and award
the purchase order to American Pressure, Inc. for their quote of $4,526.25. .
ACTION RF.QUIItED:
If Council concurs with the recommendation they should pass a motion authorizing
staff to prepare a purchase order in the amount of $4,526.25 to American Pressure, Inc. for a
Hot Water Washer.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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February 1, 1995
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admini�lxa� r�
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Tom Olund
Public Works Superintendent
Truck for Parks Department
DISCUSSION•
Included in the 1995 Park Department budget was $30,500 for a 1 ton, 4 X 4 tnick
with a three way dump box and plow. The following quotations were received:
Truck Chassis
Walden Group
Grossmaa Chevrolet
Arrow Pontiac
Dump Box
Crysteel Triple Tipper
(Only manufacturer for this type box)
Snow Plow
Crysteel (8.5' Western Snow Plow Uni.mount)
Reach Equipment
$19,587.64
$20,299.U0
$21,850.(}0
$6,745.95
$2,475.85
$2,476.13
Tn�ck and chassis quotes do not include tax and license. Tax and license is
approximately $1,700.
This vehicle will be utilized ia many ways. It will be used ia the park ballf'ields and
for pedway maintenance in lieu of the larger trucks because the weight of the heavier trucks
would damage the fields and pedways. It ,will be used for hauling grass clippings, rec-rock,
brush, Class 5, bituminous for pedway repair and many other uses including plowing cul-de-
sacs in the winter. The vehicle would also be used by the department's summer employees.
The truck is proposed to be silver in color to match other existing smaller trucks in the
department.
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the following quotations be accepted.
Truck Chassis
Walden Group
Dump Box
Crysteel Triple Tipper
Snow Plow
$19,587.64
$6,745.95
Crysteel (S.5' Western Snow Plow Uni.mount) $2,475.85
TOTAL
RECOMIV�NDATION:
$28,809.44
I recommend that Council accept the above quotations and award the purchase orders. to
the above listed companies.
ACTION RF.QUIRED:
If Council desires to implement the recommendation, they should pass a motion
authorizing staff to prepare purchase orders for Waldon Gmup in the amount of $19,587.64
for the truck chassis (plus tax & license); Crysteel for the Triple Tipper and 8.5' Western
Snow Plow Unimount in the amount of $9,221.80.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
January 27, 1995
T0: Mayor, City Council and City Administ o
FROM: Paul R. Berg, Code Enforcement Officer �'°� ` B
SUBJECT: Request for Sign Permit - Mich�s Coffee Cottage
DISCIISSION
SignArt, on behalf of the Mich's Coffee Cottage owner, has
submitted a sign permit application and a drawing of the sign for
City Council review and approval.
I have compared the proposed sign with the Mendota Plaza
Shopping Center Sign Criteria and find that the sign, as proposed,
complies with the City Council approved Sign Criteria Policy for
the shopping center. The sign and logo contains 30.24 square feet
of signage. The City Council should also note that Mr. Ed Paster
has approved the sign as proposed.
RECObIl►�NDATION
I recommend that City Council approve the issuance of a sign
permit which would allow SignArt to install a 30.24 square foot
sign for Mich's Coffee Cottage.
ACTION REQIIIRLD
If City Council desires to implement the above recommendation,
a motion should be passed approving the issuance of a sign permit
to SignArt which would allow the installation of a 30.24 square
foot sign for Mich's Coffee Cottage located at the Mendota Plaza
Shopping Center.
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February 2, 1994
TO: Mayor, City Council and Gi t
FRflM: Tom Knuth
Senior Engineering Techaician
SiJBJECT: Feasibility Report - Mendota. Meadows
Job No. 9506
Improvement No. 95, Project No. 1
BACKGRt�If��TD•
Mendota Homes has presented a proposal ta develap the Iand south of Mendata Fleights
Road and east of Trunk Highway 149 into 36 townhome condominiams, leaving the west -::
portion (Outlot B} as a natural outlot. The concept has been approved by Cauncil and a fin�,�a1
plat submitted. The developer has now petitioned for the necessary improvements ta sezve this
develapment.
DISGUSSI4N:
The attached drawing shows the proposed develapment, existing utilities, and the
proposed streets and utilities. Since existing utilities are cantigaous, installation will be fairly
straightforwazd. Sanitazy sewer will connect to an existing 8" stub on the north side of
Mendota. Heights Road and 8" watermain will cannect to an existing 12" main in Menciata
Heights Road. Storm sewer water will empty into a detention pond to be constructed at the
nartheast corner of the plat and then overflaw into the e�cisting 18" storm sewer which
connects into the north Bridgeview Shores pond.
The streets will be designed to the City standard of 33' width with curb and gutter.
The developer has a2so mquested five foat wide concrete sidewa[ks and four sbreet lights on in
the cul-de-sac and one at each intersection. The stareet lights are pmgosed to be the City's
standard decorati.ve resideniial desiga fixture {sample attached}.
The cast to constiuct each of the utilities, including engineering, overhead,
administra,ati.on and contingencies has been estimated as follows:
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Sanitary Sewer & Services
Watermains & Services
Storm Sewers
Streets, Wa1ks, & Lights
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
ESTIMATED COST
$73,500.00
$88,200.00
; $19,600.00
$128,000.00
$309,300.00
It is assumed that the developer would complete the site grading, including streets and
pond, so no costs for grading were included in the above estimate.
Assessments would be used to cover the cost of the utilities and it is proposed to split
the costs evenly over the 36 units. Tlus would make the estimated assessment to each unit
$8,600. Street light ogeration and maintenance will be paid for by the townhome association.
RECONIlVIENDATION•
This project is both technically and fmancially feasible and the develoger has petitioried
the City for utilities, staff recommends Council accept this feasibility report and order staff to
prepare the plans and specifications for the project. �.'
ACTION REOUIRED:
If Council concurs with the recommendation they should pass a motion adopting
Resolution No. 95-_, RFSOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION, FEASIBII.ITY
REPORT AND ORDERING IlVIPROVIIVIENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR MENDOTA MEADOWS (IlVIPROVEMENT NO. 95, .
PROJECT NO. 1)
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City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION, FEASIBII.ITY REPORT AND
ORDERING IlVIPROVF.N�TT AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS A1�TD SPECIFICATIONS FOR MENDOTA MEADOWS
(IlVIPRO`'IIV�NT NO. 95, PROJECT NO. 1)
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City Council requesting sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, water and street improvements to serve Mendota Meadows and adjacent areas.
WHFREAS, the City Engineer has submitted his report to the City Council with
respect to the pmposed construction of the following improvements to serve Mendota
Meadows; and �
The construction of an exterision to the City's sanitary sewer system, including ,
appurtenances and incidentals thereto, and the acquisition of easements, and the �
reconstruction where necessary of streets and easements in the area hereinafter more �
particularly described.
The construction of an extension to the City's water distribution system including
appurtenances and incidentals thereto, and the acquisition of easements, and the
reconstruction where necessary of streets and easements in the area hereinafter more
particularly described. .
The construction of a storm sewer system including appurtenances and incidental
thereto and the acquisition of easements, in and for the area hereinafter more
particularly described. �
The construction of street and walkway improvements consisting of the acquisition of
easements and the grading, stabilization, dtainage and bituminous surfacing, and the
construction of concrete curbs and gutters on the streets to be situated in the area
hereinafter more particularly described.
The construction of street light improvements consisting of the acquisition of easements
and the construction of City standard lights and electric conduit on the streets to be
situated in the area hereinafter more particularly described.
WHFREAS, the City Engineer reported that the proposed improvements and
construction thereof were feasible and desirable and further reported on the proposed costs of
said improvements and construction thereof; and
WHEREAS, the area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is situated within
the City of Mendota Heights in Dakoia County, Minnesota and is more particularly described
as fallows:
Mendata Meadows
NOW ++ FORE, IT IS �[ERLBY RESOLVED by the City Council af the City
of Mendata FIeights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the above described petz�zon be and is hereby accepted by the City Council
af the City of Mendota. Heights.
2. That it is advisable, feasible, expedient and necessary that the City of Mendota.
Heights construct the above described improvements, and it is hereby ordered
that said improvement be made
3, That the City Engineer be arid he is hereby authoriized aud directed ta prepare
plans and specifications for said improvement. . .
4. That said improvement shall hereafter be Irnown and designated as Improvement
No. 95, Project No. 1 . �
Adapted by the City Council af the City of Mendota I�eights this 7th day of Febnk�rY, 1995:
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Cbarles E. Mertensatto, Mayor
ATTF.ST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
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Designer Series
Lantern Style
The designer series lantem
style is available in a 15-foot
fibergiass pole with a one- or
twafixture cross arm option.
It is available in 70,100 or
150 watt HPS. The fixture
itself is available with or with-
out the decorative spikes.
The lantem style lamp is
popular in residential areas.
Rate/Service Included Lantem Style
Leased Rate
Cleaning, Lamp and Ballast Replacement WA
Installa8on WA
System Repair and Replacement WA
Ownership WA
Monthly Rate WA
Group 1 Rate
Cleaning, Lamp and Ballast Replacement Yes
installation Customer or NSP
System Repair and Replacement Not included
Ownership Customer
Monthly Rate1 3.75
Group V Rate
Cleaning, Lamp and Ballast Replacement Yes
Installation NSP
System Repair and Replacement Included for25yrs
Ownership Customer or NSP
Monthly Rate 5.25 '
Average installed Purchase Price $2,575.00
(15 ft fiberglass pole)
'tase Options Mounted
�'wo Fixture Cross arm Available Yes
� This rate wNl appiy for a 100 Watt High Pressure Sodium (HPS) fuRure fa the entire table.
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Maximum Spacing Recommendations Lantern Style
Area of Use
Wattage/Pole Height Recreation Residential Commercial
70W/15FT 50FT 25FT 20FT'
10UWh 5FT 60FT 40FT 25FT"
150W/15FT '�:
Use different wattage/Pole combinations or fixture types for better lighting
- Denotes best recommendation
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Price List
Ught Cost
Designer
70 Watt Acom $687.00
100 Watt Acom 669.00
150 Watt Acom 670.00
100 Watt Lantem 945.00
Pole
15 FT. Fiberglass 1,354.00
Mlastarm
2 Fixture 364.00
Base
Pre-cast Concrete 550.00
Screw-In 6" 332.00
Screw-In 8"
Polycarbonate lenses are available in
both clear and white.
The fixture is also available without the
spikes.
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Minneapolis, MN 55401
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V�It�reby ,�etiti�itt tll� City Cduilcil p£ Nlettd�pla I�eight5� Miiiuesoix, ta undert�.k� witl�out R
pu%1�c hearin�; undc3r I��inaes�ta Stari�tcs, �"ectaait 429.432, ihe falic�wing imps`4vement� �1on�; .
sa�d sRreef., a�l�y pr publ�� way 4r with in: �
'I'he consint�NOn af an extot�sion ta t.ha City's sanitazy se.w�r and water distrlbution
sy$t�tn, st�xra� �wer �ystet» an�i stre�# izn,�rc�ve�x��t�ts inclvd����, a�pt�rter��t�ces ar��
inCidenta�s tfier�tc►, ;�t�d tii� acquis�ilou of cascltiaents, and tlio irconsl�uetion wht�rs
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and t8 �ssess �osfis, �s det�rmined Esy t�$ Me�dot� Il�ights G'�ty �ouncil #oge#hex w�th any
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LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 1995
Masoary Coatractor License
Gresser Concrete/Masonry
Johnny Masonry
Wayne Concrete
Excavation Coatraetor Licease
Bollig & Sons Inc.
Carl Bolander & Sons Co.
DSM Excavating Co., Inc.
Dasen Contracting Co.
Hubbell Excavating
Jeche Excavating
R's Mechanical Inc.
Trentroy Corporation
General Coatractors Licease
Able Fence, Inc.
B& B Sheetmetal & Roofing, Inc.
Bor-Son Construction
Fabcon Inc.
Metro Siding Inc.
Gas Pipiag Contractor License
A. Binder & Son
Harris Contracting Co.
J& H Gas Service� Inc.
LaFond Plumbing
Master Heating & Cooling
McQuillan Bros. Plbg & Htg Co.
E.A.H. Schmidt & Associates, Inc.
Ray N. Welter Heating Co.
Wenzel Heating & A/C
HVAC Contractors License
A. Binder & Son
Harris Contracting Co.
McQuillan Bros. Plbg & Htg Co.
� Minnesota Plumbing & Heating
E.A.H. Schmidt & Associates, Inc.
Ray N. Welter Heating Co.
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RYt: Xagor and Cttg Counci2
� CLAZI�lS LI&T SUMMARY:
TotaZ.Claims
Sign�ftcant C2aims
Med Centers
MWCC
Morton Thokol
NSP
�nusaa2 cZaims
Camn Trspt
Dakota Caunty ireas
Hurley Partners
tiafer Stewart
Peat Marwick
United Properties
VGC .
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Heaith ins 11,`575.
Swr biii 71;556
Sa1t � 3;961
Utilities " � 8��972
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Signal lights 10,250
assmt fees 2>793�
T I def note �� 8:541 "
Water tower engr " 5,600
audit 5,000
T I def note . 12,366
• T I def nat � i8,849
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� Fri 1:51 PM City of Mendata Heights 30-Fire 8Q-PTdnning - Q
40•CEO 85-Recycl�ing
3ernp Check IVambar i , .. � 90-Anitttdl Control
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1 RT&T 02-42i0-f10-10 2d calls 23.13 .
� 1 AT&T 01-4210-02Q�-20 ld c�ll,� _ _ 12.89 _ _._._---- �_.._._....,_..��.._._ .� _
i AT&T 01-4210-050-50 `-- " ist qtr 14.62
1 AT&T 01-421@-05�-50 feb svc iQ.53
' f RTS3 01-42i0-070-70 feb svc 10..�,3 �
1 AT&T iS-4210-Q�60-60 feb svc 10.52
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Totals Ternp Check Number 1 �
, Temp Check Rlurnber � O
2 Air Canditioning Assoc Inc 01-4335-315-30 ' svc ca11 287.4�
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Temp Check Number 4 �
`� 4 Asper� 01-4330-490--50 rprs 26.00 �
4 Aspen 01-4330-490-50 parts �C05.,55_,. ' .
."� $ ` 231.55 �
Totals Temp Check Nurnber k r
� Temp Check Number � 5 : , . . � ' ' . �
5 Apache Graup 01-4305-@70-70 splys 74.90 � �
,.. 5 Apaehe Group 08-4335-000-00 splys , i64.tb5
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: Temp Check Number 6 • , �
6 Rmerican Natianal Bank 14-4226-0Q�0-00 band fee °"t „" 50.Q10
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Tatals Temp Checic Number 6 �
�'� Temp Check Number 7 , . . . � -- •-.•- • �
�, 7 8& J Auto �upply @3-4330-460-30 � p�rts 2295 9.81 ��
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Temp Check N+.xmber 7
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7 Et & d Auto Supp2y 0f-4.s3@-490-5Q
7 B& J Auto Supply �01-4330-490-54��
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Temp Check Numaer 8
8 8auer Etuilt 01-4330-490-70
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9 Haard c+f Water Cammissioners iS-4425-310-60 �an svc 13.59 -
�� 9 Boar•d of Water Cor�is�ianers 0i-�+425-3E0-?� ,�a» sve _5.07 :` : �
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Temp Check Number 10 � �
"� 10 City MaEar Supp2y 01-4330-445-40 parts ' 105.35 �
10 City Mator 8upply 15-4330-490-60 parts 74.45... .
r-� 20 Gity Motar Supply 01-4330-440-20 parts 63.20 - �
" f� City Motar 5upply 01-433Q�-490-70 parts .� 60.07
10 City Motar 5upply 01-43321-490-7@ parts 46.16 ,
�, 10 City Motar 5upply @1-4330-450-30 parts . , 65,73 �
10 City hlntai^ 5upply iS-4330-490-6@ ; return ' 63.45cr
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Temp Check Number il ' � �Y.1
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14 Cantact Mabile Cornra«nications 0f-4s30-450-30 rprs . 35.Q�Cn
14 Cantact Mabile Cnmmunicatians 01-4.�30-450-30 rprs 47.93 �
14 Contact Mabfie Car�munications 01-4330-4SQ�-30 rprs s5.@Q+
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�� Temp Check iVurnber 15 � ' ()
15 Cornm Center. 01-4y30-440-20 rprs 58.76 • -
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Temp Check Number 16 � , .
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� Temp Cheek Number 17 , , . . . � ` �
17 Caol Air i+1ech 0i-4335-3i0-..�,0 ' � rprs 134.Q�0
•� 17 Coal Rir Mech �1-4335-310-70 rprs 134.00 �}
` 17 Cool Air Mech 15-4335-310-6@ . rprs 134.@0
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2Q� Cushrnan Motar Ca 0;-4330-430-7@ parts 90.�9 ' .
20 Cushsnan t+�totor Ga 0f -4330-49@-7¢� paris 81. Q3 �
40 171.3�
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Temp Check Number 21 .
21 Dakota County Treas-Auditar 16-44'90-00@-00 as�mts fee E�738.0@ �
21 Dakata County Treas-Auditar 01-4400-110--10 regr • 55.@0
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} Temp ChecFc Number 22 � , ' �
r~� 22 Aakota Cau»�y Cttamber ctif Carnm 21-449Qi-0@0-�dQ� direetory - �54Ql. tA0 ._ _- :: �
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' 23 Dakota Caunty Env Dept 01-4490-050-50 �nn2 fe 28.40
23 Aakota County Env Dept 01^4430-070-70 annl fee 28,40_.. • '.
• 23 Daketa Cau»ty Env Dept 18-4490-060-60 an»1 fee C8.36 - � 4
69 85. 16
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Temp Cheak Number 24 �
24 Dakata Caurrty CElP 01-4�04-020-20 95 dues 50.00 � �
24 50.00 • �
Totai.s 'Fernp Check Number 24 ' .
Ternp Check Nurnber 25 . . ' � ; �
25 James Danielson Q�5-4415-105-15 feb allow � . . 120.Q10
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Temp Check Number 2�
27 Day Timers 01-4400-110-1@
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:�; Temp Eheck iVurn6er 28
28 Dennis Delmcmt @1-4415-@20�-20
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29 Digital Controls Inc 01-433@-490-7@
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Temp Check Nurnber 30
30 Fartis Benefits ins Ca 02-4132-031-30
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Tat�is Temp Check Numba�^ 30
_ Temp Check Number 31
31 fi�raybar Eleatric 02-4s3iD-22S-70
31 �raybar Electric 01-4330-215-70
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Temp Check Number 3� ,
32 Gaodyear Carnml Tire 01-1145
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Temp Check Number 33
33 �aodyear Service Store 01-4330-440-c�'0
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' TGtASS 7ernp Check Nurnber 33
Ternp Ch�ck Number 34 � ' �
34 �raham Nfg &'Ceresa .�.�arlctek @1-4131-tb2P�-2tIl feb prera g�r2ack 92.85 �
34 . � 92. 85
� Tcatals Ternp Check Numbe�^ s4 • �
Ternp Check Number ' 35 �
" 35 �aroup Mealth Inc 05-4131-105-15 feb kullander i&0.35 �
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35 28@.3S ` �
"` 7atals Temp Check Number 35 , '
{� Temp Eheck Numher "36 - • �- �
36 Hagen Office Eq 01-4301-020-20 splys �38.56
'� 36 • 238.56 �
Totals Ternp Check Number 36
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Temp Gherk hlurnber 37 '
37 Hdwe H�nk 15-4305-06G1-60 spYys s7.3Q� _ �
.. 37 #idwe Hartk i5-4305-td6{d-60 splys .' 37.�5
37 Mdwe Hank 1�-4305-060-60 diacourit 7.@¢�cr
� 37 Hdwe Hank 01-4305-050-50 splys .. , 3.SB ' • �
' 37 Hdwe }iank - fdi-4305-SA50-50 : discaunt 0.36cr
37 Hdwe Hank 01-4a05-050-50 ' splys 20.5�
37 Hdwe Hank P11-43@5-050-5@ discount 1.92cr ;�
2�9 , ' 89.41
Total� Temp Check Number 37 ,,�1
Temp Check tVurn6er s8 �
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38 Haover Ca 08-4335-a00--00 vacuurn � � 5�7.37 "
38 ` 527.37
Tetals Temp C6eck htumber 38 '""'
�t Temp Check Nurnber 39 ' ,' � ." "- ""'- . �
39 Hurley Partner 16-4455-000-00 int ti deferred nate 8,540,69 �
f 39 8� 54@. 69 .
Tatais Ternp Check Number 39 • ,
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Temp Check 1Vurnher 4@ .
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�'� iVurnber Vendor htarne flecount Code , Carnments Amount �
40 I C B 0 01-4404-@40-4@ 95 dues " �5.00
� _ 40 - �. . _. _., ._ --- - — ------ --- 85. 00 �
TGtdS5 Ternp Check lvumber 40
Temp Ch�ck Number 41 ' � �
.. 4i i A C F� 01-4402-020-�0 renewal 75.0@ �
� 41 75. 0@ .
�_ Tota2s Temp Gheck Number 41 . . �
Temp Check Nurnber 4� �
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42 Inver Grave Fard 01-4330-46@-30 parts 2280 7.99 �
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" 4� " ` 7.89 ` �
'"'� 7atals T,erep Check Number 42 •
� 'iemp Check iVurrtber 43 � . . �- -_ � �
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43 Raul Kaiser ,•• fdi-4268-150-30 �an svc 1�391.02
- 43 Paul K�iser 01-44f5-030-3fd exp reimb _^_19.7� . ,' �
86 � 1,41@.'74 �
;_� 7atals Ternp Check IVumber 43 ' ' �
Temp Ch�ak Nramber 44 _ __ , '
'"} 44 Kat Keys Q�1-4330-21S-7fII dup2 keys ' 24.64 �
44 Kat Keys 01-4335-310-50 •keys 14.38
� 44 Kat Keys 01-4335-310-�70 , _ keys .• 14.38 � �
44 Kat Keys � • 25-4335-330-60 : '` - . • • , keys f4.37
� 44 Kat Keys 01-4330-215-70 �" locks h keys 156.09 •
_44 Kat Keys 01-4330-490-70 - ' •• keys �_9_S6 �
^c64 ` ' �23.44
Tatals Ternp Check Number 44 • �
Temp Check �hiumt�er 45
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45 Robert Kura» 15-4330-490-6@ ,ls rpra � f71.0@
45 ' 1 � 171.00 �.�
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� Temp Check Nurnber 46 • ' ' � •' � ' --' "';"- , , �
46 Knutsan Rubbish Service 't�8-4335-000-Qi0 �an svc 72.99
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Tatals 7'emp Chec4c Riumber 46
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3 Feb 1935 Gaairns List - � Aage 8 � -
('} Fri 1:51 PM , . City af Mendota Hexghts � �
Temp Eheck Number 4? •
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Temp. • .
Check
' Nurnber Ver+dor^ Nar;ie Accaunt Code Camments Amc�unt �
47 Thomas Knuth 88-4425-704-00 exp reimb �5.09
:s" jt% Tll4tiSc'i5 Knuth i5-421tb-0btD-60 exp reimb ' 4.64 �
�' 47 Thoma� Kn�tth 16-44iS-842-00 �xp reimb 31.03
47 7hom�a Kr,uth ^c7-4415-710-00 exp reirnb 11.89
47 Thamas F{n�_�th • 22-442�-7f2-@�d exp reimb ' 25.81 �
47 Thama� Knuth 05-4415-105-15 exp rezrob 9,�8
47 Thorna5 Knuth 08-441S-10S-15 feb allaw 10,0iD
329 98.74 �
Tatals Temp Check Nurnber• 4'7 -
Temp Check IVt,tmber 4B �
r•�} 48 Kil�tarn 3ign�2s Inc 0i-433Q�-44tB-2Q rpt^s 47.`3� e.�,,
48 47. 92 ' �
�'-� Tatals Temp Check Number 48 . . � �
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Temp Check hiumber • 49
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49 �£ l. S 0f-20'75 feb dues 275. @0 � ,'
�� 49 c�75.00 . �
"" Tatals Temp Check Number 49 t
_� Temp Cherk lVurnber 5@ , ' ' �
5@ Guy FSullancler � 09-4415-00@-@0 exp reimb , 1.3..63... .
��� 50 C"auy Kullander 04-4415-000-00 exp reimb 4.06 _ �
'" 5@ Guy Kul2ander 27-4425-720-0i� exp reimb 3.19 �
50 Cauy FGullander 08-4335-000-00 exp reimb 5.22
� '.50 Guy Kullander 89-441S-83p-@0 . exp reima . , 5,22 ' �
50 �uy Kullander . 02-�49QI-f09-tIl9 ; �. exp rea.m6 32.td1
50 C3uy Kullander Q11-4415-085-85 ` exp reimb 5.�2
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Totals Temp Check Number 5QI �
' Temp Check lUurnber 51 �
51 L M C I T 01-2074 � feb prem ' � ; 579.96 •
" 51 i_ M C I T 02-413f -��0-20 feb prern � 941. S6 �
102 j, � 1� 521. 52 ' �
7otals Ternp Check Number 5f �
,�, Temp Check Number 52 "4 -- - " " �� ' , �
5� M Thc,m�s �.awell Q)1-4415-I10-10 feb a22ow 175.00
"� 52 175. @0 �....�
Tat�ls Temp Gheck Nurnber 52 �
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Fri 1:51 RM City of Mendnta Heighis, . _ �
Temp Check Number s3 �
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N�imber Ver�cior tYame Account Cade Cornments Aroount �
53 L.eague Mn Citie� 01-4402-110-10 directaries �1.2@ '
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53 91. 2iD
7Gt2]s Temn Check Number 53
Temp Chc?ck Number S4 Q
54 Leef Bros 01-43�5-310-50 3an svc 25.88 a
54 i�eef Bras 01-4335-310-70 . ,7 an svc 15. 88
54 Leef Hros 15-4335-3i0-6N ,7�n svc 15.87
i62 47.63 ' �
Tot�is iernp Check Number 54 •
Temp Check IVu:n6er 55 • _ �
, 55 Lancaln Rer�ef it @i-z074 feb pretn 40. @0 ' �
55 �.ir�coln Herrefit 02-4i3I-02Qt-2Qi feb prem 387.11 , �
55 Lincalri Berief it 01-413i-110-10 feb prem 138. 10
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.. 165 . 565. ^c i ,
Totals Tetnp Check Number 55
"? Temp Cherk IVamber 56 �
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� 56 Mac Queer� � , 01-433@-490-50 � parts 80.'74 �
.. 56 Mae Queen rEi-4330-490-50 part ' 36.86
� 56 Mac Queen @1-433@-490-50 parts 28.16... .
i fs8 145. 76 �
Totals Temp Check Number 56
� Temp Gheck IVumher 5? . . . ' �
57 Maier �atewart & pssoc 3?-4330-479-00 re water tc,wer 5� 600. Q�0 ��
57 Sy 60Q�. �0
Totals Temp Check Number 57 , �..�!
'iemp Check Nurnher 58 • �
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58 Mc Quillan Lrc�s Q�k-3140 rfd lice»se fee � E5.�+0
5,8 . ' r 25.00
7atals Temp Check Number S8 ' � �"?
�2:, Temp Check Nurnber 59 � � �• •• • �� � . �
59 Med Centers ti P 01-�@74 feb prem 2,272.@4
59 Med C�nters H P 01-4131-11@-10 feb prem 1,347.68 �'•
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f� Fri 1:5i PM City of MeMdata Heig�ts
Temp Cfieck Nurnber 59
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59 Med Certt e�^s H P 0? -4 f 3i -022t-20
=�-, 59 Med Centers M P @1-4131-@4@-4�
' S9 Med Centers H P 01-4131-050-50
59 Med Centers H F� 01-4131-@7Q►-7@
59 Med Centers H P 05-4131-1@5-15
59 Med Geniers H P � @8-4iai-00@-Q�fL
5� Med Centers H P 15-4131-060-64�
532
Totals Temp Check Nuraber S9
� Temp Ci�eck Numtaes^ 60
�•� 60 Metra Rrea Mgr Assn 01-4400-110-1¢�
60
�5 To�als Temp Check fiVumber 60
` Temp Check Nurnber • 61
'} 61 Metra Waste Cantral 15-44�49-Q6@-b0
61 Metra Waste Controi 17-3575
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Totals Temp Gheck Nurnber 61
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"' Temp Check Number 62
•�5 62 Midwe�t Phata Svc 01-4305-0�0-2@
62 •
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Temp Check 1�lurnber 63 �
' 63 Minn Cellular Tele Co 01-4210-020-�0
53 Minn Celiniar Tele Ga 0f-4212t-03@-30
63 Minn Cellular Tele Ca @i-4210-110-10
' 63 Minn Cellular Te2e Co 0i-4�20-0�0-20
53 Minn Cellular 'Cele Ga @1-42f0-03Q+-30
315
Tatais Temp Check Number 63
. Temp Gheck Nurnber 64
r..� f,4 Minnesata Aept af L�b & Ind �ii-4335-310-50
' 64 Mirznesc�ta Bept of Lab & Ind 01-4s35-310-70
64 Minnesat� Dept of Lab & Ind 15-4335-310-60
64 Minnesota A�ept 4f l.ab & Ir�d 01-4335-315-30
256
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Temp Che�k Number , fi4
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�� N�tmber Vendar Narne Reca��nt Cc�de Cararnercts Rrnaunt �
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65 Minn Mct�u�2 i.ife Ins Q�3-c��hi4 feb prern 2�D9.9� �
•�, 65 Minn Mutual Life Ins 01-4131-110-10 feb prem 7.5Q �
' 65 Minn Mutual Life Ins 01-kf31-Q�2�-20 feb prern 18.35
55 Minr� Mutual Lifc� Ins 0f-4i31-4I70-70 feb prern 5.70
260 241.57 �
Tatals Ternp Gheck {�lurnher 65 �
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Temp Ch�ck IUurnber 66
-; 66 Minnesota L�enefit pssn @1-2@74 feb prem 641.�9 �
6fi MiMnesc�ta Bertef£t Assn 02-4f31-i14t-1@ fe6 prem 38.81
66 Minnesota Benef3t Rssn 01-4131-0�0-�0 feb p�^ero 3i6.97 '.
-,� 66 Minnesata Henefit Assn 01-k131--050-50 feb prern k4.52 �
" 65 Minnesat� 'E�enefit Assn tDi-4f3i-�d70-70 Feb prem 237.03
66 Minneso�a He.nefit Assn 05-4131-105-15 feb prem 53.J3
� 66 Minnesata E�er�ef it Assn 15-4131-06Q�-60 feb prem � - Y,_45`51 �� ,; .�
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3 TAtc'tI5 Temp Checii Number 66 � (�
Temp Check Nurnber 67 ' .
"� 67 Minnesuta Tearns�ers Lac 322� @1-2075 feb dues 273.t�@ �
67 c^7s.00 - i�
. Totals Terop Check Number 6?
� Temp Gheck lVurnber 68 . � �
68 Mar�tan Thakc,i / 01-44�1-050-5@ ` •saf t s�lt • 1, 668. 56
f 66 Marton Thokol 01-4421-050-5@ saf t salt �C,292.58 (�
I35 3� 961. 14
Tatals Temp Check Nurober 68 (�
Temp Check. Number� 69
69 Mc+�cir P�rts Service 01-k330-490-50 parts , 13.84 �
69 hSator Parts Service 01-4s3iB-44(d-20 parts , ... 119,51
69 Motor Rarts Service � 01-4330-44�0-20 parts 111.03 ��}
S9 Matar Parts Service 01-4330-440-20 parts � 17.57
69 Mator Parts Service Q+1-4330-A60-30 � parts 2286 27.36
; 69 Motor P�rtS Service @i-k330-460-3@ credit "" - 15.60cr �
414 E?3.7f • '
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Temp Chc�ck Nurnber 70 � `
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1.1 Fri. 1:5z PM • City of Mendota Hea.ghts Q
Terop Check Nurnber 70 , .
"� i'emp. . , - �
Gheck �
, Number Vendar Narne Account Code Camments Ama�mt �
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70 htarttswester^n Aggreaate H1-442i-050-5@ icr 478.70
a� 7Q+ Na�^thwestern Aggregaie 0i-4421-Q�50-S0 ' icr 242.99 �
i40 721.69 '
T6tE3I5 Temp Check Number 70 �
Temp Check Nurnher ?1 �
71 Nar,thern 01-4305-070-70 splys 40.k6 . �
71 Nc�rthern 01-4305-@50-50 return � 123.5�cr
, 71 N�rthern 01-4305-070--7@ splys �5�. £i1
71 Narth�rn 01-430r-05Q-5@ , splys 10.28 �
;1 284 i$7.03 �
' Tot�ls Temp Check Nurnber 71
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72 Narthern State Power 01-4212-318-30 feb svc 692.93 -
� 72 Nartherrs St�te Pawer , 01-fi22c-310-50 feb svc - 916.92 •= - ���. �
72 Northern State �',auer 01-4212-310-70 feb svr 916.92
72 Nrsrthern State Power 15-4c�22-310-60 feb svc • 916.92
� 72 Narthern State Fower 01-421�-32Q�-?0 feb svc IfQ�.07 . • fl
72 Narthern State Power 15-$2i�C-4@0-b0 feb svc 45.77
7� IVorthern State Fower Q�8-4212-000-00 feb svc 882.10 `
� 72 Nc+rthern 9tate Pawer 01-42i1-320-50 feb svc C59.63 � �
72 Narthern State Fower 01-42ii-310-70 feb svc 259.63
72 Narthern State Pawer 15-4�11-310--60 feb svc 259.6�.. '
-� 7� Northern State fiower 28-4211-000-Qa0 feb svc 831.82 _ � �
." 72 htcrthern Staie Fower 01-421i-300-50 s feb svc � 390.ItB
� 864 J � , , fi�482.43 ' �
Totals iemp Ciieck 1Vumt�er 72 •
Temp Ch�ck Number 73 �
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73 Narthern St�te Rower 01-4211-42Q�-50 ` feb svc 166.89
73 Northern St�te Power 08-421l.-000-00 :feb svc 884.36 �
.. 73 Nc�rthern State Rower� 01-�►221-32P1-70 feb svc 4�7. ib
73 Northern St�te Power 28-42i1-400-60 feb svc 552.4a
; 73 Northern State Pawer 01-4211-315-3@ feti svc ' � y 458'S0 �
365 . � � . . . �'� 489. 34
", Totals Temp Check Number 73 _. �
Temp Check Number 74 � . •
� 74 Oakcrest Kennels 01-4C�1-8@0-50 ..-,,�an svc 195.Q�0 �
74 Oakcrest Kenne2s 0f-4225-80@-90 �an svc 1,882,36
` 148 2� tD76. 36 �'�
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, Fri I;S� AM ,
Ternp Check i�lumber 75
Ternp.
Check
Number Vendar Narne
75 Dffice Max
�;f 75 Office Max
' 75 Office Max
225
Tc�t�Is Ternp Check Number
Temp Check Number 76 '
76 Gary pi ke
76
Totals Temp Check Number
Ternp Check Nurnber ?7
•-. 77 Peat Marwick Main & Co
77 Pe�t Marwick Main & Co
77 Pe�t Marwick Maitn L� Co
-y 77 Reai hfarwick Main & Ca
' 77 Reat Marwick iY}ain t4 Ca
77 Peat Marwick Main & Co
, ?7 Reat Marwick Ma£n & Co
539 � .
. Totals Terop Ch�ek Nwober
Temp Check Number 78
78 Rolfus Irnpl
� '78
Totals Temp Check Nwber
Temp Check Number 79
?9 Fower Brake Entrp
79 Power Br�ke Entrp
158
Tntals Temp Check Number
7emp Check tVumber 80
8Q� Rriflcipa2 hiutua2
80 Principal Mutual
s.; 80 Principal Mutual
240
Tot�ls Temp Check Nusber
Temp Check Number 81
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City af �iendata Heights
Recount Gade
02-4300-510-10
01-43Q�D-030-3@
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Q�3-4410-@SQ�-.c.r0
76
01-422ID-130-i0
05-4220-i30-15
15-42�C0-130-60
21-422@-f30-00
10-422tD-130-@Fi
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29--4�C0-130-Q0
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01-4330-49fd-70
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
January 24, 1995
T0: Mayor, City Council and City Administ
FROM: Paul R. Berg, Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: Approval.for 1994 Building Code Fee Schedule - Table 1-A
INTRODIICTION
The State has notified municipalities that the 1994 Uniform
Building Code (UBC) will be adopted and enforceable on March 20,
1995. A part of the 1994 UBC includes Ta.ble 1-A which is the
Building Permit Fee Schedule of the Uniform Building Code.. '
DISCIISSION
The following is a comparison of 1988 UBC Fee Schedule charges
and proposed 1994 Fee Schedule charges for average miacellaneous
construction: � •
Average 1988 Misc. 1988 IIBC
Blda. Permit Valuation Permit Fee
$23,000
$234.00
1988 IIBC
Plaa Review Fee
$152.10
Total building permit and plan review fee under the 1988 UBC Fee
Schedule: $386.10.
Average 1994 Misc. 1994 IIBC
BldQ. Permit Valuation Permit Fee
$23,000
$325.50
1994 IIBC
Plan Review Fee
$211.58
Total building permit and plan review fee under the 1994 UBC Fee
Schedule Table 1-A: $537.08.
Under the 1994 UBC Fee Schedule the cost of a miscellaneous
building permit would increase $150.98.
The following is a comparison of 1988 UBC Fee Schedule charges
and 1994 Fee Schedule charges for a single family dwelling:
Average 1994 Siagle 1988 IIBC 1988 IIBC
Family DwelliaQ Valuation Permit Fee Plan Review Fee
$187,593
$947.50 $615.88
Total building permit and plan review fee under the 1988 UBC fee
schedule: $1,563.38.
Average 1994 Single 1994 IIBC 1994 IIBC
Family DwellinQ Valuation Permit Fee Plaa Review Fee
$187,593
$1,335 $867.75
Total building permit and plan review fee under the 1994 UBC fee
schedule: $2,202.75. -
Under the 1994 UBC fee schedule the cost of a single family
dwelling permit would increase $639.37. •
As a point of information, the City has not had a building
permit fee increase in nine years or three code cycles for building
permits. The fees have been updated to reflect changes in code
enforcement and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since the 1985
edition of the UBC when they were last revised. Since that time,
the CPI has risen by more than forty percent (40�), as well as the
cost of code enforcement.
RECON�sNDATION
I recommend that City Council approve the adoption of the 1994
Uniform Building Code Building Permit Fee Schedule known as Table
1-A which would become enforceable on March 20, 1995.
ACTION REQIIIRED ,
If City Council wishes to implement my recommendation, a
motion should be passed adopting the 1994 UBC building permit fee
schedule known as Table 1-A, effective March 20, 1995.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 2, 1995
TO: Mayor, City Council, City Admini �'
FROM: Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
SUBJECT: Bill Lerbs Recognition
INFORMATION
Bill Lerbs retired from the Volunteer Fire Department on December 31, 1994 after 27
years of service. During his tenure on the department, Bill served in several capacities. He was a
Captain for seven yeazs and the Assistant Chief for seven years, and acted as Fire Chief for a
short time in 1984.
His departmental activities over the years included service on committees to develop
specifications for the Squrt, tanker truck and new pumper truck. He also served on the Annual
Fire Relief Association Dance Committees and was very active in maintaining equipment and
fire apparatus.
Over the years, Bill has responded to hundreds of fires. He fought two major fires in his
cazeer, the Bellows Court Apartment LP tank explosion in West St. Paul in 1972 and the more
recent Country Club Wazehouse fire.
Bill will be honored by the Fire Relief Association at a retirement dinner wluch will be
held on February 18. A plaque has been prepared on Council's behalf for presentation to Bill that
evening.
ACTION REOUIRED
Council should formally recognize and express appreciation to Bill Lerbs for his service
and dedication to the community. �
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Febn�ary 1, 2994
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admini t�"
FROM: James E. Danielson, P.
Public Works Director
SUB�ECT: Water Tower Refurbishing - 8id Award
DISGUSSION:
Bids were opened 7anuary 30, 1995 for reconditioning the City's 2MG Hydrapillar
water tower, the following bids were received.
Bidder
DeLoughery Painting Co.
4320 Burditck F.�cp. East
14Zinot, ND �8701
V.E. Gray
7324 36th Avenue N.
hZinneapalis, MN 35427
f3dland Pratective Coatings
'7655 Vernan St�m;et
Rockford, MN 55373
TMI Coatings, Inc.
2805 Dodd Road
St. Paul, MN SS121
ENGINEER.' S ESTIlVIATE:
Bid Amount
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$593,350.00
$S'73,000.(}0
$589,000.00
Tleduct for Shroudin�
$25,t}00.00
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The bid amount is $16,OOQ under the engineer's estimate, which leads us to believe that
the bi.ds are very eompetitive.
Shrouding Issue
Shrouding the tank is required by MPCA when lead based paint is involved. The �
existing paint on our tauk daes not contai.n large enough quantities of lead to be considered
hazardaus iherefore shrouding is nat required. When Iead paint is not in�olved shrouding may
still be done for the following reasons:
1. MPCA standards are violated when discharge from aa activity causes greater
thaa 20°!0 opacity (see attached statute). Some passersby may contend that this
statute is being violated during the reconditioning.
2. Silica sand is used when sand blasting, to remove the old paint, the wind will
cause this sand to drift some distance from the tank and could cause scratching
on windows of nearby cars if they operate their windshield wipers or roll up a
side window when the sand is present. Sand accumulations will also be evident
on walks, driveways, window sills and in rain gutters. Shrouding will limit, but
not eliminate, the potential for this happening. There has also been some
. publication about silicosis being caused by silica. sand and someone may claim
they are put in jeopazdy for silicosis by the sand blasting.
3. Paint could drift to nearby cars and/or homes without shrouding and be a source
of complaints. Prevailing summer winds are from the south so the most
impacted area would be the cemetery, adjacent home and the apartments on
Le�ciugton Avenue.
Fluting Issue
It was AEC's contention that the decorative fluting would increase the painting costs
dramatically. The low bidder stated that it was their intention to sand blast and paint the
decorative flutes in place. They also stated that they did not specifically increase their bid
because of the flutes. Increased costs are due to the additional area of the flutes which amount
to a surface area of approximately 8,000 square feet. At $4 to $5 per square foot for
reconditioning the flutes are approximately $32,000-$40,000 of the total cost.
T1VII Coatings, Inc. (TNII) is a local contractor that is headquartered in Eagan, only
about one mile from the project. They currently have 19 crews working. We called several
references and they all gave T1VII high marks. TNII is anxious to begia construction and will
begin in March with structurai modifications, if possible. The only holdup could be that St.
Paul Water Utility currently has their 6MG reservoir ia West 5t. Pau1 empty for repairs. We
will need to wait until that reservoir can be put back in service which is projected to be
completed by April l, 1995.
Sprinkling Ban Issue
Council is reminded that because of inadequate water supply lines from the 6MG
reservoir in West St. Paul, whenever our tank's water level gets low, water pressure becomes
a problem in our Industrial Park. For that reason a total sprinkling ban will be in efFect until
our tank is put back in service (see attached news article that will appear in the next Heights
Highlites due to come out within the next few days).
PDM Response
The Ma.yor sent the attached letter to PDM, the company that constructed the tank for
the City in 1979. PDM's response is attached.
RECOI�IlVIENDATION:
T1VII is a local contractor who does excellent work as reported by the references
contacted (see attached letter). They are the low bidder both with shrouding included and
excluded. Their cost for shrouding of $98,900 is a source for cost savings if eliminated and I
think that we should very seriously consider awarding the contract without shrouding. The
tank is located in the Industriai Park with Resurrection Cemetery on the north (the predominate
summer winds are from the south). The most affected property owner will be the small home
located east of the site and we caa work closely with that owner to try and avoid or min;m;�.�
his impact. I recommend that the City's 1995 Water Tower Reconditioning Contract be
awarded to 1'MI for their low bid of $474,100, excluding shrouding.
ACTION REOUIRED:
Determine whether or not to include shrouding withi.n the contract and then if Council
desires to implement the recommendation, pass a motion awarding the contract to T1VII
Coatings, Inc. for their low bid of $474,100. Funding for this pmject is to be through
$100,0(}0 (appro�rimately) from existing reserves and the rest from General Obligation Bonds
which will be repaid out of proceeds from our existing 10 °lo water surcharge on the 5t. Pau1
Water Utility bill.
Review and deternune whether to take any further action against PDM.
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January 6, 1995
G .,
Mr. Mike Howell, President
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
3400 Grand Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15225
Dear Mr. Howell:
Your company designed and constructed a 2 mi.11ion gallon
hydropiller water tower for Mendota Heights in 1979. Upon
completion of the project, substantial buckling on the s�de of the
tank was obvious. After the City expressed its displeasure with
the tank's unworkmanlike appearance, PDM offered to install
decorative fluting to camouflage the buckling. The alternative
would have beei��to remove and re-inatall replacement steel platea.
Recently the Citiy hired ASC, a local engineering firm, to analyze
the condition of the tank prior to initiating re-painting of the
tank. As a result of that study, the City learned that the tank
needs extensive re-work on the inside of the tank due ta corrosion.
Some interior design modifications will also be necessary.
In addition, the study alerted the City that the fluting will
increase the cost of re-painting the tank's exterior by
approximately $60,000. This situation is not only a present
concern, but the flutea will continue to increase maintenance costs
indefinitely., Had this fact been known, there is• a serious
question whether the City Council would have accepted the fluting
as an alternative to replacement.
This letter is to advise you that we expect you to participate in
some fashion with the City of.Mendota Heights in covering the added
cost of poor workmanship by PDM. We anticipate bidding this
proj ect in the near future for completion this summer. Therefore,
time is of the essence and we ask that PDM respond to our request
within thirty (30) days. Thank you.
Sincerely,
CITY OF MEND.OTA HEIGHTS
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Charles E. Mer�ensotto
Mayor
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9550 HiclQnan Road Clive, lowa 5032r5316 515/'254-9228
Januazy 30, 1995
Mr. Chazles �. Mertensotto, Mayor
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Vicwsia Curve
Mendota Heights, MN SSi18
Dear Mayor Mertensotto:
PDM has received and reviewed your Ietter dated January 6, 1995 indicating that you expect
PDM to participate in some fashion, in the cost of maintaining a 2,000,000 Hydropillar
constructed by PDM for the City of Mendota �ieights.
We have carefully reviewed the history of this project arid find no evidence that PDM is
obligated to grovide finaacial assistance for any maintenance costs associaxed with this tank. It
is PDM's position that all parties were aware of potantial increased costs to repaint the tank when
it was agreed that PDM would fumish and install decorative fascia
We, therefore, respectfully decline your request to participate in the cost of maintaining this tank
Sincerely,
PI1T-bES MOINES, INC.
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Mike Howell
President
Engineered Construction Division
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WATER TOWER REPAIR MEANS TOTAL SPRINKLING BAN THIS SUMIv�R
Repair and repainting of the city's two million gallon (MG) water tower will begin on
April l, 1995. From then until August 1, the water tower wiill be taken out of service. During
that time there will be a TOTAL LAWN SPRINI�L.ING BAN FOR ALL MENDOTA
HEIGHTS RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSFS. This ban also affects residents in Mendota,
Lilydale, and Sunfish Lake who are connecxed to the Mendota Heights water distribution
system.
Current safety standards require that internal structural modifications be made to the
water tower, which was constructed in 1979. Repair of some rusting and ice damaged surface
azeas will be done during the repainting �operation, when the entire tan.k, inside and out, will
be sandblasted and repainted with two coats of paint. The existing paint color will be
maintained.
Water is provided. to Mendota Heights by the St. Paul Water Utility which pumps
treated water from St. Paul under the Mississippi River into a six million gallon reservoir
located in West St. Paul. The need for this complete sprinkling ban is not due to a lack of
water. The West St. Paul reservoir contains ample water to serve both West St. Paul and
Mendota Heights. The ban is being imposed to ensure that there will be adequate pressure in
the water mains in the event of a fire emergency.
Water fed into Mendota Heights through mains from the reservoir in West 5t. Paul
were designed and sized in the 1960's. Since that time Mendata Heights has grown
tremendously and with that growth, lifestyles have changed to include larger homes that use
.�
more water. Many of these homes and most businesses now sprinkle their lawns with
automatic underground sprinkler systems which use a tremendous volume oi water during the
summer manths and cause the pressure to drap off in the lines even when our water tower is
in service. The city has e,xperienced this problem several times in recent dry summer periads,
and sprinkiiag use has literally sucked the water tower dry. We are currently working with
the St. Pau1 Water Utility to bring a lazger water supply main from the 6MG reservoir in
West St. Paui to our bouaclaries. We hope to have this accomplished sometime in 1996.
Owners af new homes are encauraged to delay putting in their yards until after the
tank is put back in service, thus avoiding the need to water, but e�emptions far new lawns
will be considered on a case by case basis. Residents aad businesses with Iawn sprinkling
systems should contact the vendars who maintain theiar systems and infarm them of the total
sprinkling ban. ,
Tf tower repairs and repainting are completed before August 1, the city will issue a press
release in the local newspapers to annaunce the lifting of the sprinkling ban.
FEB- �-95 THU 10;52 MSA CONSULTING ENGINEERS FAX N0� 6126449446 P,02
COSSI�I,'CI1C �1CISE�RS
1326 Energy Park Orive
Si. Poul. MN 551 b8
b12-644•4384
1�800•888•2923
Fo�c: di2-6dd•Qddb
February 2, 1995
File: 118-QO1-2Q
Mr. James E. Danielson, P.E.
Public Warks Directar
City of Mendata Heights
110I Victoria Curve
Mendata Hei�hts,14ZN SSliB
RE: 2.0 MG HYDR4PILLAR RECt3NDITIONIING
' CONTR�ACTQR QUALIFICATIONS
Dear Mr. Danielsor�:
The lcacal references supplied by TMI Caatings are the St. Paul Water Utility and the City
of Rochester, Minnesa#a.
TMI Coatings cvmpleteci steei rnodifications and the cvmplete xeconditioning oi the
McKnight Road 2.3 MG Standpipe for the St. Paul Water Utility. This project was
completed appra�cimateiy twa years aga, and was af simiiar size ant� scoge �o aur project.
TMI Coatings also completed steel madifications and� the complete reconditioning of two
cn��FNGiN�Ea��,c: water towers, and two standpipes for the City af Rochester in 1993 and 19�4. �
a�vieot�ner�n�
MUNICIPAI
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SptID waSrE
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SURVEYING
TBAfFIt
I contacted Bi�i Tschida of the St. Paul Water Utility regarding the capabiiities of TMI
Coatings. Mr. 'Tschida indicated that the project was completed on schedule, the qualiky
of �ork was high, and that the contractar is cfficient and grofessional. Mr. Tschida stated
that he was very satisfied with the work eompleted by TMI Goatings, and that he would
work with them on fuiure projects.
TRANSPORTATION I also contacted Bob Dryden of the City of Rochester. Mr. Dryden 7icYdicated that the
projeact toak longer thar�► expected due ta weather canditions, but stated that TMI Coatings
EIECTRICAI/MECNANICAI is te�hnically competent, well financed, and does guality work.
EKGIN£ERING:
"�A� TMC Coatings also supplied us with a list vf their canstrucdon and painting equipment, and
aow�as�a�aunor� �� ���s that they have equipment m4re than adeq�ate for this project.
SG1DA
STSTEMCONTRQIS �y�r� ayncur with yaur recomme�dation Ehat this project 6e awa�rded ta TMI Coatings, Inc.
If you should neecl anything further for the award of this project, please do not hesitate ta
contact me.
Sineerely,
MSA, CONSULTING ENGI��TEERS
4FFICES IN: � . l��E�,G.
�"�N���� 7ohn R. �Iemming
PRIOR IAKE Staff Engineer
ST. PAUI
wasECA IRH:,g(�/OOI-0103.feb
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OATINGS,
28Q5 Dodd Road • St. Paut, Minnesata 55121 USA •(6i2} 452-6100 • FAX (612} 452-0598
The City of Mendata Heights
Attn: Jim Danieison
Pi;51 ic t:ot^ks Direct�r
I101 Victaria Curve .
Mendota Heights, MN 55�118
(612} 452-1850
{612) 452-8940 {Fax}
January 31, 1995
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(CON3�CT US if R!L PRGC� �i0i F�CEfVC."u',
Re: 2.0 MG Hydrapillar Reconditianing
City of Mendata Neights
CQNFIRMATION OF B,�D AND EXPERIENCE��FINANCIAL INFORMATION
. . . . . 'j . , . .
Dear Mr.'`Oanielson: � ��{ � ' �•�
�This letter will"confirm TMI's bid of January 30, 1995 in the'amount of
$573,000.00, including Alternate No. 1, and $474,1q0,00 Base Bid.
As requested, the foll��wing are some references that you could ca11 to
verify TMI`s experience in the sandblasting and pairrting of large storage
tanks:
OWNER: 'City of Rachester, MN
APPRQXIMATE SIZE: $8p0,000 . .
CONTACT PERSON: •Bob Dryden {507�}.28p-1510 .
SCOPE OF 'vJ�r�i�: Ti�I recent iy compl �ied a pro jeci fur the C i ty af Rochester,
MN, which included the remava� of Iead-based paint�.by sandbiasting and the use
of a containment system to contain the spent sandblast sand and.paint chips.
The extent of the work included the co�np3ete inte.rior and exteriar of � water
tanks, including extensive steel modifications to all tanks by using TMI's
certified welders. The project was unique since the tanks were 18Q' - ZOQ' in
the air and required extensiVe design and construction of the cantainment
system. '
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OWNER:- Ciiy of Si. Pacc7, MN�;St. Paui Water Uiilities}, McKnighi�Road
Standpipe .
APPROXIMATE SIZE: $400,000:,
CONTACT PERSON: Bi11:Tschid.�
:+
(612) 292-6583
Contractor for Protective Coatings and �inings for Industry.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Mendota Heights, MN
January 31, 1995
Page 2
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SCOPE OF WORK: TMI completely sandblasted and painted the interior and
exterior of the City of St. Paul's McKnight Road standpipe (2.3 million
gallons). Project specifications were very similar to the City of Mendota
�Heights specifications and the project also required s�veral steel tank
modifications completed by TMI. TMI recently attended the 2-year anniversary
inspection on the interior of the tank with St. Paul's Bill Tschida and found
the tank to be in exce1lent condition after 2-years of service.
�W�ER: U.S. Air =orce, LaugP�iin Hir Force Base, Laugniin, iX
APPROXIMATE�SIZE: $30J,OG0
CONTACT PERSON: Juanit,a Rodriguez (2i0) 298-5608
SCOPE OF WORK: TMI is recently completing a project for the U.S. Air Force at
Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas by preparing and painting 3 water tanks for
them. This project_as unique in the fact that the project specifications
stated that the lead on the #anks was very low and minor protection to'the
environment was required, bu� once TMI started sandblasting the tanks, TMI's
trained personnel in lead rEmoval, were able to visually recognize that lead
paint was being removed and �fter testing the paint, it was found that it
contained up to 35% lead. T�I negotiated a deduct change order with the U.S.
Air Force to change the system and recoat/encapsulate the lead paint, since
the removal of lead-based Naint on this project would have been cost
prohibitive for the U.S. Air Force. TMI is completing this project at this
time to the satisfaction of the U.S. Air Force. .
OWNER: City of E1 Paso, TX
APPROXIMATE SIZE: $40A,000
CONTACT PERSON: Pat Conover with the engineering firm of Parkhill, Smith, and
Cooper @ (91�5) 533-681�
SCOPE OF WORK: TMI is currently completing a project for the City of E1 Paso,
TX which involves the 'reconditioning of a 128' diameter, 3,000,000 gallon
tank. Tne reconditioning includes a complete new steel bottom in the tank,
extensive steel modifications, extensive concrete work, new interior and
exterior cathodic protectiony complete sandblasting and coating of the tank
interior and repainting of the tank exterior. TMI is currently several weeks
ahead of schedule on this p►•�ject and is anticipated to be completed prior to
the City of Mendota Heights �tart-up. .
OWNER: Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)
APPROXIMATE SIZE: $1,050,000
CONTACT PERSON: Dan Locke (301) 428-7501
The City of Mendota Heights, MN
January 31, 1995
Page 3
SCOPE OF WORK: TMI recently completed a project for PEPCO (Potomac Electric
Power. Company) at their fossil fuel power plant located outside of Washington
DC. TMI sandblasted a;�d removed the existing coating/paint from the interior
of a 700' tall smoke stack and other pollution co�trol equipment that was
contaminated with arser,ic and other small concentrations of asbestos. This
project required over 23 of TMI's sandblasters and painters over a 3-week
period, working 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, in order to meet the owner's
strict schedule. TMI satisfied the owner's requirements for both quality and.
schedule.
FINANCIAL REFERENCE:
CONTACT:
ACCOUNT NO.:
Dakota County State Bank
750 Seuth Plaza Drive
Men�ota Heights, MN 55121
Laura Stursa (612) 452-1320
797200
Attached, please also find a cu�rrent list of TMI's owned equipment. TMI
owns all newer, state-of-the-art sandblasting and painting equipment and all
of our air compressors are "quiet air", therefore, minimizing nuisance noises
to nearby residences a�d businesses:
TMI looks forwarc to working both with the City of Mendota Heights and
MSA Consulting Engineer•s on this project and should you have any further
questions or if you need any further information, please do not hesitate in
contacting me at (612) 452-6100.
GJ/gg
mendOlgj
encl: TMI's Equipment List
cc: MSA Consulting Enc;ineers
Attn: John Hemmir�g/Tom A.
1326 Energy Park Orive
St. Paul, MN 551�2
(644-4389 phone; h44-9446
Rousharpe
Fax)
Sincerely�yours,
TMI COATI , INC.
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Gary Jo nson
Chief Estimator/Project Manager
TMl COA TINGS, INC.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT LIST
1995
AIR COMPRESSORS
Elec. Duplex-2 Stage �C521E120H
Elec. Gardner Denver Compressor #71700
Ingersoll Rand 185 cfm S#4039D
Ingersoll Rand 185 cfm S#192974
Ingersoll Rand 375 cfm S;�154268
Ingersoll Rand 375 cfm 5�166713
Ingersoll Rand 900 cfm S#158597
Ingersoll Rand 750 cfm S�151033
Ingersoll Rand 825 cfm S�i174067
Ingersoll Rand 825 cfm S#149825
Ingersoll Rand 825 cfm S#160566
Ingersoll Rand 825 cfm SN160563
Ingersoll Rand 1,400 cfm S#147646U85988
GENERATORS
Jeffco 30 KW #3426987
2 ea. 5 KW
fOAM EOUIPMENT
Graco/Emspray Foam Unit 242
Graco/Emspray Foam Unit 242A
Z ea. Gusmer Foam Proportion Units
1 ea. Foam Van Trailer - fully Equipped
SANDBLAST EOUIPMENT
40 ton Overhead Sand Hopper
1- 20 ton Sandblast Unit with 1,400 Air
Compressor w/Air Dryer on 46', 3-axle
Lowboy Semi
1- 12 ton Sandblast Unit with 1,650 cfm
Air Compressors (2), w/Air Dryer on
40', 3-axle Lowboy Semi
2 ea. Empire 7-To� Sandblast Units
3 ea.40' Semi-Trailer Bulk Sand Blowers
Schmidt 5000 lb. Sand Pot
Schmidt 3000 lb. Sand Pot
7 ea. Clemco 600 lb. Sand Pots
1 ea. Empire 300 lb. Sand Pot
1 ea. Empire 900 lb. Sand Pot
1 ea. Empire 600 lb. Sand Pot
7 ea. Moisture Traps
4 Sand Pacs
SPRAV EOUIPMENT
12 ea. Binks Pots
10 ea. Binks Guns
4 ea. Graco Mixers
12 ea. Graco Guns
12 ea. Graco King 45:1 Pumps
23 ea. Graco Bulldog 30:1 Pumps
13 ea. Graco 5:1 Pumps
8 ea. Graco 1:1 Pumps
FLOOR EOUIPMENT
2 ea. Scarifiers
Kent Automatic Scrubber
2- Camel Floor Scrubber Machine, sit
down, drive around, 7,000 SS
9- 17" Floor Machine Sander/Scrubber
10 - Pressure Washers, 2;500-10,000 psi
3 Bosch Elec. Jack Hammers
8 Pneumatic Chipping Ham�^ars
2 Concrete Saws
BLASTRACS/SHOTBLASTERS
1 - Shotblaster - Nelco
2 - Blastracs - 8"
1 - Blast,rac with Vacuum
1- Shot Blaster - 15" LP Goff
VENTILATION EOUIPMENT
20 ea. Fans - Explosion Proof
29 ea. Air Movers - Coppus
10 ea. Air Dryers
13 ea. Air Purifiers
1 ea. 7,500 cfm Lennox Oehumidifier
SCAFFOLDING & RIG6ING
6 ea. Air Spider Units
7 ea. Electric Cable Climbers
VEHICLES
10 ea. 1-Ton Flatbeds, F-350 w/460 c.i.,
5 speeds (1994's & 1992's)
9 - '92/'93 Extended Cab Pick-Ups
5 ea. Flatbed Gooseneck Trailers, 20'
- 30' Long
9 ea. Storage Trailer
2 - 20' Decontanimation/Shower Trailer/
Locker Room
1 ea. Forklift 7066, 8,000 lbs. cap.
1- 66' Reach Boom/Bucket Truck
1- 86' Reach Condor Manlift
1- 55' Reach GMC Boom Truck
1- 34' Reach Ford Boom Truck w/Onan
Generator
0/C EOUIPMENT
1 Cole Palmer Temp. Monitor
5 ea. Spark Testers
2 ea. Pressure Gauges
12 ea. Thickness Gauges
1 ea. Adhesion Tester
3 ea. Durometer
3 ea. Gas/Oxygen Meter
3 ea. Sponge Testers
HEATERS
1 ea. Weil McLean Boiler, 320,000 BTU
6 ea. Modine Steam Heaters
1 ea. 2,000,000 BTU Heater
2 ea. 6 Mil BTU Propane
7 ea. 350,000 BTU LP Heaters
1 ea. 6 Mil BTU Steam Radiator w/20 hp
fan
COMMUNICATION EOUIPMENT
13 ea. Motorola UHF Radios
FIBERGLASS EOUIPMENT
2 "Poly-Craft" Fiberglass Spray Rigs
GO•aqulp2
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�1�i SS I ON STAIJT�AkDS FOR V I S I BLE A I R COA'T1�Mi NnNTS
7CG5.liCu" SCCPE.
R�E�f' ��'
, �: �
JAN 2 � 1989
AEC • Et�tGG. & DES.
:'he stanca: Cs of performance in parts 7i005. =? OC �o �
i005.1_30 a�,pl}• to an� emission facility for a►hicn a specific
s�snca:d of �e::o:r.��, ce has not been prorr�u�ga�ec in ano�'r�er -L:c.
MS s 116. 0 i sub.:, 4
� i�^,Q5.1110 VISIB:.� �ISSION RESTRICTIOI�S FOR EXIS'::IvG : AC-�:'::�5.
No owne:- or op�ra:or of an existing emissior fa�ilit� to
a�h:cz par�s 7005.1100 to 7005.1130 are applicab�e s:.s:l �c�use �o
be discha:gen ir.Lo the atmosphere from the faci2ity any c�ses
whicY: exhibit g:eo�er �han 20 percent opac:ty; excep� tr.�: �
�r.�xim•.:m of 4C� pe:�e;�t opacity sr.all be pe:miss:��e :c: :c;::
rr,inutes in any 60-m:r,ute period.
MS s ?i6.07 subd 4
� 700�.1I2C VISI3LE EN.ISSiON RESTRICTI02�S FOR NEk :hC=L:TI=S.
� No owner or o�era�or of a neW emission facili�y to ��hich
parts 7005.:i00 to 7005.1130 are applicable snall cause to be
Cischarged into �he atnos�here f ro�r, �he f aci 1 i ty any gases w�:: ��.
exhibit are�ter �han 2G perceat opacity. •
MS s 116.07 subn 4
7005.1130 PE��'ORMe�.NC£ TESTS.
Unless another�method is approved by the agency, any person
0
�.;� - ' - - -� ,,� �.�.,.. . - - ' - - . ' - _ - - _
- .:...... ,r..�...�..�..--`
:/23/85
(REVISOR �
EN:S
reeuired :o submit performance tests for emission facil�ties :cr
r:'�ich parts 7005.11�0' to 7005.1130 are applicable shal: uLiiize
N,ethoc �:cr vis��al determi;�a:ion of opacity.
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MS s 116.07 subd 4
I/23/85
demonstrated to
cases, pronuce
conpliance.
[REVISOR j
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the director's satisfaction to, in specific_
results acequate for its determination of
Subp. 4. BreakdoWn. "Breakdown"• means a sudden and
unavoidable failure of air pollution contro� equipmert or
�rocess equipment to operate as designed.
Subp. 4a. Commenced. "�ommenced" means that a:: o�:ne: or
eperator has unciertaken a continuous program of construc�ior.,
modification, or reconstruction, ar has entered into a
contractural obligation to undertake and complete, Within a
reasonable time, this program. .
Subp. 5. Construction. "�onstruction" means fabric�tion,
erection, or installatioa cf an emission facility.
Subp. 6. Continuous monitoring sy.stem. "Cont:nuous
r..onitoring system" means the total equipment used ta
continuously sampl� and condition (if applicable), �o ana?r=e,
�nd to provide a permanent record of emissions or process
parameters. ,
Subp. 7. (Repealed by amendment, 8 SR 227�J
Subp. 8. Control equipment. "�ontrol equipment" means an
"air contaminant treaLment facility" or a"treatment facii:ty"
as those terms are defined in Minnesota Statutes, section
116.06, subdivision 6.
Subp. 5. Director. "Director" means the chief execu�ive
o:ficer of the agency as described in Minnesota Statutes,
section 116.04. '
.Subp. 10. Emission facilitp. "Emission facility" means
any structure, work, equipment, machinery, device, apparatLs, or
other means whereby an emission is caused to occur.
Subp.�l0a. Emission source. "Emission source" a�eans a
single source whereby an emission is caused to occur.
Su��. 11. Equivalent method. "Equivalent method" means a
method of sampling and analyzing for an air pollutant �:hich has
been demonstra�ed to the director's satisfaction to have under
specified conditions a consistent and quantitatively known
relationship to the Reference methods set forth in Code of
Federal Regulations, title 40, part 60, appendix A.
Subp. lla. Existing facility. "Existing facility" means
an emission facility at which construction, modificatior., or
reconstruction was cor.unenced before the effective date of the
applicable New Source Performance Standard or the applicable
state air pollution control rule.
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7C05.0520 AIR POLLUTTON CONTROL RULES
30,040
40,000
50,000
60,000
80�000
IOO,OQO
120,000
0.062
0.057
0.053
0.050
0.045
0.042
0.040
500�000
600,000
800.000
1,000,000
or more
'Standard cubic feet per minute
bGrains per standard cubic foo�
Statutory Authority: MS s 116.07 subd 4
�� 5226
0.027 �
0.025
0.024 •
0.021
0.020
CONTROL OF FUGITNE PARTICLILATE MATTER
�, 7�.OSSU PREYENTING PARTICULATE MATTER FROM BECOMING
AI;tBONNE.
No person shall cause or permit.die haadling, use, transporting. or storage
of any rr:ateria! :r. a manr.er :vhich m:, a:low �•:cic.�'^.�« amounts of parcicuIate
matter ta become airbome. •
No person shalt cause or permit a building or its appurtenances or a road,
or a driveway� or aa open area to be conswctcd, used, repaired, or demolished
, without applying all such reasonable measures as may be required to prcvent
particulute matter from becomirig airbornc. Thc director may require such
reasonable measures as may be necessary to prevent particulate matter from
becoming airborne including. but not limited to, paving or frequent clearing of
roads, driveways. and parking lots; application of dust-free surfaces; applic�tion
of water; and the planting and maintenance of vegetative ground cover.
Ststutory Autliority: 11�IS s 116.07 subd 4 '
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR INCINERATORS ,
7405.Ob00 DEFINITIONS.
Sabpart 1. Scope. As used in parts 7005.0600 to 7005.0650 the following
words shall have the meanings defined hcrein.
Subp. 2. Incinerator. "IncineratoP' means any furnace or other device
used in the process of burning solid waste for the purpose of rcciucing the
voiumc of the waste by removing combustible matter.
Subp. 3. Solid waste. "Solid waste” means garbage� refuse, and other
discardcd solid matcrials, except anirual waste used as fertilizer, including solid
waste materials resulting from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operatioas,
and from community activities. Solid waste does not include earthen fill,
boulders, rocic, and ochcr materials normally handled in construction operations.
solids or dissolved material in domestic sewage, or other significant pollutants in
water resources, such as silt, dissolved or suspended solids in industrial waste
water effluents, dissolved materials in irrigation return flows, or olher common
water pollutants.•
Subp. 4. Burning capacity. "Burning capacity" means the manufacturer's
or designer's maximum ratc or such other rate that is considered good
engineering practicc and accepted by the director.
Statutory Autliorlty: MS s 116.07 subd 4 •
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4
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5227
7Q05.0610 STAIYDARI
INCINERATORS.
Subpart 1. Maxli
hour. No owner or o
buraing capacity of le:
into the atmosphere f
matter in excess of 0.3
Subp.2. Capucih
of an existing incinerr
2,000 pounds per hour
inciaerator any gases •
corrected to 12 percent
Subp. 3. Capaclr
operator of an existint
more than 2,000 pot
atmosphere from the i
excess of 0.1 gr/dscf_ cc
Subp. 4. Opacity.
burning capacity shall
contaminant which ±s �
40 percent opacity sh�l
Subp. 5. Require
existing incinerator of .
as classificd by thc I
utilizes auxiliary fucl
degrees Fahrenheit for
Statutory Autl,ortr
7t'i05.a62d STANDARL
Subpart 1. Capac
of a new incineratar v
pounds per hour shal
incinerator aay gases •
corrected to 12 percent
Subp.2. Capacit;
of a new incinerator �
pounds per hour shal
incinerator any gases �
corrected to 12 percent
Subp. 3. Capacii
operator of a new inci
chan 2,000 but less tha
the atmosphcre from t
in excess of 0.1 gr/dscf
• Subp. 4. Cupacit
operator of a aew inci.
pounds per hour or m�
the incinerator any g�
gr/dscf corrected to i2
Subp. 5. Opaclty
burning capacity slial!
coataminant which is g
Subp. 6. Rcquire
incinerator of 1ny bur
classified by the Incin�
auxiliary fuel burners
�I. Statute 116.51 through 116.53 Sr�. R. (llb.5l� UF:I���t�rt<��s.
Subrliv��R�n t. AI'!'I.lt;Ai3!(.tT1'. Thc dtftnetions en this sectton sAP�Y
ro ac�tians 8 tr� IU and sccliun 16. - ^
Subtl. 2. AGF:�ICY. "Agency" mcxns tht Iira ution to»tro! a�tacti.
5ubd. J. CQRt1tiSStONER. "Cammsssioner" mtans the commissioner
of hcalth.
Subd. 4. F,LEYATED OL40D L�AD LEYEL. "Etcv:ted btood lead
IevCl" means a confirmed conctntnuon o( 25 micro�nms or cnorc of iu� ia tscb
decilitar of whole biood. —' � ~ � �
Subd. S. RFSPONSF AGTION. "Ra�anse sctinn" means :ttian ta
limit ex ure to lead contaminated soil sita, ineludin feoeinR, cov� sitrs
with ve etg ation• removsi :nd repiacemrnt at co�aminated soii, a�d other
sppropriatt mtasu�es.
Sec. 9. (Ii6.52j tUEM'IFtCATION OP LEAD CCiMAMiNA7'ED
SO[L SITES.
Subd'svisian 1. PRELiMINARY SCR£ENINC. B�+, 3:nua 1t 19E6• the
a_ e� nCY must identif and develop a prelimina� list af sitts in the state whcre
siRnifican� concentrations of lead in soil are likel and wherc the prob�bility
exists for ehiidren'x cantact wilh the soil. in idrntifYinx thete sitcs the a�
must cansider•
�„t,� both statianatt+ and mobiie lead amission sourca:
�j dispersion and detxnitional atp terns of lesd emissions: and
� the resence of poaulations susceptible to lad exposurt or lead
atssotptiont inciudinR chiidren at day care centers, schools, ap rks, and lp ay.
roX uods, childrea wha have eievaced ievcls of Icad in thar b[ood, and tbitdren
whese seeioeoainomic status hu i� vea thtm a h� tx ure to tesd at
increascd lead absorptian.
Subd. 2. SOIl. TESTING. � Jsnua I l9�7, the aRcncy must sam !e
sita on thc prelimiaary list ta datermine thc cancen�nlion of (ad in the soil.
i`fse ax�ncy must rcfer sites ta the commiuioner where tead in tha soii exceeds
ttee interim staadard foi lead in the sail of t'OOd �Sarts p�er mii[wa. Aftsr
�!o ion af the ruks under sectiva !0, subdivi�oa ! the a� shail refer to the
aommiuioncr dl sitet writh concantntions above the standacd ior lezd in soil.
Subd. 3. ACC�."SS TO PROPERTY. Tke a enc or a person authorized
� the � enc ma upon praenatian of credentials, entar public o� private
property to eonduct surveys or investiEations.
Subd. 4. HEALTH SCR�EI'�ItNG. For each site �eferrcd � the axcneZ,
the commissioner mnst rcview the eaistin fieaith data on the resident populRtion
or oa!lett d:ta on the ievel at lcad itt the bIood if the rt�,ttent data :re inadequatc.
If the It�d oC lesd. in the blood is devatcsi ia a ga�ulatios� st a u'� tht
oommiuione� shall e:amine the site for all sources of (nd exposurc and r rt to
tfie a�Gx tindinqs and �eaommendations to reduce the Irvel o� lad in the blood.
Sx. 10. [116.53] RULES.
Subdivision 1. STANOARO FOR LEAD IN SOIL. � Jaa_ Uiry !
14aa• the a enc shall adopt nula that �tablish a standard of lad eontaminatio�
in the saii tfiat thratens tfie heaith ar wel(are ot susceptibte popul�tions.
Subd. 2. PRiORITIES FOR RESPONSE AGTION. � Janua I
iggs, the a cnc mast adopt rula atabtishin� the nP �oritY i'or res�se actionx,
The �rutes must cunsidcr the tentiaf for chitdren's contict witfi thc saii aad tht
ezistirt� leve! of lead 'en th� soil and m� coaxider the retative risk to tht public
health, the siza of the population at risk, and bload lad levets of resident
�opuiatians. �
Src. 11. REPORT ON LEAD CONTAMINATi01V [N THE SOI4
� lanuary � 1967, tht Ilpo ution contro! i�MCY shaU submit a repoct to
the senale and house commitices on health and human serviees dtseribinR the
extent .of tead cont:minatian in the soii, ihe tead tevels in the blood of
paputatioai at conuminated sites, the size oi the papsrtation at risk Gam e�ure
to lead in the snil, and an atimate of the cqst oC ra�ase actioas re ui�td to
rp even� e. xtxmure to soil contaminaied � lead.
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February 3, 1994
TO: Ma.yor, City Council and City Admuus rat
FROM: James E. Da.nrielson, P.
Fublic Works Directar
SUBJECT: Lexington/Marie Pond Dredging Operation Ugdate
DISCUSSION:
Council will recall that dredging the Lexin,gtonlMarie Avenue Pand was to he done in a
three step process:
L Cut some smaller trees near the pond to establish an entrance point for
maintenance equipment enter (done).
2. Pump the pond down to allow the battom to freeze up allawing maintenance
vehicles to drive an it {done 3-4 times}. :
3. Wait for frost to penetrate inio the bottom af the pond to pmvide a hard, stable
surface for maintena.nce equipment to enter the area and remove built up
sediment. Because of such a mild winter, snaw melfis keep �iilling the pond and
frost has not hardened the bottom.
February will probably be our 1a.st cal.d? month, so we are obtaining bi.ds from
contractors in hape of performing the sediment removal some�ime this manth (those bids will
be available T�esday evening).
ACTION REQUIRED:
Bids will be handed out Tuesday evening for Council ta consider awa.rding a purchase
order at that time.
JED;dfw
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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February 7, 1995
TO: Mayor,
FROM:
SUBJECT:
City Council and Ci Administrator
Tom Knuth �
Senior Engi.neering Technician
Lexington/Marie Pond Dredging Bids
DISCUSSION:
City forces from the Public Works I?epartment have pumped the pond virtually dry and
Engineering staff invited quotes from five contractors. The following four contractors
responded with written bids:
Scherff, Inc.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Nodland Conshuction Co.
Alexandria, MN
Ro-So Contracting, Inc.
Centerville, MN
S.W. Lee Constiuction
Eden Prairie, MN
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$6,750.00
$7,950.00
$8,190.(}0
The low bidder is 5cherff Inc. His bid is in line with Engineering estimates and they
have performed satisfactory work for the City in the past.
RECOMMENDATION:
In order to take advantage of current cold weather staff recommends hiring Scherff,
Inc. for their quotation of $6,000 and for them to dredge the pond immediately before we
experience another thaw which would refill the pond with melt water.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council concurs with the recommendation they should pass a motion authorizing
staff to prepare a purchase order to Scherff, Inc. for their low bid of $6,000 and immediately
start the dredging of the Le�ngton/Marie Pond.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 2, 1995
T0: Mayor, City Council and City Administ
FROM: James E. Danielson, Public Works Direc�
SUBJECT: Case No. 95-01: Curley Furniture Company - Sign Variance
DISCIISSION
Mr. Tim Curley appeared before the Planning Commission at
their January meeting to present his request for a sign area
variance (see attached Planner's report).
RLCOI�NDATION
The Planning Commission felt that the Curley Furniture sign
would fit within the provisions of Section 4.3(8) and (9) of the
City's .Zoning Ordinance which allows for the continuation of a non-
conforming structure and incidental alteration thereto that does
not intensify its use. The Planning Commisaion voted unanimously
�to recommend approval of a sign permit under those provisions.
ACTION RE4IIIR8D
If Council desires to implement the recommendation, they
should pass a motion authorizing staff to issue a sign permit
according to the•permit request as attached.
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PLANNING REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO:
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APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
ACTION REQUESTED:
PREPAREU BY:
PLAN.NING CONSIDERATIONS
Background
January 24, 1995
95-01
T'im C;�rley, (��rley Furniture Company
1044 S"ig,bway 110
Siga Variance
C. Jahn Uban
I�rley Furniture has moved into the old Ethaa Allen Furniture store and Tim C�rley applied to the
City for a sign permit #a change the mPssage on the exist�ng sign in front of the building. No
e�ilargement of the siga or any other changes are proposed for the skruc� the own�aslup has always
been in the +Cur%y family, and the use of the praperty is identical being that of a fiuniture store.
Paul Berg, #he Code Fnfon� Officer for the t�t.y a£Mendata Heights, wrate the attached memo
giving additional background to the sign reques�. The City Council has refened the sign pernut to
the Flanning Commissian because of a need of a variance or confirn�atian of no-change to a
noncanforniing structure. The variance, which no documentatian has been fouad in the City for
Ethan Allen, is for addidanal squaze footage on the free standing sign in front of the buitding.
Additianally, upon investigation, we found that the siga is set back approxirnately 20 feet from the
front property tine and the ordinance requires a 30 foot setback for free. standing signs in the B-3
zone, �
The Curley Furniture site is zoned B 3 but properties on both sides are zoned B-2. Based on the
eadsting condifiions £ound on the site, the sign can be considered a nonconfonnirng use. The ordinance
allows for certain nonconfornying uses to continue if they are not intensified or aitered. The question
af the s'ize of the sign basically focuses on the triangular portion of the top af the sign which in the
past has carried the initials ofEthan Allsn and G�uley Furnihue has proposed to replace that wiih
their initials (C�. This triangular partion measures approximately 20 square feet and the remaining
.Ianuary 24, 199S Case 95-01 Page 2
sign face is 100 square feet. The ordinance allows up to 100 square feet for a single sign face.
The choice here is ta either canfirm the continc�atian of the noncanfarming status af the sign and that
new letteiing can be placed on the sign without chang�ng the noncanfornnty status, ar grant to Curley
Fumiture a variance for setback and sign size for the existing st�uci�zre.
Sign as Continuation of lYonconforming Use
Sec�ion 4.3(8){9) allows for the cantinuation of a nonconforniing use of a structure and aliows that
it may be changed to a similar nonconfom�ing use such as we have viewed on the Cudey Furniture
site. It is still a fiuiuture store, it is s�till owned by the sazne paity, ihe sign in partiaztar is not
changing, and only the messa�ge is being altered. The use is not intensif�►ing or changing to another
use of the structure. Addition�ity, the ordinance altows the normal maintenance of st�ucteues tliat are
lawful noncanfornung, which would include nanstcuatural repairs and incidental alteratians that da
not acceeci or int��r�sify t�he nonconforming use. The changing of the Iettsring is nonstnzcltural and is
considered a minor alteration to the surface of an e�isting sign.
The Planning Commission can con:C�m that this change of lettering falls within the continuation of
a nonconforn�ing use and make such a recommendation to ihe �ity Council. The Pianning
Commissian can alsa view the request as needing appropriate variances to eliminate the
nanconfarming condition. Since a certain amount af redevetopment may take ptace in the general
area, the granting of vari�ances at this time may develop some precedence for future sign placement.
This can be avoided by aliowing #he noncanfarming use to cantinue.
Variance
The sign is set back 20 feet from ihe property Iine and the required setback is 30 £eet, There is a
great deal of ROW which separates the property frorn the traveled portion of H'ighway 110 wtnch
inctudes the frontage road in front of the G�rley Furniture store. There is ampie room between
Curley Furniture and the front property line to accommodate the sign at the appropriate setback.
There would be some expense incuned by the awner to mave the sign ta the apprapriate setback of
30 fset. 4verall, the site is unencumbered with signs except for the existing sttucture and the
difference af 10 feet may not be readiiy noticeable in this case.
The overall signage allowed for the G�rley Furniture site is 2 square feet far every front faat of
buitding and 1 square foot for each additional front foot of lat not accupied by building. This allows
for an ac,cumulated total of 36S square feet. The proposed sign has 24p square feet of total signage
(120 square feei per sign Face} wtuch altows for an additionai 125 square feet af signage thai can be
placed on the building facade. No such signing is yet proposed nor has any pernut been granted for
buitding signage. �
The additional 2Q square feei ihat is propased for signage on each sign face is the triangutar portion
on the top af the sign. The sign can successfully be used without a message in the triangulaz space
which is proposed to be the initials for Curley Furniture. The gabled crown ta the sign gives it a
.Ianuary 24, 1995 Case 9S-Ol Page 3
residential look which was the purpose of its design in combination with a furniture store. The
previous Ethan Allen siga did include signage in the triangular portion which complimented the
overall design of the sign itsel£ The additiona120 square feet does not need to be converted to
signage but aesthetically may look a bit odd if left without some adornment that expresses the overall
character of the business. A variance in this case does not recognize a hardship but only would
recognize the built structure of the sign and its full usage for messages and its association with the
furniture store.
Action
Review the applicant's request and make a finding of a continuatioa of the nonconfo'rming use and
allow the alteration of the sign message or require vaciances for the stYucture and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
CITY OF
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December 14, 1994
T0: Mayor, City Council and City Administra r
FROM: Paul R. Berg, Code Enforcement Officer ��` U
SUBJECT: Sign Permit for Curley Furniture Company
(1044 Highway 110)
INTRODIICTION
Mr. Tim Curley, of Curley Furniture, has submitted a aign
perniit application requesting to change the message on the existing
sign at 1044 Highway 110 (old Ethan Allen building).
HTSTORY
The existing etructure was constructed in 1968 a.nd staff is
assumi.ng the sign was constructed at that same time. Staff is
unable to find any information or records regarding permits, staff
review, City Council review and approval. At the time the building
and sign were constructed, the building was occupied by Swenson's
Carriage House. Staff has found records that ehow a sign permit
was issued in late 1979 to install or change sixty (60) aquare feet
af the eign message. Since that time, Ethan Allen occupied the
building and changed the message to advertise their business.
Staff is unclear as to whether Ethan Allen applied for and was
granted a sign permit for their signage on the existing sign.
DISCIISSION
Ethan Allen moved out of the building and removed their
existing signage in the Fall of 1994. Curley Furniture is or will
be occupying the building and they want to complete- the
installation of their signage on the existing sign. Mr. Curley, by
recommendation of City Planner Uban, for aeathetic reasons, is
proposing to install signage on all portions of the sign including
the tria.ngular portion on top of the existing sign. Mr. Curley has
also stated that the reason he has already installed the 6' by 10'
middle portion of the sign with Curley Furniture advertising is
because when the previous Ethan Al1en signage was removed, it left
exposed lights and electrical components to the weather. Council
should note that Ordinance No. 401, Section 21.5(8)a - Sign
Application and Fee states in that a triple fee shall be charged if
a sign is erected without first obtaining a permit for such sign.
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Mr. Curley did not erect the sign he only replaced a sign message
on an existing sign. ,City.Council needs to de�ermine iE the
Ctrdinance requirements for a tripl.e fee shall. be charged.
IE all proposed areas of the existing �ign are ueed, the sign
will con.tain 124 square feet oE signage. Zoning Ordinance No. 401,
Section 21.5(13aa2 states in part, that rio szgn surface in a B-3
Zone shall exceed 100 equare feet. Staff cannot determi.ne, due to
Zack of records, if a11. por�ions o� the sign at it�a original
instal3.atian were approved for 120 aquare feet of s3gnage. It is
knawn �hat previous occupants have used all portions of the sign
for messages.
RECON�'1ATION .
I recommend tha.t because the sign is an existing sign that i.s
only having its message changed to reElect �he new occupant, that
Council consider Ghe sign an existing non-confornu.ng aign and
authorize a sign permit. ��
ACTION RE4UTRTD
If Council desiree to implement the above recommendation, a
motion should be passed authoriaing ataff to isaue a aign permit
for Mr. CurZey to change the aign message at 1044 Highway 110, as
groposed.
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APPLICATION FOR
SIGN PERMIT�
CITY OF MENDOTA H�IGHTS .
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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55118
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The undersigned hereby represents upon all of the penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Mendota Heights tc
the action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that al/ work herein mentioned wi/l be done in accordance ,
the ordinances of ity o Mendota Heights, fhe State of Minnesota, and rulings of the Building Department.
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February 1, 1995
Mr. Tim Curley
Curley Furniture Company
Mendota Heights, NIlJ 55118
Dear Mr. Curley:
C ity o�
1Viendota Heights
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Your application for a variaace will be considered by the City
Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting, which will be
held on Tuesday. February 7, 1995. The Council meeting starts at
7s30 o'clock P.M. here at City Hall in the Council Chambers. You,
or a representative should plan on attending the meeting in order
that your application will receive Council consideration .
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ic�=- (3
Kevin Batchelder
Administrative Assistant
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1101 Victoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1ViN • 55118 452• 1850
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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F ruary 2, 1995
To: Mayor, City Council and City Adminis t'
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assist��
5ubject: Case No. 94-39: Mansfield - Variance/CAO Review
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mansfield, of 1300 Wachtler Avenue, appeared before the City
Council at their January 17, 1995 meeting to request a five foot (5') side yard setback
variance that would allow construction of a proposed dining room addition. In addition, this
home is located within the Critical Area Overlay District and a buildi.ng permit review by
City Council is necessary. (Please see attached January 12, 1995 memorandum and
December 29, 1995 Planner's Report.)
As the City Council is aware, the Planning Commission recommended a denial of the
Variance request on a 5-1 (nay: Lorberbaum) vote. While the Planning Commission felt that
there was no defined hardship as a basis for the variance, Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield feel
strongly that there are a number of practical difficulties that limit their ability in planning a
dining room addition. (Please see attached Sections 5.5(1) and 5.5(5) regarding issuaace of
Variances.)
At the January 17, 1995 meeting, the City Council tabled consideration of this
application to allow Council members an opporiunity to visit the site and further exami.ne the
circumstances of the site layout ia more detail. The Council scheduled this application to be
reconsidered at the February 7, 1995 City Council meeting.
RECOM1b�ENllATION
The Planning Commission felt that there was no demonstrated hardship and voted 5-1
(Lorberbaum) to recommend that City Council deny of the requested Variance for a five foot
(5') Side Yard Setback.
ACTION REQUIItED
Meet with the applicant and review the request. If the Council desires to implement
the Planning Commission recommendation, they should pass a motion denying the request
and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution. A Critical Area Review is necessary if
a Variance request is granted. This application meets all Critical Area requirements.
5.5 VARTANCES
5.5(lj Purpose. The. Council may grant variances from the
strict application of the provisions of this Ordinance
and impose canditions and safeguards in the variances sa
granted in cases where there are practical difficulties
or undue hardships in the way af'ycarrying out the strict
letter of the regulatians of this Ordinance. "Undue
hardship" as used in aonnection with the granting of a
variance means the property in question cannot be pu� to
a reasonable use if used under conditions a3lowed by
this Ordinance and the hardship is due to circumstances
unique to the property, not created by the landowner,
and the variance, if granted, will not alter the
� essential character of the neighborhoad. Economic
considerations shall not constitute an undue hardship if
reasonab].e .use for the property exists under this
Ordinance.
5.5(5) 2ssuance. In considering applicatians for variance
under tha.s Ordinance, the Council shall consider the
advice and recommendations of the PZanning Commission
- and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health,
safety, and welfare of the community, existing and
anticipated, traffic conditions, light and air, danger
of fire, risk ta the public safety, and the effect an
values of property in the surrounding area, and the
effect of the proposed variance upon the Comprehensive
Plan. If the Council shall deterYnine by resolution'that
the special canditions appiying to the structure or land
in question are peculiar to such property or immediately
adjoining property, and do not appZy generally to other
land.or structures in the dis�rict in which said land is
located, and that the granting of the application is
necessary for the greservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right� of the appiicant and that
granting the proposed variance will not impair an
adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property,
unreasonably increase the congestion in the public
streets, increase the danger of fire� endanger the
public safety�, unreasonably diminish or impair
estabZished praperty values in the surrounding area, or
in any other way impair health, safety, comfort, morals,
or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of
this Ordinance and that the granting of such variance
wi31 nat merely serve as a convenience to the applicant,
but is necessary to alleviate undue hardship� or
difficulty, the, Council may grant such variance and
impose conditions and safeguards therein.
5.5(6j Denial. Variances may be deni.ed by resolution of the
Council and such resalution shall constitute a finding_
and determination by the City Council that the
conditions required for approval da not exist. �
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...1 . - 1��e�dota Heigl�ts
7anuary 2U, 1995
Mr. Rabert 1V.tansfield
1300 Wachtler Avenue
Mendata Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mr. Mansfield:
I am writxng to formally no�ify you that the City Council, at theiur January 1'7, 1994 meeting,
tabled pawr request for a Side Yard Setback Variance. This reqaest for a Variance will be
reconsidered by the City Council at their Febrnary 7, 1995 meeting, which will begin at 7:3U
p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria. Curve. �
The Cowncil tabled consideratian of your Side Yard SetUack Vari�nce request because some
members of Couacil. desired to visit the sit� to examine the circumstaaces of the site layaut
in more det�il..
Thank yau for your patience in this matxer. Should you ha.ve any questions, or concerns,
please contact me at 452-1850.
Siacerely,
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Kevia Ba.tchelder
Administrative Assistant
cc: Members af City Council
Tom Lawell, City Administratar
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1101 Vietoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1VIN • 55118 452 • 1850
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
T0: Mayor, City Council and City
January 12, 1995
Administ o
FROM: James E. Danielson, Public Works Direc or
SUBJECT: Case No. 94-39: Mansfield - Variance/CAO
DISCIISSION
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mansfield appeared before the Planning
Commission at their December meeting to present a request for a
five foot (5') side yard variance and, because the home is located
within the Critical Area, that review was to also be conducted. At
the meeting, the Planning Commission expressed concerns about the
request because of a nearby tree, the neighbor's driveway that is
constructed on the lot line and drainage. The Planning Commission
did not feel a hardship was demonstrated and voted to recommend
denial.
Since the Planning Commission meeting, 2 have spoken with Mrs .
Mansfield and she reaffirmed their strong desire to convince the
City to allow their variance. Upon her reviewing the Ordinance
again, she admits that they may have a weak case for a hardship,
however, she feels they do have a case for a practical difficulty,
which is also allowed. She also indicated that the size of the
variance could possibly be slightly reduced.
RECONIl2ENDATION
The Planning
request for a five
about proximity of
tree. The Planning
hardship and voted
request to the City
ACTION REQIIIRED
Commission, upon reviewing the Mansfield's
foot (5') side yard variance, had some concerns
a neighbor's driveway, drainage and a nearby
Commission felt that there was no demonstrated
5-1 (Lorberbaum) to recommend denial of the
Council.
Review the request for a five
Critical Area Review (meets all the
requirements) with the applicant
implement the Planning Commissio
denying the request.
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foot (5') side yard variance and
Critical Area Overlay Ordinance
and then if Council desires to
n recommendation, pass a motion
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PLANN��TG REPORT
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CASE NO:
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APPLICASIT:
LQCATION:
AC7TON REQUrESTED:
PREPA1tED BY:
PLA.NNING CONSIDFRAZTBNS
Backgraund
December 29, 1�94
94-39
Robert l�sansfield
1340 V�iat;hxler Avenue
Variance Side Yard
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Mr. Raise�t Mansfieid af 1300 Wachtier Avenue desires to build a dining room addition on the north
side ofhis hame. Bu�ding tbis addrtion on the rear ofthe iwme is mare diffcult due to a pool, a deck
with a spa and mecbaaical equipment consuming the rear yard.
This properiy is also ia the Critical Area Oveslay District aad this applicatioa will have to receive
M,odified. Site Plan revievv wl�en it app�ars on the City Couacil's agenda The Planning Commission
shauld conduct an informal review of the Critical Area standards to assist council in its review.
Because this is an additioa betwee� two existing homes, there appears to be no impact to the Critical
Area standards. �
The Site Plan as submitted did not show the adjacent neighbor"s property ta the north. This property
would be the most affected. Based on the GIS data shown on the Area. Mag enclosed with the
Planners Report, the home to the north is setback 10 feet and has aa extended drive way right up to
the adjacent property line and to the edge of the garage. There is some fencing along the property ,�
1in� as well. The drive way in this situation normaUy requires adherence ta City setbacks but may �
have be�n ir�stalled before drive way setbacks were included in the Qrdinance. IIowever, there shoutd
be some concem with d�rainage and snow storage on the area between the two homes.
All signaLures af consent have bee�n reviewed and the Pia��uung Cam�russion may consider waiving the
public hearing. �
December 29, 1994 Case 94-39 Page 2
Criiical Area Overtay District Modified Site Plan Review
In the case of a minor development or change involving a sing�e fa.mily dwelling when the site plan
confornis to the standards of the Critical Area Overlay District, the City Council may review that
request and exeanpt the applicant from applying for a� inappropriate requirements of this Ordinance.
The Ordinance requires significant amount of inforniation pertaining to the total site and consiruction,
much of which ma.y not have a significant bearing on the approval. The site itself actually sits at the
base of the large hill that falls from Rnollwood Lane down to Wachtler. The home and its addition
is not viewed from any sensitive area. in the Critical Area. Submitted plans did not show any
vegetation to be removed nor any significant grading or change ia the flow of water. Because of the
extensive steep slopes that do draia down &om the east, it would be wise to make sure that the
drainage between the two homes, especially with the proposed addition, is handled appropriately.
This drainage investigation would be an appropriate piece of information to be presented to the City
Council for their review. '
Side Yard Variance
The required side yard setback is ten fcet and the request is for a setback of less thaa six feet and as
dimensioned on the submitted plans, the side yard setback is proposed to be five and one half feet.
The plans locate the home and other•site feat�ues but does not indicate how the archite�ural lay out
of the home interior would require the additioa in ttns particular location and configuration.
The City's Pool Ordinance requires the building to be setback ten feet from the edge of the paol.
Based on the submitted site plan, approximately seven and one half feet of home addition is available
r- on the rear of the home with the required pool setback. The plan also indicates that the home is
setback approximately 18 fcet from the side yard. An addition of eight feet ia depth could be added
without requiring a variance. The home dining room addition may have an alternative desiga by
adding both to the north and east sides of the house approximately seven to eight feet in depth
creating an expanded comer to the home. Because no arclutectural plans were submitted, the
applicant may want to explain to the Planning Commissioners the need for the addition as they have
presented it. � �
The Mansfield home is setback 65 feet from Wachtler and the adjacent neighbor to the north is
setback between 95 to 105 feet from Wachtler. The proposed addition will actually set slightly in
front of the home and garage when viewed from Wachtler. Because the adjacent home to the north
has built an extended driveway up to the properiy line, the addition would leave only about five feet
of open space between the two home developments.
The proposed addition does not have any windows facing the neighbor to the north and there should
not be an issue of restricted privacy. The proposed addition is one story with gabled roofs with an
eave that is projected to extend between one and two feet into the proposed reduced side yazd
setback The building material is proposed to be siding material to match the existing home. No
landscaping was proposed nor any augmentation to the drainage pattern between the two adjacent
homes. The reducing of the side yard setback five feet for the entire length of the addition should be
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toaked at carefu�iy because af the neig%bor's full use of their adjacent side yard for the stomge af � '
vehicles, These twa adjacent homes are setback well from Wachtler and the geaeral public will '
pro'bably nat have a direct view of t�us canditian. Without seeing mare detailed architectural plans
it would be hard to determine whether alternatives would be feasi'ble.
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. R�vi�vvv applicant's request and make recommeandatian on variaace and the modified site plaa review
by City Councii.
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We own a four E?${I}"08E1t� tr�-Iev�el home at� 1300 �Wachiier Avenue �
in Mendota Heights.
Our dining area �s at one end'of ciur kitchen, making entertaining
in general d3fficu�t and� a�dinner fior mare:than six i°mpos�si�ble.
As my husband ha"s a 7arge fami7y and mi�ne is��mid-sized, we are
unabl e io have di nner fo1^ fam� 1y membet�s at ai 1. �
Wi �h a 3,800� sq. . ft. hom� � i t i s nat .real �'s�i c not �o�� have a formai
dining room. By adding this room, we wi11 be�able to entertain,
have som� working�spac.e i�n our kiichen and make our home more useable
and saieab.te if we should ever decide to do so. � �
There is no way to add to the back af aur�home withoWt tearing un
the pool decki'ng and the landscaping�that exists. � .
� The obvi ous �. p.1 a�ce.. far� thi s roam is off the ki tchen tp the. �north af
the house, But��requ3res a 5 foot vari�nce in orde� to�make a service-
able size room accprding to the plan.
We request permfission ta have this variance.
Resp,,�ct�ul1y,
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SIGNATIIRES OF CONSENT FOR PARIANCE REOIIEST
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we tiave na at�� eatZons zo r.tiis reques� ana ao ne
written consent and consent ta waiver of pub2.ic
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February 1, 1995
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mansfield
1300 Wachtler Avenue �
Mendota Heights, NIlJ 55118 �
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ma.nsfield:
Your application for a Variaace will be considered by the City
Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting, which will be
held�on Tuesday, February 7, 1995. The Council meeting starts at
7:30�o'clock P.M. here at City Hall in the Council Chambers. You,
or a representative should plan on attending the meeting in order
that your application will receive Council consideration .
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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February 3, 1995
' T0: Mayor, City Council and City Administr
FROM: James E. Danielson, Public Works Direc€(y���/
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SUBJFCT: Case No. 94-38: Skjerven - Rear Yard Setback Variance
DISCIISSION
Mr. and Mrs. Skjerven, 691 Cheyenne Lane, appeared before the
Planning Commission at their December meeting requesting a variance
to construct a three season porch in their rear yard setback (see
attached plans). The Skjerven's live on a substandard sized 1°ot
(95' x 110' or 10,450 square feet) in Delaware Crossing. The
propoaed three season porch was shown to encroach into their rear
yard setback by eleven feet (11').
The Planning Commission'a ma.in concern over thia request was
for the lack of a_hardship. The Planning Commission felt that
because the Skjerven's, if the variance was denied, could construct
a free standing structure that could legally encroach further into
the rear yard than the porch. The Planning Commisaion preferred
the Skjerven's construct an attached porch, therefore a practical
difficulty existed (please refer to December 29, 1994 minutes).
The Planning Commission voted 5-1 (Betlej) to recommend
approval of the requested variance subject to the Skjerven's
reducing the encroachment by changing their porch configuration to
16' x 12' (2' less encroachment) and submitting revised plans
showing the amendment. Note: Plans submitted show a twenty-five
foot (25') front yard resulting in a twenty-three foot (23') rear
yard setback. Engineering staff ineasured the front yard setback at
thirty plus feet (30'+) resulting in an eighteen foot (18') rear
yard setback and a twelve foot (12') variance requirement.
ACTION REQIIIRBD
If Council desires to implement the recommendation, they
should pass a motion approving a twelve foot (12') rear yard
setback variance.
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CAS$ NO.
SRJERVII�i
VARIANCE
94-38:
FOR REAR YARD SFsTBACR
Planning Commission
December 29, 1994
Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Skjerven, of 691 Cheyenne Lane, were
present to discuss their requeat to build a 14 by 14 foot
three season porch which would extend into the rear yard
setback with only nineteen feet (19') remaining between the
proposed addition and the rear lot line. .
Vice Chair Duggan explained that thie home was built after the
adoption of the Wetland Ordinance in 1974. He explained that
no wetlands permits were required of this particular
subdivision or home although it abuts Friendly Marsh Park to
the north. He explained�that City staff has determined upon
reviewing the Official Wetland Map, that the wetlands to the
north lie more than one hundred feet (100') from the propos�d
addition. ,
Vice Chair Duggan stated that the Skj erven' s have received all
signatures of consent. ..
Mr. Skjerven stated it has always been their intent to
construct a porch. He explained that currently they are using
their backyard a basic patio and that due to the marsh, there
is a significant problem with�bugs. He stated that he "°�
understands that the City is� trying to conserve open space and �
that by constructing their porch, as proposed, it will not
infringe on what the City is trying to accomplish. Vice Chair
Duggan. atated what if all other homes want_to do the same as
the Skjerven's. Vice Chair Duggan further stated that more
accurate plans need to be drawn.
Commissioner Tilsen stated that the Skjerven's lot has some
special considerations and that there will never be anything
built on the marsh.
Commissioner Lorberbaum stated there are a number of three
season�porches in this area. She further inquired about
exterior building materials. Mr. Skjerven responded the
materials will be the same as the house.
Commissioner Betlej inquired about the hardship. Mr. Skjerven
responded that the size of his lot is his hardship.
Commissioner Roll pointed out that the home was built within
three feet (3') of the rear yard setback. Planner Uban
pointed out that without this variance, no addition to the
rear portion of the home would be allowed. Uban po�nted out
that a screened gazebo could be constructed without a
variance. He stated that a variance is needed if the addition
Planning Commi.ssion
December 29, 1994
Page 5
is connected to the house, He further stated the size of a
gazebo would be limited to 144 squar� feet.
Comzni.ssioner KoZI stated Ghat Mr. Skjerven ia unable to use
his backyard due to the mo�qui�os. In response to a ques�ion
from Commi�sioner Friel, Public Works Director Danielsan
stated that the Ci�y owns Friendly Hi11s Marsh.
Commissioner Roll noted her concern for setting precedence in
granting this variance. She inquired.if Mr. Skjerven. would
corieider a amaller addition �hus reducing the size of the
variance reques�. Mr. Skjerven st�ated that they had deci.ded
to construct a 14 by 14 acreened parch but that a`16 by 12
porch addi�ion would be an acceptable compromise.'
Commissa,oner Friel s�ated that should a free standing
structure be built, it would have to be at least five fee.t
(5`) from �he house. Fra,el stated �hat if the Commission
insists on the Skjerven's complying with the ordinance and not
granting a variance, the resul.t might be to building a 12 by
l2 free standing struc�ure five feet (5' ) from the house. �-
A brief discussion euaued regarding whether or not the
addition cauld be placed elsewhere. =
Commissioner Friel atated that the " Skj erve�' s' h�ave presented �`:" �
a practical da.fficulty and that they have consented to
minimize the variance request by ma.king the addition 16 by 12.
Com�ni.ssa.oner Lorberbaum noted tha� the Planning Commission
needs to be consistent in granting variances. She stated the
Mansfield'a request for a variance was denied because they
were unable to preaent a hardship. She stated the Commiss.ion
is considering the Skjerven'a variance request based on the
fac� that they are unable to use their backyard because of
mosquitas. Commissioner Friel stated that a detached
structure could be bua.lt which would encroach the setback
reguirement and tha.t this variance reguest daes not seem
inappropriate. Chair Duggan responded that� the Planning
Gommission reviews requests each on their own merit and on a
case-by-case basis.
Commissioner Friel maved
grant an eleven foot (11')
tc� �he applicant reducing
as it extends to the rear
to recommend that the City Councii
rear yard setback variance subject
the size of the thrae season porch
of the yard,
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CONSULTING PLANNEI2S
LANDSCAPE AI2CHITECTS
30D FIRST AVENUE [JC71tTI-f�'
SUITE 210
M1hiNEAPflLIS, l�4N SSr�01
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DATE:
CASE N4:
APPLICA�NT:
LOCATION:
ACTION REQUESTED:
PREPARED BY:
PLANNING CONSIDERA7TONS
Background
December 29, 19�4
94-38
Gordon Skjerven
692 Cheyenne Lane, Lat 8, Block 1
� Delawaze Crossing
Vaziance for Rear Yazd Setback
C. John T.Tban
A single family home on Cheyenne Lane is owned by the Skjerven's who wish to buuld a three season
parch addition anto the rear of their home. The subdivisian and home were bui2t after the adoption
of the Wetland Ordinance in 19�4. Na wetland permit was required of this subdivision or home
althaugh. it abuts Friendiy Marsh Park to the narth. City staff has determined upon revi�vving the
Official Wetland Map, that the wetlands to the north. lie more than 100 feet from the proposed
addition The Official Map is nearty 20 years ald and may not reflect actuat wetiand boundaries based
on new delineation techniques. Hawever, the ordinance is based on the Official Wetland Map until
the map is amended.
The proposed 14 by 14 foot three season porch extends into the rear yard setback with only 19 feet
remaining between the proposed addition and the rear lot line. The rear yazd is at the top of a bluff
that then stopes down to the Friendty Marsh Park farming a strong physicat separation between the
Friendly Marsh Pazk and the subject progeriy. Because of Friendly Marsh Park, there are na
residences that back up to this properiy. AII af the requested signatures have been obtained and the
Planning Commissian may consider waiving the public hearing.
Rear Yard Variance
The proposed addition would require an eleven foot variance from the 30 foot rear yard setback. The
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front ofthe home is setback 25 feet from Cheyenne Lane with a home that is approximately 50 feet
deep. Although the site plan indicates that a screened in porch additian could be added to the side
yard, the applicant has expressed problems with a side yard lacations for the porch. The Planning
Comrnission may request the applicant ta review these constnzction design decisions for additional
clarification of the request. -
The u�rteriar siding is proposed to be masonite, which I assume matches the existing stnzcture. There
is no indicatian of de�tai�s of the building material that would include calar as it relates to the primazy
sttuciure. The proposed addition is only one story and is fairly small in comparison to the rest of the
home wluch appears to be over 3,040 square feet in size, Screened in parch additions come in a
variety of size and applications, some of which would not create a 14 faot depth that is shown by the
apglicant.
Qther similar situatians have been reviewed by the City in the past and can be looked at for
comparison purpases. Two recent rear yazd setback variances (94-34 Grilz and 91-37 Keithn) have
been approved in Delawaze Crossings on Decorah Lane. In Case 94-34, a 4 foot rear yazd setback
variance was`approved for a living space addition. In Case 91-37, a 2.4 foot rear yard setback
variance was approved far a pariolporch addition. These are similar sized praperties as the
applicants.
The applicant's desire to have a screened in porch is quite obvious and the e�rtensian toward the open
space to the north is a logical desirs on #he part of the applican�. In #Ius case, the home has been buili
within 3 feet of the rear yard setbacl5 and without a variance no addition to the rear portion of the
home would be allowed, Perha.gs with a different design the screened-in gorch could be piaced on
either side of the home. Far exaumple, a 13 foot wide parch could be built on the east side of the
,� home in the back portion af the iot. T1us Iocation would s�till provide views to the rear portian of the
property and could enjoy the summers morning sun and would be cooled from the hot evening sun.
Since it is di.fficult to determine a specific hardship for this praperiy, the reque�t. shauld be discussed
with the applicant to determine if there aze reasonable alternatives. Based an other variances given
in the neig�borhood, the eleven foot vaziance requested is in e�ccess af what has been set as a normai
adjustment based on prior approvals.
Action
Review applicant's request and make a recommendation to the City Council.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Case No. 94-38 �
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JAN-11-1995 12�51 FROM HCMC ADMIN
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Date: 11—Jan-95
To: Gity of Mendota Heighis, ATTN: iGm Biaeser
From: Gordy Slqerven
Because of wark commitments� we are unabfe io attend the city council rneeting
to request a verience for a three season perch. 1 wauld like to request a •
cantinuance until the next meeting. Thank yau.
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We, Gardy and �ane Skjerven, have liued at 691
Cheyenne Lane for over eight years. We are requesting a
variance to build a three seasan parch'on the back af our
home . •
We have saverai reasons that we would Iike to add a
three seasan porch. We currently have a cement patio on
the proposed site. The patio has limited use due to
mosguitoes. We wauld like to add more space to our hozne
for aur family. A three � seasan porch would add value to
aur home and_the neighborhood while not abstructing the
view of the��marsh far our neighbars. As the parch faces
� the Frieridly Hills Marsh it does nat invalve being too
- c3ose to neighbaring structures.
-� -To build the three seasan parch on the west or east
side af our home wauld not be a wise deci.sian. dur
property is only 9S feet wide, a rather narraw iot.
� A porch an eithsz side facing the street would look
unsight`ly. It also is not adaptable ta the split level
. stple af our home. To build ti�e parch on the east side
. wauid nat aliow us to enjoy the evening sun. The house on
the west�side of our'propery, b97 Cheyenne Lane, was built
14 feet from the property line. Ta bui2d an��the west. side
wauld be too c3ose to their house and infringe on their
' 'privacy. �
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����1 reasans to build a three seasqn porch an the back of our
harne, our lot length is onlg 11Q feet. A variance would be,
required ta allow us to build within the 30 feet setback.
= We•feel we should be granted th� variance so that we may
enjay our hame more whiie not infringing,upo� the rights af
aur neighbors. .
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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We the undersigned have reviewed the plans ior ��20� r�/ �.3�A�}�.
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December 22, 1994
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Skjerven
691 Cheyenne Lane
Mendota Heights, NIlJ 55120
Dear Mr . and Mrs . Skj erven :
Your application for a Variaace will be considered by the Planning
Conunission at their next regularly scheduled meeting, which will be
held on �'hursday, December 29. 1994. The Plan.ning Commiseion
meeting starts at 7:30 o'clock P.M. here are City Hall• in �the
Council Chambers. You, or a representative should plan :on
attending the meeting, in order that your application will receive
Commission.consideration. �
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. �
Sincerely,
Kevin Batchelder
Administrative Assistant
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February 1, 1995
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Skjerven '
691 Cheyenne Lane
Mendota Heights, NIl�T 55120
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Skjerven:
Your application for a Variaace will be considered by the City
Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting, which will be
held on Tuesday, FeYiruary 7, 1995. The Council meeting starts at
7:30 o'clock P.M. here at City Hall in the Council Chambers. You,
or a representative should plan on attending the meeting in order
that your application will receive Council consideration . �-.
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Sincerely,
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Adminiatrative Assistant
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February 3, 995
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FROM: James E. Danielson, Public Works Diree�����
SUBJECT: Case No, 94-4p: Bjorklund Development Company
Subdivision and Variances
nISCUSSION
The Planning Commissian conducted public hearings at their
December and Januar�r meetings to consider an application �rom
Bjorklund Develapment Company to develop the 6.5 acre Swan�on si`te
1,oca�ed at the southwest corner o� Lexing�on Avenue and Orchard
Place inta seven large singZe �amily I.ats. �
There were eleven Planning Commission cancerns raised at the
December meeting and the hearing waa continued to January �Go allow
the Developer ti.me to address them. Two of the most difficult
issues were, master development or road planning for the area and
agreemen� wit�h the landowners ta the south (Rolf's) on use of part
of their proper�y for roadway purpose�. Neighbors to the sauth
desired cul-de-sac optians whereas the Olin's and some neighbors
along 4rchard desired through street options, Several possible
area development plan� were prepared and ...presented by the
Developer. Option E Master Plan was the preferred plan as it could
be developed in the future as either a cul-de-sac,or a thrcaugh
street.
The Bjorklund's were unable to conclude negotiations wa.th the
Rolf's because Mr. Dave Bjorklund has been aut a� town �or some
�ime and it is his project. In Mr. Dave Bjorklund's absence, the
Rolf' s have been mee�ing with Mr. Dick Bj orklunc3, Jr, and have come
�o a preliminary understanding. They signed a letter indicating to
the City tha� they both believe tha� they would be able to conclude
�heir negota.ations before t�he City Council meeting. To date, we
have not heard whether that agreement has been.finalized.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to •recommend
approval of the Swanson's Second Addition preliminary plat subject
to the following conditions:
1. The plat showing additional right-of-way dedication on
Lot 7.
2. That sewer/water easements be shown on plans.
3. That the storm water retention pond easement be included
on the plans.
4. That a Conservation Easement document be submitted to the
City Council.
5. That Slope Protection Easements be shown on the plans.
6. That custom grading of each individual lot be shown ,on
the plans.
7. That right-of-ways be sixty feet (60').
8. Formal notification that the Rolf's and Bjorklund's agree
to a thirty foot (30') right-of-way on the Rolf property
for the new road leading into the new "Swanson proper.ty
subdivision".
9. The plans reflect tree preservation measures.
10. Show landscape easement along Lot 4�protecting the lilac
hedge. �
11. That specific home setbacks for Lots 5 and 6 be
identified on the plans.
ACTION REQIIIRED ,
Review the proposed subdivision with the developer and then if
Council desires to implement the Planning Commission's
recommendation, pass a motion approving the subdivision subject to
future actions required by the Developer relative to the Planning
Commission' s conditions being formalized in a Developer' s Agreement
and that the Agreement also addresses all the other standard City
requirements such as park dedication fees, developer's escrow,
public improvements, maintenance of the center island and any other
conditions that Council may desire to include.
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PLANNING REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO:
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LOCATION:
ACTION REQUESTED:
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PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
Background
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Bjorklund Development Company
Southwest Corner of Orchard Place and
Lexington Avenue
Additional Comments on Adjacent Property
Development Impacts
C. John Uban
Last month the Bjorklund/Swanson property subdivision proposal was reviewed with some concern
on the impact of development on adjacent properties. The affected properties are the Olin and Rolf
properties. The adjacent properties are affected by the proposed road pattern and extension of
utilities. Three development exa�mples were submitted at the last Planning Conunission hearing. Plan
A showed a road looping right in front of the Rolf property and over into the Olin properiy using
some adjacent properiy to the south. Based on comments of adjacent owners, this plan was not
preferred.
Plan B showed twin cul-de-sacs, one serving the Rolf properry, but required the demolition of the
Rolf house. Plan C also showed that same cul-de-sac with a loop road through the Olin property
down some steep slopes to the City park area and then back over to Lexington. This extensive road
system is unlikely to be built as it would not be affordable to some of the affected property owners.
Since that meeting with the Planning Commission the City staff and myself have met with the Olin's
and they have submitted another option for consideration. This option is an 850 foot cul-de-sac
serving 141ots. This cul-de-sac is longer than the 500 feet recommended in the City Subdivision
Ordinance but since the ordinance states that 500 feet is the normal recommended length, special
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conditions can exist where the City may approve a longer cul-de-sac. What is important here is to
understand the ramifications ofthe Bjorklund proposal as it affects the adjacent properties. In doing
so, there should be a clear indication of what will be the preferred eventual development pattern for
these adjacent properties. Road access is the primary issue and the following are my general
comments about a long cul-de-sac.
Cul-De-Sac Review
The Olin property is basically a large hill that rises from Orchard Road up to the existing home and
back down to the wetlands on the south side that face City Hall. Although a platted street exists from
Hunter Lane, this has never been built because it contains very steep slopes and significant wetlands
within the ROW. Also to complete the loop into the Olin properiy, wetlands and significant
alterations to steep slopes would have to take place. The City does not anticipate a public road on
this platted ROW from Hunter Lane.
The Olin property must either develop as a long cul-de-sac from Orchard or be directly connected
through the Rolf or Bjorklund development. The long cul-de-sac creates some concern for fire and
safety access, but is not an uncommon condition that is found throughout the metropolitan area. The
cul-de-sac would also have a fairly steep approach from Orchard with a grade of 8% or more for
about 300 feet. The cul-de-sac would provide access with the least amount of grading and
disturbance to trees and does not require the cooperation of adjacent land owners. Also the cul-de-
sac forms the most logical development pattern for the hill top and steep slopes to the south. The cul-
de-sac also as proposed bends to the east and offers a future opportunity for the Rolf property if
necessary to gain access. This would have to be agreed upon and appropriate assessments and land
dedication anticipated by any other future users of the Olin cul-de-sac.
Based on the general land forms in the area and the development patterns that have taken place
individual cul-de-sacs for this area of town appears to be a logical development pattern to pursue.
Because the single family homes will enter onto Orchard Road, that road may need improvement
some time in the future to accommodate additional traffic. It is anticipated that between 100 and 150
trips per day would be added to Orchard Road. Typical City streets can accommodate several
thousand trips per day and the addition of the Olin properiy will not overburden Orchard Road.
When considering approval and recommendations for the Bjorklund properiy, the Planning
Commission should develop criteria for the future development of the Olin property. Acceptance and
recognition of a long cul-de-sac as shown in the Olin plan gives the greatest flexibility to azea
development and offers certain assurances to property owners that they can develop their land on
their own time table in the future.
Action
Reference the Planning Commission's recommendations for the Olin property when the Bjorklund
subdivision is moved forward to the Council.
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Bjorklund Development Company
Southwest Corner of 4rchazd Place and
Lexington Avenue
Subdivision Approval with Variances
C. John Uban
_ Bjorklund Development Campany proposes�to develap a 6.5 acres pazcel (farmerly known as the
Swanson Properiy) as singla-family home sites. The proposal shows seven platted lots including the
original homestead with lots ranging from 21,632 square feet ta 38,428 squaze feet. All af the lots
exceed the minimum 15,000 required size
,All of the general information required in the subdivision ordinance has been submitted except for the
plan indicating existing conditions wiihin I54 feei of properiy. Some bomes are not shown around
the perimeter of the properiy and need ta be included to give the Planning Cammission a more clear
view of development impacts on adjacent praperiy.
The plan proposes to save perimeter trees which is ane af the general directions given by the City
Council in prepazation of the new City Tree Ordinance. The review of this praject may bring up
issues #hat the Plamning Co�unission may wish to include in the futurs Tree Ordinance.
At the last meeting Mr. B}orkiund had with City sta� it was requested that he t�iik with the adjacent
neighbors to resalve access and develapment issues. To date, .we have no indicaxion that this
cammunicatian has taken place. In the past, the City has insisted that every devetaper in this azea
consider master planning access and develapment to enable adjacent lots to develop without long cul-
d�sacs. In general, tha City of Mendota Heights in reviewing subdivisions needs to make sure #hat
December 16, 1994 Case 94-40 Page 2
there is access to parcels. Also future development must provide safe and effective public streets and
access to utilities. Mr. Bjorlclund has not provided such an overview which will in the course of this
planning review, raise some unanswered issues in regard to development alternatives with adjacent
properties. The Planning Commission will also note that part of the proposal shows a public street
coming off of Lexington Avenue wluch is partially on the adjacent properiy to the south that is owned
by the Rolf family. Issues of assessments, right-of-way dedication/condemnation, and potential
property development need to be considered at this time. Without these issues clearly before the
Planning Commission, it may be wise to ask for additional information to be presented at the next
Planning Commission meeting.
Notices have been mailed by City staffand a public hearing will be necessary.
Su6division Review
This general area has been studied in the past as other developers have expressed interest in single-
family subdivisions. Doctor Olin to the west and the Rolf property to the south as well as some other
properties that abut the general area ar.e affected by this planning. These past plans had shown
connecting roads from Lexington into the Olin parcel which also gave access to the Rolf parcel. This
would eliminate long cui-de-sacs and provide looped circulation and utilities. Without coordination,
development will take place by extending long cul-de-sacs into areas with less efficiency and more
difficult utility connections.
The Bjorklund plan originally showed a cul-de-sac coming off Orchard Place, �but preliminary
engineering found that the slopes were too steep in that area.. The proposal now is to bring the cul-
,: de-sac, which is over 500 feet in length, into the site from Lexington. The design at present shows
part of the right-of-way on the Rolf properiy. This will require cooperation from the Rolf family, or
anticipated condemnation of right-of-way by the City. Another alternative is to move the right-of-
way totally onto the Bjorklund property.
The site itself sits at the corner of Orchard Place and Lexington Avenue and is mostly wooded.
Along Lexington, in the northeast comer is a small ponding area that is fed by the ditch along
Lexington Avenue. Rising above that ponding area are steep slopes over 18% in grade which contain
woods of cottonwoods and boxelders. The plan generally shows development away from the steep
slopes except for one small spot along the north edge of proposed Lot 4.
A soil survey and tree survey has bec,m included with large pine trees located in the open field around
the existing home. The objective of the proposed plan is to retain as many trees as possible which
has been adequately done along the east �nd west perimeter of the property. Some lazge lilac bushes
are removed along the southern edge of the properiy to accommodate the cul-de-sac road
construction. ,
The grading limits on the plan not only show grading � for the road itself but for each individual
housing pad. Some of the pad grad'rng would remove additional trees and is more extensive than may
be necessary. I suggest that the actual grading limits be set for the road and utilities and let each
December 16, 1994 Case 94-40 Page 3
home custom grade the site to maximize the retention of existing trees.
The building pads are shown at a variety of setbacks from the road and cul-de-sac. In part this is due
to the desire to retain trees, but also, the developer has proposed some of the lots to have a deeper
setback due to the narrowness of the neck of the lot as it abuts the cul-de-sac.
The Subdivision Ordinance requires that lots that are.over 200 feet deep or larger than 30,000 square
feet be restricted in further subdivision or the plans must provide appropriate access and lotting
pattern for a future subdivision. The developers indicated that no further subdivision is planned for
because of the expense of the lots, as each lot is designed to be larger than the City standard. It is
recommended that a covenant or conservancy easement be placed over the large lots and attached
to the property title to restrict future subdivision. Also, a pondin,g easement should be placed over
the general ponding area along Lexing#on Avenue. The City Subdivision Ordinance also requires
slope protection easements for all of the slopes over 18%. This will provide protection from any
contemplated construction in the future.
Although grading limits were shown attd erosion control measures were indicated, the only tree
protection noted was plastic tape around the preservation area. A snow fence erected before any
construction and kept in place until each lot is landscaped will provide much better tree protection
measures. These � of ineasures will poss�ly be included in the City's tree preservation ia the Tree
Pre.servation Ordinance. Erosion control methods are included and no wetlands have delineated on
the properiy. The subdivision plan did not indicate any general landscaping that would accompany
the development to offset the removal of trees. No entraace monument sign was shown or the
landscape treatment of the entrance median before the cul-de-sac.
Additional right-of-way has been included in the plat for Lexington Avenue and the plat contains
nornial utility easements. Easements to loop utilities to the west and to the Olin properiy need to be
shown along the southern border of the subdivision in such a fashion as to nuss the existing trees in
that area. The grading plan shows the cul-de-sa.c road will have an 8% grade for a portion leading
up to the cul-de-sac end. Although the subdivision ordinance limits the grade to 6%, the ordinance
allows the City Engineer to review the grade and recommend an exception if the topography warrants
the steeper slope. Because of the lay of the land and the goal to retain trees the City Engineer has
reviewed the conditions and recommends the steeper road grade of eight percent.
The existing home that is incorporated into Lot 7 shows that a garage will be re-located on the
properiy. The proposed slopes on the grading plan are quite steep between the home and the cul-de-
sac. Details of the garage location and the entrance drive way in combination with tree protection
should be included in the preliminary plat.
The center island at Lexington Avenue is generally not recommended by the City Engineer due to
City maintenance problems. If the developer proposes a Home Owners Association which would
maintain the island, there would be less concem on the City's part. If such an island were not to be
maintained the City must have the right to come in and remove the island and assess the affected
properties for that work. _-
The sanitary sewer shown to the north is 480 feet of pipe. The best design in the opinion of the City's
Engineering Department would be a connection to the east (I,exington). This would be 600 feet of
pipe that allows for service to the Rolf property and a stub could be added to the west for the rest
December 16, I994 Case 94-40 Page 4
of the Rolf lot and the Olin properiy as well. If this were not done, Rolf would have to extend a
separate line approximately 500 feet for service. Obviously, the City would like to ha.ve the least
infrastructure serve the most properiy and the Rolf service should be considered.
The watennain should be 8" D.I.P., not the 6" that is shown, also it should be looped to Orchard and
a stub to the Rolf property for future service. A stub should also be extended to the Olin property.
Before the proposed road can be approved with its narrow right-of-way of 55 feet and its location.
across the Rolf property, the properiy owners and the City should have a clear understanding of each
parties responsibility and long term plans. At this time, we have only had the plans from Mr.
Bjorklund for his property. Hopefully new information from the affected adjacent property owners
will be presented to the Planning Commission during the public hearing.
Variances
Subdivision variances as addressed in Section 9.1 need to show special conditions of the site that
deprives reasonable use of the land. These variances should not be detrimental to other property and
should be only enough to correct the inequities suffered under these special conditions. Because of
the steep terrain and wooded character of the site, variances can be considered to derive the best plan
possble. Variances are needed for Lots 5 and 6 because they do not have the 100 foot width at the
30 foot setback. These are flag lots that are similar to some ofthe lotting patterns that have been
approved in the past such as the Carmen Tuminelly subdivision at H'ighway 110 and Interstate 35E.
Saving trees and the better siting of liomes to the topography are special conditions that may wazrant
a flag lot. Both of these lots are in excess of 30,000 square feet and the proposed setback is 70 feet
from xhe cul-de-sac. This increased setback needs to be recorded on the plat to control future
development.
�' The cul-de-sac is over 500 feet in length and a variance would be required for it as well. The cul-de-
. sac is proposed to be 55 feet in width on its approach with a 110 foot diameter instead of the required
120 feet for the end ofthe cul-de-sac. Once again this is to help �nimi�P grading and save trees on
the site. The lot lines around the existing home need to meet or exceed all of the setback
requirements in the ordinance. As shown, the existing home does meet the required setbacks except
for the garage.
Action
Hold a public hearing and take testimony from adjacent land owners. Either �nake a recommendation
with conditions to the City Council or continue the public hearing with a specific request for
additional information and issue resolution from the developer and adjacent properry owners.
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612/452-3434
January 19, 1995
City oF Mendota Heights
Planning Commission
1101 Vic�oria Curve
Mendota Heights, Mn. 55118
Planning Commission:
This letter is to inform the Planning Commission that
we are in good faith negotiating to resolve the thirty foot
right—of—way on the Rolf property, for the new road leading
into the new "Swanson property subdivision". Our intention
is to resolve this before the City Council meeting. We
believe the new road is in the best location and is also the
best design. Dave Bjorklund is out of town until February
5th and wants to be here to finalize it. Thank you!
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January 11, I995
Mr. Dave Bjorklund �
Bj orklund Devel.opment Company
2511 Dodd R.oad
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Dear Mr . Bj ork3.und :
This letter is to Eorma.Ily natif�r you that the PZanning Commiesion
upon conducting a public hearing to consider your request for a
subdivieion and varianees at their December 29, 1994 mee�ing moved
to continue the public hearing to 8:00 P,M. on January 24, 1995.
The Planning Commission took this action in order to allow time for
you ta complete the following actions: �
1. Revise plat to show additional right-of-way dedica.tion on
Lot 7. Comm�i.saioner Friel suggeated that the developer
meet with the entire neighborhoad and discuss glans for
accese to each development. •
2. Sewer/water 8asemen�s be shown designating size for
future developmenta. � _
3. Ponding area clarification - shaw easement an topos.
4. Subnu.t a Conservation Easement documents protecting woods
for P2anning Cammission review.
5, Submit a Stope Protection 8asement for Planning
Com�ni.saiau review. �
6. .,�Determine if custom. gradi.ng for each lot is acceptable.�
7. Full s3.xty foot {60' } raadway and one hundred twenty foat
(120') cul-de-aac right-of-way is required
8. Submit evidence of an agreement with the Rolf's
concerning right-of-way from their property. A Letter of
Inten� wauld be acceptable evidence.
9. Submit a tree preservation plan that shows only trees
needed for road construction being removed and describe
how remaining trees will be pratected.
10. Show landscape easement along Lot 4 pratecting the hedge
line aiong ea�t o� lot Ia.ne.
11. Have specific home setbacks cailed out for Lots 5 and &.
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In order that this revised information may be reviewed by the
Planner and etaff prior to the PZanning Commission meeting, it will
be neceasary to eubmit twenty (20) copies tb the City by Wednesday,
January 18, 1995. Should you have any ques�ioas regarding the
Plann.ing Commiasion meeting ar this request for infarmation, please
contact me at 452-1850.
Sincerely, �
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RE: L�ttex of Intent
We prapose to develop an aproximately 6.5 acre parcel of land,
farmerly known as the Swanson grogerty, located at the Southwest corner
of Orchard PZace & Lexington Ave. Our proposal show� 7 lots plat�ed on
this site ranging in size from 21,632 sq. ft. to 38,428 sq. f�. �'his design
minimizes loss of trees and vegetation, along w�,�h providing for future
develo�en�. by adjacent l.and awners to the South and West, This future
developm�nt could be acctamp2ished with a road that comes off our stree�
to the South or Southwest.
Qur app3.ication for a variartce from #-he required 3 00' width a� �he
30' se�.back for lots 5& 6 is based on the following 4 hardships:
1) The uni.que and unusual topography of this site.
2j Our desire to preserve the large pine �rees and e�cis�i.ng
hedge and tree rows i.nhibits standard lot canfigurations.
3) In an effor'� ta preserve the exi.sting Swanson home a�. its
presen� location and provide for future develagnent per
the City's request, aur prelirni.nary plan would r�,quire
greater fror�t yard setbacks on twa lots, which would not
be unusual for their size and scope.
4} Requiring the standard i00' x 150' lats would necessitate
grading the entire site,d�stroying most of the existing trees
and vegetation.
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Bj orklund Developrnent Company
Da�id R. Bjorklund/C�'O
City o�r
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MIIVIO
TO: Jim Danielson and
Public Works Director
FROM: John P. Maczko
Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Swanson 2nd Addition Proposai
Bjorklund Construction
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December 21, 1994
Kevin Batchelder
Adminstrative Assistant
DISCUSSION:
I have reviewed the plans submitted for the above proposal and the only concern I have
with the development would be that the watermain be 8" in diameter in lieu of the 6" as
proposed.
Should you have aay questions, please contact me.
JPM:dfw
cc: Tom Lawell, City Administrator
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF HEARING
December 14, 1994
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Mendota
Heights will meet at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon as possible
thereafter, on Tuesday, December 29, 1994, in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota, to
consider an application from Bjorklund Development Company for a
subdivision and variances to required lot width which would create
six residential lots on the following described property:
Beginning at a point on the East line of the NE 1/4 of Section
27, Township 28, Range 23, distant 214.5 feet South of the
Northeast corner thereof ; thence continuing South on said East
line a distance of 495.0 feet to a point; thence West,
parallel with the North line of said NE 1/4 of said Section,
a distance of 685.0 feet to the point of beginning; EXCEPTING
THEREFROM, that part platted as Swanson's First Addition; Also
EXCEPTING THEREFROM, that part described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Fast line of the NE 1/4 of Section
27, Township 28, Range 23, distant 214.5 feet South of the
Northeast corner thereof; thence continuing South on said East
line a distance of 121.0 feet; thence West, parallel with the
North line of said NE 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 287.0
feet; thence North, parallel to the East line of said NE 1/4,
a distance of 121.0 feet; thence East and parallel to the
North line of said NE 1/4, a distance of 287.0 feet to the
point of beginning.
More particularly, this property is a 6.5 acre parcel that is
located at 1130 Orchard Place on the southwest corner of Orchard
Place and Lexington Avenue. �
This notice is pursuant to City of Mendota�Heighta Ordinance
Nos. 301 and 401. Such persons as desire to be heard with
reference to the proposed Subdivision and Variance will be heard at
this meeting.
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
Auxiliary aids for disabled persoas are available upon request
at least 120 hours in advaace. 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 aot be possible
on short aotice. Please coatact City Admiaistration at 452-
1850 with requests.
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December 22, 1994
Mr. David Bjorklund
Bjorklund Development Company
2511 Dodd Road ,
Mendota Heights, NIlJ 55120
Dear Mr. Bjorklund:
Your application for Subdivision and Variances will be considered
by the Planning Commi.ssion at their next regularly scheduled
meeting, which will be held on Thursday. December 29, 1994. The
Planning Commission meeting starts at 7:30 o'clock P.M. here are
City Hall in the Council Chambers. You, or a,representative should
plan on attending the meeting, in order that your application will
receive Commission consideration.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Revin Batchelder
Administrative Assistant
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February 1, 1995
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Mr. Dave Bjorklund
Bjorklund Development Company
2511 Dodd Road
Mendota Heights, NIl�T 55120
Dear Mr. Bjorklund:
Your application for a Subdivisioa sad Variance will be considered
by the City Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting,
which will be held on Tueaday, February 7, 1995. The Council
meeting starts at 7:30 o'clock P.M. here at City Hall in the
Council Chambers. You, or a representative should plan on
attending the meeting in order that your application will receive
Council consideration �.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
K�'^".-' (�c����--
Revin Batchelder
Administrative Assistant
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cc: Paul McGinley
1101 Victoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1ViN • 55118 452 � 1850
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To: Mendata Heights Planning Councii
From: Ralph and Pamela Nardstrom
1139 Orchard Place
Mendota Hei,ghts, IVfinnesota 55118
Date: January 5, I995
Subject: Swanson Subdivisian
We wauld like ta, take this opportunity to congratulate the Planning Council on a very
professional approach the night of Thursday, I7ecember 29th, in handling the variaus issues that
came before the cauncil. The council addressed, gave suggestians, and provided future direction
for each case. �
We are aIi resistant to change, but we knaw that eventuaiiy these properties , Swanson 1 Olin /
Rol� r�vill be develaped. In regard ta the Swanson subdivision, iuture access will need to be :
addressed for the devetopment of the Ratf / Ulin properties. In making accommodations at this
time far futzire traffic flow of these subdivisians, hardship cases {long cul-de-sacs) will be reduced
1 etiminated. The Otin property needs to have access to Lexington Avenue where the majority of
traffic will need to flow, thus allowing the develapment to stay within the city code of SQ4ft. long
cul-de-sacs meeting the needs for schoal bus safety and ernergency accessibility. �
4ur home is at the end of the Olin driveway and wouid appreciate your attention in addressing
this future traffic flow to eliminate the nsed for a very long cul-de-sac onto Qrchard Place when
the Olin property is developed.
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To: Planning Commission �
From: James Olin
Regarding: 1140 Orchard Place
Dear Commissioners,
I have submitted two planning sketches which represent potential land development
for my property located at 1140 Orchard Place. Both of these plans assume the City of
Mendota Heights does not require egress to my property via Lelcington Avenue.
In the past I have worked diligenfly with the City Planner, staff inembers and
neighbors to develop a comprehensive plan that included all the adjoining land. The
preliminary comprehensive plan is the possession of Jim Danielson.
It is certainly my hope that you will consider this comprehensive concept prior to
approving a final plot map for the Swanson Addition. I am, of course, willing to
continue working v�nth the neighbors and city staff in order to produce a comprehensive
plan agreeable to all parties mcluding the police and fire department. But m lieu of
that, I will continue with my own preliminary plan placed solely on my properly.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
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�ames R Olin
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January 18,1995
Mr. James E. Danielson
Director of Public Works
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Re: Bjorklund - Mendota Heights
Loucks Project No. 94-160
Dear Mr. Danielson:
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ENGINEERS
SURVEVORS
DFSIGfYERS �
ARCHEOLOCISTS
This letter is in response to your letter of January 11, 1995. We are responding to your
items therein, via our resubmission of materials today, in the following manner:
1. Extra right-of-way (shown on plat). We have reviewed neighborhood street
circulation and available d�velo�able land in detail and are trying to set up a
neighborhood meeting. `
2. Sewer/water easements - shown on plans as we have discussed.
3. Retention pond design and easement - on plans.
4. I deduced from the Planning Commission discussion that this was to be handled via
restrictive covenants on the lots (no further subdivision) which we shall do at the
sale of lots.
5. I also gathered from the Plaruung Commission that this protection was to be
accomplished through the City's review of site plans for each home construction.
6. Custom grading of lots is fine and the plans reflect that.
7. Right-of-ways have been redesigned to 60'.
8. This letter of intent is being worked on between the Rolfs and the Bjorklunds.
9. The revised plans reflect the tree preservation measures.
7200 HEMLOCK LANE, SUITE 300, MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55369-5592
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Mr. James E. DanieLson January 18,1995
City of Mendota Heights Page 2
10. Easement on plans.
11. Setbacks are on plans.
If you have any questions on these issues, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
LOUCKS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Paul J. McG' ey, R
Director of Surveying
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
February 1, 1994 �
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admini�l�
FROM: James E. Danielson, P. .
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Pagel Road Walkway Issue
BACKGROUND:
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Council received a request from Mr. Jim Losleben to install a sidewalk along Pagel
Road with the Friendly Hills Street Reconstruction impmvements (see attached letters). The
Engineering Deparfinent has completed an analysis of that segment of the project and submits
the following comments for Council consideration. ��
DISCUSSION:
Pagel Road is not part of Friendly Hills however the existing road surface is in very
poor condition and it would also be the only road ia the area remaining to be reconstructed if
not done along with the Friendly Hills project, so it was included. The abutting property
owners were notified of the Friendly Hills hearings and did not participate in any of the
discussion, so we are unsure whether they are for or against the project. The e�dsting roadway
surface is very narrow (20-22 feet wide) which would be cause for a pedestrian to feel
uncomfortable when vehicles are present. With this project we originally proposed to widen
the street to the City's standard width of 33 feet, however if we do this, there are a number of
trees that would have to be removed and steep driveways that would he made steeper and more
d,i.ff'icult. We therefore propose to nanow the street surface to between 27-30 feet wide. This
width will allow us to save most of the trees and make some driveways work better.
Walkwav
Because of the existing trees, fences, bushes and grades in the area addi.ng a separated
walkway would have a significant impact in the area and be costly. As an alternative we
propose to paint a 4" solid white edge line three feet from the curb along the east side of the
road to provide an"on the street" walkway.
Keokuk Lane/Pagel Road Intersection Lowering
Keokuk Lane cunently is stopped at Page1 Road and is at a steep grade which causes
problems for motorists each winter. With this project we promised to look at lowering
Keokuk to remove or improve that problem. We will be able to lower Keokuk by
approximately 2-3 feet which should accomplish that goal.
Bus Parking/Shelter
We are designing a formalized parking area. to be installed on the south side of Keokuk
between Pagel and Dodd Roads. The question is one of cost. The pavement area costs will be
minimai however, to rua a curb and gutter section around the parking area will cost
approximately $3,000 +.
MCTO (Formerly MTC) will install a bus shelter at no cost if there are 40
passengers/daily Monday through Friday. This site does not meet that threshold. MCTO also
normally does not install shelters at la.yover points because buses are normally available there
for longer periods for people to wait ia. They did say that they would have some old shelters
available in March and that they would donate one to us if we decided to install it at our own
elcpense.
RECOIVIlVIENDATION:
Because of the constraint�associated with the construction of Pagel Road, I recommend
that the walkway be established as a three foot wide "on the street" painted walkway.
ACTION REOUIItED:
I will be prepared to give a short presentation and discuss this pmject with Council. I
have also sent a copy of the memo to Mr. Losleben with an invitation to attend the meeting
and be iavolved in the discussion. After the discussion, Council needs to give guidance on
whether to make any changes to the currently proposed plan. If changes are made the Council
should consider inviting residents on Pagel Road to comment on any revised plan that would
include a walkway.
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815 Hazel Court
Menaata Heights, l��innesota 55120-1626
�'hone (612) 686-9547
Fax (612} 686-033b �.,
January 30, 1995
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
ATTN: Mayor Charles Mertensatto and Council Members
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Subject: Friendty Hills, Pagel Raad and Hazel Court Street Reconstruction - Job # 9221
Improvement #92, Project #6
Dear Mr. Mayor:
I am in suppart of your Friendly Fiills, Pagel Road, Hazei Court recanstruction project and
believe a number of comments and addil�ons are appropriate ta the project. Thase carnments and
additions are as follaws:
i. The intersection street level ofPagel and Keokuk shautd be lowered. The
intersection of Keokulc and Pagel is significantly higher than the intersection of Keokuk and
Pueblo, which is only 100-150 feet east of Keokuk and Pagel. This high rise intersection at
Keokuk and Pagel presents a safety hazard for driving and causes sigY�ificant diff'iculty in stopping
and starting durirtg the winter. The intersection Ievel of I�.eokuk and Pagel should probably be one
or two feet above the intersec�ion level oi Keoktik and Pueblo Drive for safe dm�ing conditions.
2. Because of the significant housing tievelopment in the Marv Anderson Addition,
there are now appro�rmately 35 homes, with two cars, traveling on Pagel. This has become a
hazardous place for pedestrians to wallt, and I sfirongly urge a walk-way be i�stalled on either the
west or east side of Fagel Road. This would alleviate the hazard of walking along Pagel.
3. Because many buses (school buses and ci.ty buses) park on a short section of
Keokuk between Highway 149 and Pagel Roaci, I stron;gly recommend a separate bus parking area
be built along the short section of Keokuk Road sa that the buses, adults, and childrert, can load
and unload and wait in a safe area. I arn not suggestYng a park and ride type of arrangement, just a
simple, safe area for the buses to park for loading and unloading passengers. Alsa a shelter wouid
be apprapriate since many tirnes in the winter mornings I see yQung cltildren shivering to the bones
while waityng far the bus. I suspect some of the adul#s are shiv�ring just as much, but do nat show
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Please advise if these additions can be included in the �project.
January 30, 1995
Also I understand the resurfacing on Hazel Court will now be approximately $800 per lot,
not approximately $1450 per lot as stated in your November 21, 1994, notice. Please ad�rise if this
is correct.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. If these suggestions are not acceptable,
please ad�rise so that I can bring some neighborhood people to your next meeting and we will
discuss these suggestions in more detail.
Best regards,
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J es P. Losleben
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P.S. I addressed these same issues to you in a letter dated 11/2/93. I did not get a formal response
at that time. See attachment for copy of that letter.
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JAMES P. LOSLEBEN
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Mendota Heights, MN S� 12Q
{612} 454-3103 - Haine Fl�one
(612) 686-9a47 - �usiness Phaae
November 2, 1993
Mayor Charles Mertensotto
City of Mendota Heights, MN
11Q! Victoria Curve
Mendota Heiglits, MN 551 I8
Subject: Friendly Hitts Street Impro��ements
Dear Mayor Mertensotto:
I�a�ould iike ta formally submit ti�cse canunents for the record regarding the
Friendly Hills street improvements.
I reside at 81S Hazel Court and am requesting your consideratian of including the
Hazei Court area for resurfacing as part of tlie Friendly Hi11s Project. 3im Danielson
indicated tl�►is a�ould cost approrimately $1,�00 per lat because we already have curbs and
gutte'rs. Tiierefare, it might be a good time tfl coordinate resurfacing the Hazel Court area
�vith any recoustructian of Pagel Road.
In regard to Pagel Raad, I would su�est a pedway be put along Pagel Road to tie
in to the ped��ray system, which was implen�ented in Bridgeview Shores. This would be a
continuatio�� of our pedway program of cauiccting neighborhoods,
A major area of concern to me is d�c intersection of Pagel Road and Keokuk. It
presently rises 4 or 5 feet from all directio��s ta reach the top of the intersection. I wauld
strangly suggest that intersection be cut do��r� to a grade similar to what is at Pueblo
Drive, then m�lta Keokuk a tl�raugli street al�d i�ave a stop sign at Pagel north and south.
Additionall}�, Pagel narth of Keokuk sliould be disconnected at the dangerous intersection
where Dodd Road and Hightivay 11 Q cozuiect. There is only one house on that section af
Pagel and the access could be redirected back toward the intersection of Pagel and
Keakuk.
0►ae additional suggestion �vould be the constructian of a bus stop on the short
section of Keokuk between Pagel and Dadd Road. Sufficient space is availabie to make a
full bus turnlround. This is a very activc; comer for school buses and city buses.
Construction of the bus turnaround woutd tremeudously enhance safety £or both young and
old.passengers wanting ta baard buses at diat location. I�t�ould also suggest a shelter �vith
some type of l�eating system be installed so tiiat tiie yaung and adult bus passengers have a
safe a��d �v�rm location. As far as I czn tell, this is the most active bus baarding location
in Mendata Heights. Therefore, Ict's c:ncoura�e additional use and niake it safe and
comfortable.
Lettcr to Mayor Charles Mertensotto, Cit�• of Mendota Heigl�ts
November 2, 1993
Page 2
Tha�il: }�ou for your consideration of these ideas and enhancements to the Friendly
Hills Improvement Project.
Sincerely,
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February, , 1995
To: Mayor, City Council and City Administrato
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assi
Subject: Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course
Building Permit Review
Mr. Michael Cashi , Mr. Alan Spaulding and Mr. Paul Lyons have recentiy purchased
the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course and have met with City staff to review their plans for
impmvements to the course and the Clubhouse. They will be applying for a building permit ia
order to remodel an existing storage area into a kitchen facility and to e�and the existing
deck/patio. City Council reviews all building permits for commercial buildings. (Please, see
attached letter of intent and site plans.) �
The new owners desire to remodel the clubhouse in order to enhance the food and
beverage sales and provide their guests the option of light meals and snacks. They also desire
to install a new deck off the existing patio on the front of the clubhouse. Their attached letter
also describes some of the landscaping improvements that they have planned for the future.
They have also addressed the issue of the parking at the Par 3 Golf Course.
They are requesting that the City allow them to operate ._with the existing parking,
however, they have aiso provided a sketch plan that demonstrates where parking could be
expanded, if necessary. This would require replacement of the existing putting green and some
additional expenses.
The new owners will be present on Z�esday evening to present their plans and to answer
any questions that City Council may have.
ACTION REOUIRED
Meet with the applicants. If the City Council desires to approve this request for a
building permit, they should pass a motion authorizing the Cade P.aforcement Office to issue the
building permit if all building, fire and health code requirements have been met.
February 1, 1995
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Recently our limited liability partnership, Mendota Golf
L.L.P., consisting of Michael Cashill, Alan Spaulding, and
Paul Lyons, purchased the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course.
It is our sole intention to continue to profitably operate
the Mendota Heights Par'3 Golf Course.
We have many exciting plans for the Mendota Heights Par
3 Course. In 1995 we are focusing our energies primarily on
the remodeling of the club house, but we will also be making
some aesthetic landscaping changes in the high visibility
areas of the golf course. For the future, we.have more
extensive landscaping plans for the course, most of which are
scheduled for the 1996 and 1997.seasons. We also have some
innovative marketing and business concepts which will
increase the amount of play during the slow times of the
course without increasing the amount of play du�ing the peak
times.
Our 1995 bugingse pian for the Mendota �eights par 3
Golf Course includes remodeling the club house in order to
promote food, beverage and equipment sales. In 1994 over
35,000 rounds of golf were played on the Mendota Heights Par
3 Golf Course. Because this total can be increased only by a
small margin, we are trying to increase our gr.oss revenue by
increasing the average sale to each customer. We intend to
accomplish this by giving our golfers the option of having a
snack or light meal at our club house before or after a round
of golf . �
In order to offer our customers the opportunity to be
served food, we found it necessary to make some minor club
house improvements. The improvements planned for the club
house include the follo��ing: changing the existing 9' x 17'
storage structure into a kitchen, installation of a twenty-by
thirty foot deck overlooking the course with tables and
umbrellas; the addition of a sliding patio door to be used as -�
access to the deck, new carpeting, a new food counter, new
lighting, ceiling fans, and a new wood ceiling will complete
the remodel of the existing structure. Giving the club house
a cleaner, warmer and more appealing look. These
improvements will enable us to increase the average sale,
thus, enabling us to operate and maintain a successful golf
_ course without ancreasing the amaunt of customer traffic.
Our long term plans for improving the course will begin
in 1995, and will increase in the fallowing years. In•1995
we w�ll be installing new decorative tee box signs,
landscaping �he area between the club house and the parking
1ot, and adding approximately fifty trees of around ten feet
tall throughout the caurse. In the future, aur iarger
pro�ects include the widening and leng�hening of many af the
holes, elevating some o� the tee boxes, and adding trees and
landscaping to the entire course.
For our business strategy, we hope to increase the
number o� rounds played on the cour�e by creatively�.marke�ing --
leagues which will play during the off peak hours-. We will
also be marketing ta area companies, to wham we�will offer
corparate golf tournaments, with golfing cante�ts, prizes and
fully catered meals. In the pa�t, the management has
canducted league play during the busy caurse time such as
weekends and week nights. Zt i� aur intention to eliminate .
league play on weekends and reduce league play on weekday •�
evenings. These times will then be availab2e for local
resident� to enjoy the golf course without a lengthy w�it,
and it will also reduce tra£fic and parking during these peak
times.
The entire remodeling of the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf
Course is being conducted in 100 percent caoperation with the
City of Mendota Heights Planning Department and the Minnesota
Department of Health. We are adhering to,all af their rules
and regulations as well as a11 of the State building codes.
Peters and Assaciates has been selected as aur general
contractor and will be performing all wark und�� the appraval
of the appropriate building permits,
We are very excited, and we look farward to having a
terrific summer in 1995. Over the past year we have worked
very diligently an developing a complete golf course plan
which incorporates the successes of the past with same
creat3ve new ideas far �he �uture. We would like to thank
the Mayor, all of the City Cauncil Members, and City Planners
for working with us in developing a plan that will work far
both the eommunity�and the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Caur�e.
Sincerely,
/��'�ar�����
Michael E. Ca�hill
Mendo�a Golf, L.L.P.
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PARKING
During the planning proccess of this project, it has
been brought to our attention that the availability of
parking could become an issue. Keeping this concern in mind,
we have attempted to structure our business plan to address
this concern.
We have studied information £rom the last few seasons,
and have found that the weekday evenings and also weekends
have been the busiest times. Further study has led us to
believe that this has been caused by attempting to conduct
league play during those specific times which are busiest
with open golf._ As a result we have decided to restructure
the existing league structure. • Weekend leagues have all been
moved to different times, and we have reduced the amount of
weekday evening leagues. First this allows more golfing �
opportunities to Mendota Heights residents, but more •
importantly this will reduce the amount of traffic during
these peak times. � �
In addition, the food items that have been added to our
menu are being marketed as a snack or light meal before or
after a round of golf. All of our food items will be served �
in baskets with waxed paper,.and are not intended as a meal •
which would encourage a lunch or dinner crowd. The
additional food and drink offerings are a vehicle for us to
increase the average sale to each customer, and thus ,
increase revenues without increasing the amount of golf
course play and traffic.
Initially, we would like the City of Mendota Heights to
allow us to operate with the current parking sit-uation. The
golf course has been in operation for 33 seasons in apparent
harmony with the city and local residents, and the plans that
we have made for the golf course are minor changes intended
to spread out the play without increasing it at the busy
times. However, should the parking situation at the Mendota
Heights Par 3 Golf Course get worse we feel that there are .
certain options available to us to create more parking. In
the event that'parking should become a problem we would work
with the city to determine what the best alternative parking
methods are, and implement these plans.
The most practical available option would be to add on
to the existing asphalt parking.lot in the area which is
currently the practice putting green. The practice putting
green could then be placed on the east side of the club
house, directly in front of the proposed patio. This would
create an additional 15 parking spaces at a cost of
approximately $35,000.00.
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February 2, 1995
T0: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tom Lawell, City Administ
SIIBJECT: Discuss Deer Overpopulation Concerns
INTRODIICTION
The City has received from a number of land owners in the
Somerset Area (property bounded by Dodd Road, Wentworth Avenue,
Delaware Avenue, and Marie Avenue) a petition requesting
permission to allow restricted deer hunting on their collective
properties. A copy of the petition and a map showing the .
represented land parcels (approximately 87 total acres) is �
attached. � ,
BACRGROUND
From time to time the City has been approached by various�:
residents regarding their concerns with deer overpopulation '
within Mendota Heights. Concerns expressed include excessive
browsing and damage to vegetation, public health concerns related
to Lyme's Disease, and traffic safety concerns due to accidental
deer-vehicle collisions. �
In the early 1990's the City participated in a Deer
Management Task Force which was comprised of representatives of
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), various
anima.l rights groups, and the cities of Bloomington, Burnsville,
Eagan and Mendota Heights. Ms. Ridder served as the City's
representative to the Task Force for a number of years. The
final recom-mendation of the Task Force called for a three year
Alternative Deer Control Program which included some hunting of
deer in the Minnesota River area, including Fort Snelling State
Park which is located within Mendota Heights. The three year
program wrapped up in 1993 and, according to the DNR., no
additional hunts are planned for this area in the near future.
Deer overpopulation concerns, particularly in suburban
communities, are increasing throughout the Metro area and the
nation (see attached news article).
DISCIISSION
Unlike the Alternative Deer Control Program, this request
for permission to remove deer involves privately owned land only
and the hunting would not be open to the public. Instead, the
land owners have worked through the DNR and the Metro Bowhunter
Resource Base to design a restricted hunt which would safely and
efficiently remove a specified target number of deer from their
property. Attached please find reports from both the DNR and the
Metro Bowhunter Resource Base outlining the specifics of the
planned restricted hunt. `�
In order for the landownere to undertake the described
restricted hunt, it will be necessary for the DNR to grant
permission to hunt deer out of season. As described in the
attached report from Jon Parker, DNR Area Wildlife Manager,
normal deer hunting season expired on December 31, 1994. As
further described in the report, the DNR. would be willing to
consider an extension of the deer hunting season until April
1995 in order to accommodate the landowners request.
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In addition, in order for the DNR. to consider allowing deer
hunting out of season within Mendota Heights, they have asked the
City for a description of our�deer management program, a target
deer population goal for the area in question, and a letter
requesting permission to take 10 deer from the subject area
between now and April 15, 1995. .
Of course, the City's primary concern related to this
request is public safety. Police Chief Dennis Delmont has
reviewed the recommendation of the DNR. and the �Nletro Bowhunter •
Resource Base and finds the proposed program acceptable. In �
order to insure that the Police Department is fully informed of
activities on the property, Chief Delmont has requested'that the
Police Department be part of the hunter orientation meeting
described in the proposal and that copies of all records related
to deer removal from the property be forwarded to the Department.
Given the close proximity of the Dodge Nature Center to the
subject area, I have been in contact with Dr. Gregory Lee,
Executive Director, to discuss this issue with him. As described
in the attached letter from Dr. Lee, deer overbrowsing has also
been cause for concern at the Dodge Nature Center and he sees the
issue as one which is difficult, but necessary, to address.
Currently the cities of Eagan and Sunfish Lake allow bow hunting
within their boundaries.
ACTION RE4IIIRED
If Council
area who signed
restricted hunt,
and authorizing
Minnesota DNR..
desires to allow the private landowners in the
the petition to proceed with the described
it should pass a motion approving the request
staff to submit the necessary paperwork to the
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We, the undersigned property owners, support and encourage
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control of the deer population�on and around our
We have reviewed the deer control recommendations
the Department of Natural Resources and the Metro
Resource Base dated December 15, 1994 and consent to
property used to conduct the described deer control
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December 15, 1994
Kathleen and Robert Ridder and adjacent properties
Request for Deer Populatian Control
Report to the Mendota Heights City Council
sy:
Jon Parker, Area Wildlife Manager
MN Dept of Natural Resources
1200 Warner Road
Saint Paul MN 55106
Phone: 772-79 81
The Complain� Mr. and Mrs. Ridder complain of excessive damage to
natural and landscaping vegetarion due to deer browsing. They are also
concemed with the potential for deer-vehicle collisions in the neighborhood.
They feel that the deer population is. increasing, along with the associated
problems. They do not believe that deer repellents and/or standard or electric
fencing are practical or feasible solutions to this problem.
I have inspected the properties and observed evidence of extensive deer
browsing. The Ridders and, reportedly several of their neighbors desire that
the deer population be reduced. They would prefer to allow selected, skilled
archery deer hunters to kill the excess deer.
Deer Populations. Table 1, attached, shows substanrial increases in
Mendota Heights' deer population from 1990 through 1994. The estimated
popularion outside of Fort Snelling State Park has increased from less than 1
deer per square mile to 9.5 deer per square mile. Following are the numbers of
deer actually observed in the vicinity of the Ridder property: 1990 - 0; 1991 -
3; 1992 - 0; 1993 -11; 1994 - 20. In addition, in 1994 we observed 6 deer on the
Dodge Nature Center, just east of the Ridder property. Assuming that we can
observe 75g6 to 90% of deer actually present, I would estimate that the 1994 .
winter population on the Ridder property was 22 to 27 deer and the popularion -'�
of the Ridder plus Dodge Nature Center properties was 29 to 35 deer. The �- "`
acreage which might be considered "deer habitat" in the area bounded by Dodd
Road, and Wentworth, Marie, and Delaware Avenues is a maximum of 160
acres. thus the deer density last winter was estimated at 88 to 108 per square
mile. If the adjacent Dodge Nature Center (another 160 acres) is included, the
density is esrimated at 58 to 70 deer per square mile. These are high deer
densities, similar to those experienced in other ciries which have instituted
deer population control. I would estimate that with reproducrion last Spring,
the deer density could be 25 to 40 percent greater this winter. Thus there may
be as many as 27 to 34 deer in the Ridder property vicinity this winter - over
100 per square mile. This could be verified by aerial survey.
ReCommendatlon. I recommend a winter deer density of 1 S to 2 S deer
per square mile in residential areas such as this. Actually, deer densities in
the order of 5 to 10 per square mile might be necessary for the benefit of
natural vegetation and the needs of residents. However, I believe that 15 to 25
per square mile is a reasonable starting point. Bloomington and Edina have
adopted this goal; Minnetonka decided on 35 per square mile. My
recdmmended density would require that the deer popularion in the vicinity of
the Ridder property be reduced to 4 to 6 deer. Even at lower densities, there
would be varying levels of deer damage on the properties, but such damage
would be easier to control with repellents and fencing. The potential for deer-
vehicle collisions would also be reduced but not eliminated.
I believe that archery deer hunters can safely, effectively, economically, and
humanely reduce and maintain the deer population in this area. If several
adjacent property owners agree to this control, there should be an extremely
low probability of non-participating homeowners observing the activity. We
would prefer that this be done during the regular archery deer hunting
season, mid-September through December. However, if the City feels that this
problem needs to be addressed immediately, DNR would most likely issue a
special permit to the City to allow archers to take deer from January through
April, 1995. All deer would be turned over to DNR and donated to food programs
and non-profit organizations. Deer could also be taken using bait and before
or after normal shooting hours. We would be reluctant to issue such permits
after this year, since regular, controlled hunting is probably feasible.
With this report is a proposal for deer population control on these properties,
prepared by Mark Graham on behalf of the Metro Bowhunter Resource Base. I
have worked with Mark, and representarives of the other major bow-hunting
organizations in developing this concept and proposal. This group is
responsible, conscienrious, and dedicated to demonstrating that bow-hunters
can be used as effective deer management agents. This group managed a very
successful deer control program during the regular hunting season of 1993 in
the Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
I recommend that the City determ.ine, with sufficient public discussion, the
need to control deer populations. If control is deemed necessary, the City must
set a goal deer popularion for the properties discussed above. The City should
prepare a simple plan outlining their preferred long-term deer management
program. If deer population reduction is desired, the City should request a
permit from DNR to allow the taking of a specific number of deer with bow • _..
and arrow from January 1- April 15, 1995. I would recommend that the _ -_
permit be requested for 10 deer. The request would be in the form of a letter,
including the management plan, to me. Issuance of the permit takes a very
short rime and there is no permit fee.
Other options include: No Action; "sharpshooting" over bait or after trapping
the animals; and hunting with firearms. Trapping and relocating deer will
not be permitted by DNR Deer populations in other parts of the state are high
already; translocated deer suffer high mortality; and these deer may cause
damage in the translocation area. Deer contraception is theoretically possible,
but it is not currently available for this situation. In addition, contraception,
even if it is proven effective would reduce the population very slowly, mostly
due to car-kills.
' FRORd AOTH GHAHAM �INC. (THU)12. 15' 94 15:27 /ST. 15:26/ N0. 3360289-755 P. 3
� PROPOSED 1VIETH4DO�OGY FOR T�IE MENDOTA HEIGT�TS,
` `J�SOMEitS�T AREA DEER N�.NA►GEMENT PROGRAM
• Prograrn will utilize volunteer bowhunters from the Metro
Bowhunter Resource Base who have completed an accredited
bowhunter education course and have passed a shooting prof ciency
test.
• Shooting will be over one to three bait sites tha� will be strategically
selected to concentrate activity in the less populated portions of the
target properties. .
• Shoo�ing will be from pre-seiected elevated stands at or near bait�
sites, � �
• Shooting times will be limi�ed to mornings (one hour prior �o one
hour after sunrise} and evenings (one hour pr�or to one hour after
sunset), with the majority of activity in evenings to coincide with
peak deer movement, - - - -
• Shooters at any one time will be limited to a maximum of five.
• Any/aal deer coming to bait sites will be taken. Vt�hen present in - -
numbers, target priorities will be 1) the largest antlerless deer;
2) antlerless deer; 3) antlered deer.
• Deer wilI be removed from the area via trailers and/or covered
vehicles. Field dressing .will take place off site.
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• Deer will be rocessed and meat donated�at no e�: ense to the city
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or landowners.
FROM ROTH GAAHA�f I NC.
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• An orientation meeting will be heId with participating Metro
`' � Bowhunter Resource members to famiIiarize them with the area and
specific shoot requirements i.e., parking�area; travel routes to
stands; deer removal procedures, etc.
• Detailed records will be maintained for the number and type of deer
seen and harvesied, hours on stand and similar data.
• A project coordinator wil� be named to manage all aspects of the
shoot and to provide a contact for landowners, DNR and City
� o�cials.
-'ablel . Observed and Eetimated Deer Numbers in the City of Mendota Heighte including Fort
�nelling S�ate Fark and Lilydale, 1990 - 1994.
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SURVEY DAfiE
1/94 1/93 � 2(92 1/91 2/90
Mendota H�s. "City" ��
Count 63 50 22 2h **4
Estimate 84 67 29 32 5
Area (sq. miles) 8.8 8.8 8.8 8.8 9.2
Density {per sg. mile) 9.5 ?.6 3.3 3.6 0.5
Lilydale
Caunt 4 0 0 0 NC
Estima�e 5 .
Area 0.4
Density 12.5
Ft. Snelli.ng St. Park @
Count 0 24 C! I4 22
Estimate 32 '.. - 19 � 29
Area 2.0 2.0 ' 2.0
Density 16.0 9.S 24.5
Tatal
Count 67 74 22 38 26
Es�imate 89 99 ' 29 51 34
Ar�a 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.2 � 11.2
Density 7.9 8.8 2.5 4.6 3.8
##`Includes Lilydale {0.4 sq. milesj and Mendota. � _�� �
**Includes 1 deer in Lilydale
@ Only that gor�ion af the Park in or adjacent to Mendota Heights.
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PRE5l47ENT
Decembe�c I 5, � 994
l�r. Tom Lawell
City I�ia�ager
City af Mendata Heights
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Tom:
Followi.ng are Metro $owhuntex' Resource $ase rccommendations for
the Somerset area de�r management program. Thesc have becn
reviewed by Jon Park�r of thc Department of Natural Resources. rOn
will be delivering his finrlings and recornmendations tomorrow
morning. -
Should you have any questions or wish ta discuss any of the
recommended program elements, please give me a call.
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Mr. Greg Lee
Dodge Nature Center
i795 Charl�on Avenue
Wes� S�. Paul, NIl�7 55118
Dear Greg:
As we have discussed in the past, deer overpopu].ation and
overbrowsing continues to be a concern wi�hin Mendota He3.ghts.
Ownera of aereage in the area bounded by Delaware Avenue on. the
east, Marie �ivenue on the �ou�h, Dodd Roaci on the wes� and
Wentwor�h Avenue on: the north have been particularly �roubled by
the propert�r damage being caused by the deer papul.atian. I �
believe sim3.lar problems have been experienced at the Dodge
Nature Center as well. °
In response to this situation, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ridder ha.ve
asked the Department of Natural Reeources and the Metro .
Bowhunters Resource Base to develop recommendations to help '
manage the deer herd in the area. At�ached pZease-find copies of
the reports recently received from these two arganizations.
I am intereated in your response to these recommendations as
they may positively or negatively unpact the Dodge Nature Center,
Currently our Palice Depar�men� is reviewing �;he recommendations
from a public safety sGandpoin�, but I am also interested in
hearing from you abaut the ecol.ogical affecta of such deer
cont�rol measures.
I would appreciate hearing from you either in writing or by -••
telephone prior to January 12, 1995. Thank you in advance for- �-�
your review of �his ma�.erial.
Sincerely,
CITY OF MEND TA HEIGHTS
Tom Lawell
City Administrator
Enclosure
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WEST SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55118-3800
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r =' � Tom Lawell
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FOUNDER 1101 Victoria Curve
OLIVIA IRVINE DODGE Mendota Heights, MN 55118
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FRANK 8 TIFFANY
PRESIDENT
INGRID CONANT
ALMA DERAUF
KIMBERIY DODGE
OLIVIA I. DODGE
THOMAS DODGE
ELIZABETH S. DRISCOLL
CLOVER EARL
OLIVIA C. FORD
WILLIAM HUEG
HORACE H. IRVINE, III
CATHERINE N�CHOLSON
TIMOTHY M. OBER
HOWARD OLSON
DANIEL PENNIE
aEOROE C. POWER, JR.
GINNIE RECORD
ROBERT RICK
VICENTA D. SCARLETT
HUGH SCHILLING
STEVEN TOUREK
WILLIAM WEST
GREGORYJ LEE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOFi
Dear Tom:
In response to your 30 December 1994 letter on the proposed deer hunt in Mendota
Heights, let me first say that you have my sympathy, for it is a very difficult issue for any
municipaliry to have to address, but one which it is increasingly clear has to be addressed.
In response to your question about how the proposed hunt will impact the Dodge Nature
Center, all of the scientific and wildlife management information I have gathered on this issue
indicates that reducing the density of the deer population'down to levels of less than 20
deer per square mile will have a positive effect on the non-deer inhabitants of the Nature
Center, both plant and animal. At high densities, deer overbrowsing destroys habitat for bird
and other animal species. High deer densiry also reduces native plant diversity. �
Another reason for concem with high deer populations in urban areas is the evidence that
links.deer densiry to risk of acquiring Lyme's disease. This emerging evidence appears
compelling. While Mendota Heights and West St. Paul have not yet become endemic areas
for the deer tick that transmits the Lyme bacteria, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
staffs' evaluation is that Northem Dakota County is ripe to become an endemic area. I can
provide you with extensive research literature that demonstrates that a large deer herd
increases this risk.
I do not have a recommendation for what procedure to use in reducing the herd, but do
agree with Jon Parker that contraception is not now effective, much as I wish that it were.
There is an unpleasant issue that any organization considering deer control measures
should recognize, and that is that in the absence of predators and with the fantastic ability of
deer to reproduce, effective control of deer will require an ongoing annual commitment to
killing them. While it may be necessary, I do not enjoy the thought of deer being killed. Mr.
Parker's recommendation "that 15 to 25 per square mile is a reasonable starting point"
therefore concerns me because in tiis preceding sentence he states: "Actually, deer
densities in the order of 5 to 10 per square mile might be necessary for the benefit of natural
vegetation and the needs of residents." Since deer populations can be expected to double
each year, maintaining a density of 5-10 per square mile would require killing only one-
quarter to one-half as many deer each year as would a density of 20 per square mile.
Therefore, in the interest not only of biological diversity and public health and safety, but also
to reduce the number of deer that have to be killed each year, I suggest that if the city
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proceeds with deer control measures it adopt a 1ow deer density target and try to aitain it as quickly
as possible. Not only will that limit the problems caused by deer; it will aiso, aver time, limit the
amaunt of hunting required. Haff-measures may only lead to main#enance oi a"hunter's paradise."
Please call me if I can be af further assistance.
Sincerely,
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G o J. Lee �
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Executive Director
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July l, 1863, never make it more than 6
inches tall. In the town of Irondequoit,
N.Y., (population 52,700) a 1,OQ0-acre
park and arboretum has been stripped
bare of exotic plantings, the golf greens
are full of holes and 100 cars a year are
damaged in collisions with sliadowy ob-
jects that prowl the roads at night.
Once a rarity, the American white-
tailed deer is now a full-fledged men-
ace—"rats with antlers," some disgusted
suburbanites have taken to calling them.
From a mere 500,0{?0 at the turn of the
century, the deer population now stands
at 20 million and growing. Deer are
showing up in places they haven't been
seen for a century or more, invading sub-
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divisions and eating shrubs, raiding farm-
ers' orchards and fields and sending sales
of deer fence, repellents and ultrasonic
whistles for car bumpers soaring.
But ecologists are finding that deer
are more than just a nuisance to home-
owners. "There are dramatic ecological
changes as deer populations grow," says
wildlife biologist William Porter of Svr-
acuse University. Rare plants and ani-
Road death.A�i irrcreasi�tgly comnron siglrt
mals, and even entire forests, are now
threatened as hordes of voracious deer
plunder the food chain.
Habitat change. All this is part of a
worldwide population explosion of deer
species, from moose in Sweden and red
deer in Scotland to elk in America's
Western parks. TouQh enforcement of
conservation la�as, bans on hunting in
suburban areas and the disappearance of
prcdators such as woives and mountain
lions are part of the explanation. But the
most dramatic change has been in the
av<iilabic habitat for deer. Deer are
"�vecdy" species that readily exploit the
fresh �rowth of voung, recently disturbed
forests. With suburban development,
"the fragmentation of forest and farm-
land into a combination of the two is
ideal for white-tailed deer," says Porter.
When the to�vn authorities of Ironde-
quoit, a suburb of Rochester, banned
hunting in 197S, the deer quickly began
to take over. Besides damaging cars and
plantings, tl�e estimated 500 deer run-
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ning through the tawn soan exhansted
available food and began to show signs af
starvation and extrsme stress—vezy low
weight, little body fat and paor repzo-
ductive success. "It just got to the point
that it was intolerabie," says I.awrence
Myers of the New York State Depart-
ment of Environmental Canseivation.
"Mast of these cammunities e�eri-
encing deer problems go through a se-
quence," observes Porter. "First, the
deer are wondeziui, and that's why we
maved here. Ne�ct, there aze
too mauny, and what we need to
do is get rid of a few of them
and give them goad homes.
They eventually get to the
point where they say, `I.et's get
someane, in here to shoot
them as quickly as possble.' "
The spreafl of Lyme disease,
which is carried by deer ticks
. and which has been on the rise
as deer populatians graw, has
added to theis ungopularity.
In Irondequoit, a citizens'
task farce was finally appoiunt-
ed to make recammenda-
tians. The committee con-
cluded that there was no
alternative but to cutl the
herd. Af#er a legal ehallenge
by the Hnmane Society of the
United States was turned
back, potice officers were
hired to carry out the shoot;
80 deer were shot in 1993,160
Iast year and 240 will be shot
this wimter. The meat is do-
nated to charitable organiza- Chow up.
tions.lfie cost has been sev-
eral hundred dollars per animaI shat.
But, Parter azgues, the costs af doing
nothing are probably much greater: The
average deer-car collisipn costs $2,000.
The ecological casts, though, may be
incalculable. Animal-rights groups fre-
qnently present the issue of deer man-
agement as simply one of human incon-
venience. "Many people comfortably
live in regians highly populated by
deer,"� states a parnphlet produced by
the Fund far Animals that urges hozne-
owners to adjust their attitudes.
Many ecologists beg to differ. "At a
locaI level, you can put a fence around
it ar put deer repellent on the yew in
your frant yard, but that isn't a viable
solutian at a larger scale," says botanist
Wiliiam Alverson of the i7niversity of
Wiscansin, His studies of old-grawth
Wisconsin foxests found that the domi-
nant hemlocks and white cedars have
faited to repraduce; the deer simpty
gabble up alt the seedlings that emerge.
"The changes due to deer aze so slow
that it's not obvious to someone driving
by in a car," he says, "[but) at the re-
gianal ievel, hemlock farests are becam-
ing rarer and rarer." An exception is
the Menominee Indian reservation in
northern Wisconsin, where intensive
hunting—both in and out of season—
has held deer to about 8 per square
mile, vezsus 20 in other Wisconsin for-
ests and as much as 20{} in some hard-
hit suburbs.
A study by William McShea of the
Smithsanian Institution documented
seedlings of many of the key species of
trees that make up the forest. "A lot of
the woads yau see now are woods that
grew up 44 years ago when there were
no deer," he notes. �
The bigcall. Porteccalcuiates thatwith-
out any hunting, @ear populations wauld
be five times what they are at present.
For areas where public hunting is not an
aption, the best alternative may be a cull
that removes the entire deer population.
Biologists had believed that whenever
deer were reduced in one arrea, deer from
sunroundizig areas wauid simply drift in
and iill the empty slots. But
Porter found that deer tend to
be highly conservative, stick-
ing to Ehe territary where thay
were born and maintaining
contact with ather members of
their sociat group. Aboat 5
gercent af the females da reg-
ularly migrate, but that means
that a cull may be necessary
onty once every 10 to ]5 years.
Nonlethal alternatives have
been tried in some areas, but
the casts have been stagger-
ing. Trapping and rernoval—
assuming that someone can
be found who wants to take
the animais—co's#s $600 per
head, Contracep'tion by surgi-
cal implants or .immunization
requires treatment of at least
80 percent of tlne entire fe-
male populatiori ta be effeo-
tive, at a cost of $SOCI to $1,Q00
a head. "At Get.tysburg, there
are 800 deer, 500 females, so
yau've got to get 4Q0 fe-
males," says Porter. "TeII me
where you're gaing to get a
quarter of a mitlion dollars a year ta do
that? I had one woman from Long Island
come up to rne at a conference and say,
`We'd really like ta do something about
our deer problem and we've raised $80Q.'
That's just not going ta do it.°'
In the long run, changes in farest man-
agement znight be effective in limiting
deer numbers. Leaving mare of a forest
undisturbed—either by setting aside
large btocks, probabiy at teast 50,000
acres, where no cutiing is allowed or by
concentrating timber harvests in large,
single clear-cuts rather than many small
cuts—can reduce the amaunt of forest
"edge" that deer prefer. But with deer so
numerous that they are wiping out 100
percent of the young seediings in some
areas, just getting tp the goint where for-
ests can be left alone is a prablem. "Right
naw," agrees McShea, "hunting is the
onty tool avaitable." ■
Their consumption af fresh growth has hurt forests.
other worrisame ecatogical changes as
deer take aver. McShea built suc "excla
sure" fences around 10-acre plots in Vir-
ginia's Shenandoah Nationai Park and
the adjacent George Washington Na-
tional Forest and compared the animal
life inside those plots with that in simiiar
azeas where deer had frea access. In years
when aaks graduced a smalt acorn crap
and faod was scarce, competition with
deer caused the number of squirrets,
chipmunks, flying squirrels, woad rats
and mice in the unfenced plots to drop to
as little as 10 pezcent of the nurnber
found in the deer-free exclosures.
In two af the exclasures, rare migra-
tory songbizds not seen elsewhere in the
forests unexpectediy began to appear as
weli; McShea specutates that by destray-
ing the low-iying plants af the forest un-
derstory, the deer have elirninated the
habitat for the insects the birds feed on.
Like Alverson in Wisconsin, MeShea
has faund a near tatal absence of young
BY STEPHEN BUDIANSKY
� U S.NEttS & WORLD REPORT, NOVEMBER Zi, i99�t
To:
From:
5ubject:
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MII��O
F bruary 2, 1995
Mayor, City Council and City Adminis
Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assi
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Request by CellularOne to Install Antennae on Water Tower
DLSCUSSION
On January 17, 1995, Mr. Ted Olson, Property Manager for CellularOne, attended a
Pre-Application Conference with John Uban, City Planning Consultant and staff. Mr. Olson
visited to discuss available sites in the I-35E and I-494 vicinity for locating cellular telephone
antennae. In particular, Mr. Olson was interested in the possibility of locating antennae (3)
on the City's Water Tower. Mr. Olson was instructed to visit with City Council to seek
permission to install antennae on the Water Tower prior to filing any Planning Applications:,
He has requested aa appearance on the City Council's agenda to discuss this possibility witli
City Council. (Please see attached 7anuary 20, 19941etter of request.) .
Radio, TV and transmission towers are a Conditional Use in the "I" Zoning District;
where the water tower is lacated. An application for a Conditional Use Permit would have �'
to be processed to locate additional antennae on the Water Tower, if City Council permits
CellularOne to proceed with this request. Mr. Olson indicated that they would like to install
three (3) antennae and that it would be necessary to construct a building, approximately 12'
by 22', to house radio and antenna equipment.
Mr. Olson has indicated that another option for lacating the desired antennae would
be to purchase property ia the vicinity aad mount the antennae on a monopole of
appmximately 125' in elevation. Mr. Olson has indicated that CellularOne would be
interested in combining with the existing U.S. West equipment building and providing
additional storage space in the same fashion as the existing U.S. West building.
Attached you will find a January 23, 19951etter to Mr. Olson from myself and a
Apri126, 19941etter to Mr. Bernie Wong, of U.S. West, from Tom Lawell, City
Administrator. These two letters provide some recent background information on the current
rental arrangements with U.S. West NewVector. U.S. West NewVector cunently operates
cellular telephone antennae and an equipment building on the Water Tower site.
ACTION REQUIRED
Meet with Mr. Olson, of CellularOne. Consider his request to install cellular
telephone antennae on the Water Tower and provide staff with any appropriate directions in
response to this request..
January 20, 1995
Mayor and City Council Members
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victory Curve
Mendota Heights, MN. 55118
Honorable Mayor and City Council:
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Minneapolis, MN 55406-1218
Tel: 612-711-1660
Fax:612-721-4770
CELLULARONE°
IMAGINE NO LIMITS'
On January 17, 1995, I attended a meeting between staff inembers of the City of
Mendota Heights and Mr. John Uban, the City's Planner.
At that meeting we discussed the possibility of Cellular One making application
tQ the City of Mendota Heights allowing the installation .of Cellular antennas
and construction of an equipment shelter on and near the City's water tower.
More specifically, Cellular One proposes to install panel antennas (similar to
those already existing) on the water tower. The equipment building will be
designed and constructed to match the nearby existing building. It could even
be attached to a portion of that building, creating a"one building" look. Rent
would be commensurate with that already being paid by US West at the site,
however, rents would be pro-rated based on the number of antennas, as we
will use fewer antennas to accomplish our needs.
oQ,��,e All parties at that meeting concuned that this location would be the "first
�, L3 ��choice". Cellulaz One's engineers will need to conduct "drive tests" in the area
to make a final determination as to acceptability of the water tower. Should
these tests prove unsatisfactory, we will need to explore other locations in and
around this general vicinity. Some of these alternatives may require a self
supporting monopole and free standing building.
I was instructed to address a letter to you, the Mayor and Council, requesting
that you open a discussion at your next Council Meeting ��regarding, in
principle, this project. The end result of that discussion will give staff and
Cellular One direction as to how to proceed with our proposal.
I will be in attendance at that February 7th meeting to answer any questions
that may arise.
Sincerely,
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Ted Olson
Property Manager
cc: Kevin Batchelder
Jim Danielson
John Uban
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Jaauary 23, 1995
Mr. Ted 01son
CellularONE
2515 24th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
� Dear Mr. Olson:
In response to your request for inforimation on the rental rates ia effect for the U.S. West
celluL�r telephone antenna towers that exist on the City of Mendota Heights water tower, I
would offer the following points and information: �
1. The City of Mendota Heights does not have a policy allowing antenna attachment to
our water tower, except on an as requested basis through appmval by the City _�
Council. .
2: Assuming City Couacil willingaess to allow additional antennas to be placed on the
water tower, rental rates are negotiable and are not specified by policy.
3. At this time, U.S. West NewVector Group has a number of antennas mounted on the
City of Mendota Heights water tower and pays a monthly rental fee of $1,146.60.
This fee is escalated each contract year based on the Consumer Price Index or 5°b
whichever is greater, not to exceed an 8% increase in any given contract year.
4. In addition, U.S. West constcucted and donated for City use a storage room that is
being used by the local little league for storage of recreational equipment, as well as,
providing the City with a number of cellular telephones for City use.
5. I have attached a letter, dated Apri126, 1994, from our City Administrator to U.S.
West NewVector that is a response to the most recent request for additional antennas
at the water tower location.
6. The placement of any additional antennas on the City's water tower is subject to Ciry
Council appmval and terms of any rental arrangements are subject to negotiation.
7. In the past the City Council has indicated a concern about the total number of
antennas that would be allowed oa the water tower, mainly due to aesthetic reasons.
This concern about aesthetics may be heightened at this time due to the scheduled
painting of the water tower in the Spring.
1101 Vietoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1ViN • 55118 452• 1850
Mr. Ted OLson
January 23, 1995
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I hope this information is helpful in highlighting the curnent;rental agreement with tT.S. t�,�c��:
NewVector Group and the use of the City's water tower for cellular telephone tran�:��; ,�ic�n.
I have informed the City Administrator of your desire to be heard on the Febniary 7, ��j�►�
City Couacil agenda. We will wait for your letxer of request to be placed on the ag4n��i :.
Should you have any further questions, or concerns, please contact me at 452-185Q.
Sincerely,
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Kevin Batchelder
Administ�ative Assistant
cc: Tom Lawell, City Administrator
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Apri1 26, 1994
Mr. Bernie i�Tong
US West NewVec�or Group
2510 Mendels�ohn Avenue N.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Dear Bernie:
It is my underatanding IIS West NewVector is intereste� in�
adding three additional cellular a.ntenn,as to the City owned water
tower located'on Lexington Avenue, The City Council will need`.to
formally approve such inetallation and of caurse,�the Council ���.
will require some remuneration for �he private.use a� a publicly
owned resource:� •
Requirements for installation of the three requested
antennas are as follows:
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�arta.cipation in Cost of Water �'ower Paintinq
As you no doubt have noticed, the City water tower is
in need af repair and painting. Tha.s work is scheduled
for completion in 1995 and will cost an est�.n�ated �
$600,004 to comglete. As part of US West's uee of the
tower, the City requests US West to contribute $50,000
towards the coat of this painting effort.
Monthly Rent Increase
The City requests a�200 per month increa�e in the
monthly antenna rent paid to the City. Curren.tly US
West pays �1,136.10 per month for the 12 existing
antennas.
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Mr. Bernie Wong
April 26, 1994
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3) Portable Telephone Eq�pment
The City requests four,Motorola Micro T.A.C. Ultra Lite
portable telephones for use by fire, police and
administrative personnel.
� As noted above, the apecified terms and conditions are •
subject to final City Council approval.
Shoulcl these terme be acceptable to you, please let me know
by May 6, 1994 and I will echedi�le thie matter for Council �
consideration on May 17th. I look forward to hearing from you.
. �t .
' Sincerely,
CITY OF TA HEIGHTS '
Tom Lawel
City A�iministrator _
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MII�20
February 3, 1994
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Adminis o �
FROM: James E. Danielson .
Public Works Directo
SUBJECT: Speed Limit Reduction Request
DISCU5SION:
Based on complaints from neighbors living on Mendota Heights Circle, Council
directed me to forward a lett�r to Mn/DOT�requesting that the speed limit on Mendota Heights
Road, between Dodd Road and Delaware Avenue, be reduced to 30 mph (see attached letter).
Mn/DOT responded by reducing the speed limit to 35 mph over that section of Mendota. �
Heights Road. In their analysis Mn/DOT points out that they do not anticipate the reduced �
speed limit to lower the speeds, only increase the number of violators. '
ACTION RFAUIRED:
Review Mn/DOT's response and determine if there should be any further action.
Y�
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November 18, 1.994
Ms. Sue Sharenbroich
Mn/I7ot
348a Hadley Ave. N.
Oakdale, MN 55128
Dear Ms. Sharenbroich:
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The speed limit on Mendvta Heights Road betwe�n Dodd Road �"TH149} and Delaware
Avenue (CSAH 63) cwrnently vanies from beLween 35 and 40 miles per haur. It was recently
brought to Mendota Fieights City Council's attention that, because of paor sight distance aad
other reasans this segment of mad is very hazardaus. Council is extremely concernecl abaut�
b.aff'ic safety and desires to take the steps necess�try to imprave Mendota I�eights Road's :
safety. The intersecting raads, particularly an the western end of the mad have very poar .'
sight dishance. T�is paor sight distanc�e in combination with fast moving baffic on Mendota-
Heights Raad often causes the west bound traff'ic on Mendota Heights Road to have to swerve
out into #he oncaming baffic lane to avoid a car tlaat was unable to st� ihem and pulled out.
The speed limits for this mad were established when the area was much less d�veloped and
there was very little taaffic on the r�ad. R,ecently there has been an explosian of residentiat
develapment in the area, there are alsa two new paxks, one of them a major park, added tu
the area, all this development atx�cts mare t�:affic, parkers, pedestrians, and chiidren. .
Council wauld prefer not to have to install s�top signs atong the mute as a means of
tcaff"ic control. The City Council urges Mn/DOT to approve a sPeed limit reduction to 30
miles per hour for the entire Iength of this mad to avoid the need ta add stap signs.
Thank you for your anticipated favorable consideration in dus highly critical traffic
control measure withan our City.
Sincerely,
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RESOLUTION NO. 9483
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WBEREAS the residents living on Mendota Heights Circle In Mendota Heights are
being adversely impacterl by west bound b.afiic on Mendata kleights Road because of goor
sight distance; and
WB�RI:AS the only possible way tu improve the safety of this intersection is to
decr�ase the s��eed limit on Mendota. �Ieights Road.
NUW TI�RF.FQRE IT IS H:E'�33Y i��ESOLYED that the Ciiy of Mendota FIeights
request that Mn/DOT favorably consider a request to lawer the spe+�d alang Mendata Heights
Raad from Lockwood Drive to Dodd Road to 30 mi1e� per hour. .
Adopted by fihe City Council of the City of Mendota Aeights this 15th day of Navember, �
1994.
ATTF,ST:
/s/ Kathl.een M. Swanson
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
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By ���«� � G�i�+�.-�`' -� ..
Charles B. Mertensatto, Mayor
December 12, 1994
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N►,. iesota Departmenf of TransportG �n
Metropolitan Division
Golden Valley Office
2055 North Lilac Drive
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Mr. James E. Danielson
Public Works Director
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
Re: Speed Zoning - City of Mendota Heights
Mend�ta Heights Road
Dear Mr. Danielson:
A speed zoning study for Mendota Heights Road between Dodd Road (TH 149) and
Delaware Avenue (CSAH 63) has been completed as requested in Mendota Heights�City
Council. Resolution No. �94-83 and your November 18 letter to Sue Scharenbroich.
Based on investigation results and as Ed Brown discussed with you previously, we have
recommended authorization of the following speed limit for Mendota Heights Road:
35 mph - between the intersection with Dodd Road (TH 149) and the
�intersection with Delaware Avenue (CSAH 63)
This recommendation is currently being reviewed by our Office of Traffic Engineering in
Ros�ville, which r-�iil mak� the final spsed limit determination. You will be �nformed of th�6r
decision. �
The proposed speed limit is five miles per hour less than would normally be
recommended, given the prevailing speed patterns shown in the enclosed radar speed
sample. The lower than usual recommendation is due to the limited available sight
distance and the safe speed on curves. A speed limit lower than 35 mph is not likely to
lower speeds, but would be likely to increase the percentage of violators and spread out
the speed distribution. This could make it more difficult for side street traffic to judge the
speed of approaching vehicles.
An Equal Opportuniry Einployer
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Mr. James E. Danielson
December 12, 1994
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We did observe the limited intersection sight distance referred to in the council's
resolution and your letter, especially at Mendota Heights Circle. Part of this restriction is
due to the trees and shrubs, apparently planted by the developer along Mendota Heights
Road. Some possible actions for you to consider which might help are:
- Removal or trimming of vegetation causing restricted sight distance
- Increased enforcement of the existing 35 mph speed limit
- Striping shoulders on the road and prohibiting parking, thereby ensuring
through traffic is close to centerline and providing maximum sight distance
- Installing warning signs (with advisory speed plates if necessary) in advance
of intersections where the available sight distance cannot be made
adequate .
The above possible actions are merely offered as ideas for your consideration. Any
actions taken are, of course, up to Mendota Heights. �
If there are questions concerning either the enclosed speed sample or our speed limit
recommendation, please contact Ed at the above address (797-3129).
Sincer ,
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Michael T. Schadegg
Traific Siudies Supervisor
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OFFICE OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
1500 West County Road B2, Suite 250
Roseville, MN 55113.
December 23, 1994
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota. Heights, MN 55118
Dear Ms. Swanson:
(612) 582-1042
As requested by City Resolution No. 94-83, dated November 15, 1994, attached is
authorization to erect the appropriate signs designating the reasonable and s�afe speeds on �
Mendota Heights Road.
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Please keep this authorization in your permanent files, we have our necessary copies.
Erection of signs shall be in conformance with the 1991 Minnesota Manual on Uniform
Tr�c Control Devices.
Note the contingency on the authorizations. This must be met before the regulatory speed
limit signs aze erected or changed.
Sincerely,
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Michael J. Gillen, P.E.
Assistant State Traffic Engineer
cc: James Danielson, Public Works Director
(Transmittal Only)
An Equal Opportuniry Employer
Printed on Recycled Paper
Mn/DOT 29213 (12-78)
STATE OF NIINNESOTA .
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Page 1 of 1"
LOCAL STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT AUTHORIZATION
�oad Authority City of Mendota Heights , � Date December 23, 1994
Road Name or No. Mendota Heights Road
Termini of Zone: From Dodd Road
To Delaware Avenue Date of Request
November 15, 1994
Kindly make the following changes in speed limits on the above-referenced section. Changes authorized herein aze in accordance with
Minnesota Highway Tr�c Regulation Act, M.S. Chapter 169.14 and applicable subdivisions thereof.
35 miles per hour between the intersection.with Dodd Road and the intersection with
Delaware Avenue.
NOTE: �
The speed limits, described in this authorization, are authorized contingent upon curves and
hazards being signed with the appropriate advance curve or warning signs, including
appropriate speed advisory plates. The roadway described shall be reviewed for traffic control
devices impacted by the authorized speed limits before posting the signs. Warning signs and
speed limit signs shall be in accordance with the Minnesota. Manual on Uniform Tr�c
Control Devices.
(1) White - Road Authority `'Mn�'DOT Authorize8 Signature' `'
(1) Pink - Central Office Traffic
(1) Blue - District Traffic Engineer
for Road Authority use only
Date traffic control devices changed implementing this authorization
Month-Day-Year Signature Title .
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To: Mayor, City Council and City Ad '
Fmm: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis t��
Subject: Revisions to the Parks Reservation Policy
INTRODUCTION
The Parks Reservation Policy provides the Recreation Programmer with a guideline
for administering the rules and rental fees for the use of City pa.rks, fields and facilities.
First adopted in 1992, this document has been amended each year as the City becomes more
experienced ia handling requests for reservations and working with park user groups. �
In November, the Parks aad Recreation Commission had discussions regarding the ;
priorities listed in Exhibit C of the Parks Reservation Policy. The Commission addressed a.
concern from Mendota Heights Athletic Associa.tion (1VII3AA) about Priority #2 in Exhibit`
C and whether or not "organi7xd youth pmgrams" was clearly defined. MHAA has
historically enjoyed priority for field use in Mendota Iieights and they desired that a high `
level of priority be specified for them, or that "organized youth program" be more clearly
defined. �
The Parks and Recreation Commission proposed changes that give MHAA a more
clearly defined priority due to a larger number of Mendota Heights participants, without
excluding other user groups. In December, the City Council tabled consideration of the
proposed changes to the Parks Reservation Policy because Councilmember John Huber was
not in attendance and he had expressed some concerns about adopting the policy, as
proposed, at that time.
Councilmember Huber was concerned that the proposal might have the potential of
limiting, or excluding, small user groups in Mendota Heights, even though he feels MHAA
deserves a high level of priority. (Please see attached Exhibit C, which lists the priorities for
field reservation.) Councilmember Huber was also concerned that every user group that
reserves or participates on our fields had not been formally invited to provide input and
discussion about the proposed changes.
In the interim since this item was tabled, Councilmember Huber has assisted staff in
meeting with all identified user groups to discuss this proposed policy and to discuss, in
general, the use of the fields and their availability. This includes MHAA baseball, softball,
T-ball and soccer officials, as well as, representatives from Sibley Area Girls Fast Pitch,
Sibley Sting Soccer, and Pegasus Travelling Baseball teams.
These discussions have pmved quite useful and will enable staff to work more closely
with all concerned groups who use fields. These groups have expressed no concerns with
the intent of the changes to the reservation policy and are open to revisions pmposed by
Councilmember Huber and staff.
The attached, pmposed Resolution includes the changes being proposed by the Parks
and Recreatioa Commission and the changes suggested by Councilmember Huber and staff
following our discussions with the various user groups. The document shows deleted
language in the s��€e�: New language that was pmposed by the Park Commission in
their recommendation is shown in double underline form. Revisions to the Park
Commission's recommendation in Bxhibit C are shown int'`'��,��` �'�`�`h"'�K�
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RECONIlVIENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that City Council
adopt Resolution No. 95 _, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULPS AND RENTAL ':
FEES FOR USE OF CITY PARK5 AND PROPERTY, for the 1995 recreation season. .
Based on discussions with Councilmember Huber and user groups, addtional revisions to the
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recommendation are pmposed`y=.�:�>:������`�:>€�`��?��'i��f �� �
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ACTION RFAUIRED
If the Ciry Council so desires, they should pass a motion to adopt Resolution No. 94-
_, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHIl�TG RULES AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF CTTY
PARKS AND PROPERTY, for the 1995 recreation season.
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CITY OF MliNDUTA 8EIG8TS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MJINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 95-
A RES4LUTI4N ESTABLISBING RULTS AND. P,EN'rAL F� FOR USE OF
CI'i'Y PA�RB,S AND PROPERTY
WSERF.,AS, the City of Mendota Heights has a need tu establish a iules and rental fees
schedule for use of Ciiy parks and facilities.
NOW TSER�FORE BE IT BEREBY RESOLVED by the CiLy Council of the Ciry
of Mendota Heights, that Resolation No.-4�-'�9- 3-67 be amended in its entirety; and
BE IT F'URT'iiEl� F.ESUL��D that the following policy of the City of Mendota
Heights, as set forth below, shall be adopted: ,
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A. The fee to reserve space in th� picnic areas, or picni.c shelters of city parks shall
be: ;
Resident - Private
Nan-Resident - Private
Resident - Corporate/business
Non Resident - Corporat�;lbusiness
no charge . � . .
$25.00 for gmups of 50 or largeT
$25.0{} per day .
$50.00 per day
$100.{}0 per day
B. Churches, synagogues and oiher religious c�ngregat'rans in Mendota Heights or
adjacent communities whose membership consists of Mendota Heights residents
will be considered Resident-Private Groups. �� 1
C. All shelt�ers are available for reservatian including Mendakota Park, Rogers Lake
Pa�rk, Kensington Fark and Valley Park. Parks classified as "Neighbarhood
Parks" can be reserved for picnics by their r+espective neighbarhood groups at no
charge.
D. Park Permits shall be submitted ior park reservations and shall contain the
following information: �
1. Name of the park
2. Date
3. Time
4. Event (such as family picnic, softball game)
5. Number of people attend.ing
6. Name of person/contact respansible for event.
I. SHELTER/BUlLDING REN'rAL (continuecn
B. R,e,servations will be tentatively recorded in the reseivation book when called in.
Applicaats will have hnee working days to�;►submit deposits and fees or their
reservation may be canceled. -
F. A damage deposit of $100.00 will be required by all roups reserving picnic
shelters in the parks, with the exception of nonprofit youth service organizations.
The deposit is due when mal�ng the written reseivation. The facility will be
inspected immediately after the event aad provided there are no damages, or
cleaa�p costs, the deposit will be returned promptiy.
G. The Mendota Heights Police Department and Parks Maintenaace crews will be
notified of all reseivations. .
H. Groups wishiag to rese�ie .shelters shall abide by the al�ached iules and
iegulations and a copy of the park permit will be issued by the City to :the
sponsor setting forth the terms for the use of the shelter. The attached niles aad
regulations ane identified as "Bxhibit A". �
I. Mendota Heights schools, no�rofit civic oiganizations and City of Mendota
Heights employee organizations are fee exemp� These groups must, however,
pay a damage deposit.
J. There will not be a park attendant on duty. The reseiving group is responsible
for supervising the event and for cleaning the reserved area.
K. The refuad policy for canceled reservations shall� be: :: �
Cancellatioa 14 days in advance 100 % refund
Cancellation 1 to 13 days im advance 50 9b refund
Refunds due to inclement weather on the day of the event will not be considered.
There will be no additional charge for rescheduling of events postponed due to
weather.
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A. Volleyb+all Nets $ 5.00 per day
B. � Extra picnic tables $ 5.00 each
(limited quantity available) �
C. Horseshoes $5.00 per set
A deposit of $10.00 will be required foi equipment rentals excluding picnic tables.
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A, Fees for a two day we�nd tournamen� Mendota Heights te�m curr�ntiy
participating in a Mendota Heights adult softball Ieague: $200.00
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For all others a flat rate of: � $350.00
For any additianal days: � , $ZS.00 pe�r field
B. All adult softball taurnaments wi1l be governed by .ASA rules and regulations.
All taurnaments will also adhere to Mendota Heights iul.es and ar�gulations
' governing parlc facilities.
C. A damage deposit of $200.00 will be required aad mustbe submitted along wi#h
the touimament fe� two weeks prior to the scheduled even� An additional damage
deposit may b� r�qu�ired for extraot+dinary ciraamstances, as determiaed by the
City of Mendota 8eights. � `
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All City rec�eation sponsored tournaments will be exemgt fmm a�l. fees � and
depasits. .
No more than ,��e tourn;dments
per month will be allowed withaut appmval oi the R�ecm,ati.on Progiammer. .
F. Each tow.�nament and sponsor shall abide by the aitached iules and .r�gulaxians and
a written confirmation of the mservation shall be elcecuted bet.ween the sponsor
� and the City setting forth the fee and t�nms for the use of the pazk, The al�ached
n�1es aad regulations a.r�e identified as "�TT B". �
G. The refun.d policy fox canceled reservations sha�l. be: -_.,
Cancellation 14 days in advance 100�& refund
Caacellation 1 to 13 days in advance 50 � x�efund
A, Sofi;ball fields:
Adult Sta.adard Fields
{1Vlendakota, Civic Center}
Neighliorhood park fields
Field px�eparation
(P'or all user gmups except
City sponsored pmgrams}
$25.00 per field for non-residents
First come, fust served excent for
auth4i72".eci S�aSOnal 1�ServatLOxls
$25.40 per field (tbis exciades weekday
prep for Mendo�a, Heights yauth
organizations)
IV. FIELDISiTE I7�ESERVATION5 (continued�
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.All requests for field reservati.ons will be made in writing Uetween 7anuary 1 and
Mar�h 15, Field reservations will be confiriued by April 1 and any requests
received after Manch IS wil1 be handled on a��'ust come, first seived basis. The
field rese�vation priorities are identified as $xhibit "C".
Soccer $35.00 per field for non �sidents
Field preparat�on $25.00 per field for weekend
tournaments
�11 reauests �or field re,servations for the summer season (Ma.v 1 tbrau�h Aueust
15l will be made in writin� between Tanuaxv l and Mar�h 15. Field m.�servations
June 1 and Julv 15. Field reseivations for the fall season w,�'ill ,be confiimed bv
�.0 �;,� 1 and anv reauest after 7ulv 1S will be handled on a first come, fust
�e�rved basis. The field resezv�tion ,priorlties are identified as E�i.bit "C" ._ �
$24.OQ per site per haur for non -residents
$S.UQ ger xink per hour for lights.
Z'he� will be no reservations between 12;00-6;OQ p.m. an we�kends and School
Holidays.
Volleyball Courts
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Fust come, fi�ist served, except City
sgonsared progrdms
Fust eam�, first served
F. Tennis Courts - Tennis courts are avaitable on a first came, first served basis for
Mendota Heights residents and are aat to be re,^erved. The following community
. gmups may m,serve tennis courts with the permission of the Pa�rks and Recreation
Commission a.nd the City Counci� -#Fea�-�� Mendota Hei�hts Athletic
ASS4C121�L011, the Mendota Heights Senior Tennis Association, and all public and
private schoals in Mendota Heights.
G. The following groups are exemptsd from the abave described fees, excluding field
preparatians which willi�e deiermined and negotiated an a case by case basis:
. Mendota Heights Parks and Recreatian Department, �c�-]� Mendota
�Ie�i�Athletic Assvciatian, Sibley Area Giris Fast pitch, Sibley Sting Soccer
and nonprofit* organizations within Mendota Heights city 1�imits. *Praof of non-
pmfit status zs reqaired.
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RIILES AND REGQL�ITIONS F+C}R IISE OF CITY PA12K.S
1. Ren�ai. groups will use only t,hose areas designated for group
� picnics. Facilities such as th� harseshoe pit, valleybatl
: caur�s and softball iields will •be avai.lable on a first come,
. iirst sexved basis unless specifically�reserved.
2. Rental. groups will be responsible for cleanup of trash and
debris i.n the area reserved for their activitg.
3, Facilities such as pic,nic tables, ber�ches and other gark
' facilities w:i.11 remain in their present 3.ocations . The moving
of any facilities will require germission.
4. A rental groug will be respansible for controlling atl members
oi sa:i.d group. Any vioia�ians to City oz�d.i.uances will resul.t
in. i�uediate cancellation of the renta�. group cont�ra.ct and th�
group wi2.1 be re�urov�d iaraa CitY PmF�tlr• , .
5. All mator vehicles will be parked in desigr�ated. parking areas
unless prior a:�crangea�nts have been made. If an event is
being catered, a gmup leader must make arrangeiuents in
advanee with a member oE the park st�aff for specific
iustructions on ente,ring �lie parlc, par�ci.n.g, etc.
6. Only groups consisting ot 2�0 people or 3.ess will be
considered for rental of design�ted.•areas.
7. Gamblin.g, excessive use of alcoholic beverages, or abusive,
boisterous, profane or iadecent langu�ge, or conduct, in an�
public gark is prahibited.
8. GLA�SS B$VSRA�g CO1�I'�AINERS and%or RBG B�SR. are prohibit�ed in
Ca.ty parks _ .
9. The City of Mendota Heights park hours are 6:00 a.m, to 10
p.m. �
10. Fires are allowed an3.y in design.ated recepta.cles. Fires must
- be completely eactinguished before leaving the area.
11. The City� of Mendota. HeighCs orcii.nances require all dogs in the
.City to be leashed. This also pertains to park property. Pet
owners are a3so required to clean up an.� droppings left by
their anim�.ls.
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VI. FIEI�D/SITE RESERVATIONS (continued)
H. Tl�e Parks and Recreation Commission, with City Council approval, reserves the
' right to waive fees or to limit or deny reservation requests at their discretioa.
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ADOPTID by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this day of , -
�3: 1994.
ATTF.ST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
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Charles B. Mertensotto, Mayor
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1. The City of Mendota Heights will provide four ball fields, bases, trash removal,
chalking equipment and bat�imom materials.
2. The spansbzing oiganization wil1 be i�espons�le for picking up all trash at the end of
Sat�rday's and auaday's �nes. 'Trash is to be p1�ced in cont�ainears pmvided bp the�.: -
City. Failu� ta praperly clean up will cause forfeit of deposi�. .
3. The sponsoxing oiganization will be msponsible far traffic aad parking contro�. Only
city vehicles used fox maint�nan� will be allowed gast the parking lot� All other -
vehicles will be res�icted io the parking iot� . .. .. � .
4. All park facilities such as picnic tables, playgmund equipment and bieachers sha11
remain in their present loca�ions. The moving of any facilities will x�equire
additional pem�ission.
5. It is requir�ti tha,t the sponsoring orgaiuzatian purchase a ASA Iiability policy to
properly protect themselves fram possible suit as a result of �tre toun�amen� A
certificate of insurance must be furnished to the City.
6. The sale of beer or aay other alcoholic beverages is pmhibited. �ccessive use of
alcoholic beverages in any public gark is also prohibited.
7. A formal leiter of rec�uest must be submit%d to the Recmration Progtammer, City of
Mendata Heights that will include the following information;
a. Name of sponsoring organizatipn and contact person that is respansible for the
tournament.
b. Dates of the toumament.
c. Number of fields and appro�nate #imes they will be used.
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PRIORITIES FOR FIELD/RINK RESERVATIONS
1. First priority will be given to programs sponsored by the Mendota Heights Recreation
Department. ` ..f� .. y''` - � . � , w,
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2. Second priority will be given to organized--�outh�=progr�ms `of Mendota Heights,
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::�.�:::�nonty will be given to organized adult programs �-Mendota Heights.
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The lareer the number of Mendota Hei�hts residents in the or�anized adult nro�ram, the
hieher the nrioritv for field reservations. �
5.4��e� �'�;;�rioritv will be given to Resident/Private Grouns.
6.�—���� -�k-�� priority will be given to non-resident youth or adult progra.ms.
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PRIORITIES FOR FIELD/RINK RESERVATIONS
First priority will be given to programs sponsored by the Mendota Heights Recreation
Department.
2. Second priority will be given to organized youth programs of Mendota Heights,
including, but not limited to, Mendota Heights Athletic Association, Sibley Area Girls
Fast pitch, and Sibley Sting Soccer. Organized youth programs are those programs with
the following characteristics: .
a. The program is offered on a community wide basis for open participation by the
general youth public; and
b. The program is offered on an on-going, annual basis; and
c. The program is targeted to similar age brackets on an annual basis; and
d. The intent of the program is to serve a broad range of youths in the community
and not be exclusive in nature.
e. Community is defined as pertaini.ng to Mendota Heights residents.
3. Third priority will be given to youth programs of Mendota Heights that are not
considered organized youth programs.
4. Fourth priority will be given to organized adult programs in Mendota Heights. The
larger the number of Mendota Heights residents in the organized adult program, the
higher the priority for field reservations. �
5. Fifth priority will be given to Resident/Private Groups.
6. Sixth priority will be given to non-resident youth or adult programs.
CITY OF MF.NDOTA HEIGHTS
MII��O
February 2, 1995
To: Mayor, City Cbuncil and City Adminis
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Ass'
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Subject: Ordinance Revisions for Detached Garages in the R 1 Zoning District
DISCUSSION
At the 7anuary 17, 1995 City Council meeting, the Council considered a
recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
for provisions that regulate accessory structures and detached garages. The Council directed
staff to make some miaor modifications in the proposed amendments for consideration at the
February 7, 1995 meeting.
City Council desired that the proposed amendment to Section 4.5(3) be reworded to
more specifically state that the only accessory structures that could be 1,000 sq. ft. were for
non-residential uses in an R district, such as churches, schools, cemeteries and golf courses.
In the proposed Ordinance that is attatched this change has been made, as requested by
Council. (5ee Section 4.5(3))
The City Council's original intent, from discussions in November 1993, was to adopt
pmvisions that establish a minimum and maximum size for detached garages. Council also
felt that 1,000 sq. ft. (as prescribed in Ordinance Section 4.5(3)) was too large for a
detached garage and suggested a staadard of a three stall garage. Council had also indicated
a preference for the Conditional Use Permit process for any approvals regarding detached
garages. (See Section 7.2(10)) �
The Planning Commission, at their November aad I3ecember meetings, discussed
revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and are proposing changes that address the concerns of the
City Council. A public hearing was held to consider these Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
A four-fifths vote of City Council is necessary to adopt changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council adopt
the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (please note that laneuaee to be added is
double underlined and a strikeout format is used for
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Section 7.2(10) should be added to those uses listed as Conditional Uses in Section 7.2 of
the R-1 District to read as follows:
7.2�{10� Detached, nrivate �ara�es with a minimum floor area of four hundred fortv �
f4401 sauare feet and a maximum flaor area of seven hundred fiftv (7501
sauare feet. Onlv one urivate �araee is allowed for each nrincinal residential
structure.
Section 7.3(1) is hereby amended in its entirety so that as amended it shall read as
follows:
7.3(1) One private garage, either attached, �e�- or part of the principal
structure, and parking space.
Section 4.5(3) is hereby amended in its entirety so that as amended it shall read as
follows:
4.5(3) In all "R" Districts no accessory building shall exceed one thousand (1,040)
square feet. However, a detached accessorv structure which is a nrivate
Qaraee shall be subiect to the size and nermit requirements described in
� Section 7.2(101.
ACTION REQUIRED
If the City Council desires to implement the Planning Commission's recommendation,
they should pass a motion adopting Odinance No. _, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 401.
NOTE: Attached are copies of pertinent sections of the Ordinance as they relate to
accessory stiuctures, detached garages, permitted uses and conditional uses.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY,I�ZIlVNF.SOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1 Ordinance No. 401 known and refened to as "Mendota Heights Zoning
Ordinance" is hereby amended in the following respects:
Section 7.2(10) should be added to those uses listed as Conditional Uses in Section 7.2 of
the R 1 District to read as follows:
7.2(10) Detached, private garages with a minimum floor area of four hundred forty
(440) square feet and a maximum flaor area of seven hundred fifty (750)
square feet. Only one private garagelis allowed for each principal residential
structure. c:��, �� � ��
Section 7.3(1) is hereby amended ia its entirety so that as amended it shall read as
follows:
7.3(1) One private garage, either attached, or part of the principal stiucture, and
parking space.
Section 4.5(3) is hereby amended in its entirety so that as amended it shall read as
follows:
4.5(3) No accessory building shall exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet in all "R"
Districts for non-residential uses such as churches, schools, golf courses aad
cemeteries. Detached accessory structures which are private garages shall be
subject to the size and permit requirements described in 5ection 7.2(10).
SECTION 2 This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
publication according to law.
Enacted and ordained into an Ordinance this Seventeenth day of 7anuary, 1995.
ATTPST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
By
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
3.2(2) � Accessorv IIse or� Structure: A use or structure�
subordinate to and serving the principal use or
structure on the same lot and customarily incidental
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3.2(53) Garage, Private: A detached accessory building or
portion of the principal building, including a carport,
which is used primarily for storing passenger vehicles,
trailers or one (1) truck of a, rated capacity not in
excess of one and one-half (1 1/2) tons.
3.2(54) Garage, Public: A building or portion of a building
used for the storage of vehicles for remuneration.
4.5 ACCESSORY STRIICTIIRES
4.5(1) No accessory building or structure, including parking
area, shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time
of construction of the principal building to which it is
accessory.
4.5(2) No accessory building shall .exceed the height of the
principal building. However in no case shall such
accessory building exceed fifteen (15) feet in height,
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/4.5(3)� . In all "R" Districts no accessory building shall exceed
�_�� one thousand (1,000) square feet.
4.5(4) No detached garage or other accessory building shall be
located nearer the front lot line than the principal
building on that lot.
4.5(5) All accessory buildings greater than 144 square feet on
through lots lacated in "R" Districts shall require a
conditional use permit.
4.5(6) No cellar, no basement, no tent, no tent trailer, or
accessory building shall at any time be used as an
occupied dwelling primarily for human habitation.
4.5(7) No accessory building or structure shall be erected,
altered, or moved within five (5) feet of the principal
building.
4.5(8) In all "R" districts, the floor of a garage shall be at
least one and one-half (1 1/2) feet above the street
grade at the curb unless a deviation is granted by the
Public Works Director upon determination that a lower
elevation is appropriate.
SECTION 7. �'R-1�� ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
7.1
7.1(1)
�.i(2)
PERMITTED IISES
Within any "R-1", One Family Residential District, no
structure or land shall be used except for one (1) or
more of the following uses..3..Residential District:R-1
District Permitted Uses;
One family detached dwellings.
Public parks and playgrounds.
7.1(3) Public and parochial schools provided no building shall
be located within fifty (50) feet of any lot line of an
abutting lot in an "R" Use District and that a fence be
erected fifteen (15) feet or more from all street lot
lines where the abutting use is for open play.
7.1(4) Municipal buildings and structures provided that no such
building or structure shall be located less than fifty
(50) feet from any lot line of an abutting lot in an "R"
use district.
7.1(5)
7.2
Those uses as permitted and regulated in Section 4 of
this Ordinance. �
CONDITIONAL IISES
Within any "R=1", One Family Use District, no structure
or land shall be used for the following uses except by
conditional use permit.
7.2(1) Golf courses, country clubs, tennis clubs, public
swimming pools serving more than one (1) family. The
principal structure for any of the above listed uses
shall be 100 feet or more from any abutting lot in an
"R" District, and accessory structure shall be a minimum
of fifty (50)'feet from any lot line.
7.2(2) Operation of through trains, but not switching, storage
or any other railroad operation.
7.2(3) Essential service structures, including but not limited
to, buildings such as telephone exchange stations,
booster or pressure regulating stations, wells and
pumping stations, elevated tanks, lift stations and
electrical power sub-stations, provided no such building
shall be located within fifty (50) feet from any lot
line of an abutting lot in an "R" District. Prior to
granting such permit it shall be found that the
architectural design of service structure is compatible
to the neighborhood in which it is to be located and
thus will promote the general welfare.
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7.2(4) Hospitals for human care, sanitariums, rest homes and
nursing homes, provided that all structures except
fences shall be located one hundred (100) feet or more
from the lot line of any abutting lot in an "R"
District.
7.2(5) Off-street parking when the proposed site of the off-
street parking abuts on a lot which is in the "B" or "I"
Districts and subject to those conditions set forth in
Section 21 and such other conditions as found necessary
by the Council to carry out the intent of this
Ordinance.
7.2(6) Churches including those related structures located on
the same site which are an integral part of the church
proper, convent or homes for persons related to a
religious function on the same site provided no more
than ten (10) persons shall reside on the site and no
building shall be located within fifty (50) feet of any
lot line of an abutting lot in an "R" District.
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7. 2( 7) ccess' ci�y st��ures ��i�er �han priva e ara es ) in
e cess of one hundre 44) square feet in
ar a.
7.2(8) Private nursery and/or day care schools provided: (a)
that the principal structure shall be located at least
fifty (50) feet from any adjacent lot in an "R"
District; (b) that the minimum lot size shall be at
least one (1) acre; and (c) that said nursery and/or day
care school is registered with the State of Minriesota
and meets the standards for said schools specified by
the State of Minnesota.
7.2(9) Cemeteries and/or cemetery structures, provided that no
buildings shall be located within�fifty (50) feet of any
abutting property line. ,,,n •
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7.3 PERMITTED ACCESSORY IISES U S e
Within the "R-1", One Family Residential �istrict, the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses.
7.3 (1)
7.3 (2)
7.3 (3)
7.3(4)
One private garage, either attached,;detached;� or part
of the principal structure, and parkin' ace. �
Private swimming pool,•as regulated by provisions of
this and any other City ordinances, and tennis courts.
Home occupation as regulated by this Ordinance.
Signs as regulated in this Ordinance.
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7.3(5j Bui2dings temporarily lacated far purpases of
constructing on the premises �'or a period not ta exceed
time necessary for such constructing.
7.3 (6)
?.3 (7}
?.3 {8}
7,3(9)
�.3 (10)
7.4
Gardening and other horticultural uses where no sale of
products is conducted on the prema�ses.
Fences as regu3ated in this 4rdinance.
Decorative landscape features.
The keeping af pleasure anima2s for non-commercial
purpases including horses for the use of the accupants
of the premises, provided that any accessory building
used for housing such animals sha3.1 be 3ocated not less
than one hundred (100) fee� from the nearest residence.
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-in area.
LOT AREA, iiEIGHT, LOT WTDTH AND YARD REOIISREMENTS
7. 4(1) No structure. or building shall exceed two ( 2) stories or
twenty-five {25} feet in height, whichever is lesser in
height, except as provided in Section 20 of this
�rdinanc.e . '
�.4(2} A side yard abutting a street shall not be less than
thirty (30) feet in width.
7.4(3) The following minimum requirements shall be observed
subject to the additional reguirements, exceptions and
modifications as set forth in this Section and Section
23, �
Lot Lot Front Side Rear
ei ht rea Width Yard Yard Yard
1& 2 15,000 100 ft. 30 ft.
stories sq. ft.
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IO feet 30 ft. or
on each 2Q� of
side or average
1/2 of lat depth
the height which-
of the ever is
structure greater
contiguous
to the side-
yard, which-
ever is greater,
to a maximum of
15 feet
Minimum requirements as specified in Sectian 4.17.
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CITY OF MENDOTA 8EIG8TS
DAROTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 289��}
AN ORDTNANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401
The City Council oE the CiGy of Mendota Heights daes hereby ardain
as fal3ows: ,
,+SSCTIQN 1 Ordinance No. 401 kno�vn and referred to as "Mendota
Heights Zon3.ng 4rd�.nance" is hereby amended in the
following respects:
A. Sectioa 4,6(3)d is hereby amended ia its eatirety so that as
amended 3� shall read as�follows:
B. '
C.
Accessory structures, except that no accessory structure
shall be eloser than five feet (5' ) from any side or rear
lot line, or within any front yard, except that where an
accessory structure exceeds ane hundred �or�y-four (144)
square feet, it shall not be closer than ten feet {10•},
Sectioa 7.2 (7') is hereby. amended in its eatirety so that as
amended it shall read as followss
Accessory� structures {except thase regula�ed by other
specific provisions of this ordinance or by o�her
ordinances, e.g. signs, swimming pools, etc.} in excess
of the limits prescr�r.bed in 7.3 (10) .
Sectioa 7.3t10) is hereb�r�ameaded in its eatirety so that as
amended it shail read as followss
7.3(10) Accessary structures as follows:
a. Not more than one hundred forty-four (144) aquare
feet if the area of the property on which such
structure is ta be located is four (4) acre� or
less;
b. Not more than four hundred twenty-five (42.5) square
�eet if the area of the praperty on whi,ch such
structures are �o be located is more than four (4)
acres, pravided that no single structure shall
exceed �wo hundred twenty-five (225) square �eet
and no more �han tbree (3) accessary structures may�
be erected.
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SECTiON 2
In compu�ing the area of the property an which an
acces�ory structure is to be located, any part which is
a lake or a wetland, as defined in any c�.ty ordinance or
by state or federal law, any part which is subject to an
easement for a street, a.l.ley or pri.vate roadway, and any
part which is in the cri�ical a�rea and below the bluff
l.ine, as defined in Ordinance No. 403 (the Critical .Area
Overl.ay D3.strict Ordinance) shall be excluded.
In the event that any property upan which an accessory
structure or �tructures have been erected shall 1.ater be
subdivided, then the number and size af accessory�
s1�ruc�ure� on the subdiva.ded praperty shall conform to
the requiremen.ts of this ordinance and those whieh do nat
conform shall be relocated, removed or reconstructed so
that they do conform.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after�its publication according to Iaw.
Fnacted and ordazned in�o an Ordinance this Twentieth day of Apri.l,
5993.
ATT£ST:
KathZeen M. Swanson
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDC}TA HEIGIiTS
By
Charles �. Mertensotto
Mayor
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1VIII�20
February 3, 1995
To: Ma.yor, City Council and City Adminis
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis �
Subject: Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance Revisions
DISCUSSION
In October, the City Council had requested that the Planning Commission begin
consideration of a number of Ordinance revisions, including poteniaal revisions to the Critical
Area Overlay District Ordinance. City Council was concerned with Modified Site Plan
Reviews that were not receiving Planning Commission review. Council was also concerned
that there was not specific language in the ordinance to address those potential developments
that might be proposed below the established bluffline. .
The Plannu�g Commission discussed this item in November to provide John Uban :
with direction on drafting new language. In December and 7anuary,= the Planning �
Commission held public hearings to consider Ordinance Amendments to the CAO Ordinance.
The Planning Commission's recommendation is proposing three changes, as follows: �
1. Section 2.3.0 - Modifications - This section proposes additional language that defines
when a Modified Site Plan may not proceed directly to City Couacil review and must
appear before the Planning Commission for review and hearing. These exceptions are
when grading or substantial alteration of the site will occur. .
2. Section 1.4 - Definitions - A new definition is proposed that defines "Substantial
Alteration", as used in the newly proposed exceptions to Section 2.3.C, as explained
above.
3. Section 2.S.A - Site Plan A�roval Standards - This section is proposed to be
reworded so that the application of the CAO standards applies to the areas which are
below the established bluffline, as requested by Council.
The Planning Commission was aware that the new defuution for "substantial
alteration" and the cutting or filling in excess of five feet (5') as stated in the exceptions will
meaa that any home in the Critical Area that proposes to have a basement will need a review
by Planning Commission and City Council. The most recent CAO review by City Council
was for a home at 1942 Glen Hill Road, Case No. CAO 94-06. This home would be
required to appear at the Planning Commission under the new proposal, due to the cut
involved with the basement.
In the Planning Commission recommendation that follows, the proposed changes are
shown in a�t�€e�� for words to be deleted and in a doublined underlined format for
new language. A copy of the Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance is also attached.
RECONiMENDATION
The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that City Council adopt
Amendments to the Criticai Area Overla.y District Ordinance as follows:
Section 2.3.0 - Modif'ications
C. Modifications. In the case of a minor development and/or change involving a
single family dwelling, and if the site plans conform to the standards of the Critical
Area. Overlay District Ordinance, the City Administrator shall bring the request to the
attention of the City Council at its next regula.r meeting following receipt of an
application for Critical Area Ordinance consideration. The City Council shall review
such request and may, if it so determines, exempt the applicant from complying with
any inappropriate requirements of this Ordinance. �
�'. Lxcentions:
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a. Movement of earth. bv sradin�. which results in a cut or fill in excess
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of five feet (5'1 at anv uoint on the subiect vronertv. �
b. When develonment of the nronertv will result in the substantial
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alteration of erade or removal of natural ve�etation, trees, shrubs. rock
outcrotmin�s, water course, or scenic amenities. �
5ection 1.4 Definitions
g. Substantial Alteration - Earth work that involves 1Q0 or more bank (in
situl cubic vards of fill materials for the excavation, filline, �radins.
shanine, movin�, soil correction, or �eneral soil disruntions for the
pumose of makin� imnrovements to the uronertv or facilitatin�
develonment of the �rovertv is allowed. with review bv the Plannin�
Commission and Citv Council, found to be in keenin� with the eoals.
uolicies, and eeneral intent of the Citv, and found to be in comnliance
with all annlicable Citv. Countv, State or Federal re�ulations. Farth
work that involves less than 100 bank (in situ) cubic vards for
excavation, filline, gradin�. shanine. movin�, or eeneral soil disruntion
is allowed bv the Citv, with review bv the Citv Council, onlv when all
work is nerformed consistent with Citv eoals and nolicies. Bank
material are those soils found in their natural undisturbed condition.
h. Vegetation - All plant growth including trees, shrubs, mosses, and
grasses.
Section 2.5 - Site Plaa Approval Standards
a. No development shall be permitted on slopes between 12 � and 40 °b or
below the bluffline to the Mississirn�i River unless the applicant shall
prove that the following conditions are met.
ACTION REQUIRED
Consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regazding amendments to
the Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance. If the City Council desires to implement the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, they should pass a motion adopting Ordinance
No. _, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 403.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. _
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 403
The City Council of the City of Mendota fIeights does hereby ordain as follows:
5ECTION 1 Ordinance No. 4031�own and referred to as "Mendota Heights Critical
Area Overla.y District Ordinance" is hereby amended in the following
respects:
Section 2.3.0 is hereby amended in its entirety so that as amended it shall read as
follows:
C. Modifications. In the case of a minor development andlor change involving a
single family dwelling, and if the site plans conform to the standards of the Critical
Area Overlay District Ordinance, the City Administrator shall bring the request to tlie
attention of the City Council at its next regular meeting following receipt of aa
application for Critical Area Ordinance consideration. The City Council shall review
such request and may, if it so determines, exempt the applicant from complying with
any inappropriate requirements of this Ordinance. �
1. Exceptions:
a. Movement of earth, by gradi.ng, which results in a cut or fill ia excess
of five feet (5') at any point on the subject properiy.
b. When development of the property will result in the substantial
alteration of grade or removal of natural vegetation, trees, shrubs, rock
outcroppings, water course, or scenic amenities.
Section 1.4.G is hereby amended in its entirety so that as amended it shall read as
follows:
1.4.G. Substantial Alteration - Earth work that involves 100 or more bank (in
situ) cubic yards of fill materials for the excavation, filling, grading,
shaping, moving, soil correction, or general soil disniptions for the
purpose of making improvements to the property or facilitating
development of the properiy is allowed, with review by the Planning
Commission and City Council, found to be in keeping with the goals,
golicies, and general intent of the Ciry, and found to be in compliance
with all applicable City, County, State or Federal regulations. Farth
work that involves less than 100 bank (in situ) cubic yards for
excavation, filling, grading, shaping, moving, or general soil disruption
is allowed by the City, with review by the City Council, only when all
work is performed consistent with City goals and policies. Bank
material are those soils found in their natural undisturbed condition.
Section 1.4.G should be added to those deiinitions listed in Section 1.4 so that as added
it reads as follows:
H. Vegetation - All plant growth including trees, siuubs, mosses, and
grasses.
Section 2.S.A should be amended in its entirety so that as amended it shall read as
follows:
A. No development shall be permitted on slopes between 12 °b and 40 °6 or
below the bluffline to the Mississippi River unless the applicant shall
prove that the following conditions are met.
SECTION 2 This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
publication according to la.w.
Enacted and orda.ined into an Ordinance this 5eventh day of �ebruary, 1995.
ATTPST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCII,
CITY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
By
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
PLANNING REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
ACTION REQUESTED:
PREPARED BY:
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
Background
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CUIVSUL7ING PLANNC•RS
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January 24, 1995
Critical Area Ordinance changes
Conduct Public Hearing. Make
recommendations to Council on changes to
Critical Area Ordinance.
C. John Uban
There were a number of issues still to be resolved regarding changes to the GYitical Area
Ordinance. These include the definition of "substantial" alteration or removal of natural
vegetation.... and some direction on how to restrict development below the blufflines while
maintaining site lines.
Below is suggested.language to the Critical Area Ordinance. �ee� words are deleted from
the ordinance, F,.:���� words are additions to the ordinance.
SECTION 2.3.0 - Modifications
Section 2.3.0 should be changed to include the following:
C. �Vlodificallons. In the case of a minor development and/or change involving a single family
dwelling, and if the site plans conform to the standards of the Critical Area Overlay District
Ordinance, the City Administrator shall bring the request to the attention of the City Council at
its next regular meeting following receipt of an application for Critical Area Ordinance
January 24, 1995 Critical Area Ordinance Language Page 2
cansideration. The City Council shall review such request and may, if it so detemunes, exempt
the applicant fram complying with any inappropriate requirements of this Ordinance.
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UEFINITION OF THE TERM "SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION"
The ward "substantial" in item (2.) abave needs to be defined to some standard so that everyone
has a clear understanding of what "substantiat" means. Below is suggested Ianguage to be
included in the definitions section of the Crirical Area Ordinance:
Section 1.4 Definitions.
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6� �. Vegetation - All plant growth including trees, shrubs, mosses, and grasses.
SECTI4N 2.5 - BUILDTNG BELOW THE BLUFF
There may be areas in the City along the Mississippi River Bluffs below the bluff line where the
land has reached a plateau sa as to permit residential development. The City is cancerned that
this type of development be strictly regulated so as not to cause significant damage ta the bluffs
themselves or to intrude an the site lines of residential uses above the bluff.
In order to regulate this type af development the City may want to modify Section 2.S of the
Critical Area Ordinance to read:
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A. No develo�ment shall beApermitted on slopes between 12% and 40%t:;p�<��y�:::��
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conditions are met: -
The provisions that follow should then be sufficient to deal with residential development below
the bluffline.
These changes will require the Planning Commission and City Council to review all new homes
with basements within the Critical Area.
If you believe that these changes clear up the requirements to the Critical Area Ordinance, you
should recommend their adoption by the City Council.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGF3T8
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNE50TA
ORDINANCE NO. 174
CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT ClRDINANCE
Codified as Ordinance No. 4Q�
An Ordinance promating�the health, saEety, and welfare af the Citizens af
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, by amending the Zoning Ordinance, adoptaing new
sections, creating a site planning requirement therei.n.
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Z. GENERAL PROVISiONS
l.l Findings. The City of Mendota Heights finds that the Mi.ssissippi River
Corridor within the Metropolitan Area and the City•is a unique and
valuable local, state, regiona]., and na�ional resource. The R:iver is
an essential elea�ent i,n the ].ocal, regional, s�ate, and na'tional trans-
portatian, sewer �nd water, and recreation system, and serves 3.mportant
biolagical and.eaalogical functions. The prevention and mitigation o�
irreversible damaga to this resaurce and the p�eservatian and enhancement
of a.ts natural, aesthetic, cu�turai, and historic vaiues a.s an
furtherance of the hea].th, safety, and general. welfare af th� Cit�r. :
1.2 Purpose and�xntent. It is the purpose and intent of thi.s Ordinanae ta
prevent anci mitigate irreversible damac�e ta this unique sta.te, local';
�� '� ti regiona7:,. anc'#.. national resaurce to p�e$erve and enhance its values to
� the public and�protect and preserve the system as an essential element in
the Ci.ty•s transpor�a�ian, sewer and wa.ter, and reereatiana2 systems i.n
� acaardance with the following polica.es:
A. The Mississippi River Corridor shall be managed as a multi-
purpose public resaurae by continuing use•of the river
channel far transportation, conta.nuinc�"use af certain areas
for fleeting, for river transportation, canserving the
scenic, environmentai, recreationa2, mi.neral, ecanamic,
.• cuiturai, and histaric resaurces and functians of the River
Corridor and providing �far the con�inuatian af develapmen�
of a variety of urban uses within the Ri.ver Corridor.
B. The Mississippi kiver Corridor shall be managed in a manner
consistent with its natural characteris�ics and its existi.ng
developinent and i.n accordance wi�h regianal plans for the
development of the Metropolitan Area.
.. C. The Missi.ssippi River Corridar sha].I be managed in accardance
with the Critica3. Areas Aat of 1973, the Minnesa�a Enviranmental
Policy Act of 1973, and the Governor's Critical Area Desig'nation
Order, Executive Order No. 79-].9, dated November, 1976, and
ather applicable state and federal laws.
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1:3 Establishment of Critical Area Overlay District. A Critical Area Overlay •r•-� �
District with its attendant regulations is hereby established as part of .
• the Zoning Ordinance of Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The District shall
overl•ay the Zoning Districts established by Ordinance No. 401 adopted
August 6, 1974, so that any parcel of land lying in the Overlay District
shall also lie in one or more of the underl•,ying established Zoning
Districts. Territory within the Overlay District shall be subject to
the requirements established in this Ordinance as well as restrictions
and requirements established by other applicable ordinances and regulations
of Mendota Heights. Within the Overlay District, all uses shall be
permitted in accordance with the regulations for the underlying Zoning
District provided, however,•that such uses shall not be entitled to or
issued the appropriate development permit until they first satisfied
the additional requirements established in this Ordinance.
1.4 Definitions.
A. Bluffline - the line along the top of a slope connecting points at
which the slope becomes less than forty percent (40�).
B. Clearcutti.ng - The felling of substantially all trees and/or �
vegetation in an area at one time. •
C. Development - The construction, installation, or alterati.on of ;
any structure, the extraction, clearing, or other alteration of
terrestrial or aquatic vegetation, land, or the course current
or cross section of any water bady or water course or the division (� �'�1•
of land into two parcels..
D. Erosion - The general process by which soils are removed by flowing
surface or subsurface water or wind.
E. Sedimentation - The process of depositing materials from a liquid.
F. Slope - The inaline or relief of a land area. It is expressed in
percent with the number being the�difference in elevation in feet
for each one hundred (100) feet horizontal.
G. Vegetation - All plant growth including trees, shrubs, mosses,
and grasses.
1.5 Dist�ict Boundaries. This Overlay Ordinance shall apply to the Critical
Areas District which is specially delineated on the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Mendota Heights. For purposes of determining the appli-
cation of this Ordinance to any�particular parcel of land, the'above
referenced map shall be on file i.n the office of the Zoning Administrator
�`"�'� and shall be available for in"spection and co in
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II SITE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
2..1 Site Plan Required. No building permit, zoning approval, or subdivision
approval permit or certificate shall be issued for any action or develop- ,
ment located in an,area covered by this Ordinance until a site plan has been`�� -
prepared and approved in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
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2.2 Site Plan APpliaation. A wri.tten appl.icati.on for sa.te p3.an approva3
shall be fa.led with the Zoning Administratoz containing evidence adequate
to show that the praposed use will con�osm with the standards set forth
in this Ordinance. Fifteen (15j sets of clearly Iegible blue or blac�
line aopies or drawings and zequired i.nformation shall be subsnitted to
the Zoning Ac�ministratar, .
2.3 Site Plan Cantents.
A. Szte plan shall be prepared to a saale appropriate ta the size af
the project and suitable for �he review to be performed.
B. The following information sha3,I be provided in the site p].an:
I. Locati.on af �Che pzoperty, inaluding suah information as the
name and numbers af adjoining roads, railrQads, existing
subdivisians, or other landmarl�s.
2. The name and address�of the owner(s) ar developez(s}, the
section,�township, range, nort:h�point, date, and scale of
drawings, and number of sheets. '
3. Existing•topography as indicated on a cantour map having a' `
con�aur interval no greater than twra {2} feet per contour; �
the contour map shall alsa clearly delineate any b1ufE line,
aI3 .streams, ancludi.ng intermit�ent streams�and swales, .
rivers, water bodies, and wetlands located on the site. '
4. A plan delineating the existing drainage of the water
setting forth in which direction the valume,�a�cl at wha�
rate the stazue water is conveyed from the si�e in setti.ng
for�h those areas on the site where storm water calleats
and is gradua2ly percolated irt�o the ground or s3.ow2y
released to stream or 'lake. � ...
5. A description of t�he soils on the site including a map
indi.aati.ng soil types by areas to be disturbed as wel.l as
`� a soii xepart cantaining infoz�.tion on �he suitability of
the soils for the type of development proposed and for the
type of sewage disposal propased and desaribing any remeciial
steps ta�be taken by the develaper �o render the soils
suitaiiie. A21 areas prapased for grading shal2 be identifi.ed
by soil :�ype, both as to soa.l type af exa.sting top soil and
soil type of the new contotzr. The locatian and extent af any
erosion areas shall be included in the soils descriptian.
' 6. A descriptian of the flora and fauna, which occupy the site or
are occasionally fcaund thereon, setting Eorth with detail
thase areas where unique°plant or animal speaies may be found
on �he site.
7. A description of any features, huildings, or areas which are
af historic signi�a.cance.
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8. A map indicating proposed finished grading shown at
contours at the same intervals proposed above or as
required to clearly indicate the relationship of proposed
changes to existi.ng topography arid remaining features.
9. A landscape plan drawn to an appropriate scale including
dimensions, distance,�location, type, size, and description
of all existing vegetation, clearly locating and describing
any vegetation proposed for removal and all proposed land-
scape materials which�will be_added tb this site as part
of the development.
10. A proposed drainage plan of the developed site delineating
in which direction, volume, and at what rate storm water
will be conveyed from the site and setting forth the areas
of the site where storm water will be allowed to collect
and gradually percolate into the soil, or be slowly released
to stream or lake. The plan shall.also set forth hydraulic
capacity of all structures to be constructed or existing ,
structures to be utilized, including volume or holding ponds
and design storms. ,
11. Ara erosion and sedimentation control plan indicating the type,
location, and necessary technical information on control
measures•to be taken both during and after construction including
a statement expressing the calculated anticipated gross soil
loss expressed in tons/acres/year both during and after
construction.
12. The proposed size, alignment, height, and intended use of any
structures to be erected or locate,d on the site.
13. A clear delineation of all areas which shall be paved or
surfaced including a description of the surfacing materia]. to
, , be used.
14. A description of the method to be provided for vehicular and
pedestrian access to the proposed development and public access
to the river and/or public river view opportunities both before
and after development;.a description of the development's
impact on existing views of and along the river.
15. A description of all parking facilities to be provided as part
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of the development of the site including an analysis of parking
needs generated by the proposed development.
16. A delineation of the area or areas to be dedicated for public use.
17. A delineation of the location and amounts of excavated soils to
be stored on the site during construction.
18. Any other information pertinent to that particular project which
in the opinion of the inspector or applicant is necessary or
helpful for the review of the project.
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Modified site plans 1 be required for si �L-�"'�amily dwellings
proposed ta be construct pla�.te s a.n developmen�s which
have reaeived parior site pZan va3; and shall be regua.red for
the ex�Gension, enlargem , change or teration of existing
residential. struc s and accesspry struc es thereto. Such
modified sit ans shal3 contain any-of the ei een site plan
elemeni;,s�s�required by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Pracedure.
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2.4 (1) Referral t�Tan%�„'�mm�ta...rThe Zoninct Adminis�rator
shall �,f:�-"'�'Il �site pZ s to �h Plannzng Comm�.ssion.
c.,.�. �4-�.�`�( a� . c � �
2.�4(2) Planning Commissian Notice �nd Hearing on Si.te Plan. The
Blanning Cammissian shall hold a public hearing affording an
oppartunity for a11 paxties i.nteres�ed �o be heazd and shall
give no� less than ten {IO} days nor moze than tha.rty (3(?}
days notice of the tiate and place of such hearing publ.ished
in the designatec3 legal newspaper �or the Ci.ty, and such -
notice shall con�ain a desarip�ion of the land and the proposed
use. At least ten (10) days before the hearing, the Planning
Commissicsn sha3.1 mail an identical notice to the owner or
owners of the property in question and to each o� the property
awners within three hundred fifty {350} feet of �Yze aut'side
• boundaries of the land describ�d i.n the site plan. Failure of
the Planning Cammi.ssian to mail such natice or failure of the
property owners to reaeive said not3.ce shall not ainval.idate the
proaeedings. Within sixty. {60? days a€ter the date of reference
by the Gounaa.3.,. the Flanning �Caramission shall make a written
report to the'Council stating 3.ts Eindings and recommendations.
2.4(3) The Counqil shall hold a public heara.ng withi.n .thirty (30) days
after tl2e receipt of the repor� and recomnnendation of the
Planning Commission. If the Planning Commission fails to make
a repar�. to. �he Gounca.i wi�hin si�.y {6(}) days after the
referral of the site plan, the Council shall hold a public
hearing wi�hin thirty.(30)•days after the expira�ian of said
sixty (60} day periad. Fai3ure to receive a repoart from the
Planning Commissian as herein provided shall not i,nvalidate the
proceedings or aati.on of the Couneil. The Council shall giae
not less than five (5) days nor inore thari thirty (30) days
mailed notice of the time and place of sueh hearing to the
owner or owners of the property in ques�ion and to each of the
praperty owners within three htzndred fi£ty {35�� feet of the
outside boundaries of the land described in the site p�.an.
Failure of the property owners to receive the notice shall not
invalidate the proceed3ngs. At the time of the hearing, the
Council may �ake final. action upon �he site plan ar niay
continue the heara.ng from time to tune for further investigatian
and hearing. The Council may also reque�t further in�ormation
and report from the Planning Coztuaissian.
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. Any proposed amendment to the procedure section of this Ordinance,
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or any other proposed amendment to this Ordi.nance, may be referred �-
. to the Planning Com�ission for its consideration and recommendations
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2.5 Site Plan Approval Standards. Unless a variance from the strict application
of the provisions of this Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance is
granted, no site plan which fails to satisfy, the following standards shall
be approved by the City Council: �
A.� No development shall be permitted on slopes between�l2� - 40�
unless the applicant shall prove that the following conditions
are met:
l. The foundation and underlying materials of any structure,
including roads, shall be adequate for the slope conditions
and soil type.
2. Adequate controls and protections exist uphill from the
� proposed deveZopment such that there is no danger of
structures or roads being struck by fallirig rock, mud,
up-rooted trees, or other materials.
3. The proposed development presents no danger of falling •
rock, mud, up-rooted trees,' or other materials to structures
downhill. •
4. The�view of the developed slope�from the river and oppos�te
river bank is compati.ble with.the natural appearance of the %
undeveloped:slope, compatible with any historic areas nearby, �
compatible with the view from historic areas, including the �
Fort Snelling niewshed protection area, and compatible with
surrounding.architectural features. To the maximum extent
possible, the use of natural devices, including vegetation
management, shall be preferred over the construction of
artificial devices, including culverts, holding ponds, walls •
and terracirig. � '
5. All structures otYier than buildings and.roadway surfaces, but
�� including retaining walls should comply with the following
design standards:
a: retaining walls or terrace contours shall not exceed five
(5) feet in height;
b. construction shall be of native stone or wood;
c. the use of gabbions, pilings, tiebacks, metal retaining
walls, and pre-cast or cast in place concrete retaining
walls is specifically prohibited.
d. the minimum space between terraces and retaining walls
shall be twenty (20) feet.
6. Any lift stations required to service the slope development
with local sewage systems are designed in accordance with
local design standards and approved by the City Engineer.
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CITY OF MENDOTA, HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 175
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 403
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota,
ordains as follows: . �
Section 1. Ordinance No. 174, codified as Ordinance No. 403
entitled "Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance" is hereby amended
in the following respects:
A. Paragraph 2.3.0 of Section II thereof is hereby amended
in its entirety so that as so amended said paragraph 2.3.0
shall read as follows:
C. Modifications. In the case of a minor development
and or change involving a single family dwelling, and
if the site plans conform to the standards of the
Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance, the City
Administrator shall bring the request to the attention .
of the City Council at its next regular meeting fol- �
lo�aing receipt of an application for Critical Area
'Ordinance cor�sideration. The City�Council shall review
such request and may, if it so determines,� exempt the
applicant.•from complying with�any inappropriate require-
ments of this Ordinance. � � � - .'
B. Paragraph�2.4(1) of Section II thereof is hereby amended
in its entirety so that as so amended said paragraph 2.4(1)
shall read as follows:
.2.4(1) Referral to Planning Commission: Except
otherwise provided in'paragraph 2.3.0 above,� the
Zoning Administrator shall refer all site plans
Planning Commission.
as
to the
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in.full force and effect
from and after its publication according to law. .
Enacted and ordained into an ordi.nance this 2nd day of September ,
1980.
CITY OF MENDOTA BEIGHTS
BY /u"i.'�'1��/o/c oCc�-�c��
Robert G. I,ockwood
ATTEST: Mayor
athleen M. wanson
'ty Clerk
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?. No sep�ic tanks shall be placed within the Critical Area.
8. In na case shai2 slopes with a natural slope in exeess o�
forty (40) percent be developed.
B. During constructa.on and until sucfi, tim� as final control measures
are fully implemented and established, adequate devel.opment
practices will be maintained �o insure that gross soil losses
(expressed i.n terms of tons per aare per year? shalZ not exceed
five (5} tans per acre per year,during construc�ion, or two (2}
tans per acare per year during construc�ion when the site is
adjavertt to a water body or wafer courses; and one-ha3f (�} ton
per acre per year af�er the cnnstrutction ac�ivities are aompleted
as ca3cuiated in accordance with the foliowi.ng Uniform Sc+il�Loss
Equation:
The Uni.versal Soil Iass Equation is represented as fa].lows.
where:
A= R x C x K x LS
R equa3s the amount of rain€aI1. energy available
in one average year �
C equals the effect vegetation has a,n restraining
soil lass
K ec�,uals the ability particular soil types have ta
resist the energy of fiowing water
LS equals the effect the slope af the Zand has in
increasinq soil loss by causing f],owing water to
mave faster
A equals the net average annual soil loss.
C. Wet].ands and other water bodies shall no� be used as primary
sediment traps during or after cons�ction.
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D. The proposed deve3opment wi21 tzeat and/ar otherwise cantra2
the quaZ•ity and rate af run-off to avoid any seriaus deleterious
affect. The drainage and storm water retentian p].ans will be
subject to the approval af the City Engineer. In no case
shall the development increase �he rate of run-off.
E. The development is consistent with the reasonable preservation
of -�he view of the river carridor from ather praperties and
by �he public and the walling off o� views of the river
corridor from other proper�ies and publa.c right-o�-ways has
been mini,znized.
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F. Erosion protection measures shall make maximum use of natural �-
in-place vegetation rather than the placing of new vegetation ,
on-site as erosion control facilities. The use'of natural
erosion control devices shall be preferred to the maximum
extent over the construction of artificial drainage devices,
including culverts, holdi.ng popds, and ditches.
G. The development shall be located in such a manner as to
minimize the removal of vegetation and alteration of the
natural topography, however in no case shall the following
standards be exceeded:
l. No building or structu�e shall be located within forty
(40) feet of the bluff line.
2. No finished grades shall exceed a slope of forty percent
(40�) . .
H. The grades of any street shall not exceed ten percent (10�).
I. The height limitation for residential develop3nent shall be
two (2) stories. In areas zoned commercial, the height.'
litaitation shall be four (4) stories provided that such '
structures will not be visible from the River above the canopy
of the tree cover on the.bluff.
J. Any and all erosion control, storm water run-off, utility ���
access, and similar structures shall be designed to be �
mainta�ned, cleaned out, and otherwise operated wi.thout �
requiring the crossing bf undeveloped larids i.n excess of
eight (8) percent slopes with motorized heavy maintenance
vehicles and equipment such as bulldozers, trucks and backhoes.
K. Any cutting of trees and vegetation on lands.within forty (40)-
feet landward of the bluffline shall meet the following
standards: �'
`� l. Clear cutting, except for any authorized public services
such as roads and utilities, shall not be permitted.
2. Selective cutting of trees in excess of four inches in
diameter at breast height is permitted provided that cutting
is spaced in several cutting operations and a continuous
tree cover is maintained uninterrupted by large openings.
In cases where the existing tree cover has been interrupted
by large openings in the past, selective cutting should be
performed so as to maintain a continuous tree cover in the
remaining wooded areas.
3. The above provisions will not be deemed to prevent:
a. The removal of diseased or insect infested trees, or of ;,.
. rotten or damaqed trees that present safety hazards; r
b. Pruning understory vegetation, shrubs, plants, bushes,
grasses, or from harvesting crops, or cutting suppressed
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trees or trees 1.ess than four inches in diameter at
breast height.
L. The appl.icant sha13. demonstrate that the types and densities oi
land use praposed shall be suited �o the site and soil conditions
and shall not present a threa� ta t:he mai.ntenance af the ground
wa�er quality, a potential increase in maintenance costs af
uta.lities, parka.ng areas, or roads, and sha1:1 not be snbject to
problems due ta soil 1i�titation, including, but not limited to,
soil bearing strength, shrink/swell potential, and e�ccessive
frost movement. �
M. Qua2ity of water run-off and w�ter infiltrated ta the water tabl.e
or aqua�er shall be as high aEter develapmen� as it was before
development of the site.
N. A1]. development, drainage,•and grading plans shal.l be revi.ewed
by the City Engineer and other advisors as the Planning Cammission
or City Council may c'i%rect priar to actian by that body. The
Ci�y Cauncil may requi.re additional conditions to be met andjar
revisions in the plans to conform ta the standards and intent of
this Ordina,nce. �
O. 'The conduct of all grading, landscaping, structure.p].acement, and
stzeet routirxg sha31 be consistent with and to the ma�ca.mum extent
in furtherance of the goals and poli:cies•for the develapment oi
the River Corridor as adopted by the Cit,y Cauncii of Mendota Heights.
III RIVER CROSSINGS
3.1 Utility Faci.].ities. Utility crossings af the Cr3.tical Area Corridar or
routing within the Corridar shall meet the £ollow3.ng standards:
A. Undergraund piacing of the utility facil.ity sha31 be�required
unless econami.c, technological, and land'characterist3.c factors
make underground piacemertt unfeasibie.. Economic cons�iderati.ans
aloine shall not be made the major determinan� regarding feasibility.
� B. Overhead crossings,: if requised, shall meet �he f�sllowing ariteria:
1. The crassing shall be adjacent �o or par� of an existing
utility aorra.dor, i.ncluding bridge or overhead utility lines.
2. Right-of-way cleasance shall be kept to a minimum.
3. The cros�3.ng �hall be subject ta the site planning revi.ew as
set �orth in Article I2.
C. Utility sub-stations shall be subject ta the following standards:
1. New sub-stations ar refurbishment of existing sub-stations
sha1.I. ba campatib},e in heights, scale, building materials,
�landscaping, and signing wi,th th:e surrounding natural enviran-
mental•or land uses. Screening by natural means is encouraged
and should be compatible with the surrounding environment.
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2. Al1 development, drainage, and grading plans shall be f.
reviewed by the City Engineer and other advisors as the t
Planning Commission or City Council may direct prior to
action by that body. The City Council may require
additional conditions to be met and/or revisions in the
plans to conform to the st�ndards and intent of this
Ordinance.
D. Pipelines and underground utility facilities shall be subject
to the following standards: .
1. Al1 pipelines and underground facilities shall be subject
to site planning requirea►ents as set forth in�Article II.
2. Al1 underground placing of utility facilities and pipelines
shall.be followed by revegetation and rehabilitation to
the conditions which existed on-site prior to development.
3.2 Public and Private R�oads and Railways. New roads and railways crossing the
Critical Area Corridor or routed within the Critical Area Corridor shall
meet the following standards: � ,
A. Roads and railways sha11 be constructed to minimize impact
on the natural terrain and natural landscape. .
B. 'All roads and railways.shall be subject to the site planni.ng
review set forth in Article�II. � r�
IV EXISTING USES
4.1 Existing Structures. Existing structures, the location, or the use of
which is inconsistent with this Ordinance or the Critical Areas Designation
Order shall not be eligible for any permi.t_granted by the City'for expan-
sion, change of use, renewal of existing permit, or building permit, unless
the following criteria are met: '•
A. The applicant shall provide and mai.ntain adequate screening
`� of the structure from the water through the use of natural
•vegetative means.
B• Expansion of existing structures shall be in the direction
away from the river front.
C. The public's ability to view the river and river corridor from
existing public streets shall not be further degraded by the
proposed activity. �
4.2 Signs.
A. Advertising signs are prohibited between the flood fringe border
line and all county, state, and federal highways located within
one thousand (1,000) feet of the line, except where the river
cannot be uiewed from the highway due to natural vegetation or
existing buildings.
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B. All advertising signs permitted within the Critical Area outside
the area set forth in 4.2A shall confoxm to the provisions of
Ordinance No. 401.
1. Views of the water from vistas and public roads shall
not be ivapaired by the placement of business or adver-
tising signs.
2. Advertising signs may be located only on the bluff side
of public transportation routes which are parallel and
adjacent to the river front.
C. Al1 advertising signs, the location of which is not in conformance
with this section are deemed nonconforming uses and shall be
removed within seven (7) years of the effective date of this
Ordinance.
4.3 Vegetation. Within the Critical Area and specifically on land forty (40)
feet landward of the bluffline, the following standards shall apply:
A. Clear cutting, except for any authorized public services such as
r.oads and utilities, shall not be permitted. '
B. Selective cutti.ng of trees in excess of four (4) inches in diameter
at breast height is permitted provided that cut£ing is spaced in
several cutting operations and a continuous tree cover is maintained,
• uninterrupted by large openings.� In cases where the existing tree
cover has been interrupted by large openings in the past, selective
cutting should be performed so as to maintain a continuous tree
cover in the remaining wooded areas.
C. The above cutting provisions wi.11 not be deemed to prevent:.
l. The removal of diseased or insect infested trees, or of
rotten or damaged trees that present safety hazards;
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2. Pruning understory vegetation; shrubs, plants, bushes,
grasses, or from harvesting crops, or cutting suppressed
trees or trees less than four (4) inches in diameter at
breast height.
V VARIANCES.
5.1 Purpose. The Council may grant variances from the strict application of
the provisions of this Ordinance and impose conditions and safeguards in
the variances so granted in cases where there are practical difficulties
or particular hardships necessarily involved in the manner in which the
strict letter of the regulations of this Ordi.nance are carried out.
5•2 Applications. A written application for a variance shall be filed with
the Zoning Administrator and shall contain evidence adequate to show the
exceptional conditions and the peculiar and practical difficulties claimed
as the basis for the variance. Fifteen (15) sets of clearly legi.ble, blue
or black lined copies or drawings and required information shall be sukamitted
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to the Zoning Administrator and shall be accompanied by a receipt from� •
'• • the City Clerk evidencing the payment of all required�variance fees (
for processing, as set forth in Section 6.1 and the�bond, when required
� by Council, �n the amount so calculated in accordance with this Ordinance.
5.3 Referral to the Planning Commission. Before,the granting of any variance,�
the application therefor shall be referred to the Planning Commission for
study concerning the effect of the proposed variance upon the Comprehensive
Plan and on the character and value ot the C�itical Area Overlay District,
and for its recoumiendation to the Council for the granting of such variance
� from the strict application of the provisions of the Critical Area Overlay
District Ordinance so as to relieve such difficulties or hardships to'the
degree considered reasonable wi.thout impairing the intent and purpose of
the Critical Area Overlay Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. The
Planning Coanni.ssion shall recommend such conditions related to the variance
. as it may deem advisable.
5.4 Variance.Approval Standards. In considering applications for variance under
this Ordi.nance, the Council shall consider the advice and recommendations of
the Planning Commission and may grant variance from the strict application
of the provisions of this Critical Area Overlay D�.strict Ordinance and impose
conditions and safeguards in the variances so�granted, provided the following
additional criteria shall be considered:
A. The conditions causing the hardship are unique to that property.
B. The variance is proved necessary in order to secure for the
._applicant the right or rights that are enjoyed by other owners
• in the Same area of the district.
C. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the public
� interest or damaging to the rights of other persons or to
property values in the neighborhood.
D. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the management
• policies of the Critical Area.
` E. No variance shall be granted simply because there are no objections
or because those who do not object outnumber those who do; nor for
any other reason other than a proven hardship.
F. Financial gain or loss by the applicant shall not be interpreted as
an unnecessary hardship.
G. The conditions which result in the need for the variance were not
created by the applicants design solution. The applicant shall
have the burden of proof for showing that no other reasonable
design solution exists.
5.5 Denial. Variances may be denied by motion of the Council and such motion
shall constitute a finding and determi.nation by the City Council that
conditions warranting the issuance of the variances do not exist.
5.6 Action Without the Recommendation of the Planning Commission. If no rec-
ommendation is transmitted by the Planning Commission within sixty (60)
days after referral of the application for a variance to the Planning
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Commissian, �he Council may take action without further awaiting such
recommendation:
5.? Revocation. A violation of any condition set forth or zequired by the Ci�y
Council in granti.ng a variance shall be a vio].atian of this Ordinance and
automatiaally terminate the variance. A variance sha21 become�nu21 and
voS.d one year after.it was granted, unless made use o£ within the year oar
such longer periad p�escribed by the City Council.
VI FEES
6.1 Base Fee. To defray administrative costs for the proaessing�ot site plan
app3icati.ons, or variance appl.icationsr a laase fee, of �ne FIunr3red Dallars
($100.00) per application shal]. be paid by all applicants.
6.2 Additi:onal Costs. In order to defray the additional aosts of processing
said applications, all. app],icants shall pay the total cost of staff and/ar
cansulting tirae spent exclusively in reviewing the request andjar in
processing materials for the applicant's request, plus all material costs
for said'reguest. � � .
6.3 Inc�.uded Matters.
A. "Materia].s" shall.include, but nat be limited to maps, graphs,
�, cha�s, drawings, etc., and aI3 printing or reproduction of the
same. .
B. "Staff and/or consulti.rtg time" shall incl.ude any and all time spent
in eithez research�ng �or or actual praduction of materia2s.
C. The haurly rate fax "staff andfor consuZting time" sha.11 be estab-
lished and made avaiiable�to the app].ican� by the City Clerk prior
to the production of any materials, and the applicant shall be
given a reasonable estimate af prajected time andjar material cast.
6.4 Deposit. Fees shall be paid at the�time applicatians are f3.3ed with f:he
City Clerk and are not refundable unless the application is withdrawn prior
to referral to the Planning Commission. A depasit to cover sta�f or
con`sulting time and ma�erials will be estimated and required by the Gity
Glerk at the t9me the base fee is pai.d. Any portion o� the deposi.t not
spent to defray the abave-mentianed costs shall be refunded to the applicant
wi�hin thirty (30) days after.the application proaess has been completed.
Any actual.�casts in excess of tlie depasi� sha1,3 be payable within thirty (30}
days after receipt of the billing. �
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VII�� MISGELI.,ADTEOUS MATTERS
7.1 Inter-Communii�� Review. In aIl cases where any praposed development or action
abuts an adjaaent municipa].ity, �hat municipa].ity shall be �arma�.ly notified
of the propased development o� aetion, and given the opportunity to review
and aomment on the propasal. Such no�ifi.cation as required in Section 2.4,
shall be mailed to the City CZerk af the abutting municzpali.ty:
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Sec�ion 2. This Ordi:nance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its publication according to Yaw. i
Enacted and ordained into an Ordinance this.20th day of May, 1980.
ATTEST:
a.�GLt� . ��,t'�--
thleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
January 31, 1995
T0: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tom Lawell, City Administ
SUBJECT: Advisory Commission Re-Appointments
DISCIISSION
The City is fortunate to have a number of individuals who
serve voluntarily on our three Commissi:ons: Planning, Parks and
Recreation and Airport Relations. In that Commission terms are
staggered, every year a number of Commission member terms expire.
At our February 7 meeting, Council is being asked to consider the
reappointment of seven Commiasion members whose terms expired on
January 31, 1995.
Commisaion members up for reappointment include:
Plaaaiaa Parks aad Recreation � Airport Relations
Ultan Duggan Ann Norton
Sharon Koll Dave Libra
Sally Lorberbaum
Cynthia Surrisi
James Olin
All of the above individuals have indicated a desire to
continue service on their respective Commission.
ACTION REQIIIRED
Council
individuals
Commissions .
MTL:kkb
should consider the reappointment of the identified
to additional three year terms on their respective
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