2017-06-06 Council Work Session MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Council Work Session
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a work session of the Mendota Heights City Council was held
at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers Miller, Paper and Petschel
were also present. Councilmember Duggan was absent. Staff in attendance included City
Administrator Mark McNeill, Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek, Community Development
Director Tim Benetti, and City Clerk Lorri Smith.
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Molly Kline and Dale Gade, representatives from MnDOT, were present to discuss the Dodd Road
improvement project, scheduled to be completed in 2018. Ryan Ruzek gave the Council details of
the improvement project. It was noted that MnDOT is working on replacing any prescriptive
easements located within the project area with permanent easements.
The intersection of Wagon Wheel, Decorah, and Dodd Road was reviewed. It was noted that an
island will be placed in the center to direct traffic through the off-set intersection.
The large traffic volume on Dodd Road was discussed. Dale Gade suggested the City consider the
CMSP program through MnDOT . This program is targeted for projects that would provide high
benefits to the community.
MnDOT officials provided background information on the process known as "Municipal Consent".
This item will be placed on the June 20th Council meeting agenda.
DISCUSSION OF STATE FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS
Fire Chief Dave Dreelan and Fire Inspector Jim Lee presented the Council with the appendices
changes to the State Fire Code. These changes can be considered for adoption by the City Council.
The Councilmembers were in agreement with the suggested changes as proposed. This will be place
on an upcoming Council agenda for consideration.
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Mayor Garlock adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
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Neil Garlock, Mayor
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk