1982-11-23CITX OF MENDQTA HEIGHTS
DAKC}TA COUNTY', MINNESC}TA
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 23, 1982
ATIJOURNED MEETTNG, 7: 30 P.M.
ENGINEEF2ING Fi00MS
l. Call to Order.
2. Rol1 Call.
3. AIRPORT SAFETY - 7:30 P.M.
Jahn Shardlaw will be present to explain a model of the
2ones.
4. DOWNTOWN MENDOTA HEIGHTS DISCUSSION - 7:50 P.M.
�ee Howard Dahlgren's memo and Base Map of area under
Resource People:
Iioward Dahlgren
Jack Klepp,A.H. Wilder Foundation
Ed Kishel
Larry Shaughnessy
Fire Chief I3oack and Gene Lange
5. STREET ASSESSMENT/MAINTENANCE POLICY DISCUSSION - 9:Op P.M.
See memo and example of Policy Resolution.
Resource People:
Larry Shaughnessy
Jim Danielson
Ed Kishel
Dick Ploumen
6. Adjourn.
Safety
tion.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADJOURNED MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 1982
DETAIL AGDNDA
Suggested
Time
7:30 - 7:50 P.M. l. John Shardlow - Airport Model.
Will present an up-date on MAC Safety Zone
7:50 - 9:30 2. Downtown Mendota Heights Discussion
ct.
OJJ - Introduces source people and topics.
Jack Klepp� �Describes �A H. Wilder plans for S nior Housing.
Noack & Lange - Describe Fire Station Siting - Needs & History.
Ed & Larry - Describe research on new TH 149 a ignment and
alternate of major improvements o existing TH 149.
OJJ -
a. Renewal
b. Residential Development
c. Business Development ,
Council Input & Comments.
Howard: Wrap-up; describes the Planner's role
circumstances.
9:30 - 10:15 3. Street Assessment/Maintenance Policy
Ed Kishel - Explains Street Map.
this set of
Dick Ploumen - Flaborates on potential high ma'ntenance areas.
Jim Danielson - Handout and explanation of one city's solution.
Larry - Resolution on Policy and Financing the olicy.
Council Discussion and Resolution of the probl at hand.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
T0: City Council
FROM: James E. Danielson
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Street Assessment Policy
November 23, 1982
I have called several communities regarding their policies on �
building streets and assessment of costs. By and large communities
not have any official or formal policy guideline. One eommunity do�
and we on staff feel that this policy is a reasonable one and that
Mendota Heights should consider adopting a similar one.
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St. Louis Park is a community that over the past few years has
almost entirely rebuilt its streets. 1Jhen they started this proces
in the 1960's their street system was much like Mendota Heights, wi h
a variety of levels of construction. St. Louis Park at that time d-
cided that they would divide their streets into two categories: '.
1. Permanent Streets, and 2. 'femporary Streets. Permanent Streets
were defined by a standard width and an appropriately engineered
surface with B618 curb and gutter. Temporary Streets were defined s
all "other" streets but for the most part were rural design (ditche ).
When a neighborhood street system came up for rebuilding and i
they have permanent streets the costs were divided with 60 percent
on assessments and 40 percent on General Obligation bonding. These
new permanent streets were then guaranteed by the City for 20 years
life. Any maintenance and or rebuilding within that time frame is
at no expense to the resident.
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If a neighborhood street comes up for rebuilding and they have
temporary streets, the residents are given a choice: To have new pe -
manent streets with all the above stated benefits or to keep their
temporary street design and have 100 percent assesed and with no st eet
quarantee - all extra ordinary maintenance would be assessed (to in
clude sealcoating) and when the street needs rebuilding no matter w at
the time frame those costs would again be fully assessed.
St. Louis Park's experience has been very favorable under thes�
guidelines and most every neighborhood has elected to go with the
permanent street alternative.
17 August 1982
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council, City of Mendota Heights
FROM: Howard Dahlgren
HOWARD DAHLGREN
CONSULTING PL
ONE GROVEL.4ND
MINNEAPOL'I5, MINNE
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RE: Realignment of Trunk Highway 149 and development of Central
Commercial Area
A. BACKGROUND
1. Regional right-of-way for the upgrading and realignment of porti
Trunk Highway 149 (then known as Trunk Highway 49) was acquire i
at the ti.me of the development of the Friendly Hills Plat. The
of-way purchased at that time was approximately 225' in width an
extended from Blue Gentian Road to a point approximately one-qua
mile north of Highway 110 (then known as xighway 100). This acq
preceded the concept of the freeway system, and in general terms
made redundant by the ultimate development of I-35E, which of co
roughly parallels the alignment of Trunk Highway 149 approximate
of a mile to the west. The right-of-way acquired by what was th
Minnesota Highwa� Department is a novel 225' in width at its na
point, and is illustrated on the attached drawing marked Exhibit
2. The original Comprehensive Plan for the City published in Octob
anticipated the construction of this realignment with a diamond
change at Trunk Highway 110. Exhibit 2 attached is a copy of t
portion of the Plan illustrating this concept. You will also n
the Plan anticipated the extension of South Plaza Drive eaterl
what was then the "Lilly Property" to Delaware Avenue.
3. It is also interesting to note that the triangular shaped piece
just east of realigned Trunk Highway 149, and south of the exter
� So, f'/aza ��� Drive was indicated to be developed for commercial �
At that time, it was owned by the persons greatly interested in
prospect. Without the construction of realigned Trunk Highway ]
this triangualr parcel of land was landlocked, and was ultimatel
� by the City. Portions of this land are well above the wetlands
a significant portion which is shown on the 1959 plan to be acqt
park. All of this flood plain shown is now either City propert}
the Dodge Nature Center which acquire substantially all of the I
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RE: Realignment of Trunk Highway 149
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4. The copy of the thouroughfare pian from the current Comprehensive Plan is
attached and noted as Exhibit 3. This Plan, approved by the City, Mn/DOT,
and the Metropolitan Council anticipates the ultimate construction of the
relocated Trunk Highway 149 with the extension of old #149 as a service
road to the new intersection with Trunk Highway 110. The area shaded in
grey illustrate this substantial amount of right-of-way that can be saved
by not constructing a grade separated interchange at this point. Due to
the substantial decrease and anticipated traffic projections on Trunk
Highway 110 (and other reasons) the Plan envisages the continuance of
Trunk Highway 110 as a four-lane "minor arterial" with grade crossings
at Delaware, Trunk Highway 149, and Lexington Avenue.
5. The City Council, at a meeting in.May, 1982 with representatives of Mn/DOT -
requested an agreement with Mn/DOT officials that they prepare preliminary
designs'with redevelopment for the construction of relocated Trunk Highway �
149 without an interchange at Trunk Highway 110. This course was directed
with the intention of improving accessibility to Mendota Heights Central
Commercial Area, and to enhance its potential through the release of
additional right-of-way for development purposes.
6. In July of 1982, Mn/DOT officials met with the City staff to reveiw a
preliminary plan prepared by tdn/DOT indicating the alignment and potential
construction for relocated Trunk Fiighway 149. The plan illustrates that
a substantial amount of right-of-way can be released by the abandonment of
the interchange concept with Trunk Highway 110. It is also clear that if
the roadway to be constructed is moved either easterly or westerly within
the substantial right-of-way already acquired, that the amount of land
gained either the east or the west side of the new highway can be substantial.
The P�n/DOT staff inform us that it is not important to them whether the
highway is moved easterly or westerly (within the right-of-way) but that
they are willing to do either depending upon any advantages that may occur
to the City, and private property owners that will be concerned.
7. It is thus crucial at this point for the City to inform Mn/DOT officials as
to their desire after which the Mn/DOT people will prepare additional
revised plans based on instructions from the City. It would therefore
appear appropriate at this point to prepare preliminary concepts as to the
ultimate form and use of land in the Central Commercial Area as a basis for
preparing the appropriate alignment recommendations.
B. OBJECTIVES
The purpose of developing preliminary concepts as to the form and function of
an expanded and revitalized central commercial area, the following objectives
are suggested:
l. To develop an aesthetically desireable Central Commercial Area of the City
of Mendota Heights as a focal point for community, social, and business
activity as conceived in the original Comprehensive Plan.
NI�MURANDUM
RE: Realignment of Trunk Highway 149
2. To enhance the potential for the expansion of business opportun�
the Central Commercial Area.
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3. Provide a safer, and more efficient crossing of Trunk Highway 14� and
Highway 110.
4. To provide better access to the Central Commercial Area for the �otor-
ing public, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
5. To provide a setting within which a variety of business and soci�l
community interests can prosper and serve the community more eff ciently.
6. To provide a focal point of identity for the "City of Mendota He ghts."
7. Enhance the business potential. for the existing business' in the area
(some of which were located in anticipation of the future realig ent).
8. To protect the environment around the Commercial Center so as to not have
deleterious impact on single family areas, the Nature Preserve, r the
Mindakota Golf Course.
C. POTENTIAL USERS
As a basis for analysis of the land use and configuration of access,
lowing potential users are suggested for consideration.
1. Expansion of existing shopping centers.
2. Banking facilities.
3. Office users, business and professional.
4. Medical services.
5. Automobile services.
6. Restaurants, including full-service restaurants.
7. Senior Citizen housing.
8. City Administrative offices.
9. Fire Station and Police services.
10. A Community Center.
11. Athletic facilities.
12. Bicyle and pedestrian lanes, and facilities.
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MENIORANDUM
RE: Rea3.iqnment af Trunk Highway I4�3 Page 4
13. Art�.stic dispiays, autdoor sculpture, fountains, water bodies, landscape
£eatures, etc.
D. SUMMARY
It would appear that the Ci�.y has an opportunity at this point in time to
subs�antiall.y enhance and alter the course of events that caul8 praduce a
highly desireable, revitalized Central Cammercial Area in keeping with the
pres�iqe level typifying the development of the City aver �he past two and
one-half decades, The results af an analysis of the development potential
under the curzent circumstances should result in decisions tha� will have
crucial impact on the iuture for the Cen�ral Area of Mendota Heights. The
commercial and other central facilities �unctions are far under developed
zn re2atian to the development ot the rest of the cammunity. Great oppar-
tunity wauld appear to be inherent in the planning for the expansion of both
private and communa.ty interests of benefzt to all. The caopera�ive effart
between l.ocal government, county, state interests, and free-enterprize can
achieve far better results over what may likel.y happen if we simply wait with-
out poiicy, plans, or direction.
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CITY OF MENDOTA H�IGHTS
MEMO
T0: C ity Council
August 3, 1982
FROM: Lawrence E. Shaughnessy and Orvil J. Johnson
SUBJECT: Permanent street assessment policy
Over the years, it has been the City policy to assess to the prope
approximately 100% of the costs of all public improvements. As this i
streets, it has meant a generally acceptable type of construction, wit
gutters in most areas. It must be understood also, that if curb and �
installed, a satisfactory design of surface water disposal must be inc
Many older streets were replaced in the course of utility improvem
"as was" condition, without rebuilding the base of the street, or impr
drainage. An example of this type of replacement would be the Ivy Fal
Addition and the Chippewa-Hiawatha area. The cost of street restorati
considered a portion of the utility cost, and was assessed over the li
utility assessments.
,� ����
.���.
•ty owners
�fers to
i curb and
itters are
�rnorated.
nts in an
ving the
s First
n was
e of the
Straight street improvements have been based on a 10 year assessme t period,
Eacknowledging that some future rebuilding could occur, resulting in a ew assessment.
We have now had several areas where initially permanent streets we e installed,
such as Ivy Falls East and Ivy Falls Second, where construction, some 6 years ago, is
still in excellent condition and should provide another 10 to 15 years of service
without rebuilding or overlayment. '
For the past several years, the City has been wrestling with the d
assessing 100% for good, permanent streets and the need for good, perm
in areas where street base and street surfacing was less than permanen
the City staff studied and the City Council.spent a considerable amoun
discussing improving streets and drainage in the Ivy Falls First Addit
was deferred because the residents were not of a mind to "buy" a good
the associated drainage improvements. This same concept applies to th
Hiawatha area, acknowledging that City officials have not had as much
dialogue with the residents as occurred in the Ivy Falls First Additioi
lema between
nent streets
. In 1980,
of time
on. The project
ermanent street
Chippewa-
ace-to-face
Is it unreasonable to charge or assess older homes for a new stree and drainage
system? We�levy these improvement costs onto newly developed areas be ause it is
merely a part of the total improvement. It would appear that the rebu lding of
streets in existing residential areas may take more the form of, or co pare to:
a) a large expenditure to put on�a new roof on your house, or
b) a complete residing job in order to bring the investment up to current
standards.
If it is the concensus thatolder homes should have some type of incent ve or
subsidy for replacement facilities, then the City Council should face p to a
change in policy or at least an amendment to the hard and fast 100%. f the City
is to participate in the rebuilidng of existing streets, then comes th question:
[lugust 3, 1982 Page 'Cwo
At what level of participation or subsidy?
It may be that now is the time to consider a change in policy and some assessment �
criteria to accompany the change.
Under Chapter 429 of the Improvement Code, we can undertake a project so long as
20% of the cost is assessed. Bonds may be issued for the entire cost or even in
excess under certain conditions. Any bond issue that is only partially assessed
obviously has to be made up through a special debt service levy. It may be that a
"replacement fund" should be established in order to-finance future subsidies for
street improvements. This could be accomplished by "over-financing" and possibly
collecting a debt service levy somewhat in excess of that needed. Through these
two measures, we could gradually begin to establish a fund for future City participation
for street improvements.
The criteria for participation should include at least the following elements:
a) Permanent (bituminous surfacing only) street reconstruction should have
approximately SO% City participation. City participation should not apply
or be considered in those areas where permanent street construction has not
been assessed. Street restoration costs which were part of the cost of
utility improvements should not be considered as "permanent" street improve-
ments. (If a permanent street, including drainage improvements had been
constructed, it would have been assessed as a permanent improvement).
b) If past drainage improvements have not been assessed, then 100% of the
storm sewer collection system should be assessed. As part of the collection
system, curb and gutters are as integral a part of the collection system as
are the underground pipes and catch basins. (
c) If any amount of "trunk line" drainage pipe is needed, then at least 50%
of such trunk line should be considered as a City participation or
general obligation. -
Justification for benefits, and legal tests, would be much more defensible if local
collection is assessed 100%, and trunk lines are considered and paid for as a
general City obligation.
The attached resolution attempts to put the foregoing thoughts and concept
into a policy statement. It is submitted for your consideration, discussion and
certainly subject to change and "f ine-tuning".
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CITY Or MGNDOTA HGIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RES4LUTZON NQ. 82-
PROPQSED RESOLUTION E�TABLTSHING POLIGY FOR ASSESSING COST
OF STREET RE-CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights has es�ablished a golicy of
permanent s�reets, including concrete curb & gu�ter and storm sewer i
development areas, and assessing �he cast of such street improvements
against the benefitting property; and
nstructing
new
401
WHEREAS, street surfacing and drainage impravements in the older a eas of
the community were constructed to less than permanent standards in yea�s past; and
WHEREAS�, in a number of cases the street surface was actually con tructed as
"street resCoraCion", a direct result af underground utility canstructian; and
WHEREAS, such street restoration did not include permanent draina�e improvements,
curb and gutter or other characteristics of a permanent street; and
WHEREAS, it is the palicy of the Mendota Heights City Couttcil tha� all properties
should be assessed for permanent street improvements and drainage imp ovements,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council this day of August, 1982,
that �he policy for reconstruction af non-permanent streets is hereby stablished;
� and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will participate up to 50% o the cost of
reconstructing the bituminaus surface af any axisting permanant stree needing
reconstruction; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any street impravements deemed necess ry on a
s�reet that has not been cons�ruc�ed to permanent sCandards or assess d for permanent.
imgravemen�s be therefore assessed at the 1001 rate; and
BE IT FURTHER RES4LStED that any n�eded storm sewer coZlection sys em be assessed
at 100% of cost; and
BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED that approximately 54% of any storm sewer runk line
improvemenC cost associated with street reconstructian should be abso bed as a
general obligation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOL�ED that f inancing af germanent street improve ents be
structured to establish a fund which would allow City cost participat�on far re-
canstructian af permanent streets,
Adopted by the City Cauncil this
ATTEST:
day of August, 1982.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA xEI
By
Rabert G. Lackwood, Mayor