1989-11-21s
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
BUDGET WORKSHOP - AGENDA
November 21, 1989 - 6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Budget/Levy Discussion.
4. Adjourn.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 21, 1989 - 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Agenda Adoption.
4. Approval of Minutes of October 17th and November 7
5. Consent Calendar
a. Acknowledgment of November 14th Park and Recre
Commission Minutes.
•b. Approval of final payment for Improvement No.
Project No. 5 - Sibley Heights - RESOLUTION NO
c. Approval of final payment for Improvement No.
Project No. 2 - Executive Drive - RESOLUTION N
d. Memo on copier purchase.
e. Approval of the List of Contractors.
f. Approval of the List of Claims.
* g-. Acknowledgment of a "thank you" letter from Mr
Mrs. Art Miller.
* h. Acknowledgment of a letter from the Regional T
Board.
End of Consent
6. Public Comments. J,GA k LAA,4-51h _Sud`
ition
37,
124
39,
D. 125
and
ansit
7. HEARING
a. Street Vacation - Bill Strub - 8:00 P.M. -
RESOLUTION NO. 89-126
8. Unfinished and New Business,
a. Sale of An Additional City Acquired Home.- faU�-
b. Duffy Development - RESOLUTION NO. 89-127.
C. Local Watershed Plan - Job No. 8912 - W(,eAA
RESOLUTION NO. 89-128
d. Plans and Specifications for Bicycle Trail.
e. Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer.
f. Feasibility Update for the Garron Site
RESOLUTION NO. 89-129 S.
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g. Zoning ordinance Recodification.
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h. City Administrator Recruitment.
i. Commission Appointments.
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j. Huebner House Purchase.
k. Gopher State One Call Service Mendota Heights and
Lilydale - RESOLUTION NO. 130.
8. Council Comments.
9. Adjourn to Closed Session Workshop on Wednesday,
November 29, 1989.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
BUDGET WORKSHOP - AGENDA
November 21, 1989 - 6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Budget/Levy Discussion.
4. Adjourn.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 21, 1989 - 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Agenda Adoption.
4. Approval of Minutes of October 17th and November 7
5. Consent Calendar
6.
a. Acknowledgment of November 14th Park and Recretion
Commission Minutes.
b. Approval of final payment for Improvement No. 7,
Project No. 5 - Sibley Heights - RESOLUTION NO 124
c. Approval of final payment for Improvement No. 9,
Project No. 2 - Executive Drive - RESOLUTION Ni. 125
d. Memo on copier purchase.
e. Approval of the List of Contractors.
f. Approval of the List of Claims.
End of Consent
Public Comments.
7. HEARING
a. Street Vacation - Bill Strub - 8:00 P.M. -
RESOLUTION NO. 89-126
8. Unfinished and New Business
a. Sale of An Additional City Acquired Home.
b. Duffy Development - RESOLUTION NO. 89-127.
c. Local Watershed Plan - Job No. 8912 -
RESOLUTION NO. 89-128
d. Plans and Specifications for Bicycle Trail.
e. Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer.
f. Feasibility Update for the Garron Site -
RESOLUTION NO. 89-129
g. Zoning Ordinance Recodification.
h. City Administrator Recruitment
8. Council Comments.
9. Adjourn to Closed Session Workshop on Wednesday,
November 29, 1989.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James E. Dan' n
Acting City Adm' rator
SUBJECT: Budget Workshop
DISCUSSION
Novemb
10, 1989
Please find attached a Potential Budget Cut List prepared by ftaff for
discussion at this workshop. The list is prepared on a prioritizec basis
with an expected effect for each item that is cut. Department heads will be
present at the workshop to discuss further details of listed items or others
not on the list.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff continues to feel that the original budget is austere aid that
the effect of any cuts to the general taxpayer will be minimal. (otice
most taxpayers will receive*a tax reduction with the budget adopte( as
prepared). Staff encourages Council to adopt the original budget as pre-
sented.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Conduct a budget workshop and give staff guidance on any cha
incorporated within the final budget for consideration at the Dec
1989 public hearing.
s to be
er 6,
POTENTIAL BUDGET CUT LIST
1990 PROPOSED BUDGET: $2,536,740
1990 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND LEVY: $1,793,000
Dollar reduction necessary to accommodate cuts in
3%: 75,900; 5%, 126,500; 7%, 177,000
Dollar reduction necessary to accommodate cuts in
3%, 53,790; 5% 89,500; 7%, 125,300
Impact on taxpayers (reduction in property tax) based on p
reduction in City levy:
at
at
ential
Prop.
1989
Est.1990
Change
City
Value
Tax
Tax
in Tax
Share
3%
68,000
502
548
+46
109.60
2.61
1.47
6.32
100,000
1,092
1,080
-12
216.00
5.61
3.85
12.53
150,000
2,310
2,289
-21
457.00
11.88
10.73
26.50
200,000
3,528
3,498
-30
699.00
18.17
20.66
40.54
Prioritized potential cut list, developed by department heads.
Prioritized based on impact on City operations/service .
Budget & Line Item Cut Effect
1. Council 1,000 A new line item, so its limin-
Commission Dinner ation would not cause a service
level reduction, nor would it have
a negative impact on Cit
operations.
2. Street Department 10,000 This expenditure benefits about
Tree Planting Program 50 to 60 households per year. If
it is eliminated, it would result
in a service level cut for about
2% of the community
3. Park Department 10,000
Recreation Contingency
1.
$14,000 has been budgets
as a recreation continge
1989 the City spent $4,{
line item for Mend -Eagan
subsidies and staff time
softball program schedu]
up, etc. $10,000 could
ated for 1990, but it sY
recognized that additior
recreation programming n
desired by the community
budgets and there will x
base to work from.
for the
cy. In
0 of this
program
for
ng, set -
e elimin-
uld be
y be
in future
no budget
4. Administration
Newsletter
5. Street Department
Seal Coating
6. Administration
Capital Outlay shifts
7. Administration
Commodities
8. Fire Department
Interior Painting
9. Park Department
3/4 ton truck
4,000 Reduces the number of is:
year to 2, which are func
of the general fund. Alsc
considerable staff time (
to writing and publishinc
Downside: Newsletter is
received and informative,
in the number of issues i
impact the entire commun-
reduce the City's PR capi
15,000 The proposed budget envi
coating 5 miles of stree
$50,000. Reducing the 1
$35,000 would provide fo
of 2.5 to 3 miles of str
5,700 The Admin. budget will s
the Administrator salary
$5,000 on a copier in 19
1990 capital items (scan
computer, workstation) c
purchased and financed i
scanner was actually bud
the 1989 capital operati
but the financing was in
left out of the Admin. b
1,150 $750 was budgeted to pur
overhead projector prima
used at Council meetings
Council's desire, this c
eliminated, deferred to
shifted into the 1989 bu
photographic equipment
camera lens and misc.),
purchased jointly with t.
in 1989. The typewriter
budgeted at $750. This c
reduced to $600 if fewer
are required.
750 The interior painting ca
delayed to 1991 if neces
14,000 The intended purpose of i
(net) is for plowing streets ai
sacs. The secondary purpc
plowing skating rinks. Ti
of streets needing maint(
increased from 60.8 in 1!
anticipated 66.4 in 1990,
10 more cul-de-sacs this
ues per
ed outside
saves
edicated
ell
Reduction
ould
ty and
bilities.
ions seal
s for
ne item to
sealing
ve 1/4 of
and about
9. The
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1989. The
eted in
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dctet .
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ily to be
If it is
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991, or
get. The
250 for
ill be
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was
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features
be
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nance has
87 to an
there are
year than
10. Police Department
Community Service
Officer
11. Park Department
Toro Mower
12. Police Department
DARE Program
.AP
there were in 1987. If
is removed from the 1990
the snow plowing service
be reduced. $19,000 was
for the truck purchase.
$5,000 will need to be r
to support contract plow
21,000 The purpose of this prop
position is to relieve s
officers of duties that
require the power of arr
as vacation checks (expe
8,000 in 1990) and deliv
Council packets. Initiat
position in 1990 will al
need for a new patrol of
position to 1991.
50,000 Purchase of the $50,000
1990 will save considera
hours and will delay the
hire an additional maint
worker to 1991. There w
26 more acres of parklan
maintenance in 1990 than
At current manpower leve
not be possible to give
maintenance to 1990 park
trails, play equipment,
etc. Both the mower and
additional full-time pos
be necessary in 1991.
2,000 Although elimination of
program would not reduce
levels it is an importan
worthwhile program which
very beneficial to the c
If Council elects to eli
program, it may be possi
solicit funding from pri
sources.
he truck
budget
level will
budgeted
t least
tained
nQ costs.
sed
o not
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ted to be
ry of
ng this
o delay
icer
ower in
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need to
nance
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in 1989.
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ate
Page No. 2705
October 17, 1989
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, October 17, 1989
2705
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeti g 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'cl ck P.M.
The following members were present: Mayor Mertensotto,
Councilmembers Blesener, Cummins, and Hartmann.
AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Cummins moved adoption
of the
revised agenda for the meeting, as
amended
to add item 3a, Councilmember appointment.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the
motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience
that at 6:00 P.M.Council interviewed
seven
applicants for the purpose of filling
the
unexpired term of former Councilme
er
Witt. He stated that all seven of
the
applicants answered impromptu questions
in
a structured and good manner and that
it
was the general consensus of the Council
that three of the applicants, Ber
and
Frie , Burt Anderson and Mike Sokol
were
exce lent candidates.
Counilmember Hartmann moved that Burt
Ande son be appointed to fill the unexpired
term of Elizabeth Witt.
Councilmember Blesener seconded t e motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Mayox Mertensotto requested that staff
notify Burt Anderson of his appointment and
schedule the swearing in ceremony at the
beginning of the agenda of the fi st
meeting in November.
Councilmember Cummins was excused at 7:45.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Hartmann moved appr�val of
the minutes of the October 3rd me ting with
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October 17, 1989
2706
corrections.
Councilmember Blesener seconded 4e motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR ' Councilmember Hartmann moved apprval of
the consent calendar for the meet ng, as
revised to move item 5g, Bond Sal , to
Section 7 of the agenda, along wi h
authorization for execution of an
necessary documents contained therein.
a. Acknowledgment of the Treasuris
monthly report for September.
b. Acknowledgment of the Fire De artment
monthly reports for August an
September.
c. Acknowledgment of the minutesof the
October 10th Park and Recreat on
Commission meeting.
d. Acknowledgment of the minutesof the
September 26th Planning Commi sion
meeting.
e. Acknowledgment of an update o the Dan
Johnson water problem and dirction to
staff to send a letter to Tom Mogren of
the St. Paul Water Department
f. Adoption of Ordinance No. 263 "AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 40. 1113."
g. Approval of a modified criticl area
site plan for 1143 Orchard P1 ce.
h. Adoption of Resolution No. 89-117,
"RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOT DIVISION
OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, VIC ORIA
HIGHLANDS 5TH ADDITION.
i. Approval of the list of contrctor
licenses dated October 17, 19 9 and
attached hereto.
j. Approval of the list of claim dated
October 17, 1989 and totaling
$364,931.96.
k. Acknowledgment of a report fr m Officer
Mario Reyes regarding the D.A.R.E.
program along with direction o send
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
DODGE NATURE Councilmember Hartmann moved to c ntinue
CENTER the hearing on the Dodge Nature C nter's
request for a conditional use pe it for
PUD to construct an Interpretive Center to
December 19, 1989 at 8:00 P.M.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
WAGON WHEEL TRAIL Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for
FEASIBILITY HEARING the purpose of a public hearing on proposed
Wagon Wheel Trail street and storm sewer
improvements. He informed the audience that
the proposed project was initiated by the
Council in part because the recenly
approved park bond issue includes
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2707
October 17, 1989
copies of the report to the VFW,
local
principals and parent associations
Councilmember Blesener seconded the
motion.
Ayes: 3
01
Nays: 0
RUBY DRIVE
Public Works Director Danielson reviewed
the bids received for constructior
of the
Ruby Drive drainage improvements.
He
informed Council that the City staff
has
worked closely with Somerset on t
is job.
He stated that the energy dissipa
or is
being paid for entirely by the City
of
West St. Paul, and that Mendota Heights
will have to support a small share
of the
cost for the creek bed improvements.
Councilmember Hartmann moved to a
thorize
an additional $2,000 City expenditure
for
the project along with authorization
for
City staff to perform the inspection
work.
Councilmember Blesener seconded t
e motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption
of
Resolution No. 89-118, "RESOLUTIO
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONT
CT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CALLED THE RUBY
DRIVE
OUTFALL PROJECT (IMPROVEMENT NO. E9,
PROJECT NO. 5)," awarding the contract
to
D.H. Blattner & Sons, Inc., for t
eir low
bid of $97,935.00.
Councilmember Blesener seconded t
e motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
DODGE NATURE Councilmember Hartmann moved to c ntinue
CENTER the hearing on the Dodge Nature C nter's
request for a conditional use pe it for
PUD to construct an Interpretive Center to
December 19, 1989 at 8:00 P.M.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
WAGON WHEEL TRAIL Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for
FEASIBILITY HEARING the purpose of a public hearing on proposed
Wagon Wheel Trail street and storm sewer
improvements. He informed the audience that
the proposed project was initiated by the
Council in part because the recenly
approved park bond issue includes
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October 17, 1989
2708
construction of a bicycle trail a ong Wagon
Wheel Trail from Highway 149 to w st of
Lexington Avenue.
Assistant City Engineer Klayton E kles
explained that the purpose of the
feasibility hearing is to discuss the
desirability and feasibility of
constructing improvements. He st ted that
there were some residents who reT ested
that a bike trail be added to Wagon Wheel
Trail so staff looked at that and
determined that it would be difficult to
just add a bike trail. He stated that a
feasibility report was done for improving
all of Wagon Wheel Trail. He informed the
audience that Wagon Wheel is an M S.A.
street, and stated that if this project
were to be completed it would include
widening of Wagon Wheel Trail, addition of
concrete curb and gutter and filling in of
many of the ditches. The project as
proposed also includes construction of
storm sewer, and a bike trail along the
north side of the road and softening of the
curbs that passes by the lake.
Mr. Eckles also informed the audince that
it is also proposed that the inte section
of Decorah and Wagon Wheel at Dod Road be
upgraded to form a four way inter ection
rather than an offset intersectior. He
stated that the project could be Etarted as
early as next year and finished aE early as
1991. He estimated the project c st to be
$565,000, and stated that because Wagon
Wheel is M.S.A. street the State would
probably contribute about $434,000 of the
construction costs, including all costs of
the widening, one half the cost of curb and
gutter, most of the cost for the ike trail
and some of the cost of the storm ewer.
The remaining cost, approximately $132,000,
or about 23 percent of the total ost, is
proposed to be assessed. The pro osed
assessment amount would fund half of the
cost of curb and gutter, some of he storm
sewer and some overlaying. He explained
that it is proposed to assess the street
cost at $16.50 per foot of frontage along
Wagon Wheel and $8.07 for storm sewer
frontage, for a total estimated assessment
of $24.57 per foot. An average lot would
would be assessed $2457.00 under this
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October 17, 1989
2709
formula -- almost half of the normal street
assessment, because of the availability of
MSA financing and the fact that the road is
already in place. Assessments would be
spread over a ten year period for street
construction and nineteen years fcir storm
sewer, at an estimated 8% interestl rate.
Engineer Eckles stated that many Cf the
lots on Wagon Wheel are larger than a
typical lot, some having as much as 250
feet of frontage, and suggested t at
Council may wish to consider requests from
property owners for deferment of assessment
amounts for frontage in excess of 100 feet.
He stated that he has received a number of
calls from people with concerns, including
calls from residents with frontage along
Wagon Wheel which is actually under water.
He assured these property owners that
unbuildable frontage would not be assessed.
He informed Council that one resident asked
about upgrading Swan Drive as part of the
project, and suggested that this could be
considered at a future date if the Wagon
Wheel project is ordered.
Responding to a question from Cou cilmember
Blesener, Mr. Eckles stated that to arrive
at an assessable amount, staff tock the
total cost of the project and deducted
everything that MSA would normall3 finance.
He stated that it was determined that MSA
financing could be used to support the cost
of improvements to the unassessable
frontage (park, Highway 35 right - f -way,
lakeshore areas), and those costs are not
proposed to be passed on to the poperty
owners.
Councilmember Blesener pointed out that
cost for construction of this section of
the trail was not included in the park bond
financing because it can be suppo ted by
M.S.A. financing.
Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions and
comments from the audience.
Mr. Richard Bebel, 1011 Wagon Wheel
felt that Wagon Wheel residents s c
be assessed if the trail construc i
have been included in the bond isEu
Trail,
ld not
n could
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October 17, 1989
Councilmember Blesener stated that property
owners would not be assessed for trail
construction and pointed out that MSA will
not fund any of the cost of trail
construction if no additional improvements
were proposed.
In response to a comment from Mr. Bebel,
Mayor Mertensotto stated that another
MSAroad that has to be upgraded to MSA
standards is Mendota Heights Road. He
pointed out that within the next five years
MSA funds will be available to improve the
last two segments of M.S.A road in the
City, and that if the City doesn't use the
funding within five years it will lose the
MSA funding.
Mrs. Phyllis Miller, 1021 Wagon Wheel
Trail, asked if there has been any
preliminary environmental impact evaluation
done for the wetlands.
In response to a question from
Councilmember Blesener, Public Works
Director Danielson stated that the City is
required to upgrade MSA streets to MSA
standards at some point in time.
David Pace, representing his mother who
lives at 981 Wagon Wheel Trail, asked if
M.S.A. funds do not recognize curb and
gutter, and felt that the City does not
have to use the funds for curb and gutter.
Mr. Eckles responded that if the street is
upgraded, it must be upgraded to MSA
standards, which includes curb and gutter
installation for an urban street.
In response to a comment from Mr. Pace,
Councilmember Blesener stated that if the
proposal was only to construct the trail,
the cost would be $134,000, but there is no
funding available to construct just the
trail.
Henry Pabst, 970 Wagon Wheel Trail, stated
f that he has three young children and he
does not want to see an increase in traffic
or speeds on Wagon Wheel Trail, as would be
the case if the street is widened. He also
felt that the environmental issue should
not be taken lightly -- constructing the
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October 17, 1989
project would change the whole
Wagon Wheel.
2711
racter of
Mayor Mertensotto stated that a 1t of
people walk on the street on Wago Wheel,
and that traffic is generated by he need
for use of the street.
Mr Scott Miller, 1021 Wagon Wheel Trail
questioned how the ditches would be filled
in. Mr. Eckles responded that some of the
ditches would remain and some eliminated
depending on the situation.
Mr. Al Wisdom, 881 Wagon Wheel Tril, asked
if the City knew two years ago wh n it
accepted Wagon Wheel from the Cou ty, that
the road would be widened eventually.
Mark Sterling, 810 Wagon Wheel Tril, asked
if trees are going to be eliminat d and
also stated that Wagon Wheel is a speed
way.
Rita Lahtonen, 854 Wagon Wheel Tril, asked
why the City can not remove the s reet from
M.S.A. designation and leave it t e way it
is.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that the road
will not last forever, and that in its
existing condition Wagon Wheel ha a
limited life, five to seven yearsdepending
on use.
In response to a question regardi g the
need for storm sewer on Wagon Wheel,
Engineer Eckles stated storm sewe
construction would eliminate the reed for
ditches.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the "S" curve
is very dangerous on Wagon Wheel rail, and
that the street is very hazardous
Councilmember Blesener informed t e
audience that Council is trying tc address
those streets which can be dealt vith at
this time, to improve their safet3 for both
drivers and pedestrians.
Mr. Mark Sterling, 810 Wagon Whee4 Trail,
stated that many of the people us ng the
trail are not Wagon Wheel residen s and
that if the
project he
to share in
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October 17, 1989
2712
Council goes through ith the
would like everyone in the City
the cost.
Councilmember Blesener felt that Council
should be given recommended alternatives
for funding and asked whether MSA funding
is ever available after the fact. Acting
Administrator Danielson responded that it
is not. Responding to a comment from Ultan
Duggan that proceeds from the referendum
could be used for the trail, Councilmember
Blesener stated that other people in the
City who live on an improved street have
paid their fair share of the cost of
improvement. She stated that what Mr.
Duggan is proposing is that the people on
Wagon Wheel not pay anything for an
improved street and such a proposel could
not be justified in all fairness to the
rest of the community.
Councilmember Hartmann stated that in every
case of an M.S.A. street that has been
improved, the property owners that were
affected by the improvements were assessed.
Responding to a question from Mayor
Mertensotto, Engineer Eckles stated that
the traffic count on Wagon Wheel is roughly
600 per day.
Councilmember Blesener stated again that if
funding being made available now through
M.S.A is not utilized, the total costof
any improvement at any point in t e future
must then be borne by the residents along
the street.
Mr. Pace stated that the Council
everyone think that the M.S.A. fu
used for Wagon Wheel Trail at thi
particular time will not be avail
again, but that this is not true.
further stated that MSA funds can be
applied for more than one time.
s letting
ds not
le
He
Mr. Al Wisdom, 881 Wagon Wheel Tri
that the community should pay for
improvements. He stated that Wag(
Trail property owners should not l
pay $3,000 each so that 42 people
blocks away can walk along Wagon i
il, felt
the
n Wheel
ave to
two
Vote on Amendment:
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Vote on Original Motion
as amended:
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
FURLONG ADDITION
FEASIBILITY HEARING
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October 17, 1989
Councilmember Hartmann stated that this is
not the philosophy behind the paynent for
street improvement. He stated that payment
for the street improvement is based on
benefit to the property and that the people
down the street do not benefit from the
improvement.
Councilmember Blesener moved to c ntinue
the Wagon Wheel Trail Feasibility hearing
to November 7th.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded
Councilmember Blesener stated tha
would like to have the opportunit
explore any funding alternatives
suggested that the next meeting m
soon, since the Park and Recreati
Commission may want to review the
issue.
motion.
she
to
nd
v be too
trail
Scott Miller, 1021 Wagon Wheel, stated that
he feels that the bike path merits further
study and that the biggest objection is the
curb and gutter.
Mr. Richard Paul, supported Mr. P bst's
comments that the street is not a
thoroughfare and that Wagon Wheel Trail is
a residential street unlike Mendota Heights
Road and Highway 110. He felt that Council
should consider the bike trail.
Councilmember Blesener moved to
motion to schedule the continued
8:00 P.M. on December 5th.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded
Mayor Mertensotto opened the meet:
the purpose of a public hearing oz
Furlong Area street improvements.
informed the audience that the pr(
proposed in response to Furlong I
residents requests at past meetinc
upgrading the neighborhood street:
d the
ring at
e motion.
ng for
proposed
He
ject is
for
Page No. 2714
October 17, 1989
Engineer Eckles explained that at
direction of Council, City staff
the feasibility and cost for imprc
streets to a more acceptable leve]
stated that there have been severi
complaints received about the conc
the streets, and that staff's tas]
try to find a way to improve the
while keeping the costs down to a]
$1,000.00 per lot. He stated that
total project cost is anticipated
$35,000, which would be assessed <
benefitting properties.
Mr. Doug Guyer, Kendon Lane, stat
the only thing that he ever heard
patching the streets and improvin
far as the highway. He stated th
basic problem on Kendon is at the
intersection with Highway 55, whe
is a two foot gap.
Mr. Bob Tousignant stated that on
concerns of the residents is that
from now the streets will probabl
up to install sewer and water, an
is invested now will be lost. He
the work could be done more skill
proposed.
2714
the
tudied
ving the
He
1
ition of
was to
treets,
out
the
to be
gainst
d that
about was
them as
t the
there
of the
ten years
be torn
whatever
felt that
ully than
Mrs. Lois Furlong presented a petition to
the Council. She stated that the residents
feel that the reason why the streets are in
such bad condition is because the3 have
been poorly maintained.
Mr. Eckles responded that it is t ue that
the maintenance has been poor, but that
there is a point when a street becomes in
such poor condition that maintenance just
doesn't pay off. He stated that zbout 25
percent of the roads need removal or repair
of some type.
Councilmember Hartmann asked if it would be
possible to look at the problem right at
the intersection at Highway 55 and make
improvements.
In response to a question from the
audience, Mr. Eckles stated that 1
could request that the State repa:
aprons on the Highway.
City
the
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Page No. 2715
October 17, 1989
Mayor Mertensotto directed the Enc_
Department to contact the Highway
Department to see what can be done
correct the problem at the inters(
stated that it was obvious that nc
residents are in favor of the pro:
2715
fineering
to
(tion. He
ne of the
ect.
Councilmember Hartmann moved thatthe
public hearing be closed.
Councilmember Blesener seconded tie motion.
Councilmember Hartmann moved that the
consideration of the proposed imp ovements
be dropped and the feasibility report be
rejected .
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Mayor Mertensotto called a recess at 9:28
P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:3 P.M.
AIRPORT NOISE Mayor Mertensotto explained that c
David Braslau had previously subm
documented report tothe City and
recommended resolution for the pu
requesting a 180 day testof a fan
corridor. He stated that during
peak traffic hours departures fro
airport would befanned out from a
northerly boundary of 90degrees t
southerly boundary of 150degrees.
further stated that during non -pe
planes would be back in the 15 de
separation. Mayor Mertensotto st
the City has adopted that resolut
asked if it has been submitted to
nsultant
tted a
rafted a
pose of
ed
he high
the
the
He
k hours
ree cone
.ted that
on and
MASAC.
Mr. Braslau responded that the ea liest the
resolution could be submitted woud be on
December 5th.
Councilmember Blesener asked if t1
Eagan would have an opportunity t(
any counter arguments to the prop(
before Mendota Heights has the chi
formally present its proposal. Mi
stated that would be something to
and that MASAC Chair Walter Rocket
not informed him of any request fi
City of Eagan with respect to mak:
presentation at the next MASAC me(
e City of
present
sal
nce to
1. Braslau
monitor,
stein has
om the
ng a
ting.
Page No. 2716
October 17, 1989
Mayor Mertensotto read several quc
a newspaper article submitted to C
for their information. He obsen
there is no northern boundary so t
no corridor, and that Eagan doesn'
any aircraft south. In response t
comment in the article, he stated
Mendota Heights is not allowing he
built in any contour areas other t
which is approved by theMetropolD
Council for residential use provic
the noise attenuation ordinance t1
Council has adopted is complied wj
stated thatMendota Heights resider
complaints are not coming from the
development areas, but rather froi
homes were probably been in exist(
before Eagan ever expanded from a
Mayor Mertensotto informed the auc
that Mr. Braslau was present to d-
with Council his overall proposal
year period, which could cost $35,
$40,000.
2716
tes from
ouncil
ed that
here is
t want
o one
that
mes to be
han LDN4
ing that
at
th. He
se new
those
nce long
township.
fences
scuss
for a two
000 to
Mr. Braslau stated that the main zeason for
the costs is because of all the meetings he
might have to attend. He stated that he
could eliminate several meetings.
In response to a question from
Councilmember Blesener, Mr. Brasl u stated
that the meetings are standard operations
committee meetings.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that whi
does not want to write a blank ch
will do anything economical and f
reduce the noise impact. He aske
Braslau what his best cost estima
be to complete the proposal throu
10. He stated that Council wants
control the charges so that it ca
the benefits and the progress tha
He stated that if costs and benef
correlate and if Council feels it
receiving sufficient benefit for
expense, the City would be on the
treadmill it has been on for the
years.
Mr. Braslau stated that he asked 1
Chair Rockenstein whether he thou(
necessary to move ahead and Mr. R(
felt that it would be in the best
Council
k, it
sible to
Mr.
would
Task
measure
is made.
is do not
is not
same
ast few
'ht it was
ckenstein
interest
Page No. 2717( 2717
October 17, 1989
of Mendota Heights to formally pr sent the
proposal and try and follow throuh with
it.
He asked Mr. Braslau if it is his
understanding that if he is commissioned to
proceed based on his proposal, th t Council
has the right to review progress Tvith Mr.
Braslau and terminate the agreeme t.
Mr.Braslau agreed, and felt that le should
work on either a 90 or 180 day basis so
that Council has some idea as to vhat the
results are. He informed Council that
right now the Task list is his best
instrument. Hestated that if for any
reason MASAC shouldcome back and do
something different he wouldhave to return
to the Council andask if it is wo th while
and justifiable. He anticipated that much
of the work will be done by eithei the MAC
staff or by Howard Needles who is the MAC
consultant.
Councilmember Blesener stated that; the
contract could be accomplished though Task
10 provided that everythingfalls nto
place. Mr. Braslau responded tha he might
be able to provide the City a con ract that
indicates that if the work is nee ed he
will do it and will get paid up to a
certain amount. If the work is no longer
needed, the contract would be sub ect to
cancellation either in writing or however
Council wishes. He also informed Council
that he intends to submit either onthly or
bimonthly written reports.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that a mmorandum
or an agreement should be drafted by Mr.
Braslau's firm to authorize the f rm to
proceed through Task 10because th t gets
the test started, assuming that t ere is a
vote of approval all the way. He stated
that the same memorandum should give some
alternatives should there be a negative
reaction.
Council directed that
proposed agreement for
November 7th.
Mr. Braslaujprepare a
consideration on
AIR NOISE Mr. Ultan Duggan, 813 Hazel Court) informed
Page No. 2718 2718
October 17, 1989
COMMITTEE Council that he attended the MASA meeting
held in relation to the test that
redistributed the noise over Highland. He
stated that Highland was well rep esented,
but that he was the only person
representing Mendota Heights. He stated
that the residents of Highland seemed very
happy with the amount of noise th t was
redirected over their area as a result of
the 180 -day test. He further expl ined
that the reports generated for th t meeting
kept on referring to Eagan and once in
awhile Mendota Heights. Mr. Dugg n stated
that he asked for information on departure
statistics for the cities surrounding the
airport, and that although they lad much
information, when he asked about the number
of departures over Mendota Heights, that
information was not available. He felt
that Mendota Heights should be better
represented at some of these meetings, and
that there is no reason why, as a
community, Mendota Heights cannot get its
own facts and figures by simply o serving
where planes are going.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that an zir noise
committee should be established ir the
community, and that the residents of
Mendota Heights should bandtogethr. He
stated that the City Hall is avai able for
such committeemeetings, and that n the
very nearfuture there will be a p blit
announcement of the committee fo ation and
written notices will be sent out o
eighteen people who have expresse interest
in forming a committee.
Staff was directed to set up meet ng for
either November 11th or 18th, and to send a
press release about the meeting to the
local newspapers.
TRAFFIC CONTROL Mr. John Winter, 694 Cheyenne Lan,
REQUEST explained his request for traffic control
on Cheyenne Lane and Pontiac Plac . He
stated that the goal is to find s me means
to reduce volume and speed of veh cles on
Cheyenne Lane, and that the request is for
a three or four way stop at Cheye ne Lane
and Pontiac Place. He stated bas s of the
request is the need and feelings f
residents on CheyenneLane and som
assessment of the traffic volume one by
Page No. 2719 2719
October 17, 1989
the Police Department. He stated that the
volume of traffic seems highand that it
seems to be increasing. Heperson;er
lly
observed speeds at over 40 miles hour.
Councilmember Hartmann asked how 'r. Winter
determined that vehicles were tra eling in
excess of over 40 M.P.H. Mr. Win er
responded that he was behind the ar on
Cheyenne Lane and that he was spe ding
also. He stated that it is his e perience,
using a speedometer, personal obs rvation
and living on the street, that there is
more traffic and more speed there than he
is comfortable with as resident with small
children.
Councilmember Hartmann asked if the
residents are aware that stop signs are not
speed control devices.
Mr. Alan Milavetz, 680 Cheyenne Lane,
stated that the manual of uniform traffic
control devices includes a provis on called
"Purpose of Traffic Control Devices," and
that it does say that the purpose of
traffic control devices is to insure
safety. He stated that stop sign may not
control speed but would certainly help
safety.
John Maczko, 751 Cheyenne Lane, slated that
he is a traffic engineer for the ity of
St. Paul, and that Councilmember Hartmann
is correct in saying that a stop tign does
not slow cars down. He stated th t a stop
sign at Pontiacand Cheyenne will of slow
down the traffic in his area, and further,
that state statute provides that the lowest
speed on any unpostedstreet is 30 mph. He
suggested that the police departmnt post
an advisory speed at 20 mph and s e if that
slows the vehicles down.
Mr. Winter agreed that a requestor a stop
sign is not by any means the onlyanswer
and that alternatives are very welcome.
Mayor Mertensotto explained the traffic
control policy which was adopted early this
year. He stated that the police department
has reviewed Mr. Winter's request and has
determined that signs are not warranted.
Page No. 2720
October 17, 1989
The owner of property at the corn(
Cheyenne and Pontiac stated that i
are racing down the street and thz
are 27 children along that street,
informed Council that as many as :
a time play around the deadend sti
that drivers do not pay attention.
2720
r of
ehicles
t there
She
2 kids at
eet and
Mayor Mertensotto stated that altough the
police department has determined igns are
not warranted, the residents can iscuss
the matter further with Chief Del ont.
Mr. Maczko asked if it would be pssible to
do some studying about posting th speed
limit to 20 miles per hour and al o working
on enforcement.
Mayor Mertensotto suggested that
be included in the newsletter to
residents about what the law requ
Council suggested that Mr. Maczko
his speed limit suggestion for re
areas with the Police Chief. The
Department was also directed to a
consideration of "children playin
BOND SALE City Treasurer Larry Shaughnessy
six proposals received for the sa
$1,650,000 in general obligation
improvement bonds. He recommende
Council award the sale to the low
Norwest Investment Services, Merr
Capital Markets, American Nationa
St. Paul and the Marquette Bank o
Minneapolis, for a net interest r
6.58%.
Councilmember Blesener moved adopt
Resolution No. 89-119, 11RESOLUTIO1
ACCEPTING BID ON SALE OF $1,650,0(
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 15
PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE AND I
TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF," awa3
bid to Norwest Investment Service:
for their low quote of 6.58% net
Ayes: 3 Councilmember Hartmann seconded tY
Nays: 0
PARK CONSULTANT Discussion on consideration of a I
contract for park consultation sei
between the City and Barton Aschmi
Associates was tabled to November
n article
nform
J---�.
discuss
idential
Police
dress
" signs.
eviewed
eof
that
bidder,
11 Lynch
Bank of
to of
on of
0 GENERAL
89,
EVYING A
ding the
, et al,
nterest.
e motion.
roposed
vices
7th.
Page No. 2721
October 17, 1989
AMM POLICIES Councilmember Blesener, the City':
representative to the Association
Metropolitan Municipalities, indic
she would be unable to attend the
policy meeting on November 2nd. t
indicated that she would prefer t(
replaced as the representative. 1
Mertensotto volunteered to attend
policy meeting as a City represent
Councilmember Blesener moved that
Councilmember Hartmann be appoint
City's representative to the Asso
Metropolitan Municipalities.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded t
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Maczko was present to
COMPUTER Council authorization for the pur
computer equipment for the fire d
He stated that the department has
for an additional computer and th
there have been fewer fire calls
anticipated that there will be mo
over in the department's budget.
Responding to a question from Cou
Blesener, Chief Maczko stated tha
projects an excess of about $25,0
department's budget at year end.
that his original request to Coun
for $5,300 in unbudgeted funds, b
former Administrator Frazell held
printer out of the department's p
1990 budget. He stated Administr
Frazell suggested that Council sh
consider the whole package includ
laser printer in 1989 or defer th
to 1990. Chief Maczko stated tha
need for two computers now, and t
could wait for the printer until
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Cou
asked staff to prepare to discuss
Council the effect of the City's
government aid and the decrease i
homestead tax credit. He stated
is going to come back and propose
cuts.
2721
of
ated that
AMM
he also
be
ayor
the
ative.
d the
iation of
motion.
est
e of
the need
t since
es left
cilmember
he
0 in the
He stated
it was
t that
a laser
oposed
for
uld
ng the
printer
he has a
at he
ext year.
cil has
with
oss of
t staff
Responding to a question from Chi f Maczko
on whether there is any problem w'th the
program as proposed or the equipm nt that
Page No. 2722
October 17, 1989
2722
is needed,Councilmember Blesener tated
that she feels the proposal makes sense.
Chief Maczko informed Council tha the
existing computer will be placed n the
command vehicle.
Mayor Mertensotto noted that sincthere is
$2,500 budgeted for fire departme t
computer equipment and the depart ent has
received $3,000 in donations for omputer
equipment, the department could p oceed
with buying a computer.
Councilmember Blesener stated tha it
appears that the department's ope ation in
general will come in under budget which is
a reflection of good management aid the
fire call reduction. She felt au omation
and computer use contributes to te
management effort and felt Counci should
support the request. She felt th1he
t the
Chief should consider proceeding ith
purchasing what can be funded by $2,500
and donation money as the first step in the
process. She suggested that Chief Maczko
provide Council with specifics at year's
end on what the budgeted savings have been
for the year, at which time Count 1 could
proceed to authorize the departmet to
spend some of the savings.
Councilmember Blesener moved to authorize
an expenditure of $5,502.20 for a Macintosh
2CX computer and associated equipment as
described in Chief Maczko's recommendation,
and that Council review the balance of the
request in December provided that the fire
department demonstrates through p ojections
that it will be below budget for L990,
reserving consideration of the la er
printer for the 1991 budget.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded tie motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
PROPERTY TAX REVIEW Treasurer Shaughnessy informed Co ncil that
information on the City's revenue situation
will be available on October 23rd and that
a proposed tentative tax levy resolution
will be submitted in the November 7th
agenda. He informed Council that based on
all information currently availabe, the
elimination of State Aid to the G ty and
Page No. 2723I 2723
October 17, 1989
transfer of aids to the School D4trict
should result in a "wash" for taxpayers.
TASK FORCE Councilmember Blesener informed C uncil
that the School District has tabl d action
on a City/School District negotia ion task
force until further committees cai be
convened.
ADMINISTRATOR
Mayor Mertensotto briefly reviewed
the
RECRUITMENT
status of the City Administrator
recruitment and selection process
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Blesener asked if a1hything
had been done with regard to remoing
the
brush on the corner of Douglas an
Douglas,
and whether the property owners a
the
southwest corner of the intersection
had
been contacted yet.
Councilmember Blesener informed Council
on
the recent Community Education Committee
meeting.
ADJOURN
There being no further business t
come
before the Council, Councilmember
Blesener
moved that the meeting be adjourn
d.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded t
e motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:02 o'clock
P.M.
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Charlbs E. Mertensotto
Mayor
•
LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
ON OCTOBER 17, 1989
Concrete License
Mike Buettcher Construction
Excavating License
Beuch Excavating
Gas Piping License
McDowall Company
Heating and Air Conditioning License
Arneson Heating Service Company
General Contractors Licenses
Innovative Structures, Inc.
Schomaker Construction Co.
Eli
Page No.
November
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, November 7, 1989
2724
7, 1989
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the
City Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 7:30 o'clock
P.M. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
The Oath of Office was administered to Councilmember BurtlAnderson.
Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'cock P.M.
The following members were present: Mayor Mertensotto,
Councilmembers Anderson, Blesener, Cummins, and Hartmann.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Councilmember Blesener moved adoption
of
the revised agenda for the meeting.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the
motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the October
17th
meeting was tabled to November 21st.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember moved approval of
the
consent calendar for the meeting
long with
authorization for execution of an
necessary documents contained therein.
a. Acknowledgment of the Treasur
is
monthly report for October.
b. Acknowledgment of the minutes
of the
October 24th Planning Commission
meeting.
c. Acknowledgment of the minutes
of the
October 24th Park and Recreation
Commission meeting.
d. Acknowledgment of a letter from the St.
Paul Water Department regarding repairs
to the water service connection at 8
Dorset Road (D. Johnson residence).
e. Acknowledgment of the Code Enforcement
monthly report for October.
f. Acknowledgment of a proposed
agreement for the C.G. Rein
property.
se
g. Adoption of Resolution No. 89-120,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITIOt AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY
REPORT FOR MENDOTA WOODS SUBDIVISION."
h. Approval of the list of contractor
licenses dated November 7, 1989 and
attached hereto.
i. Approval of the list of claim dated
November 7, 1989 and totallin
$295,396.85.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Dan Johnson, 8 Dorset Road, i formed
Council that the solution suggestad by the
St. Paul Water Utility with respe t to
charges for service connection re air at
his home is not acceptable. He indicated
that his primary objection to the charge is
that he had no bargaining power at all and
was never given an opportunity to contract
with outside sources for the repairs. He
estimated that his cost would have been
$200 if he had contracted the repair as
opposed to the $850 charged by the water
utility.
Council discussed the issue with Mr.
Johnson, who expressed his appreciation for
the City's efforts on his behalf. He
stated that he had hoped the City would be
more successful in dealing with the water
utility than he has been and informed
Council that since the City has no
recourse, he will pursue the matter with
St. Paul Water.
CUB SCOUT RECOGNITION Mayor Mertensotto informed the a dience of
volunteer work done by the members of Den
5 of the Cub Scouts of Mendota arid Mendota
Heights in cleaning debris and trash from
the Wentworth and Rogers Lake Park. Mayor
Mertensotto recognized and expresed
appreciation for the efforts of ub Scouts
Lyle Berg, Donovan Dinger, Grego y Gestner,
Beau Heidelberg, Shawn Kelly, Ro in Johnson
and Brian Sunberg, and Scoutmast
Heidelberg.
Councilmember Cummins moved to c
5 of the Cub Scouts of Mendota a
Heights for their volunteer work
time and effort in maintaining a
improving City parks.
Councilmember Blesener seconded
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 89-39,
Mr. John Dietrich, from Damon Far
VISITATION SIGN
Associates, was present to repres
Visitation Convent in its request
square foot sign size variance.
Dietrich informed Council that Vi
is requesting approval of a 22 sq
sign proposed to be located at th
northeast quadrant of Mendota Hei
and Visitation Drive. He further
Council that the original fence h
variance has been deleted from th
application, but that Visitation
requesting approval of 716" tall
piers.
Responding to a question from Cou
Blesener, Mr. Dietrich stated tha
proposed sign location is north a
the present sign and that the app
proposes to fill the corner area
intersection of Dodd and Visitati
approximately 4 feet.
Mayor Mertensotto expressed conce
cars are approaching the stop whi
travelling Visitation Drive to Me
Heights Road there may be a blind
looking to the left. Councilmemb
Blesener asked whether the sign w
be just as visible if moved furth
north and east.
Councilmember Hartmann was conce
the proposed filling might cause
problems.
With respect to the proposed fill:
Dietrich was advised to gain appr(
the City's Engineering Department
precaution. He was informed that
filling is done without City engii
Frank
nend Den
Mendota
ad their
motion.
er
nt
for a 10
r.
itation
are foot
hts Road
informed
ight
s
ign
cilmember
the
d east of
icant
at the
n Drive)
that as
spot
r
uld not
r to the
d that
ainage
ng, Mr.
val of
as a
if the
eering
I
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 89-41,
LEXINGTON HEIGHTS
ASSOCIATION
involvement the applicant runs
being notified to remove it.
risk of
Councilmember Blesener stated that she
would prefer to see the sign pulled back
about 20 feet from the property line to
create a better line of vision.
Mr. Dietrich expressed concern ovr sign
visibility if it were to be moved further
north.
Councilmember Anderson informed Council
that -"many of Council's concerns were
addressed by the Planning Commission, and
that as a Commission member at that time,
he personally made a visit to the site. He
observed that if everyone stopped at the
stop sign before pulling up to th
intersection there would be stacking room
for 5 to 6 cars. He stated that le tends
to agree with the applicant that if the
sign were moved it would not be of any use
and would not be visible.
Councilmember Cummins moved to grant a 10
square foot variance to the sign Eize
requirement to allow Visitation Convent to
construct a 22 square foot sign with 7 foot
6 inch posts, at the location shown in the
drawing presented this evening.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ms. Virginia Faulkner, Lexington eights
Apartments Property Manager, was present to
request approval of a variance to allow
construction of a 63 square foot
identification sign on the Lexington
Heights Apartment complex property. Ms.
Faulkner reviewed the request for Council,
explaining that the proposed sign would be
permanent, the lettering would be six
inches tall, and the sign would b
internally lighted. She informed Council
that two existing temporary signs will be
removed and that the sign would b placed
ten feet from the street right -of way and
be perpendicular to Lexington Avenue.
Acting Administrator Danielson confirmed
that the sign is proposed to be 1cated ten
feet from the right-of-way as is Tequired
by ordinance. He further stated
will be no site grading required.
at there
Responding to a question from Cou cilmember
Anderson, Ms. Faulkner stated that there
are three entrances to the comple> and that
the sign will be at the main entrance.
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that Planner
Dahlgren suggested that approval cf the
application be conditioned upon the
applicant's agreement that there TAill be no
additional signage in the future.
Ms. Faulkner agreed, stating that the
applicant has no intention to install
additional signs except for a directional
type of sign at the entrance to the rental
office.
Councilmember Blesener moved appr
57 square foot variance from the
sign size requirement for constru
63 square foot sign in the reques
location with the condition that
approved sign would be the only s
the site except for a small inter
directional sign.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded t
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 89-37, Mr. John Mathern was present to r
J.A. DEVELOPMENT approval of the subdivision of th
townhouse lots in the Victoria To
Addition into two lots. Mr. Math
informed Council that the current
is not for the combination of the
which already have existing basem
al of a
foot
ion of a
d
e
nage on
r
motion.
uest
e
homes
n
equest
ots
ts.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Vict ria
Townhomes is a planned unit develo ment and
that he would like to see the deve oper to
make a commitment that he will dev lop the
property in accordance with the or'ginal
PUD.
Mr. Mathern responded that his fir
been working with City staff and t
existing townhome owners and that
developers are committed to develo
originally approved. He stated th
firm will work within the existing
and colors, and informed Council t
has
e
ment as
t his
design
at the
townhome owners have agreed in wri
J.A. Development can, in certain
circumstances, reduce the density
to three townhomes per block. Mr.
also stated that his firm would ha
objection to giving the City a wri
commitment to developing accordinc
original PUD plan. He informed Cc
that he make application and follc
same procedure as in this case if
desire for combining three lots it
arises again. Mr. Mathern stated
firm will also abide by the existi
landscape, utility and street plar
Councilmember Hartmann moved adop
Resolution No. 89-121, "RESOLUTIO
APPROVING THE LOT DIVISION OF LOT
3, BLOCK 4, VICTORIA TOWNHOMES,"
conditioned upon the developers a
undertake the original developers
agreement, including materials si
the existing structures so that t
will be identifiable as one devel
Councilmember Cummins seconded th
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 89-38, Mr. Bill Devlin, from Harvey Home
BRUBER present to request approval of a
permit to allow grading (excavati
fill) within 100 feet of the wetl
on Lot 12, Block 1, The Ponds of
Heights. The grading as proposed
allow construction of a walkout h
lot.
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that
request had received the unanimous
recommendation of the Planning Com
subject to four conditions on the
grading and erosion control.
Mr. Devlin informed Council that t
original erosion control is still
and in tact. He agreed that if it
determined that the existing contr
adequate he will correct it.
ing that
from two
Mathern
ve no
tten
to the
uncil
w the
Councilmember Blesener stated that
question before Council is that th
applicant is trying to put a walko
onto a flat lot, so the lot must b
o two
hat his
9
on of
1, 2 AND
eeing to
lar to
project
ment.
motion.
was
tlands
of
ds area
ndota
ould
e on the
the
ission
xtent of
e
n place
is
1 is not
the
t house
cut
L _]
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
back towards the house. She askec
a mining permit will be necessary,
whether
Mr. Devlin stated that he feels t e
application is really for mining and that
only 400 cubic yards can be remov d without
a permit, although he did not knov the
amount of fill which must be removed.
Acting Administrator Danielson st
the applicant is here because the
ordinance requires a permit for e
in excess of 100 yards. He state
staff did not anticipate at the t
application that the excavation w
exceed 400 cubic yards.
Councilmember Blesener asked how
above high water level the propo
basement floor will be. She exp
concern that the grading might c
"pool" on the lot.
Acting Administrator Danielson re
that if grading is done according
plan, water will drain out. Mr.
stated that the high water level
that the basement level is 936.
that he is trying to get drainage
the basement level and the lot wi
actually be draining from the 936
932.
Councilmember Anderson stated tha
believes that Planner Dahlgren fo
the original plan had a drop of 1
is why the Planning Commission
recommendation for approval was c
on a slope of 3:1.
Councilmember Cummins moved approi
wetlands permit as requested with
following conditions: that the gre
occur below the 932 elevation; thi
maximum slope allowed on the site
that erosion control measures be
before grading occurs; and that ti
control measures be maintained in
until turf is established.
Councilmember Anderson seconded tt
ted that
wetlands
cavation
that
me of
uld
feet
sed
to a
ponded
to the
evlin
s 926 and
e stated
off of
1
level to
he
nd that
1, which
tingent
al of a
the
ding not
t the
be 3:1;
nstalled
e erosion
place
motion.
FRIENDLY HILLS TOT LOT Park Commission Chairperson John l
present to review Commission
recommendations with respect to t]
Friendly Hills Tot Lot. He reviei
letter from Attorney Sherman Wint]
written in 1983 and read the deck
covenants. Mr. Huber stated that
referendum provides for improvemei
of the neighborhood parks, however
money was provided for the tot lol
any intended to be provided. He :
Council that an old swing set and
play apparatus exist on the tot li
both appear to be in poor repair.
the unanimous recommendation of t]
Commission to recommend disposing
property and using the funds from
to improve the Friendly Hills Par]
Commission has a history of not w;
maintain tot lots, and the play sl
in the Friendly Hills park will bi
near where the tot lot is located
Mr. Huber informed Council that t
Commission feels the most appropr
method of disposing of the proper
be to option 3 recommended by Mr.
to initiate proceedings to clear
the lots.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that ther
issues: dilapidated play equipment
could be dangerous and presents a
liability, and that the tot lot ar
four residential lots. He stated
lots do not fit into the park main
scheme, and in this particular cas
is a tot lot within 300 to 400 fee
major park where the tot facilitie
be duplicated and put to a wider u
informed Council that the problem
the City has title to four lots bu
are restrictive covenants stating
must be used for a public use for
period unless 65% of the homeowner
petition to vacate. He suggested
play equipment be removed immediat
action to clear title be started,
if sold, the sales revenue from th
dedicated to create a special tot
within the Friendly Hills park. H
recommended that Council hold a pu
hearing, with two week mailed noti
Friendly Hills Rearrangement homeo
r was
e
ect a
rop
ration of
the 1989
is to all
no
nor was
one other
t and
It was
of the
the sale
The
nting to
ructure
very
e Park
ate
y would
Winthrop,
itle to
are two
which
otential
a is
hat tot
enance
there
of a
could
e. He
s that
there
hat they
25 year
hat the
ly, that
nd that
lots be
of area
lic
e to
ners and
double publication. If the respo se is
favorable, Council could commence action to
clear title.
Councilmember Cummins expressed his total
support for the immediate removal of the
play equipment.
Councilmember Blesener suggested that
Council should have some general dea of
what the proceeds might be and wht the
money could be used for. She sug ested
that the Park Commission be asked to give a
recommendation for use of the pro eeds.
Councilmember Blesener moved to d
rect
staff to remove the Friendly Hill
Tot Lot
play apparatus as soon as is reas
nably
possible.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the
motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember Hartmann moved to s
hedule a
public hearing for January 16th with
respect to the possible elimination
of the
Friendly Hills Tot Lot along with
direction
to staff to publish notice of the
hearing
in two successive issues of the legal
newspaper two weeks prior to the
hearing
and to mail notice of the hearing
to
Friendly Hills Rearrangement homeowners.
Councilmember Anderson seconded the
motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DUFFY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. John Duffy was present to dis
uss the
proposed developers agreement for
the
Lexington Square shopping center.
Mr. Duffy read four issues contai
ed in a
letter from City Attorney Tom Har
regarding minimum assessed value,
insurance
against major loss, public improvement
costs and a letter of credit.
In response to a question from Ma
or
Mertensotto, Mr. Duffy stated that
he does
not have a mortgage commitment at
this
time.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the
mortgagee
must subrogate its interests to the
City in
the event of fire loss - the City
named insured. He also stated that
must be a
one
point that is unclear in the agreement
is
the existing evergreen trees and
stated that it was his understand
Mr. Curley would place recorded c
against each of the lots to stipu
the wall and screening would not
for a three year period after the
in place. He informed Mr. Duffy
a provision must be made in the a
Attorney Tom Hart informed Counci
three year provision is not in th
developers agreement, but rather
berm and screen must be maintaine
then current condition during the
construction. He informed Counci
provision recommended by Mayor Me
can be inserted into the agreemen
stated that the owner of the prop
should be consulted as a party to
agreement.
call. He
Lng that
)venants
Late that
)e removed
berm is
:hat such
ireement.
that the
hat the
in its
period of
that the
tensotto
and
rty
the
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out tha the lots
cannot be sold or built on for th ee years,
and that Mr. Curley has indicated he would
agree to the condition.
Mr. Duffy responded that Mr. Curl y is
aware that all of the work must b
completed and then he will have to replat
the lots. He stated that it will be a
considerable time before the lots could be
built on, he does not know that Mr. Curley
has agreed to a three year morato ium.
Councilmember Cummins stated that Mr.
Curley may not have understood th t he
could not build or sell the lots or three
years and that Council should hav his
agreement to the condition.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he
Curley must make the concession n
remove the wall and existing scre
the berm and trees are establishe
felt that this is a concession Mr
must make in order to provide the
residents some protection.
Attorney Hart informed Council thi
subparagraph 3 of page 8 of the ac
can be amended to insert the langi
stating that the developer agrees
and maintain the existing screenii
eels Mr.
t to
n until
He
Curley
existing
t
t
to retain
a wall
and trees for a period of threeears from
and after the certificate of com letion.
Mayor Mertensotto indicated that he would
have no problem in approving the agreement
with those conditions. He also informed
Mr. Duffy that the City officials will not
execute the agreement until it has been
signed by all other parties.
Mr. Hart pointed out that the ass ssment
(valuation) agreement must also b approved
by the Dakota County Assessor.
Mayor Me,rtensotto suggested that ouncil
could this evening pass a motion
conditionally approving the agree ent
subject to all required signature3 being
given as required and with the co ditions
stated this evening. He pointed ut that
the City officials would not exec to the
agreement until all modifications to it
have been made.
Mr. Duffy stated that Council has not taken
any action on preliminary plat approval as
yet. Councilmember Blesener pointed out
that the preliminary plat must be brought
before Council as a separate request.
Acting Administrator Danielson informed
Council that there are a number o
conditions under which the preliminary plat
was proposed to be approved, and
resolution must be adopted Stipulating
those conditions. The resolution will be
prepared for Council consideratio at the
next regular meeting.
Mr. Duffy informed Council that h does not
intend to line up a mortgage unti he has
preliminary plat approval and alldetails
are ironed out.
Attorney Hart was directed to incorporate
all of the changes into the devel pers
agreement for review at the Novem er 21st
meeting.
BRASLAU CONTRACT Council briefly discussed a proposal from
David Braslau to provide consults g
services to the City in implementing the
airport noise fanned corridor proposal.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TAX LEVY HEARING
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember Blesener moved to
the Acting City Administrator to
the memo of agreement with David
Associates on behalf of the City
authorizing steps 1 through 10 t4
completed, and providing for a 31
cancellation clause and $15,000 4
costs.
Councilmember Anderson seconded 1
Council acknowledged memos from
regarding the preliminary tax 1
public hearing requirements.
Councilmember Cummins moved to r
Resolution No. 89-109, "Resoluti
Tentative 1989 Levy Collectible
and to adopt Resolution No. 89-1
"RESOLUTION AMENDING TENTATIVE 1
COLLECTIBLE IN 1990," that the D
regular meeting be rescheduled t
Wednesday, December 6th, and tha
hearing be held on December 6th
tentative date of December 20th
continued hearing, if necessary.
Councilmember Blesener seconded
Staff was authorized to publish n
the hearing in accordance with St
mandate. Council directed that a
language be inserted into the not
inform residents that the anticip
valuation growth of the City shou
the impact to a much smaller amou
Treasurer Shaughnessy informed Co
recent news articles on County an
District levy increases of 12% an
respectively. He informed Counci
allowance was factored into the s
district formula for growth, and
everything is factored in there w
slight increase in taxes for a $6
in Mendota Heights as the City bu
currently proposed. There would
reduction in taxes for homes of g
value.
authorize
execute
Braslau
be
day
:ap on
,he motion.
taff
y and
scind
n Amending
n 1990,"
2,
89 LEVY
ember 5th
the levy
'th a
r
e motion.
tice of
to
ditional
ce to
ted
d reduce
ncil on
School
13.8%
that no
hool
hat when
uld be a
,000 home
get is
e a
eater
BUDGET WORKSHOP It was the consensus of Council t conduct
a Council/Department Head worksho at 6:30
P.M. on November 21st to review
budget cuts. The Commission int
process which had been tentative
scheduled for November 21st was
to December 6th.
FURLONG STREETS Council acknowledged a memo from
Klayton Eckles regarding Council
for staff research into the poss
reconstruction by Mn/DOT at the
intersections of Lakeview, Furlo
and Victory with Highway 55. In
report, Engineer Eckles asked fo
direction on financing methods:
or City financing.
Acting Administrator Danielson i
Council that City staff estimate
repair cost will be approximatel
the work is completed by the Cit
stated that there is sufficient
available in the seal coating li
Council chooses not to assess th
costs.
ossible
rview
y
escheduled
Engineer
s request
bility of
g, Kendon
his
Council
ssessment
ormed
that the
$6,000 if
He also
nding
item if
project
It was noted that this is a speci 1
circumstance in that repairs are only being
made at intersections of three streets at
the highway.
Councilmember Hartmann moved to direct the
engineering staff to complete the Furlong
area turn radii construction, costs to be
financed from the seal coating li e item.
Councilmember Anderson seconded tie motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SAC REFUNDS Council acknowledged a memo from
Eckles regarding MWCC sewer avail
charge (SAC) refunds which are av
for homeowners who have paid SAC
for septic systems.
Councilmember Blesener moved adopt
Resolution No. 89-123, "RESOLUTIO]
REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN WASTE
COMMISSION REFUND ALL ELIGIBLE SEI
AVAILABILITY CHARGES IN THE CITY 1
HEIGHTS," and directed that notice
refund eligibility be placed in t]
ngineer
bility
ilable
harctes
ion of
CONTROL
SER
IF MENDOTA
of the
�e next
Mr
issue of the Heights Highlites.
Councilmember Cummins seconded
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
motion.
COMMISSION RESIGNATION Councilmember Cummins moved to r gretfully
acknowledge the resignation of B verly
Lachenmaier from the Park and Re reation
Commission and to commend and th nk her for
her four years of service to the community.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 45
Nays: 0
COMMISSION Council acknowledged a memo from Acting
APPOINTMENTS Administrator Danielson regarding
Commission appointments. It was noted that
applications for appointment to vacancies
on the Park and Recreation and Planning
Commissions will be accepted until 4:30
P.M. on November 10th. Council interviews
with the candidates will be conducted on
December 6th.
LMC POLICIES Council acknowledged a memo regarding an
upcoming League of Minnesota Cities
Legislative Policies meeting.
Councilmember Cummins moved that evin
Batchelder be directed to attend he
meeting on the City's behalf and lso that
he be delegated as the Mendota Heights
voting delegate.
Councilmember Blesener seconded t e motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SOMERSET COUNTRY Council acknowledged a report from Acting
CLUB WATER Administrator Danielson regarding a water
hook-up request from Somerset Country Club.
It was noted that the connection is
necessary in order for Somerset t install
a fire sprinkler system as requird by the
City Fire Marshal.
Councilmember Hartmann moved to e!
$1,664.00 water connection charge
Somerset Country Club to connect 1
City watermain on Dodd Road.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
tablish a
to allow
o the
motion.
z
VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS
PARK
CDBG AGREEMENT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
U.S. WEST BUILDING
Council acknowledged and discuss
from Acting Administrator Daniel;
regarding a request from the Val:
Heights residents that the City 4
rename the Curley's Tot Lot as t]
View Heights Park.
!d a report
;on
.ey View
>fficially
ie Valley
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out tht the City
has a contract with the Associat on and
that action on a name change sho ld be
subject to and consistent with t e park
development agreement between th City and
the neighborhood association.
Staff was directed to direct the Park and
Recreation Commission to hereafter refer to
the park as the Valley View Heights Park.
Council acknowledged a letter frcn the
Dakota County HRA requesting a modification
in its agreement with the City. ouncil
also discussed appointment of a C BG
District 2 representative to replace former
Councilmember Witt.
Councilmember Hartmann volunte
appointment.
Councilmember Blesener moved to a
the Mayor to execute the "Supplem
Existing Cooperation Agreement fo
Dakota County Community Developme
Grant Program", and to appoint
Councilmember Hartmann as the Cit
District 2 representative.
Councilmember Cummins seconded th
Council acknowledged and discusse
from the Acting City Administrato
regarding the need to replace the
service to the U.S.West building
service. It was noted that staff
recommends that the Water Revenue
finance the change.
for
thorize
nt to the
the
t Block
's CDBG
motion.
a memo
1" water
o a 2"
Councilmember Hartmann moved to a prove the
payment of $7,050.00 to Langer Co struction
Company for the installation of a 2" copper
water line and associated work, he cost to
be financed by the Water RevenueFund.
Councilmember Blesener seconded Lhe motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PARK SERVICES CONTRACT Council acknowledged a memo from Acting
Administrator Danielson regarding the
Barton-Aschman contract for design services
for the Park Bond Referendum.
Councilmember Blesener informed ouncil
that the Park and Recreation Com ission
wants to put the new neighborhoo park
playground equipment out for pro osals, and
that Barton Aschman would be use for
everything beyond the playground equipment.
City Attorney Hart reviewed chanes which
have been made in the proposed c ntract.
He informed Council that Barton schmann
will not proceed with any park wthout
authorization from the City and ill not
proceed to the next task in any ne park
without written direction from tie City, in
accordance with the revisions.
Councilmember Blesener moved to -pprove the
Barton Aschmann contract as amended.
Councilmember Cummins seconded t e motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ACQUIRED PROPERTIES Council acknowledged a memo from Engineer
Eckles regarding bids received f r the sale
of City -acquired homes and closu a of
wells.
Councilmember Cummins moved adopt
Resolution No. 89-123, "RESOLUTIO
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING SALE
authorizing the sale of homes loc
1805 Delaware Avenue, 1199 Rogers
2141 Highway 55 to the highest bi
Councilmember Blesener seconded t
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mr. Bill Nelson, present for the
discussion, asked Council for its
consideration of his salvaging bic
$10.00 per structure for each of i
structures.
on of
,F HOMES,"
ted at
Road and
ders.
e motion.
of
e unsold
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilmember
believes the
City is great
training than
Cummins stated tha he
value of the struct res to the
er for Fire Depart
it is for salvage
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Mr
bid is confusing in the resoluti
he would like all reference to t
bid deleted from the resolution.
further stated that there should
separate memo of understanding w
Nelson as to what he would do in
salvage and what would be requir
City.
nt
alue.
Nelson's
n and that
e salvage
He
be a
th Mr.
terms of
d by the
Council was directed to prepare a memo of
agreement between the City and Mr. Nelson
accepting his salvage bid of $10 per
structure.
Councilmember Cummins moved that staff be
directed to prepare an agreement to allow
$10 per house for the unsold properties for
salvaging and that the Fire Department be
authorized to use the unsold hous s for
fire training purposes until May 1, 1990.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Councilmember Blesener moved to a thorize
issuance of a purchase order to A sociated
Well Drilling for the capping of he wells
at the six acquired properties fo a cost
not to exceed $10,290.
Councilmember Cummins seconded th6 motion.
Mayor Mertensotto suggested conta ting the
Dakota County HRA for a list of c ntractors
who provide well capping service.
PLAY STRUCTURES Acting Administrator Danielson ex]
his memo regarding new neighborhoi
play structures. He informed Coui
as part of the referendum, every i
neighborhood park is to receive n,
equipment. It was the recommenda-
the Park Commission to solicit de;
proposals for each park from play
suppliers - a fixed price per par]
determined and the suppliers subm.
design to match the funds allocate
lained
d park
cil that
xisting
w play
ion of
ign
equipment
is
t a
After discussion, Councilmember B esener
moved to authorize the Park and R creation
Commission to solicit proposals, at a cost
not to exceed $17,500 per park.
Councilmember Cummins seconded tha motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CABLE TV APPOINTMENT Council acknowledged a memo from cting
Administrator Danielson regarding the need
for appointment of a Councilmember to
replace former Councilmember Witt as the
Mendota Heights Cable Commissioner.
Action on the matter was tabled to January.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Blesener stated tha at the
Wagon Wheel Trail improvement hea ing staff
was asked to look at financing al ernatives
and also the Park Commission was isked to
look at financing possibilities f r the
trail. She asked what possibilities there
might be to complete the project but keep
the burden to the property owners in line
with the street reconstruction policy.
City Attorney Hart stated that hehas taken
a very quick look at the question and does
not know of any statutory limit of the
making of an assessment.
Treasurer Shaughnessy stated that
staff has looked at about 5 or 6
ways to help reduce the cost or d
of the cost, and still trying to
assessments in line with the prop
street reconstruction policy, and
nothing staff is considering woul
the Park and Recreation Commissio
informed Council that a memo disc
options will be prepared for the
agenda.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Blesener stated tha
received calls from Ivy Falls res
complained about high speed traff
particularly after school, and al
trees obstructing the view at the
intersection of Ivy Falls Avenue
Road.
ADJOURN There being no further business t
before the Council, Councilmember
generally
ifferent
lay part
eep the
sed
that
affect
He
ssing
ext
she has
dents who
C'
o about
come
artmann
moved that the meeting be adjou
P.M. on November 21st..
Councilmember Blesener seconded
to 6:30
motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:09 o'clo k P.M.
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
r
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES, NOVEMBER 14, 1989
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Park and
Commission was held on Tuesday, November 14, 1989 i
Hall Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. Commission
Huber called the meeting to order at 7:15 P.M. The
members were present: Huber, Katz and Spicer.
Damberg were excused. Absent: Owens. Staff membe
were Parks Project Manager Kullander and Administrativ
Batchelder. Members of the audience were Dave Ayer
George Linafelter and Mary S.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
UPDATE
The minutes were not approved as
not a quorum present. No official
action was taken during the meeti
of the lack of a quorum.
Administrative Assistant Kevin
provided updates on current issue
Park Commission. Batchelder stated
Council approved the Barton-Aschma
and that both parties had s
Batchelder stated that Barton -As
ready to proceed with direction
Commission on the landscaping the
design in the parks.
Batchelder stated that the Scho
had appointed a six member tas
negotiate the Sibley athletic sit
City. He stated the City is
information from other communities
entered Joint Power Agreements
districts for athletic facilities.
Batchelder stated that C.G. Rein
sent an offer, based on our appra
the land at Mendakota, that
reviewing the offer and that the Ci
had word back from them.
discussed the recruitment of a new
Recreation Commissioner. Da
mentioned that he is interested
send a letter of interest.
ecreation
the City
hair John
following
ndeen and
present
Assistant
Kay and
there was
ommission
because
atchelder
for the
that City
contract
gned it.
hman was
from the
were to
District
force to
with the
gathering
that have
th school
had been
sal, for
hey are
y has not
atchelder
arks and
e Ayers
nd might
Batchelder stated that City Co ncil had
authorized removal of the play equipment at
Friendly Hills Tot Lot and had ordered a
public hearing for the January 16, 1990
VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS
Council meeting to discuss divest
with the Friendly Hills residents.
the City Council would consider di -
property at that time. Batchelder
equipment would be removed on Nove
Batchelder discussed the by-laws w
included in members packets. He s
if the Parks and Recreation Commiss
to permanently change their meeting
p.m. they would need Council appx
stated that if they were only mee
for a short while because of
schedule, they should simply adj
meeting until a special meeting at
the intended date.
g the lot
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Batchelder informed the Commission that City
Council had approved "Valley View Heights
Park" as the name of the tot lot in Valley
View Heights and he stated that the agreement
with the homeowners association had been
included for their information.
Batchelder stated that Kensin ton Park
dedication had had no progress and that the
City was waiting for Centex to appBar at the
Planning Commission for PUD approval, at
which time they would purchase the land for
dedication to the City at a later d te.
Dave Ayers, of Valley View Heights
Association, informed Guy Kullander that
Vince Anderson, who lives next door to the
Tot Lot did not feel there was a need to
fence the park along his property. Kullander
responded that this was fine and hat there
would be a time in the future to revisit this
if the owner changed his mind. Commissioner
Katz inquired about liability and Kullander
responded that the liability concerp would be
Mr. Anderson's more than the City's
Dave Ayers indicated he was interested in the
vacant Parks Commission seat and that he
would contact Jim Danielson to verify his
candidacy.
WAGON WHEEL TRAIL
Commission Chair John Huber explained the
City's desire to have a bicycle/pedestrian
trail along Wagon Wheel Trail as part of the
trail system. Huber explained that the
Citizens Park Review Committee did not
include funding for this portion of the trail
in the referendum because there was Minnesota
State Aid available to the City that would
pay for this portion of the trail s stem.
Mary S., of 810 Wagon Wheel, state that the
bike trail should not be tied to he street
improvement. She stated this str et wasn't
meant for bicycles and that the ath would
just eat up more space of the resid nts front
yards. She stated that an extra pa h was not
necessary.
Commission Chair Huber stated that it was
unlikely that the Parks Commission would fund
the trail from the Parks Fund or the
referendum when there was state money
available to fund the trail. Huber explained
how the Minnesota State Aid (MSAi funding
worked for the Wagon Wheel resid nts that
were present. Huber stated that the Council
had referred the funding of the trail to the
Parks Commission to explore funding options
outside of using MSA monies. Huber stated it
was not likely that the Parks Commission
could or would fund the trail, and that if
Council decides the street improvement
project won't be ordered then there will
probably be no trail along Wagon Wheel.
Kay Linafelter, owner of 810 Wag n Wheel,
stated that she had raised her c ildren on
this street and that it shouldn't le a main
thoroughfare. She stated she was not in
favor of any upgrading as it would encourage
traffic and bring more strangers into the
neighborhood. She stated that may of the
finer suburbs in the Twin Citiesdon't have
curbs and gutters or storm sewers. She
stated that a bike path is not needed on an
uncrowded road and that the City could find a
safer place to build a bike t ail. She
stated that she doesn't want to Encourage a
lot of people to use Rogers Lale Park by
upgrading the road, which she stated wasn't
necessary.
Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander, in
response to Kay Linafelter, explained how the
MSA funding worked and that Wagon Wheel's
status is as a collector street. He stated
collector streets receive money from MSA and
have to be built to certain standards. Kay
Linafelter inquired what the standards were.
Kullander responded that it meant a forty
foot (401) wide street with curbs and storm
sewer and that this meant one lane in each
direction. He explained that th ditches
would be filled in to protect the road base
and that the runoff would drain in o Rogers
Lake.
Mary S., 810 Wagon Wheel, inquir d if the
bike path could be placed on the ro d and not
on the front yard. Kullander respo ded that,
no, the City would not build a b'ke trail
there and that any bike trail woull be part
of the street improvement project. Mary S.
stated it would be nice to put the trail
money into Rogers Lake Park instead
Commission Chair Huber informed the residents
of Wagon Wheel that the Parks Commission was
not taking any formal action on this issue
and it would therefore go back to City
Council for them to take any action on it.
PARKS PROJECT AND
IMPLEMENTATION
Parks Project Manager Guy Kullande directed
the Commission through a series of approvals
in order to get direction on relea ing work
for plans and specifications or for direction
in going to the City Council with r quests.
Ivy Park Land Acquisition
The members of the Commission 4hat were
present felt that it was a good ide4 for city
staff to approach the Ivy Falls Townhomes
Association with preliminary sketch plans
detailing how their parcel, that is adjacent
to Ivy Falls Park, would be used if the City
were to have that land dedicated to the park.
Play Equipment Base Material
Those members of the Commission L6hat were
present approved of K llander's
recommendation to use Buck -S of sand
measuring 1/16" to 1/8" in size for the play
equipment base material.
Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer Im
Kullander explained that in order t regrade
the field at Friendly Hills it would be
necessary to remove the ditch and eplace it
with a storm sewer pipe. Kullander explained
that it would cost about $13,500 to do this
and that the money could come from referendum
contingency, the money allocated to improving
ballfields and the $5,000 allocated to
improve the field. Commission Chair Huber
inquired if the Friendly Hills Tot Lot
divestment could go towards paying for this.
Kullander stated that this improvement would
be an appropriate place to dir ct those
proceeds, as well as play equipment and
picnic shelter enhancements.
Those members of the Commission that were
present directed staff to requ st that
Council order plans and specifications for
the Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer
Improvement.
Handicapped Accessible Play Equipment
Kullander explained that when publi money is
being spent for play equipment it s wise to
consider setting a portion aside fo handicap
accessible equipment. Commissio members
present stated that the City shoul be ahead
of this issue and on its own decia to make
available handicap accessible quipment.
Kullander stated that he fav red the
Kensington site as it is scenic and wooded
and the play equipment could be place near
the picnic area. Kullander explained that
handicap accessible equipment would not be
placed in lieu of other equipment, but would
be in conjunction with it.
Collapsible Fences
Those members of the Commission that were
present felt that this was an item that could
be revisited at a later date when the City
might have better storage facilit-es. it
would not be pursued at the present time.
Trails - Plans and Specifications
Kullander stated that the City en
staff had made designs for construc
miles of off-road trails in 1990
estimated cost of $470,000. Kulland
that this is within the budget an
the majority of off road cons
Kullander stated that the remaining
of the trail would be designated or
later years.
Those members of the Commission
present unanimously recommended
Council order staff to prepare
specifications for these trails.
Somerset School Bike Trail
lineering
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portions
built in
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Kullander explained that in order o have a
continuous pavement from the traiL to the
parking lot at Somerset School an xtension
costing $3,000 - $5,000 would hate to be
built on school property.
Those members of the Commission t at were
present recommended that staff lirect a
letter to the School District requesting that
they extend this portion of the trai .
Direction of Barton-Aschman for Landsca a Desi n
Kullander explained to the Commission the
direction they would have to provide Barton-
Aschman on the landscape design at Friendly
Hills, Ivy Hills, Rogers Lake, Hags rom--King
and the park design for Victoria Highlands.,
The
ig lands. -
The Parks Commission provided prior ties for
landscape and park design as outlin d in the
attached memo, dated November 15, 989 from
Guy Kullander to Barry Warner, of Barton-
Aschman.
There being no further business the meeting
was adjourned until a special meet ng at 7
o'clock p.m. on December 12, 1989 that would
proceed the regularly scheduled, meting at
7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Batchelder
Administrative Assist
November 15, 1989
co,n]
A it A nA.AA A
y of
Mendota Heigshts
TO: Barry Warner, Barton Aschman Associates, Inc.
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Landscape Improvements and Park Design
Landscape improvements for Friendly Hills, Rogers Lake, I
and Hagstrom King Parks were discussed at the Park and
Recreation Commission meeting last night. It was decided
that the first priority would be to improve the areas around
the park signs. Possibly a common design that should then be
used for all the parks. The existing signs will remain wth
new landscape features to be added.
The second priority item for Friendly Hills Park would be to
improve the appearance of the parking area. For Rogers Like
Park it would be to enhance the entrance road into the park
by dredging the retention pond and landscape plantings ar un
upper parking lot.
Ivy Hill Park will not be addressed at this time because
City is investigating the acquisition of more land for t
park.
The amount allocated for construction of landscape
improvements in Rogers Lake and Friendly Hills Parks is
$5,040.00 each. Your designs need not be completely gov me
by these amounts. Additional funding or a phased
construction approached are options open to the Parks an
Recreation Commission. A "final" design is required eve if
it exceeds amount budgeted.
Improvements for Hagstrom-King Park are more extensive.
Although only $14,800. has been allocated the Park and
Recreation Commission realized that this is not sufficie t
funding to accomplish all the desired improvements in this
park and additional funds will be forth coming. Followi g is
a prioritized list of desired improvements.
1. Grade, topdress and seed softball field with skined
infield area.
2. 'Install backstop and players benches with 8'
protective fence.
1101 Victoria Curve -Mendota Heights, MN • 55118 452.1850
3. Park sign will be built and installed by city cre
but the "standardized" landscape design your firm
develops for the other parks will be incorporated
here.
4. Landscape improvements should be added around parkng
lot, along trail, and by play equipment.
5. A row of trees along the landscape berm adjacent t<
Mendota Heights road is also required.
6. Benches, trash receptacles, bike rack, etc. should
also be considered.
7. No additional trails.
8. outfield fencing with a warning track may be
considered as a future improvement.
The Victoria Highlands Park improvement requires more
development. Your initial design is what the Parks and
Recreation Commission desires except for the following
modifications.
1. Trail will connect Victoria Road on the north t
park on a west to east alignment to Diane Road.
the
2. A softball field shall be constructed with backst'p,
skinned area, and players benches with protective 8'
fence.
3. Trees shall be planted along lot(s) adjacent to bck-
stop to provide screening. Pines should be
considered.
4.
Play structure design shall be selected by Parks and
Recreation Commission and installed independently of
park improvements. You should reserve/locate an are
for this structure.
Sincerely,
Guy Kullander
Parks Project Manager
.,
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
WN
November
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James E. Daniel
Acting City Ad for
SUBJECT: Sewers, Water, Streets
Sibley Heights
Job No. 8711
Improvement"No. 879 Project No. 5
DISCUSSION
Annandale Contracting, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the
improvements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council accept the project.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council concurs with the recommendation, Council should
motion adopting Resolution No. 89-_, RESOLTUION ACCEPTING WORK
APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 87, PROJECT NO. 5.
15, 1989
s a
City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING
FINAL PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 87, PROJECT NO. 5
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City of Mendota
Heights on May 13, 1988, Annandale Contracting Inc. of Annandale, Minnesota,
has satisfactorily completed the improvement of sanitary sewerst watermains,
storm sewers, street improvements to serve Sibley Heights Addition and
Adjacent Areas (Improvement No. 87, Project No. 5) in accordance with such
contract.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights that the work completed under said contract is hereby ac-
cepted and approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby dir-
ected to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract in
the amount of $2,955.33, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21st day of
November, 1989.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By,
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
rftvoL
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
Nove
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James E. Daniel
Acting City Ad trator
SUBJECT: Street Construction
Executive Drive
Job No. 8904
Improvement No. 89, Project No. 2
DISCUSSION
HRS Construction, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the above
ments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council accept the project.
ACTION REQUIRED:
15, 1989
Iimprove-
If
Council concurs with the recommendation, Council should pass a
motion adopting Resolution No. 89-_, RESOLTUION ACCEPTING WORK AND
APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 89, PROJECT NO. 2.
City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING
FINAL PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 89, PROJECT NO. 2
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City of Mendota
Heights on May 5, 1989, H.R.S. Construction, Inc. of Loretto, Minnesota, has
satisfactorily completed the street construction improvements to serve the
area known as Executive Drive (Improvement No. 89, Project No. 2) in
accordance with such contract.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights that the work completed under said contract is hereby
accepted and approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby dir-
ected to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract in
the amount of $1,697.54, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21st day
of November, 1989•
ATTEST:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
E
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 17, 1989
TO: Mayor, City Council, Acting City Adm' b t 'tor
FROM: Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
SUBJECT: Purchase of Copier
INFORMATION
The 1989 Administration budget includes a $15,000 1
for,purchase of a new copier. We have reviewed material
presented by various vendors and have also tested equipm
available through the Hennepin County Contract. The pur,
this memo is to give background information and inform C
that a copier recommendation will be made on Tuesday eve:
DISCUSSION
The copier currently shared by all departments hous
main floor of City Hall is approximately 3 years old. I
relatively low volume, low speed copier which suited our
for the period of time it has been in service. As was
anticipated during the 1989 budget process, it has been
to considerable down-time for the past year. High volum
runs, such as agenda packets and budget preparation are
interrupted for repairs for lengthy periods of time.
We have received numerous brochures and been inunda
calls from copier vendors over the past three months. A
which meets the City's needs is available through Hennep
County's purchasing contract with Wager's, Inc. The pro
Toshiba BD -9110, has been tested in the City offices for
days and performed very well. The cost for the equipmen
necessary options is $9,935 - well under the budgeted am
'Two vendors, including IOS, have asked that we dela
a recommendation to Council so that they can submit prop
comparable equipment. Although it is not likely that ei
the proposals will be less than the Hennepin County cont
price, I have agreed to delay preparing a recommendation
vendor and equipment. The recommendation, however will
included in Tuesday evening's add-on agenda.
ACTION REQUIRED
This memo is for Council information only. A re
will be made in the November 21st add-on agenda.
_ne item
se of
ncil
d on the
is a
needs
ubjected
copy
ften
ed with
copier
uct, a
several
and
making
sals for
her of
act
on
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ation
LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY
ON NOVEMBER 21, 1989
Excavating License
Ostertag Cement
Gas Piping License
Paragon Heating & Air Conditioning
General Contractors Licenses
Automatic Garage Door Co.
B.A. John Construction
Northern Classic Homes, Inc.
Professional Painting & Finishing By Dan
S.E. Hanson, Inc.
Thomas McGowan Construction, Inc.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James E. Danielso
Acting City Ad for
SUBJECT: Street Vacation
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10, 1989
Mr.`Bill Strub is purchasing Lot 5, Block 3, Somerset No. 2 see
attached plan). Sutton Lane, the street located in front of this lot ori-
ginally was a cul-de-sac and required a large circle of right-of-way. As
the third phase of Somerset developed Sutton Lane was extended an -the cul-
de-sac abandoned. The right-of-way can now be reduced to the standard 60
foot width.
Mr. Strub has contacted his neighbors who would also be affeted by
this vacation, they also desire to participate (see Parcels B & C .
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends granting the requested vacation of right -of way and
easement area subject to the dedication of a the standard 10 foot wide
drainage and utility easement adajcent to the new right-of-way li e.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Conduct the required hearing and then if council desires to mplement
the staff recommendation they should pass a motion adopting Resoltion No.
89-_, RESOLUTION APPROVING VACATION OF A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, s bject to
the petitioner agreeing to dedicate a 10 foot wide drainage and u ility
easement adjacent to the 60 foot right-of-way.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -
RESOLUTION APPROVING VACATION OF A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights is the current record owner o a
street right-of-way as described as follows;
That part of the following described property situated in Dakota C�unty,
Minnesota:
Parcel A
Description of that part of Sutton Lane
to be vacated that lies southwesterly and
southerly of Lot 5, Block 3, Somerset No.2
That part of Sutton Lane lying southerly of Lot 5, Block 3, Somerset o. 2,
according to the recorded plat thereof on file in the office of the C•unty
Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot 5; thence on an assed
bearing of SOUTH along the westerly line of the'plat of Somerset' o. 2
a distance of 30.00 feet; thence on a bearing o£ EAST 67.66 feet; thence
southeasterly 37.15 feet along a tangential curve concave to the louth
having a radius of 82.50 feet and a central angle of 25°48'09" to the
intersection of said curve with the southwesterly production of t e
southeasterly line of said Lot 5 (said southeasterly line has a bearing
of North 54°56'54" East on said plat of Somerset No. 2); thence N rth
54°56'54" East along said southeasterly line produced, 14.32 feet to
the most southerly corner of said Lot 5; thence northwesterly and
westerly along the south line of said Lot 5 to the point of beginping.
Parcel B
Description of that part of Sutton
Lane to be vacated that lies Southwesterly
of Lot 4, Block 3, Somerset No. 2
That part of Sutton Lane lying Southwesterly of Lot 4, Block 3, Somerset
No. 2,, according to the recorded plat thereof on file in the office o�£ the
County Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota described as follows:
Beginning at the most westerly corner of said Lot 4; thence South 308
00'00" East (bearing assumed) along the southwesterly line of said
Lot 4 a distance of 47.63 feet; thence northwesterly 49.24 feet along
,-a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 82.50
feet and a central angle of 34811'51" to the intersection of said
curve with the southwesterly production of the northwesterly line of
,said Lot 4 (said northwesterly line has a bearing of North 54056154"
East on. -said plat of Somerset No. 2); thence North 5485654" E.,
along said northwesterly line produced, 14.32 feet to the point of
beginning.
Parcel C
Description of that part of Sutton
Lane to be vacated that lies northerly y
of Lot 8, Block 1, Somerset No. 2
That part of Sutton Lane lying northerly of Lot 8, Block 1, Somerset No. 2,
according to the recorded plat thereof on file in the office of the County
Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of said Lot 8: thence northerly,
along the west line of said plat of Somerset No. 2, a distance of
30;00 feet; thence easterly, parallel with the straight segment of
the north line of said Lot 8, a distance of 67.66 feet; thence
southeasterly 23.56 feet along a tangential curve concave to the
southwest having a radius of 22.50 feet and a central angle of
60000100"; thence southeasterly to the most northerly corner of
said Lot 8; thence.southwesterly and westerly along the north line
of said Lot 8 a distance of 94.75 feet, more or less, to the point
of beginning and there terminating.
Notei In order to definitely establish the line between the vacation parcels A and B in the position
shown and described herein the owners of Lots 4 and 5 should exchange quit claim deeds. The owner of
Lot 4 should quit claim Parcel A to the owner of Lot 5. The owner of Lot 5 should quit claim Parcel
B to the owner of Lot 4. Having done so there will be no question in the title of the owners of the
two lots as to the configuration of the portions of the vacated street which acrue to each lot.
and
WHEREAS, a notice of hearing on said vacation has been duly published
and posted more than two weeks before the date scheduled for the hear-
ing on said vacation, all in accordance with the applicable Minnesota
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said vacation on November 21, 1988, at
8:00 o'clock P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter, at the City Hall of the
City of Mendota Heights; and
WHEREAS, the City Council then proceeded to hear all persons interested
in said vacation and all persons were afforded an opportunity to pre-
sent their views and objections to the granting of said petition.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the vacation of the street right-of-way described above,
situated in the City of Mendota Heights, is in the best in-
terest of the public and the City, and is not detrimental to
the health, safety and welfare of the community.
2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed
to prepare and present to the proper Dakota County officials a
notice of completion of these vacation proceedings, all in
accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes.
Adopted by the City Council: of the City of Mendota Heights this 21st day
of November, 1989•
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James E. Danielso
Acting City Ad for
SUBJECT: Street Vacation
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Mr. Bill Strub is purchasing Lot 5, Block 3, Somerset No. 2 1
attached plan). Sutton Lane, the street located in front of this
ginally was a cul-de-sac and required a large circle of right -of -I
the third phase of Somerset developed Sutton Lane was extended an(
de -sac abandoned. The right-of-way can now be reduced to the star
foot width.
10, 1989
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Mr. Strub has contacted his neighbors who would also be affected by
this vacation, they also desire to participate (see Parcels B & C].
RECOMMENDAT ION :
Staff recommends granting the requested vacation of right -of way and
easement area subject to the dedication of a the standard 10 foot wide
drainage and utility easement adajcent to the new right-of-way li e.
ACTION REQUIRED•
Conduct the required hearing and then if council desires to i
the staff recommendation they should pass a motion adopting Resolt
89=, RESOLUTION APPROVING VACATION OF A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, si
the petitioner agreeing to dedicate a 10 foot wide drainage and ui
easement adjacent to the 60 foot right-of-way.
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Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -
RESOLUTION APPROVING VACATION OF A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights is the current record owner
street right-of-way as described as follows;
That part of the following described property situated in Dakota Cc
Minnesota:
Parcel A
Description of that part of Sutton Lane
to be vacated that lies southwesterly and
southerly of Lot 5, Block 3, Somerset No.2
That part of Sutton Lane lying southerly of Lot 5, Block 3, Somerset
according to the recorded plat thereof on file in the office of the
Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot 5; thence on an ass
bearing of SOUTH along the westerly line of the'plat of Somerset'
a distance of 30.00 feet; thence'on a bearing of EAST 67.66 feet;
southeasterly 37.15 feet along a tangential curve concave to the
having a radius of 82.50 feet and a central angle of 25°48'09" to
intersection of said curve with the southwesterly production of t
southeasterly line of said Lot 5 (said southeasterly line has a b
of North 54°56'54" East on said plat of Somerset No. 2); thence N
54`56'54" East along said southeasterly line produced, 14.32 feet
the most southerly corner of said Lot 5; thence northwesterly and
westerly along the south line of said Lot 5 to the point of begin
Parcel B
Description of that part of Sutton
Lane to be vacated that lies Southwesterly
of Lot 4, Block 3, Somerset No. 2
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That part of Sutton Lane lying Southwesterly of Lot 4, Block 3, Same set
No. 2,, according to the recorded plat thereof on file in the office f the
County Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota described as follows:
Beginning at the most westerly corner of said Lot 4; thence Sout 30°
00'00" East (bearing assumed) along the southwesterly line of sa d
Lot 4 a distance of 47.63 feet; thence northwesterly 49.24 feet ilong
,-a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 82 50
feet and a central angle of 34°11'51 " to the intersection of sal
curve with the southwesterly production of the northwesterly lino of
,said Lot 4 (said northwesterly line has a bearing of North 54056 54"
East on. -said plat of Somerset No. 2); thence North 54'56'54" E.
along said northwesterly line produced, 14.32 feet to the point f
beginning.
Parcel C
Description of that part of Sutton
Lane to be vacated that lies northerly
of Lot 8, Block 1, Somerset No. 2
That part of Sutton Lane lying northerly of Lot 8, Block 1, Somerset No. 2,
according to the recorded plat thereof on file in the office of the County
Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of said Lot 8: thence northerly,
along the west line of said plat of Somerset No. 2, a distance of
30.00 feet; thence easterly, parallel with the straight segment of
the north line of said Lot 8, a distance of 67.66 feet; thence
southeasterly 23.56 feet along a tangential curve concave to the
southwest having a radius of 22.50 feet and a central angle of
60000'00"; thence southeasterly to the most northerly corner of
said Lot 8; thence southwesterly and westerly along the north line
of said Lot 8 a distance of 94.75 feet, more or less, to the point
of beginning and there terminating.
Note! In order to definitely establish the line between the vacation parcels A and B in the position
shown and described herein the owners of Lots 4 and 5 should exchange quit claim deeds. The Owner of
Lot 4 should quit claim Parcel A to the owner of Lot 5. The owner of Lot 5 should quit claim Parcel
B to the owner of Lot 4. Having done so there will be no question in the title of the owners of the
two lots as to the configuration of the portions of the vacated street which acrue to each lot.
and
WHEREAS, a notice of hearing on said vacation has been duly published
and posted more than two weeks before the date scheduled for the hear-
ing on said vacation, all in accordance with the applicable Minnesota
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said vacation on November 21, 1988, at
8:00 o'clock P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter, at the City Hall of the
City of Mendota Heights; and
WHEREAS, the City Council then proceeded to hear all persons interested
in said vacation and all persons were afforded an opportunity to pre-
sent their views and objections to the granting of said petition.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the vacation of the street right-of-way described above,
situated in the City of Mendota Heights, is in the best in-
terest of the public and the City, and is not detrimental to
the health, safety and welfare of the community.
2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed
to prepare and present to the proper Dakota County officials a
notice of completion of these vacation proceedings, all in
accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21st day
of November, 1989.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
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November 14,
TO: Mayor, City Council, City Adm' r or
FROM: Klayton H. Eckles
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Sale of an additional city acquired home
DISCUSSION
Since the time of the last meeting staff has been contac
by Tom Doroff, who is interested in one of the unsold h(
that the City owns. He stated that he was unaware of t]
sale until it was too late. He has looked at 2143 Highi
and liked it so much that he filled out a bid sheet to
purchase and move the home.
989
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His bid is for $200 and states that all of the conditio s set
by the City are acceptable. He indicated that he would like
to proceed immediately.
According to the Fire Chief John Maczko, the fire depar
can make do with two buildings, although the department
originally requested three.
Bill Nelson, who submitted a bid to salvage any valuabl
from the homes, is unhappy with the idea of the city se
one of the homes he intended to salvage. However, the
city agreed to allow him to salvage from unsold homes s
to Staff working out the details of a salvage agreement
Those details haven't been worked out yet, but would su
include an exclusion of any homes sold at a later date.
Mr. Nelson may be present at the meeting to voice his v
Staff is of the opinion that the salvage agreement co
complicate the fire drills, create a potential for
unauthorized salvage, cause some legal liabilities, a
generally develop into a big headache.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff,.recommends Council accept Tom Doroff's bid of $21
the purchase and removal of the home at 2143 Highway 5!
Council also might consider rescinding the salvage agr4
that it passed at the last meeting.
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ACTION REQUIRED
If Council
concurs with Staff's recommendation. then C
should pass a motion
include the sale of
of $200. The motion
the City's action to
amending the original resolution to
2143 Highway 55 to Tom Doroff for hi
could also include a motion to resc
allow salvage of unsold property.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James E. Dani on
Acting City dm' ' for
SUBJECT: Duffy Develo went
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13, 1989
At their Septemeber 5th meeting Council approved Duffy Dev6 p-
ment's Planned Unit Development and preliminary plat and directed staff to
prepare the appropriate resolution incorporating all the conditions. that
arose out of Council consideration and staff memos. Last meeting Council
reviewed a proposed Developer's Agreement and arrived at a concen us to
adopt it once some final minor changes are made by the City Attorey and it
is first executed by the Developers.
Attached is a copy of a resolution approving the Planned Uni Develop-
ment and Preliminary Plat incorporating all the conditions of appoval that
are not included within the Developers Agreement.
City Attorney Tom Hart has been working on,making the final hanger to
the Developer's Agreement and will have a final draft available T esday
evening for Council review. Items that still will remain to be cmpleted
are:
1. Execution of the assessment agreement by the County Ass ssor.
2. Final approval by the Developer's attorneys.
3. Execution of the agreement by the Developer.
Once the Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat are approved,
staff requests that we be authorized to hire a surveyor to locate the
frontage road so that an alignment can be determined and negotiations with
Mn/DOT begun.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council approve the attached Resolution as
ACTION REQUIRED:
If Council desires to implement the staff recommendation they should
pass a motion adopting Resolution No. 89-_„-,, RESOLUTION APPROV NG A CONDI-
TIONA4 USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED.UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY PLAT TO
ALLOW DUFFY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT LEXINGTON PLAZA BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LEXINGTON AVENUE AND TRUNK
HIGHWAY 110 and authorize staff to hire a surveyor to locate the frontage
road (all costs to be funded by T.I.F. and deducted from the $45 K T.I.F.
cap).
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City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY PLAT TO ALLOW DUFFY DEVELOPMENT CG
CONSTRUCT LEXINGTON PLAZA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE S
CORNER OF LEXINGTON AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 110
ANY TO
THEAST
WHEREAS, the Lexington Plaza proposal has been the subject o numerous
public hearings at the Planning Commission and City Council level with
adequate public input; and IS
WHEREAS, at their September 5, 1989 meeting City Council app owed in
concept the Lexington Plaza plans presented that evening dated Se tember 5,
1989 and directed staff to prepare a resolution approving the Planed Unit
Development and incorporating all the details and concerns addres ed at the
City Council hearings and in the staff and Planning Commission relorts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights that the City does hereby formally approve a conditional use permit
for a planned unit development and preliminary plat for the Lexington Plaza
Development subject to the following:
1. The signing of a Developer's Agreement in a form and
acceptable to the City Council.
2. A 5.59 acre variance from the minimum PLanned Unit Deve
size of 10 acres.
3. A 15 foot rear yard setback variance.
4. A 14 foot parking lot setback variance.
5. Thirty (30) foot pylon sign setback variance for the
signs.
6. Application by Developers for rezoning of the Ethan Al
10" Highway 110 from B-3 to B-2, and inclusion within
Lexington Plaza Planned Unit Development, with a use v
a furniture store.
7. That a convenience store/gas station be permitted as p-.
subject to a limitation of no more than six pumps (12 .-
positions), and granting the 30 foot setback requireme:
required for convenience store/gas stations [18.2(2)bl
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8. That the proposed furniture store, minor auto repair, an drive-in
bank be allowed as use variances [19.2(6)]. All other developer
proposals are deemed suitable uses within the B-2 zoning and will
be considered at a future date by the City in a zoning a endment
to allow them.
9. Final review of all engineering details by the Enginee
Department.
10. Final review of building plans and specifications, gradi g and
landscaping plans, and lighting and signage plans, by th City
staff.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21St day of
November, 1989•
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Charles
. Mertensotto,
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MEMO
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
November 13, 198
TO: Mayor, City Council, City Administrator
FROM: Klayton Eckles
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Local Watershed Plan
Job No. 8912
DISCUSSION
As part of the state mandate regarding Watershed Mana
Plans, each City must prepare a local watershed plan.
Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (S
presented a plan to staff, which entailed a joint eff
between the City and the SWCD in preparing a local pl
Council directed staff to obtain proposals from outsi
consultants for comparison.
Staff has since received proposals from BARR Engineerin ,
James M. Montgomery, and BRW, and a revised plan from tie
SWCD. BARR and JMM are both consultants on watershed p ans
in which Mendota Heights is a part. The attached docum nts
show the costs, and advantages (+) and disadvantages (-) of
each proposal.
The low bid is the SWCD proposal at $32,120. When the ity
staff costs are taken out of the SWCD proposal the cost to
the city is only $26,048. The next lowest bid is the B RR
Engineering proposal at $39,000.
The SWCD proposal includes 250 hours work which city stiff
would be obligated to complete. Although the engineers g
staff is extremely busy these days, it appears that som where
along the line Staff could find the time to complete it
share of the SWCD proposal.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award the preparation of
watershed plan to the Dakota County Soil and Water
Conservation District.
ACTION REQUIRED
the l6cal
If Council concurs with Staff's recommendation, Council
should pass a motion adopting Resolution 89-_, RESOLUT:
ACCEPTING PROPOSALS AND AWARDING PREPARATION OF A LOCAL
WATERSHED PLAN.
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SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS FOR WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
Soil and Water Conservation District
*Total cost of $32,120
*City completes $6,272 of work
*SWCD completes $26,048 of work
*Does not include printing costs
+ Out of pocket cost to City is only $26,048
+ City Staff has more direct input
1) Get a more useful plan
2) Understand the plan better
+ SWCD has good grasp of existing WAMO plans
+ Possibly complete with Lilydale, thus avoid any confl.
- Will require 250 Hrs of Staff time which is in short �upply
-SWCD could be inflexible due to having its own objectives
BARR
*Total Cost of $39,000
*Includes all expenses
+ Very familiar with MH, consultant on several projects
+ Is consultant on 13+ WAMO's
+ Water resources is area of Specialty
- Consultant on Lower Miss. WAMO is Conflict of
JAMES M. MONTGOMERY
*Total Cost of $49,483
*Includes all printing expenses
+ Familiar with our WAMO plans (Gun Club Consultant)
+ Experienced in WAMO projects
+ This,is area of expertise
+ Willing to resign from Gun Club to avoid interest
lict
-Proposal does not include ground water assessment (ext�a?)
-Gun Club work included many extra costs above proposed
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BRW
*Total cost of $54,500
*Does not include duplication costs
+ Large firm with very competent staff
+ no conflict of interest
- very little experience in preparation of watershed pl
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City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSALS AND AWARDING PREPARATION
OF A LOCAL WATERSHED PLAN
WHEREAS, pursuant to a request for proposals for the preparation
watershed plan for the City of Mendota Heights proposals were re
opened and tabulated and the following proposals were received:
NAME AMOUNT
Dakota County Soil & Water $32,120.00
Conservation District
Barr Engineering $39,000.00
James M. Montgomery $49,483.00
BRW $54,500.00
and
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ived,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that Dakota County Soi & Water
Conservation District, be declared the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the C'ty of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the proposals for the project are hereby received aid ac-
cepted.
2. That the Soil & Water Conservation District is hereby de Tared to
be the lowest responsible bidder.
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and ir-
ected to execute and deliver any and all contracts and docum nts
necessary to consummate the awarding of the proposal for the above
described to the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation Dis rict.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 2 s day
of November, 1989•
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ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By
Charles E. Mertensotto,
Mayor
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
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November 17, 19189
To: Mayor, City Council and Acting City A ator
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assist t
Subject: Plans and Specifications for Bicycle Trails
DISCUSSION
The engineering staff has finished preliminary data
compilation, survey and design work for most sections of the
bicycle/pedestrian trail that was approved by the voters in the
August parks referendum. (See attached staff memo to the Parks
and Recreation Commission)
The trail segments listed in the attached staff memo
comprise approximately 6.6 miles of off-road trails for an
estimated cost of $470,000. This is within the estimates in the
budget for the Trails portion of the referendum and comprises a
majority of the off-road construction. The Trails portion of the
referendum was allotted $700,000.
ACTION REQUIRED
If City Council desires to implement the Parks and
Recreation Commission's recommendation, they should order staff
to prepare the plans and specifications for the above trails.
This item has been discussed at several Parks and
Recreation
Commission meetings and has the support of the Commission.
There
was
not a quorum present at the November 14, 1989
Parks and
Recreation Commission, however, those members present unanimously
recommend that City Council order staff to prepare
plans and
specifications for the following segments of the trail
system:
1.
Valley Park: Marie to Highway 13
2.
Valley Park: Marie to Highway 110
3.
Highway 110: Crown Point to Dodd Road
4.
Marie Avenue: I -35E to Dodd Road
5.
Marie Avenue: Dodd to Delaware Avenue
6.
Highway 149 R.O.W.: Dodd Road/Highway 110 corner to
Decorah
7.
Delaware: Highway 110 to Huber
8.
Victoria: Lexington to Marie
9.
Wachtler/Wentworth: Emerson to Dodd
10.
Laura Court: Extended to Somerset School Trail
11.
Trails in neighborhood parks: Rogers, Ivy,
Marie,
Wentworth, Victoria Highlands and Friendly Hills.
ACTION REQUIRED
If City Council desires to implement the Parks and
Recreation Commission's recommendation, they should order staff
to prepare the plans and specifications for the above trails.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 7, 1989
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Bike Trails
Information has been gathered by the engineering staff along
the proposed bike trail routes. With this information we can
more accurately determine the location, length and
construction difficulties we will encounter:
In our opinion most if not all of the following trails can be
built next year.
1. Valley Park: Marie to Highway 13
2. Valley Park: Marie to Highway 110
3. Highway 110: Crown Point to Dodd Road,
4. Marie Avenue: I -35E to Dodd Road
5. Marie Avenue: Dodd to Delaware Avenue
6. Highway 149 R.O.W.: Dodd Road/Highway 110 corner
to Decorah
7. Delaware: Highway 110 to Huber
8. Victoria: Lexington to Marie
9. Wachtler/Wentworth: Emerson to Dodd
10. Laura Court: Extended to Somerset School Trail
11. Trails in neighborhood parks: Rogers, Ivy, Marie,
Wentworth, Victoria Highlands and Friendly Hills.
Action Required
If commission concurs with this list they should request that
Council order staff to prepare plans and specifications for
the 11 trail sections listed above.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 17, 1989
To: Mayor, City Council and Acting City Adi for
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assista
Subject: Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer
DISCUSSION
It was the intention of the Citizens Park Review Committee
and the Parks and Recreation Commission to upgrade the existing
play fields at Ivy, Wentworth, Valley and Friendly Hills Park to
the level of the Civic Center field." (See footnote at bottom of
attached August 28th memo)
The engineering staff has determined that in order to
regrade the field at Friendly Hills Park it is neessary to
remove the ditch and replace it with a storm sewer pi e. They
have estimated the job to be approximately $13,500.
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed
funding for this improvement including contingency me
$50,000 allocated to improve the four fields and the $'.
was allocated to this field. They also discussed the p<
of using proceeds that would be available if Friendly
Lot is divested. (See November 14 Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDATION
There was not a quorum present at the November 14
Recreation Commission meeting, however, those member!
unanimously recommend that City Council order staff t(
plans and specifications for the Friendly Hills Park S1
improvement.
ACTION REQUIRED
If City Council desires to implement the
Recreation Commission recommendation, they should pas
ordering staff to prepare plans and specifications
Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer improvement.
possible
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
NOVEMBER 71 1989
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
RE: Friendly Hills Park Storm Sewer
Enlarging and improving the soccer/softball play field n
Friendly Hills Park was a desired improvement recommended by
the Citizens Parks Review Committee. To accomplish this
would require a storm sewer pipe through the park repla ing
the current drainage ditch/way to the pond.
The engineering department has surveyed the area and'
estimated a storm sewer would cost approximately $13,50 plus
$3,500 for contingencies and engineering. The amount
budgeted by the Referendum Parks Committee to improve the
play field was $5,000 plus additional funding from a pool of
$50,000 to be used to improve play fields in four parks
(Ivy, Wentworth, Valley and Friendly Hills Parks).
Because the construction cost is less then $15,000 we a e not
required to advertise for bidders, but can solicit bids from
at least three contractors who have previously worked for the
city or include this work with a larger contract.
Action Required
If the Parks and Recreation Commission desires to impl
this improvement, they should request that council.ord
preparation of plans and specifications to replace the
drainage ditch in Friendly Hills Park with a storm sew
as recommended by the engineering staff.
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
EMO
August 28, 1989
Citizen's Parks Review Committee File
City Administrator
Kevin D.
Aio ;
Documentation of Final Cost Allocations
The final meeting of the Citizen's Parks Review
Committee was held on June 5, 1989, at which time the
Committee adopted a recommended program of park improvem nts
to the City Council. This recommendation was subsequenty
endorsed by the City Council, and set the financial
parameters for the bond issue which was passed by the vo ers
on August 15th. The purpose of this memo is to document for
the file the allocation of those dollars among the varix s
parts of the project.
Existing Parks - $
New Neighborhood Parks -
Trails -
Centex Development -
Sibley Land Purchase -
Sibley Development -
Mendakota Park Ballfield -
Third Ballfield Location -
Sub -total I
Allocation for future
Development
Total
300,000.-
250, 000 ='•• t/,r�,%� f l�,r '
700,000
450, 000 'We
125,000-
325,000
50,000
500, 000 f, .
$2,700,000
$3,900,000
+► Existing neighborhood parks were originally budgeted
$250,000. An additional $50,000 was added at the Ju
meeting for the purpose of re -grading ball fields in
thq.texisting neighborhood parks.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 15,
TO: Mayor, City Council, City Ad for
FROM: Klayton H. Eckles
SUBJECT: Feasibility Update for the Garron Site
DISCUSSION
Steven Gage of Edge Commercial Real Estate contacted S
and informed us that he is interested in proceeding wi
development of the Garron Site (see attached).
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The Garron site is located north of Accacia Drive and w st of
Highway 55. Back in 1984 a feasibility report was completed,
a public hearing was held and plans and specifications were
ordered. The project was never constructed.
It has been over 3 years since the public hearing was h ld,
which means at a minimum another must be held. With al the
changes and time that has past, the feasibility report hould
be updated.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends council order the Garron Feasibility
to be updated and reviewed, followed by a public hear
the development.
ACTION REQUIRED
If Council concurs with Staff's recommendation, Council
should pass a motion adopting Resolution 89-_, RESOLUT:
ACCEPTING PETITION AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE GOULD PROPERTY (GARRON)
(IMPROVEMENT NO. 84, PROJECT NO.2).
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City of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR GOULD PROPERTY (GARRON)
(IMPROVEMENT NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 2)
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed with the City Council requestng
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and street improvements to se ve
Gould Property and adjacent areas.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the(}ity of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the above described petition be and is hereby acceljted by
the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights.
2. That the City Engineer be and is hereby authorized and er-
ected to prepare a feasibility study as to whether said proosed im-
provements are feasible, whether said improvements should best be made
as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, ani as to the
estimated cost of said improvement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21st day of
November, 1989.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By.
Charles E. Mertensotto,
ATTEST:
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
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November 14, 1989
Mr. Larry Shaughnessy
City Treasurer
City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Dear Mr. Shaughnessy:
To confirm our recent conversation, Edge Heal Estate Investors Limited
Partnership of which I am the General Partner, would 1iRe to reques ,that the
Utilities and Street Improvement Resolution No. 85-04 dated January 15, 1985 be
reinstattrher t ugh renewal or by passage of a new resolution.
since �, / �--
Steven E. Gage
P
7608 Cr+eekridge Circle
Minneapolis, Minnosota 55435
612.941-4000
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 17, 1989
TO: Mayor, City Council, Acting City A 'strator
FROM: Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Recodification
INFORMATION
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The purpose of this memo is to give Council a statu report
the Zoning Ordinance recodification and to ask for diection
processing the document.
DISCUSSION
Recodification of the Zoning Ordinance is nearly copleted.
Tom Hart, Howard Dahlgren and several staff members have
scheduled a meeting for December 18th to review and fine-tune the
document. The Zoning Ordinance has been revised to reflect
direction given by Council and the Planning Commission. All
amendments which have been made since the 1981 recodific tion
have been incorporated into the document.
I anticipate that the ordinance will be in a form
appropriate for review by Council and the Planning Commission
very early next year. It has undergone a number of chances,
including significant revision of the sign provisions, w ich have
been developed by staff and have not had Council or Commission
review. Additionally, the lists of uses in each of the districts
are quite old and should be revised to reflect current
descriptive language and needs. Staff would like direction from
Council and the Planning Commission prior to revising the use
lists.
As mentioned in the introductory paragraph, the pur ose of
this memo is both to inform Council on the document's status and
to ask for direction on processing. Before the Zoning O dinance
as recodified can be adopted, public hearings must be held by
both the Planning Commission and Council. Given the numher of
changes and the time that has elapsed since the last
Council/Commission discussion on the amendments, a joint workshop
would again seem appropriate.
ACTION REQUIRED
Council should give direction on whether it wishes o
conduct a joint workshop with the Planning Commission an select
a workshop date.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 9, 191
To: Mayor, City Council and Acting Cityd i sti
From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assis an 11
Subject: Closed Session Workshop for City Adi
Recruitment
DISCUSSION
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for
inistrator
For the purpose of discussing the written responses of the
eleven semi-finalists and establishing the five or six finalists
to interview (or screen further) we need to call for a closed
session workshop. Because this is a personnel matter,) state law
allows for a closed session.
I will provide an agenda that will cover the necessary
topics that will need to be discussed at the meeting. In order
to accomodate all Councilmember's schedules the Zm,eeting is
proposed to be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 29fth in the
Large Conference Room at City Hall.
ACTION REQUIRED
If Council desires to conduct the closed session workshop
they should:
1. Pass a motion establishing a closed session w rkshop to
discuss the personnel matter of City Administrator
recruitment for Wednesday, November 29th at 7:30 p m.
2. At adjournment, Council should adjourn toni
Council meeting to the closed session workshop on
November 29th, at 7:30 p.m.
is City
ednesday,