1995-02-21,
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAROTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
February 21, 1995 - 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Adoption
4. Approval of February 7 Minutes
5. Consent Calendar
a. Acknowledgment of the January Treasurer's Report.
b. Acknowledgment of the January Fire Department Report
c. Authorization to Make a Contingent Offer of Employment -
New Police Officer.
d. Acknowledgment of the February 14 Parks and Recreation
Commission Minutes.
e. Appxoval of Request from St. Thomas Academy to Reserve
Tennis Courts.
f. Acknowledge Informa.tion regarding "Focus on Community"
Event scheduled for March 9-10, 1995.
g. Approval of Landscape Architect for Ivy Hill Park.
h. Acknowledge Receipt of Information regarding Legislative
Fiscal Impact Possibilities.
i. Approval of the List of Contractors
j. Approval of the List of Claims.
End of Consent Calendar
6. Public Comments
7. Proclamation
• a. Proclamation of April 23-29 as Minnesota Volunteer
Recognition Week.
8. Unfinished and New Business
a. Case No. 94-35: SignArt (Dr. Lee) - Sign Variance
b. Case No. 94-40: Bjorklund Development Co - Subdivision
c. Review of Mendota Meadows Revised Plans.
-- d. Discuss Pagel Road Improvements.
e. Review of Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course Parking
Agreement. -
f. Discuss CellularOne request for Concept Approval to
Locate Antennae on the City Water Tower.
g. Review of Draft Agreement - St. Paul Water Agreement.
h. Review of Ordinance Revisions for Detached Garages in R-1
Zoning District - ORDINANCE NO. 301 .
i. Review Critical Area Ordinance Amendments - ORDINANCE NO.
302 .
j. Discuss Official Position on North Urban Regional Trail
Master Plan - RESOLIITION NO. 95-10
k. Set Workshop Date with Airport Relations Commission.
10 . Council Comments , �
9. Adjourn
Auxiliary aids for disabled persoas are available upoa request
at least 120 hours ia advaace. If a aotice of less than 120
hours is received, the City o£ Mendota Heights will make every
attempt to provide the aids, however, this may aot be possible
on short notice. Please contact City Admiaistratioa at
452-1850 with requests.
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February 7, 1995
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, February 7, 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, Krebsbach and Smith. Councilmember Koch had
notified the Council that she would be late.
AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Smith moved adoption of the revised agenda for the
meeting. T
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Krebsbach moved approval of the minutes of the
January 17, 1995 regular meeting.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Huber moved approval of the consent calendar for
the meeting, revised to remove item m., UBC fee schedule along
� with authorization for execution of any necessary documents
contained therein.
a. Aclrnowledgment of the minutes of the December 29, 1994
Planning Commission meeting.
b. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the January 24, 1995
Planning Commission meeting.
c. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the January 11, 1995
Airport Relations Commission meeting, and direction to the
City Administrator to discuss with the Commission potential
dates for a joint CounciUCommission workshop.
d. Acknowledgment of receipt of the unapproved January 4,
1995 NDC-4 meeting minutes.
e. Acknowledgment of the Code Enforcement monthly report for
January.
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February 7, 1995
f. Acknowledgment of a summary report of 1994 Planning
Commission activity.
g. Authorization to purchase a hot water pressure washer for the
Public Works Department from American Pressure, Inc., for
its low quote of $4,526.25.
h. Aclaiowledgment of bids and approval to issue purchase
orders to Waldon Group for a 4x4 truck chassis for its low
quote of $19,587.64 plus tax, to Crystell for a Triple Tipper
dump box for its low quote of $6,745.95, and to Crysteel for
an 8.5 foot Western Snow Plow Unimount for its low quote of
$2,475.85.
i. Approval to issue a sign permit to SignArt to allow installation
of a 30.24 square foot sign for Mich's Coffee Cottage in the
Mendota Plaza.
j. Adoption of Resolution No. 95-08, "RESOLLTTION
ACCEPTING PETITION, FEASIBILITY REPORT, AND
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MENDOTA
MEADOWS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 95, PROJECT NO. 1)."
k. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated February 7,
1995 and attached hereto.
1. Approval of the list of claims dated February 7, 1995 and
totaling $280,000.03.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
UBC FEES . Council acknowledged a memo from Code Enforcement Officer
Berg recommending Council adoption of the 1994 UBC building
permit fee schedule.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he feels very strongly that fees for
new construction and remodeling should not be increased for 1995
and pointed out that Council can adopt the schedule in 1996 if
necessary. Councilmembers Smith and Krebsbach agreed that the
schedule should not be adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. John Mathern was present to inform Council that because of
recent market analysis he would like to reduce from 36 to 34 units
the number of attached units in the recently approved Mendota
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February 7, 1995
Meadows P.U.D. and add unattached units, reducing the overall
density of the project by two units.
Mayor Mertensotto informed Mr. Mathern that Council is not in a
position to comment on what steps are necessary to amend the
P.U.D. He explained that Council will refer the request to City
Planner Uban who will contact Mr. Mathern for specifics on what he
wants to change and Mr. Uban will submit a staff report to Council.
He reminded Mr. Mathern that the free-standing units must be
finished on all four sides and that the impervious surface ration,
setbacks, et al, must be maintained and that the pazk contribution
will be based on the original approval. He suggested that any
separation of units be made on the low end of the site.
Councilmember Smith asked Mr. Mathem to provide to Council
pictures of what he has in mind for the single units.
LERBS RETIREMENT Mayor Mertensotto introduced Bill Lerbs and informed the audience
that on December 31, Mr. Lerbs had retired from the Volunteer Fire
. Department after 27 years of service. On behalf of the Council,
Mayor Mertensotto presented Mr. Lerbs with a plaque in recognition
of his many years of service and dedication to the community.
WATER TOWER BIDS Council aclaiowledged a memo from the Public Works Director
tabulating bids received for refurbishing the water tower and
discussing the shrouding issue. Mr. James Imre, General Manager
of TMI Coatings, the low bidder, was present for the discussion.
With respect to the shrouding issue, Mr. Danielson explained that
the lead content in the existing paint on the tank, according to the
AEC test, is insignificant and below the level considered to be
hazardous by the MPCA, therefore the agency does not require that
the ta,nk be shrouded. He recommended that the contract be awazded
to the low bidder and that shrouding not be done.
Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Mr. Danielson
stated that work on the tank will have to be delayed until repairs
currently being done to the West St. Pau16 million gallon reservoir
are completed. He explained that St. Paul Water anticipates that the
reservoir repairs will be completed no later than April 1.
Mayor Mertensotto noted that TMI does not plan to remove the
tank's flutes during the repainting and repair. He stated that Council
has heard differing estimates on what the sand blasting and painting
of the flutes add to the project costs and that the Public Works
Director had indicated that reconditioning the flutes would cost
$32,000 to $40,000 because of the added surface.
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February 7, 1995
Public Works Director Danielson responded that the TMI bid is not
subject to reduction for area.
Mr. Imre informed Council that he has submitted a lump sum fixed
bid that will not vary, and that the painting of the flutes certa.inly
adds to the cost because of the added area to paint and sandblast.
Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto about the
potential for extensive corrosion on the flutes, Mr. Imre explained
that it would be very unusual to have corrosion on them since they
aze on the outside of the tank, but if,there is major corrosion on the
inside of the tank, that may cause the bid to increase. He stated that
he does not anticipate there would be any corrosion or any added
costs for the exterior.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that AEC, the city's consultant on
the project, indicated that there is corrosion.
Mr. Imre responded that he agrees that the paint is rusted away on
the flutes. He stated that he received the information from AEC and
used it to prepare the bid.
.� Councilmember Krebsbach asked if the tank needs to be shrouded.
Mr. Imre responded that for $99,000, the shroud is put up to contain
the sand and lead He stated that he strongly recommends shrouding
to avoid claims and that two tanks his firm is currently working on
aze totally shrouded. He recommended shrouding, stating that he is
concerned about 3M, the apartments and the home next door to the
tank, which will be impacted by the sand blasting. He informed
Council that it is easier for lus firm to complete the project if it is
shrouded but the decision rests with Council.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the apartments are to the north of the
tank and the home next to the tower is used as a contractor's work
station and he does not believe it is used for habitation. He stated
that property owners will be alerted and that Council does not want
the Public Works personnel to be unpacted.
Responding to a question from Councilmember Smith, Mr. Imre
stated that sand blasting takes place in the beginning of the project
and takes about two months - the entire project will take about five
months.
Councilmember Smith asked if there is any filtering that the
businesses and residences in the area can do on their air intakes to
mitigate the impact. ,
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February 7, 1995
Mr. Imre responded that filtering can be done but that he would not
ask 3M to do that, and if the tank is not shrouded there is the
potential for claims.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he does not feel that the tank repair
project will be any different from a constntction site where there is
heavy equipment and dust. He asked about noise from the project.
Mr. Imre responded that it will be noisy - sandblasting is at 130 psi.
Councilmember Smith stated that she would like to know about
what the real affect will be on the neighboring properties. She asked
if Council could accept the bid now and then add the shroud later.
Mr. Imre responded that this can be done and that once the bid is
awarded he will prepaze more information on the impact.
Mayor Mertensotto asked what determines when a change order
could be submitted for corrosion in the interior.
Mr. Imre responded that he does not anticipate there will be
anything different from what AEC presented and that he will do
additional tests for strength, etc. He sta.ted that he feels the
specification and the pre-work was well done and he does not think
there will be any extras. He stated that he was not awaze the city
will institute a total spxinkling ban and suggested that Council ask
TMI to compress its schedule, at a premium time cost of about $180
a day. This would shorten considerably the time the tank will be out
of service and substantial completion, scheduled for August 15,
could be shortened by four to six weeks.
Councilmember Huber asked who would pay any claims which
came for lack of shrouding. He stated that if he were a contractor
and felt there was a significant risk from claims for not shrouding he
would possibly build that into his bid price, whereas if he felt that
there was little risk he would approach it differently.
Mr. Imre responded that TMI carnes $5 million general liability
insurance currently and will not change that amount for the project.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked whether the dust conditions will
be during the day when the sand blasting is done. She commented
that Council just approved t-ball in the area.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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February 7, 1995
Mr. Imre responded that dust will be during the day as they
generally do.not sand blast at night. He informed Council that sand
will be dispersed about 1/4 mile unless a shroud is used - shrouding
would confine the sand within the shroud. He stated that his crews
will have to shovel the roof of the utility building next to the tank for
fear of load damage. Responding to a question from
Councilmember Krebsbach on whether there will be any hazard to
people driving the area, he sta.ted that possibly the Public Works
pazking lot and the street between the tower and 3M may be slippery
because of the sand. He stated that there will not be a visibility
problem and that the work schedule will be from 8:30 .to 4:30 or
5:00 unless Council desires a compressed schedule which would
involve evening and week end work scheduling as well.
It was the consensus not to authorize the compressed schedule.
Councilmember Smith moved to accept the bids and award the
contract for refurbishing the water tower to TMI Coatings, Inc., for
its low bid of $573,000.00 less the $98,900 deduct for shrouding,
reserving the option to include shrouding within 30 da.ys of the time
work commences on the project.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Staff was directed to do additional reseazch on shrouding, checking
with other municipalities.
Councilmember Smith asked how residents and businesses in the
industrial pazk will be notified of the sprinkling ban.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that there will be an
article in the next city newsletter and that press releases have been
submitted to the local papers.
LEXINGTON/MARIE POND Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director
Danielson regazding the Lexington/Marie pond dredging operation
along with a tabulation of bids received for the project.
Mayor Mertensotto asked what will be done if the pond does not
freeze up enough to enable the use of a dozer.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that a drag line cannot
be used and if the work cannot be done by a dozer, the project will
have to be canceled.
Councilmember Smith moved to accept the bids and awazd the
contract for the dredging operation to Scherff, Inc., for its low bid of
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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February 7, 1995
$6,000, with the understanding that if using a dozer does not work
the contract is canceled.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. -
Councilmember Koch arrived at 9:00 p.m.
CASE NO. 95-01, CURLEY Council acknowledged an application from Tim Curley for a sign
azea variance to allow Curley Furniture Store to use the former
Ethan Allen sign.
Mayor Mertensotto sta.ted that in addition to the sign azea request,
there was a question over the sign setback. He explained that the
Planning Commission reviewed the application and recommended
approval to issue a sign permit for alteration of the sign message
based on continuation of a non-conforming structure rather than a
variance so the sign will not set a precedent on T.H. 110.
Councilmember Krebsbach moved to authorize staff to issue a sign
permit in accordance with the plans submitted by the applicant.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 94-39, MANSFIELD Council acknowledged a memo from Administrative Assistant
Batchelder regazding continued discussion on an application from
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mansfield for a sideyard setback variance to
allow construction of a dining room addition at 1300 Wachtler
Avenue.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience that discussion on the
request had been continued so that Council members could look at
the site. He stated that in this particulaz case, the home is in an azea
which is not densely developed - Economics Laboratories is across
the street and there is a woods behind the house. He noted that the
Mansfield home sits back a greater distance than the standard
setback. Mayor Mertensotto stated that the Mansfields claim there is
no other location on the site to locate the addition and that they have
stated they only need a 4 1/2 foot side yard setback variance.
Mr. Mansfield responded that he staked out the addition and reduced �
the size from 12'6" to 11'6" and would consider reducing it to 10'6"
if Council required it. He informed Council that the roof overhang
on the addition side of the house has to be 24".
Mayor Mertensotto responded that overhangs are not considered part
of the setback but Council must consider that if it is to allow a
variance from the 10' side yard setback requirement.
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February 7, 1995
Mr. Mansfield informed Council that he has redesigned the addition
roof so that there will be a one foot overhand. The addition,
including the overhand, would be 3' 6" into the sideyard if the dining
room has an inside dimension of 10 feet six inches.
Councilmember Huber stated that he would prefer to a11ow an 11'6"
addition to allow enough room to walk azound the dining room table
and chairs.
Mayor Mertensotto sta.ted that the sideyard is also very important -
Council has required people to remove blacktop pads from sideyard
setback areas. He sta.ted that if the applicants can get by with a
11'6" addition it would allow 6'6" between the property line and the
wall of the house. He stated that the Mansfields should have known
when they bought the home that the dining room was not lazge
enough, and this is why the Plazuung Commission recommended
denial because there is no demonstrated hardship basis for the
variance.
Councilmember Smith stated tha.t she appreciates the Planning
Commission's work and the agrees with the importance of the
sideyazd setback. .She further stated however, that in this case the
isolated nature of the home makes it different and there is no other
place on the lot to construct the addition.
Responding to a question from Councilmember Krebsbach about
landscaping, Mr. Mansfield stated that the rock and vegetation in the
front and part of the side of the house will be cazried around the side
to screen the air conditioning unit and other things.
Mayor Mertensotto sta.ted that if Council approves the variance, the
Code Enforcement Officers will only be allowed to issue a permit
based on plans where the foundation of the addition is 6 1/2 feet
from the property line and also that the overhang cannot be any
mare than one foot further into the setback than the addition.
Councilmember Huber moved to approve a 3' 6" sideyazd setback
variance to allow construction of a dining room addition 6 1/2 feet
from the side lot line at 1300 Wachtler Avenue, with the overhand
restricted to not more than one foot beyond the foundation wall of
the addition, based on the fact that there are not neighbors directly
behind or across from the properiy, the adjoining property owner
appeared before Council to voice his support, and approval would
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February 7, 1995
have minimal impact.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5 �
Nays: 0
Staff was directed to notify the Code Enforcement department to
inspect the foundation and the framing to be sure the overhang is no
more than one foot.
CASE NO. 94-38, SKJERVEN � Council acknowledged an application from Mr. & Mrs. Gordy
Skjerven, 691 Cheyenne Lane, for an eleven foot reaz yard setback
variance to a11ow construction of an attached three season porch.
Council also acknowledged associated staff reports.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the Planning Commission had noted
that the Skjerven lot abuts a marsh that will not be developed and
that the lot is substandard sized He explained that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the variance, finding that the
attached porch is a better improvement than the alternative of a free
standing gazebo. He noted that the City Planner's report cited
precedent set by two variances granted in the azea in the past.
Responding to a question from Councilmember Krebsbach about
how much back yard he has to the marsh, Mr. Skjerven responded
about 30 feet. Councilmember Krebsbach stated that the Skjervens
could not do anything in their back yazd because of the marsh if the
variance is not granted.
Councilmember Smith asked if there aze any other porches in the
neighborhood and how far back they go. Mr. Skjerven responded
that there are at least three and one is quite faz back but it is on a
deeper lot. He explained that lus porch would not go back any
farther than any of the existing porches.
Councilmember Krebsbach moved to adopt the Planning
Commission recommendation to approve an eleven foot reaz yard
setback variance.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Public Works Director informed Council that there had been some
question over whether the needed variance is 11 or 12 feet. He
explained that Mr. Skjerven's house is at the maximum setback so
he needs a 12 foot variance based on the physical measurements
made by staff.
Councilmember Krebsbach moved to amend the motion to approve a
twelve foot rear yard setback variance.
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February 7, 1995
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 94-40, BJORKLUND Council acknowledged an application from Bjorklund Development
Company for subdivision and variance for a proposed the division of
a 6.5 acre (formerly Swanson) parcel into a seven lot subdivision at
the southwest comer of Lexington Avenue and Orchazd Place.
Council also acknowledged correspondence from neighbors and
associated staff reports.
Mr. Paul McGinley, representing Bjorklund Development, explained
that the lots would range in size from 20,000 to 38,(}00 square feet
with an average size of 32,000 square feet. He informed Council
that the developer had initially looked at a plan with a cul-de-sac
from Orchard but the grade would be to steep so the plan was
redesigned with an entrance from Lexington between the Rolf
property and the proposed development. He explained that the
subdivision needs a variance to allow a cul-de-sac length of 600 feet
rather than 500 feet and a variance to the setback line from the
required lot width at the setback line for Lots 4, 5 and 6. He stated
that there have been extensive discussions with the neighbors and
through neighborhood meetings and Planning Commission meetings
it was determined tha.t the proposal is reasonable for the cul de sac
and several options for future neighborhood street circulation were
discussed. Mr. McGinley stated that of the five options discussed,
the most likely to occur is Option E. He informed Council that the
Rolfs and Illetschkos were opposed to a through street through their
properties and the Olins were initially in favor of a through street
through their properiy and that was considered the most likely to
develop in the future. Mr. McGinley reviewed Option E, wluch
envisions a cul-de-sac from Orchazd to serve the Olin property and a
cul-de-sac from Lexington to serve the proposed development and
possible future development of the Rolf and Illetschko properties.
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that the option would squeeze two
lots between cul-de-sacs.
Mr. McGinley responded that the option just shows approxirnate
schemes for development and at such time as the adjoining
properties are developed, the owners will have to decide the position
of the road and the size and configuration of the lots they will
propose.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council wants to foresta.11 problems
like those experienced with Mendota Woods, and asked if the Olins
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February 7, 1995
and the neighbors to the south of the proposed development have
been involved in the planning discussion.
i
Mr. McGinley responded that the neighbors have been involved. He
stated that the Olins had submitted an option for the potential
development of their properiy with a long cul-de-sac to develop lots
to the end of their property on the bluff.
Mayor Mertensotto asked if all of the properties can be served by
gravity sewer. Public Works Director Danielson responded that they
can.
Nir. McGinley sta.ted that the Rolfs and Illetschkos prefer Option E
and the Olins were initially in favor of a through street to Lexington
and still favor tha.t but aze not opposed to the cul-de-sac if the
properiy develops under Option E.
Councilmember Huber stated that the lots wedged between the two
cul-de-sacs would likely be less desirable and it would seem that
their value would be diminished. �
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that if the adjacent property
owners prefer the two cul-de-sacs and Olin supports it, the cul-de-
sacs are more desirable than a through street as cul-de-sacs would be
more in keeping with the character of the area. She expressed
concern that the wooded chazacter of the properiy along Lexington
be maintained. She asked if the developer will insure that.
Mr. McGinley responded that the grading plan shows where silt
fencing will be placed and where tree protection tapes will be placed
to prevent grading in the tree azea. He stated that there will be
grading required for the detention pond in the northeast corner at
Lexington,"and some of the trees along Lexington and into that azea
will be lost.
Mr. James Olin stated that she owns the property immediately west
of the proposed plat. She informed Council that after meeting with
the Bjorklunds and the Planning Commission she thought that there
was nothing they could do but accept the proposed plan. She stated
that she and Dr. Olin have often discussed that their properly would
not be developed in the near future but thinks now that it will be
sooner rather than later. She stated that at one of the Planning
Commission meetings, one of the neighbors thought that the
Commission should still look at all three parcels for development as
one but her property is left with a long cul-de-sac. She stated that
she feels that the most appropriate street pattern would be a through
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February 7, 1995
street from Lexington but understands that cannot be forced on the
other property owners, but pointed out that the Olins aze left with a
long cul-de-sac. She stated emphatically that she is not in agreement
with what is proposed.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that good planning requires that where
there is open land adjacent to a developing pazcel, planning be done
for the adjacent land so that the land owners can get the maximum
use of their properties. He furkher stated that if the adjoining owners
approve the option and are satisfied that it would be a feasible
development of their land they would not complain in the future but
if that is not the case, Council would want to take a closer look at the
options.
Mrs. Olin responded that Option E does not have her approval and
that she would like Council to know that she will go along with the
proposed development of the Swanson property but the Olin land
will be developed and in the future and the Planning Commission
said the long cul-de-sac is the approved approach.
Mr. David Olin stated that his family had no input on the cul-de=was
that was designed for their property and their preference is a through
street based on a sketch that was developed with the city staff a
number of years ago. He stated that there is a very steep .grade on
their property from Orchard and if there is only one cul-de-sac into
it, a fire truck could not get through nor could home owners in the
winter.
Mr. Dave Bjorklund stated that he is trying to take a comprehensive
look at future development potential and the original comprehensive
plan for developing the Olin property was very rough.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that the drawing done
by staff was just a concept plan for potential future development of
the Olin property.
Mr. Bjorklund stated that he had originally thought he could bring a
short cul-de-sac from Orchard into his property and preserve trees
and oreate larger lots. He stated that he could have proposed
developing 13 standard lots but that would decimate the site. He
pointed out that Option E does not need to occur in the future and
that he does not own the Olin property.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council must address that there is
undeveloped property surrounding the Bjorklund parcel and consider
what the best layout is.
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February 7, 1995
Mr. Bjorklund responded that his design took into account how the
other properties could develop. He stated that the cul-de-sac could
just have been on his properiy, which he would prefer, but he had to
bring in from Lexington. He stated that he cannot control what the
neighbors want to'do in the future but feels that the design takes into
account three of the four properties and maximizes tree preservation
and neighborhood character.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked about the feasibility of Option C
(through street from Lexington to Orchard with a cul-de-sac serving
the Bjorklund properry).
Mr. McGinley stated that Option C is not very feasible and the
likelihood of the road going all the way down the hill is virtually nil.
He stated that it is just as feasible that the cul-de-sac on Option #
would get connected to provide a through street. He further stated
that the south cul-de-sac may never be located where it is shown on
the option and it could be that there will ultimately be a through
street coming from Lexington. He stated that the question will have
to be addressed again if the Rolfs and Illetschkos decide to develop
their parcels in the future. He stated that those property owners
favor Option E and it allows for favorable development of the Olin
property but does not preclude the option for a future through street.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the City Planner, in lus report, points
out that it is important to have a clear indication of what the
preferred development pattern will be. He stated that the Olins have
to agree with an option because there would not be many options
available to them for future utilities or layout of their property. He
agai.n pointed out his concern that the lots between the two cul-de-
sacs and stated that Council must consider the impact of
development of the Bjorklund site on adjacent properties.
Mr. Olin stated that in the past his father worked diligently with
Mrs. Rolf and Mrs. Swanson to try to come up with a
comprehensive plan for future development and that he had a plan
drawn up for his property that showed a long cul-de-sac but city �
staff said it did not address the other property owners. He explained
that that was the only input his family has had into planning for the
area and that they have not worked with any outside professional
consultant.
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February 7, 1995
It was the�consensus of Council to table action on the matter to
February 21 and to direct staff to facilitate communications between
the Olins and Mr. Bjorklund.
PAGEL ROAD WALKWAY Council aclalowledged a memo from Public Works Director
Danielson regazding the Pagel Road walkway issue. Council was
informed that Mr. James Losleben, who had made the original
request, has asked-that discussion be tabled.
Discussion on the matter was ta.bled. Staff was directed to notify the
other property owners on Pagel, to provide Council with the grades
on Pagel and Keokuk, and to explore the possibility of continuous
striping to Dodd Road.
PAR 3 Council acknowledged a request from the owners of Par 3 Golf
Course for a building permit to remodel a storage azea into a kitchen
facility and to expand the existing deck/patio. Council also
aclaiowledged an associated staff report. The owners, Michael
Cashill and Alan Spaulding, were present for the discussion.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he would recommend that Council
permit the owners to do what they propose over a two year period
because the proposed improvements may impact pazking needs.
Mr. Cashill responded that if the owners see a substantial decrease in
their business because of the West St. Paul course, they would like
the opporh�.nity to meet with the Planning Commission and Council
and have a study done on pazking. He agreed that two years is a
reasonable condition. He stated that none of the changes being
proposed should add to the need for pazking and further stated that
no remodeling has been done to Paz 3's facilities in 32 years. I3e
informed Council that if additional parking is necessary after a trial
period he would like to put in, but given the cost of the remodeling
he would like to delay parking expansion as long as possible.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that Council would want an
agreement from the owners.
Mr. Cashill responded that he would be happy to prepare an
agreement but would like the opportunity to come in six months or
so to discuss the option of not adding parking if it is not necessary.
Councilmember Smith stated that there are a number of people who
use the course may not change because of the improvements, but the
length of time they stay will likely increase, which will increase the
demands for parking. She further stated that the number of players
may decrease for a time after the opening of the West St. Paul
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February 7, 1995
course. She suggested that the agreement could include that the
owners could come back and extend the time period they would
have to establish pazking by, for a year as an example.
Mr. Cashill responded that he will do a quality job with the
modifications and parking, etc., and that they want to give their
guests the best. He stated that he would like to have the remodeling
completed by Apri14.
Mayor Mertensotto expressed concem about the deck, which he felt
would increase the requirement for parking, and stated that the
agreement must address doing the parking modification within a
certa.in period of time.
Councilmember Huber sta.ted that the worst pazking problems will
likely occur in the 1995 season because the West St. Paul course will
not open completely until 1996.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the owners that they should state in the
agreement what they aze going to do in exchange for approving the
deck and restaurant. He explained that the owners should tell
Council in the agreement what will be done in a two yeaz time
frame. He asked the owners to return to Council in two weeks and
suggested that action could be taken to grant pernussion for the
interior remodeling.
Administrator Lawell informed Council that there is some question
over whether a sprinkler system is required and whether connection
to the public water system must be made.
Further discussion was tabled to February 21.
DEER OVERPOPULATION Council acknowledged and discussed a petition from Somerset azea
properiy owners requesting permission for a restricted deer hunt�on
their collective properties. Council also acknowledged an associated
memo from Administrator Lawell.
After brief discussion, Councilmember Smith moved to approve the
request and authorize staff to submit the necessary paperwork to the �
Minnesota DNR.
Councilmember Koch seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CELLULAR ONE Council acknowledged a request from CellularOne to install
antennae on the city's water tower. Council also acknowledged
associated staff reports and historical information.
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February 7, 1995
Mr. Ted Olson, Property Manager for CellularOne, stated that his
firm has the need for increased antennae in this area. He explained
that in discussions with the city's staff and planner, there were some
issues discussed for potential locations. He stated that one potential
location is the water tower, and other sites would be considered for
an antenna tower in the industrial park. He stated that city sta.ff felt
that he should appear before Council before making any planning
application.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council does not want the tower to
look like a pin cushion, and pointed out that there aze currently 12
U.S. West antennae on the tower.
Mr. Olson responded that his firm would like to install six antennae
similar to those used by U.S. West and that they would not be any
more noticeable on the tank than the U.S. West antennae. He stated
that he has the option of pursuing a conditional use pernut to locate
the antennae on a free standing tower in the industrial district but the
discussion with city staff centered around the water tower rather that
requesting a permit to install a 125 faot pole. He stated that he
would plan to place the flutes on the tank at 125 feet, like U.S. West,
and placing them next to the flutes. He stated that he would need to
work with the U.S. West engineers to get appropriate locations
between 120 and 125 feet. He further stated that a service building
or an addition to the existing U.S. West service structure would be
needed.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he will not encourage Mr. Olson,
pointing out that a conditional use permit may be approved or it may
be denied. He informed Mr. Olson that he should come back and
tell Council what he would like to do and Council will consider it.
Councilmember Smith stated that she would like to know the long
term implications for this and other applicants as well for the future.
She also stated that her concern is that allowing more antennae on
the tank would create a pin cushion situation.
Mr. Olson asked whether Council would prefer him to locate on a
free standing monopole.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that Council would want to see what
can be resolved about the water tower first. He asked Mr. Olson to
prepare a written proposal on compensation to the city for use of the
water tank and provide information Council on where he would
want to locate a pole.
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February 7, 1995
MENDOTA HEIGHTS Council acknowledged a response from Mn/DOT to the city's
ROAD SPEED LIMIT request for a speed limit reduction on Mendota Heights Road
between Dodd and Delaware. It was noted that although Council
had asked that the speed limit be reduced to 35 miles per hour,
Mn/DOT staff has recommended to its Traffic Engineering Office
that it be reduced to 35 miles per hour.
PARK POLICY Council acknowledged and discussed proposed revisions to the
pazks reservation policy. Councilmember Smith suggested that the
proposed revisions to section IV (G) and Exhibit C.
After discussion, Councilmember Smith moved adoption of
Resolution No. 95-09, "A RESOLiTTION ESTABLISHING
RULES AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF CITY PARKS AND
PROPERTY," with revisions.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DETACHED GAR.AGES Council acknowledged a memo and proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance with respect to detached garages in the R 1
District. It as the consensus to direct staff to re-work section 4.5(3).
CRITICAL AREA Council acknowledged and discussed a memo and proposed
ORDINANCE revisions to the Critical Area Ordinance. It was the consensus to
direct staff to re-state the exceptions section.
PARK COMIVIISSION Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience that Council has
APPOINTMENT conducted interviews of individuals interested in appointment to the
Pazks and Recreation Commission. He recommended that Mr. John
Liberacki be appointed because of his broad range of interests.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember Krebsbach moved that John Liberacki be appointed
to complete the unexpired Pazks and Recreation Commission
position vacated by Vicki Katz.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Council directed the City Administrator to send letters of
appreciation to all of the candidates.
COMMISSION Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Lawell
APPOINTMENTS regarding reappoinhnents to City Commissions.
Councilmember Krebsbach moved that Ultan Duggan, Sharon Koll
and Sally Lorberbaum be reappointed to the Planning Commission;
that Ann Norton and Dave Libra be reappointed to the Paxks
Commission, and that Cynthia Surrisi and James Olin be
reappointed to the Airport Relations Commission.
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February 7, 1995
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COLTNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Smith stated that there was a recent watermain
break on Decorah Avenue. She was concerned about the state of the
watermains in Friendly Hills because of the upcoming street
construction project and asked staff to reseazch how many breaks
there have been and the status of the watermains.
ADJOiJRN There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilmember Huber moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:57 o'clock P.M.
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
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CITY OF b�PTDOTA H$IGHTS
TREASIIRER'S REPORT, JANiTARY. 1995
DAROTA COUNTY STATE BANR
Checking Account 1.05�
Savings Account 2.15�
C.D. Rep. 2.40�
Collateral - Bonds
Gov't. Guar.
CHisROREL STATE BANR
BALANCE
$ 5,189.91
$ 577.93
0.00
$ 5,767.84
$ 500,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$
Saving Cert. 2/22/95 @ 2.75g S 13,952.59
$ 13,952.59
Collateral - Bonds
Gov't. Guar.
$ 500,000.00
$ 100,000.00
COLLATER.AL
600,000.00
$ 600,000.00
Value 12-30-94 (est.)
FHLMC 7.23� 12/97 FBS $ 500,008.00
FNNlA 6.3% 12/97-95 FBS $ 500,008.00
FHL Mtg. Pool 8� (PRU) $ 253,203.46
FMLC 7� Mtg. Pool (PRU) PAC $ 505,000.00
FMLC 6 1/4� Mtg Pool (PRU) $ 402,520.84
FNMA 6� Pool (PRU) $ 499,295.51
FHLMC 6� Pool c� 101.4375 (PRU)$ 276,269.18
FNMA (1994 Pool) 6 1/2� (PRU) $ 280,904.42
U.S. Treasury Money Mkt (FBS) $2,560,143.48
Gov't. Securities Fund $1,002,470.00
Zero Cpn T.Bds 7.9� -
2011(J&M) $ 197,530.00
TOTAL FIINDS AVAILABLE:
Funds Available 12/31/94
1/1/94
LES:kkb
$6,997,073.32
$7,840,461.20
$6,154,217.00
$
Rates Moaev Market
Jan. 31 Bank 2.85�
Jan 31 FBS 5.58�
490,000.00
490,000.00
250,000.00
465,000.00
380,000.00
465,000.00
260,000.00
265,000.00
3,295,000.00
2,120,000.00
215,000.00
'� ;
MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
JANUARY 1895 MONTHLY REPORT
FIRE CALLS NO. 95001 - 95021
FlRE ALARMS DISPATCHED: NUMB�t
ACTUAL FlRES
Structure - MH Commercial 1
Structure - MH Residential
Structure - Contract Areas
Vehicle - MH
Vehic{e - Contract Areas
Grass/Brush/No Value MH
GrassBrush/No Value Contract
MEDICAL
Assist 3
Extrication
HAZARDOUS SI111AT10N
Spills/Leaks 1
Arcing/Shorting
Chemical
Power Llne Down
FALSE ALARM
Residential Maffunctbn 1
Commercial Malfunction 2
Unintentbnal - Commercial 1
UnintenYbnal - Residerttial 4
Criminal
;OOD INTENT
Smoke Scare 2
Steam Mistaken for Smoke
Other 5
MUTUAL AID 1
TOTAL CALLS 21
LOCA710N OF FlRE ALARMS: TO DATE
N�NDOTA HEIGHTS 19 19
MENDOTA 0 0
SUNFISH LAKE 0 0
LILYDALE 1 1
OTHfft 1 1
TOTAL 21 21
WORKPERFORM� HOUFiS TO DATE
FlRE CALI.S
MEET1fVGS
DflILI..S
WEEFQ.Y CLEAN-UP
sPEcw� Acrnmr
IHL
ADMINISTATNE
1FtE MARSHAL
� TOTALS
506 506
69.5 69.5
210 210
26.5 26.5
1.5 1.5
0 0
78.5 78.5
892 892
NUN�ER OF CALLS: 21
S1RUCiURE CONI'EMS
TOTALS TO DATE
�0
�0
a0
. $0
$0
TOTAL NIONTHLY FlRE LOSSES
$0 $0 $0
FlRE LOSS TOTALS MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ALL FIRES, ALL AREAS (NIONTH) $ 0 $ 0
MEND. HTS. ONLY STRUCT/WNTENTS � 0
MEND. HTS. ONLY M�LLANEOUS $ 0
MEND. HTS. TOTAL LOSS TO DATE $ 0
LAST YEAR
23
0
1
0
1
25
LAST YEAR
549.5
70
122
30.5
�2
0
69.5
853.5
BILLING FOR SERVICES
AGBVCY THIS MONTH TO DATE
MN/DOT
MILW. RR
(�iFA
OTFB�S:
TOTALS: � 0 � 0
FlRE IIAARSHAL'S T1ME FOR MONTH
NSPECTIONS 2 5
IMIESTIGATIONS 1.5
R�INSPECTION 2
�i_=�1_l.�
:�„'►.71:, I���
SPECIAL PF�OJECTS 2.5
TOTAL 78.5
�: S� OTHB3 SDE FOR SYNOPSIS
►i'
The department responded to 21 calls during the month of January 1995. Calls
consisted of inedicals, good intent (cancelect enroute), investigative and a mutual aid call to
Inver Crrove Heights.
The investigative calls usually involved smoke detectors and burnt toast, but on
7anuary 25, 1995, the depardnent responded to a locker fire at Henry Sibley High School.
Arson was suspected and representadves from the school, police department and Paul
Kaiser, Fire Marshal started an investigation that led to the identification and confession of
the person who started the fire.
In the early hours of Wednesday, January 3,1995, our department respo�ded with
two pumpers to Inver Crmve Heights. While Inver Grove Heights fought a very $evere
fire in grueling cold weather, personnel and coverage to the rest of Inver Grove Heights
warranted a call to Mendota Heights Fire Department for their resources.
TRAINING
During the month of January, firefighters spent eight (8) class hours in a First
Responder refresher class to maintain their certification.
►i � i i 1
The monthly department drill consisted a large tra.ining effort that included
simulating fire, rescue, and fire ventilation techniques.
FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY WORK PERFORMANCE FOR JANUARY 1995
`ALLS FOR MONTH FlRE FlRE FlRE PERCENT CLEAN MONTHLY GEN OFFfCER SGTUAD SPEC. SPECIAL
• 21 CALLS CALL CALLS ATTENDED UP DRILL MTG MTG DRILL ORILL ACT.
YEAR TO DATE ATTD HOURS ATTD THIS 1 2 2 2 ADM
21 MONTH MONTH YEAR YEAR HOURS HOURS HRS. HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HRS
Adrian Ed 11 13.5 11 5296 2 2 9
Blaeser &et 21 25.5 21 10096 2 2 2 9
&ennan Mike 9 12 9 43% 2 2
CoaDes Aaron 6 11.5 6 29% 2 9 1.5
Connoll Niarau 10 15.5 10 48% 2 2 2 25
Coonan fuNke 6 6 6 29% 2 2 9
Dreelan David 17 22 17 81% 2 2 7.5
,
Dreelan Paul 13 15 13 62% 2 2 2 6
Hennin Scott 17 20 17 81% 2 2 4.5 9
Husnik Ted 8 11 8 38% 2 2
Katzenmaier Ron 14 17 14 67% 2 2 2
Kaufmann Nlark 11 11 11 52% 2
IQlbur , Jim 10 13.5 10 48% 2 2 2 4.5 9
tQn s R 14 17 14 679'0 4 2 2 25 9
Klarkowski Walt 3 3 3 14% 2 2 6
La ko John 17 22.5 17 81 % 2 2 2.5
Lerbs, Jamie 12 15.5 12 5796 1.5 2 2 9
' awe Geor 14 17 14 6796 4 2 4.5 10.5
aczko John 9 9 9 43% 2 2 4.5 � 9
Maczko Mike 11 16.5 11 52% 3 2 9
McNamar Rand 6 11.5 6 2996 2 2.5
Nelson Gerald Jr. 17 22.5 17 8196 2 2 11
Neska John 11 16.5 11 5296 2 2 9
Olund Tom 6 6 6 29% 2 2.5
Oster Tfm 10 15.5 10 48% 2 2 9 •
Paton, Dave 7 8 7 33% 2 2
Perron Jim 12 15 12 5796 2 2 4.5 9
Perron, Kevin 9 13 9 43% 2 2 9
Shields Tom 12 14 12 57% 2 2 9
Sk en, Gor 12 17.5 12 5796 1 2 2 9
Stein, Kefih 16 16 16 76% 3 2 2 4.5 2.5
Stenha , Jeff 11 16.5 11 5296 2 9
Weinzettel, Tom 4 4 4 19% 2 2 2 2.5
Weisenbur er, Ken 9 11.5 9 4396 2 2 2 2.5
Zwim Dick 19 24.5 19 909b 3 2 2 8.5
TOTAL FOR MONTH 506 TOTAL ATTENDED 35.5 29 26 7 0 30 1
TOTAL FOR YEAR 506 TOTAL MAN HOURS 35.5 58 52 29.5 0 202 1.5
THIS MONTH LAST MONTH � LAST YEAR
JE. RUNS/MAN 12.31 XXXXXXXXXX )C)UW(XXXX
AVE. MEN/RUN 18.76
AVE % FOR YEAR 58.63
Mendota Heights Police Department
MEMORANDUM
February 16, 1995
TO: Mayor and City C
City Administ
FROM: Police Chief
Subject: Employment Offer
Request council authorization to make a contingent offer of employment.
History
In the 1995 budget, council approved the addition of one police officer to the
Mendota Heights Police Department. Money has been budgeted for that officer's
salary beginning January 1, 1995. We have begun the process of identifying
and selecting that officer.
�iscussion
We have completed the first portion of our selection process for the new
police officer. Forty-seven applicants were pared down to eleven, and those
eleven appeared before an oral evaluation board on February 11, consisting of
Kevin Batchelder and seven members of our department. They have ranked the
final eleven and we must now begin our comprehensive background examination on
the number one candidate. By law, we may not proceed until we have made an
offer of employment to that person.
Recommendation
Request council authorize the police department to make an employment offer to
a candidate, contingent upon successful completion of the background, physical
and psychological examinations. Actual appointment would not be made by the
council until all of these procedures were successfully completed.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGSTS
DAKOTA COIINTY, MINNFSOTA
PARRS AND RBCREATION CObmlISSION MINIITES
FEBRIIARY 14, 1995
The regular meeting of the Mendo�a Heights Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on Tuesday, February 14, 1995, in the City Hall
Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called
to order at 6:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present
Kleinglass, Liberacki, Linnell, Libra and Spicer. Commissioners
Damberg and Norton were excused. Also present were Administrative
Assistant Kevin Batchelder and Parks Project Ma.nager Guy Kullander.
APPROVAL OF MINIITES
Commis s ioner
minutes.
Commissioner
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
INTRODIICTIONS
Kleinglass moved to approve the January 10, 1995,
Linnell seconded the motion.
Chair Spicer introduced new Commission member Jay Liberacki to
the other Commission members and staff.
IVY HILLS LANDSCAPE ARCBITECT
Mr. Derrick Young, of Landscape Architecture, appeared before
the Commission to give a presentation and proposal for
landscape design of the Ivy Hills Park holding pond. Mr.
Young stated he has been in practice since 1977 and is
registered as a landscape architect in the State of Minnesota.
Mr. Young provided personal background and a resume.
Commissioner Libra arrived at 6:45 o'clock P.M.
Mr. Young stated that he has designed several public parks,
some of them similar to Ivy Hills Park. Mr. Young
demonstrated with photographs how he and his firm disguised
some holding pond and concrete structures within the holding
pond. Mr. Young described possible approaches to hiding and
disguising the concrete structure and seeding the steep slope
along Maple Park Drive. Mr. Young provided a demonstration
and photographs of a current proj ect in the City of Farmington
where he is doing a landscape plan for a 176 acre planned unit
development known as the Town Plan in Farmington.
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February 14, 1995
Page 2
Mr. Young stated he would consider a water garden in the pond
with grasses on the slopes leading down to the pond. Mr.
Young stated this park has the potential to be a beautiful
picture and that different heights of trees and shrubs could
be used to dress it up. Mr. Young stated this park should be
dressed up because of its location and the neighborhood
characteristics.
Mr. Young provided a demonstration of a wildflower project for
Station 19 Architects on a ten acre site that he had recently
completed. Mr. Young stated that his design would see Ivy
Hills Park being a composition for a four seasons of the year.
Chair Spicer inquired if this park could be planned for
$15,000. Mr. Young stated that was a generous budget. Mr.
Young stated the use of native vegetation and wildflowers can
take up to three years to establish itself, however this is
less expensive than using sod and would be similar in price to
seed. Mr. Young stated he would consider using shrubs in
strategic locations to hide the concrete skimmers and the
inflow structures.
Chair Spicer stated the Commission has discussed Ivy Hills
Park and some of the parameters included a picnic area, a path
to the pond, the use of stone for benching and seeding and the
use of native grasses and wildflowers to create a low
maintenance park design. Mr. Young stated he had no
preconceived ideas about Ivy Hills Park at this time.
Chair Spicer stated it is likely the City will have the
neighborhood in to review the concepts at public
presentations. Commissioner Liberacki inquired if Mr. Young's
work was primarily with public organizations or'with private
firms. Mr. Young responded that he has done work for both
private and public bodies, including recent work at Lebanon
Hills and the Jenson Lake Study in that area. Mr. Young
stated he is also doing General Pump' s new building and in the
past has done the Lexington townhouses in Lilydale.
Chair Spicer inquired if Mr. Young has time available to get
started and return to the Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting. Mr. Young responded yes.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to nominate Commissioner Spicer
for the position of Chair; Commissioner Norton for the
position of Vice Chair and Administrative Assistant Batchelder
for the position of Secretary.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
February 14, 1995
Page 3
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
ST THOMAS TENNIS RESERVATIONS
The Commission discussed St. Thomas Academy's request to
reserve Roger's Lake Park and Valley Park tennis courts from
April 1, 1995 until June 1, 1995, from 3:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M. ,
Monday through Friday. The Commission felt that this request
was routine and that a positive recommendation was
forthcoming.
The Commission discussed the use of Valley Park for reserved
play, due to the fact that Valley Park is considered the best
situated tennis court in Mendota Heights and is often heavily
used. The Commission felt that this request for reservation
should be approved with the caveat that if Valley Park proves
to be too busy, then St . Thomas Academy would use Marie or
Wentworth Park tennis courts.
Commissioner Libra moved to approve the request for tennis
reservations for St. Thomas Academy for Roger's Lake Park and
Valley Park tennis courts from April 1, 1995 until June 1,
1995 from 3:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M., Monday through Friday, with
the caveat that if Valley Park proves to be too busy for
reservations, that the play be moved to Marie Park or
Wentworth Park.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
SOIITH R�TSINGTON PARR
SOCCER FIisLDS
Commissioner Libra introduced Pam Prhlich, of the Sibley Sting
Soccer program. Commissioner Libra stated he had submitted a
memorandum to the Parks Commission at last month's meeting
requesting that the City consider releasing the funds from the
Park Referendum that had been earmarked for raising the
powerlines at Kensington Park. Libra stated the soccer groups -
are requesting that funds be released so that they may be used
for other improvements at Kensington Park that they feel will
be more beneficial to the overall quality of the soccer
complex than spending the money to raise the powerlines.
Commissioner Libra stated the soccer groups feel this would be
a prudent use of the funds in order to complete the park and
soccer fields. Libra stated the soccer fields have never been
quite completed and need some problem areas corrected
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February 14 , 19 9 5
Page 4
including new sod and top dressing certain areas. Libra
stated the soccer groups are also asking that the City begin
to plant evergreens along the southern boundary of the park
complex adjacent to I-494 to serve as a visual, wind and noise
buffer. -
Libra stated he is confident that the soccer groups could find
many volunteers to plant small evergreen trees and that if the
City started now, perhaps in future years, these trees will
have matured to provide a nice screen along this southern
boundary. Commissioner Libra stated that the final item the
soccer groups would like to have purchased with the Park
Referendum funds are youth goals and nets for the soccer
fields. Libra stated that all these items are estimated not
to exceed $15,000.
Commissioner Libra stated the top soil was never adequately
completed at this facility and that these areas need to be re-
soiled and sodded to complete the existing facility. Parks
Project Manager Kullander stated he would recommend that the
Commission set a dollar cap, or a not to exceed amount, then
direct staff to begin the work or contracting necessary to
install the new soil and sod. Kullander stated he would like
to see the City's General Fund budget, as a maintenance item,
include top dressing for all of the fields in the City.
Kullander stated this would help the City park crews eliminate
the dips and the doodles and the sags on the existing fields.
Ms . Erhlich stated she was present to support this request for
improvements, instead of raising the powerlines option.
Commissioner Rleinglass inquired if the powerlines have
affected the play. Commissioner Libra stated no, and that in
an ideal world, the powerlines would not be above the soccer
fields, however, the soccer groups feel that raising the
powerlines won't solve this problem. Commissioner Libra
stated that soccer groups do not feel that the powerlines
require action, however, they would like to see the park
finished with their requests for turf improvements, plantings
and additional nets and goals. •
Chair Spicer stated it sounds like the requested improvements
are items that the City would have to fund to fix anyway.
Parks Project Manager Kullander stated some settling has
occurred and that in areas good top soil is very thin and that
the grass preparation did not take very well in these areas.
Kullander stated that soccer play on wet fields can
drastically affect the turf conditions.
Parks and Recreation Commission
February 14, 1995
Page 5
Kullander stated the soil in this area has a lot of clay
content and that the existing top soil could be better.
Kullander stated, for the most part, the turf at the soccer
fields is in good condition however there are areas where
there has been some settling and that these areas sag and
collect water and then in combination with heavy soccer use it
is very difficult for the turf to establish. Kullander stated
that soccer play continues despite the weather and that games
go on even when the fields are wet.
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to approve the request to top
dress the fields and to fix the trouble spots with additional
fill, seeding and sodding for an estimated cost of $10, 000, to
purchase $1, 000 of evergreen trees to be planted with the help
of volunteer assistants, and to purchase additional youth
goals and nets for an estimated cost of $4,000.
Commissioner Linnell seconded the motion.
The Commission discussed the existing 1995 Maintenance Budget
to see if there were anticipated savings that could pay for
these items. The Commission discusaed the Capital Improvement
Plan and different funding sources available for park
improvements . The Commission discussed the use of the General
Fund for future ma.intenance and top dressing of the athletic
fields in the City.
The Commission inquired how much funding is left in the
referendum. Kullander replied that approximately $55,000
remains in the Parks Referendum, however, this is slowly being
used to pay for staff time and assessments at Mendakota Park.
Kullander stated the North Kensington Park plan is budgeted
for a not to exceed amount of $41,000 leaving less than
$15,000 in the referendum.
The Commission recommended that if the development of North
Kensington Park uses up the remaining referendum money then
these requests for improvements at South Kensington Park
should be paid for out of the Special Park Fund.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
The Parks Commission felt it was important to pay for these
final improvements at South Kensington Park at this time with
existing funds, however, in the future these types of field
improvements should be funded by the General Fund as
maintenance items. Commissioner Libra requested this be held
over until the March 7 Council meeting in order that some of
the soccer parents involved could attend the Council meeting.
Parks and Recreation Commission
February 14, 1995
Page 6
NORTH IIRBAN TRAIL
Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated the City had
received a letter from Dakota County staff including a County
Board resolution seeking input from the cities involved in the
North Urban Regional Trail (NURT) Program. Batchelder stated
the County was seeking an official City position by resolution
regarding support for the North Urban Regional Trail, as it is
proposed.
Batchelder stated the County's resolution�states that regional
designation i� needed before any construction may occur and
that local �funds would not be used for this project.
Batchelder stated that this means regional or federal funds
would therefore have to be used, and there is some concern
that these funds would require "regional standards" that may
mean trail widening, trail flattening and other enhancements
for our existing trail in Valley Park. He stated that at this
time it is difficult to guess the impacts that these
improvements could mean in Valley Park.
Commissioner Libra stated that Valley Park eurrently has a lot
of family and residential use on its trail including walkers,
bicycle riders, families with strollers and children. Libra
inquired if by opening this trail up, as a regional park
trail, are we mixing incompatible .uses. Commissioner Libra
stated, as an example, some of the problems the City of
Minneapolis is currently facing with the use on their bicycle
and pedestrian trails. Libra stated that Valley Park is a
great facility, however it is not a high speed, high volume,
destination trail.
Commissioner Libra stated that perhaps Dakota County should
consider providing separate walking trails and bicycle trails.
Chair Spicer stated any resolution approved by the City should
state that we are generally in favor of the North Urban Trail,
however before approval, the City needs to review actual
specifics regarding the width, grade and construction in
Valley Park. Chair Spicer stated that this trail should be
continued to be used for both pedestrian and bicycle use.
Parks Project Ma.nager Kullander stated that basically the
County is picking a corridor for the trail at this time and
that any specifics involved in construction and improvements
are details that will be worked out at a later date.
Commissioner Liberacki inquired if the City has the
opportunity to approve construction plans. Kullander
responded yes, and that the City has an opportunity to review
and approve these plans because they are using our park for
their regional trail.
Parks and Recreation Commission
February 14, 1995
Page 7
The Commission directed staff to prepare a resolution that
states that 'the City is generally in support of the North
Urban Regional Trail, however, there are still some questions
to be answered about construction and improvement details.
IVY HILLS L�iNDSCAP}3
CONTRACTOR (CONTINIIED)
Mr. Jim Hagstrom, of Savannah Designs, appeared before the
Commission to ma.ke a proposal and presentation about the
future landscape project in ivy Hills Park. Mr. Hagstrom
stated he has reviewed Ivy Hills Park and feels that this is
very similar to some of the small projects in neighborhoods
that his firm has done in the past. Mr. Hagstrom stated that
while wildflowers and prairie grass are good for low
ma.intenance, he would like to talk to the Commission about
some of the possible constraints.
Mr. Hagstrom stated that the area proposed for wildflowers is
a steep, south facing slope that may be difficult to establish
wildflowers on. Mr. Hagstrom also stated that this is quite
a traditional neighborhood with manicured lawns and formal
landscape designs throughout. Hagatrom stated that he wonders
if the commitment for wildflowers and natural grass is
appropriate for Ivy Hills Parks.
Mr. Hagstrom stated that his firm specializes in native
grasses and wildflower planting and that his firm has
completed plans where they have met with neighbors to discuss
the neighborhood context, which in many cases is more
traditional in appearance than native plantings, grasses and
wildflowers.
Mr. Hagstrom stated that he is qualified to work with the
Parks Commisaion and the neighborhood to discover the
perception and the fit of wildflowers and native grasses in
this neighborhood. Mr. Hagstrom stated that the wildflowers
and the native grasses could be designed in shapes and
patterns that fit in a traditional neighborhood. In this
ma.nner, Mr. Hagstrom stated, they can make the neighborhood
look better and function better.
Chair Spicer inquired if Mr. Hagstrom's firm coul'd meet the
budget and provide the low maintenance wildflowers and native
prairie grasses including trees and shrubs and possibly
addressing the concrete structures in the park. Mr. Hagstrom
responded that this would be an ample budget and would also
allow some oversizing of some plant materials to jump start
the look in the pond area. Mr. Hagstrom stated that if
wildflowers are seeded it can take up to three years to
Parks and Recreation Commission
February 14, 1995
Page 8
establish, however, using four inch pots and live plants you
can jump start the project so that it looks good and
acceptable in its first season. Mr. Hagstrom stated the
pattern and the arrangements of these live plants can be
designed in such a fashion to look good in the first season
and the seeded areas would come along in later years.
Chair Spicer inquired if Mr. Hagstrom would be able to meet
the Commission's desire for a short turnaround time and to
have concept plans ready for their March meeting. • Mr.
Hagstrom stated yes.
The Commission inquired about Mr. Hagstrom's park design
experience. Mr. Hagstrom stated his firm has done two or
three public parks, however their major experiences have been
with country residents that are typically five bo twenty acre
properties. Mr. Hagstrom stated that his firm has done a few
campgrounds and has done approximately a dozen pond
delineations similar to Ivy Hills Park. Hagstrom stated that
the pond edges are tricky because of the storm water
fluctuation and that it would be definitely possible to use
the stone that is available to the City for use as tables,
benches, ballards and traffic control. Hagstrom stated the
City would probably want to spend most of its money on .the
trees, shrubs and plantings versus the stone work which could
become quite expensive.
The Commiasion discussed possible fees for such a design with
Mr. Hagstrom and thanked him for his presentation.
Mr. Cliff Swenson, of Damon Farber Associates, appeared before
the Commission to make a presentation and proposal for the Ivy
Hills Park landscape design. Mr. Swenson provided a list of
public projects that have been completed by his firm and
stated that he has been with Damon Farber for approximately
three years. -
The Commission discussed some of the public projects with Mr.
Swenson. Mr. Swenson stated that Damon Farber always takes a
comprehensive approach to each park design where they look at
the framework and the context of the park, in this case its
residential location. Mr. Swenson stated that they then look
at the existing elements in the park and the programs that the
park is being used for, in this case tennis and little league.
Mr. Swenson stated he has toured the site and it is his
understanding that the pond area would be the primary focus of
the landscape design.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
February 14, 1995
Page 9
Mr. Swenson stated the first issue for the architect would be
how to recreate the pond with the neighbors who have lived in
this area for some time. •Swenson stated it is important to
consider what will be pleasing in this neighborhood and what
will not. Mr. Swenson stated-�it will be necessary to hide or
disguise the outlet and inlet structures that have been
constructed.
Mr. Swenson stated he feels they can enhance the look of the
inlet and outlet structures with the sandstone that is
available and using these sandstones in a placement pattern
that would be an amenity. Mr. Swenson stated that native
plant materials to establish a low maintenance area for Ivy
Hills Park could be designed fairly easily. Swenson stated
their proposal also includes an additional proposal to design
a masterplan for the entire park. Swenson stated that plug
materials could be used to make an impact sooner instead of
relying entirely on seeding. The Commission inquired about
experience with neighborhood meetings. Swenson responded that
they are currently working on a similar project on Lowry Hill
with the Minneapolia Neighborhood Revitalization Program.
Mr. Swenson atated that his proposed fee includes meeting with
the Commission and the City Council, however separate
neighborhood meetings will require a higher fee.
The Commission inquired about using the stone from Acacia and
Mr. Swenson responded this stone could be used for informal
benches, retaining walls or possibly rip rap structures at the
outlet structures.
The Commission inquired about turnaround time to get the
project completed for the March meeting. Mr. Swenson
reaponded they could schedule this project. The Parks and
Recreation Commission thanked Mr. Swenson for his
presentation.
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed advantages and
disadvantages of the three proposals presented this evening.
Chair Spicer stated he had liked the presentation by Mr.
Swenson, of Damon Farber Associates, because it appeared they
had thought through all of the facets including ADA, the
plantings, the stone work and their extensive experience in
park design. Spicer stated that he is aware that Damon Farber
had done an excellent job on a linear park in Chaska.
Commissioner Kleinglass felt that Derek Young had also put a
lot of thought into his presentation. Commissioner Libra
stated he felt the stone work around the culverts could be a
maj or undertaking and that the more stone work that was done,
Parks and Recreation Commission
February 14, 1995
Page 10
the less that could be spent on plantings . Commissioner Libra
felt that perhaps Damon Farber relied too much on some of the
stone work.
Commissioner Liberacki�stated he feels that Savannah Designs
had discussed the traditional look of the neighborhood which
he felt might fit better with the neighborhood. Commissioner
Liberacki inquired about the use of natural prairie grasses
and wildflowers in this area because he had also felt that the
landscaping in the neighborhood is very traditional.
The Commission discussed the conditions prior to the pond
improvements and their desire to have low ma.intenance, natural
wildflowers and prairie grasses. Commissioner Linnell stated
he felt Derek Young was experienced in design and landscaping
but did not have the specialized knowledge in prairie grasses
and wildflowers that Mr. Hagstrom from Savannah Design
possesses. Commissioner Linnell stated Savannah Designs
specializes in native plants and due to the nature of these
innovative designs had quite a bit of experience in
neighborhood discussions as well. Linnell stated that
Savannah Design has experience in hosting neighborhood meeting
discussion. Linnell stated that Damon Farber is a large
outfit and is a very good firm, however, this is considered a
very small project for them and we ma.y not get the kind of
details that we are looking for.
Chair Spicer stated that this indeed is a small project and
would be very difficult to not do an adequate job. The
Commission discussed the merits of all three proposals and the
process for getting these proposals back before the Commission
in conceptual form so that neighborhood meetings could be
scheduled and then following the neighborhood meeting a
recommendation could be made to Council for approval this
Spring. Commissioner Libra stated the contracted architect
could provide two proposals, one showing a proposal with
wildflower and prairie grassea, as well as, a concept plan
that is more traditional with treea and shrubs so that these
can be available for the neighborhood meeting.
Commissioner Kleinglass moved to recommend that the City -
Council appoint Jim Hagstrom, of Savannah Designs, as the
landscape architect for the North Ivy Hills Park Proj ect under
the terms that two proposals would be submitted, one proposal
for a prairie grass and wildflower concept and another
proposal for traditional landscape concept utilizing trees and
shrubs.
Commissioner Liberacki seconded the motion.
Parks and Recreation Commission
February 14, 1995
Page il
AYSS: 5
NAYS: 0
CAPITAL IMPROVEN�NT PLANNING
FOR 1995 THROIIGH 1999
Chair Spicer requested that this item be carried over to the
March meeting. Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated
that this item appeared on the Parks Commission agenda so that
they can begin planning future capital improvements and that
they could be ready for the 1996 budget process which begins
in late May or early June.
The Commission discussed the possibility of recommending a
floor for the Special Park Fund so that the park fund not be
drawn down below an established fund level.
IIPDATSS
Administrative Assistant Batchelder explained that the City
Council had not approved the concept plan for placing two t-
ball fields at the front lawn at the City Public Works garage.
He stated the City Council directed staff to contact
Resurrection Cemetery to seek their approval for placing some
level of ballfields at the cemetery's southeast corner. He
stated the cemetery had responded positively and he provide a
copy of their letter to the Commission.
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the appropriate
ballfields that would be most needed by Mendota Heights
Athletic Association in this location.;. The Parks and
Recreation Commission directed staff to contact the Mendota
Heights Athletic Association to find out what their priorities
are for field needs and what their most needed field levels
are.
Batchelder stated that the Park Reservation Policy had been
approved by the City Council with changes to the Parks and
Recreation Commission recommendation. Batchelder stated these
changes included amending Exhibit C to define organized youth
programs.
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There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation
Commission adjourned its meeting at 9:00 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistant
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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February 17, 1995
To: Mayor, City Council and City Adminis
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assi �
Subject: Request from St. Thomas Academy to Reserve Tennis Courts
DISCUSSION
Mr. Jack Zahr, St. Thomas Academy's Athletic Director, has made a request to
reserve tennis courts in Mendota Heights for the upcoming 5pring tennis season.
Specifically, the request is for the reservation of Roger's Lake Park aad Valley Park tennis
courts from April l, 1995 until7une 1, 1995, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
According to the Parks Reservation Policy, tennis court reservations must be made
through the Parks and Recrea.tion Commission and City Council. The Parks and Recreation
Commission reviewed this request at their February 14, 1995 meeting and felt it was a
routine request and should be granted. The Commission felt that there should be a caveat
that if a reservation at Valley Park proves to be problematic, then St. Thomas Academy
would use Marie or Wentworth Park instead.
RECOMIV�NDATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended that City Couacil
approve a request by St. Thomas Academy for the reservation of Roger's Lake Park and
Valley Park tennis courts from April l, 1995 until7une 1, 1995, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15
p.m., Monday through Frida.y, with the caveat that if a reservation at Valley Park proves to
be problematic, then St. Thomas Academy would use Marie or Wentworth Park instead.
ACTION REQUIRED
If the City Council desires to implement the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Commission, they should pass a motion to approve St. Thomas Academy's
request to reserve Roger's Lake Pazk tennis courts and Valley Park's tennis courts from
April l, 1995 to June 1, 1995 from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, with
the caveat that if a reservation at Valley Park proves to be problematic, then St. Thomas
Academy would use Marie or Wentworth Park instead.
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Saint Tho�n.as
Development/Alumni Administrative Offices
(612) 454-t}090 (612) 454-4570
January 19, 1995
Mr. Jim Danielson
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, rIl�T 55118
Dear Mr. Danielson,
I am writing to again reque8t the uee of the Tennis courte by
Rogers Lake and also the Valley Park Courts for use by the Saint
Thomas Academy Tennis team. We would like to use the courts
Monday - Friday�from April 1- June 1- from 3:15 - 5:15 PM.
i am making this request since we no loaQer have courts at St.
Thomas Academy. we are hopinQ to rectify thie conditioa but as
of now, = am not certain when we will do thie. �e will be ueing
the courts at Visitation Sigh School but are in need of
additional courts.
Thank you for considering thie requeet. Please notify me of
your decision.
Sincerely,
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Jack Zahr
Athletic Director
Ji�IZ / j s
949 Mendota Heights Road . Mendota Heights . Minnesota . 55120
Saint Thomas Academy - preparing young men to succeed in college and in life.
TO:
FROM:
CITY OF MENDOTA BgIGHTS
Mayor and City Council
Tom Lawell, City Administrator
February 17, 1995
SIIBJLCT: "Focus on Community" Registration Information
DISCIISSION
As you may be aware, the Northern Dakota County Community
Pulse Project is hosting an event on March 9-10 entitled "Focus
on Community". The purpose of the event is to develop a three
year Community Action Plan to Prevent Juvenile Violence, a effort
which promises long term benefits to Mendota Heights and our
surrounding cities. A brochure which further describes the event
is attached and Councilmembers are being asked to consider
attending all or part of the event.
As you have probably already noticed, an extensive publicity
campaign for the event is now underway. Specific to Mendota
Heights, the event was featured on the Mayor's latest Mendota
Heights City Hall Update program and on the cover of our latest
Heights Highlites newsletter. Elsewhere in the area, articles
have either appeared or will appear in our various local
newspapers, notices have been sent home with junior and high
school students, and a number of direct mail invitations also
were sent out. Thus far, those expected to attend include a
member of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners,
representatives of the Dakota County's Attorney's Office, the ISD
#197 School Superintendent and various school Pri.ncipals, and a
number of junior and senior high school students. Efforts to
recruit elected officials from Eagan and West St. Paul are also
underway.
Given the importance of this effort to our City, we have
been asked to encourage as much participation as possible from
our Council, Commission, and staff inembers. As present�, those
signed up to attend the event as representatives of the City
include Police Chief Dennis Delmont, Investigator Larry Bridger,
and me. Please check your calendars to see if you might be able
to attend as well and, if you are interested, let me know by
February 28, 1995.
ACTION REQIIIRED
Council should check their schedules to determine whether or
not they would be able to attend the upcoming "Focus on
Community" event scheduled for March 9-10, 1995. Should you wish
to attend, please contact me no later than February 28, 1995.
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Reglster !n advance by maiDng the enclosed form. For muftiple
reglstratlon, please dupiicate the form. Advance reg�itratiori ts
necessary. Space is Ilmified, please register earty. Deadline is
February 28,1445. _
Speciat needs �
!f you have a disabllriy and requlre special seMces, or if yau have a
speciaf dtetary need, ptecsse incfiude a wrif�ten description of your
needs with your reg(stratlon.
Fee . • '
The conference fee ts S50 and tnciudes accommodatlons, an meals
and #ransportc�tlon. Scholarshlps for the.fun amount are avallab�e to
communifiy participanfis.
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bed linen/sieeping bctg and tawels.
Tranaportatfion , �
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Hlghway 110 & Dald Road on Thursday, Mar�ch 9 at 4A5 pm.
Attemattve transpoftatic�n arrangements should be made tn od-
vonce by cailing 681-2337. Bus w1n retum Frtday. March 10 at op-.
proxlmately 5 pm. ' ,
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ff you need addttonallr�formatlon, please ca0 Bev FrHz, Project
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CommunNy Pu1se ProJeci
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Deveiapment of a Cammuni#y Action Plan
to Prevent Juvenlle �Yblence
FocuS Ori �orarfmunity
March 9-10, �1995
Kainania Center -
South Haven, Minnesota
Don't m!u the opportunffy to be a part of an excitin� communNy-
wide InffiaFive to impact jwenile violence.
• Resldents of West St. Paul, Sunflsh Lake, Mendota Heights,
Mendota, Ulydale, and Eagan completed a survey In late 1993
that identified cr(me and drug and alcohol abuse as the(r num-
ber or�e concem.
• Of part�cular concem was Jwenile crime wh�ch was noted by
autho�tles as being on the rfse. These crimes are deflned as
crimes committed by jwenlles or crimes agalnst jwenlles by
other juven(les or aduits.
WhaF is focus on Communityl
The Focus on Community event Is a process based upon the (nvoive-
ment and interaction of people and Institutions, tt's speclal features
C1f@:
✓ A communfty action plan thot � orteMed toward support and
resources that coukl be developed to decrease tncldences of
Jwenile crtme and substa�ce abuse.
✓ Partic(patlon includes bFoad based representatlon and expertise.
✓ The process Is based on consensus and cooperatlon.
✓ Planning Is completed In a compressed time frame.
Wh0 Sh011id dltend?
• Parents
• Youth
• Faith communfty representat(ves
• Seniors
• Educators '
• Local elected officials (school board, cifir council, couMy)
• Heatth & social seMce professionais
• Serv(ce c�ub members
• BUSIr1ASS pAOpie
• Govemment empioyees �
• Other tnterested commftted indivlduals
Scholarships are rnrailable thanks to the generosity of West St. Paul
Kiwanis, West St. Paul/Mendota He(ghts Rotary and West St. Pc�ul
McDonalds. �
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March 9-1 O
fiursday� March 9
4:30 PM Conference Regishatlon
4:45 PM Bus Deparhxe
6:00 PM ArtNe at Ko�nonia
6:30 PM Dhner
7:15 PM Welcome/Outtine of Conference
7:30 PM Open Fon�m - ObJect of this ses�on Is to clearly oufllne needs. What
does tha data mean? What do we have in place now�t What more Is
needed?
8:45 PM Blue Sky PlanNng - Small Group Sess{ons
Parf{cipants are dlvlded IMo small groups. The small groups generate
��creaflve soluttons to the needs.
10:00 PM Ac�oum fw evening
- Frlday� March 10 � � -
7:15 AM &eakfast
8:00 AM Blue Sky PlanNng - Open Fonan
Smal Groups ReporL Leaders and ofAclals note any special obstacies.
9:00 AM Practicd Plau�iny - Smap Gro� Se�oru
fie task Is to ouriine a pracflcal three year sok�t6on to each need.
VVho? VUhen? Hov✓t
10:15 AM&eak
10:30 AMPracticd PlanNng - Open Forum
11:15 AMPlannhg Revi�ons - Small Group/Rde
Pamcipants are dlvided into role groups by which they were recruited.
Task Is to re-wrlte fhe practical plans far ste�rby-step Implementatian
overthe ttxee year perlod.
12:15 PM U�xtch
1:15 PM Open For�xn - Plans are ci�splayed and particlparrts sign up for speclflc
p�an. �
1:30 PM SmaM Group Work - Parftclpants select the need they wlsh to wo�C on.
Smal groups Idenflry a lay leader from among themselves and dlscuss
'back-home ahategies'
2:30 PM Open Fwum - Report on plans, leadershlp, and back-home strategles.
3:15 PM Ac�otm
3:30 PM Bu� departs for Mendota Heights
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FROM:
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
Mayor, City Council and City
Guy Kullander, Parks Project
February 17, 1995
Administrat
Manager �j%
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SUBJECT: Selection of Landscape Architect for
Ivy Hills Park Improvements
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation.Commission, after receiving numerous
complaints from residents in the Ivy Hills neighborhood, determined
that additional landscape improvements were required in ivy Hills
Park following the enlargement of the storm water holding pond and
regrading of the south portion of the park.
The Commission's recommendation was reviewed by Council and
the sum of $20,000 for improvements plus consultant fees were
approved by Council. Funding would come from the Ivy Falls Storm
Water Project budget.
DISCIISSION
Nine landscape consultants were considered by staff and three
were invited to present their qualifications and experiences to the
Parks and Recreation Commission on February 14, 1995. The invited
firms were Derek Young of Landscape Architecture; Jim Hagstrom, of
Savanna Designs; and Cliff Swenson, of Damon Farber Asaociates.
DESIGN PROCESS
The Parks and Recreation Commission tentatively set the
following time schedule for the design process:
1. Council select landscape architect firm - February 21,
1995.
2. March 14, 1995 - Present minimum of two conceptual plans
to the Commission. The Commission will review and may
direct architect to prepare a single concept plan.
3. Concept plan presented at "Open House" of local residents
and Park Commissioners on April 11, 1995 from 6:30 P.M.
to 7:30 P.M.
4. Following the Open House, the Architect reviews
neighborhood input with Parks Commission and incorporates
new elements into a final plan.
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Final plan is presented to City Council on April 18,
1995.
Final plans, suitable for bidding, are prepared
incorporating any changes or additions from City Council.
Begin advertising for bidders in late April.
Following the architect's submittal of final drawings, he will
be retained on an hourly basis, as needed, to assist staff in
checking the background/experience of low bidder, selection of
plant materials, inspection during construction and a review of the
final conatruction work with recommendations for future maintenance
by City crews.
The Parks and Recreation Commission decided that all three
firms were well qualified to provide the expertise required to
prepare a landscape plan for Ivy Hill Park. The Parks and
Recreation Commission recommends that City Council award the design
contract to Mr. Jim Hagstrom, of Savanna Designs, because he
exhibited a very practical understanding of the difficulties of
integrating a natural design of the park with the more traditional
landscape plans of the surrounding homes. He also stressed the
importance of involving the neighborhood and users of the park in
the planning process.
ACTION REQUIRI3D
If Council so desires to accept the Parks
Commission recommendation, they should award Mr.
Savanna Designs, the contract to design landscape
Ivy Hills Park (please see attached proposal).
GDK:kkb
Attachment
and Recreation
Jim Hagstrom, of
improvements to
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rcbruary ]7,1995
City of Mendota Heights
I101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Hcigh[s, Minncsota 55118
COST LSTIMATE
PHONE N0. : 770 6910
Envlronm•ntaily
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distuss styl� ph�losophy and approach-
2.0 review neede, ideae and deeires- y,S.Op 75.00 150.00
1.Q diecuss goals, objectivea and prioritlea- 75.00 75.00 75.00
1.0 timi�� for desi�n- bud�et 75.�0 75.00 75.00
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11. Base Map And Survey
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�.S ernlo�icaJ survey;
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ve�atatIon patterns
draina��
2.0 sketch ideas and views
111. Analysis
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2.0 id�ae that hring it all together; �impHHr,aiion
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3.0 s�ecIfy matcrials 75.00 75.00 225.00
3.4 plantin desi�n - 75.00 75.00 225.00
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 13 , 1.9 �r� ,
1�,,,
T0: Mayor, City Council and City Administ
FROM: Lawrence E. Shaughnessy, Jr., Treasurer
SUBJECT: Legislative Fiscal Impact Possibilities
• As we are all aware, the annual budget debate has begun at the
State Legislature, a process which routinely bodes ill for suburban
communities. It appears that the threat to suburban cities is
particularly vicious this year, hence this memo to update the City
Council.
To begin, the Governor has proposed a reduction and
reallocation of state aid which will result in a losa of about
$60,000 in HACA Aid to the City. Needless to say, it is too late
to adjust tax levies to compensate for a loss of this size. There
are also few budget items which could make up a deficit of this
size. Some spending restrictions, i.e., the tree program and seal
coating program could be cut back, and a slight delay of hiring the
new police officer could help make up the shortfall. We did budget
a$60,000 contingency for legal expense and tax abatements which
will also help with the shortage. Abatements seem to be fewer in
number and smaller in amount, while legal expenses rema.in an
unknown. On balance we should be able to withstand the Governor's
proposed reduction without too much pain, although the Governor is
scheduled to issue a revised budget document later this month which
possibly will call for additional cuts.
The more damaging proposal is a bill by Representative Orfield
which in effect would create a fiscal disparity sharing of our
residential tax base. Based on figures compiled by the State, we
would lose 34 percent of our tax base to the pool. The next result
would be a ma.jor realignment of our budget together with a
substantial tax increase. Our tax capacity rate for the City could
go as high as 24 percent from the present 17 percent to maintain
our current level of spending. Needless to say, the Orfield bill
will create maj or problems for all Cities that currently receive no
state local government aid. Unfortunately, we are very outnumbered
in this process by about 3 to 1. About the only hope is for a
Governor veto of the proposed legislation. Attached is a story
from the Mendota Heights/West St. Paul Sun Current which indicates
that there might be a ray of hope for the veto.
Another bill regarding our tax increment district is also in
the mill by Representatives Ozment and Rest. Under this bill, the
only projects which can be funded, either pay-as-you-go or front
end, are those which commitmenta had been in place prior to
February 1, 1995. In effect, it would stop any future tax
increment projects. Again we can only hope for no passage or a
veto. Its hard to say as yet how our local representatives feel
about the bill.
Stay tuned for all the good news in the coming weeks!!
LES:kkb
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LAW OFFICES
B�3IGC3S AND M013G.A.N
F"80iTESSIC7N.AI. AS30CIATZON
2500 P'IBST NATZONA,I. H.ANB BIIII.DINC4
SAZNT I'AUL� MINNESOTA ES6101
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Clientele
Jim 4'Meara
February 6, 1995
TELEF'HONE l�121 2�'3 - 6E100
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Recently Introduced Ta�c Tncrement Legislation
MINNEAPOLIS OFi+'ICE
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MINNEAPOL2S� 2diNNL'+S02A E6h08
TELEPHONE IOIE) 334-840Q
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A bill to amend the T�ix Increment Act was recently introduced into the Minnesota
House of Representatives. It is House File No.147, authared by Ozment, Rest, Abrams and
Winter.
Tha bill woutd make a number of changes, some of them signi�'icant. The BIG
change wouid ba to severelv curtail all pre-SJl/90 tax increment districts, including pre-1979's.
The change would basically say that all of the tax increments could be used only for bond
ar contractual obligations a2read�in existence. Therefare, no new tax increment projects
could be funded fram districts which were requested for certification prior to May 1,1998:
no new bonds, development agreements, pay-as you-go ... nathing. Once the pre-existing
committments are .paid (or "defeased"}, the TIF district would terminate.
The bill would make other changes. Please feel free to call me if you have any
question as ta how this legislation might affect your existing ta�c increment districts, bonds
or deveiopment agreements.
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Suburbs ba�le ta�-base sharin le 'sla�an
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By Dong Ericksan
Staff'Writer
The sauthern suburbs are
getting °Orfieided" again.
That's the lament from meny
Aakota County officiale ae they
gear up ta again rebut legisle-
tioa prppoaed by Minneepolia
Rep. Myron Orfield
The DFL legielator, a well-
known oriiic of soma suburbs'
tack of affordable housing, has
propoeed a property tax-base
aharing ptan that wouid force
the wealthiest 34 parcent af
Twia Cfties auburbs to con-
tribuW revenue ta a seven-coun-
ty metro area poal. •
The money would be redis-
tributed to fund public eervicea
and eociel needa in the other
cash-poar 70 percent af the re-
gioa—primarily middle�iacome
and blue-collar suburbo in the
narth and Lhe ceatnl ciLiee.
Accozding to Otfield. regicn-
alizing the tsx base wpuld help
curb urbaa sprawl, rednce
"wastef�t campetition" far in-
duatry, creats equitahle pubiic
eervicee amon� auburba, and
chip awayatthe concentrationof
paverty in ihe care ciiies and
inner�ring suburba
But opponenta aay Cl�eld's
idea would uadermine his awn
goals by raising the cost af living
in wealthier suburbe, thue in-
creaaing the diaparity between
affordsbie and unaffardsble eub-
urba.
Overall, hie propoaal is cack-
eyed,' eaid Burneville Sen. Dave
Knutsou, iK-36. "it'snot gaingta
provide,what we thought he
wsated."
The outcry has been gre-
dictabiy loud from suburba snch
ea Eagaa, Burnsville and Rose-
mount, mhich stand to lase mil-
liona af dollsra in net taz capao-
ity. But evan "wianere* lika
South St. Paul hava �erioue
reservations.
`I xlwaya apgreciate wfien
someone comes up with an idea
that gives ue more money to
work with� saifl Doug Reeder,
city adminiatrataz for Sputh S�
Paul. "Hut I don't think I agx�ee
with the basic kind of x�venue
shifta he•s prapasing•
The dieparity in industrial
and high-income residentisl de-
valopment reaulta in a newer
guburb 2ike Eagan producing
$2,b65 of property tax revenue
per haueehold par year, while
aging south Sk Pan1 can onty
produce �1,393, Orfieid aai3 His
plan wpuld ensure every city at
least �2,1Q2 per household.
Wherever people liva, "khey
ought to have schools thst are se
good,Ehey ought to have parks
that are &a good, they ought ta be
sa safe in their homea," he said.
"Just becauee they caa't dueter
s bunch of ezpensive homea end
cammerciaUfndustrial (praper-
ty3 doean't mean that thay
ehould have ta psy higher taxea
snd get worse service tbaa any-
one �lse.'
OrfieId made the commente
during a spirited but ganEleman-
ly debate with Eagan Iteg �Ym
Paw2eaty, IR-S8B, an a recant
Wea Minter tslk-radio show on
WGGO-AM. Pawtentp, who'a
3mown t}rfieId siace colleya, has
becomo a leading ideological og-
ponent of the Mianeapoliu legia-
iatar'a ideas –» the lateat af
which he term� `overreacfiin�
and bad public policyc'
°It underminea the biatorical
rationa2e of a prapertq taz,
which ie intended ai a 1om1 tax,
far local services, with 2ocal ac�
countability," I'awIenty eaid in
ea axterviaw
With fiaeai diaparities aad
the atate's educational funding
formule, "we already have tan-
base oharing to a very aubatsn-
tis2 degr�e in thia region,' he
eaid. "In fact, we're ona of the
leading areas ia the oountry in
thie regard.' �
{Orfield's gIan waald replace
fiecal dieparitiea, an existing
tax-base eharing pmgram that
attempts to equslize the metra-
area commercial and induatrial
tax base only.) '
Pawleaty in»iats his opposi-
ti4A WO172dA't CiiSIIgB 7.f �flg9A
was oa the other side of the
win/laee ledge.r. `I hope we don't
have governnsent by computer
printout,' fie eaitL
Sen. Knutson represents both
a loser Burnsville) and a winner
(Apgle Yalley), but hia ogpasi-
tion is unbeading.
Barnav�le would need to in•
cresse ite prnperty tazes ta
maintain ita current ievei of sen
vicea, thus iucresaing Iand de-
velopmsat coete, he aarid,
Frank �fl'a»,y, mayor of Sua-
Ssh T,ske. ssid Orfie2d'a prapos-
at ie too blunt of an inetrumenE
that puniehee indiacrlminately.
Residents af hia auburb, a whop-
P�8 ioser under the plan, sre
`deeply involved ia saaal iaauea,
�o we're not sticldng our thumbe
ia awr ar�pite and esying it'e
someone etae's prob2em ta salve;
he aaid.
But Sunfieh Lake is almost
campletel,yy devetaped and does-
n`t offer muniapal services like
sewer and water, so developing
affordable housing ia extremely
dif�ictilk
`Don't beat up on ua foi eome-
thing we can't help," he aaid.
Pbilosophical arguments
aside, the battam ]ine for many
comen down to the iaeue of redie-
tributing wealth.
UrSald'a oppanenta aften de-
acribe hia ideas aa socialietic, a
term that causea hiat Us bristle
ia an interview
`It's certaialy nat sociaiism;
he eaid. 'There'e no big govem-
ment pmgrsm, no Big rediatrIlr
ution of income, no bureaucracy
that rune i�'
Calling it socialiem ia a"scare
tactic," he said. Hia praposai
ends unfairnesa snd provides
powerful developmeatal stabili-
ty to the entire region, he esid. "I
think it's very iike3p to pass [the
I,egisleture)."
If it does, Independent-Re-
publican Gov elrne Carlson, who
has twice vetoed Orfield's af%rd-
able housing legielation, ap-
pears eager to kill i�
"It's extremely unfair and
nottung lesa than sacial engi-
neering," said Cyndy Brucato,
Carlaon's chief of atafi "In our
mind, the subuzbs are aiready
P$Y+�B tlzeir fair share.'
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The greatest chatienges af{er t6e
g�atest �rds, and helpinB
sottteone in c�cd is just Otte of
the rewards you'N receivt as a
faster care provider. If you have
roorn in your heart and hortie
for an adutt or child wtw nee�s
yrw, caM now to find pt� how
You can help.
Foster Care of
DAKOTA COUNTY
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LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
February 21, 1995
Asphalt Contractor License
Ace Blacktop, Inc.
Concrete/Masoary Contractor Licea.se
Fldie Lundgren Masonry
Muenchow Concrete & Masonry
Lxcavation Contractor License
Fuhr Trenching
General Coatractors License
E.L. Bulach Construction Co., Inc.
Fendler Construction Inc.
3M
Ken Streiff Co.
Gas Piping Contractor License
Red Rock Heating & Sheetmetal Inc.
Total Air, Inc.
SVAC Contractors License
Cool Air Mechanical, Inc.
Red Rock Heating & Sheetmetal Inc.
Total Air, Inc.
Drywall Coatractor Licease
Janke Drywall
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
February 13, 1995
T0: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tom Lawell, City Administr
SUBJECT: Proclamation of April 23-29 as Minnesota Volunteer
Recognition Week
DISCIISSION
Attached is a letter of request from Ms. Karen Leach,
Volunteer Program Specialist of Minnesota Office on Volunteer
Services, requesting consideration of proclaiming April 23-29 as
Minnesota Volunteer Recognition Week within Mendota Heights. The
City has passed similar proclamations for the past several years.
An appropriate proclamation has been developed and is attached
for your consideration.
ACTION REOIIIRFD
Should the Council wish to declare April 23-29, 1995, as
Minnesota Volunteer Recognition Week within Mendota Heights, the
attached proclamation should be adopted.
MTL:kkb
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CITY OF MEDTDOTA HisIGHTS
DAROTA COUNTY, MINNBSOTA
PROCLAMATION DSSIGNATING APRIL 23-29, 1995 AS
MINNLSOTA VOLIINTEER RECOGNITION WEEK
D�HEREAS, volunteerism is an integral part of our great culture
and heritage; and -
WHEREAS, in Minnesota, more than two million volunteers of all
ages annually contributed volunteer service valued at $4.7 billion;
and
WHEREAS, volunteers make significant contributions to the
quality of life in Minnesota and through their efforts help to
ensure a brighter future for our state; and
�PHEREAS, volunteerism promotes personal, social and
intellectual development of young people and prepares them to
become involved and responsible citizens; and
�HEREAS, individuals and groups volunteering at the local and
state levels are making their neighborhoods better places in which
to live by providing support to those in need, solving community
problems, improving schools, helping people with disabilities, and
preserving the environment; and
WSEREAS, volunteers are Minnesota's magic, and recognition
should be given to our dedicated volunteers who have demonstrated
their commitment to the betterment of our communities throughout
the year.
NOW TSEREFORE BS IT RESOLVED, that 2, Charles E. Mertensotto,
Mayor of the City of Mendota Heights, do hereby proclaim the week
of April 23-29, 1995, to be
MINNLaSOTA VOLIINTELR RECOGNITION WELR
within the City of Mendota Heights; and
BE IT FIIRTBER RESOLVLD, that copies of this proclamation be
transmitted to the Minnesota Office on Volunteer Services as
evidence of our appreciation and esteem.
In witness whereof , I have hereunto set my hand and cause the great
seal of the City of Mendota Heights to be affixed this 21st day of
February, 1995.
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
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.;.. . - 1Viendota Heights
February 22, 1995
Ms. Raren Leach
Volunteer Program Specialist
Minnesota Office on Volunteer Services
Department of Administration
117 University Avenue
St. Paul, NIl�T 55155
Dear Ms. Leach: •
Thank you for your recent letter d cribing the Minnesota
office on Volunteer Services (MOVS) and y plans for celebrating
all types of volunteerism during the week � pril 23-29, 1995. �On
February 21, 1995, the Mendota Heights ' y Council adopted the
attached proclamation formally designating that week as Minnesota
Volunteer Recognition Week within the City of Mendota Heights.,
Once again, we are pleased to have been asked to recognize
this annual event. We hope that our designation will symbolically
convey our appreciation to those who freely give of their time and
talent to the betterment of our community, state and nation.
Sincerely,
CITY OF MENDOTA HLIGHTS
Rimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
Attachment
1101 Victoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1ViN • 55118 452 • 1850
��mavs
Minnesota Off'�ce on �olunteer 5endces
January, 3.995
Dear Mayar,
It's time again to begin planning for Minnesota Voluntcer Recogni.tion Week, which
coincides with National Volunteer Week, Apri123 29, 1995. We lrnow that your
program relies on many volunteers throughout the year. The Minnesota Office on
Volunteer Services (MOVS) can pravide a variety of resources to help you recognize
your volunteers and to stxengthen your volunteer progr�rm.
MOVS is pleasecl to provide a packet of promotianal materials with the 1995 recognition
theme, Stars of the Narth: NIinnesota Volunteers. The enclosed materials are
designed for easy adaptation to fit your voluuteer program or community.
A new item in this year's packet is a nomination form for a statewide volunteer ��
recognition program, Acts af Kindness: Govern.ar's Volunteer Award. The purpose
of this distinguished award is to bring great�r recognition and visibility to those who
serve as valunt�ers as well as highlighting the significant impact that volunteerism has in
our communities. Please helg us to pmmote thi.s awazd program wit�tin your city. Feel
free to duplicate the nomination form or to call MOVS for additional copies.
Volunteer recognition certificates, which are signed by the Gavernor and can be
personali�;d for your orga�n�i�ation, are also available to helg you with your re�ognition
process. The certificates aze printed on grey parchment stock, with a mazoon border and
black type, To purchase the certificates {$S.00lpacketi S#OCk #$-12}, contact .
Minnesota's Bookstore at 612/297-30(}0 or $(?0/657-3757 (gre�ater Minnesota).
We invite yau to contact MOVS to learn more about the resources and information
available to heip you strengthen your volunteer program. The enclose�. J�in brochure
autlines in detail the k�y benefits of MOVS membership. We appreciate yowr special
efforts in recognizing Minnesota's two m�itlion volunte�rs who shirte throughout the year.
Sincerely,
�����
Karen Leach
Volunteer Progr�um Specialist
Deparimenf ofAdmiaistraYUaar
1 i7ilniversityAvenue, St Paul, MN55i35
Plwne: 612/296-4731(metro), 800/234-6687(non-metro)
Far�&1212&2-2411
i7Y/TDD 81?1297-4022 (metroj, 81N1/&57-3783 (nai metroj
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National T�erxds in Voluntee�ism
INDEPENDENT SF�TOR'S 1994 survey, "Criving and
Volunteering in the United Stat�es," shows that in #he last four
years there has been a continual downwazd trend in giv'sng and
volunteering in Ameri.ca. The swrvey found that averall
volunteering was down from 54 percent in 1989 to 48 percent in
1993. Mast of the decline in volunteering came: in the fomn of
informal volunteering, such as baby-sit�ing for fiee ar ba�ng
cookies for a school fai�: In the 1Vrdwest, however,
volunteenng has inereaseti during this same period from 58
percent in 1989 to 64 percent in 1993.
Stars of the 1lbrtfz.
Minnesotn
�ZIUZI`887'S
The most signiSicant iner�eases in volunteering occwrred among seniar citizens, age �S and
older (36 percent valunt�ered, up from 27 pement in 199Q� and amang divorced, separa#ed
and widowed persons (40 percent volunteered, up from 36 percent in 1990).
More t�an one aut of four volunteers (27%a) volunieered Sve hours per week or more.
Based an these fsnding, it is estimated ihat 23.6 zsullion adults in America volunteered five
hours or more per week in 1993.
When asked personalty, people are more than four times as likely to volunteer than when
they aze informed by other means of the need for vo�unteers. Among the 45 percent who
reported that they were asl�ed, 82 perce�nt valunteered. Those respandent� who wen� learst
likely ta be asked were Af�ican-Americaas and �iispanics; fa�milies with househoid incomes
below $20,000; those who are single, divorced, widowed or separated; and persons who are
not emplayed, Sowever, when asked, th�e groups voiunteer at a simitar or even Iugher
rate than the national average.
Young people whose parents volunteered were nearly twice as likely to valunteer as
aduits when compareci with those respondents whose parents had nat volunteereti. Amang
the 44 percent of mspondents reporting that ane ar both of their parents had volunteered, six
aut of ten volunteered as adults.
In addi�ion to membership in religious organizations, memberships in a whoie range of
associations, such as voluntazy organizations, civic associatians, fraternities and somrities,
alumni organizatians, service clubs, business and prafessiana2 societies and politicai
organizatians are associated with very high levels af gi.ving and volunteering.
Having had a direct experience i�n a youth group and having valunteered when young
cieariy Ieads to significan�iy higher rates of vaIunteering as an adutt� As an example,
among the 56 percent who reported that they had belonged ta a youth group ar somethiug
simiiar, 61 percent va2unteered.
Nearly three-quarters of respondents (73%} agreed that charitable axganizatians pIay a
major role in mal�ng our communities better places to live.
Stcuistics on volunteering by adults are from "Giving and Yolunteerirzg in the United States," 1994 Edilion,
conducted hy the Gailup t)rganizuiion and anatyzeci by INDEPENDEIVT' S.ECTl)R, Washingron, D.C.
-over-
M�IlYNESOTA UFFICE ON VOLUNTEER SERVTCES
Department of Administration .
Fact Sheet on Volunteerism
Natianal Adalt Valunteer Statistics Midwcst Adult Volunteer Statistics
Sourcz: Giving aad Yoivataering ia the United States, i994 Edition, Source: Giving xnd Yalnnteering in tha United States,1994 Edition,
INDE1"ENDEIVT SECTOR -1993 Gallup Survey INDEPENDENT SECTOR -1993 Gallap Survcy
• Perceut of population voluntee�ing 48% . • P�tage of papulation volunteecing 64%
• Estimated numbas� of votuntxrs •�ated sumbcr of volunbGcrs
18 years ofage or older $92 million 18 yoars of age or older in I�nnesota 2 mullion
• Average wakly hours servai per voluntcer 4.2 hcstwk • Average wakly haurs serval gcr valunteer 3.? hrs/wk
• Averago annuat hours per votuntxr 218.4 hrs/yr • Estimated annuat dollar vatuc of adutt
• F.stimated sanual hours volunteered 19.5 billion/hrs voluntars in Minncsota $4.8 billion
• Annual dallar valne (forcnal voluntccring} �282 billion • Per haur do2lar vatue af valunteering
• Por hour dattar vatue of vaiunteering (bastd on average non-agricultural wage,
(bas�d on average nan-agrieultural wage, plus 12% bonofits estimate) �12.13 per hr
pItts 22°lo bettofits estimatt} $I2.13 per hr
TTatianal Yonth Volnnteer 5tatistics Midwest Youtb Volnnteer Statistics
Saum.c: Voluntaring and GirvLug Among American Teenagers 12 ta Saunx: Volaateering aad Giving Amang AmsrFcan Taaagars 12 ta
I7 Years of Agc, I992 Edition, INDEPENDIIST SECTOR -1991 17 Years af Agc,1992 Fdition, INDII'ENDENT SECTt3R-199i
Gallup Surve}+. Gallup Survey
+ Pcrocntagc of youth voluntcoring 61% • Pescentage af youth v�luntaring 7I%
� FStt2IISI� 12llIIl�Ct Of V8�1]21�CCfS �► Es�matod number ofvaiuntxrs
12•17 years af age 12.4 million 12-17 years of age in M�nnesota 249 thousand
+ Avzrage w�kly hours serval per voluntur 3Z hz�slwk • Av�erage wakty hours secval per voluntxr 32 hrsfwk
• Aanna3 houts valuatared 2.1 billion
+ Fstirnatod dollar value (fom�ud volunteerinp� � 7.0 billion Saurce: l'Vlinnesata Deparhnent of Educatioa
• �alunieend five or more hours per week 17°lo s MN schaoi based �rutco-iearning volnntxrs:
• Schools rcquiring commwuty service hours - Ekmentary schoal-age voluntars 7S thousead
for gradaatiitian 8% - Middle sehool�ngc volunteers 29 thoussad
• Schnots that affer courses that requic�c - 3unior itigh schoal�age va2unteers ! 5 thousand
community servix as part af the coutse 21% - Senior trigh school-age voluntxrs 29 ffiausand
+ Studcnts who voluntar at schools that • N!N school districts that offer servic�
enooutage Ctttnmunity service '75°l0 2eam'sng opportunitios 79°/a
• MN school districts that offer credit for
youth cc�mmttnity servia 42%
Who Volnnteers National Volunteer Service
Saurce: Giviug aad YoIuntaring in !he United States, i994 Editiaa, 198? -1993
INDEP�:fiTDENT SEGT"OR-1933 Gallup Survty ��e��pe mea frespoadents
+ 892 Million Amcricans ovtr age 18 voluntcor �o•o% u.4%
* 48%C}fadultAmericaasvoi2sntear si.i�
• 44% Of mates a�,��
• 51% Of females 5°.°� 4s3�
• 61% Of teet�sgcts lxtwcen 12-17 yesrs
• 43°/a Of people between 65-74 years �Ayy
+ 54% Of persans employed full time
• 62% Of ptrsotxs emptoyai part tune
30.0%
Mafivafians far Giviag aad Yolunteerine
• 68% Were aetive in shtdent gavemmcnt 20.0%
• G6% Have valunteeted befare �H�� r�
• 62°Jo Parents vaIuntxred whcn they were yaung io.o% a.�
• 61 % Had belonged tu a youth group a.o as as
• 57% Wanted to maka a signif eant ehange in saciety
• 56% Saw sorneone in their family heiping others a•�
� 54% Saw someone they admired helping another , iss� isas �vsi i�
• 54% Wcre hetped by others in #he past s�
Sourre: Givirrg cnd Volunftering tn Ihe United Sraru. 1994 &lidon.
12/27/94
CITY OF MIIVDOTA HEIGHTS
MII�RO
February 17, 1995
To: Mayor, City Council and City Adminis
From: Kevin Batchelder, Admiriistrative Assi�
Subject: Case No. 94-35: Siga Art (Dr. Lee) - Siga Setback Variance
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Bob Sherlock, of 5ignArt, on behalf of Dr. Barbara Lee, of 780 South Plaza
Drive, appeared at the November Planning Commission and a recommendation of approval,
with conditions, was forwarded to the December 6, 1994 City Council meeting. Both Mr.
Sherlock and Dr. Lee appeared at that City Council meeting. After failing to reach an
agreement over the proposed conditions regarding setback and illumination, City Council
referred this item back to the Planning Commission for further review.
In particular, the City Council felt that this application was not properly addressed
because there was no specific location pmposed for the sign. Council also wanted the
Planning Commission to establish a quantifiable standard for the illumination of the sign.
At the January Planaing Commission meeting, a revised site plan and sign plan were
reviewed and sign illumination was discussed. (Please see attached excerpts of the January
Planning Commission minutes.) The revised site plan proposed to locate the sign in the
right of-way for South Plaza Drive which the Planning Commission found to be
unacceptable.
The Planning Commission's recommendation was very similar to the first
recommendation made in November. They desire the sign to be smaller as it approaches the
property line and that it be setback at ten feet (10') from the property line. As far as a
standard of illumination for the sign, the Planning Commission desired to have a
recommendation from Visual Communications, lighti.ng specialists that have been used by
SignArt. The Planning Commission also suggested a condition of turning the sign off at 9
p.m.
Dr. Lee is not satisfied with the Planni.ng Commission recommendation and hopes
that City Council will consider a compromise. In particular, she hopes to compromise on the
recommendation for a ten foot (10') setback. She feels strongly that the sign should be
lacated at a zero foot (0') setback, as has been granted to two signs at the Dakota Bank.
(See attached January 19, 1995 Planning Commission memo which includes a list of all signs
on South Plaza Drive.)
In telephone conversations, Dr. Lee has indicated her primary concern is the setback
and she desires the City Council to consider granting her a thirty foot (30') sign setback
variance to allow the sign to be locatecl at a zero faot (0') setback from the property line.
She has agreed to the other conditions, as suggested by the Planning Commission, including
reducing the sign to be five feet (5') in height and seven feet (7') in length.
Staff has contacted Visual Communications for a recommendation on a suggested light
illumination standard, however, they are not willing to provide a recommendation without a
fee for their services. At the Planning Commission meeting, John Uban, City Planning
Consultant, suggested a standard of five watts per square faot. John Uban has also suggested
to staff that it would be simple to use the level of illumination for the City Hall sign as a
standard. Mr. Uban indicates that it would be easy to measure this level of illumination,
with a light meter, and use it as a standard for Dr. Lee's proposed sign. Dr. Lee has
indicated this would be acceptable.
RECOMIVV�ENllATION
The Planning Commission voted 4-3 (nays: Koll, Friel, Betlej) to recommend that
City Council approve a sign setback variance with the following conditions:
1. The lighting of the siga meet City standards as recommended by Visual
Communications.
2. The sign size be five feet (5') in height and seven feet (7') in length.
3. The siga be setback ten feet (10') from the property line, and 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.
ACTION REQUIRED
Meet with the applicant. Consider the Planning Commission's recommendation and
the applicant's compromise proposal. If the City Council desires to implement the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, they should pass a motion approving a sign
setback variance of twenty feet (20') to allow the sign to be within ten feet (10') of the
properiy line with the above listed conditions.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAROTA COIINTY, MINNESOT�
PL�,NNING COb�SISSION MINDTSS
JANIIARY 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 ord.er at
7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Roll,
Friel,'Betlej, Dwyer, Lorberbaum, Duggan and Tilsen. Also present
were Public Works Director Jim Danielson, Plan.ning Consultant John
Uba.n, Administrative Assistant Revin Batchelder a.nd Senior
Secretary Kim Blaeser.
APPROYAL OF MII�iUTES
Commissioner
Minutes with
Commissioner
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
ASSTAINs 1, DWYER
Tilsen moved approval of the December 29, 1994,
corrections.
Duggan seconded the motion.
CASE NO. 94-35s
SIGNART (DR. LE}3) -
s=crr s$�cic vAxu�rrc$
Chair Dwyer explained that Mr. Bob Sherlock, of SignArt,
appeared on behalf of Dr. Barbara Lee, 780 South Plaza Drive,
at the November Planning Commisaion meeting to request a aign
setback variance. He explained that the requeat wa.s to allow
a aign with two forty eight (48) square foot aurfaces to be
placed within the required front yard.
Dwyer explained that the applicant did not propose a epecific
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 tha.t at that
meeting, Dr. Lee agreed that the aign 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 minimal level
of illumination intensity be used.
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Planning Commission
January 24, 1995
Page 2
Dwyer stated that the City Council felt that this application
was not properly addressed to the Planning Commission as there
was no specific location proposed for'the sign. He explained
that the City Council referred this application back to the
Planning Comm3.saion for further consideration, in particular,
to address a proper level of illumination and a revised eite
plan showing a proposed setback. He further explained that
Mayor Mertensotto desired that a quantifiable le�tel 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 tha.t her site plan reflects the placement of the
sign cff the property and in the right-of-way with the size
being six feet by eight feet (6' x S'). She stated that if
the sign is placed more than twelve feet (12') from the
property line, it will not be viaible. She atated that she is
willing to compromise on the size and illumination of the sign
but tha.t the location of the aign is critical. She further
atated 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 atated that theae are
beautiful trees and both her patients and the day care
children enjoy them.
In response to a question from Commissioner Tilsen, Planner
Uban atated that the existing signs on South Plaza Drive have
been permi.tted if they meet aign 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
atated 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 sign be setback ten feet (10' ) from the right-of-way line.
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 maved
closer to the right-of-way to get bet�er visibil3ty, the size
oE �he sign,'can be reduced. •
Commissioner�Duggan explained'that the City ie reluctant to
al.low the construction of any buildi.ng, sign or Zandscapi.ng
within City right-of-way because of posaible City improvements
such as road.widening, which would then force the remova.3 of
structure or sign.
Commissioner Duggan stated tha.t his concern in November was
regarding the hours of illumination. He stated that he felt
that the sign should be turued o£f at the close of business.
Dr. Lee reaponded that both the Holly 13omes and Bright Star�
signs are lit well after clase of their bueinese.
Cammissioner Duggan inquired if Dr. Lee would agree to a 9:04
P.M. illumina.tion deadline. He further stated tha.t the City
has na lighting standard and tha.t he is looking for wha.t is
appropriate in the area, iie fur�her etated that he
understands that� Dr. Lee is trying to promote her businesa.
He auggested that a timer be used. Dr. Lee atated that 9:00
P.M. deadline wauld be fine.
Cammissioner Betlej inquired abaut inform,atian regarding
quantifiable illumin.ation. Mr. Sherlock, of SignArt, stated
that theg would install the signage and lights. He stated
that at thaG time, he would make adjustments. He further
stated that just the letters will be illw�ni.uated. He atated
it would be similar to the City Hall aignage. Planner tTl�an
stated that the measurement of light ehould caneist of how
mueh light is apprapra,ate and how �o control the light�. He
stated that there should be five watta par square foot. Mr.
Sherlock stated that the signage meets all current criteria
£or illumi.nation. Plan�er Uban stated there ie no Qrdinance
requirement.for foot candles. He stated �he Ordinance
includes glare reduction. Uban etated the closer a sign is to
the proper�y Iine, 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 Hal3 light is li� �he en�ire
night. Dr. Lee responded that the May�or in�ormed her that it -
is because the Cit�r Hall is considered an emergency facility
aince the Police Department is located within the building.
Mr. Sherlock inEormed that Cammission that he would ob�ain
information from Visual Communications regarding criteria for
lighting. He stated that SignArt usually builds their signs
according to Visua�. Cammunications' speci�ications.
Planning Commission
January 24, 1995
Page 4
Commissioner Friel stated that the Ordinance restricts square
footage of signs within the B-1 Distr�.ct to fifty (50) square
feet, all surfaces. He stated the proposed aign exceeds the
Ordinance requirements. He further inquired about hardship.
Dr. Lee responded that this is�the first tinie 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 eign would help people
to find her building. She stated that ahe ia not aeeking to
advertise her practice. Commisaioner 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 inforntiation from Section 21.5 (9) a
regarding signs in right-of-way. She atated 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 hardahip, the Planning Commission cannot recommend
approval of a variance.
Commissioner Duggan moved to recommend that the City Council
grant the variance requeat conditioned upon the following:
1. The lighting of the sign meet City standards as
recommended by Viaual 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.
Planning Commission
Jan.uary 24, 1995
Page 5 .
Dr. Lee s�ated she is not willing to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendatian. .
Cominissione'r Duggan amended his motion to increase the signage
to 7' by 5'.� Dr. Lee responded that she wants the sign to be
located at her praperty line. �
VOTB ON MOTSQN
AYES: 4
NAYS : 3, K{')LL, FRIB`L, SETIrLJ
Commissioner Koll inquired if Dr. Lee is looking for a zero
foo� seGback. Dr. Lee responded yes. Dr. Lee further etated
it is not worth her time•to go back to the City Council.
CASE NO. 95-Q1:
G'URIrEY FIIRNI'I�`DRE COMPANY -
SiGN VARIANCB
Mr. Tim Curley, of Curley Furni.ture Company, �.ocated at 1044
�iighway 114, was present to discuss his request for a sign
varia.nce . �
Mr. Curley e.xplained that the building was cons�ructed, by his
parents, in 1968. He atated that the sigs� has been in
�i.stence for 26 years aand has never .deviated from ita
origina.l. approval. He etated that the setback and total
surEace area was in co�pliance with a1.1 exi.sting ardinances in
the late 60's.
Mr. Curley stated he had met with Planner Uban and City etaff
to discuss the exi.sting ordinance requirernentB. He stated
that , hie parcel is t�he only parcel in this area zoned B- 3. He
stated the other parcels, l.ocated an both sidea of his
property, are zoned B-2. He stated that he is locaking to be
grandfa�hered as a lega7,, non-conforming use.
Curley further stated that he does not believe there was a
va.riance on the original sign. He s�ated that he does not
intend on enlarging the sign and that he will be replacing the �-
plastic sign panels used by $than Allen wi�h Curley Furniture
advertisement. He reminded the Commission that the Curiey'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 tha� in all fairness,
Pla.nning Commission
January 24, 1995
Page 6
why restrict Mr. Curley from placing his signage on an
existing stand. She further cited inforntiation from Section
4. 3( 8) and ( 9) regarding existing, non- confornu.ng 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 Koll stated, as per staff's December 14, 1994
memorandum to Council, tha.t the triple fee charge is
inappropriate. �
CONTINQED HBARING:
CAS}3 N0. 94-36 s
SAL�Pi -
SUBDIVISION/LOT SPLIT AND
VARIANCS TO LOT FRONTAGE
Administrative Assistant Batchelder informed the Planning
Comm�ission 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 turna.round and public street. 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 Commiesion.
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 `
apecifically giving information on his intentions of
subdividing his lot, the Planning Commission is ha.rd 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. Commi.ssioner Duggan s�tated that
he now has concerns with long term development in the area and
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January 19, 1995
TO: P3anning Commission
FROM: James 8. Danielsan, Public Works Dire
Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis
SUBJECT: Case Na. 94-35._ SignArt (Lee} - Sign Setback Variance
Mr. Bob Sherlock, of SignArt, appeared an behaZf of Dr.
Barbara Lee, 780 South Plaza Drive, at the November Planning
Commieaion meeting to request a sign eetback variance. The requeat
was to allow a aigu with two forty eight {48) square foot sur€aces
to be placed within the required front yard.
The applicant did not prapose a specific location for the sign
and appeared before the Planning Commission to negotiate a
location, preferab�y close to South Plaza Drive. The Planning
Cammission felt that the more the sign encroached into the required
setbaekf the smaller in eize it ehould be. In lieu of removi.ng
trees along the west property line, the Planning Commission fel� a
ten foot (10') setback from the right-of-way was appropriate and
that �he aign should only be illuininated during business hours, not
for the duration of the night.
The Planning Commission also was concern.ed about the placement
oi' signs along South Plaza Drive and requested tha� staff review
their compliance with City cades. .
At the Gity Counci3. meeting on December 6, 1.994, Dr. Lee
appeared with Mr. Sherlock and attempted to conv3.nce the City
Council not to impose some of the suggest�ed conditian.s recammended
by the Planning Commission. (Please �ee attached December 13, 19�4
letter to Dr, Barbara Lee},
At the Cauneil meeting, Dr. Lee agreed to conditions 2, 4 and
5 a.s follaws:
2, That the sign be reduced in haight to no more than five
feet (5') with a proportionate reduction in width to six
and one half feet or seven feet {6 lj2' or 7j}.
4. Tha� a redevelopment or intensi�ica�ion of the use of t�he
property wili require all signage to meet City setbacl�s.
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5. That �11 existing signage be removed.
Conditions number one and three could not be agreed upon by
City Council and applicant. These suggested conditions are:
1.
3.
That the illumination be turned off 1/2 hour after the
close of business.
That a minimal level of illumination intensity be used.
The City Council felt that this application was not properly
addressed to the Plan.ning Commission as there was no specific
location proposed for the sign. The City Council referred this
application back to the Planning Commi.ssion for further
consideration, in particular, to address a proper level of
illumination and a revised site plan showing a proposed setback.
Mayor Mertensotto desired that a quantifiable level of illumination
be determined.
DISCQSSION
Dr. Barbara Lee, in reaponse, has submitted a revised site and
aign plan. (Please see attached January 16, 1995, Letter and
Plans). The revised site plan now propoaes the sign to be located
off the applicant' e property and in the public street right-of -way.
The aign pla.n is proposing a sign that is shown to be six feet (6' )
high by eight feet (S') in length, which is contrary to the
Planning Commi.ssion desire to reduce the size of the sign in
proportion to ita located setback. There hae been no inforniation
forwarded by the sign consultant on suggeated levels of
illumination that might be appropriate.
At the applicant's request, Planner Uban will be prepared to
discuss appropriate levels of illumination in terms that a lay
person may understand and that may be quantifiable.
Area Sians Research
During the discussion on the
Com�nissioners who had visited the
of signs in the
report back.
existing:
BIIILDING
area and had asked
Based on a site
SIGN
LOCATION
Lee sign request, the Planning
site had noticed a proliferation
staff to study the situation and
visit the following signs are
Holly Homes
800 South Plaza Dr. Mounted on bldg.
APPROXIMATE
IZE
2x5
PERbiIT
TATQ
Permit
Issued
1977
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( ,��,•,te�•� ��> C�y �_.�Sign in Blvd 2x4 ��`��• . Issued -
�. ;1978 �
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BIIILDING
Holly Homes, Cont.
Bright Start
790 South Plaza Dr
SIGN '
�OCATION
On Dodd Road B].vd
Window - Neon
Mtd. on Bldg
Banner Mtd on
Fence
Misc. Parking
Directional Signage
APPROXIMATE
SI�g
2x2 •
2x.3
5x14
ix10
1x1..5"
Dkt Cty State Bank NE Corner 6'6" x13`9"
�50 South Plaza Dr podd and S. Plaza
(Pylon?
NW Corner Site
Bank Sign
Bldg Oecupan.t' s
sign
"For Lease" Si�g�n.
Business Ctr Sign
on west entranee
- °BZI1J�n 81C�. OTl
on building
Dakota Bank Sign
Free standing a�
east en�rance
Various directional
signage
4x12
4x10
2�
6x15
4x12
4x12
PBRMIT
TS ATQS
No Permit
Permit not
required
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No.Permit
No Perntits
Required
By permit
with pexmits
for altera-
tions
(variance )
By permi.t
{variance} '
By permit
(va.riance) -
No perm.it
required
By perma.t
By pernv.t
By permit
(variance),
No perm.i.t
required
RLCOMI.�NI)ATION
Sta�f sugge�ts tha� the original recommendation �'or a sign
location at a ten ioot (10') setback is appropriate, wi�h �he
reduetion in size to five feet {,�r� in height and seven feet {?�}
in length. Removal of on.e or twa trees to increase the visibility
of a sign in this lacation ma.y be a sma11. price to pay �'or
increased visibiZity o� the existing busines�. The Pl.anna.ng
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Commiesion shoul,d discuss levels of lighting and illumination with
the Planner and Dr. Lee, so tha� a mutually agreeable standa.r.d can
be arrived at.
,�cTxoN �sQIIx�n
Meet w3.th the applicant.
Council on the requested Sign
appropriate canditions.
JED/KLB:kkb
Make a recommendation to City
Setbacl� Variance, with any
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78U South Plaza Drive
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120-1573
(G 12) 454-59�9
January 16,1995
City of Mendota Heights
Administrative Assis�ant
1101 Vicboria Cunre
Mendota Hgts.� MN 55118
Dear Kevin:
Enclased please find tweMy copies ai the s'�be plan witl� the proposed specific location f� the
sign. There are also tw�enty copies of the proposed sign witl� its dimensiorts.
As far as the iiluminafion is concemed� I am agreeable bo something along the order of the other
illuminated signs on Soutfi Plaza Drive ( i.e. Ho(ly Homes, Bright Start, Dakota Bank ). Please
keep in mind tfiat the sign is designed with routered letters and that only the oopy will be
illuminated� nat the bacl�ground. If y�ou need any furtt�er informatian please feei free bo coM�ct
me.
Sincerely�
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Barbra J . Lee, D.D.S.
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December 13, 1994
Dr. Barbaza Lee
�84 South Plaza ?hive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
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I am wri�n� to fom�allY no�q You that the City couaa'1 dia not ac;t upon ya�r roc�uest for a
5ign Se�back Van�ace at their T.'�,mber 6,1994 meeting. Thep did not ac:t upon this
appli�ation due to your request to set aside the oanditians of appmvai tbat had bee�t
recommended bp the Planning Commission. ' -
The C�t.y Co�nril clesired that this applic�tion x�tuna to the Planning Commission, at their
Janu,ary 24,1995 meeting, for finth�r cansiderati.on Ia gar�icular, the City Councs� felt #hat
this appli�atian was not pmp�rlp addmssc�d to the PLwning Commission i�ecanse th�re was no
spec�iifi�c la�tion proposed for the s'iga. Ths Counc� desir�s that pon`�reaua to the Planning
Commission, with a s�� Pm�aosal for setback so that theY �Y P�y r�.wiew tius
reqaest. It is not the Planning Commission's duty► to la� a siga for aa applican�
At the City Council meeting, You agret� to all the conditions ��ept thase �imrolviug the
illamination of the sign. The two conditions that you desired ta set aside were:
1. T6at the illumination be turned off 1!2 hour after the clase of business.
3, That a minimallevel of illnmination intensity be us�ci.
In response tv this acequest, the City Council rsquested ttia.t the P.lannutg Commission define
an output level of illa�iination for the sign that would be appropriate {and m�a:��b1e}. It
would be helpful if yaur sign consultant could provide some information on at�ept�ble 1evels
of illuminatian for such a siga and make a ret;ommendation on aa acxeptable 1eve1 af
illaminatian. During the disc�zssion at the P��ing Commission in N'ovember, the sf�ndazrd
in #he residential district was reviewed. T'his st�andard states that lighting shall be diffused ar
indirect and not illuminated beyond any 1ot line.
lltil Victoria Curve -1'Viendota Heights, ,tVS.I�t • 55118 452•185£1
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Dr. Barba.ra Lee
December 13, 1994
Page two
It wi11 be necessazy to submuit revised oopies of the site plan showing precisely where the
sign is praposed to be located. Ia order that tbis .x�vised p1an, and illumination infoxmatian,
may be reviewed by the Planner and staff pnor to the Planning Commission meeting, it wi.Il
be ne�essary #o submit twenty (24} copies ta the City by Monday, 7anuary 16, 1995. Shauld
you have any qaestions regar�ing the Planning Conunission meeting or this �:quest for
infoxmation, please c,ontact me. at 452-1850. �
Sincez�ly,
��� ��:�.�--
Kevia Batchelder
Administraiive Assista�nt
cc: Mr. Bob Sherlack, Sign-Azt
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
TO: Mayor, City Council and City
FROM:
SUBJECT:
7ames E. Danielson, P. E.
Public Works Direct
Bjorklund Development Company
Subdivision
Case No. 94-40
DISCUSSION•
Febniary 17, 1995
Mr. Pau� McGinley and Mr. Dave Bjorklund appeared at the February 7, 1995 City
Council meeting to present details for their Swanson Second Addition seven lot subdivision. The
main concern expressed by Council at that meeting was for providing for access for future
development of the remaining undeveloped parcels in the area, in particulaz, the Olin properiy.
Action on the proposal was delayed two weeks to a11ow time for the Olins to retain a land planner
for advice on development potential for their properry.
The Olins have retained a land planner and have scheduled time to meet with City Planner
John Uban at his normal office hours on Tuesday, February 21st, to discuss their concerns. The
results of that meeting will be made available to Council on Tuesday evening.
Rolf/Illetschko Access
Negotiations are currently proceeding between the Bjorklunds and the Rolfs to arrive at a
way to allow for a street that will serve both the Swanson Second Addition and Rolf property by
being constructed on the properiy line. This agreement needs to be finalized between these two
landowners before this project can go ahead. Should negotiations fail, the City may have to
become involved in a condemnation action to acquire needed properiy for the roadway.
Because the new road will connect to Lexington Avenue which is a County road, final
approval for any road intersection with Lexington will need to be made by Dakota County. I
doubt if the County would allow a connection point at any place other than the one shown.
Planning; Commission Conditions
Planning Commission Conditions No. 4, 5, 9 concern a conservation easement, a slope
protection easement and tree preservation.
Conservation Easement
The conservation easement condition came about out of a comment from Planner Uban's
report (see Page 3, Paragraph 2, in his December 16, 1994 memo). Mr. Uban's reference to the
covenant or conservacy easement was related to restricting the development from further
subdivision of lots. Because of the layout of the lots further subdivision would be difficult
anyway. This restriction could be just included as a condition of City approval of the subdivision.
Slope Protection Easement
There are some steep wooded slopes on this development. Slopes in excess of 18% are
already prevented from being developed by the City's Subdivision Ordinance.
Tree Preservation
The City does not yet have a Tree Preservation Ordinance in place, in advance of that
ordinance, a conservation easement protecting certain treed areas could be required.
Variances
Variances need to be considered for Lots 5 and 6 because they do not meet the required
100 foot of frontage at the 30 foot setback. They do have the required frontage if ineasured
further back than the 30 foot setback.
Center Island Monument
The developer proposes to construct a center island where his new street intersects with
Lexington Avenue. He proposes to have a monument installed within the island identifying the
neighborhood. This island and the monument need to have maintenance provided for by other
than City forces.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this proposal
subject to eleven conditions (see attached February 3, 1995 memo). I have also prepared a draft
Developer's Agreement that should be reviewed by Council for any changes and approval of this
development should be contingent upon execution of that agreement by the Developer.
ACTION REOUIRED:
Review the proposed subdivision with the developer and then if Council desires to
implement the Planning Commission recommendation they should pass a motion approving the
preliminary plat and front yard variances for Lots 5 and 6 subject to the Planning Commission's
conditions, execution of the Developer's Agreement, Dakota County's approval for access, and
resolution of the right-of-way issue with the Rolfs.
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DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CONTRACT FOR SINGLE FAIVIILY DEVELOPMENT
THIS AGREII�ZENT, made and entered.into this day of , 1995 by
and between the City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, (hereinafter called the
"City") and Bjorklund Development Company, 2511 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights, MN
(hereinafter called the "Developer").
WITNE5SETH:
W�AS, Developer proposes a plat for a seven ('� lot single family development
in Mendota Heights to be known as Swanson's Second Addition, consisting of 6.5 acres
loca.ted in the southwest quadrant of Lexington Avenue (CR 43) and Orchard Laae, ia
Mendota Heights, Minnesota.; and
WHEREAS, public services are needed by the Developer from Mendota Heights in
order to proceed with said development;
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed by and between the two parties as follows:
1. Developer will petition the City for needed public improvements (Sanitary
Sewer, 5torm Sewer, Watermains aad Streets. Developer agrees to pay
$1,050.00 escrow to the City as per Ordinance No. 1503. Escrow to be
refunded upon successful completion of the project.
2. Developer will provide at no cost to the City all needed temporary construction
easements to install said improvements and those permanent right-of-way and
utility and drainage easements, necessary for said public improvements.
3. Developer will proceed immediately to commission a registered land surveyor to
place and maintain enough lot corners so that street centerlines and all utilities
can be located by City Staff.
4. Developer agrees to grade site and place minimum basement elevations
according to the grading plan dated 7anuary 18, 1995 and protect the
environment by establishing and keeping in place erosion controls at all ti.mes.
Minimum erosion control requirements will consist of top dressing, seeding and
mulching of disturhed areas within 30 days of site work completion or as soon
as feasible in the spring, as well as the use of a detention pond followed by a
double row of silt fences where concentrated surface water ninoff takes place
(per grading plan). The Developer agrees that he will satisfy any State
requirements for a grading permit.
5. Developer acknowledges that there will be park contribution due to the City as
per Ordinance 301, Section 6, as amended by Resolution 92-94. That
contribution is to be $750 per lot or $4,500.00 and is payable prior to the City
signing the final plat.
6. As part of the grading operations, the Developer shall stockpile 500 cubic yards
of topsoil for use by the City in boulevard and easement restoration.
7. If and when there is an excessive buildup of mud or dirt on existing City streets
as a result of grading or building operations, the Developer shall have the
affected streets swept by mechanical means, at the direction of the City, should
the Developer fail to comply with a City request, the City will order the work
done and its cost will be deducted from �the Developer's escrow.
8. In the event that a landscaped center island is installed within the right-of-way,
the Developer agrees to make provisions for its perpetual maintenance and
submit those provisions to the City for approval.
9. No occupancy of any building ia said plat shall occur until water and sanitary
sewer impmvements have been installed, inspected and accepted by the City and
by St. Paul Water utility and are available for use.
10. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable against
the Developers, their successors and/or permitted assigns, of the property
described herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement shall not be
assignable by Developers to any third party.
11. In the event that the City initiates litigation to enforce performance of
Developer's obligations hereunder, the City shall be entitled to reimbursement
of all costs and attorney fees incurred in connection therewith, whether incurred
prior to or after entry of judgement.
12. The Developer agrees to establish a conservation easement and/or covenants
preventing any unnecessary removal of trees from the site and preventing
development of the steeper sloges on the site and further subdivision of the lots.
13. The Developer agrees to landscape and maintain the storm water holding pond
in all respects, except for, as it relates to its storm water holding capacity.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DEVELOPER:
_ BJORKLUND DEVELOPMENT CO.
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Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
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M. Thomas Lawell, City Administrator
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FROM: James E. Danielson, Public Works Direcfr�T
SUBJECT: Case No. 94-40: Bjorklund Development Company
Subdivision and Variances
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The Planning Commission conducted public hearings at the.ir
December and Ja.nuary meetings to consider an application fr'om
Bjorklund Development Company to develop the 6.5 acre Swanson site
located at the southweat corner of Lexington Avenue and Orcha�d
Place into seven large aingle family lots. •'
There were eleven Planning Conmussion concerne raiaed at the
December meeting and the hearing was continued to January to all�w
the Developer time to adciress them. Two of the most difficult
issuea were, master development or road planning for the area and
agreement with the landowners to the south (Rolf's) on use of part
of their property for roadwa�r purposes . Neighbors to, the south
desired cul-de-sac optiona whereas the Olin's and some neighbors
along Orchard deaired through street options. Several possible
area development plans were prepared and _..�resented by t�e
Developer. Option E Master Plan was the preferred p1a.n as it could
be developed in the future as either a cul-de-sac or a through
street.
The Bjorklund's were unable to conclude negotiations with the
Rolf's because Mr. Dave Bjorklund has been out of town for some
time and it is his project. In Mr. Dave Bjorklund's absence, the
Rolf's have been meeting with Mr. Dick Bjorklund, Jr. and have come
to a preliminary understanding. They signed a letter indicating to
the City that they both believe that they would be able to conclude
their negotiations before the City Council meeting. To date, we
have not heard whether that agreement has been finalized.
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RECONIl�:NDATION
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approva.l of the Swanson's Second Addition preli.minary 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 submi.tted to the
City Council. •
5. That Slope Protection Easements be ehown on the plans.
6. That cuatom grading of each individual lot be shown on
the plans. • �
7. That right-of-ways be aixty feet (60'). .
8. Formal notif ication that the Rolf' s and B j orklund' 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.
ACTION RSQIIIRI3D
Review the proposed subdiviaion 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
Commi.ssion'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 i.mprovements, maintenance of the center island and any other
conditions that Council may desire to include.
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Background
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Bjork[und Development Company
Southwest Corner of 4rchard Place and
Lexingtoa Avenue
Additional Comments oa Acijacent Properiy
Development Impacfs
C. John Uban
Last mor�th the Bjori�tundlSwanson property subdivision proposal was reviewed �iith some concern
oa the impact of development on adjaoent properties. The aff� properties are the Olin aad Rolf
praperties. The adjacent properti�s are affected 6y the propaseci mad pal;tern and e�ctension of
ut�ities. Tt�r�ee developmeut c�camples were submif�ed at the last Planning Commissiaa hearing. Plan
A shawed a raad looPing right in front of the Raffproperty and aver into the Olin pmperiy using
some adjaceat property to the south. Based on comments of adjacent owners, this plan was noi
preferred. •
Plan B showed twi.a cul-de-sacs, one serving the Rotf property, but required the demolitioa af the
Rolf house. Plan C also showed that same cul-de-sac with a loop roacl through the OUn property
down some steep stopes to the City park area and then back over to Lexington This extensive road �
system is unlikely to be built as it would not bs affordable to some of the affe,cted prapsrty owners.
Since that meeting with the Planning Commissiaa the City staff and myself have met wiih the Otin's
and they have submitted another option far consideration. This option is an 854 foot cul-de-sac
serving 141ots. This cul-de-sac is Ionger than the 5Q0 feet recommended in the City Subdivision
Qrdinance bui since ihe ordinance staies that SOa 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 of the Bjorldund 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-D�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 g platted street exists from
Huntex Lane� this has never been built because it contains very steep slopes aad significant wetlands
within the ROW. Also to complete the loop into the Olia properiy, wetlands and significant
alterations to steep slopes would have to take place. The City does not aaticipate a public road on
this platted ROW from Hunter Lane. •
The Olin properly must either develop as a long cul-de-sac from Orchard or he 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 uncommoa condition that is found throughout the metropolitaa area.. The
cul-de-sac would also have a fairly steep approach from Onhard 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 tree.s and does not require the cooperatioa of adjac.ent land owners. Also the cul-de-
sac forn�s the most logical development pattern for the h�l top attd stee� 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 forn�s 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.
Becavse the single family homes will enter onto Orchard Road, that road may need 'unprovement
some time in the future to accommodate additional tra�ic. 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 property will not overburdea Orchard Road.
When considering approval and recommendations for the Bjorklund property, the Planning
Commission should develop criteria for the future developmern of the Olin property. Acceptance and
recognition of a long �ul-de-sa.c as shown in the Olia plan gives the greatest flexibility to area. �
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 properiy when the Bjorklund
subdivision is moved forward to the Council.
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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:
PLNVNERS
ENGINEERS
$URVEYORS
DEStGr�tts
ARCHEOLOGISTS
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 develo�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 Planning 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.
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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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94-40
Bjorklund Development Company
Southwest Corner of Orchard Place and
I,exington Avenue
Subdivision A,pproval with Variances
C. John Uban
_ Bjorkluad Development Company pmposes �to develop a 6.5 acres parcel (form�rly Imown as the
S�vansoa Property) as single-fam�y home sites. The pmposal shows sevea platted lots including the
origmal homestead with lots rangmg from 21,632 square fcet to 38,428 square feet. All of the lots
exceed the minimum 15,000 required size
All of the g�l information required in tl�e subdivisioa ordinance has been submitted except for the
plaa indicating exisfing conditions within 150 feet of properiy. Some homes are not shown around
the perimeter of the property and need to be included to give the Planning Conunission a more clear
view of development unpacts on adjacent property.
The plaa proposes to save perimeter trees which is one of the general directions givea by the City
Council in preparation of the new City Tree Ordinance. The review of ttns project may bring up
issues that the Planning Commission may wish to include ia the future Tree Ordinance.
At the last meeting Mr. Bjorklund had with City sta� it was requested that he tallc with the adjacent
neighbors to resolve access and development issues. To date,,we have no indication that this
communication has takea place. In the past, the City has insisted that every developer in this area
consider master planning access and development to enable adjacent �lots to develop without long cul-
de-sa�s. In general, the City of Mendota Heights in reviewing subdivisions needs to make sure that
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there is access to parcels. Also future development must provide safe and effective public streets and
access to utilities. Mr. Bjorklund has not provided such an overview which will in the course of this
planning review, raise some unanswered issues ia regard to development alternatives with adjacent
properties. The Planning Commission will also note that part of the proposal shovws a public street
coming off of Lexington Avenue which is partially oa the adjacent propea�t.y to the south that is owned
by the Rolf family. Issues of assessments, right-of-way dedication/condemnation, and potential
properiy development need to be considered at this time. wthout 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 staff and a public hearing will be necessary.
Subdivision Review
This general area has beea studied in the past as other developers have expressed interest in single-
fam�y subdivisions. Doctor Olin to the west and the R�lf properiy to the south as well as some other
properties that abut the general area. ars affected by this planning. These past plans had shown
connecfing roads &om Le,xington urto the Olia pazcel which also gave access to the Rolf parcel. This
would eliminate long cul-do-sacs and provide looped circa�lation and utilities. Without coordination,
development will take place by extending long cul-de-sacs into areas with less effciency and more
difficult utility conneciions.
The Bjorklund plan originally showed a cul-de-sac coming off Orchard Place, �but preliminary
e�ngineering found that the slopes were too steep in that area. The proposal now is to bring the cul-
,, do-sac, which is over 500 feet ia length, into the site from Lexington The design at present shows
part of the right-of-way on the Rolf properly. This will require cooperatioa from the Ro1f family, or
aaticipated condemnation of right-of-way by the City. Another alternative is to move the right-of-
way totally onto the Bjorldund properiy.
The site itself sits at the corner of Orchard Place and Lexingtoa Avenue and is mostly wooded.
Along Lexington, ia the northeast corner 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 bcen included with lazge 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 ade�uately done along the east �nd west perimeter of the properiy. Some large lilac bushes
are removed along the soutliern 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 ea.ch individual
housing pad. Some of the pad grad,�ng 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
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home custam grade the site to ma�cimi•r.e the retendon of adsting trees.
The building pads are shown at a v�riety af setbacks from the road and cul-de-sac. Ia part this is due
ta the ciesire to retain trees, but also, the developer has pragosed some of the lots to have a deeper
setback due to the narrowness of the neck.ofthe lot as it abuts the cul-de-sac.
The Subdiv�is�on Ofdinance requires tt�at lats that are.iaver 2Q0 feet deep or larger than 30,000 square
feet be res�riGted in fiuther subdivision or the glans must provide appropiiate a�ccess and totting
patt�em for a fuhue subdivisioa The developers indicated that no further subdivisnon is planaed for
because of the expense of the Iots� as each iot is designed ta be larger than the City standard. It is
recommended that a cavenai�t or conservancy easement be placed over the large lots aad attached
to the progerty tit�e io restrict firture sub�an. Atso, a pondin,� easeme,ni should be pl��ced over
the general ponding area along I�igtan Avenue. The City Subdivisioa Ordinance also requires
sloge protet�on easemeats fo� all ,of the stop�s ovet' 18%a. T�is will provide prot«�ion from any
contemplated cansttuction in the £uture.
Althaugh grading limits were shown aad erosioa �o�rtral measures were indicat�ed, the only tree
protection noted was plastia tape arovnd fihe pres�an area. A saow feace erected before any
construdioa and kept in place witil each lot is lands�caped will provide much better tre� prot.ection
measures. These r;�pes ofineasvres wiii poss�Iy be m�uded 'm the C�ty's tree preseivation in the Tree
Pre.secvation Ordinaace. Flasion control methods ar� included aad na wetlaads ha�e delineated on
the pmperiy. Thc subdivision pta�i did not uuGcate any ge��ra2 lan.dscapiag that wauld accomP�Y
the development to offset the rertwval of trees. No ent�aace monument sign w�s shawa or the
landscape tzeat�nent af the �ntrance median b�fore the cal-de-sac.
Additional right-of-way has been included in the ptat for L'e�ngton Avenue and the ptat contains
normal ut�ity eas�neats. Easemeats to loap util�ities to the west and to the 01ia praperty need to be
" r shown aicmg the sauthenn borde.r o£ihe subdivisian in such a fashian as ta miss the existing trces in
that area. The grading plaa shows the �cul-de-sac raad will have aa 8% giade for a poriion leading
up to th� cul.-de-sac end, Although the sub�di�rision ordinazzce limits the grade to 6%, the ordinaace
allows tt� C�ity Ea�inser to r�view the grade aad reoonvmead an �on if the toPaB�Phy wazraats
the steeper slape. Because of the lay oftfia laad and the goal to retain trees the Gity En,gineer has
reviewed the conditions and recommends the steeper road grrade of eight percent.
The existing home that is incorporated into Lot 7 shows that a garage will be re-located on the
property. The proposed stopes on the grading ptaa are quite steep between the home and the cul-de-
sac, Details of the garage lacration and the eatrance drive way in combination with tree protectian
should be included in the preliminary plat.
The center island at Lexington Avenue is geaerally not recammended by the City Engineer due io
City maintenance problems. If the developer praposes a Hame Owners Associa.tion which would
maintain the island, there would be Iess concern oa the City's part. If such an island were noi to be
maintained the Gity must have the right ta come in and remove the island and assess the a.ffecied
properties for that work. .-
The sanitary sewer shown to the north is 480 feet of pipe. The best design in the opuuon of the City's
F.,ngineering Degartment would be a connec#ion to the east {�G�xington). Tius would be 600 feet of
pipe that allaws %r sezvice ta the Rolf property and a stub could be added to the west for the rest
December 16, 1994 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 S00 feet for service. Obviously, the City would like to have the least
infrastructure serve the most properiy and the Rolf seivice should be considered.
The watern�ain should be 8" D.LP., not the 6" that is shown, also it should be looped to Orchard and
a stub to the Rolf property for future secvice. A stub should also be extended to the Olin property.
Before the proposed road caa be approved with its narrow right-of-way of 55 feet and its location
acxoss the Rolf pmperty, the property owners and the City should have a clear understaading of each
parties responsibility and long term plans. At ttus time, we have only had the plans from Mr.
Bjorklund for his property. Hopefully new information from the affected adjacent properiy owners
will be presented to the Planning Commission during the public hearing.
Variances
Suhdivision variances as addressed ia Section 9.1 nced to show special conditions of the site that
deprives reasonable use ofthe land These variaaces should not be detrimental to other property and
should be only enough to correct the iaequities suffered under these special conditions. Because of
the stcep terrain and wooded character ofthe sitey variances can be considered to derive the best pla.a
poss�le. Variances are needed for Lots S 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 of the lott'ing pa�Ferns that have been
approved 'm the past such as the Carmea 1�miaelly subdivision at H'ighway 110 and Interstate 3 SE.
Saving trces and the better siting of liomes to the topogcaphy are special conditions that may warrant
a flag lo� Both of these lots are in excess of 30,000 square feet and the proposed setback is 70 feet
from the cul-de-sac. This iacreased setback needs to be recorded on the plat to control future
development.
'' The cul-de-sac is over S00 fcet in leugth attd a variance would be required for it as well. The cul-da-
sac is proposed to be 55 fe�t in width on its approach with a 110 foot diameter instead of the required
120 feet for the ead ofthe cul-de-sac. Once agaia this is to help mininvze gmding and save trees on
the site. The lot lines arouad the existing home need to meet or exceed all of the setback
requiremeats iathe ordinance. As shown, the existing home does meet the required setbacks e�ccept
for the garage.
Action
FIold a public hearing and take testimony &om adjacent land owners. Either �nake a recommendation
with conditions to the Ciry Council or continue the public hearing with a specific request for
additional information and issue resolution from the developer and adjacent properiy owners.
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DEVELCIPMENT CO.
2511 Dodd Road -
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
612/452-3434
Janu,ary 19, 1995
City oF Mendota Heights
Planning Caa�mission
11�1 Vic�oria Curve
Mendota Heights, Mn. 55118
Planni�g Commission:
This letter is to infora� the Planning COA#R12SSlOi1 that
we are in good faith negatiating to resolve the thirty foot
right—of—way an the Rolf property, for the new road leading
i»to the new "'Swanson praperty suhdi.'vision". Ciur intention
is to resalve thxs before the Cxty Cauncil raeeting. We
be�ieve the new raad is in the best Iocation and is also the
best design. Dave Bjarklund is out nf town unti] February
ith and wants to t�e here to finalize it. Thank you!
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January il, 1995
Mr. Dave Bjarklund '
Bjorklund Development Company •
2511 Di�dd Road
Mendota Iieigh�:s, NIl3 55i20
Dear Mr. Bjorklund:
Thie lett�er is to formally notify you that �he Plann3.ng Commission
upoa conducting a public hearing to coneider your request tor a
eubdivision and variancea at their Decemb�r 29, 1994 meetring mav�ed
�o contiuue.the public hear3ag to S:QO P,M. on January 24, 1995.
The Planning C'�issian took this actian in order to allaw time for
you to complete the follawing actions: -
1. Reviee plat �o ahow addition�al. right-of-way dedication on
Lo� 9. Commissioner Friel suggested tha� the developer
meet with the entire neighbarhood and diecues plans for
acceea to each develogment. •
2. SewerJWater 8asements be shawn designatiing aize £or
future dev�lopments. . ,
3. Ponding area.clarification - show easem�at on topos.
4. Submit a Conservation Laeement documents protecting woade
for Planning Commiesion review.
5. Submit a Slope Pratactian Baseu�ent for Planning
Commi.esiou revietiv. �
6. ,�Determine if custom.grading for each lot is aeceptable.'
'7. Full eixty foot (60' ) roadway aad one hundred twenty foot
(128'j cul-de-sac right-of-way is required
8. Submit evidence af an agreement with the Rolf's
concerning right-o:E-way :Erom their praperty. A Letter of
Intent would be acceptable evidence.
9. Submit a tree preservation plan th.at shows on3.g trees
needed :Eor road construction being removed and deacribe
how remaining tree� will be protected.
10, Show landscape easement alang Lot 4 protecting the hedge
Ii.ne a3ong east of lot line.
11. Have specific home setbacks called out for Lots 5 and 6.
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January 11, 1995 �
Page 2
In order that this revised information may be reviewed by the
Planner and s�aEf prior to t.he Pla.nning Comnniesion meeting, i� �rill
be necessary �o submit twen�y t20) copies to the CiCy by Wednesday,
January I8, 1995. Should you have any questions regarding the
Planning Commission meeting or this �request for infarm�ation, please
cantaet me at 452-1850.
Sincerely, '
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, J es S. Daniel.son, P.g.
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Dece�it�r 6, 1994
C3.ty of Mendota Heights
RE: Letter of Int�rt
We propose to dev+elap an apraxima�ely 6.5 acre prarcel of land,
farn�rly knc�►m as the Swanson P�P�Y, located at the Southw�st corner
of Orchs3rd P1.ace & I,e.xington Ave. Our propasal shows 7 iots piatted on
thi.s site ranging in size fram 21,632 sq. f�. to 38,�28 sq. ft. This design
mznunizes i.oss of trees and vegeta�ion, along with p�roviding for future
devela�aent by adj acent land oumers to the South and West. Ttz:is future
developmeni oou].d be accc�plished vrith a road that cx�mes off our s�reet
t�c► the South cr Southw�est. •
{?ur application for a variance fran the require�d -70Q" width at the
30' sefiwhack for 1.ots 5& 6 is based on the �ollawing 4 hardships:
1}�r.e unique and unezsual topagrap�y of this site.
2) U� des�.re to preserve the lar�ge pine trees and e�sisti.ng
hedge and tree rows inhibits standard lot oanfigurations.
3) In an ef'fort to preserve the exa.sting swanson hom� at its
pr.esent lcication ar�d pravide for future c�eve3.ogn�nt per
the City`s request, aur preifminaLy plan would r�quire
greater front yard se'�backs an tw� lots, which wnuld not
be unusua3. for their size and scope•
4 j Requiring the standas:r� 'E 00' x 150 ` lats �aould rtet�ssitate
grading the entire site,destroying most of the e�cisting trees
and vegetation.
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David R, BjorkiundJC�E`o
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1��endota Heights
• APPLICATTON Ft1R CONSIDERA.TION
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Applicant Name•
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Date o€ Applicatian 1:�- c�_.�,�
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Owncr Name:
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Strext Location af Property in Qucstion:
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I.egai Descripdon of Property: �- �5�'�'"�
Type of Request:
Rezoning
Conditionai Use Permit
Condifionai Use Pemait for P.0 D.
Plaa Appmval
Comprehensive Pian Amendment
Variance
Subdivisian Appmval
Wetlands Permit
Other (attach exp2anation}
Applicable City Qrdinance Number Section
Fresent Zo�ing af•Propeit3r Pmsent Use •
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I hereby dec,Iare that aIi s�tat�ments made� in ilas reguest and on ihe '"onal
matexi�i a� �e. ., - �
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(Received by • Titte)
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TO: Jim DanieLson and
Public Works Director
FROM: 7ohn P. Maczko
Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Swanson 2nd Addition Proposal
Bjorklund Construction �
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December 21, 1994
Kevin Batchelder
Adminstcative A.ssistant
I have reviewed the plans submit�ted for the above pmposal and the only ooncern I have
with the develapment would be that the watermain be 8" ia diameter ia lieu of the 6" as
P��.
5hould you have any questions, please contact me.
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• cc: Tom Lawell, City Administrator
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGSTS
NOTICE OF HEARING
December 14, 1994
TO WSOM IT MAY CONCLRN:
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Com�nission 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 a.nd variances to required lot width which would create
six reaidential lots on the following described property:
Beginning at a point on the F3ast line of the NE 1/4 of Section
27, Township 28, R.ange 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,
paraliel with the North line of said NF3 1/4 of said Section,
a distance of 685.0 feet to the point of beginning; EXCEPTING
THERLFROM, that part platted as Swanson'e Firata�ddition; Also
EXCBPTING THEREFROM, that part described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the $ast 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 eaid 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 $ast line of said NE 1/4,
a distance of 121.0 feet; thence East and parallel to the
North line of said NF 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 Lexincrton Avenue. •
This notice is pursuant to City of Mendota�Heights 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. •
Rathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upoa request
at least 120 hours ia advance. If a aotice of less than 120
hours is received, the City of Meadota 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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December 22, 1994
Mr. David Bjorklund
Bjorklund Development Company
2511 Dodd Road
Mendota Heights, NIl�T 55120
Dear Mr. Bjorklund:
Your application for Subdivis3:on and Variances will be considered
by the Planning Commission at their next regularly scheduled
meeting, which will be held on �.'hursdav, December 29. 1994. The
Planning Commiesion meeting etarts at 7:30 o'clock P.M. here are
City Iiall 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 queations, 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 aad Variance will be considered
by the City Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting,
which will be held on �'uesday, 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 queations, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
K�`^'�,.� �
Revin Batchelder
Administrative Assistant
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Enclosures
cc: Paul McGinley
1101 Victoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1ViN • 55118 452 • 1850
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To: Mendota Heights Planning Council
From: Ralph and Pamela Nordstrom
1139 Orchard Place �
Mendota Heights, Iv�innesota. 55118
Date: January S, 1995
Subject: Swanson Subdivision
We would like to, take this opportunity to congratulate the Planning Counal on a very
professional approach the night of Thursday, December 29th, in handling the various issues that
came before the council. The cauncil addressed, gave suggestions, and provided future direction
for each case.
We are all resistant to change, but we Irnow that eventually these properties , Swanson / Olin�/�
Rol� will be developed. In regard to the Swanson subdivisiog future access will need to be :�
addressed for the development of the Rolf / Olin properties. In making accommodations at thi�
time for future traffic flow of these subdivisions, hardship cases (long cul-de-sacs) will be reduced
/ eliminated. The Olin property needs to have access to Lexington Avenue where the majority�of
tra$ic will need to flow, thus allowing the development to stay within the city code of SOOft. long
cul-tie-sacs meeting the nceds for school bus safety and emergency accessibility. �
Our home is at the end of the Olin driveway and would appreciate your attention in addressing
this fut�ue traffiic flow to eliminate the need for a very long cul-de-sac onto Orchard Place when
the Olin property is developed.
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, � To: Pianning Commission
From: 3ames Olin
Regarding: 1.140 Orchard Place
Dear Commi.ssioners,
I have submi�ted two planrzing sketches which represent potentiat Iand development
far my properly located at 1140 Orchard Place. Bath of these plans assume the City of
Mendata Heights does not require egress ta my progeriy via Lexmgtan Avenue.
In the past I have worked diligently with the City Planner, s�taff inembers and
neighbors to develap a comprehensive plan thai inciutied all the adjoining tand. The
preliminary comprehensive plan is the possession of Jim Danielson.
It is certainly my hope that you will consider this camprehensive concept prior to
approving a final piat map for the Swa,nson Addifion, I am, of course, Rnlling to
conbnue working Rnth the neighbors and �city st�ff in order to produce a comprehensive
plaa ag�+eeable to all parties uicluding the police and fire department. But �a lieu of
that, I will continue with my own preiiminary plan place� sa%Iy on my praperty.
Th��nk yau for your consideration in dus matter.
Sincere2y,
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ames R (}Iin
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February 17, 1995
TO: Ma.yor, City Caunca� and City Adminis
FROM: 7ames E. Danielson, P.
Public Works Direct
SITBJECT: Mendota Meadaws PI7D
Case No. 94-25
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At the Navember 15, 1994, City Council meeting, Council cansidered an application
from Mr. John Mathern, of Mendota Homes, and Mr. Bob Fors, af Childtime Day Care, for a
rezoning and a Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Develogment. The proposal included
a thirty six (36) unit tawnhome development on approximately nine acres and a day rare center
with a capacity of approximately 125 c�ildren.
Based on a r�commendatian fmm the Plau�n;ing Commission, City Council denied the
request and adopted their recommended findings, with the primary imding being a concern for
health and safety as it would be affected with the ta:affic circula.tion generated by the pmposed
day caze center.
City Council did, however, giant Mr. Mathern the opportunity ta submit a a�eviseci
deve2opment pmposal back directly ta them which would eliminate the day care center and be
comprised oi single level townhomes in a manner consistent with the MR-PUD guidelines. In
particular, the Council desired that the density and impexvious surface guidelines of the PUD
Ordinance be met.
At the December 20, 1994 meeting, Mr. Mathern returned to Council with a revised
develapment proposal which eliminated the day care center and was comprised of thixty six
(36) single 1eve1 townhome units, 17 duplex units and 2 single units. That propasal met the
City's density and impervious surface guidelines. Council granted Mr. Mathern design
concept approval for his PUD at that meeting. At the January 17, 1995 meeting, City council
appraved a rezoning, CUP far PUD, street vacatian, Developer's Agreement, and f�nal plat
for Mendota Meadows based on this revised development groposal.
DISCUSSIUN•
Mr, Mathern has been marketing units and has d'zscovered that there is a larger than
expected market for the single unit townhome. He therefore returned to the February 7, 1995
City Cauncil meeting to investigate the possibility of Council appmving a change in his plan
unit mix fmm 1� duplexes and 2 single fami.ly homes ta 12 duplexes and 10 single :familq
hames (resuliing in a densiiy reduction af twp units}. At that meeting Council asked ihat he
review this propasal with the City Planner and return to a future mEeting with his carnments.
Mr. Mathern met with Jahn Uban and a repart vn his futdings are attacheti. Mr. Mathem has
submitted revised plans to address the Planner's comments (attached). '
Process
� Council may make changes to a PUD without returning applicants to the Planning
Commission for the public hearing process in the case of minor changes (see attached
applicable Zoning Ordinance, Section 22.11(1)). The changes Mr. Mathern proposes are ones
of density and of unit mix which do not adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the
City. I think that Mr. Mathern's proposal may be determined to be without substantive
planning impact and thus processed as a minor change, avoiding Planning Commission review.
ACTION REOUIItED:
Review Mr. Mathern's request to amend his Mendota Meadows PUD, reducing the
density from 36 to 34 units by changing his mix of units fmm 17 duplexes and 2 single family
to twelve (12) duplexes and ten (10) single family townhomes according to the attached plans
dated 7uly 28, 1994 and amended August 4, 1994, September 9, 1994, October 11, 1994 and
February 15, 1995, and determine if the plan is acceptable and whether it should be processed
as a minor amendment to a Planned Unit Development, or be returned to the Planning
Commission for processing with a public hearing.
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Februaty 17, 1995
94-25
Meadata Homes
I?odd R.oad and Mendota �Ieights Roaci
Site Plan Revision of the Meadata Meadows
Plaaaeti Unit Develapment
C. John Uban.
In the fall of 1994 the City of Meadota Heights approved the Mendota Meadows P.U.D, which
included 36 townhome hausing units to be bualt at Dodd Road and Meadota �eights Raad. The
townhomes were pritnarity twin.hamss; however, the Site Plan. did include two siagte unit buildings.
Additional opes� space was provided thraugh outlat A and aut%t B with impervious surface coverage
less than 25 percent.
John hjlathern is prapasing to amend the Site �'Ian to mee�t certain market demaads for housing types
on the site. The new Site Plan �s proposed ta be 34 units wluch is twa units Iess than the previous
pIan. He has faund tbat ma�ny of the buyers are requesting slightty lazger buitding configurations
which would require mare space, thus reducing the number of totat units on the property.
.Additionally, he is proposing to develop ten single townhouse units which represeats the conversion
a fo twin units to eight singte unifi.,s. Tiie proposed development wili operate the same with a
Home Owner's A.ssociation which will provide for the maintenance af the e�erior yazds and
buiidings, the piowing of snaw, eta The Site Plan has been adjusted in a number of ways which
�i �, reflect the reductian in densit�► with less doubie units and more single units.
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Outlot A and oudat B have been reviewed, and have been kept substantially the same within
what apgears to be just a few squaze feet farm the originat size. This change is due primr�rrity
to refined measurement of the area, The ovcr�ll developed area remains the same and the
hazd surface coverage continues to be less than 25 percent on drawings.
2. The two en�l buildings at3jacent ta Mendata Heights Road ha.ve been moved closer to {from
approximately 40 feet to appro�r►ately 32 feet� the Mendota Height;s Road right-of-way.
The plan was approved with a 30 fc�ot minimum setback Zine for homes a2ong Mendota
Heights Road. With these two buildings being adjusted slightly closer to the R4W but stiII
over 34 feet away, the developer has agreer� to place additional evergreen plaa.tings beiween
these units (iots 1 and 2b"� and Mendota Heights Road.
3. The building setback along the east edge of lats 20 and 19 previously had a setback of
appraximately 62 feet. The proposed Site Plan shows a setback of approacimately SO feet ta
the adjacent property line. The purpose af the setback greater than 30 feet in tIus azea. was
to save eaasiing trees a�ong tha�t edge. Th� developer is pl�uuiing on savin� #he same number
aftrees and will change the grading plan and use retaining walls where necessary. Also two
additional trees are being retained on Iat Zl that previ4usly woald have hac� ta ba removed
with developrnent,
4. Since the side yard setbacks were reduced &om 62 to 50 feet the developer has proposed ta
put addi�iana� plantings iza the general area to help screen the cul-cie-sac and driveways from
the adjacent single family Iots to the east.
All of the proposed single unit buildings will meet ali of the required front, side, and rear yard
setbacks. Lot 24 was adjusted to have the unit closer to the street while stili adhering ta the
required, setback. This placement however, exposes the rear portian of that unit to the front
entrance on Mendota Road because af the curvature of the street. VfTe suggest that the
buitding be moved back again 15 to 20 feet so that the reaz of the building will not be in frant
of the adjacent buiiding an iot 25. The deveiager has propased to put in additional pian�ings
as a screen between the two buildings on lats 24 and 25.
S. The placement of gazages in the units v�ri11. be alternated more on the plans so that there will
be iess repetitian of identicai units withaut some ju�-taposition of garages and facade
treatments. Primaril�, we were concerned about lots 14 and 23 where the garage locations
couid be reversed.
6. The plan elevatians of the buildings were reviewed and ai10£ the single unit buildings will
have cvrnglete gabled and/ar hipped roofs with full windaw treatments on all fot�r sides. Al�
o£ the materials will match the twin units and the architectural campatibility appears to be
complete.
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7. Plans are being prepued by the developer that have not yet been specifically reviewed
including augmeated landscaping in setback areas and an adjusted grading plan to make sure
the agreed upon trees ha�e been preserved on the westem portion of the site. Also, the
general site plan wi11. be adjusted to indicate building placement adjustments on lot 24 and
� garage placements on Iots 14 and 23.
Attion
Review developers Site Plan revisions and amend the Mendota Meadows P.0 D. if specified
conditions aze to be determined reasonable and prudent.
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22.11
22.11(1)
period for the beginning of construction or the
establishment of a use.
AMENDMENTS OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
No changes may be made in the approved final plan during
the construction of the Planned Unit Development except
upon application to the appropriate agency under the
procedures provided below:
Minor changes
buildings and
Council if
circumstances
was approved.
in the location, siting, and height of
structures may be authorized by the
required by engineering or other
not foreseen at the time the final plan
22.11(2) All other changes in use, or rearrangements of lots,
blocks and building tracts, any changes in the provision
of common open spaces, and all other changes in the
approved final plan must be made by the Council, under
the procedures authorized by this Ordinance for the
amendment of the conditional use permit. No amendments
may be required by changes in conditions that have
occurred since the final plan was approved or by changes
in the development policy of the community.
22.12v1 ENFORCING DEVELOPMENT SCHEDIILE
The construction and provision of all of the common open
spaces and public and recreational facilities which are
shown on the final development plan must proceed at the
same rate as the construction of dwelling units. At
least once every three (3) months following the approval
of the final development plan, the zoning administrator
shall review all of the building permits issued fo� the
Planned Unit Development and examine the construction
which has taken place on site. If he shall find that
the rate of construction of dwelling units is greater
than the rate at which common open spaces and public and
recreational facilities have been constructed and
provided, he shall �forward this information to the
Council, which may revoke the Planned Unit Development
p�ermit.
22.13 CONPEYANCE AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON OPEN SPACE
22.13(1) All land shown on the final development plan as common
open space must be conveyed under one (1) of the
following options:
22.13(i)a It may be conveyed to a public agency which will agree
to maintain the common open space and any buildings,
structures, or improvements which have been placed on
it.
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� February 15, 1995
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admini ;
FROM: James E. Danielson .
Public Works Direc
SUBJECT: Pagel Road Improvements
DI5CUSSION:
Council recently received a request from Mr. Jim Losleben to do some additional
improvements along Pagel Road with the Friendly I�'ills Reconstruction project. Mr, Losleben's
request was analyzed by the Engineering staff and a report was submitted to Council at their
February 7, 1995 meeting. Mr. Losleben informed staffthat he would be unable to attend that
meeting so Council tabled discussion on the requests to this meeting to allow him to attend.
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Since last meeting staff has met with Mr. Losleben and Mrs. Sue Fisher, 2390 Pagel Road
to discuss staffs responses to Mr. Losleben's requests. At that meeting we arrived at the
following conclusions: '
1. Walkway
Because of the difficulties of constructing a sepaxated sidewalk along Pagel
Road it was agreed that the best solution would be to increase the width of Pagel
Road to the City's standard 33 feet for its entire length and stripe a four (4) foot
walkway all along the east side of Pagel Road. The roadway would be further
marked as a walkway on the surface and no parking would be allowed. It was
acknowledged that this widened surface would require the removal of some more
trees and the removal of a private wooden bridge.
2. PageUKeokuk Intersection Regrading ;
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The Pagel and Keokuk intersection will remain and be regraded to
appro�mately two (2) feet lower than existing. The watermain line located in
Keokuk will prevent further lowering. Because the grade on Keokuk "bumps up"
as it nears Pagel Road, this 2 foot lowering would greatly improve the existing
problem of vehicles unable to negotiate the intersection during slippery conditions.
Also, the hump in Pagel Road located south of Keok I k will be regraded.
The street will be lowered three (3) feet at its highest point, reducing the existing
grade of four (4) percent down to approxirriately 1.3 percent.
3. Bus Stop Improvements
Both MTC and school buses pick up riders on Keokuk west of Pagel Road
in the mornings. With no shelter to protect children from the cold in the winter,
some parents drive their children to the pickup point and wait for the bus to arrive.
With these e�rtra cars, and the parked MTC buses waiting to start their route, the
intersection gets to be quite congested. The Engineering staff has redesigned the
intersection to alleviate the problem by adding five (5) parking stalls to the north of
Keokuk and a parking lane for MTC buses to the south. A bus shelter could be
obtained from MTC however, all costs associated with installing it and running it
would be the City's.
RECOMMENDATION:
The attached plans reflect City staffs recommended plans for the area.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Review the plans with Mr. Losleben and any other interested neighbors (letters were sent
to all landowners abutting Pagel Road) and give staff guidance on any desired changes.
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February 25, 1995 .
TO: Landowners abutting Pagel Road
. Tbis letter is to inform you that the City is intending ta widen and improve Pagel Road
adjacent to your property alang with the Friendly Hills Street improvements this summ�: Pagel
Road is currently very narrow {2{}-2Z feet wide) v�nth � fences� and a private bridge Iocated
within the right-of-w�y. It is intended that the street be widened to the City's standard 33 faat
width and include a four inch wide solid v�rhrite line four fe.et from the curb long the east side as a
protected walking lane. This street widening wiil mean that some trees will need to bs removed
and tltat the split rait fences be reloe;ated to accammodate same gn�ding far drainage. �
The design ofthis Page1 R.oad se�:tion will be addressed at the Febnxaiy 21st City Counat
meeting. If you have axry commeuts or input that yau desire to be addcessed concerning these
� Pagel Road impr�vements, please either cantaci me by phone {452-2850} or in wirting before that
� date, or attend the meeting and bring up your concerns directly with the City Council. Thank
you.
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TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admini t�r
FROM: James E. Danielson, P.
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Pagel Road Walkway Issue
BACgGROUND:
Council received a request from Mr. Jim Losleben to install a sidewalk along Pagel
Road with the Friendly Hills Street Reconstruction improvements (see attached letters). The
Engineering Department has completed an analysis of that segment of the pmject and submits
the following comments for Council consideration.
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Pagel Road is not pazt of Friendly Hills however the existing road surface is in very
poor condition and it would also be the only road in the area remaining to be reconstcucted if
not done along with the Friendly Hills pmject, so it was included. Z'he abutting properly
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 madway
surface is very narrow (20-22 feet wide) wluch would be cause for a pedestrian to feel
uncomfonable when vehicles are present. With this pmject we originally proposed to widen
the st�eet 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 be made steeper and more
difficult. We therefore pmpose to narnow 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 adding a separated
walkway would have a significant impact in the area and be costiy. 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.
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Keokuk Lane/Pagel Road Intersection Lowering
Keokuk Lane currentiy is stopped at Pagel Road aad is at a steep grade wluch causes
pmblems for motorists each winter. With this project we pmmised 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
minimal however, to nia a curb and gutter section around the parking area will cost
approximately $3,000 +.
MCTO (Formerly M'TC) will install a bus shelter at no cost if there are 44
passengers/daily Monday through Friday. This site does not meet that threshold. MCTO also
normally does not install shelters at layover points because buses are normally available there
for longer periods for people to wait in. 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
expense.
RECONIlb�NNDATION:
Because of the constrain�associated with the constiuction of Pagel Road, I recommend
that the walkway be established as a three foot wide "on the street" painted walkway.
ACTION RF.QUIIZID:
I will be prepared to give a short presentation and discuss this pmject with Couacil. I
have also sent a copy of the memo to Mr. Losleben with aa invitation to attend the meeting
aad be iavolved in the discussion. After the discussion, Couacil 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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Mendota Heights, Minnesota. 55120-1626
Phone (612} 686-9547
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January 30, 1995
eity of Menaata xeights �
1101 Victoria Curve
Ivlendata Heights, h�innesota 55118
AT'TN: Mayor Charles 1Vlertensotto and Council Membe�rs
Subject. Friendty �:C�lls, Page1 Road and Hazel Court Street Reconstruction - Job # 9221
Improvement #92, Project #6
Dear Mr. Mayox:
I am in suppurt of your Friendly Hills, Pagel Road, Hazel Court reconshuction project and
believe a number af comment� and additions aa�: appropriate to the pro1ec�. Those comment� and
f�� additions aze as follows: �
1. The intersecti.on street level of Pagel and Keokuk should be lawered. The
intersection of Keokuk and Page1 is siignificantly higher t��an the intersection of Keokuk and
Pueblo, which is onty 1Q0-1S0 feet east of Keakulc and PageL This high rise intersection at
Ifeokuk and Pagel presents a safety hazard for dxiving and causes significant diffitculiy in stoPP�
and starting during the winter. The intersection level of Keakuk and Pagel should probably be one
or two feet above ihe �ntersection level af �evkulf and Pueblo I��ive for safe drrving canditions.
2. Because of the siig�ificant housing development in the hlatv Andersc�n Addifiion,
there are now approximately 35 homes, with iwo caxs, traveling on PageL This has become a
hazardous place for gedestrians to wal%, and I strong�y urge a walk way be installed on either the
west or east side of Pagel Raad. This wauld alleviate the hazard of walking along Page1.
3. Because rnany buses (school buses and city buses) park on a short section of
Keokuk between i:iighway I49 and Paget Road, I stron�ly recc�mmend a separate bus parking area
be bwitt alang the short sectian of Keokuk Road so that the buses, adults, and children, can load
and utzload and wait in a safe area. I am noi suggest�ng a park and ride type af ar�range�tent, just a
simple, safe area for the buses to park for loading and unloading passengers. .Also a shelter would
be ap�nopriate since many iunes in the winter marnings I see young children shivering ta the banes
while waiting for the bus. I suspect some of the adul#s are shivering just as much, but do not show
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Please advise if these addirions can be included in the �project.
January 30, 1995
Also I understand the resurfacing on Hazel Court will now he appro�umately $80Q per lot,
not approximatety $1450 per lot as stated in your November 21, 1994, notice. Please advise if this
is correct.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. If these sugges�ions are not acceptable,
please advise 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 foimal response
at that iime. See attachment for copy of that letter.
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Navember 2, 1993
Mayor Charles Mertensotta
City of Mendota Heights, MN
1101 Victaria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Subject: Friendly Hills Street Im�rovements
Dear Mayor Mertensotto:
I�ti�ould like ta formally submit tifc;se conunents for the recard regarding the
Friendly Hills street improvements.
I reside at 815. Hazel Court a�id a�n requesting your consideraxian of including the
Hazel Court area for resurfacrng as part of d�e Friendty Hills Project. Jim Danietson
indicated this ���auld cost approximately $1,�00 per lot because we already ha.ve curbs and
gutteis. Therefare, it might be a goad time ta coardinate resurfacing the Hazel Caurt area
�vith any reconstruction of Pagel Road.
In regard to Pagel Road, I would sug,,est a pedway be put along Pagel Road to tie
in to the ped�vay system, which was imple�nented in Bridgeview Shores. This woutd be a
continuation of aur pedway prograny of co�uiccting neighborhoods.
A major area af concern to rne is dx; intersection of Pagel Roa.d and Keokuk. It
gresently rises 4 or S feet frani ail directions ta reach the top af the intersection, I wauld
strangly suggest that intersection be cut do��n to a grade similar to what is at Pueblo
Drive, then make Kec�kuk a ti�raugt� street a�id have a stap si,gn at Pagel nar#h and south.
Additionall��, Pagel narth of Keokuk should be disconnected at the dangerous intersection
�vhere Dodd Road and Hightivay i 10 connect. Tftere is only one house on that section of
Pagel and the access, could be redirected back toward the intersection of Pagel and
Keokuk.
Oue additional suggestion �vould be the construction of a bus stop on the short
section of Keokuk between Pagel and Dodd Road. Sufficient space is available to make a
fuli bus turuaround. This is a very active corner for schooi buses and city� buses.
Construction of the bus turnaround would tremendously enhance safety far both young and
old.passengers wanting to board buses at that location. I i4=ould also suggest a shelter �vith
some type af hc;ating system be inst,�llul sa that the young and adult bus passengers have a
safe aiad l+�arn2 location. As far as I c�ui tell, this is the most active bus boarding location
in Mendat�i Heights. Therefore, lct's encourage additiona.l use and make it safe and
comfortabte.
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Noveniber 2, 1993
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Thaiil: you for your consideration of diese ideas and enhancements to the Friendly
Hills Improvement Project.
Sincerely,
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Stockton & Janice H. Forrest
769 Havenview Ct
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Date: February 13, 1995
To: Mendota Heights City Counsel
r'rom: Stockton & Janice H. Forrest
We understand that you are planning to redo Pagel Street near our
house. As you plan that project, we urge you to include a
sidewalk along Pagel. We, along with many other area residents,
use that street for daily walks around the neighborhood. It is
also a path to and from the bus stop.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
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Febru 16, 1995
To: Mayor, City Council and City Admini
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assi ��
Subject: Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course - Parking Agreement
DISCU5SION
At the Febniary 7, 1995 City Council meeting, the new owners of the Mendota
Heights Par 3 Go1f Course, Mr. Michael Cashill and Mr. Alan Spaulding, met with City
Council to review a requested Building Permit. Mr. Cashill and Mr. Spaulding were
requesting a Building Permit to remodel aa existing storage area into a kitchen facility and to
expand the existing deck/patio.
The City Council approved the portion of the Building Permit involving the
remodeling of the storage area for kitchen facilities. However, the Council did not release
permission to issue a Building Permit for the deck expansion until the applicants could
submit a proposal for aa agreement to provide additional parking over a two year period.
City Council desired a proof of parking plan and a written agreement to cover the details of
additional parking.
The applicants have submitted a two page parking agreement and three site plans.
The site plans show existing parking, proposed additional parking for 1995 aad a long term
parking plan for more additional spaces in 1997, if determined necessary by City Council.
(Plea.se see attached letter of agreement aad site plans.)
The 1995 plan proposes aa additional6 parking spaces, to be built as soon as weather
permits, that would be added before the peak of this coming season. The long term plan
proposes to widen and expand the existing parking area and to reconfigure the desiga so that
an additional 17 spaces would be added over the existing 34 spaces, a fifty percent (50�)
increase, if it is determined by City Council that further additional spaces are necessary.
The long term plan submitted is not clear on the location of properly lines and it may be
proposed to be widened into street and highway right-of-way.
ACTION REOUIRED
Meet with Mr. Cashill and 1VIx Spaulding to review and consider their proposed
parking agreement. If the City Council so desires, they should pass a motion approving the
parking agreement and authorizing Code Enforcement to issue the Building Permit for the
deck/patio addition, as origi.nally proposed.
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Dear Mayor and City Cauncil Membeacs:
This letter is in response to our recent City Cauncil
hearing. Plea�e find enc].osed copies of aur existing parking
arranc�emen•t, o�.�r proposed 1995 parking arrangement, and a
long term park3.ng arrangement proposal.
W� would like to propase that in order ta begin
constructian w3,th the addition of'the deck we in turn make
the chang�� autiined�in the 'propased I995 parking
arrangemen�'. With your appraval we will complete this
graject as soon as weather permits in spring 1.995. This gian
create� an additional f parking spacas for an 18% increa�e,
and will be completed befare the peak season in ].995.
Bez�efits of t2iis plan are that it daes not invalve extenr�.ing
the parking lot clns�r to the existing roadways, +hus will
not requi.re highway department approval, and aiso because
this plan requires less time from a construction standpoint
so it can be campleted soaner.
If in the future this amount of additional parking space
praves to be insufficient, we have the option af impl.ementing
our 'lang term parking arrangemen�' plan,• This plan creates
an adc�itional 17 spaces fflr a total o£ 51 spaces by moving
the boundaries of the existing parking lo� closer to Dodd
Road, F3achelor, and the ciub house. The additional space
created will atlow us to crea�e a center parking aisle. The
boundary af the proposed lat would be sev�n feet away from
the raadways, and ��he plan then would require permission from
the highway d�partmen�. A more drastic, but feasible, plan
entaiis moving tha practice green from in back af th�: cl.ub
hou�e to in front o:E the club house. The existing parking
lot could then be eYtended to the ar�a previously used for
the practice green. This project is quite expensive and time
consuming, ana we would like to implement this p].an only as a
last resort if necessary.
We hereby agree to implement the 2995 propased parka.ng
plan. The course has been in operatir�n for 33 years with the
existinc� amount of a�,railab3.e parking space. Our pl�n creates
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an 18� increase aver the existing parking situation, and i�
is our contention that our proposed club hause 3mprovements
will increase traffic and the resulting parking requiremen�
by a level less than the 18� parking space increase. Another
relevant £actor i.s the opening of the Vlest St. Paul. municipal
golf course. This new cours� w3.11 be a direct competi�or of
ours, and wil.l reduce the amcaunt of play on our go2f course
tc► some extent which would reduce our parking requirement.
This letter is a signed statement that Alan Spaulding
and Michael Cashill will implement additional parking in
i995. We also agree ta impiement our second phase of
increased parking in 1997 (after the impact of the pend:tng
West St, Pau1. course is deteacmined} in the �vent that the
City Council members, in their sole discretion, find it
necessary.
Sincerely,
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Feb 6, 1995
To: Mayor, City Council and City Adminis
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis�
Subject: CellularONE Request for Concept Approval to Locate Antennae on the
City Water Tower
DISCUSSION
At the February 7, 1995 City Council meeting, Mr. Ted Olson, Property Manager for
CellularONE, met with City Council to seek concept approval for permission to locate six (6)
panel antennae on the City's Water Tower. City Council requested further information and
details before this request could be pursued further.
City Council indicated that they would prefer additional antennas on the� Water Tower
instead of the construction of a free standing monopole estimated to be one hundred and
twenty five feet (125') in height. However, City Council also indicated that there would be
no guarantees on approval for permission to place antennae on the Water Tower. As was the
case with U.S. West NewVector, a Conditional Use Permit is necessary for the antennae and
the service building.
City Council requested the following information and details be submitted:
1. A site plan showing the location and size of the proposed building that would
accompany the antennae.
2. A building plan including floor plan, dimensions, and sketch elevations.
3. A water tower plan that indicates the desired location of the antennae and their
relationship to the existing antennae.
4. A proposed lease including a proposed rental arrangement for the antennae and
building.
Mr. Olson has submitted the requested materials including a cover letter, a proposed
site plan, a building plan, a water tower plan and a proposed lease. (Please see attached
documents and plans.) The existing antennae are at an elevation above grade of one hundred
and forty three feet (143'). CellularONE proposes six (6) panel antennae that would be
located at two different elevations, at one hundred and twenty feet (120') and at one hundred
feet (100'). (Please see Proposed Installation Plan.)
While Mr. Olson proposes to match the existing materials of the U.S. West building
(wluch match the Public Works Garage), the proposed floor layout indicates an equipment
room at the opposite side of the existing buildi.ng from the proposed storage area.. Mr. Olson
propo'ses to pmvide the City with a storage raom, as was required of U.S. West. The layout
of the storage room, as proposed, may prove awkward with this design, if two difFerent
users (Mendota Heights Athletic Association and the City) are storing material in this
location.
The lease submitted by Mr. Olson has not been thoroughly reviewed by staff at the
time of this memorandum . Section 6 proposes that CellularONE give consent to other
party's requests to place additional antennae on the Water Tower, which is stronger language
than U.S. West has in their contract. The lease with U.S. West also goes further in
protecting and guaranteeing that their equipment will not interfere with City radio
transmissions. The City's agreement with U.S. West also requires that future lessees
(CellularONE) of the Water Tower conform to the same provisions as does U.S. West with
regards to Radio Transmission Interference. These provisions are not present in the
proposed CellularONE lease.
CellularONE is before the City Council this evening to request Concept Approvai to
proceed with plans to install antennae and a building on the Water Tower site prior to their
seeking of a Conditional Use Permit. If CellularONE proceeds with an application for a
CUP, the details of the building, layout and site plan will be reviewed by the Planning
Commission for a recommendation to City Council.
It is not necessary, at this time, to agree on details of the proposed lease agreement.
I would recommend that, if the City Council directs CellularONE to proceed with their
plans, that the City Attorney be directed to review the existing U.S. West lease to determine
our obligations, and to review the proposed CellularONE lease to prepare an appropriate
lease agreement.
ACTION REQUIRED
Meet with Mr. Olson, of CellularONE, to discuss his request to place antennae on the
City Water Tower for the purpose of cellular telephone transmissions. If the City Council
desires to give Mr. Olson preliminary approval or conceptual approval, they should direct
him to proceed with a Conditional Use Permit application and City Council should provide
staff with any appropriate direction concerning the proposed plans or lease.
Februazy 16, 1995
Mayor and City Council Members
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victory Curve
Mendota Heights, MN. 55118
Honorable Mayor and City Council:
2515 24th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406-1218
Tel: 612-721-1660
Fax:612-721-4770
CELLULARONE°
IMAGINE NO LIMITS'
At your February 7, 1995 council meeting Cellular One made a request to install
cellular antennas on your water tower and construct an equipment shelter near the
base of that tower. At that time, you requested a more detailed proposal prior to the
council giving a conceptual approval to our plan.
A subsequent letter from City Staff (attached) outlined specifically what the council
would like to see. To that end, I have submitted the following items for your review:
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Proposed site plan showing the location and size of the proposed
building that would accompany the antennae.
Proposed building plan including floor plan, dimensions, and
sketch elevations.
A water tower plan showing the proposed location of the
antennae and their relationship to the existing antennae.
A proposed lease including the proposed rental anangement for
the antennae and building.
Relative to item #4 above, the major points of the proposed rental anangements are
as follows:
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Cellulaz One will pay the City of Mendota Heights $800.00 per month for
locating six (6) panel antennas on the water tower and the ability to
construct an equipment shelter next to the existing US West shelter.
The term of the lease with the City would be five (5) yeazs with CPI
increases annually and four (4) options for renewal.
3. At the time of building construction, Cellular One would simultaneously
construct an additional 16' x 25' building adjacent to the existing City
storage building. This building could be used by the City as additional
storage at no charge.
4. Upon termination of the lease, title to all buildings would pass to the
City of Mendota Heights. Cellular One would remove its antennae and
cabling and restore the water tower and grounds.
Cellulaz One is aware that the water tower is to be repainted this summer by TMI
Painting Contractors. I have contacted Mr. Gary Johnson of TMI to make sure that
the work necessary to install the antennas can be accomplished with no disruption to
or delay in the completion of the painting. He also indicated that there should be no
additional painting cost to the City based on our proposed installation.
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February 16, 1995
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I will be in attendance at your council meeting on February 21, 1995 to more formally
present our proposal and to answer any questions that you may have.
Sincerely,
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Property Manager
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February 10, 1995
Mr. Ted Olson
CellularONE
2515 24th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Dear Mr. Olson:
I am writing to formally notify you that the City Council, at their February 7, 1995 meeting,
requested that if you return with additional plans if you desire to pursue placing your
telephone antennae on the City Water Tower. In particular, the City Council requested that
the following items be prepared:
1. A site plan showing the location and size of the proposed building that would
accompany the antennae.
2. A buildi.ng plan including floor plan, d'unensions and sketch elevations.
3. A water tower plan that indicates .the desired location of the antennae aad their
relationship to the existing antennae.
4. A proposed lease includi.ng a proposed rental arrangement for the antennae and
building.
In general, the City Council indicated that they would prefer additional antennae on the
Water Tower, as opposed to a monopole and stand alone building. However, the City
Council did indicate that there would be no guarantees on appmval for permission to place
antennae on the Water Tower. As was the case with U.S. West, a Conditional Use Permit is
necessary for the antennae and the service building. �
I have enclosed copies of the site plaa and the existing U.S. West building. The lease with
U.S. West New/Vector is also available for review to assist you in preparing your plans for
' C,�ity Council. I hope this information is useful, should you desire to review the file, the
lease or any of the site plans, please contact me at 452-1850. To be place on the City
Council's agenda. for Febniary 21, 1995, we would need the above described information no
later than 12 noon on Thursday, February 16, 1995.
Sincerely,
,
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Kevin Batchelder
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THIS LEASE IS Tf-� PROPERTY OF:
State Minnesota
City Mendota Heights
Cell ID
McCaw Cellular Communications, Inc.
Legal Deparlment
5808 Lake Washington Boulevard N.E.
Kirkland, Washington 98033
Attendon: Regional General Counsel
WATER TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS WATER TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT ("this Lease") is entered into this
day of February, 1995 between the City of Mendota Heights, a municipal corporation
having its principal office at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN. 55118
("Landlord") and ACGMcCaw Cellular of Minneapolis, a joint venture organized and
existing under the laws of Washington State ("Tenant").
In consideration of the terms and conditions of this agreement, the parties agree as
follows:
1. L�ased Premises. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease,
Landlord leases to the Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord a certain portion of the real
property which is legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"), subject to
any and all existing easements. Landlord also leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from
Landlord certain space on Landlord's water tower (the "Tower") located on the Property,
as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto. The actual location of the
leased premises on the Tower and on the Property shall be as depicted in Exhibit B attached
hereto. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Landlord from leasing other space at
the subject water tower for communication equipment to any person or entity which may be
in competition with the Tenant, subject to the terms and conditions of Paragraph 6 herein,
nor shall this agreement preclude the Landlord installing its own equipment on the subject
water tower.
2. Term/Renewals. The term of this Lease shall be five (5) years,
commencing on the date Landlord receives written notificadon from Tenant which confums
Tenant's receipt of all required government approvals, including any necessary building
permits (the "Commencement Date"). Tenant shall have the right to extend this Lease for
four (4) additional five-year renewal terms subject to all of the terms and conditions of this
Lease. This Lease shall automatically be renewed for each successive renewal term unless
one of the following events occurs: (a) Tenant notifies Landlord of Tenant's intention not
to renew the Lease at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of�the initial term or any
renewal term; or (b) Landlord notifies Tenant of Landlord's intention not to renew the
Lease at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term.
If either Landlord or Tenant gives such notice to the other party, this Lease shall terminate
365 days from the date said notice was given.
3. �n
a. Upon the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall pay Landlord, as
rent, the following sum of Eight Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($800.00) per month
(Rent). Rent shall be payable on the fust day of each month in advance to Landlord
at Landlord's address specified in Paragraph 12 below.
b. At the end of each five-�ear renewal date term, the Rent payable
by Tenant shall be increased to an amount deternuned by multiplying the �nt
specified in 3(a) by a fraction, the denominator of which shall be the most recent
Consumer Price Index (CPn figure, as hereinafter defined, published prior
to the Commence Date of the term, and the numerator of which shall be the most
recent CPI figure published prior to the next renewal date. No inc�ase shall
exceed fifteen percent (15%) per each increase. As used herein, the term
"Consumer Price Index" shall mean the United States Department of Labor's
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index. All Urban Consumers, All
Items, Minneapolis/S� Paul, Minnesota (1988-89=100), or the successor of
that index.
c. If this Lease is terminated at a time other than on the last day of the
month, Rent shall be prorated as of the date of termination and, in the event of
termination for any reason other than nonpayment of Rent, all prepaid Rents shall
be refunded to the Tenan�
4. �. Tenant may use the leased premises for this installation, operation,
and maintenance of facilities for the transmission and reception of radio communication
signals in such frequencies as may be assigned to Tenant by the Federal Communications
Commission (the "FCC") and for the storage of related equipment in accordance with the
terms of thi.s Lease. Tenant shall use the leased premises in compliance with all federal,
state, and local laws and regulations. Landlord agrees to reasonably cooperate with Tenant
in obtaining, at Tenant's expense, any federal licenses and permits required for Tenant's
use of the leased premises.
5� Tnstalladon of Eauipment and Leasehold Im�rovements: Access: U6lities.
a. Tenant shall have the right, at its sole cost and expense, to install,
operate, and maintain in accordance with good engineering practices, with all
applicable FCC rules and regulations, on the leased portions of the Tower described
in E�chibit D attached hereto, all of the equipment, personal property, and facilities
which facilities include radio transmitting and receiving antennas (the "Antenna
Facilities"). Tenant's installation of all such equipment, personal property, and
facilities shall be done according to plans approved by Landlord, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any damage done to the Landlord's property
and/or water tower during installation and/or during operations shall be repaired or
replaced at Tenant's expense. The Antenna Facilities shall remain the exclusive
property of Tenant.
Tenant may update or replace the Antenna Facilities from time to
time without the prior written approval of Landlord, provided that the replacement
facilities are the same as those shown in Exhibit D and are not greater in number
than the existing facilities and that any change in their locadon on the leased
portions of the Tower is reasonably satisfactory to Landlord. Tenant shall submit
to Landlord a detailed proposal for any such replacement facilides and any
supplemental materials as may be reasonably requested by Landlord.
b. Tenant shall, at its own expense, maintain building and any
equipment on or attached to the premises in a safe condition, in good repair and in a
manner suitable to Landlord so as not to conflict with the use of the premises by
Landlord. Tenant shall not unreasonably interfere with the operations of any other
tenant of the Tower so as not to interfere with the working use of the water storage
facilities thereon or to be placed thereon:'
c. Tenant shall have the right, at its sole cost and expense, to install,
operate, and maintain on the leased portions of the Property the improvements
which include a building to house Tenant's equipment (the "Equipment Building").
All such improvements shall be constructed with Landlord's approval, such
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Equipment Building and all
equipment stored or operated therein shall remain the exclusive property of Tenant,
subject to the provisions of Paragraph 7 of this Lease. No equipment shall be
permanently stored on the Property outside of the Equipment Building.
d. Tenant, at all rimes during this Lease, shall have vehicle ingress and
egress over the Property and access to the Equipment Building and the Tower by
means of the existing roadway as described on Exhibit C attached hereto.
e. Tenant, at all times during this Lease, shall have access to the
Property and the Equipment Building in order to install, operate, and maintain its
transmission facilities. Tenant shall have access to the Tower only with the
approval of Landlord. Tenant shall request access to the Tower twenty-four (24)
hours in advance, except in an emergency, and Landlord's approval thereof shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
f. Tenant shall separately meter charges for the consumpdon of
electricity and other utilities associated with its use of the leased premises and shall
pay all costs associated therewith.
g. Tenant shall provide Landlord with as-built drawings of the
equipment installed on the Tower and the improvements installed on the property,
which show the actual locadon of all equipment and improvements. Said drawings
shall be accompanied by a complete and detailed inventory of all equipment,
personal property, and Antenna Facilities actually placed on the Tower.
h. Tenant shall have sole responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and
security of its equipment, gersonal property, Antenna Facilides, and leasehold
improvements, and shall keep the same in good repair and condition during the
Lease term.
6. Interference. Tenant's installation, ogeration, and maintenance of its
transmission facilities shall not damage or interfere in any way with Landlord's water tower
operations or related repair and maintenance activities. Landlord, at all times during this
Lease, reserves the right to take any acdon it deems necessary, in its sole discretion, to
repair, maintain, alter, or improve the leased premise in connection with water tower
operations and to temporarily interfere with Tenant's transmission operations or remove
any of Tenant's personal property, equipment, or Antenna Facilities as may be necessary in
order to carry out any of such activities. Landlord agrees to give reasonable advance notice
of any such activities to the Tenant and to reasonably cooperate with Tenant to carry out
such activities with a minimum amount of interference with Tenant's transmission
operations.
Landlord in no way guarantees to Tenant noninterference with Tenant's
transmission operations, provided, however, that in the event any other party requests
permission to place any type of additional antenna or transmission facility on the Tower or
the Property, the procedures of this Paragraph 6 shall govern to determine whether such
antenna or transmission facility will interfere with Tenant's transmission operations. If
Landlord �+eceives any such request, Landlord shall submit the proposal complete with all
technical specifications reasonably requested by Tenant to Tenant for review for
noninterference. Tenant shall have thirty (30) days following receipt of said proposal to
make any objections thereto, and failure to make any objection within said thirty (30) day
period shall be deemed consent by Tenant to the installation of antennas or transmission
facilities pursuant to said proposal. ff Tenant gives notice of objection due to interference
during such 30 day period then Landlord shall not proceed with such proposal. Any
dispute between Landlord and Tenant regarding the proposed additional installation(s) and
its potential for interference with Tenant's transmission operations shall be resolved by
submitting the issue for decision to an independent third party mutually agreed upon by
Landlord and Tenant, whose decision regarding interference shall be binding on both
parties hereto, and whose expenses shall be borne equally by both parties.
7. Termination. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Lease may be
teiminated by either party upon sixty (60) days' written notice of default to the other party
as follows: (a) by either party upon a default of any convenant or term hereof by the other
party, which default is not cured within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notice of
default to the other party (without, however, limiting any other rights of the parCies
pursuant to any other provisions hereo fl; (b) by Tenant if it is unable to obtain or maintain
any license, permit, or other governmental approval necessary for the construction and/or
operation of the tranmission facilities or Tenant's business; (c) by Tenant if the property is
or becomes unacceptable under the Tenant's design or engineering specifications for its
Antenna Facilities or the communications systems to which the Antenna Facilities belong;
(d) by Landlord, if the Mendota Heights City Council decides, in its sole discretion and for
any reason, to redevelop the property andlor discontinue use of the Tower for all purposes,
or (e) by Landlord if it determines, in its sole discretion and for any reasons, that the Tower
is structurally unsound for use as a water tower, including but not limited to considera.tion
of age of the structure, damage or destruction of all or part of the Tower or the Property
from any source, or factors relating to condition of the property.
Upon termination of this Lease for any reason, Tenant shall remove its
equipment, personal property, Antenna Facilities, and leasehold improvements from the
Tower and the Property within six (6) months after the date of termination, and shall repair
any damage to the Tower and the Property caused by such equipment, normal wear and
tear excepted; all at Tenant's sole cost and expense. Any such property which is not
removed by the end of said six (6) month period shall become the property of Landlord.
8. n r .
a. � Tenant shall provide Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
Coverage, including premises/operations coverage, independent contractors
liability, completed operations coverage, and contractual liability coverage, in a
combined single lunit of not less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) per
accurrence, subject to Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) aggregate. Tenant may
satisfy this requirement by underlying insurance plus an umbrella liability policy.
b. Neither party shall be liable to the other (or to the other's successors
or assigns) for any loss or damages caused by fu�e or any of the risks enumerated in
a standard "All Risk" insurance policy, and, in the event of such insured loss,
neither party's insurance company shall have a subrogated claim against the other.
c. Tenant shall provide Landlord, prior to the Commencement Date of
the Lease term, evidence of the required insurance in the form of a certificate of
insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of
Minnesota, which includes all coverage� required in Paragraph 8(b) above. Tenant
will name Landlord as an additional insured on the certificate(s). Said certificate(s)
shall also provide that the coverage may not be cancelled, nonrenewed, or
materially changed without thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Landlord.
9. Dama�e or Destruction. If the Property or the Tower are destroyed or
damaged so as, in Tenant's judgement to hinder its effective use of the Antenna Facilities,
Tenant may elect to ternunate this Lease upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Landlord.
In the event Tenant elects to terminate the Lease, Tenant shall be entided to reimbursement
of Rent paid subsequent to the date of damage or destruction in an amount that is
proportional to the amount of damage or destruction incurred to the area of the Tower
occupied by Tenant.
10. Condemnadon. In.the event the whole of the Property is taken by eminent
domain, this Lease shall terminate as of the date tide to the Property vests in the
condemning authority. In the event a portion of the Property is taken by eminent domain,
either party shall have the right to terminate this Lease as of said date of tide transfer, by
giving thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. In the event of any taking under
the power of eminent domain, Tenant shall not be entided to any portion of the reward paid
for the taking and the Landlord shall receive full amount of such award, Tenant shall
hereby expressly waive any right or claim to any portion thereof. Although all damages,
whether awarded as compensation for diminudon in value of the leasehold or to the fee of
the Properly, shall belong to Landlord, Tenant shall have the right to claim and recover
from the condemning authority, .but not from Landlord, such compensation as may be
separately awarded or recoverable by Tenant on account of any and all damage to Tenant's
business and any costs or expenses incurred by Tenant in removing its equipment, personal
property, Antenna Facilities, and leasehold 'unprovements.
11. Indemnification. Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold hannless
Landlord and its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and representatives, from
and against any and all claims, costs, losses, expenses, demands, actions, or causes of
action, including reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs and expenses of litigation,
which may be asserted against or incurred by the city or for which the city may be liable,
which arise from the negligence, willful misconduct, or other fault of Tenant or its
employees, agents, or subcontractors in the performance of this Lease or from the
installation, operation, use, maintenance, repair, removal, or presence of Tenant's
transmission facilities on the Property and the Tower, and specifically including the
representations and wairandes of Paragraph 13(b) of this Lease.
12. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if personally delivered or mailed,
certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses:
If to Landlord, to: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Gurve
Mendota Heights, MN. 55118
Attention: City Manager
If to Tenant, to: ACGMcCaw Cellular of Minneapolis
(dba Cellular One)
2515 24th Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
Attention: Property Manager
Phone: 612-721-1660
With a copy to: McCaw Cellular Communications, Inc.
PO Box 97042
Kirkland, Washington 98083-9742
Attention: Regional General Counsel
13. Representadons and Warranties.
a. Landlord represents that: (a) it has full right, power, and authority
to execute this Lease; and (b) it has goad and unencumbered ride to the Property
free and clear of any liens or moRgages. Landlord warrants that Tenant shall have
quiet enjoyment of the Property during the term of this Lease, or any renewal
thereof, in accordance with the terms of this Lease.
b. Tenant represents and warrants that its use of the Premises, he�in,
will not generate and it will not store or dispose on the Premises nor transport to or
over the Premises any hazardous substance except as specifically described
hereafter. Tenant will locate one or more electrical storage batteries, temporary
diesel generator and related fuel on the Premises to be used for power which may
be constructed of or contain a hazardous substance and further agrees to hold
Landlord harmless from and indemnify Landlord against any release of any such
hazardous substance and any damage, loss, or expense or liability resulting from
the breach of this representation or from the violation of .any state or federal law by
such release including all attorneys' fees, costs and penalties incurred as a result
thereof except any release caused by the negligence of Landlord, its employees or
agents.
14. i mm �. Tenant may not assign or sublet this Lease without the prior
written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Not withstanding the provisions of this Paragraph, Tenant shall have the right, without
Landlord's consent, to assign this Lease to any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of Tenant or
any corporation into which Tenant may be merged or consolidated or which purchases all
or substantially all of the assets of Tenant, as long as Tenant remains obligated on the
Lease. Any approved sublease that is entered into by Tenant shall be subject to all of the
provisions in this lease.
15. �uccessors and Assi�. This Lease shall run with the Properly described
on Elchibit A. This Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the beneiit of the parties, their
respective successors, personal representatives and assigns.
16. Waiver of Landlord's Lien. Landlord hereby waives any and all lien rights
it may have, statutory or otherwise, concerning the Antenna Facilities or any portion
thereof, regardless of whether or not same is deemed real or personal property under
applicable laws, and Landlord gives Tenant the right to remove all or any portion of same
from dme to time in Tenant's sole discretion and without Landlord's consent.
17. �Iiscellaneous.
a. Each party agrees to furnish to the other, within ten (10) days after
request, such truthful estoppel informadon as the other may reasonably request
b. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the
parties and supersedes all offers, negodations, and other agreement of any kind.
There are no representations or understandings of any kind not set forth herein.
Any motlification of or amendment to this Lease must be in writing and executed by
both parties.
c. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Minnesota.
d. If any term of this Lease is found to be void or invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms of this Lease, which shall continue in
full force and effec�
This L.ease was executed as of the date first set above.
LANDLORD: City of Mendota Heights
By
Its
TENANT: ACC/McCaw Cellular of Minneapolis
By: McCaw Communications of Minneapolis, Inc.
a general partner of
McCaw Cellular of Minneapolis
David Thaler, Vice Pres. & General Manager,
McCaw Communications of Minneapolis, Inc.
STATE OF )
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County of )
On this day of , 19 , before me a Notary Public in
and for the State of , personally appeared
, laiown to me to be the
of ,
the corporation that executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the
said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses
and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that was authorized to execute
said instrument and that the seal affixed thereto is the corporate seal of said corporation.
WITNESS may hand and the official seal affixed the day and year fust above
written.
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the
State of
My commission expires:
STATE OF 1
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County of _ )
On this day of , 19 , before me a Notacy Public in
and for the State of Minnesota, personally appea�d David M. Thaler, lrnown to me to be
the District General Manager of ACGMcCaw Cellular of Minneapolis, the joint venture that
executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be
the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath stated that he was authorized to execute said instnament.
WTINESS my hand and the official seal affixed the day and year first above
written.
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the
State of
My commission expires:
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The location of the Premises within the Property is more particularly described or
depicted as follows: �
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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February 15, 1995
TO: Ma.yor, City Council and City Ad '
FROM: 7ames E. Danielson, P
Public Works Director -
SUB�JECT: St. Paul Water Agreement
DISCUSSION•
St. Paul Water Utility is currently concluding their negotiations with West St. Paul
establishing a new 20 year water service agreement, and they are now ready to begin
discussions with Mendota Heights. Mendota. Heights' agreement expired in September 1982
and we have simply been operating under the terms of that expired agreement for the last 12
years. I feel that it would be in Mendota Heights' best interest to negotiate a new agreement at
this time that would again formalize the terms and conditions under which St. Paul Water
Utility provides water to Mendota Heights and protect the City from the possibility of any
unreasonable changes ia water supply.
St. Paul's agreement with West St. Paul will now pmvide for the extension of a new,
larger capacity watermain through West St. Paul to Mendota Heights' border. It has been
l�own for sometime that Mendota Heights needs a larger water supply line extended from the
6MG reservoir in West St. Paul to our 2MG water tower to avoid having it drained down
during the summer months during periods of high lawn sprinkling usage.
St. Paul is prepared to include completion of construction of a larger supply line to our
border as part of our new water agreement. They have notified us that "time is of the essence"
because that supply line would best be installed along with some road work that is scheduled in
West 5t. Paul for 1996. In order to have the necessary design done and be ready for inclusion
with the West St. Paul project, an agreement needs to be arrived at as soon as possible
sometime this year.
St. Paul has suggested that the two staffs get together soon and plan some milestones
for processing a new agreement. We have set a tentative date for that meeting to be Monday,
February 27, 1995.
Attached is a copy of a first draft agreement prepared by St. Pau1 Water Utility that
incorporates the terms and conditions of the West St. Paul agreement as they apply to Mendota
Heights.
ACTION REOUIRED:
Review the proposed agreement and direct staff on the desired course of action.
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� Dino Guerin, President Janice Rettman, Vice President
Stephen Haselmann, Commissioner David Morris, Commissioner Michael Harris, Commissioner
7anuary 24, 1995
Mr. 7ames Danielson
City Engineer
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118
Dear Mr. Danielson:
Enclosed please find the following:
1. . A revised draft contract with the City of Mendota Heights dated
7anuary 20, 1995.
You will note three (3) changes from the West Saint Paul to the Mendota Heights' contract. The
changes are "highlighted" and are as follows:
1. Section 1, page 1- dates changed to 1995
2. Section 2, page 2- changed address for Utility and added address for
Mendota Heights �
3. Section 1, page 3- bold face section heading
4. Section 7, pages 5-6 - language for Section 8 inadvertently used for
Section 7; conected to read as West St. Paul contract
5. Section 5, page 11 - the word � added to last sentence
SAINT PAUL WATER UTII.ITY
Suite 200 8 4TH ST E Saint Paul, MN 55102
Tel (612) 298 - 4237 Fax (612) 292 - 7811
Bernie R. [3relfert, Generul Manager Roger A. Mnhror, Cen�ra! Services Munuger
Jumes L. Haugen. Prodttclinn Munoger Jomes M. Gruupmann, Distriburion Munuger
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Mr. James Danielson
January 24, 1995
page 2
6. Section 3, page 12 - paragraph 2, reference to Board removed and �
corrected to read Mendota Heights
7. Table of Contents - changed to reflect revised text
After you have had an opportunity to review these changes, please call me at 266-6274 to set
up a meeting.
Very truly yours,
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Bernie R. Bullert
General Manager
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Enclosure: Draft Contract for Water Service (revised)
copy: Roger A. Mohror
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January 20, 1995
CONTRACT FOR �,TATER SERVICE
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BOARD OF �,TATER COI�Il�IISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SAII1T PAIIL
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CITY OF ffi�iDOTA HEIGHTS
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TABLE OF CON1'ENTS
ARTICLE I. TERM OF CONTRACT/GIIJERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Term of Contract
Section 2. Termination for Default
Section 3. Indemnification
ARTICLE II. iTATER SERVICE
Section 1. Board to Furnish Water
Section 2. Water Quality
Section 3. Use of Supplemental Water Supply
Section 4. Future Quality Standards
Section 5. Rules and Regulations
Section 6. Board's Jurisdiction In Mendota Heights
Section 7. Storage Facilities
Section 8. Future Operating Characteristics
ARTICLE III. MENDOTA HEIGHTS i�TATER SYSTEM
Section 1. Mains Constructed by Mendota Heights
Section 2. Standards
Section 3. Right-of-Way Changes
Section 4. Service Connections-Installed by Board
Section 5. Service Connection Guarantee by Board
Section 6. Piping, Fixtures, Etc.
Section 7. Extensions Of The System
Section 8. Joint Use Of The System
Section 9. Independent System
Section 10. Right To Inspect
ARTICLE IV. BOARD TO MAINTAIN flA�TERWORKS
Section 1. � Waterworks Defined �
Section 2. Board To Maintain System
Section 3. Board�s Option To Maintain or Replace
Section 4. New Mains/Ma.intenance By Board
Section 5. Board's Right To Use of Streets
ARTICLE V. METERS AND RELATED SERVICES
Section.l.. Board To Furnish Meters
Section 2. Billing And Collection
Section 3. Optional Billing And Collection
Services
ARTICLE VI. �dATER gATES
Section 1. Consumption Rates
ARTICLE VII. PROTECTION SERVICE AND HYDRANT IISE
Section 1. Hydrants
Section 2. Inspection of Hydrants
Section 3. Painting Of Hydrants
Section 4. Hydrant Nozzle Threads
ARTICLE VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREII�ENT
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CONTRACT FOR WATER SERVICE
' between the
BOARD OF NATER COMMIISSIONERS OF SAINT PAIIL, MINNESOTA
and the
CITY OF M@TDOTA HEIGHTS
This contract, made and entered into this day of ,
1995, by and between the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint
Paul, a municipal utility located in Ramsey County, Minne.sota, hereinafter
called the "BOARD" or "WATER DTILITY" and the City of Mendota Heights, a
municipal corporation located in Dakota County, Minnesota, hereinafter called
"MLNDOTA HEIGHTS.
WITNESSETH:
That the said parties, in consideration of the mutual �covenants and
agreements hereinafter set forth, have agreed to and with each other as
follows:
ARTICLE I
TERM OF CONTRACT/GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Term of Contract
This Contract shall be for an initial term of twenty (20) years
commencing on the day of , 1995 and terminating on the
day of , 2015, unless terminated earlier as
hereinafter provided. It is e�cpressly understood that this Contract may be
extended for an additional term of twenty (20) years by the written consent of
both parties. This Contract may be terminated for default, or may be
cancelled by either party if laws are enacted by the State of Minnesota or the
United States of America which substantially and adversely affect rights,
duties, or obligations of either party under this Contract.
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Section 2. Termination for Defanit
Either Mendota Heigh�s or the Board shall have the r3.ght to terminate
th3s Agreemen� in the event that the other party fails to comply with any of
tha terms and conditians af this agreement. An act af default shall include
failure to pay charges lawfully due the Board under tha terms of this
Agreement and the Baard shall have the right to terminate water service.
Termination of this agreement andlor water service may occur only after
written notice setting forth the act(s} of default has been submitted to the
athex party, and the defaul�ing party shall have a reasonab].e oppartunity ta
correct any cond3t3.on which is cited as cause for terminatian of the agreement
and/ar water service. Notice of default shall be in writi.ng by certified mail
to the parties at the fall.owing addresses:
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�Mendota Heights City��,�.,,�i'
' 1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Aeights, Minnesota 55118
General Manager
Board of Water Commissianers
8 East� �'ourth Street - 4th Floor
Cammerce Building
Saint Pau2, Minnesota 55201-1d07
Section 3. Indemnification
Mendata Heigh�s covenants and agrees to indemn�fy, save harmless, and
defend the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul, the
City af Sairit Pau2 and any or al1 of their agants, emplayees and servants
from any and a11 claims arising from or that may be claimed ta arise from
the operatian, maintenance, repair or existence af Mendota Height's water
system except those occurring by reason of the Board's negligence.
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AitTICLE II
WATER SERVICE
Section 1. Board to Ptirnish Water
Subject to the terms, conditions and provisions of this contract, the
Board agrees to furnish the water requirements of Mendota Heights and its
residents for domestic, commercial, and fire protection purposes under normal
static pressure in its mains at the points of connection with Mendota Heights.��
It is understood and agreed, however, that the Board undertakes to supply such
water only in case the pressure in its mains is sufficient to enable it so to
do, and the Board assumes no responsibility for failure to supply water
resulting from acts or conditions beyond its control.
It.is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the terms, provisions
and conditions outlined in this a'greement shall be applicable only as between
the parties hereto and shall not afford to consumers within Mendota Heights
any rights or interests hereunder.
Section 2. Water Quality •
The quality of water furnished to Mendota Heights shall be the same
treated water supplied by the Board to its other consumers and shall meet
State Health Department standards.
Section 3. IIse of Supplemental Water Supply
No supplemental supply of water shall be connected to the Mendota Heights
water system being served by the Board without the prior approval of the
Board.
This agreement shall not preclude Mendota Heights from establishing a
portion of its water system to be supplied from any source approved by the
Minnesota Department of Health in areas where water supply from the Board is
impractical or unworkable, or in such cases where a central water supply
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system may be constructed and 3nsta1led for a housing development prior to the
time that water mains supplying the area with water purchased from the Board
can be extended. Hawevex, in no case shall �here be direct connections
between the Baard's supply system and other sugplies,�and when the Baard's
supply system is practical and workable, the ather -supply shalZ be
discontinued.
Section 4, I�ture Quality Stamdards
To promote and provide quality water for Mendota Heights and the Baard's
� service area,,both parties recognize the need far the operation and
maintenance af all existing water fac•ilities, and that the construction,
operation and maintenance of futnre water Eacilities may be required by the
Board or Mendata Haights to meet�present and future primary water qaality
standards and any secondaxy water quality standards deemed necessary or
desirable by the Board and that sueh facilit3.es are in the b�st interest of
both parties. .
No unreasonable or unnecessary regulation, permit fee or time delay sha].1
be imposed upon either party by the o.ther party which would limit or restrict
the construction, opexation and maintertance of any water facility required to
assure campliance with any water quality standard mentioned above.
Sectian 5. Rules And Regulations
Mendota Iieights further agrees that the use and distribution of water 3n
Mendota Heights, derived from �he supply furnished fram the BoarB, sha2Z at
all times be governed bq •rules, regulations, policies, and canditions which
the Board has heretofore adopted for the City of Saint Paul, ar which it may
hereafter adapt for said city concerning the preservation, regulation and
protecti.an of its water supp].y, including water waste, water conservation..%1
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sprinkling restra,ctions and water use for air conditioning equipment; and as
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more fu7.Iy detailed in Board af Water Commissioners--Water Code dated October.�
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dated Ju1y 1992, ar Zatest versions thereof. �
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Mendata Aaights agrees to enact such xules, fregulat3.ons,� policies,_and
conditians into ordinances and malc.e them legally effective and binding within
sixty (60) days after the execut3.on of this con�ract, and to enact any
amendments thereCo adopted by �he Board. within sixty (60) days after bein.g
notified of such adoption, and to adopt suitable penalties for the violatian
of rules, reguiations,. policies and condi.tions, and to strictly enforce such
rules, regulations and requirements.
Section 5. Boardts 3'arisdiction in I�eadata Heights
It is further agreed that the Board, thraugh i�s officers, agents and
employees, shall have the same suthority anc3 jurisdict3on, 3n the enforcement
of such rul:es arid regulations in Mendota Heights that �he Board has in the
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City of Saint Paul. Further, Mendota Heights agrees that when campla3nt is
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made.to it by any of the officers, agents or emp].oyees of the Board of a
violatian of the aforesaid rules and regulations,•it wil�. take"immediate and
effective steps to prevent the furthar violation of such rules and regulations
and punish the violators thereof, and that Mendota Iieights will make it the
duty of its attorney tQ prosecute any vialatians of such rules, regulations
and ard3.nances upon complaint being made af the violation �hereof by the Board
or by any of its officers, agents or employees.
Sec�ion 7. Storage Facilities
For areas in Mendota Heights where Mendata Heigh�s desires greater water \� ,};��
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pressure than that pravided by the(^Board's West Side Booster Service Mendota '1
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Heights at its own expense, shall construct storage facilities to meet peak /
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hourly demands and pumping facil�ties to sup.ply water to said s�orage
facilities alI in accardance with acceptable water industry.standards.
Add�tional conneetions ta the Board's system shall be subject to Board
approval and such agproval shall not be arbitrari�y wi�hhaZd.
Sectioa $. Future Ogerating Characteristics
Mendota Heights may desire to change the operating characteristic of its
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water system from time ta time and may request'd3.fferent or additional� ,
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�•connectiari's�to the Board's -syste.m. In that event, Mendota Heights sha11 pay
aIl costs assacia�ed with providing tihe required additional facil3.ties.
Additional cannactions to the Board's sysCem shall be subject to Board
approval and such approvaZ shal3. not be arbitrarily wi�hheld.
ARTiCLE III
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Sec�ion l. Mains Cons�ructed by Mendota Heights
Mendota Heights agrees ta construct ar have installed, aC its own
expense, adequate and suitable water mains and appurtenances adequate far the
distr3bu�ion of said water within the corporate limits of Mendota� Heights in
accordance with specifications and standards acceptable to the Board. Plans
of all extens3ans ta the Mendota Heights system cannecting to the Baard's
watex snpgly shalZ be submitted for appraval by the Board before advert3sing
for bids, the awarding of contracts and actual construction is begun.
The initial water system and any improvaments necessary to provide
adequate water service for the citizens within Mendata Heights shall be
considered development costs necessary to providing water service and these
services sha11 be provided by Mendota.._.He3.ghts at no expense to the Board. It
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is further recognized that the water main replacement prograzn� adopted by
Mendota Heigh�s is an importarit system management methad. The Board shall
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identify water mains that have a history of maintenance prablems and shall
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best cas�-effective alternative lrepl.acement pol3cq as shown on Attachment No.1..- '
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1). Water ma3n replacement shall be considared a Mendota Heights system
Gapital Improvement and the responsib3�lity of Mendota Heights. Water main
replacement shall be carried aut in a reasonable amount of �ime and as soon as
is practical. , �
Section 2. Standards �
Water mains, appurtenances, services and connections shall be of the same
kind oi materials and constructed in the same manner and� under the same
standards, rules and regulations as are now in effect or as may hereinafter be
grescribed by the Board for,similar instal.lations in the City of Saint Paul or
unc3ex standards acceptable �o the Board. '
A review of the Baard's standards, rules, ragula�ions, policies and
conditions as they rela�e to Mendota Heights shall .be held with
representatives present fram bath Mendota Heights and the Board. Either party
may request a review and a meeting shall be scheduled at a time and place
agreeable to both parties. .
Section 3. Bight-of-Way Changes
Any and a11. expenses or costs accruing to the water suppl.y sqstem in
Mendota Heights in connection with the maintenance, reconstructian, ovexlaying
ar paving of public streets, alleys or rights-of-way due to change af grade on
such streets, alleys rights-of-way ar any other change resulting fram action
o West St. Paul, Caunty of Dakata ar State of Minnesota as such changes
affect mains, services and appur�enances within Mendota �Ieights shall be the �
responsibility of Mendota Heights.
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Section 4. Service Cannections-Installed bp Board
It is agreed that all service connections from the main to the property
line shall be installed by the Board under rules idantical with thase in
effect in the City af Saint Paul or as may hereafter be madified by the Baard.
The charges for such service connections sha21 be in accordance with the
schedule of charges established from time to time bq the Board for custamexs
outside city,limits o�,Saint Paul, provided, however, that the. Board shall nat
charge Mendota Heights customers more than the charges made to any custamer in
Saint Paul for like service. New applications for water•service connections
shal2 be made to and through the Board, and�each applicant shall furnish the
Baard a'certified street �ddress established by Mendata Heights. �
Section 5. 5ervice Connection G�arantee by Board
The Board wa.l1, without expense to Mendo�a Heights or the awner, make al2
necessary' repairs and maintenance to that part of the service connection
located caithin the public street right-of-way, under ru].es ident3cal with
those in effect in the City of Saint Paul. This shall applq to all existing
and future service cannections constructed to Saint Paul standards. Service
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eonnections fro� private mai� or a system not served by the Boaxd's water
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Secrian 6. Piging: Fi.gtures, Etc. C�ttY�� (.�'' t Z S,
Mendota Heigl2ts shall, by the enactment of suitable rules, regulations or
ordinances, require that a11 interior piging, f3.xtures, accessories, or on
premises piping in. any manner connec�ed to the public water system supplied by
the Board, shall be• of the same materials, installed in the same manner and
meet the same standards as are required• for the same or simil.ar wark in the
City af Saint Paul.
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Section 7. Egtensions of the System
It is agreed that Mendota Heights shall make no extensions to its
distribution system beyond the corporation limits of Mendota Heights without
the written-approval of the Board.
Section 8. Joint Use of the System
Mendota Heights agrees to permit the Board to make connections to and
have joint use of the water system owned by Mendota Heights as may be required
for extensions beyond the corporate limits of Mendota Heights if deemed
feasible and desirable by the Board and not detrimental.to the supply within
Mendota Heights. The Board shall pay Mendota Heights for any such use and the
amount of such payment shall be negotiated by the parties.
Section 9. Independent System
The Board may in the future desire to extend water service to
municipalities beyond the corporate limits of Mendota Heights by means of an
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entirely separate and non-interconnecting water main or mains. If such V"S�•
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separate system is deemed necessary, Mendota Heights shall allow the Board to
construct the mains within Mendota- Height's right-of-way provided that the
routing of the mains•shall be coordinated with Mendota Height's City Engineer
and approved by the Mendota Heights City Council, which approval �shall not be
arbitrarily withheld. It is mutually understood that the Board shall be
responsible for all costs associated with the construction of the mains,
including the design, construction, street restoration and future maintenance
of the mains. The Board shall reimburse Mendota Heights for staff time and
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expenses incurred for plan review, and inspection deeme necessry b Mendota
Heights.
Section 10. Right to Inspect
The Board, through its offices, agents and employees, shall have the
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right at all times ro examine, inspect and test any materials or workmanship
used or to be used in connection with the waterworks system of Mendota Heights
and supplied with water by the Board or connections thereto, for the purpose
of determining whether or not they comply with the faregoing provisions, and
shall hav.e the right ta examine and iaspect the materials and warkmanship and
method of installation of house plumbing connecting with said waterworks
sys�em for the same purpose. .
ARTICLE IV
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Section 1. Waterworks Defined
Waterworks shall be defined in this contract to i de booster pump
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statians, wa�er sCorage tanks, �distribution mains,��service connections fire
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Seetion 2. Baard to I�taintain System
Except as hereinafter provi.ded, the Board agrees to mainta3:n and make
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water by the Board, to keep the same in proper repair and candition to prevent
any waste of water, and Mendota Heights, further agrees that the Board may
make emergencp repairs to the waterworks system of Mendata Heights, and the
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cost of snch maintenance, includ3ng street repair`shall be at the sale expense
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of �he Board.
Section 3. Board�s Option to Maintain ax Replace
The Board may elect ta replace, within Mendota Heights, any fire hydrant,
service connection and water metering system where the cost of maintaining the
existing facility exceeds the cast af replacement. The same standards which
apply within i�he City of Saint Paul sha],1 be used by the Board with3.n Mendota
Heights to determine whether replacement is �ustified. Replacement af baoster
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pumps,. controls, pump stations, tanks and distribution mains, etc. owned by
Mendota Heights shall be considered capital improvements and are all the
responsibility of Mendota Heights.
Section 4. New 1�Iains/Maintenance by Board
It is further agreed by and�between the pa.rties to this agreement that
where Mendota Heights constructs or contracts for the construction of new
mains, services and 'appurtenances to be connected to the system and supplied
with water by the Board pursuant to the terms, conditions, and provisions of
this agreement, that the Board shall�not be responsible for the maintenance or
repairs to such newly constructed additions to the water supply system until
one year from the date the same have been placed in operation, or until the
Board has notified Mendota Heights in writing of the acceptance of such
installation, whichever�date is earlier.
Section 5. Board's Bight to IIse of Streets
Mendota Heights does hereliy grant the Board free and uninterrupted use of
all streets, parlcways, alleys or public easements within Mendota Heights as
may be reasonably necessary for•use by the Board in maintenance or repairs of
the water system within the corporate limits of Mendota Heights.
Menzlota Heights also agrees that its departments will to the fullest
extent possible assist the Board in the protection of�the existing water
system and will cooperate with the Board in protecting barricades, stored
materials, traffic routings, etc. that may be necessary to the maintenance or
repair work performed by the Board to said system.
ARTICLE V
METERS AND RELATED SERVICES
Section 1. Board to Furnish Meters
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The Board shall furnish, install and retain title ta all cus�amers`
meters with full respansibility for maintenance of 'same in accordance with
rules and regula�ions in effec� in Saint Paul.
Sec�ian 2. Billing and Callec�iou
The Baard shall assume full�resgonsibility for reading meters, billing
and collectinn of accaunts.
Section 3. Optional Billing aud Collec�ion Services
The Board may provide billing and callection services for other functions
performed by Mendata Heights (for example; sewer, storm water, surc'harge, and
refuse} 3f Mendota Heights desires such services from. the Board. Such
services shall be pravided only for praperties being provided with water
service by the Board,
Mendota Heights will pay� costs relative to the programming and set-up
costs necessary to implement the optional billing and collectian system far
which Mendota Heights will pay the Board a monthly' payment to be agreed upan
by zhe pa�rties hereto.
The Board will send a monthly payment to Mendata Heights equal to the
amount af�co7.lections received during the month (Iess the agareed upon
collectian charge}.
�R.TIGZE VI
Section 1. Consumption Rates
The charges and rates to Mendota Heights consumers snaii be thase water
rates charged within �he City of Saint Paul multiplied by a factor of_
Surcharge rates charged to Saint Pau1 customers shall nat be consider.ed in
determining water rates far consumers i.n Mendota Heights. The multiplier
shall be applied ta the current and any future water rate structure which the
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Baard of Water Commissioners adopts and is approved by the City Cauncil of the
City af Saint Pau1,
ARTICLE VZI
PRO�CTI4N SERVICE AND HYDRANT IISE
Sec�ion 1. Hydrauts
Hydrant use for purposes other than fire fighting by Mendata He3ghts
sha7.l be subject to the same rules and regulations applied by the Baard in the
City of Saint Paul.
Section 2. Inspectian of Hydrauts
An annual inspecCion af all hydrants located in Mendota i3eights wi1l be
conducted by Board crews. Repair and maintenance work required on hydrants in
Mendota Heights will be conducted in the same manner as work conducted in the
Cit� of Saint Paul.
Section 3. Paint�i..ng af Hpdran�s
The City of Mendota Heights will paint the hydrants in Mendota Heights,
and shall da sa in accordance with the� Board's established schedu2e for such
work and Mendata Heights standards. Mendota iieights may use a hydrant cap
colar code to distinguish ciead end mains, circulating mains aztd se3.ected
criteria.
Sec�ion 4. Hydrant Nazzle Threads
Mendota Heights may also select a standard for hydrant nozz].e threads
other than the Saint Paul standard thread,'and the Board wi11 recognize and
maintain the desired thread.
gRTICLE VIIZ
Effective Date Of �greement
This agreement shall nat be binding until it has been accepted by
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resalutians of the Board o� Wa�er Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul, the
Council af the City of Saint Pau1, and �he Council. of, the City of Mendota
Heights.
IN TrTiTt�iESS iiBERE{3F, the parties hereto have caused �his agreemant ta be
executed as of the day and year first above written.
General Manager
Assistan� City Attarney
City AtCarneq
BOARD OF WATER GOI�IIZISSIONERS
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAIIL
By
Its President
�y .
Tts Secretary
By �
Director, Department of Finance and
Management Services
THE CITY OF MENBUTA HEIGHTS
By
Its Mayor
$y
Its City C1erk
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In accordance with AWWA Guidance Manual "Water Main Evaluation for
Rehabilitation/Replacement" and construction cost estimates, the Saint Paul
Water Utility has adopted main replacement ariteria as set forth below.
Using average construction and repair costs a main break frequency factor is
calculated at which it becomes cost-effective to replace a main rather than
continue to repair the main. This criteria is illustrated in calculations
below. Restoration by Water Utility will mean that the Utility did its own
.excavation and street restoration. Restoration by others will mean that the
Utility contracted the excavation work and street restoration was done through
a project at no cost to the Utility. '
The following criteria is used to calculate� this frequency factor:
length of main segment - 600 feet
useful life of C.I. main - 70 years
frequency factor = number of breaks/600 feet/10 years
The Saint Paul Water Utility uses a,frequency factor of 2.6 breaks per 600'
street block, and 1.2 breaks per 600' street block for paving areas as shown
in the following example: -
Illustration
cost of main relay (8"):
restoration by Water Utility - $75/ft.
restoration by others - $35/ft.
cost of break repair - $2,500
Restoration by Water Utility
(600 ft.) ($75/f t.) _$45,000 cost to relay 600' of main (8")
($45,000)/(70 yrs.) _ $642.86 per year
($642.86/yr.)/($2,500/break) = 0.26 breaks per 600' per year
(0.26 breaks per 600' per yr.) (10 yr.) = 2.6 breaks per 600' per 10 yrs.
Restoration by Others (which includes work done in conjunction with sewer
separation, repaving, etc.)
(600 ft.) ($35/ft.) _$21,000 cost to relay 600' of main (8")
($21,000)/(70 yrs.) _ $300.00 per year
($300/yr.)/($2,500/break) = 0.12 breaks per 600' per year
(0.12 breaks per 600' per yr.)(10 yrs.) = 1.2 breaks per 600' per 10 yrs.
Attachment No. 1
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MII��O
bruary 16, 1995
To: Mayor, City Council and City Adminis
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative ' �
Subject: Ordinance Revisions for Detached Garages in the R 1 Zoning District
INTRODUCTION
At the 7anuary 17, 1995 City Council meeting, the Council considered a
recommendation fmm the Planning Commission regarding revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
for provisions that regulate accessory structures and detached garages. The Council directed
sta.ff to make some minor modifications ia the proposed amendments for consideration at the
February 7, 1995 meeting. At the February 7, 1995 meeting, City Council considered these
Ordinance revisions, with the requested minor madifications, and directed staff to include
additional revisions suggested by Councilmember Jill 5mith.
DISCUSSION
Councilmember Smith's proposed revisions are intended to clarify the difference
between accessory structures and detached garages, so that there will be no
misunderstandings by potential applicants. Councilmember Smith has since met with staff
and her proposed revisions make the ordinance less confusing by more clearly distinguishing
between accessory structures and private garages.
The City Council's original intent in requestitig revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
were as follows:
1. To adopt pmvisions that establish a minimum and maximum size for detached
garages.
2. Council also felt that 1,0(}0 sq. ft. (as prescribed in Ordinance Section 4.5(3)) was too
large for a detached garage and suggested a standard of a three stall garage.
3. Council had also indicated a preference for the Conditional Use Permit process for
any approvals regarding detached private garages.
4. To have the Ordinance more clearly disti.nguish between accessory structures and
detached, private garages.
The proposed Ordinance that is attached has been revised to include the new
suggestions. It is slightly different in wording than that recommended by the Planning
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Commission, however, it is identical in intent and more clearly meets the goals that City
Council had established for revising this part of the Ordinance. Also attached is a draft
Ordinance that outlines the changes that have occurred since the last meeting.
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.
RECOMIVV��NDATION
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council adopt
the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (please note that lanQuaee to be added is
double underlined and a strikeout format is used for
el��e�}..
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(1�0 Detached. private �ara�es with a minimum floor area of four hundred fortv
(4401 square feet and a maximum floor area of seven hundred fiftv (7501
sauare feet. Onlv one nrivate Qara�e is allowed for each nrincinal residential
sttu�
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, �+et�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 (1,000)
square feet. However, a detached accessorv structure which is a nrivate
�ara.ee shall be subiect to the size and vernut reauirements described in
Section 7.2(101.
ACTION REOUIRED
If the City Council desires to implement the Planning Commission's recommendation,
they should pass a motion adopting Ordinance No. _, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 401.
NOTE: Attached are copies of pertinent sections of the Ordinance as they relate to
accessory structures, detached garages, permitted uses and conditional uses.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY,I��IINNTSOTA
ORDINANCE NO. _
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1 Ordinaace 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 huadred foriy
(440) square feet and a maximum floor area of seven hundred fifty (750)
square feet. Only one private garage, either attached or detached, is allowed
for each pri.ncipal 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, attached, or part of the principal structure, and pazking
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, accessory buildings other than detached, private garages
shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet. Detached, private
garages shall be subject to the size and permit requirements described in
Section 7.2(10). Accessory buildings other than detached, private garages
shall be subject to the size and permit requirements described ia 5ection
7.3(10).
SECTION 2 This Ordinance shall be ia full force and effect from and after its
publication according to law.
Enacted and ordained into an Ordinance this 1�ventyf'ust day of February, 1995.
ATTEST:
By
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCII.
CITY OF MENDOTA I�IGHT5
By
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY,I�IIlVNT.SOTA
ORDINANCE NO. _
DRAFT -�
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights does hereby ordain as follows:
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SECTION 1 Ordinance No. 401 known and referred 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 flaor area of four hundred foriy
(440) square feet and a maximum floor area of seven hundred fifty (750)
square feet. Only one private garage, either attached or detached, is allowed
for each principal residential structure.
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,-ei�F attached, 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, accessory buildings other
thaa detached, private garages shall not exceed one thousand (1,U00) square
feet. " "
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�s- Detached, private garages shall be subject to the size and
permit requirements described in Section 7.2(10). Accessorv buildines other
than detached. �rivate �araees shall be subiect to the size and nermit
reauirements described in Section 7.3(10).
SECTION 2 This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
publication according to law.
Enacted and ordai.ned into an Ordinance this Seventeenth day of January, 1995.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCII,
CITY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
By By
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk Charles E. Mertensotto, Ma.yor
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,� 3.2(2j Accessorv IIse or � stiruature: A use or struCture• ��';.
subardinate to and serving �the principal use or �
structure on the same lot and customarily incidental
thereto. � �
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3.2(54j
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Garaae, Private: A defiached accessory building or
portion of the principal building, including a carport,
which is used pri:marily for storing passenger vehicles,
traiiers or one (ij truck of a� rated capacity not in
e�ccess of one and one-half (1 lj2j tons.
Garage, Public: A building or portion of a building
used for the storage of�vehicles for remuneration.
�lCCESS{?RY STRIICTITRES
• 4.5�1} No accessory building or structure, including parka.ng
area, shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time
of construction of the principal building to which it is
accessory. .
4.5(2j No accessary building shall .e�cceed the height of the
principal'building. However in no case shall such
�� accessory building exceed fifteen t15} feet in height,
���� ��� in the "Rn Districts.
4.5{3 . In all "R" Distric.ts no accessory buildinq shall exceed
one thausand �x,t340j square feet.
4.5{4j No detached garage or ather accessory building shall be
located nearer the front lot line than the principal
building on that lot.
4.5(5) A�l accessory buildings greater than 144 square £eet on
• through lots lacated in "R" Districts shall require a
conditional use permit.
4.5(6j No cellarf no basement, no tent, no tent trai2er, or
accessory building sha12 at any ti.me be used as an
occupied dwelling pri�marily far human habitatian.
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4.5(7) Na accessory building or structure shall be erected,
al.tered, ar moved within Eive ( 5 j �aet of the principal
building,
4.5(8) In aI.l '�R" districts, the floor oE a garage shall be at
least one and one-half (i Ij2j feet abave the street
grade at the curb unless a deviation is granted by the
Publ.ic Works Director upon determination that a Iower
elevatian is apprapriate.
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SECTION ?. ��R-1•� 4IZE FAMTLY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
7.1
�,iCi)
7.�.(2)
PERMITTED IISES
Within any "R-1", One Family Residential District, no
structure or land shall be used except for ane {l� or
more of the following uses..��..Residential District:R-1
Distric�G Penuitted Uses; '
One fami.ly detached dwellings.
Public parks and playgrounds.
7.1(3j Public and parochial schools provided no building shall
be 2ocated within �fifty {50} feet of any lot line of an
abutting lo� in an "R�' Use District and that a fence be
erected fif'teen {15� feet or more from all street lat
lines where the abutting use is for apen piay.
7.i{4} Municipal buildings and structures provided that no such
building or structure shall be located less than fifty
{50� feet from any lat line of an abutting lot in an "R"
use dist�ric�. �
�.1(5� Those uses as perma.tted and regulated in Section 4 of
' ce. �
7.2 CONDITIbNAL IISES
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or land • shall be used
conditianal use permit.
Family Use Distric�, no structure
far the following uses except by
7.2t1y GolE c4urses, country clubs, �ennis clubs, publ.ic
swimming poals serving more than one {ij family. The
principal sfiz�ucture fo= any af the abave listed uses
shall be 140 feet or �aore from any abutting lot in an
"R" District, and, accessory structure shall be a minimum
af fifty (54)'feet from any lot line. .
7.2(2} 4peration o£ through trains, but not switching, storage
or any other railraad operatiarr.
'7.2(3) Essential service structures, including but not limited
ta, buildings such as �e3ephane exchange stations,
booster or pressure regu].ating sta�ions, wells and
pumping stations, elevated tanks, lift stations and
elec�rical power sula-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 per�tit it shall be found that the
arehitectural design of service structure is compatible
to the neighborhood in which it is to be located and
thus �rill promote the general welfare.
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�.3.(5) Buildings temporarily located far purposes of
constructing on the premises far a periad not to exceed
time necessary for �uch constructing.
7.3 (6�
7.3(7)
�.s(s)
Gardening and ather horticultural uses where na sale a�
products is conducted an the prem�ses,
Fences as regulated in this Ordinance:
Decorative landscape features.
7.3{9) The keeping of p2easure animals for nan-cammercial
purposes including harses for the use af the accupants
of the premises, grovided that any accessory building
used for housing such animals shall be located not less
_�_ than one hundred (100) feet from the nearest residence,
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in area.
?.4 LO2 AREA, HEiGHT, LQT AIDTH AND YARD REQIIIREMENTS
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
Ordinance.
7.4{23 A side yard abutting a street sha1Z not be less than
� thirty (30) feet in width.
7.4(3� The following minimum requirements shall be observed
' subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and
modifications as set �orth in this Section and Section
23.
Lot
�e'g�t rea
1 & 2 15,000
stories sq. ft.
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(401) 54
Lot Frant
Width ard
lOt? ft., 3Q ft.
Side Rear
ard Yard
10 feet 30 ft. or
on each 20� of
side or average
1/2 of lot depth
the height which-
of the ever is
structure greater
contiguous
to the side-
yard, which-
ever is greater,
to a maximum af
15 feet
Minimum requirements as speci.fied in Section 4.17.
�SCTZON 2
In computing the area of the property on which an
accessory structure is ta be located, any part which is
a lake or a wetland, as defined in any city ordinance or
by s�ate or federal law, any par�G which is aubject �o an
easement for a street, alley or priva.te roadway, and any
part which is in the criticai a7rea and below the bluff
l.xne, as defined in Ordinance No. 403 (the Critical Area
OverZay District 4rdinance} shall be e�celuded.
2n the event that any property upon whieh an accessory
s�ructure or structurea have been erected shall later be
subdivided, then the number and size af accessory
structure� on the aubdivided proper�y shall conform ta
the requiremen.ta of thia ordinance and those which do not
canform shall be relocated, removed or reconstructed sa
that they do conEorm.
This Ordinance shall be in ful.l farce and effect
from and after its publication according to law.
Enacted and ordained into an Ordinance this Twentiet�h day o�' April,
1993.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY' QF �+�NDOTA HBIGATS
By
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayar
ATTEST:
Kath].een M. Swanson
City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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February 17, 1995
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Admi.nis o
FROM: 7ames E. Danielson, .
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Critical Area Overlay District Ordiance Revisions
At the February 7, 1995 meeting, Council considered changes to the Critical Area
Overlay District Ordinance (see attached memo from Kevin). Upon review of the changes
there was a concern raised about the language in Section 2.3C 1 a. This section deals with
exceptions as it relates to earth movement. The language allows an exception from Council
review for applications that involve less than five (5) feet of cut or fill. There was confusion
about the language and it was felt that it was too vague and open to interpretation. I was asked
to make some amendments to clarify the language.
Upon reviewing the issue, I find that earth movement relating to "substantial alteration"
in Section b. "Fxceptions" includes 100 cubic yards of cut or fill. This language is much
clearer and would override the five feet of cut or fill discussed in Section a in every instance.
In order to make the "Exceptions" section more clear and still retain Council review of CAO's
for earth movement of 100 cubic yards or more, we could sunply delete Section a.
The recommended new language would 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
Overly District Ordinance, the City Admi.nistrator 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.
1. Exceptions. When development of the property will result in the substantial
alteration of grade or removal of natural vegetation, trees, shiubs, rack outcroppings, water
course, or scenic amenities.
ACTION REQUIItED:
All other Planning Commission recommended language remains unchanged regarding
amendments to the Critical Area Overly District Ordinance (CAO). If City Council desires to
implement the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the CAO, with the
above amendment, they should pass a motion adopting Ordinance No. , AN
ORDINANCE A1V�NDING ORDINANCE NO. 403.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. _
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 403
The City Council of the City of Mendota. Heights daes hereby orda.in as follows:
SECTION 1 Ordinance No. 403 known and referred to as "Mendota Heights Critical
Area Overlay 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 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 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. When development of the property will result in the substantial
alteration of grade or removal of natural vegetation, trees, shrubs, rack
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 exca.vation, filling, grading,
shaping, moving, soil correction, or general soil disruptions for the
purpose of maki.ng 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,
policies, 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, 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 Ciry goals and policies. Bank
material are those soils found in their natural undisturbed condition.
Section 1.4.G should be added to those definitions listed in Section 1.4 so that as added
it reads as follows:
H. Vegetation - All plant growth includi.ng trees, shrubs, mosses, and
grasses.
Section 2.5.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 °!o and 40 � 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 law.
Enacted and ordained into an Ordinance this 1�venry-first da.y of February, 1995.
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCII,
CITY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
By
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
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C�YL��uI ►�! Il:��ii��:�-�- :YY.
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Febniary 3, 1995
To: Mayor, City Couacil and City Adminis
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative. Ass' 'i� '
Subject: Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance Revisions
DISCUSSION
In October, the City Couacil had requested that the Planning Commission begia
consideration of a number of Ordinaace revisions, including potential revisions to the Critical
Area Overlay District Ordinanoe. City Council was concerned with Modified Site Plaa
Reviews that were not receiving Planning Commission �view. Council was aLso concerned
that there was not s�ecific language in the oniinance to address those potential developments
that might be proposed 1 w the established bluffline. �
The Planning Commission discussed this item in November to pmvide Joha Uban _:
with direction on drafting new language. In Dacember and January,: the Planning
(,_ _,� Commission held public hearings to c:onsider Ondinance Amendments to�the CAO Ordinance.
• The Planning Commission's recommendation is proposing three changes, as follows: �
1. Section 2.3.0 - Modifications - Tbis section proposes additional ]anguage that defines
when a Modified Site Plan may not proceed dire�tly 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 prnposed that defines "Substantial
Alteration", as used in the newly pmposed exceptions to Section 2.3.C, as explained
above.
3. Section 2.S.A - Site Plan Approval Standards - This sedion is pmposed to be
reworded so that the application of the CAO standards applies to the areas which are
below the established bluffliae, as requested by Council.
The Planning Commission was aware that the new definition 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 Couacil. 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.
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In the Planning Commission recommendation that follows, the proposed changes are ..-� .�
shown in a-�-€e�� for words to be deleted and in a�loublined underlined format for `
new language. A copy of the Critical Area Overlay District Ordinaace is also attached.
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The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that City Couacil adopt
Amendments to the Critical Area Overlay Distric� Ordinance as follows:
Section 2.3.0 - Modifications
C. Modifications. In the case of a minor development aad/or change involving a
single family dwelling, and if the site plans conform to the st�ndards of the Critical
Area Overlay District Ordinance, the City Administrator shall bring the request to the
atxention of the City Council at its next regular meeting following receipt of an
application for Critical Area Ordinaace consideration. The City Council shall review
such request and may, if it so determines, exempt the applicant fmm complying with
aay inappropriate requirements of this Ordinance. �
' P�ccentions•
�.€.
�, �Vlovement of earth. bv gradins, which �esults �in a cut:or fill in excess:
4f five feet (S'1 at anv noint on the subiect nranertv. .�--�
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b When develonment of the nronertv will result in the substantial
�lteration of erade or removal of natural ve�etation. trees, sluvbs. rock
outcmupin�s. water course. or scenic amenities. � �
Section 1.4 Definitions
g. Substantial Alteration - Earth work that involves 100 or more bank fin
�itul cubic vards of fill materials for the excavation. filling, gradine,
shanin�. movine. soil can+e�tian, or eeneral soil disnrotions for the
nuroose of makin� imnrovements to the mm�ertv or facilitatine
develonment of the vronertv is allowed. with review bv the PlanninQ
Commissian and Citv Council, found to be in keenin� with the eoals.
nolicies. and general intent of the Citv. and faund to be in comnliance
with all avnlicable Citv. Countv. State ar Federdl. reavlations. Earth
work that involves less than 100 bank (in situl cubic vards for
excavatioa. filline. �radin�, shanine, moving, or eeneral soil disrnntion
is allowed bv the Citv, with review bv the Citv Council. onlv when all
work is verformed consistent with Citv �oals and nolicies. Bank
material are those soils found in their natural undisturbed condition.
h. Vegetation - All plant growth including trees, shrubs, mosses, and ..
grasses.
.. --.' Sectioa 2.5 - Site Plan Approval Staaclards
a. No development shall be permitted on slopes betweea 12 % and 40 °b or
below the bluffline to the Mississi�i River unless the applicant shall
prove that the following conditions are met. �
Consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding amendments to
the Critical Area Overlay Distdct Ordinaace. If the City Council desires to implement the
recommendation of tlie Planning Commission, they should pass a motion adopting Ordinaace
No. _, AN ORDINANCB ANffi�TDING ORDINANCB NO. 403.
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GSritica2 Area Ordinance changes
Canduct Pu.blic Hearing. Adake �
recommendations to Cauncil on changes to
Critical Area Ordinance. -
C. John t3han
There were a number of issues still to be ar�solved regarding changes to the GYitical Area
Urdinance. Thesc include the dcfinitran of "sabstantiat" alt�:ration or rcmoval af nah�ra2
vegetation.... and some direction on how to restrict develapment below the blufflines while
maintaining site lines.
Belaw is suggested tanguage to the Critical Area Ordinance. �i�� words aze deleted from
the ordinance, �� wards are additions to the ordittance.
SECTION 2.3.0 - Modi�icaxians
Section 2.3.0 should be changed to include the following:
C. Madifications. In the case of a minor develapment ancUor change involving a single family
dwelling, and if the site plans conform to the si�dards of #he Criticai Area 4verlay Disiriet
Ordinance, the City Administrator shall bring the request ta the attention of the City Council at
its nex� regular meering follawing receipt of an apptication for Critical Area 4rdinance
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consideration. The City Cauncil shall review such request and may, if it so determines, exempt
the a,ppIicant from camplying with any inapprapriate requirements of this Ordinance.
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The word "substantial" in item (2.) above needs to be defined ta some standard so that everyone
has a cteaz understanding of what "substantial" means, Below is suggested language to be :
inciuded in tho definitians section of thc Critical Arca Ordinance: �
. l Section 1.4 �3efir�itions.
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f� �. Vegetation - All plant growth inclading trees, shrubs, masses, and grasses.
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There may be areas in the City atong the iviississippi River Bluffs belaw ths biuff iine where the
land has reached a plateau sa as to permit residential development. The City is concerned that
this type of development be strietiy regulated sa as nat to caus� significant damage ta the bluffs
themselves or to intrude on the site lines af residential uses above the bluff.
In order to regulate this type of development the City may want to madify Section 2.5 af the
Czitical Area Ordinance ta read:
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A. No development shall be,permitted on siopes between 12°lo and 40%������'��'`±��
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, h��#��e.,��i;�,.#�<�4�,`����;�:�� unless the applicant shall prave that the fallowing
conditions are met:
The pmvisions that follow shoutd then be s�a�fficient to deal with residential develapment b�low
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 alear up the reqwirements to the Critica.l Area.`4rdinance, you
should recommend their adoption by the City Council.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKO'iA Ct3UN'i'Y, MINNESOTA
flRDINANCE NO. I74
CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT ORDTNANCE
Codified as Ordinance No. 4(}�
An�Ordinance pzomoting•the health, safety, and welfare of the Citiz�ns of
Mettdata Heights, Minnesota, by amending the Zot13.t1g Ord3nanCe� adopting new
sectians, creating a site p2anning requirement therein.
x. GENERAL PROVISiONS
1.1 Findings. The City oE�Mendota Heights �inds that.the Mississippi R3ver
Corridor within the Metrapolitan�Area and the City 3s a unique and
valuable lacal, state, regiorial, and national resowrce. The Ri.ver is
an essential elemeist in the 1.ccal, reg%na3., s�ate, and aaa�i.anal trans-
portati:an, sewer and water, and recreat%n system, and serves itaportant
biologiaal and .ecologica]. functions. The prevent3.on and aii.t3.gation oE
irreversible damage ta this zesource and the p�eservation and enhancement
af its natural, aesthetic, cultural, and histioric values is in
£urtherance af the health, safety, and general.welfare of the City. �
1.2 Purpose �ind'Zntent. Zt is the purpose and intent,of this Ordinance ta
grevent anci nt�ttigate irreversib2e damage� tc► this t�n3.que� sta#.e, local;
reqiana�;. an�,. nat�tona3. reso�ce to p�e�ersre and enhanae its values to
the public and'grotect and preserve the system as an essential e3ement in
the City's transpor�ation, sewer and�water, and recreational. systems'in
• accordanae with the following pol�cies:
A. The M;ississippi River Carridor sha11 be managed as a multi-
purpose public resaurce by contin:uing use •of the ri.vear .
channe2 'far transpartation, cant3.nu3.ng��use of certain areas
for fleetinq, for river tr�nsportatian, canserving the
scenia, enviranaten�a3., recreatiana3, mineral, ecanomic,
anl.tural, and bistaric resources and functians of the River
Gorridor•and providing �or the cantinv,ation of development
of a variety of urban uses within the Ri.ner Corridor.
B. The Mississipp'
cansistent wa.t
dav�iopcaent an
development of
z River Corridor shall be managed in a manner
h its natural aharacteristics and its existing
d in aacardance with regiana2 p3ans far the
the Metsopoli�an Area. ,
G. The Mississippi River Corridar shall be managed in accardanae
wi.th �he Cri�ical. Areas Act of 1973, the Minnesota Environmental
Policy Act oE 1973, and the Governor's Critiaal Area Designa�i.an
Order, F.�cecu�ive 4rder No. 79-I9, dated Noveinber, 1976, and
other applicable state and federal laws.
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1:3 - Establishment of Critical Area Overlay District. A Critical Area Overlay �•�
District with its attendant regulations is hereby established as part of � �i
the Zoni.ng Ordinance of Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The Di.strict shall
overlay the Zoning Districts established by Ordinance No. 401 adopted
August 6, 1974, so that any parcel of land lying in the Overlay District
shal]: 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 requisements established by other applicable�ordinances and r�gulations
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 requi.rements 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. Clearcutting - The felli.ng of substantially all trees and/or
vegetation in �n area at one time. •
C. Development - The construction, installation, or alteration of
any structure, the extraction, clearing, or other alteration of
terrestrial or aquatic veqetation, land, or the course current
or cross section of any water body or water course or the division t l,{'
of land into two parcels, � '?
D. Erosion - The general process by which soils are �emoved by flowing
surface or subsurface water or wind.
E. Sedimentation - The process of depositing materials from a liquid.
F. Slope - The incline 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 Distxict 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 in the office of the Zoning Administrator
``""' and shall be available for inspection and copying. �
II ' SITE PLANNING REQIIIREMENTS
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 Si.te Plan Applicati.on. A wri.tten applicat%on for site p].an approval
sha3l be fi.Ied wi#:h the Zaning Aduti.nistratar contain.ing evidence adequate
ta shaw that the proposed use wil]. conform with the standards set forth
in th:i.s Ordinance. Fifteen {I5} sets of e3.early legibie blue ar black
l�i.ne copies or drawings and required information shall be subtuit�ed to
�he Zoning Acimi.nistrator. .
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2.3 Site Plan Contents.
� A. Szte plan shail be prepared to a scale apprapria�e ta the size of
� the project and suitahle far �he review to be p�rfarated.
B. The following i.nforutatian sha2.]. be provided in the si�e plan:
l. Zocation of the property� includinq sezch irifor�nation as the
name and numbers of adjoining roads, rai].reads, e.�cisting
subdiva.sions, or other lan�cimarks.
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2.• The name and address�af the owner(s) or deve].aper(s), the
sec�ion,�tawnship, range, north�point, date, azrd scaie of
drawings, and nurnber c►f sheets.
3. Existing�topography as indicated on a cantour map having a' '
contonr interval�no greatez than tw� {2j feet per aont:our; �
the can�our map shall alsa cleazly d�lineate aay bluff Iine;
� all str�ams, including in�exmi�tent streains•and'��wales,
rivers, • Yratex hodies, and wetiands I.ocated oa the site. -
� 4. A plan de2ineating the e�cisting drainage af the wa.ter
setting forth in which directian the v�olume,�a�hd at what
rate ths storna water is aonveyed from the site in settinc}
for�h thase�areas on the site where storm water colleats
and is gradually,percalated inta the ground or slcrwly
released ta stream or lake. � . �
5. A descri.ption af the soiZs on the site includsng a map
ind3cating sail types by areas to be dis�urbed as well as
`� "a soil.repart caataining infarmatioa on the suitability af
the soils for the type of development proposed and for the
type of sewage disposal propased and describing any remedial
s�eps ta'be taken by the develaper to render �he sails
sui�alile. A].1 areas proposed far grading shal.l be identified
by sail �ype, bath as ta sail type af ex3.sting top soil and
soil type of �he new contour. The loc.ati.on . and e�ent of any
erosian areas sha2i be included in the soils desaription.
''`� 6. A descri.ption of �he fl.ora and fauna, whi.ch occupy the site or
are occasionally found thereon, setting forth with�detail
those areas where unique.plant or animal speca.es ma� be found
an the site_
7. A deseription of any features, buildings, or areas which are
of historic signi�icance.
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8. A map indicatinct praposed finished gradi.nq shown at
cantours at the same intervals proposed above or as
required ta clearZy andicate the relationshi.p oi propased
ch,anges to exis�ing topography arid xema3.aing fea�Gures.
9. A 3andsaape plau drawn to an appmpria�e-scale inaluding
dimeas%ns, distauce,•loaation, type, size, and descr#�ption
.of all existing vege�Gatian, aZearly�locating and describing
any vegetation propased far rempval and all propased land-
scape �naterials which�wiil. be.added ta this site as gart
o� the devel.opa�ent. �
10. A propased drainage pian of the developed s3.te�delineating
in which directi.an, v�olume, an:d at what rate storYn water
wil.l. be canveyed fronx the site and setting farth the areas
, of the site where storm water will be allowed to collect
' arzd gradual.Iy percolate intc �he soil, or be s3owly released
to stream or lake. The plan shall, also set £orth hyda:auli.a�
cagacity of a3.1 structures to be c�onstructed or e�cisting �
structures ico be uti.lized, including volume or halding ponds
•and desi.gn • s�oz�as. �
11. An eros3.on a�d sedim�antat%n control plan indicat.ing the type,
location, and necessa�:y technical i.nformat3.on on c:ontrai `. �
measures•to be taken both dnring and after constructian including `���
� a statement w�pres:sing the calculated antia3pated grass sts3.I `-'
loss expressed in tons/acres/year both during and after � .
construction.
12.� The proposed size, aligriment, height, and in�ended use of any
structures to be ereated ar 3ocates�.on the site.
13. A clear delinea.tion of aIl areas which shall be paved or
suxtaced including a descriptian of the surfacing material to
lse used. �
14. A description of the method to be provided for vehicular and
pedestra.an aacess to the propased develap�nent and public aacess
to the river and/or public river view op,portunities ba�h before
and after daveZopment;.a deseription of the development's
impact on e�c�%.sting v�.ews af and along the river.
15. A descri.ption of all,parking facili�ies to be prov3.ded as part
�^• of the deve].opment of the site incZuding an analysis af parking
needs genera�ed by the pro,posed development.
16. A delineatian of the area or areas to be dedicated for pu}ilic use.
17. A delineation af the l.ocation and amounts of excavated sails to
be stored on the site during canstructian. ;��:••:� .
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I8. Any, other informa�.ion perti.nent to that particular project which
in the apinion af the inspectar or applicant is necessary or
helpful for �he review of the project_
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Madifiec3 si�e plans 1 be requ�i.zed for si �i1g dwelli.ngs
prapased to be construct platte s in develo,psnents which
have received prior site plan r vals anci shall be required �or
the extension, eniargem , change or teration of �cisting
residential struc s and accessary struc es thereto. Such
modified sit ans sha31 contain any�af the e2 een site plan
elc�men s requaxed by �he CX►de Enforcemen� OfE3,cer.
Procedure.
2.4 {I} Aeferral, to 1�Ta�i "x��mut�.-ssitsn o in Administrator
shall �,�er-�site pl s to th Planning C7ommission.
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2.4 (2) Planning Comxaission_ Notice �nd Hear3ng on Site P],an. The
Blanning Cammissian�shail hold a publia hear3ng aifording an
opportunity for all F►arties interested to be heard and shall
give not iess tfian ten (].0? �.ys nor more than thirty (30)
days notice of the time and place of such hearing pub].ished
in the designated legal newspaper far the Ca.ty, and such �
notice sha21 conta�i.n ai descriptian af the 3and and the p%posed•
use. At least ten (10) days before the hearing, �he Planni.ng
Cam�issi.on shal.i ueaii an identi.cai notice ta the owner or
owners af the property in quest3.on and ta each o� the property
� owuezs ws.thi.n three hext�dred fiEty {354} feet of the outside
• boundaries of the Iand described in the site plan. Faiiure of
the Planninq Commissian to mai].�such not�.ce ar failure of the
praperty awners ta receive said�notice shall not 3.nvali.date the
proceedings. Within sixty. (60) days after the date of �re£erence
by �he Counci.3,. the P1,,3nning �Coaunissian shall a�aTce a written
repart to the'Council�stat3.ng i�s findings and recoiarnendations.
2.4 (3} The Coungil shall hold a public hearing �va.thin .th3.rty (30) days
after the receip� af the report and recommendation of the
Planning Comm.�.ssion. If the Planning Qommission fails to make
a report to.�he Councii wi.thin sixty (60) days after the
referral a€ the site plan, the Casincil shail hold a pubiic
hearing wi�h3.n thirty •(30) • days aftear the expiratian of said
si�cty {60) day periad. Fa�t•lure ta receive a repart from the
Planning Co�n.i.ssion as herein provided shall not invalidate the
proceedi.ngs or ac�ion of the Council. The Cotznei2 sha12 give
not I,ess than five (5) days nor more than' thirty (30) days
xnailed notice of the t3.me and pZace of such hearing to the
owner or awners of the property in questa.on and to each of the
property ownexs with3.n three hundred fifty (350) £eet af the
outsi.de boundaries of the 3.and describec3 in the site p1.an.
Failure of the property owners �o receive the notice shall not
inva].idate the proceedings. At the ti.me of the hearing, the
Coun,cil may take final action upan the site p].an or aiay
cont3.�ue the hearing fram ti.me i.o time £or further investigation
and heari.ng. The Council may a1.so request further infarmation
and report from the Plannir►g Commiss9.on.
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Any proposed amendment to the procedure section of this Ordinance,
or any other proposed amendment to this Ordinance, may be referred �_..�
to the Planninq Commission for its consideration and reoommendations
2.5 Site Plan Approval Standards. Qnless a variance from the strict application
of the provisions of this Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance is
granted, no site plaa which.fails to satisfy the following standards shall
be approved by the�City Council: �
A.• No development shall be permitted on slopes between•12$ - 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 development 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 biew of the developed slope'from the river and opposite
river bnnk is oompatible with.the natural appearance of the !,"-
undeneloped:.slope, oompatible with any historic areas nearby, ",�
compatible with the view from historic areas, including the �
•Fort Snelling viewshed protection area, and oompatible with
surrounding.architectural fea�ures. To the maximum extent
possib3.e, the use of natural devices, including vegetation
management, shall be preferred over the construction of
artificial devices, including culverts, holdinq ponds, walls •
and terracirig. � '
5. �111 structures other than buildings and roadway surfaces, but
� including retaining walls should oomply with the following
design standards:
a: retaini.ng 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, pil5ngs, tiebacks, metal retaining
walls, and pre-cast or cast in place concrete retai.ning
walls is specifically prohi.bited.
d. the minimum space between terraces and retaining walls
shall be twenty (�0) feet.
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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 Engi.neer.
CITY OF MENDOT� HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 175
AN ORDINANCE 1�MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 403
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota,
ordai.ns as follows : . �
Section 1. Ordinance No. 174, codified as Ordinance No. 403
entitled "Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance" is hereby•amended
i.n the following respects:
A. Paragraph 2.3.0 of Section II thereof is hereby ameuded
in its entixety 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 involvi.ng a siugle family dwelli.ng, arid
if the site plans conform to the standards of the .
Critical Area Overlay District Ordi.nance, the City .
Administrator shall bring the request to the attention
of the City Council at its next regular meeting fol— .
lowi.ng receipt of an application for Critical Area _�
nrdinance comsideration. The City�Council shall review
'snch. request and may, i:f it so determines; exempt the .:
applicaat.•from complying with�any inappropriate require-
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B. Paragraph 2.4(1) of Section II thereof is hereby amended
i.n its entixety so that as so amended said paragraph 2.4(1)
shall read as follows: � .
.2.4 (1) Referral to Planni.ng Commi.ssion: Except as
otherwise provided in'paragraph 2.�.0 above,�the
Zoni.ng Administrat�or shall refer all site.plans to
Planni.ng C6mmission. �
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� Section 2. This Ordi.nance shall be in.full force and effect
from and after its publication according to� law. .
Enacted and ordained into an ordinance this 2nd day of September ,
1980.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
BY /�"L��/�lc o���
Robert G. I,ockwood
ATTEST: Mayor
athleen M. wanson •
'ty Clerk
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7. No septic tanks shall be placed within the Criticai Area.
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8. In no case shall slopes with a natural slope in e�caess af
forty i40? ,percent be developed. .
B. During construction and un�.i.l suc�. time as final aontrol measures
are fully implemented and establ.ished, adequate deveiopment
practiaes wi].l be mainta3ned to insure that gross sbil Iasses
{expressed in terms of tAns per acre per year} shail not exceed
five {5? tpns pex acre per year duzing canstructian, or twa {2}
tans per acre per year during construction when the site is
adjacemt to a water body or wafer aourses; and ane-haZ� (�? �n�
per acre per year after the construc�ion activita.es are aomgleted
as calculated in aacordance with the following LTniform Soil�Lass
Equa�ion:
The Universal Soa.2 I�oss Equatioa is repzesented as foliaws:
A= R x C x R x LS
where:
R equals the amount of rainfall enezgy available
• in one average year • .
C equa2s the eifect vegetation has in zestraining
soi1. loss
K equals the ability particular soil types have ta
resist the energy of flowing water
LS equals the effect the slape of the Iand has in
inareasinq soi.l %ss by causing flowi.ng water ta
move faster
A equals the ne� average annual sail. loss.
C. Wetlands and other water bod3.es shall not be used as primary
sediment traps during or after construction.
D. The praposed development wi21 treat andJor otherwise con�ral
the quali.ty and rate of run-aff to avaid any seriaus deleterious
affect. The drainage and storm water retention plans will be
subject to the approval of the City Engineer. In no case
shall the development increase the rate of run-ofi.
E. The development is consistent wi.th the reasonable presercration
o� the view of the river corridar from o�her praperties and
by the publia and the wal.Iing ofP of va.ews of the river
corr3.dor from other properties and public right-of-ways has
been minimized.
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F. Erosion protection measures shall make maximwn use of natural �-.,
in place vegetation rather than the placing of new vegetation. i;
on-site as erosion control facilities. The use'of natural
erosion control devices shall be preferred to the maxi.mum
extent over the construction of ar�ificial dra3nage devices,
includi.ng culverts, holding pa}�ds, and ditches.
G. The development shall be lxated in such a manner as to
minimize the removal of vegetation and alteration of the
natural topography, however i.n no case shall the following
standards be exceeded: '
1. 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 li.mitati.on for residential development shall be
tw�o (2)• stories. In areas zoned ,commercial, the height• �
limitation 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, s�torm water run-off, utility i��'
access, and similar structures shall be designed to be ' -
mainta�.ned, cleaned out, and otherwise operated without
requiring the crossing of undeveloped larlds in excess of
eiqht (8) percent slopes with motorized heavy maintenance
vehicles and equipsnent such as �lldozers, 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 perniitted.
2. Selective cutti.ng 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 dama ed trees that �"�'� '
g present safety.hazards; .
b. Pruning understory vegetation, shrubs, plants, bushes,
grasses, or from harvesting crops, or cutting suppressed
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trees oz trees less than four i.nahes in diameter a�
breast height.
L. The applicant shal:l demanst:rate that the typ�s and densities of
land use proposed shaZ.l be suited ta the site and soil. conditians
and si�al.l not present a threat to the maintezianee af the ground
wa��,r quality, a potential increase in maintenance cos�s oE
utilities, parking areas, or raads, ancl sha�� not be'subject to
problems due to soil liuti.tation, inc].uding, but nat lim5t.ted to,
soil beara.ng stre.ngth, sh'r3nk/swe].l potential, ana excessive
frost moveuaent. . �
M. QuaLity of water �,zn-p�€ and w�ter infiltzated�ta the water tabl.e
or aquafer sha].l be as hiqh after develo,p�nent as i� was before
develogmen� of the site.
N. Al1 deve].opment, drainage,•and grad3.ng plans sha3.1 be reviewed
by the City Enqineer a�d other advisars as the Planning �iss3.on
ar C�ty Cbunca.l may direct priar to action by that body. The
City Gauncil may reqiiire addit%nal. canditions to be met and/ar
revisions in t,he plans to conform ta the standards and intent oE
this Ordin�nce_ .
O. ' The canduct af a31 grad:ing, 3andscapi,nq, structure. p�acemeatr and
street rauting sha7.1 be eonsistent with atici ta the m�cimum �ictent
3.n furtherance oE the goals and poli�cies•for the develapment af
the River Caracidoz as adapted by the City Qonncil af Mendota':Heights.
IZI Fi;IiTER CRt}SSINGS
3.1 Utili.ty Eacilities. •Utility crossings a� the Critical Area Carridcr ar
, rout3.ng within the Corridor shal]. meet the followi.ng standards:
A. Underground p3.acing of the utility facility si�al.l be :required
unless econo�i.c, technalogical, and l:and'�aharacteristic €actors
make underqround placeu�ent nnfeasib2e.. E�canomic considerations
al.oae sha],l na� be made .the majar detenoinant reqardinq feasibility.
� 8. Overhead ctoss3.ngs,.� if requi.z�ed, shaZl meet the fo].].owiang criteria:
1. The crossing shall be adjacent ta or part of an existing
utility coxridaz, including bridge or overhead utili.ty lines.
2. Right-of-way clearance shall be kept to a minimum.
3. The crassing shall }�e sub.jec� to the site planning review as
set forth �i..n Ariicle II.
C. U�ili.ty sub-statians sha31 be subject to the fo2lowx.ng s�andards:
].. New sub-stations or refurbishment of �xista.ng sub-s�atians
shall be compatibie in heights, scale, building materials,
landscaping, and signin.g with the surround3.ng natural. envaxon-
mentaZ•or ].and uses, Screening by natural means is encouraged
and should be campa�ible with the surraunding enviranmen�.
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2. All development, drainage, and grading plans shall be �-.
reviewed by the City Engineer and other advisors as the t
Planning Couunission 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 confozm to the st�ndards and intent'of this
Ordinance.
D. Pipelines and underground uiility facilities shall be subject
to the Eollowing standards: ,
l. All pipelines and underground facilities shall be subject
to site planning requir'ea�ents as set Eorth in•Article II.
2. All underground piacing of utility facilities and pipelines
shall.be followed by revegetation and rehabilitation to
the oonditions which existed on-site prior to develo�nent.
3.2 Public and Private R�oads an,d Railways. New roads and railways crossing the
Critical Area Oorridor or routed wi.thin the Critical Area Corridor shall
meet the following standards: •
A. Roads and rai.lways shall be constructed to minimi.ze impact
on the n,atural terrai.n and natural landscape. �
B. All roads and railways.shall be subject to the site planning
review� se� forth in Article �II. : j; ���''
IV EXISTING USES
4.1 Existing Structures. Existing structures, the lxation, or:the use of
which is inconsistent with this Ordinance or the Critical Areas Designation
Order shall not be eligible for any per�nit.qranted by the City for expan-
sion, change of use, renewal of existing pernii.t, ar building permit, unless�
the following criteria are met:.. �
A. The applicant shall provide and ma3.ntain adequate screening
'� of the�structure fram�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 Si ns.
A. Advertising signs are�prohi.bited 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 ,.;r��'-�
cannot be uiewed from the highway due to natural vegetation or �.�
existing buildings.
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B. A7.1 advertising signs ,pez�mitted within the CriticaZ Area outs�.de
the area set foz�h i.n 4.2A shaZi canfaxm ta the pravisians af
Ordinance Na. 44�..
1. Views of the water fram vis�as and public roads shall
not be impaired by the plaaement of business or adver-
tising signs.
' 2. Advertising ss.gns ueay be %eated anly on the bluff side
�of public transportatian routes which are paralle]. and
adjaaent to the river tront.
C. Al1 advertis5,ng signs, the location of whiah is not in canformaizce
wi�,h this section are deemed nanconforming uses and shall be
removed within seven (?) years af the effecta.ve date of this
Ordinanae. '
4.3 Vegetatian. Within the Critical Area and sgecifically on 2an�ci farty {40) '
feet la�ndward of the bluffline, the following standards shall apply:
A. Clear cutting, exaept for any authaarized public ser�iaes such as
roads and utiliti.es, si3a].Z nat be permitted. _
B. Selective cu�ting of �rees ia excess of four (4� inches in diameter
at breast he�.ght i.s per�nitted pz+ovided t.�iat cuttixiq is spaaed 3.n
seaeral cutting operations and s caantiauous xaree cover is a�intained,
• uni.ntarrupted by large openings. In cases where the exi.sti.�ig tree
cover has bee.n interrupted by large openings�iri•the past, selective
cutt.ing sho�zl.d be performed so as to maintain a aontix�uous tree
. cover 3n the remaining w�ooc�ed aareas.
C. The abave cutting provisions will nat be deemed to prevent:.
l. Ti�e remaval of diseased or insect infestei� trees, oz of
xotten or damaged trees that present safety h�azards;
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•2. Pruning understory vegetation: shrubs, plants, bushes,
grasses, ar fram harvesting crops, or cutting suppzessed
trees or �arees less than four (4) inches in diameter at
breast hei.ght.
V VARIANCES.
5.1 Purpose. The Council may grant variances from the striat application o£
the prava.sions of this 4rd3.nance and impose candi�ians and safeguards in
the variances so granted in. cases where �here are pr,ac�ical diEficu].ties
ar particalar hardships necessarily involved �,n the �nanner i.n which the
strict letter of the regulations�of �his Ordinance are carried out.
�•2 Applicata.ons. A written application for a variance shall be fi.led wi.th
the Zoning Administratar and shall cantain evidence adequate ta shoia the
exceptional condit:ians and the peculiar and practicai diffi.cu2ties cla�.aied
as the basis for �Ghe variance. Fif�een (15) sets of clearl.y legilile, blue
ar black lined copies or drawings and required informa�ion shall be subu�itted
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to the Zoning Administrator and shall be accompanied by a receipt from� •
the City Clerk evidencing the payment of all requised•variance fees �
for processing, as set forth in Section 6.1 and the�bond, when required
by Oouncil, in 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 dommi.ssion for
study concerning the effect of the proposed variance upon the O�mprehensive
Plan and on the character and value oE the Critical Area Overlay District,
and for its recommendation to the Counc3l for the granting of such variance
from the strict application of the pirovisions of the Critical Area Overlay,
District Ordinance so as to re�.ieve such difficulties or hardships to'the
degree considered reasonable without i.mpairing the intent.and purpose of
the Critical Area Overlay Ordinance and the Qomprehensive Plan. The
planninq Cp�j,ssion shall recommend such conditions related to the variance
as it may deem advisable.
5.4 Variance.Approval Standax�ds. In considering applications for variance under
this Ordinance, the Qouncil shall consider the advice and recammendations of
the Planning Commission and may grant variance from the strict application
of the provisibns 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 prope"rty.
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 Sa�e area of the.district.
C. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the public
. • 3nterest or damaging to the rights of other persons or to
property values in the neighborhood.
D. The granti.ng 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 determination by the City Council that
conditions warranti.ng 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, the Cauncil may take . aati.ort without further awaitinq stzch
recommendat3.an: � �
5.7 Revocatian. A violation of any conditian set for�h•or requixed by the Citg
Council in grantinq a variance sha1.1 be a violation a£ this Ordinance and
automatically tezminate ths variance. A variance sha12 become�null. and
void one year after i� was granted, unless u4ade use of within the year oar
suah longer period presaribed by the Ca.ty Ctiuncil.
VI FEES
6.1 Base Fee. Tb defaray admi.r�istrative cos�s for the processing� o� site pl.an
appli.cat3.ans, or variance appli.aatians, a base fee. of t)ne Hundred Dollars
($1Q0.00) per applicati.on shall be paid by all apglicants.
6.2 Ar3ditional Cx►sts. In order to defray the additianal costs of processing
said applicat.ians, a21 app],icants sha11 pay the tof.al cost a€ s�aff andfor
consulta.ng time spent exclusively ixt reni,ewfng the'request and/or in
processing materials for the applicant's req�zest, pins ,a7.1 materia2 costs
for said�request. � • •
6.3 inal.uded Ma.t�ers.
A. •,Materi.als" shal2 .inal.ude, but not be 3i�nited f�a m.aP�, 9r�P�:
, cha�rts, drawinqs, etc., and all prin�ing ar reproduction of the
same. .
. B. "Sta�f atacl/or consulting time" sha].1 inc].ude any and al]. time spent
•� 3n e.i.ther researahing �ar ar actual praduction of matexials.
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C. The haur2y raGe far "staff andjaz cansulting time" sha1.I be estab-
, lished and maae available�to the applicant by the City Clerk pr%r
to the production of any materi.a2s, and the app3icant shal.l be
given a reasanable estai.mate of projected time and/or material cast.
5.4 De sit. Fees sh�.3 be paid at the •�ime app7.3.catiori� are f3.Ied with the
City Clerk and are not refundable unless the application is withdrawn pr%r
to referral to the Pianning t�aunission. A depas3.t ta.caver staff or
aon`sulting time and ma�eria].s will be estimated and required by t:he City
Cierk at the titne the base Eee�is paid, Any portion a� the deposit nat
spen� to defray the above�nentianed costs S�ii � refunded to the applicant
withi.� thixty (30) days after #:he application process has been campleted,
Any actual.�costs in: excess of tYie deposit shall be payable within thirty (30)
days after receipt of �Ghe billing. •
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VII� MISCELLAN�OUS MAT�'ERS
7.1 Inter-Communi�G�Review. In all cases where any proposed development or action
abuts an adjacent municipaiity, that mun3.cipa3.ity shaZi be �ormal.2y notified
of the proposed development o� action and given the opportunity to review
and ca�ent on the groposaZ. Suah notification as reqtxired in Section 2.4,
shall be mailed to the Ca.ty Clerk of the abutting muniaipali.ty.
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5ec�ion 2. This Ord�:nance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its publication accorcli.ng to Yaw. .
Enacted and ordained into an Ordi.nance this.20th day of May, 1980.
CITY COiJNCIL
CITY OF MENDO'PA HEIQiTS
. ��4 r �v �7�"^'�
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
ATTEST:
thleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1VIIIVIO
Fe ruary 17, 1995
To: Mayor, City Council and City Adminis
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis�
Subject: North Urban Trail - Request by County for City Position on Trail
DISCUSSION
On December 6, 1994, the Dakota County Board adopted their Resolution No. 94-914
which requested that their staff seek input from the Cities involved in the North Urban
Regional Trail (NUR'1� program with respect to the development of a regional trail through
their jurisdictions. (Please see attached Resolution No. 94-914.)
The County is requesting that we place this item before the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the City Council so that we may forward our ofF'icial position, in the form
of a resolution, on the trail proposal. Copies of the Master Plan are included in your packet.
The County's resolution states that regional designation is needed before any
construction may occur and that local funds not be used for this project. Regional or federal
funds would therefore have to be used, and there is some concern that these funds would _
require "regional standards" that may mean trail widening, flatteni.ng and other enhancements
of our existi.ng trail in Valley Park. These impacts are not known at this time. (Please see
Figure 6 in the development plan. )
The plan, as it is proposed, has incorporated our earlier suggestions to the County,
including having the trail along the south edge of the Highway 110 Frontage Road instead of
through the neighbors front yards. For this reason, the plan has generally avoided
controversy from within Mendota Heights.
The Parks and Recreation Commission felt that we should not formally bless the plan
until such time as more details are known, particularly the potential impacts to Valley Park.
However, the Commission also felt that there is general support for the North Urban
Regional Trdil and that it provides some benefits to our residents. (In Appendix C of the
attached development plan, there are two letters from Mendota Heights to Dakota. County
stati.ng our position, dated Apri121, 1994 and August 2, 1994.)
RECONIMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission directed staff to draft a proposed resolution for
consideration by City Council stating general supgort for the proposed regional trail subject
to determination of the potential impact to Valley Park Trail, as it is proposed.
ACTION REQUIRED
Review the plan and the proposed resolution. If the City Council desires to adopt the
Parks and Recreation Commission's general support of the North Urban Regional Trdil,
subject to concerns about Valley Park, they should pass a motion adopting Resolution No.
95-_, A RESOLUI'ION OF G�TLRAT SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH URBAN
REGIONAL TRAII..
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY,1bIINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 95-
A RESOLUTION OF GF.NERAT. SUPPORT
FOR THE NORTH URBAN REGIONAL TRAIL
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights and its Parks and
Recreation Commission have assisted the Dakota County Physical Development Division in its
planni.ng pmcess for the North Urban Regional Trail; and
VV]H�REEAS, a Master Plan has been prepared by Dakota County for the implementation
of the North Urban Regional Trail; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County has requested the official position of the City of Mendota
Heights with respect to the North Urban Regional Trail Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County Resolution No. 94-914 resolves that the proposed trail not
be constructed until regional designation for such a trail is approved by the Metropolitan Council
and that local funds not be used for its construction; and
WHEREAS, Regional designation may require standards and specifications for trail
width, grades, curvatures, and slopes that are not present in the City's existing Valley Park
Trail, proposed to be a component of the proposed regional trail; and
WHEREAS, the unpact to Valley Park Trail cannot be l�own at this time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Mendota Iieights that there is general support of the North Urban Regional Trail Master P1an
and that this proposed regional trail is a benefit to the City of Mendota Heights and its residents,
subject to determi.nation of the proposed regional trail.'s impact to Valley Park.
BE IT FCTRTHER RESOLVED, the City Council directs staff to work with the Dakota
County Physical Development Division to determine the proposed regional trdil's impact to
Valley Park and to further define the proposed improvements necessary for the North Urban
Regional Trail.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21st day of February, 1995.
ATTFST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCII.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
DA KOTA COUNT Y
January 20, 1995
DiViSION OF PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
14955 GALAXIE AVENUE
DEPARTMENTS OF —
• ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
• HIGHWAYS
• PARKS
• SURVEY
• OFFICEOFPLANNING
Mr. Kevin Batchelder
Assistant Ciry Administrator
City of Mendota. Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mr. Batchelder:
LOUIS J. BREIMHURST, P.E.
OIRECTOR
(612)891-7005
FAX (612) 891-7031
APPLE VALLEY. MINNESOTA 55124-85�
During the past year, the Dakota County Office of Planning has worked with Barton Aschman Associates
in developing a proposed trail plaa to connect the cifies of Lilydale, Mendota�Heights, West St. Paul, and
South S� Paul. �
On Decemher 6, 1994, the Board of Commissioners directed staffto request input, in the form of a
resolution, from the affected cities and the school district. A copy of the Board Resolution has been
included for your informatioq as well as a copy of the Draft North Urban Trail Master Plan with written
comments in the appendix of the document.
We would appreciate if you would please have this item placed on the next City Council Meeting agenda.
Please have the plan reviewed by your Parks and Recreation Committee or Planning Commission as you
see fi� We would like to receive your official position oa the trail proposal, in the form of a resolution, by
March 1, 1995.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact the Offce of Planning at 891-
7030.
Sincerely,
�� �
Chantell Kadin, Physical Development Planner
OFFICE of PLANNING
cc: Commissioner pon Maher, District 2
Commissioner Patrice Bataglia, District 3
Brandt Richardsoq County Administrator
Jack Ditmore, Deputy Director, Physical Development Division
Barb Sclunidt, Parks Director
Ken Horns, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
Printed on Recycled Paper AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
BOARD OF COUNTY CCIMMISSIONERS
DAKOTA C4UNTY, MINNESOTA
DATE_December 6. 1994
RESOLUTION N0. 94-914
Mution by Commissioner R�.chards Seconded by Commissianer Maher
WHEREASt the Dakota County 8oard of Commissioners diceded siaff to develop pians %r aa east wesi conneciior�
between the Big Rivers Regianal Tratl and the South St, Pau! Rivecfront Trail; aad
WHERFAS� a Mas#er Plan for the North Urban Regional Trail was completed in June� 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Boatd af Commissioners released the Master Ptan as a draft for pubfic review on September 6, 1994;
and
VNHEREAS� a propedy noticed public information mesfing was held on September ?2, 1994 at the Wentworfh library in
West St Paul� with written comments axepted #hrough Odaber 24,1994.
NOW. THEREFtJRE. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dako#a CouMy Boand of Commissioners direds staff of the Physical
Ctevelapme� Oivision #a seek the input of the Cities af Mendata Heights, West S#. Paut� and South� St. Paui arxi Schooi
Distsict i97 with respect ta the devetapmerrt of a regionai trait through their jurisdidians and properties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDf That the Dakota Caunty Baard of Commissioners dicec�s stafi af tize Physical
Developmerrt Dtvision to propose regiona! destgnatton for a North Ucban RegIona! Trai! to the Metropatitas� Coundl,
which conneds the Big Rivers Regional Trail and the South 5`t. Paul Rivertront 7rail; and
BE iT FURTHER RESCILVED. That the proposed trail shati not be consttucted untii regionai designatton for such a trail is
�ppoaved by the Metropotitan Coancii; artet - ,
dE IT FURTHER RESCILVED� Tttat tocal fuMis shatl not be requir+ed as a part of the funding for a North Urban Tcai�; and
BE IT FURTHER RES4LVED� That represeMatives of Dakota Courity work with legislators and other interrested persons
to secure designation of a North Urban Trail as a regional Vail in the metropolitan system.
YES
Harris
l4�her
�ifig�ii
Richard:
Tumer
.fenten
toeding
Siate of Minnesota
County af Dakat�
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Harris
Mshe�
BAti9�li
Richards
Tvrner
Jensen
Laeding
NO
I. Joan L. Kendall. Clerk to the Board of the County of Dakota, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the
foc�egoing capy of a resolution witi� the original minutes of the proceedings af the Board of County Commissioners, Dakota County,
Minnesota, at their session held oa the 6�h �y of December lg g4 now on file in the CotuYty
Administntion Department, and have found the same to be a true and correct copy thereof.
'4Yitttes: my ttand and offrciai aeai af Dakata Caeu►ty this /��� day of �fit'�.�e..!�( �T�
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Clcrk to the $oard
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CITY OF MENDOTA SEIGHTS
�a� •
February 17, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tom Lawell, City Administr
SIIBJECT: Workshop With Airport Relations Commission
DISCIISSION
At a recent Council meeting, it was discussed that a
workshop with our Airport Relations Commission (ARC) sometime
this Spring would be desirable. Staff was directed to consult
with the ARC Commissioners about the proposed workshop and to
come back with two possible dates.
On February 8, 1995 the members of the AR.0 discussed the
planned workshop and suggested that the meeting be helci either
Ma.rch 30, 1995 or April 27, 1995. Council members should check
their schedules to determine whether either date is workable for
them.
ACTION REQIIIRED
Determine if a joint workshop between the City Council and
the Airport Relations Commission is workable for either March 30,
1995 or April 27, 1995. If, for some reason, neither date is
convenient, one or more alternate dates should be selected for
consideration by the ARC members at their next meeting.
I3AKQTA COUTITY REGIONAL TRAIL �
� DEVELOFMENT PLAN FOR THE NORTH URBAN REGIONAL TR.AIL
TABLE OF CON'I'ENTS
EXECUTPJE SUMMA:�Y '
l. NORTH URBAN REGIONAL TRAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Purpose of Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Scopeaf Plan . . . . . , . » . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Preferred Carritlor . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. NEED AND JUSTIFICATICIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Regional Trail Service Area . . . . . . . .� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RecreationTrends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Local Park and Trail System Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �. . . 4
Transportation Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. PROJECT AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. FACILI'I`Y PZ�AN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Users..........................................6
Design: Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Trailhead Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. PREFERRED TR.AIL CORRIDOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5egment 1--Lilydale Road (CSAH 45} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Segment 2--Valley Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Segment 3--TH 11Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Segment 4--Heiuy Sibley High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5egment 5•-Marie Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ,
Segment�6-•Garlough ParkiMarthaler Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 `
Segment 7--Wentworth Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
� Segment 8--Oakdale Avenue tCSAH 73} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Segment 9-•Thompson County Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Segment 10--Kaposia Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2�
6. LMPLEMENTATi4N ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7. OPERATION AND Nf�'�,NAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
TrailOwnsrship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Public Safety and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
5tewardship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Trail and Right-of-Way Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
8. PUBI.IC AGENCY IlWOLVEMENT/PUBLIC SERVICE .................................. 28
Cities..................................................................................................................... 28
DakotaCounty ...................................................................................................... 29
MnDOT................................................................................................................. 29
MetropolitanCouncil ............................................................................................. 29
9. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ................................................................................. 29
10 PUBLIC AWARENESS ........................................................................................ 29
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Cost Estimates
APPENDIX B. County Board Resolutions
APPENDIX C. Public Comment Letter
�co,pe of Plan .
This report contains a description of the proposed Narth Urban Regianal Trail, an overview
of recreation needs and required facilities, an evaluation of the praposed trail corridor, and a
description of the impiementation plan.
The trail corridor is divided 'znta 10 segments far description and analysis. Existing physical
features, Iand use, canflicts and opportunities, and a develapment cancegt are described far
each trail segment.
Implementatian issues far the regional trail plan are identified with proposed solutions. The
atiached agpendix contains a capital imgrovements summary, comments frorn public
agencies and citizens, and othsr relevant documents and technical data.
Development of a regional trail across Dakota County will provide many challenges.
Northern Dakota Caunty is substantially develaped and has areas with rugged�topography,
Any trail corridor will traverse areas with steep slopes and limited public right-af-way.
There is an expressed need to pravide trail faciliiies for recreation and transportation
purposes. The trail corridor provides a Iink for a variety of public facilities.
Preferred Carridor
A variety of patential corridors across narthern Dakata Caunty were evaluated. Carridors
considered are shown on Figure 2. A preferred corridor was selected based on physical
features along the corridar and input from the staf#' of ihe affected communities. The
preferred corridar uses a substantial amount of e�cisting trail, gasses ihrough five different
public parks and is intended to mir�imize impacts to private property. Figure 3 shows the
preferred corridor. ,
2. NEED AND JUSTIFICATION
Introduction '
The need and justification for a regional trail in northern Dakota County has been
assembled froam a variety of different sources highlighted in this section. The carridor's
natural, physical, and cultural characteristics support its designation as a regional public
use resource. Justification for its developrnent and operation is established by the following
items:
• Prirnary and secondary service area characteristics
• Lacal and natianal recreatianal trends
• Relatianship to regional park and open space facilities
• Relatianship to iocal parks and trail access
• Linkages to other regional open space systems
• Transgortation functions
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A summary ofthis justification and supporting informatian follows.
Re 'on l Z�ail Service Area
Dakota County's North Urban Regional Trail's primary service area are those cammunities
in whicb it is aligned including Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and Sauth St. Paul.
Hawever, substantial portions of narthern Dakata County and Ramsey County will also
benefit. Its secondary service area will like3y include the Gities of St. Paul, Eagan, Inver
Grove Heights, Lilydale, Sunfish Lake, and Mendota. As shown in Table 2.1, the 1990
papulation of the primary service area was abaut 50,404, and the secandary service area
amounted to about 345,QQ0 including St. Paul. Accarding to Metropa2itan Council year 2010
population projections, the primary service area will be about 55,400 and the secondary
service area about 380,Oa0.
The geographic area and paptzlation potentially served by the Narth Urban Regional'I4•ail is
substantial. Benefitting communities represent urban, mature suburban, and develaping
suburban areas. Demographics af these communities also vary regresenting younger
families, young adults, and senior citizens. These characteristics suggest a wide variety of
likely trail users ranging from bicyclists ta in-Iine skating to pedestrians.
$�creation �'rends
National and regional recreation trends continue to suggest increased trail use and strong
future interest. A 1988 Depaartment of Natural Resources (DNR) survey canducied as a part
af the State Outdaor Recreation Facility Adequacy Survey identified walking paths and
bicycle paths and trails ranking third and fourth as desired recreation facilities in the
metrapolitan area. These same facilities ranked third and eighth, respectively, an a
statewide basis. That same survey suggested continuing increases in interest regarding
walking, hiking, and bicycling through the year 240Q. The vast majarity af this recreation
participation occurs within one-half mile af home. Therefore, the dense and increasing
population represented within the primary and secondary service areas suggest extensive
use af the North Urban Trail upon development. Use figures will likely be znoderate during
initial phases of development, however, increasing use will occur as the trail becomes fully
developed and intercannected with other existing and planned trail corridors.
Lacal community park, open space, and trail planning also suggest interest in traii use. For
example, trails were cited as the most desired facility in a survey of community residents
conducied during the Mendota Heights Park and Open Space System Plan campleted in
1985. Similar comrnunity interest has been documented in both West St. Paul and South St.
Paul. • Park, open space, and trail planning within each af these comrnunities has
aggressively pursued trail development and endorses the concept of a regional trail
connecting the communities.
R.egional Facilities
Developrnent of the North Urban Regional �5rai1 will provide an important component to
interlinking regional facilities within the area. For examp�e, the trail corridor will provide
an effective linkage between the Minnesata River Valley corridar and the Mississippi River
TABLE 2.1 .
NORTH URBAN REGION TRAIL SERVICE AR,EA POPULATION
Cornmunity Population
1990 2000 2Q10 2024
Primary Service Area
Mendota Heights 9,431. 10,800 12,150 13,3Q0
West St. Paul 19,248 20,200 21,000 21,600
South S�. Faul 20,197 21,000 21,700 22,500
Total 4$,87G 52,000 54,$50 57,400
Secondary Service Area
Eagan • 47,409 63,500 68,500 71,OQ0
Inver Grove Heights 22,477 27,500 33,000 40,500
Lilydale 506 540 570 590
Sunfish Lake 413 5].0 550 560
Mendota 164 170 18U 190
Subtatal �0,969 92,220 102,$00 112,840
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St. Paul 272,235 275,000 2$0,000 285,500
TOTAL 343 244 367 220 3$2 80U 39S 340
SOURCE: Metropolitan CounciI, Barton-Aschman
corridor. Each river corridor contains important regional resources existing and planned by
federal, siate, and regional government. 5pecific regional open space elements that the
North Urban Regional trail will occur in close proximity ta:
• Hidden FallslCrosby Farm
• Lilydale/Harriet Island
• Fart Snelling State Park
• Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
The North Urban Regional Trail wili also become an integral part af an extensive regional
trail system as other existing and plaruied corridors are linked. Other regianal trails ar
systems that the Narth Urban Trail will contribute to include: �
• Minnesota River Valley �ail Corridor
• Big Rivers Trail Corridor (alang the Mississippi River at Lilydale)
+ Northern Dakota County Regional �ail (along the South St. Pau1 riverfront}
* St. Paul Parkway and Baulevard System
• Minneapoiis Parkway System tvia improved Mendata Bridge)
• Future "rails to trails" corridars extending south into Eagan and Inver Grove Heights
Local Park and Trail S�tem Access
System planning completed for community park and trail elements verify the importance af
the North Urban �ail as an intercomrnunity corridor. The trail� will inierconnect local
neighborhoad, community, and recreational facilities. These connections are strengthened
by access from e}cisting local trails servicing residentiai areas. The resulting system
recognizes the hierarchy between regional and local park recreatian elements and the
system's contribution to adjacent communities and the region.
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�-ansportation benefits will also result from develapment of the North Urban Regional �ail.
This benefit will result from impraved access ta schaals, parks, shogping areas, and ather
cammtxnity facilities far area residents.
SpeciSc benefits and opportunities i�clude:
• Six schools occur in ciose pro�cimity of the corridor
ftesidential linkages to the area's county library, city halls, and churches would occur
• Iznproved access would exist ta commercial corridors such as Robert Street as well as
neighbarhood canvenience centers
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EXECOTIVE SUMMARY
North Urban Regional Trail Draft Development Master Plan,
The Dakota County North Urban Regional Trail is intended to
provide a year-round, multi-purpose, non-motorized, off-road
trail connection across northern Dakota County. The
proposed trail will traverse the communities of Lilydale,
Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul, and
provide a link to two regional trails being developed along
the Mississippi River; the Big Rivers Regional Trail and the
Northern Dakota County Regional Trail on the South St. Paul
Riverfront. The proposed trail will connect residential
areas with parks, schools, libraries, government offices,
recreational facilities, and commercial areas.
The master plan contains a description of the proposed
Regional Trail, an overview of recreation needs and requ2red
facilities, an evaluation of the proposed trail corridor,
and a description of the implementation plan. The trail
corridor is divided into 10 segments for description and
analysis. Existing physical features, land use, conflicts
and opportunities, and a development concept are described
for each trail segment. In�plementation issues fur the
regional trail plan are identified with proposed solutions.
Capital improvements summary, comments from public agencies
and citizens, and other relevant documents and technical
data are'attached as an appendix to the plan.
Development of a regional trail across Dakota County will
provide many challenges. Northern Dakota County is
substantially developed and has areas with rugged
topography. Any proposed trail corridor will traverse areas
with steep slopes and limited public right-of-way, requiring
bridge crossings over the Lafayette Freeway and a portion of
Simon's Ravine. .
A variety of potential corridors across northern Dakota,-
County were evaluated. A preferred corridor was selected
based on physical features along the corridor and input from
the staff of the affected communities. The preferred trail
corridor would start in Valley Park in Mendota Heights and
move east to Warrior Road, past Sibley High School,�along
Marie Avenue, through Garlough and Marthaler Parks crossing
South Robert Street on Wentworth Avenue, moving north on
Oakdale Avenue to Emerson, and passing through Thompson
County Park and Kaposia Park to connect with the Northern
Dakota County Regional Trail.
Segments of the proposed trail will be located in fully
developed areas with limited space available for trail
construction. In some areas, the existing eight-foot wide
trails will be used. In areas with adequate space, new
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trail will have a ten-foot minimum width and existing trails
will eventually be widened to at least ten feet.
Generally, the trail would be separated from existing
roadways by at least six feet to allow space for signs, mail
boxes, and snow storage. Proposed trail surfacing is
bituminous pavement for the treadway with turfed shoulders.
Crushed limestone could be used for the shoulders in
locations where heavy pedestrian use may occur along the
trail edges.
For the safety and convenience of the trail users, the trail
corridor should have a uniform system of signs and pavement
markings. Lighting should be provided at trail/roadway
intersections and trailhead parking lots. Trailhead
facilities could include restrooms, drinking water,
orientation maps and information kiosks, picnic tables,
benches, trash receptacles, and public telephones.
The total estimated cost of this proposed project is $2.6
million. Most of the trail will be located within public
parks and public right-of-way. Ownership of the land where
the trail is located may remain with the unit of government
that currently controls the right-of-way or property.
�g�eements betweer, the Count�, the nunicipalities, ar�d the
school district will be needed to create an understanding of
the trail's ownership, maintenance, and operation
responsibilities. ,
To provide public safety, the trail will be monitored by
Dakota County Park Patrol staff and local law enforcement
staff. An agreement between the County and the
municipalities will need to be reached regarding provisions
for law enforcement along the trail and at trailhead
facilities.
1. NORTH URBAN ftEGIONAL TRATL
I��iBtian
Dakota County is evaluaiing development of a regional trail across northern I}akata County.
Existing and planned regianal recreational facilities wili he linked by the propased Dakota
County Narth LTrban Regional Trail. Develapment of the trail is included in the County's
1994-1998 Capital Improvement Program. Implementation of the trail is subject ta apgroval
of this Develapment Plan and funding approval.
The Metrapolitan Council's current Recreational Open 5pace Development Guide/Folicy Plan
identifies a grapased regional trail corridor across northern Dakota County. The trail
corridor is intended to be planned, acquired, or developed by 1996, and is included in the
Capital Improvement Program for Regional Recreatian Open Space, Fiscal Years 1994-1999.
The Metropolitan Council's policy plan states "Z�aii corridors are intended to prnvide for
recreational travel along linear pathways ihroughout the meirapolitan area. They are
selected to follow natural or man-made features that iraverse areas af scenic appeal andlor
historical architectural and developmental interest. The regional trails are selected ta pass
through or pravide access to elements in the regional park and park preserve system. The
parks and park reserves perform the important function af offering places for parking,
comfort facilities, safe water supplies, etc. Traiis are also selected for their ability to
intersect with local trail networks, with the regional trails functioning much like regianal
highways that interconnect with more lacal arterials and collector streets."
The Dakota County North Urban Regional Trail is intended io provide an aff-road trail
cannection across northern I?akota Gounty. The trail will traverse the communities of
Lilydale, Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul, and provide a link to two
regional trails being developed along the Mississippi River. The trail will connect residential
areas with parks, schools, libraries, government offices, recreational facilities, and
commercial areas.
This plan identifies a preferred regional trail corridar for northern Dakota County, An
evaluation of the feasibility of constructing a regional trail across northern Dakota County
and ihe public need'is included. The objectives of this plan are: �
• To define a preferred raute for a regional trail acrass northern Dakota County. The
trail is intended to provide a connection to the northwest segment of the Big Rivers
Regaonall`rail at Lilydale Regional Park and the South St. Paul riverfront segment of
the Northern Dakota Regional Trail.
• Identify natural and manmade features that can be linked by the trail.
� Identify existing physical features, land use, conflicis and opportunities, and a
development program for each segment of the trail.
• Gain input from cities, agencies, organizations, and the public ta guide the
formulation of the imglementation/master plan for the trail.
Nt3RTN URBAN REGtQNAI TRA1L
,DAK07A COUNTY, � MINNESOTA
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• Commuter cannections to employment centers would be improved such as the
Mendota Heights affice park, Robert Street businesses, and Cancord Street
commercial area
In combination with existing lacal trails, the North Urban Regional Trai1 provides a network
for alternative transpartatian. `
3. FROJECT AREA
The project area in northern Dakota Caunty is bordered on the south by TH 11Q and on the
north, easi and west by the Mississippi River. In this area, ihe Mississippi River Valley is
characterized by wide flaodplain, wetlands with lakes and marshes, floodplain terraces, and
high bluffs with steep slopes. The native landscape alang the trail corridor has generally
been develaped, with the excepiion of the parks identified on Figure 3. ,
The preferred trail corridor is ?.7 miles long, with 3.8 rniles traversing park land, 3.2 miles
wit�un public roadway right-of-way alang residential or commercial frontage, and 0.7 miles
through public schaol property. Because the project area is substantially developed, a trail
corridar that does not traverse areas with existing residential or commercial frontage is not
feasible.
The carridar passes through the following public parks:
• Lilydale-Harriet Island Regional Park
• Valley Park tMendota Heights)
� Garlough Park (West St. Paul)
• Marthaler Park tWest Si. Paul)
• Thompson County Park (Dakota County)
� Kaposia Park {Sauth St. Paul)
The corridor provides direct access to the follawing public facilities:
• HenrySibley High School
• Garlough Elementary School
��� West Si. Paul City Hall
� Dakota County Northern Service Center
• t�Ventwarth Library .
• West St. Paul Sports Center (ball field Complex)
• Proposed West St. Paul Golf Course Site
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The proposed trail corridor must cross Rabert 5treet and Lafayette Freeway. Roberi 5treet
is a busy commercial corridor through West St. Paul with average daily traffic of about
2�,000 vehicles. Lafayeite freeway is a major arterial roadu�ay with controlled access.
Cwrrently, Dakota County is planning to develop regianai traiis alang the Mississippi River.
The propased trail corridor connects with these regional trails.
4. FACIL]CTY PLAN
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Expected users of the North Urban Regional Trail include pedestrians, bicycles, and skaters.
Where physically feasible, the trail wi31 meet accessibiiity requirements far people with
disabilities.
Z5rai1 users will typically be from the residential areas surrounding the trail. Typical use will
be far access to area facilities and sharter recreatio�al experiences. It is unlikely that ihis
trail will receive heavy use froxn peaple intending to traverse the entire length of the trail.
Qther trails in the metropalitan area provide a langer cantinuous trail experience with %wer
interruptions.
�..., f��' `i�n �riteria
Currently, there are no specific design standards for regional trails published ar adopted by
Dakota Caunty, the Metropolitan Council, MnDNR, or MnlDOT. The lVletropolitan Council
and MnlDOT are currently developing trail design gvidelines. The trail will be develaped in
conformance with current A.ASHTO, MnDNR, Mn/DC?T, and Metropolitan Council
guidelines. The requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be met where
physicallp feasible.
R'idth and Clearance:
Generally, regional trails are being constructed in the metropolitan area with a minimum
treadway width of eight feet and two-foat shoulders. Ten feet is a desirable minimum width
for new construction. Where physical constraints da not limit the width along the carridor,
additional trail width shauld be grovided if heavy two-way use by different user types is
expected or experienced. �ail width should be consistent within a given area.
Segments of the proposed trail will be located in fully developed areas with limited space
available for trail construction. `In some areas, the existing eight-faot wide traiis will be
used. In areas with adequate space, new trail will have a ten-foot minimum width and
e�sting trails will eventually be widened to at least ten feet. Additianal width may be
necessary if heavy multipurpose use is experienced.
Generally, the trail should be separated from existing roadways by at least six feet to allow
space for signs, mail boxes, and snow storage. 'T�vo-foot turfed shoulders and a three-foot
clear zone to �xed abjects shauld be provided along the trail edges. In areas with limited
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right-af-way existing trails have been constructed much closer ta the curb than six feet.
These locations shauld be rev%ewed for specific clearance requirements.
See Figure 4 for illustration af typical trail cross section.
Surfacing:
Proposed trail surfacing is bituminous pavement for the treadway with tu!rfed shoulders.
Crushed limestone could be used for the shoulders in locations where heavy pedestrian use
may occur along the trail edges.
Verticat Atignment:
Generally, longitudinal slopes should nai exceed 5 gercent {�-faat rise over 100-faat
distance). Where the trail traverses the river taluffs to connect with the regional trails along
the Mississippi River, longitudinal slopes af 30 percent far a distance of abaut one quarter
mile are necessary.
Flat rest stops should be provided about every 200 feet along segments with slopes exceeding
five percent. Approaches to trail and raadway intersections should have slopes under 2
percent.
Design Speed:
Maximum design speed for bicycles and roller blades on the trail is 15 mph. Adequate
curvature and sight distance should be provided in accordance with AASHTO criteria to
meet the design speed. Due to physical canstraints exceptians ta the design speed may be
necessary at speci�c locations. Design speed exceptions should be properly signed to warn
users.
Signing and Lighfing.
For the safety and convenience of ihe trail users the traii corridor should have a uniform
system of signs and pavement markings. Guide signs and route markers should be used ta
give informaiian and identify the trail. Trafiic control signs and markings should ba used to
alert users of intersections, design exceptions, and regulatory requirements. Traffic control
devices are also needed to alert motorists at trail crossings. Traffic control devices should
canform with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform �afiic Control Devices.
Lighting should be provided at traiUroadway intersections and trailhead parking lots.
Traith�ad Facilit�.�s
Within the public park land along the trail corridor, trailhead facilities cvi31 be pravided.
These facilities could include the following iterns:
• Parking Lots
Rest Rooms
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• I3rinking Water
• 4rientation Map or Kiosk
• Ficnic Shelter
• Picnic Tables
• Benches
* Bike Racks
• Trash Receptacle
• Public Telephone
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2� 2' MINIMUM BOULEVARD WiDTN Tt� PROVIDE SPAGE
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Description:
This segment cannects to the proposed Dakota County Regional �ail--Big Rivers Segment
along the Mississippi River at Lilydale and the Lilydale-Harriet Island Regional Park, The
trail could be lacated along Lilydale Road.
Fhysical Features:
Topography of this segment is characterized by the Mississippi River bluff ihat rises about
90 feet abave the floodplain. Above the biuffs the native landscape consists af rolling terrain
with mixed hardwood farest and a variety of wetlands in the low areas.
Naiive soils identified by the Soil Canservation Service in the "Soil Survey of Dakota
County" include sili loam and sandy loam within the river floodplain, sandy loarn on the
slopes above the floodplain and Copaston loam on the flatter upland area above the river
bluffs. All of these soils are moderately well drained with some being excessively well
drained. Most of the soils along this segment of the corridar have been disturbed by
development and can nat be generally characterized.
Land Use:
Area land use consisis af a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses, The Li2ydale
Yacht Club is located between the Chicago Northwestern railroad tracks and the Mississippi
River. ZSrunk Highway 13 passes aver Liiydale Road. Development along TH 13 includes the
Lilydale Tennis Club, an office building, an NSP natural gas facility, and retaii businesses.
fippvrtunities and C'vnstrainfs:
This segment provides a traii link from Mendota Heights to the proposed Big Rivers �-ail
and Harriet•Island regional park.
A long steep grade is required ta traverse the river bluff Slopes of about 10 percent for a
distance af about one-quarter mile are necessary, Flat rest stops should be provided along
this s�gment at about 2Q0-foot intervals.
ftetaining wall will be necessary in some locations to create the trail bench alang Lilydale
Road.
This segnnent will nat be suitable for wheel chairs or skaters. Construciing a fully accessible
trail that traverses the Mississippi River Bluffs is not feasible.
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DeueZopment �Zan:
• About 1,400 feet of new trail with rest stops must be canstructed along the south and
east sides of Lilydale Road behind the guard rail. Retaining wall is necessary at sarne
lacations.
• Trail signing and markings should be ir�stalled.
• Trail head facilities may be pro«ded at Lilydale-Harriet Island regional park in
conjunctiora with the Big Rivers Trail.
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,�,e�nent 2--Va1le�Park
Description:
Valley Park is a city park adjacent to Interstate 35E. At Marie Avenue just east of I-35E,
Valley Park has a parking lot, picnic shelter, portable toilet, tennis courts, and playground.
An �existing eight-foot wide bituminous trail exists in Valley Park. This trail runs from
Lilydale Road south to the intersection of TH I10 and Dodd Road. This trail was built by
and is currently maintained by the City of Mendota Heights, and could serve as the regional
trail. .
Physical Features:
Topography of this segment is characterized by rolling terrain with mixed hardwbod forest
and wetlands in the low areas. The native landscape has been partially disturbed by I-35E,
Marie Avenue and adjacent neighborhood park facilities, and a high voltage poEver line
corridor that exists within the park.
Native soils identified in the "Survey of Dakota County" are generally characterized as loam
or sandy loam within the upland areas and silt loam or muck within the drainage ways and
upland depressions. The loam and sandy loam soils are moderately well drained to
excessively well drained. The silt loam and muck soils are poorly drained. Soils disturbed by
development can not be generally characterized.
Land Use:
Area land use bordering Valley Park is generally residential. Along TH 110 at the south
edge of the park commercial uses exist. Commercial use at TH 110 and Dodd Road includes
fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and strip retail.
Opportunities and Constraints: �
Valley Park facilities will be available to trail users, but may need to be expanded to
accommodate both trail users and city residents.
An underpass exists where the trail crosses Marie Avenue.
The existing trail has some short segments with longitudinal slopes exceeding five percent.
These segments should be reconstructed with flatter slopes.
The existing eight-foot trail needs to be widened in the future to accommodate all users.
Deaelopment Plan:
• About 1,600 feet of the existing trail should be reconstructed to provide flatter slopes
and repair cracked pavement..
• Z�ail signing and markings should be installed.
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• Trail head facilitzes in Valley Park at Marie Avenue may need to be improved.
* The existing eight-foot wide trail needs to be widened in the future ta accommodate
all users.
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,�e�ment 3--TH_110
Z7escription:
This segment is lacated along the north side of TH 110 from Dodd Road to Hexuy Sibley High
Schaol. From Dodd Road to abaut one-quarter mile east, vacant land exists within the
TH 110 right-of-way. There should be adequate space to lacate ihe trail alang TH 110 east of
I}odd Raad if MnID4T does not plan ta use the right-of-way. Further east where the TH 11Q
frontage road is Iocated immediately narth of TH 110, the trail may be lacated between the
firontage road and westbound TH 110 ,if a design acceptable to MnCDQT can be developed.
An alternate location would be along the north side of the frontage road. Construction along
the north side of the frontage road wauld impact the front yards af approximately 13 homes.
Physicat Features:
Topography of this segment is characterized by rolling terrain and suburban development.
The native landscape has been modified by construction of highways and buildings.
Native sails identified in the "Survey of Dakota Caunty" are generally characterized as laam
or sandy loam within the upland areas and silt laam within the drainage ways and upland
depressions. The loam and sandy laam soils are maderately weli drained to excessively well
drained. The siit laam is generaily paorly drained. Most of the soils alang this segment af
the corridor have been disturhed by develapment and can nat be generaily characterized.
Land �Ise:
Area land use along the north side of TH 110 is generally residential. Commercial use at TH
114 and Dodd Road includes fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and strip retail.
Henry Sibley High School is located at the east end of this segment.
Opportunities and Constraints:
The trail will cross Dodd Road an the north side of TH 110 at an existing signalized
intersections with cross walks.
The trail will provide improved access to the High School and Valley Park.
A crossing of the TH 110 frontage road is necessary at Warrior Road.
C+anstruction of the trail along the south side af the TH 114 frontage road will require f lling
the ditch and installation of storm sewer, constructian af fence and MnfDQT approval of the
design. Shifiing the frontage slightly narth and addition of curb along the south side shauld
be considered di.u�ing design development.
Single-family residential h�mes exist rzlong the north side of the ?'H 110 frontage road. If
located on the north side af the frontage road, the proposed trail corridor would impact the
front yards of 13 hames. Abaut 35 feet of right-of way exists north of the edge af the frontage
road. This width is adequate for trail canstruction, but clearing of uegetation and grading is
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necessary ta canstruct the trail. 7'errzparary easements may be needed, so driueways and yards
could be regraded ta match the trail. Vegetative screening and law m.adular block retaining
uratZs may be needed to reduee im.pacts to fr�nt yards. A ditch located along the north side of
the TH 110 frontage road would need to be filled and replaced by a storm sewer as part of ihe
trait construetion.
I3euetopment Plan:
* About 3,700 feei of new trail with fence and drainage provisions must be canstructed.
Trail signing and markings should be installed.
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Se�nent 4--Henrv ibl . ��'a,� Sc�c�ol
Llescription:
This segment connects fram TH 210 to Maria Avenue. The trail could be lacated along the
west or east side of the High Schoal property. Warrior Raad borders the west side of the
schaol property. Adequate space shauld e�st between Warrior Raad and the school's
athletic fields ta accammodate the traii.
An atternate raute at Henr� Sibley High Schaol would be on the south edge af the schovl
praperty alang the TH 11Q north frontage road and on the east edge of the schaol property
along Delaware Ro�d, There is na existing trczil along these routes. Construction of the trail
along Delaware Road may involue more conflicts than along Warrior Road.
Physical Features: '
Topography of this segment is characterized by rolling ierrain and suburban development.
The native landscape has been modified by construction of raadways and buildings.
Native sails identified in the '"Survey of Dakota County" are generally characterized as loam
or sandy loam within the upland areas and silt laam within the drainage ways and upland
depressians. The loam and sandy loam sails are moderately well drained to excessively well
drained. The silt laam is generaily poarly drained. Most of the soiis alang this segrnent af
the corridor have been disturbed by deveiopment and can nat be generally characterized.
Land iTse:
Area land use bordering Sibley High School is generally residential.
Opportunities and Constraints;
There is a segment af existing eight-foat wide trail from Marie Avenue $00 feet south to
Warrior Road. The trail could connect with this existing segment.
There is an existing eight-foot wide trail an the north side of the school property along Marie
Avenue. This existing segment of trail could be used.
The trail will connect with an existing city trail along the south side of Marie Avenue west af
Sibley High School.
The trail wil3 pravide a link ta Sibley High School for the cammunity.
Development Plan:
• About 1,800 feet af new trail must be canstructed if located alang the west side af the
school site.
Trail signing and markings should be installed.
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� The e�tisting eight-foot wide trail needs to be widened in the future to accommodate
all users. .
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Descrtption:
This segment involves constructian af a new trail along the south side of Marie Avenue to
Charlton Street in West St. Paul. Current2y, two singie-family residences have front yards
with driveways on this segment of Marie Avenue. There are three homes with side yards
and na driveways along Marie Avenue. Dakota Children Inc. operates a care facility that is
Iacated on the south side of Marie Avenue.
PhysicaZ F'eatures:
Tapography af this segment is characterized by rolling terrain and suburban development.
The native landscape has been modified by construction of roads and buildings. The Dodge
Nature Center property along the north side of Marie Avenue is a large undevelaped parcel
that previously was farmed and has been converted to apen space for interpretive use.
Native soils identified in the "Survey of Dakata Caunty" are generally characteraized sandy
loam within the upland areas. The sandy loam soils are well drained. Most af the soils
along this segment of the corridor have been disturbed by development and can not be
generally characterized. �°
Land Use:
Area land use alang the sauth side of Marie Avenue is residential. Qpen space exists within
the private Dodge Nature Center along the north side af Marie Avenue. Garlough Park is
lacated along the east side of Charlton Street narth af Marie Avenue in West St. Paul.
Clpgortunities and Constraints:
There is about 15 feet of right-af-way behind the south curb on Marie Avenue. This space
should be adequate to accommodate the trail, but temporary easements may be necessary to
permit construction. '
The homes along the sauth side of Marie Avenue are located 30 to 40 feet from the edge of
the right•of-way. Vegetative screening and low retaining walls may be necessary to reduce
impacts to yards.
The privately owned Dodge Nature Center is lacated along much af the north side of Marie
Avenue.
The trail will pravide additional access to Sibley High Schoal and Garlough Park.
The trail will cross Delaware Road, Charltan Street,. and Marie Avenue at intersections
contralled by stop sign,s.
Existing eight-foat traii needs to be widened in the future to accommodate all users.
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Development Plan:
• About 2,404 feet of new trail must be constructed along the south side of Marie
Avenue.
+' . �ail signing and markings should be installed.
� Screening may be required along residential yards (vegetation and/ar low walls).
• Existing eight-faot wide trail needs ta be widened in the future ta accommodate all
users. �
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S�,g'r.nent 6-•G:�rl�u,gh Paxk/1Viarthal�r Park
Description:
This segment cansists of existing walk and trail that connects the Marie Avenue segment
with Mart,haler Park near the West St: Paul City Hall on Wentworth Avenue. There is an
existing six-faot cancrete walk alang the east side of Charitan Street north of Marie Avenue
that horders Garlough Park and cannects with Garlough Elementary Schoal. Within
Garlough and Marthaler city parks there is e�cisting trail segments.
Physical Features:
Tapography of this segment is characterized by rolling terrain and suburban development.
Native landscape e�cists within Garlough and Marthaler Parks, and consists of mixed
hardwood forest wetlands in low areas and park open space.
Native soils identified in the "Survey of Dakata County" are generally characterized as sandy
laarn within the upland areas and silt loam within the upland depressions. The sandy loam
sails are well drained. The silt loam is poorly drained. A iarge area of Garlaugh Park
consists of poorly drained soils. Soils disturbed by deveiopmant can not be generally
characterized.
Land Use:
Area land use aiang bordering Garlough and Marthaler Park is generally residential. Open
space exists within the parks. The iniersection of Wentworih Avenue and Humboldt Avenue
is located at the r�ortheast carner of Marthaler Park. Land use along Wentworth Avenue is
mixed commercial and residential,
Opportunities and Cvnstraints.
E�sting si�c-foot walk along Charlton Street north to Garlough Elementary Schaol wauld
need to be widened or replaced to function as the trail. At the back of the existing sidewalk
there is a steep embankment that would require clearing and a wall to widen the walk away
from the street.
From Garlough Elementary School, there is an existing eight-foot trail that passes through a
wooded area of Garlough Park, anr3 connects to Kraft Road.
The existing trail crosses �raft Road at a mid-black Iacation and connects with a trail
through Marthaler Park. The e7cisting eight-foot trail passes through a woaded area of
Marthaier Park and connects with the pai•king lat and picnic shelter in Marthaler Park.
Existing facilities in Marthaler Park will be available to trail users. New facilities may be
requires to meet the needs of trail users.
A new trail needs to be developed from the Marthaler Fark parking lot to the intersectian pf
Wentworth Avenue and Humboldt Avenue at the northeast corner of the park.
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Development Ptan:
• Abaut ?00 feet of new trail must be constructed along the east side af Charltan
Street. This trail would be next to or replace the existing concrete walk. Retaining
wall is likely needed ta provide boulevard width fi•a new trail.
�� E�cisting eight-foot wide trail in Garlough and Marthaler Park needs to be widened in
the future ta accommodate aII users.
• 5ome shart segments of e�cisting traii shouid be reconstructed ta flatten slages.
• Trail si;gning and markings should be installed.
• About 1,000 feet af new trail must be constructed in Marthaler Park to connect with
VVentworth Avenue.
• Trail head facilities in Marthaler Park may need to be improved.
Descriptionr
Thas segment consists of existing eight-foot trail along the north side of Wentwarth Avenue
from �Iumboidt Avenue easi to Oakdale Avenue.
PhysieaZ Features: �
Topagraphy af this segment is characterized by rolling terrain and suburban commercial
developnnent. The native landscape has been modified bp construction of roadways and
buildings.
Native sails identified in the "Survey of Dakota County" are generally characterized as sandy
loam within the upiand areas and silt loam within the upland depressians and drainage
ways. The sandy loam sails are well drained. The silt loam is generally poorly drained.
Most af the sails alang this segment of the corridor have been disturbed by development and
can not be generally characterized.
Land Use:
Area land use along Wentworth Avenue consists of a mix af commercial uses. West St. Paul
City Hail and the Dakata County Northern Service Center are Iacated at Humbaldi Avenue.
A variety of retail businesses exist near the Robert Street intersection including auto
services, restaurants, sirip retail, and discaunt department stores. The Dakota County
Wentwarth Library is lacated east of Robert Street along with a single family residences,
medical o�ces, and a photo business.
Qpportunities and Cvnstraints:
Thsre is eacisting eight-foat wide trail along the north side of Wentworth Avenue.
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This trail segment provides access ta the Dakota County Narthern Service Center, the
ftobert Street commercial area, the Wentworth Library, and the West St. Paul Sports
Center.
This segment of Wentwarth Avenue has commercial developmeni along most of the frontage.
The trail crosses driveways for businesses along Wentworth Avenue.
The trail crosses South Robert Street at the signalized intersection with Wentworth Avenue.
The Average Daily Traffic tADT) is abau#. 29,04Q on South Robert Street and 8,OQQ to 9,000
on Wentworth Avenue.
Consideration should be given to developing a walk or trail along the south side of
Wentworth Avenue from Humboldt Avenue east to Glakdale Avenue. This walk or trail
would provide additional capacity for trail users and pedestrians along Wentworth Avenue
near South Robert Street.
Right-of-way acquisition is necessary to canstruct new trail or walk along the south side of
Wentworth Avenue.
DeueZopment Plun:
In the future, existing trail along Wentwarth Avenue may need ta be widened ar a
new trail or walk znay need ta be constructed along the south side of Wentworth
Avenue to accommodate all users.
� Trail si�ning and markings shau3d be installed.
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�e�g,ent S--Oakdale Avenue (CSAH 7'�)
Description:
This segment consists of existing eight-foat trail along the west side af 4akdale Avenue from
Wentworih north ta Thornpson Avenue, and e�sting six-foot trail along the east side of
(Jakdale Avenue from Thompson Avenue north to Emerson Avenue. The segrnent along the
west side of Oakdale Avenue crosses driveways for two single-family residences lacated just
north of Wentworth Avenue. North of these residences, the irail is lacated alang open space
owned by West St. Paul that is the proposed site for a municipai golf caurse.
Physical Features:
Tapagraphy of this segment is characterized by rolling terrain and suburban comrnercial
development. The native landscape has been modified by constructian of raadways and
buildir�gs.
Native soils identified in the "Survey of Dakata Caunty" are generally characterized as sandy
loam within the upland areas and silt loam within the upland depressions and drainage
ways. The sandy loam soils are well drained. The silt loam is generally poorly drained.
Most af the soils alang this segment of the carridor have been disturbed by development and
can nat be generally characterized.
Land Use:
Area Iand use along Oakdale Avenue is generally single family residential. The West St.
Pau1 Sports Center a ball field compiex and proposed city golf course site are lacated along
Oakdale Avenue. •
Cippvrtunities and Constraints:
E�risting eight-foot trail along the west side of Oakdale Avenue south of Thompson Avenue
can be used.
The trail crosses Oakdale Avenue and Thampsan Avenue at an intersection controlled by
stop signs.
The segment north of Thampsan Avenue alang the east side of Oakdale impacts the front
yards of seven homes. The trail crosses five driveways for these homes. The existing six-foot
trail needs to be widened ta at least eight feet. The space between the trail and curb is
abaut 1.5 feet and is less than the minimum desirable width. The right-of-way behina the
curb varies, sa it is likely right•of•way acquisitian is necessary at some praperties to permit
trail construction.
Widening the e�sting trai} along the east side af 4akdale Avenue would require temporary
easements. Vegetative screening and law retaining walls may be necessary ta reduce
impacts ta front yards.
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I?euetapment Plan:
+ In the futuxe, existing eight•foot trail alang Oakdale Avenue may need to be widened
to accammodate all users.
• About 1,20Q feet af the existing six-foot trail along the east side of 4akdale must be
widened ta eighi feet. This may require right-of-way a�quisition fram some
properties. '
• Trail signing and markings shaul.d be installed.
• Screening may be required along residential yards (vegetatian andlor low walls).
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Descriptivn: �
This segment of the trail wili pass through the sauthern edge af Thompsan County Park.
Thqmpson Caunty Park is a large open space with parking, portable rest rooms, and picnic
facilities around Thompson Lake.
The irail will enier the park's sauthwest corner and connect to a new pedestrian bridge over
the Lafayette Freeway tTH 3). The proposed pedestrian bridge would link Thampsan
County Park with Kaposia Park in South St. Paul.
Physical Features:
Topography of this segment is characterized by native landscape within Thompson County
Park, and consists af mixed hard�toad faresi, wetlands, grasslands, and apen areas at
Thompson Lake. �
Native soils identified in the "Survey of Dakota County" are generally characterized as sandy
loam within the upland areas and sili loam within ihe upland depressians and drainage
ways. The sandy loam soils are well drained. The silt laam is poorly drained. Soils
disturbed by development can nat be generally characterized.
Land ZTse:
Area land use bordering Thomgson County Park is generally residential. Lafayette Freeway
borders the east side of the paxk. Open space ea�cists withi.n the park.
Opportunities and Canstraints:
The traii will provide access to Thampsan County Park, and park facilities will be available
for trail users.
A new pedestrian bridge over Lafayette Freeway is required.
Development Plan:
• About 1,40p feet of new trail along with a pedestrian bridge aver the Lafayette
Freeway must be constructed.
*� � 'Z�ails cannecting to park facilities should be constructed.
• 'T�ail signing and markings should be installed.
• Trail head facilities in Thompson County Park may need to be improved.
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Se�ment 10--Ka�,a,si Park
Description:
This segment will provide a route through I�aposia Park, a large open space cansisting af
mixed hardwoad forest and apen areas with park facilities. Parking, rest rooms, and picnic
facilities exist within the park. This segment could conneci ta the progased Northern
Dakota County Regianal 'T�ail alang the Mississippi riverfrant if crossings of Concard Streei
{TH 56} and the Chicaga Northwesterr� railroad iracks are provided.
The trail route could be located alang the top of Simon's ravine within Kaposia Park and on
the east side of 19ih Avenue from the ravine north to Butler Avenue. A long bridge across a
tributary ravine is necessary to connect the trail from the top of Siman's ravine to 19th
Avenue.
The 19th Avenue segment will impact the frant yard and driveway of only one home along
19th Avenue. This home is located about 50 feet behind the curb. The available right-of-way
width at this locatian is not known. This section also requires construction of a wall and
rernoval of large trees to fit the trail behind the 19th Avenue curb south of the honze.
The trail could be rauted aiang the south side af Butler Avenue fram Cancart� Street if
retauung wall with fence were constructed to create a"bench" far the irail.
Alternate Raute:
An alternate route ne¢r the channel along the bottom af the rauine prouides a gradual slape.
Howeuer, bank mouement and erasion would be signif cant issues for trail design and
rrcaintenance. IYineteenth AUenue crosses Sirnon's Rauine an a 50-foot high embankment.
7'his embunkment blocks the trail route and presents a significant abstacle. A temporary
solution for the trail cuould be to prauide steps ar a steep ramp with switch backs for bikers to
zualk to the top or 6ottom of the embankment.
A permanent solutian for a trail crossing af the 19th Avenue embankment may be provided if
a bridge is constructed for 19th Avenue ouer Simon's Ravine or a large culuert is constructed
through the embankment. The permanent saluiion requires cooperative agreements between
the agencies responsible for Simon`s Ravine. The permanent trait route under 13th Avenue
near the bottom af Simon's Ravine prouides a gradually sloped route to access the proposed
trailhead at �`oncord Street near the rauine.
Physical Features:
Topography of this segment is characterized by the native landscape of Kaposia Park, and
cansists of ralling and steep terrain with mixed hardwoad forest, wetlands in low areas, and
open areas near Lafayette Freeway. Szmon's ftavine is a major drainageway that passes
through Kaposia Park. The ravine has steep hillsides and an active channel along its length.
Native soils identified in the "Survey of Dakota County" are generally characterized as sandy
loam within the upland areas and within the drainage ways, The sandy loam soils are well
drained. Soils disturbed by development can not be generally characterized.
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Land Use:
Area land use bardering Kaposia Park is generally residential. Lafayette Freeway borders
the west side of the park. Open space exists within the park. Single family residential
development e�rists along Butler Avenue and Concord Street north af Builer Avenue.
Industrial and commercial development exist to the south along Concord Street.
Opportunit%es and Constraints:
The route alang the top af Simon's ravine requires substantial grading and a long bridge to
connect with 19th Avenue. '
The route along Butler Avenue requires a grade of about 10 percent for a distance of about
one-quarter miie. Flat rest stops shouid be provided along this segment ai abaut 200-foot
intervals.
This segment will not be suitable for wheel chairs or skaters
At the lacation where Simon's Ravi.ne crasses Concard Street, homes were removed due ta
flaoding cancerr�s. A Iarge open space exists that could be used to construct trailhead
facilities.
A connection to the proposed Northern Dakota County Regional Z�ail along the riverfront
cauld be provided by crossing Concord Street and the railraad tracks. Concord Street has
average daily traffic of about 9,000 to 10,000 vehicles and good sighi distance, so a mid-block
crass-walk could be considered. The railraad crQssing is not part of this plan and will be
included with the riverfront regional trail,
DeveZopment Plan:
• About 6,000 feet of new trail must to be constructed.
• The segment along the top af Simon's Ravine will require same retaining walis and a
" pedestrian bridge to connect to 19th Avenue.
• The segment along Butler Avenue requires retaining wall with fence.
* 5creening may be requi.red along residential yards (vegetatian andlar low walls},
• A pedestrian crassing af TH 56 should be provided. '
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6. 11ViPLEMENTATION ISSUES
Major issues resulting from development of the trail and possible solutions are summarized
below:
•' Rugged topagraphy at each end of the trail presents challenging canditions for trail
construction and trail users. Long and relatively steep grades are necessary to
connect with the regional trails along the Mississippi River.
Proper signing shauld be used to warn trail users af steep grades. Signs should limit
the use of these segments ta bicycles and pedestrians. Flat rest stops will be
provided at appraximately 200-foot intervals. Z`railhead facilities should be provided
at each end of these segments.
Impacts to private property will result from canstruction of the trail along Marie
Avenue, Oakdale Avenue, and 19th Avenue. The preferred corridor was selected
because it minimizes the number of frant yards disturbed by the trail. For yards that
are impacted vegetative screening and low retaining walls will be provided ta reduce
impacts.
Trail operation and maintenance will require efforts from both the cities and Dakota
Caunty. Caaperative agreements will be developed to clearly define operation and
maintenance responsibilities. a y
Project phasing is an imporiant consideratian. Segments of the trail and trailhead
facilities will be developed as funding becomes available. Segments shauld first be
develaped ta link. the ea�isting trail segrnents. .
Initial development will consist af Iink existing eight-faot wide trail segments.
Depending on the amount and type of use experienced, the trail may need to be
widened in the future to safely accommodate all users.
7. OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
�it���:'��
Generally the trail will be located within public parks and public right-of-way, with the
exception af the Sibley High School segxnent. Qwnershig of the land where the trail is lacated
cauld remain with the public agency that currently controls the right-of-way or property. An
agreement with the Schaol Disirici will be necessary for the Sibley High Schoai segment.
Agreements between Dakota County and the municipalities wi11 alsa be needed to create an
understanding of the trail's awnership, maintenance, and aperation responsibilities.
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Ta provide gublic safety the trail wili be monitared by I}akota Caunty Park Patrol staff and
local law enfarcement staff. An agreement between Dakota Caunty and the municipalities
should be reached regarding provisians for iaw enforcement aiang the trail and at trail head
facilities.
The trail will be canstructed in accardance with current design guidelines. Appropriate
traffic control devices will be used at all necessary locations alang the trail. Lighting and
public telephones should be provided at key lacations alang the trail.
�ewardship
Land ownership along the trail corridor will remain with the public agencies that currently
own the land. These agencies are responsible for the general care of the land under their
ownership. The trail carridor will be maintained ira accordance with the agreements
established between Dakota County and the mu.nicipalities. Site spe�cific reforestation will
be necessary to restore areas disturbed by traii constructian, pravide privacy for adjacent
private property, and enhance the park en��iranment along the trail.
�i] and Ri�ht-af-Way Maintenance
Maintenance of the trail will require on-going agency efforts. Agreements between Dakota
County and the municipaliiies will be necessary to defne maintenance responsibilities.
Anticipated maintenance activities include the follawing items:
• Mowing along trail shoulders and trimming around sign posts.
• Clearing of brush and debris along trail.
• 2'rash pick-up at trail heads.
• Servicing portable toilets, lighting, and other trail head facilities.
� Replacing signs and pavement markings. '
• Repairing pavement cracks.
• Repairi.ng damage ta trail.
• 5now plowing.
• Trail resurfacing,
8. FUBLIC AGENCY INV4LVEMENTlPUBLIC SERVTCES
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Municipalities along the trail corridor participated in the review of this develapment plan
and pravided commenis. Approval by the City is reqv.ired in thase cases where the regional
trail traverses City park land.
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Municipa2ities where the trail is located will enter into cooperative agreements regarding
canstruction, operation and maintenance af the trail. To the extent identified within the
cooperative agreements, public services will be required to operate and maintain the trail.
The trail is located along and crosses public roadways cantrolled by the municipalities.
Dakota Coun�y
Dakota County will enter into cooperative agreements regarding constructian, operation and
maintenance of the trail. To the extent identified within the caoperative agreements, public
services will be required ta operate and maintain the traii.
Dakata Caunty Highway Department is responsible far segments of roadway along which the
trail is located and crosses.
�v�t�CL
The progosed trail corridor is lacated along Trunk Highway 110 within Mn/DOT right•of-
way, and will cross TH 56. MnIDOT approval is required for these portions of the trail.
etrapo�itan Council
The Metropolitan Council is responsible for administering the major funding source for the
proposed trail. The master develapment plan must conform with Metropolitan Council
requirements, and must be approved by the Council.
9. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Public participation in develogment of this plan occurs through a variety of public meeiings
held ta provide infarmatian and hear camments an the proposed North Urban Regional Z�ail.
Anticipated public meetings are listed below:
• Mendota Heights City Council Meeting
• West St. Paul City Council Meeting
• Sauth St. Paul City Council Meeting
* Dakota County Board Meeting
• Public Information Meeting an this dacument
10. PUBLIC AWAR.ENESS
Consistent with other Dakota County Regional Parks, the County will promote public
awareness of the North Urban Regional Trail through various forrns of inedia information
and materials. Park services and pragrams will be advertised and promoted in brochures,
flyers, newsletters, and news releases.
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In addition, the County will provide information d"uectly to lacal park and recreatian
agencies and schaol districts. Special exhibits and demonstraiions promoting park use may
be held at the Dakota County Fair and ather major events. Dakota County will distribute
park informatian to local Charnbers af Commerce and other organizations that cauld benefit
from trail facilities use.
Regionwide awareness of Dakota County Regional �ails wi11 be coordinated with the
Metropolitan Gouncil. Inf'ormation an the North Urban Regional Trail would becorne part af
the Council's Regional Parks map and ather Council publications. Tours for the Councii,
Metropolitan Parks, and tJpen Space Commission and staff will be conducted on a timely
basis to observe progress and create awareness af the regianal trail.
K%7
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
DATE September 6, 1994
Motion by Commissioner Maher
RESOLUTION NO. 94-667
Seconded by Commissioner Richards
WHEREAS, an east-west trail connection in northem Dakota County, between the two regional trail corridor segments, Big
Rivers Regional Trail and Northem Dakota County Regional Trail is an important and necessary connection; and
WHEREAS, Barton-Ashman, Associates, under contract with Dakota County has identified a trail corridor, and
WHEREAS, Dakota County, with Barton-Aschman, Associates, has been working with staff from Lilydale, Mendota Heights,
West St. Paul, South St. Paul and the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, a draft Master Plan has been prepared for said comdor; and
WHEREAS, the review of the draft Master Plan by the staff of the Metropolitan Council is necessary prior to designation of
a regional trail. ` .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept the Draft
North Urban Regional Trail Master Plan for purposes of review by the general public and by the Metropolitan Council, and
does hereby establish that a public information meeting on said Plan shall be held on Thursday, September 22, 1994 at 6
p.m. in the Wentworth Library in West St. Paul; and '
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a public notice of said meeting be published in local newspapers and that copies of
said Plan be made available for public viewing at the Wentworth Library and a copy be sent to the Metropolitan Council for
�eview; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Cities of Lilydale, Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul and the
adjoining landowners to the proposed trail corridor be notified by mail of the September 22, 1994 public information
meeting.
Harris
Maher
Bataglia
Richards
Turner
Jensen
YES
X
X
X
X
ABSENT
X
Loeding _ X
State of Mianesota
County of riekota
Harris
Maher
Bataglia
Richards
Turner
Jensen
Loeding
NO
I, Joan L. Kendall, Clerk to the Board of the County of Dakota, State of :Viinnesota, do herebt certify that I have compared the
foregoing copy of a resoluaon with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, Dakota County,
Minnesota, at their session held on the 6th day of September 1s94 , now on file in the County
Adminisuation Department, and have found the same to be a true and correct copy thereof. �
Witness my hand and official seal of Dakota County this /� day of /.!
Clerk to the o
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DAKOTA COUNTY. MINNESOTA
DATE December 6, 1994
Motion by Commissioner Richards
RESOLUTION NO. 94-914
Seconded by Commissioner Maher
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Boar+d of Commissioners directed staff to develop plans for an east-west connection
between the Big Rivers Regional Trail and the South St. Paul Riverfront Trail; and
WHEREAS, a Master Plan for the North Urban Regional Traii was compieted in June, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Boa�d of Commissioners released the Master Plan as a draft for public review on September 6, 1994;
and .
WHEREAS, a prope�ly noticed public infortnation meeting was held on September 22, 1994 at the Wentworth Library in
West St. Paul, with written comments accepted through October 24, 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Boarci of Commissioners directs staff of the Physical
Development Division to seek the input of the Cities of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul and School
Distrid 197 with respect to the development of a regional trail through their jurisdictions and properties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Boa� of Commissioners directs staff of the Physical
Development Division to propose regional designation for a North Ufian Regional Trail to the Metropolitan Council,
which .^.onnects the Big Rivers Regional Trail and the South St. Paul Riverfront Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proposed trail shall not be constructed until regional designation for such a trail is
approved by the Metropolitan Council; and '
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That local funds shall �ot be required as a part of the funding for a North Urban Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That represerrtatives of Dakota County work with legislators and other interested persons
to secure designation of a North Urban Trail as a regional trail in the metropolitan system.
YES
Harris
Maher
Bataglia
Richards
Turner
Jensen
Loeding
State of Minnesota
County of Dakota
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Ha►ris
Maher
Bataglia
Richards
Turner
Jensen
loeding
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I, Joan L. Kendall. Clerk to the Board of the County of Dakota, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the
foregoing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, Dakota County,
Minnesota, at their session held on the 6th day of December 1s94, now on file in the County
Administration Department, and have found the same W be a true and correct copy thereof.
Witne�s my hand'and official seal of Dakota County this /� day of ���i��'��w�'/ /�7�
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Clerk to the Boud
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F3E}ARD QF COUNTY' Ct?1VIIYIISSIQNERS
DAKOTA CQUNTY, MINNES4TA
DATE JLne 24,, _1�93 RESOLUTION NO. 93-5Z,,�_
Motion by Commissioner Maher � Seconded by Commissioner Turner
WHEREAS, an east-west trail cannectian - in northern Dakota Caunty is
identi.fied on Metropola.tan Council Concept Maps and in the Master Plan •for
South St. Paul Riverfront and Regional Trail Concept; and
WHEREAS, an east-west traa.l linkage between the two established regional
trail corridor segments is an important and necessary conz�ection; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Hoard of Commissioners finds that planning for the
develapment af an east-west connection between the Northwest (Soa Line
Cooridor) and the Northeas�. (MissS.ssippi Riverfrontw regional trail segments
in Dakota Caunty should begin immediately; and
WHEREAS, the immediate development of an east-west connectian between the
.regional.tra.il segments in Dakota County was not anticipa�ed in the 1993
;budget af the'Physical Development Division/Office af Planning and budgeted
resources�are fully allocated in 1993.
fNOW, THEREFORE, BE iT F:ESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Cammissioners
•directs that staff immedia�Gely begin development of a plan for an east-wes�
'trail connection between the Northwest {Soa Li.ne Cooridor) and the North�ast
�fMississippi RiverfronL-j Trails in Dakata County, with campletion of the plan
� 1993; and
BE IT FURTHER RESaLVED, That a budget amendment to the 1993 Physical
;Development Division/Office of Planning budget be authorized in the amaunt of
;$25,000, with the funds to come fram the Parks Reserve Fund balance; and
Narris
Maher
Bataglia
Rechards
Tur�er
Jcnsen
Loeding
YES
X
X
X
X
X
State of 11�innesota
Canaty af Dakota
X
X
K��r�s
Maher
Batagtia
Ricisasds
Tu�ner
Jensen
ioeding
NO
I. Josn L. iienda!!. Clerk ta the Board of the (:ountc oi T}al:ota. Stau af �finnesata, da herebc certi{t that i hace compared the
foregoing cop� of a resoluuon with thc originai minutes of tha proceedings of the Baard af Countr Commissioners. Dakata Count�.
hiinaesata, at tizeir xssion held on the ���h da� of JUtI� iy� noK an fik in the Caunt}
Administration Department, and haee found the same to t+r� a trur and correct cop� thereof. �„r
Witneis my hand and otficial stal of Dakou County� this
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BE IT FURTHER Ft�SOLVED, That the Development Plan be i.ncorporated into the
'�ounty Regional Txail Plan, Gounty Park Policy Plan and County Bikeway System
�3an that are in the:�rocess of being prepared by staff. �
BOAR.D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
DATE December 6, 1994
RESOLUTION NO. 94-914
Motion by Commissioner l�ichards Seconded by Commissioner Maher
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Boarcl of Commissioners directed staff to develop plans for an east-west connedion
between the Big Rivers Regional Trail and the South St. Paul Rivertront Trail; and
WHEREAS, a Master Plan for the North Urban Regional Traii was completed in June, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners released the Master Plan as a draft for public review on September 6, 1994;
and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public information meeting was held on September 22, 1994 at the Wentworth Library in
West St. Paul, with written comments accepted through October 24, 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners directs staff of the Physical
Development Division to seek the input of the Cities of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul and School
Distrid 197 wfth resped to the development of a regional trail through their jurisdictions and properties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Boarcl of Commissioners directs staff of the Physical
Development Division to propose regional designation for a North Urban Regional Trail to the Metropolitan Council,
which connects the Big Rivers Regional Trail and the South St. Paul Rivertront Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proposed trail shall not be constructed until regional designation for such a trail is
approved by the Metropolitan Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That local funds shall not be required as a part of the funding for a North Urban Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That representatives of Dakota County work with legislators and other interested pe�sons
to secure designation of a North Urban Trail as a regional trail in the metropolitan system.
YES
Harris
Maher
Bataglia
Richards
Tumer
Jensen
Loeding
State of Minnesota
County of Dakota
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X �
X
X
X
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X
Harris
Maher
Bataglia
RicharcJs
Turner
Jensen
Loeding
NO
I, Joan L. Kendall. Clerk to the Board of the County of Dakota, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the
foreg�oing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, Dakota County,
Minnesota, at their session held on the 6th �y of December ls 94, now on file in the County
Administration Department, and have found the same to be a uue and correct copy thereof.
Witnen my hand and official aeal of Dakota County this /w day of 'v��i���G�+'�'/ /�7�
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Clerk to the Board
December 8,_1993
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1616 HUMBOLOT AVE., WEST ST. PAUC, MN 55118-3972 •
AOMINISTRATION 552-4100 •
PBLICE AND FIRE 552-42Q0
EMERGENCY 911 TDO� 552-4222
Mr. John Farrest
Division of Physical Development
Dakota County
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Dear Mr. Forrest,
� In respanse to Jack Ditmore`s ietter of December 3rd, I am sending
this letter to express once again this city's interest in the proposed
trail yau now term the North Urban Trail. We believe the traii ihat Dakata
County constructed this year (the first new County trail in aur city) was a
fine i�nprove�ent, and that additional irail links are a good idea. Piease
note aur suppart of the North Urban Trail, in particular the segment that
we previously sent a letter of suppart for, in Thompson �ake Fark, and aur
continued willingness to work with you regarding additional segments.
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Yours very truly,
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William P. Craig
City Manager
AN EQUAl. OPPQRTUNITY/AFFIRMATlVE QCTION EMPLOYER
CITY OF '
SOUTH ST. PAUL `�'`��'' "'`
125 THIRD AVENUE NORTH
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN 55075-2097
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December2l, 1993
Mr. Jack Drtlriore
Deputy Director
Physical D�evelopment Division
149SS Gala.Yie A venue
Apple Yalley, MN SS124-8579
Dear Mr. Ditrnore.•
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On behalfofthe Crty ofSouth St. Paul, please acx�pt this letteras oursupport ofihe Dakota
CountyBoard's commitment to develop a east-west trail conn�ctiou to adjoin the South St.
PauJsegment oftheNorG�iern Dakota CouniyR�gioaal Tr�i� We trulyappr�ciate theD3.kota
CouQty Board of Commissioners' decision in designatiag tbi.s projerct as a priorrty for the
cit.izens of the nofiheast section ofDakota County.
We contiaue to appreciate tbe eiforts oftbeDakota CoantyBoard anditsstafi'in assisting our
City to acquire and develop a regional trail along the MiSsissippi Riverin South St. Paul.
Sinc�rely,
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Rande� L. Nelson
Drrector ofParks and Re�reation
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cc.• Mayor Kathle�n Gaylord
Doug Reeder, City Administrator
Don Maher, Dakota County Comrrlissioner
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January 24, 1994
1��e�data
Ms. Chantell Kadin
Dakota County western Service Center
Environmental Management Department
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8579
Dear Ms. Kadin:
�ity o�
Heigh�s
I am �rit=�g *�.�:: ?�4*�r to i�f�� yot� that t:�e L��.� Council oi
Mendota Heights a.s not able to offer conceptual suppo=t of the
North Urban Trail, until such time a� more details are.known about
locations, rautes, connections and standards. Our City Council
recognizes the potential af impacting the front yards af
_residential properties in Mendota Heights with new trails, or
upgraded trails, and de�ires more specifics befare �hey will
endorse this concept,
The City Council, at their January 18th meeting, specifically
requested that I inquire if Ren.Horns, of Barton-Aschman, is awa.re
of the Missis�ippi National River�and Recreation Area (MNRRA) plan
. prepared by the National Park�Service.and their plans far regianal-.��,
'�` trail� in� thi� area. NIl�TR.RA_ trail plans should be coardinated �with �:
the Cciunty's regional system. � � �
� The City of Mendota Iieights has appreciated the opportunity to work
� with Dakota County in exploring additional recreational trail
facilities to serve the residents of our area. We look torward to
, continuing our cooperative efforts in this regard. We hope to
; provide further input as Dakota County begins to determine more
F speci�ic designs for the various routes and cannect�.on points.
Sincerely,
�����,`�"��la���.a-C. rSC.�'—
Kevin Batchelder
Administrative Assistant
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Bil.l Craig, City of West St . Paul
Randee Nelson; City of South St. Paul
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April 21, 1994
Ms. Chantell Radin, Planning Associate
Dakota County Western Service Center
Environmenta2 Managemen� Department
14955 Gala�cie Avenue
Apple Va11ey, MN 55124-8579
Dear Ms. Kadin:
As requested in your March 14, 1994 let�er, the City of Mendota
Heights has reviewed the�trail route al�ematives for �he North
Urban Trail, as presented in the Location A7.ternatives document an
March 9, 1994 by your con.sultant at �he Wentworth Li.brary. Both
our Parks and Recreation Commission�and our City Cauncil have
reviewed these alternatives.
While cur official l�odies agree with staf£ �hat the Highway 110
Frontage Road raute appears to be the most favarable rou�e, their
agreement to this°alternative is from the perspective that this is
the_least negative route of the three alterna.tives that have been
e�alared; � .>: . .. . • , � . . . = '� - - . . . � - , . . . . . � . .' . .
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Both . the City. . Council and the Parks �and Recreation Commission
strongly expressed the concern that any disruption ot front yards
for County regional trails would be unacceptable and would be
something that they could not support . They suggested, t�hat should
this trail be 3.ocated alang front yards, tha� significant plantings
and landscaping would he necessary ta minimzze the impacts.
Our City Council suggested that locating the trail between the
frontage road and-�Trunk Highway 110 should be re-explored as a
possible trail Iocation in order to avoid going through the front
yards of residents along the frontage road. The City Council is
also concerned about the level of bicycle tra�fic that would be
routed through Valley Park as the City has already received
numerous complaints of bicyc3ists traveling toa fast in this area
and frightening pedestrians.
.As previausly conveyed, our City Council is unable to offer
canceptual support for �he North Urban Trai1. until such time as
more details are known about the specitic locatians and connections
o� the trai2 and what impacts these choices may have.
1i01 Vietoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights,lViN • 55118 452 • 185U
Ms. ChanteZl Radin �
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April 21, 1994
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The City af Mendo�a Heigh�s appreciates the opportunity to provide
input and desires �.o be kept in�ormed on any decisions or
directions that the Caunty is taking with the Nor�h Urban Trail and
its location. We would especially agpreciate an opportunity to
review and comment� on the dratt plan that is being prepared. Thank
you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Revin Batchelder
Ad.*ninistrative Assistant .
cc : Bil]. . Craig, City of West St . Paul
Randee Nelson, City� of , Sou�h St . Faul
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3une 30, 1994
Mr. John Forrest
Division of Physical Development
Dakata County
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Dear Mr, Fonest,
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1616 iiUMBOLDT AVE., WES7 ST. PAUL, MN 5511&3972
ADMINISTRATION 552-4100
POLtCE AND FIRE 552-4244
EMERGENCY 811 TODl� 552-4222
Thank you for #he opporiunity ta review the proposed plans for the Narth Urban Regional
T�ail. Our wriiten commer,ts essentiall� echo aur verbal ones: We waulcl suggest that the
existing trails be accepted into the system at their current widths. Our citizens would not favor
any tree removals alang our park trails; we doubt that the volume of travel will require such
wark. Likewise, the residents along {Jakdale were extremely sensitive about the width of the
trail on that narrow right-of-way.
That said, the propased trail links should be very beneficial for our citizens, and the
Caunty staff is to be commended to the Board for their active effort to c�btain regional funding
for the proposed wark.
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Yours very truly,
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William P. Craig �
City Manager
AN EQUAI. flPPORTUNlTYlAFFIRMATtVE ACtlON EMPLOYER
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.... . 1Viendota Heights
July 7, 1994
Mr. Jack Ditmore, Deputy Director
Division of Physical Development
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, NII�T 55124-8579
Dear Mr. Ditmore:
Thank you for the presentation and update on the draft Master Plan
frJr_,. �1yo NO2"..f'.:2 �T�1J' 3� D8�10:1�� iZ'aii c'�i �112 IiiZ@i lily on June L7 � 1g�J4
at Wentworth Library. The City of Mendota Heights appreciates the
efforts by Dakota County staff and consultants to keep us informed
of the progress of the trail's design and to provide us another
opportunity for input. . ��
The City of Mendota Heights recognizes that the draft Master Plan
incorporates some of the suggestions we made during pr.evious
discussion�.
As discussed�at the meeting, we would.like to invite Dakota County
to appear at our City Council�meeting on July 19, 1994 to make a
presentation�on the draft.Master Plan for_the North Urban Regional
Trail .'�' ' The ' mee�ting begins at 7: 3 0 p. m: and will be in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1101 Victoria Curve.
We appreciate your cooperation in presenting the details of the
draft Master Plan and look forward to seeing you and your staff on
July 19, 3.994. If you have any questions, or desire to discuss
your presentation plans, please contact me at 452-1850.
Sincerely,
�L�- , .
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Revin Batchelder
Administrative Assistant
cc: Tom Lawell, City Administrator
Patrice Bataglia, Dakota County Commissioner
Bob Doffing, PARAC Representative
Barb Schmidt, Parks Director
Lynn Moratzka, Dakota County .
John Forrest, Dakota County
Chantell Kadin, Dakota County �
1101 Victoria Curve • 1Viendota Heights, 1ViN • 55118 . 452 • 1850
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August 2, 1994
Ms. Chan.tell Kadin, Planning Associate
Dakota County We�teru Service Center
8nvironmentaZ Management Department
14955 Gala.�cie Avenue
Apple Valley, D+Il�T 55124-8579 .
Dear Ms. Radin:
I am writing to thank Jahn Forrest and vourself for at�ending a�r
July 19, 1994 City Couucil meeting and providing a presentation on
the Draft Plan €or the Narth Urban Trail. I would also like to use
thie opportunity to restate the comnnents and observations of our
City Council regarding this proposed trail.
The City Council,is generally supportive of the Draft Plan and it
appears to address our earlier commerita. However, the City Council
expressed some concer�s xegarding'�iallay ParY. and it3 use for �he
North Urban Trail. These concerns.are focused on the po�ential
increase in bicycle traffic t#�rough Valley Park a.nd the widening of
the trail �o provide safer�bicycle passage. On ane hand, the
Council is concerned about the.trail..being wide enough Co be safe,
while ��also expressing a cancern �' about >- the' �.impact �hat trail
wideniag and trail construction may have on Valley Park.
As discussed at the meeting, the criteria that would be used for
prompting the widening of the trail has yet to be worked out. If
trail i.mprovements . to Valley Park are no� made with the initial
Narth Urban Tra.il project, what would trigger the improvements and
who would pay for them are cancerns of City Council. Maintenance
obligations also need �o be clarified.
In C118C228S1.T2Q safety fae�ars �or �al? e�• P�rk tr�il, sev�ra3
suggestions were considered such as the wideni� of trails, the
flatten3.ng of slopes, separated trails for bikers and walkers,
improving aight lines, etc . One Council member e�cgressed a concern
about flattening trails in the park. We would like to know the
impact of �hese potential improvements and how that� would affect
the terrain and vegetation in Valley�Park.
The City Council requested information on projected volumes of
traffic and use for the various segments of the trail, in
particular, Valley Park and the Warrior Drive �o Marie Avenue
eegment. I have attached a copy af the July 19, 1994 meeting
minutes that de�ail the diacussion with our City Council.
11U1 Vietoria Curve •1Viendota Heights,lViN •:55118_ 4�2�1850 ..
Ms. Chantell Radin
August 2, 1994
�Page twa
In addition to the discussion that evening, the staff inemorandum
prepared for the City Council meeting included a number of issues
that the Parks and Recreatian Commi.$sian discussed at their meeting
an July 12, 1994 or are the results of staff ineetings. This
includes; "
1. A review of a fence or concrete barrier between the �rail and
�iighwag 110.
2. The possibility of a safer, mare adequate landing approach �or
�he Valley Park trail as it approaches Dodd Road.
3. Maintenance agreements follawing construction and costs for
lighting, telephones and.trail widening.
a. Up�r�c�i�g the'�a.r.s.E �.;renu� ua�e-rpass anu. �he possibiiity of an
overpass for Highway 1l0 near its intersection with THZ49.
Again, thank you for the preaentation to City Council on the draft
plan. Your cooperation and assistance have enabled the City to
focus on the issues that may ariae with this project and our City
Council is generallg auppartive. I� is our underetanding that the
Dakata County Board of Commissioners will consid�r the draft pla.n
and possibly schedule publa.c hearings in Septe.mber.
Please keep u�
North Urban �
clarification,
possible.
informed of any progress on the Draft Plan for the
Trail�:` In the �meantime, if � you desire any
or.�further information, please contact me as soan as
Sincerely,
��{,�,t,� �}�,'�i,.�c.�.,���..
Kevin Batchelder
Admini.strative Assistant
cc : J'ohn Forrest, , Dakota � Caunty _
To� LtwiliC3.i f �:ii.;y 7�c:ri�i.uisirai:or �
Guy Ku3.lander, S'ngineering Technician �
Page No. 4091
July 19, 1994
sign will be a maximum of 20 feet wide and will be level with other
signs in the area and five feet higher than the one which exists. He
reviewed a rendering of the sign, dated July 18, 1994, and informed
Council that the existing sign will be removed.
Councilmember Krebsbach azrived at 7:55 p.m.
Mr. Snyder informed Council that the lettering "Mendota Plaza" on
the sign will be intemally lit, and the rest of the sign will not be
illuminated.. He explained that the brighh�ess of the sign will be no
more than those on the building and that the sign lettering for all of
the businesses in the shopping center will be red except where there
a national marketing color is differen�
L;auacil�ember Smith mov:d to authorize the issuance of a building
permit to construct a new pyloa sign at the Mendota Plaza consistent
with the underlying 1988 Planning Commission recommendation
with the following conditions: removal of the existing sign along
T.H. 110; a maximum overall height of 45 feet and maximum
overall width of 20 feet; location of the sign to be as specified on
the Mendota Plaza Pylon Location drawi.ng dated July 12, 1994;
�esign of the sign to be ccnsistent w:th t�e rendering dated Jt1y 19,
1994; and illumination to be consistent with representations made
this evening.
Councilmember Koch seconded the moiion. •
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PARK CELEBRATION Council acknowledged a memo from Adminisirative Assistant
Batchelder regarding the third annual "Celebrate Mendota. Heights '
Parks!" along with a schedule of events and copies of press releases.
Assistant Batchelder, steering committee chair Sharon Kohl,
donation committee chair L11tan Duggan, steering committee
member Sam Kilburg. Fire Relief Association representative Jim
Kilburg and Fire Relief Association Ladies Auxiliary representative
Marilyn Nelson gave brief presentations on activities which will
occur during the even�
NORTH URBAN TRAIL Couacil aclaiowledged the Dakota County Physical Development
� f-' Division's draft plan for development of the North Urban Trail along
' with an associated memo from Assistant Batchelder. Ms. Chantell
.,. Kadin and Mr. John Forrest, from the Dakota County planning staff,
. ' . were present for the discussion.
Page No. 4092
July Y 9, 1994
Mr. Forrest gave Council an overhead presentation, infomung .
Council that comments and concerns expressed by Council will be
taken to the Dakota County Board with the hope that some time in
September the Board will entertain the feasibility of having the plan
distributed for review and comment by the general public. He
explained that the planning staffwill maintain a neutral position on
the plan until all of the three affected communities have reviewed
and commented on the draft.
Ms. Kadin reviewed a map of the proposed trail connections,
explaining that the eastern connection is at the Northem Dakota
, Couaty Riverfront Regional Trail along the Mississippi River in
South S� Paul. She explai.ned that the western connection is at the
Lilydale trail w}uch is currenfly being constructed with the Mendota
Interchange Project This trail would then connect to the existing
Valley Park hail, then run along T.H. 110 (east of Dodd), between
the frontage road and the highway, to Wazrior Drive aad then
connect with the existing trail on Marie Avenue into West S� Paul.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience that the Council and Pazk
and Recreation Commission have discussed the issue over the past
months and have pointed out some areas of concern. He elcplained
that the draft plan appears to have addressed those concerns and that
staffwill continue to keep in close contact with the county staff,
passing on any Cotmcil and Park and Recreation Commission
comments to them.
Councilmember Smith commented that bicycles are a concem
through the Valley Park portion of the trail because of its slopes.
She asked for ' Q(� 6�f��� `
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Ivlr. Forrest responded that it is envisioned that there will be two
:. �' . i� ac�e a�-�.,�s �separated paths where the grade is difficult),
and perhaps b�ces will be restricted from some trail and sections. He
explained that the criteria for deciding when a trail will be widened
must be worked out among the cities and the county if the general
trail proposal is approved by the cities.
� Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she would prefer that the
;=' more wooded. and interesting trail be designated for the wallcers and
� add a bike tra,il in a flatter terrain. She was also concemed about the
'. > cut through at Wazrior Drive to Callahan and asked how many bikes
. . will use that section of trail.
Page No. 4093
July 19, 1994
Nir. Forrest responded that the anticipated typical use of the North
Urban Trail is projected to be from the residential areas surrounding
the trail and for short recreational trips. He stated that the trail will
not likely receive much use from people traversing east to west from
South St Paul to its end.
Councilmember Huber stated that he would like to see much more
detail on what widening and flattening is proposed for the trail in
Valley Park and what damage may occur to the vegetatioa He
further stated that there are several places on the valley trail where
sight lines are such that people cannot see what traffic is coming
&om very far ahead. He expressed concem about introducing even
more potential bicyclists but stated that he would not like to see the
problem solved by flattening the trail out
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that because of the terrain there is
good justification for separate trails for the pedestrian and bicycle
uses. �
COFiE�T STORM SEWEt'Z Council acl�owledged a memo from Public Works Direcior
Danielson regarding the Philip Cohen request for storm sewer
connection, recommending a proposed revision to the draft
� connection agreement Council also acl�owledged letters submitted
by Mr. Cohen from Schoell and Madson, Inc., and the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission.
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Mr. Cohen informed Couacil that he has received an estimate of
$700 from Ace Blacktop for repair of any potential damage to the
Macey driveway, and stated that he feels the proposed $1,040
escrow is adequate. He stated that he has reviewed the draft
agreement and would like to add a clause that would allow him to do
repairs before the city uses the escrow. He further stated that
(regarding paragraph 11 of the agreement) he would like an
opportunity to try to recover some of his costs by working out an
agreement with aayone else who might wish to connect to the
system.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that the city must be in control by
saying that no one can connect without agreement, and that Council
would certainly be in contact with Mr. Cohen since he has the
responsibility for maintaining i� It was suggested that the paragraph
could be revised so that no party may connect without the landowner
and city approval.
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September 9, 1994
Dakota County Office of Planning
NORT Comments
14955 Galaxie AVe.
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8579
To Whom It May Concern:
The Dakota County Board has apparently gone off the deep end once again
in believing we taxpayers must have and pay for another boondoggle, aka
"North Urban Regional Trail". ,
I have some questions that should be read aloud at the hearing on September
22, 1994 with request that answers be given to each at the meeting. '
# 1- Who on the Board proposed this trail?
# 2- How much did you pay the consultants for this plan?
# 3- Why do you hire consultants when you have Director,
Deputy Director and numerous others in the planning
departm�nt? Are they not capable?
# 4- Why do2s the description and notice of hearing containing
well over 1000 words describing the project but only 11
words relating to costs to build?
# 5- What will be the annual cost in maintaining this blacktop
path, i.e.- snow plowing, weeding, sweeping, patrolling,
patching, etc.? Black top deteriorates from extremes in
weather alone and requires regular sealing and re-surfacing.
# 6- What are the "estimated" usage of such a path which meanders
in and out of extremely high density automobile traffic?
� 7- Where will the monies come from to pay for this fiasco? Please
do not answer "...federal or state grants, etc." since those
"grants" are our tax dollars.
Each Commissioner who pushed this idea should be made to walk the entire "trail"
in order to actually see the stupidity of the project.The Commission should know
country is 4 trillion dollars in debt, much of it caused by politicians and
bureaucrates who spend monies that do not exist on unnecessary, unplanned and
just plain dumb projects.
Taxpayers are fed up with wacky ideas from politicians and bureaucrates who have
no concept of fiscal responsibilities. "Politicians are the sameall over.
They promise to build a bridge where there is no river." (N. Khrushchev)
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Dakota County Office of Planning
We do not need a blacktop path where na need has been shawn. Wou1d the Board
be willing to put this project up for a vote by the people wha must pay for it?
The Board should rescind their actions �in th�is matter and get on with the
more importa�t ite�s facing the caunty.
Sincer y,
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obert P. Sa
445 W. Marie Ave.
Wesi Si. Pau1, MN 55518
cc: Co�unission Danald Ntaher, CSD 2
Corr�nissioner Patr�ice Batagiia,C6D 3
Brandt Richardson, Couniy Administrator
Jack Ditmore, Deputy Director, PDD
Barb Schmidt, County Parks Director.
Rohland & Linda Wiltfang
1S8Q Oakdale Avenue
VVest St. Paul, MN 55118
September 1.3, 1994
Dakota Cannty Office of Planning
NURT Comments
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This letter is in resganse to your xecent public hearing natice regarding the proposed North
Urban Regional Trail. Because af anather meeting we will not be able to attend the hearing. We
appreciate the opportunity�to comment by letter.
We have used and enjoyed trail systems in other areas and welcarne the news and support the
pro�osed trail plan. We strongly bel.ieve that a trail, such as this, is an asset to aur Caunt�,� and
the communities. The t,rrail that passes through our neighbarhood has brought life back inta our
azea. I now see people out walla.ng, biIflng, etc, as I have never seen before because we can naw
enjay these activities safely. It is also goad news that the traii will be open and usable during the
winter. � �
Sincereiy,
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Linda Wiltfang
September 21, 1994
To Whom It May Concem:
We received the notice of the proposed North Urban Regional Trail public hearing. Please include
our comments in the public record.
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We are strongly opposed to the preferred comdor route in segment 5 of the trail. This proposed
segment will run the length of Marie Avenue on the south side between Delaware and Charlton.
We would, however, support the altemative location of this segment on the north side of Marie.
The four driveway entrances to Marie on the south side include 2 residences (1 additional driveway
will be added on the lot not yet built on) and 2 driveways to Dakota's Children home parking lot.
This parking lot sees a significant amount of daily traffic as well as frequent emergency vehicles.
Chardel Street cul tle sa� aaso enters I:�arie AvenuP fro� the south and the homes along this street
would also generate additional traf6c. These entrances onto Marie Avenue are scattered the entire
length of the segmen� Though there are 6 entrances on the north side, they are grouped on the
western third of the segment leaving a much longer section of uninterrupted trail along the perimeter
of the Dodge Nature Center. Three of the residences are set quite far off the street and would
realize little or no impact from the trail. We believe that the south side trail would be a less safe
route than the north side and have much more impact on the residents
It also seems logical to make use of this undeveloped land on Dodge Nature Center rather than
distrubing lots wluch are already landscaped as is the case along much of the south side. . It is aiso
our opinion that undeveloped land should be used as much as possible because it is much more
appealing for trail users to be enjoying natural surroundings as opposed to walking or riding through
residential front yards.
We noted that in most segment descriptions in the master plan, under the heading Opportunities and
Constraints, a rationale is given as to why one side of the street was chosen over the other. Segment
5 gives no rationale buts says only that "the privately owned Dodge Nature Center is located along
much of the north side of Marie". We question whether there was a particular reason for not
evaluating the Dodge Nature Center in this section.
When we received notice of the hearing and looked at the small map which was attached, we
assumed that the proposed trail would be along the Dodge Nature Center - after all park trails
belong in parks. We were very surprised when we checked the master plan and found that this was
not the case. We feel the map included with the notice was misleading, and perhaps intentionally
so. We certainly would have appreciated a more detailed description of the trail as well as detaiLs
of the proposed width, set-back etc. '
Sincerely, , �� �
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Roger and Jean Sax
300 Marie Avenue West
West S� Paul, MN 55118
312 Marie Avenue Wesi
Wesl Si. Paul, MN SS 118-384?
September 21, 1994
Ms. Chantelt Cadin
Physical Develapment Flanner
Dakota County Offce of Planning
NLJFLT Commenls
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8579
Dear Ms. Cadin:
We are writing this letter ta voice our strong objection to the proposed plan for iiie Narlli Urban Regional Trail
along Marie Avenue beiween Detaware and Charlton streets. We wauid like this letter to be entered into ilie public
record for tlie proposed Nortl� Urban Regional Trail.
As hameowners along the preferred corridor of Segment 5, Marie Avenue, we have the following concerns
regarding the placement of the Urail on tlie south side of Marie:
I. � Privacy a�td safety af aur fami[y - The creatian of the traii aight feet wide and six f�t fram the curb invites
many strangers to cross our front yard, With an 18 manth old child, we are concerned aboui her safety with
strangers, bikes sFeeding b3' and dogs in our yard so close to our home.
2. Safety of peopie using the trail - On the south side of Marie, there are two existing homes with driveways to
Marie and a third to be buiIt soon, a street to a culdesac and Dakota Children's Inc. with two driveways. These
aze nat only scattered down ilne strcet but occur at the bottom of inclines wt�ere bikers an the trail and cars
entering Marie may have reduc:�ed visibility. Alsa, without mucfi caution„ cars often use the driveways on
Marie to inrn around
3. Aesthetic appearance of homes and yards - Fourteen to fifteen fest. taken from the front yard for an aspl:alt
trail will nuin the general appearance of the homes. The size of We trail is disproportionate to ihe yards
affected. Existing landscaping has been professionally pla�wed to make the appearance of the homes
appealing and to keep up the value of the neighborho�od. Whak wauld happen to mature trces that fall near or
within tlte trait "baunds"?
4. Use of the laesd - Our title opinion only inclades an uti2ity easement of i4 feet with no mention of a trail
easemenL If this sgace is garE of the tand to be available far ihe stareet, should we have been aware of it? Can
it be used for such a trail7
5. Reduced Pronerty Value - Will there be a miarket for our homes with a 14-15 foot public trail in the front
yard? No one we have tallced to would be interested in a hame under Wese condidans. If the value
theoretically wauld not drop, what proporiion af home buyers in this price range woutd be interested in buying
ilze home?
We hope that our concems will not ga unaddressed and that aur coniinued input may be waicomed in making
clianges to our neighborhood.
SincerelY,
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Cluis and Jolene Sather
cc; Commissianer ponald Maher, County Board District 2
Commissioner Patrice Batagila, County Board District 3
Mayor Michael Bisanz, West S� Faul
Councitman Robert Kelly, West Sk. Paul
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PAESIP�NT
INGRIO GONANT
ALAfA DERAi/F
KIM6ERLY DODCE
OL(VIA f. DODGE
THOMAS OODGE
E�IZA6E'1'H S. ORISCOLL
CLOV�R EAAL
OLIVIA G. PORD
L�Nn� HVEscx�ea
WIILUM FIUEO
NO�ACE N. IPYtM�� IIl
CATFIERINE NICHOLSON
TIMOTHY M. 08ER
HoWARD OLsoN
DANIEL PENNIE
GEORGE G• pOWER. JR.
GINNIE REGORD
ROb�f4T RICK
VICENT/1 D 6GARLETT
HUGFI6CHILR�NG •
FRANK B• TIFFANY
STEVEN TOUREK
WILLIAM W6ST
REUEL FiARMON
t10NOliARY TRUSTEE
CiREGORY J. LEe
E%ECUTIVE OtRECTOR
DODGE NATURE CENTER FAX N0, 6124552575 P.OI
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1795 CHARLTON STREEY
WL3T SAIN7 PAUL. lA1NNESOTA 85118-3800
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FAX (6�2) �35-2?78
22 September 1994
c% Chantell Kadln, Physical Qevelopment Planner
pakota County Office of Pianning
NURT Comments
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8579
D�ear Ms. Kadin:
As re,gards t�e proposal for the NURT route between Defaware Avenue and
Charlton Street in West St. Paul, !he Dodge Nature Center sirongly
supports pla�ing the trail on the south side of Marie Avenue. The Nature
Center is very much opposed to placing the trail on the north side of Marie
Avenue in the section between Chariton and Delaware. If placed on the
south side of Marie, the trail woutd have negligible effect on the operation
of the Nature Center, whereas if placed on the north side of Marie Avenue
ttie trail woutd have a signfficant and negative impact on the operation oi
our property, it would also inte�fere witf� pians that the Nat�re Center is
developing tt�at would have schaol busses drop off ai Marie Avenue the
students visiting the Nature Cenfer.
The Nature Cenier atso believes that it would be bett8r for bicyclists to
make the switch from the south to the notth side of Marie Avenue at
Charlion Street instead of at Detaware Avenue because the intersection of
Defaware Avenue and Marte is more heaviiy trafficked than the
intersection of Marie and Cha�ton.
Thank you for your corisideration of the Nature Center's opinion.
Sincerely,
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Gregory .JlLg,d
Executive Direc r
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15:29 D�IKOTA COUNTY-AIIMINISTRATION 002
Oakata County Com�nissione�• rtaher
Dal:ota Co�rnty Administration Centet�
1590 iiighway 55
Hastings, Mt� 5fi033
RC: Northerrt Urbar� iZegion�i Tra� 3
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I 7�ve a� 445 iv'. Plarie Av�., West St. Pau] �nd i am vigorous3y
opposed ta the 2 mil�ion dollar black�top pa�h part af which wiil
be along Ntaric Ave, �etweer� pelaware and C3�ar3ton.
The proj�ct is 111-conc�ive� arid totally an u�n�cessary Expeditufi�e
�f raxpayers monieM. I would app:^eciate answers to the fbliaw�no
questions:
l.. Are you in �avor of this Froject?
2. How wii7 the casts be recovsred? .
3. Whct are the annuai mnintenance costs? �
4. Did anyone make a mear�i�gful survey of usage?
5. Would yoa�be wilfing to ��ace this matter:�an �.__
a referendum?
G. Has aayone filed an environmentai impact s�aiem��t
in regards to this project? �
Yaur aasrrers prior to i�ovem5er e7ections wi11 be appreciated.
Si�cereiy,
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445 h'. t�arie Ave. '
Y:est Si. Paul , Mn 5511.3
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October 13, 1994
Dakota County
Division of Physical Development
14955 Galaxie Ave.
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8579
Attn: Mr. Chantell Kadin
Physical Development Planner
Re: North Urban Regional Trail Route
Dear Mr. Kadin:
Chicago and \orth���rstrrn
Rail�t•:i}• Comp:in�•
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Ch�iaL�, Ilhnui. (MH,�k,
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This is to notify you that we are in receipt of your letter of September 7, 1994 concerning the
development plans for an east-west connection between the Big Rivers Regional Trail in Mendota
Heights and the Mississippi River Regional Trail Segments.
Please be advised that any crossing either under or over Chicago and North Western Railway
Company property will have to be covered by a license agreement. This may be obtained by
contacting Mr. Frank Tippy, Senior Manager, Engineering Services at 165 North Canal Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60606.
Sincerely,
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Dennis Davitt
Assistant Manager
Engineering Services
165 North Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 559-6341
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Qctober 17, 1994
Mr. Don Maher
Aalcata County Commissioner
Dakata Couniy Administration Center
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Deaz Mr. Maher:
I am vehemently opposed to the "North Urban Regional Trail" which is presently being planned
by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. The portian that I object ta is the sectian
between Delaware and Chazltan Streets in West St. Paul.
The questions that I have are:
1. Do you support this project?
2. Where does your oppanent stand on this issue?
3. Wha will pay for the maintenance of this trail, surnmerlwinter?
4. Wha will pay for the relocation of the following facilities on my prope�ty?
• Large Trees (2Q yeazs old)
• Water hydrant
• Pad mount electrical transformer
• Steep emba�nkment with large trees and decorative shrubs
• Cabie T. V. bax
• Telephone box
• Maitbo� and where wiii we have ta place our mailbox, ar will we receive daor
delivery
• Same as above for daily newspaper
S. What are the total costs far this project and haw will it be paid? I don't want to be
totd that this witl be paid for with federal or caunty grants.
6. Why not farga this entire praject and reduce aur property tax by the amount
earmarked for this project?
7. Was an enviranmental impact statement developed £or this project? If nat, why not?
8. By what amount wi11 our taxes be reduced if this trail becomes a reality on or near our
praperty? Obviously, it will reduce the value of aur property; or will the county
purchase that part from us?
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Mr. Don Maher
October 17, 1994
I expect answers to these questions before the November elections. Thanking you in advance for
your cooperation.
Sincerely,
���'��2 .
Joseph A. Cascalenda
465 West Marie
West St. Paul, NIlV 55118
c: 1Vfike Bisanz, Mayor of West St. Paul
Johnnie Forrest, Project Manager
� October 17, 199�
Dakota County OfYice of Planning
Dakota County-western Cente�
14955 Galaxi Avenue
Apple �alley, Mn. 55�24
To Whom It May Con�err�:
I am a resident of W. St. Paul and a property owner
on the proposed Northern IIrban Reg ional Trail on
Marie Avenue between Delaware and Charlton.
I am opposed to the entire Northern Urban Re�ional
Trail project and I am especially opposed to and
affended by pour proposal to black top a path, or is
it a ro'ad, thru my �ront pard and or m�r neighbors
front yards. We don't need this trail and we don't
want it.
�- � ' �� �WP-"�A�e street'�fiere�'��in W. �St:� �Paul�that don't have ' ' ' "
bl�ck"top shoulders. Wentworth Avenue is a good
example. Try walking anywhere on Wentworth between
Dodd Road and Robert Street and your in danger of
being struck by a car.
Lets �orget about this dumb idea and �oncentrate
on the many nore important ite�as facing the Gounty.
cerely,
. ��. �
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Ronald G. Sticha
�+81 W. Marie Avenue
W�. St. Paul, Mn. 55118
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Zlrv�as �rv«e �o�lge �Vaiure G'e�rter
19 October 1994
1795 CHARLTON STREET
WEST SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55118-3800
16121 455•4531
FAX 16121 455-2575
%;� Chantell Kadin, Physical Development Planner
Dakota County Office of Planning
�4-(ly' NURT Comments
`—'"' 1 14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8579
OLIVIA IRVINE DODGE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FRANK B. TIFFANY
PRESIDENT
INGRID CONANT
ALMA DEFAUF
KIMBERLY DODGE
OLIVIA �. DODGE
THOMASDODGE
ELIZABETH S. ORISCOLL
CLOVER EARL
OLIVIA C. FORD
WILLIAM HUEG
H09ACE H. IRVINE, III
CATHEP.INE NICHOLSON
TIMOTHY M. OBER
HOWARD OLSON
DANIEL PENNIE
GEORGE C. POWER, JR.
GINNIE RECORD
ROBERT RICK
VICENTA D. SCARLETT
HU6H SCHILLING
STEVEN TOUREK
WILLIAM WEST
GREGORY J. LEE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Ms. Kadin:
I am writing to explain why I as Executive Director of the Dodge Nature Center
believe the NURT trail would best be placed on the south side of Marie Avenue
between Delaware and Charlton Avenue. (1) The trail, if placed on the north side
of Marie, would inevitably lead to littering that would cause additional
maintenance expense for the Nature Center. We try to keep our land free of
debris so that the 32,000 students who visit us each year will not have their
experiences tamished by a litter encrusted landscape. (2) The Nature Center
already experiences securiry problems caused by people trespassing on our
property after hours and using our nature trails for of�-road biking experiences.
Placing a trail on the north side of Marie would thus not only directly impair the
natural habitat we have worked so hard to protect but might also increase the
temptation to use bikes to explore the Nature Center itself. (3) It would be better
for bicyclists to make the switch from the south to the north side of Marie Avenue
at Charlton Street instead of at Delaware Avenue because on weekends and
evening hours the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Marie appears to be
more heavily trafficked than the intersection of Marie and Cha�lton. �
Despite the concerns raised above I am sympathetic to the concems of the
residents on the south� side of Marie who are reluctant to have 16 feet of front
yard landscaping removed to accommotiate this trail and suggest that altemate
Route C as shown in the June, 1994 draft plan for the trail is a better alternative.
However, I believe that even Route C should be modified in the stretch between
G21a�vare a�d Cha�t�r�. ii pfac2d a� the so��tli side of t�llendoia Ftoaa it would not
impact an existing wetland or require the removal of many good-sized trees.
Much of the section on the south side is lawn in front of large apa�tment buildings.
I now wish to express a personal opinion bome from a lifetime of bicycling that
includes 16 years of recent experience living and bicycling daily in Davis,
Califomia, a city which is a national model for urban bicycle trails, and one year
living at 1708 Delaware Avenue. When I lived on Delaware Avenue in 1992-93 I
tried to use the bicycle trails in Mendota Heights. As a parent I found them
hazardous for children. There are too many intersections with busy streets and
driveways and the topography is too steep for children to ride on. As a bicyclist I
found the trails unpleasant because of the steep grades and the frequent stops
and starts required by intersections and driveways. I rarely encountered bicyclists
on the existing trails and I am concemed that the West St. Paul and Mendota
Heights sections of the NURT trail would also not be heavily used by recreational •
bicyclists or commuters for the reasons just stated. I also cringe at the thought of
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a bike trail crossing Roberi Sireet at e�ther Marie or Wentworth and fear it could be the creafion of
a deadly accident waiting ta happen. A trail system with an averpass or underpass when it
crosses busy streets or one along railroad right-of-ways ar other areas wi#hout the steep grades,
intersections and driveways found in th� present ptan wouid be vastiy preferabie and a joy to
use. Is there not such an option somewhere in northem Dakota County? .
I know that your task is a difficult one and wish you #he best of luck in finding the best route. A
safe and pleasant to ride regional #rail would be a wonde�fui addition to this area. i thank you #o�
providing the apportunity to comment on this pian.
Sincerely,
'"� � ,��'-'
Grego J�e
Executive Dir ctar
Cc: Frank Tiffany
•�1
October 20, 1994
Dakota County Ofiice of Planning
NURT Comments
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 551248579
Dear Members of the Physical Development Committee:
We would like this letter to be included as part of the public testimony regarding the
proposed North Urban Regional Trail route. We own a residential lot located at 340 W.
Marie Avenue, West St Paul and have plans to begin conshuction of our home in the
very near future. The proposed plan would place a 10 foot wide tirail along the south side
of Marie Avenue and directly across our front lawn. We are strongly opposed to this
se�ent of the trail for die following reasons:
1. SAFETY - This trail would be used by not only pedestrians, but by bicyclists,
roller bladers, and skateboarders. The trail would cross several driveways along
Marie Avenue. The potential for cars entermg aud exiting our driveway to
collide with the users of the trail would be enormous. This makes this segment
of the trail extremely dangerous to us and the useis of the trail as well.
2. NEED - We seriously question the need for this trail. We attended the public
hearing regarding this trail on Thursday, September 22, 1994 and listened to Ken
Hornes of Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. state that they think very few people
will use the trail &om beginning to end. Why then, is the trail an imporhant and
necessary connection, as stated in Dakota County Resolution No. 93-579? He
further stated, that �ey felt the segments of the trail would be used by people
living within a few blocks of that segmenL We strongly feel that there are ample
traiLs existing in Garlough and Marthaler Parks and in nearby Mendota Heights to
accomodate people living near Segment 5- Marie Avenue.
3. TRAII, WIDTH - It is incomprehensible to even suggest placing a 10 foot
wide tar path ti�rough residential lawns. Sidewalks belong in front yards, 10
foot wide tiails do not
3. PROPERT'Y VALUES - The negative impact of this trail to us and our
properly would be enormous. Not only would we suffer a substantial loss of
privacy, but aesthetically, it is a nigh�nare. The suggestion in the master
plan to add vegetation and a retaining wall is not good enough. I ask each of
you to consider if you would want a 10 foot tar trail across your &ont lawn and
only 24 feet &om your front door. �
4. COST - Who is going to pay for the cost of building and maintaining this 2.6
. million dollar trail year after yeaf? We are quite certain it will be us in the form
of state and/or city tax dollars.
For these reasons, we are vehemently opposed to this segment of the proposed tr�il. The
idea of p��cing an uneeded, cost�y and patentially haxardot�s trail through residential
lawns and driveways is ridiculous. We strongly urge you to explore other options and
altern�tives. 'Il�ank yau for your consideration.
Sincerely,
��c,���Ct%C �-���� ��-�'���"�C. G�C�
Russell and Kristi Latterell
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DAKOTA'S CHILDREN
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October 21, 1994
Chantell Kadin
Physical Development Planner
Dakota. County Division of Physical Development
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Va11ey, MN 55124-8579
Deaz Ms. Kadin:
This is a written follow-up to our verbal comments that we offered at the public
information meeting at Wentworth Library on September 22, 1994.
At that meeting there was, as you know, considerable discussion of the merits of the trail �
itself, but the part of the discussion that has the most direct effect on our property at 400
West Marie Avenue, West St. Paul, was that which addressed the positioning of the
proposed hail on either the north or south side of Marie Avenue.
As we stated at that meeting, we are not opposed in pri.nciple to the trail; the proposed
trail could offer expanded travel and recreational opportunities for the people served by
Dakota's Children who live at 400 West Marie.
The trail as proposed would cross two driveways which offer access to our property. Our
concern is twofold: the safety of persons on the trail as they cross the driveways and our
increased liability exposure.
The trail would be open for use by bicyclists and skaters as well as pedestrians. Because
of the volume of the traffic in and out of our parking lot and because of the speed that
cyclists and skaters can attain, we believe that placement of the trail on the south side of
Marie increases exposure to danger for those using the trail. As a result of this increase in
the risk of danger there is the additional risk to liability exposure for our company. We
don't believe that this is an acceptable level of risk for us to take.
GO East M�rie Avenue ■ West St. Paul, Minnesota 551 18 ■ jG12) 450-7009
Chantell Kadin
Octaber 21, 1994
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For the above reasons we recommend that cansideration for placement of the proposed
trail be maved to the north side o£ Marie Avenue.
Thank you.
Since .,
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Brian cutver
Director of Operations
cc: � William P. Craig, City Manager, West St. Paui
Michael Bisanz, Mayor, West St. Paul
Kathleen LeMay, President/CE4, DCI
�livza �rvine `�LJoc�ge
DIXIE SLOPE
1668 DELAWARE AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 551 18 '
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October 21, 1994
. Chantell Kadin, Physical Development Planner
Dakota County Office of Planning
NURT Comments �
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8479
Dear Ms Kadin;
�
I am writing to add my voice to others who wish the bi�ycle trail to be ,'
along Mendota Road between Delaware Avenue and Charlton Street rather
than Marie Avenue. I know the residents on both , sides of Marie do not :
want the trail nor does the Dodge Nature Center for good and sufficient '
reasons. -
I own property on both sides of Mendota Road and would be perfectly
happy to have the trail go through the property.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
�� � . S.. � ��
Olivia l. Dodge
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