2018-02-07 Council Work Session-Closed Session MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the City Council Closed Session and Work Session
Held February 7, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights,
Minnesota was held at the Fire Station, 2121 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Councilmembers Miller, Paper, Petschel
were also present. Councilor Duggan was absent.
Others present included Quinn Hudson and Brooke Jacobson, representing CNH Architects; Mark
McNeill, City Administrator; Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator; Kristen Schabacker,
Finance Director; Ryan Ruzek, Public Works Director; Dave Dreelan, Fire Chief; Scott
Goldenstein, Assistant Fire Chief; Firefighters Cory Lane, Jeff Stenhaug, Dale Stein, and Jay
Taylor.
DISCUSSION OF FIRE STATION REMODEL/ADDITION
The City Council met at the Fire Station to discuss the proposed plans for remodeling the building.
Representative from CNH Architects presented their preliminary site plan and floor plans for a
remodeled and addition to the current fire station. The space needs for the department were
discussed. It was noted that the existing space totals 12,397 square feet will be remodeled. An
addition totaling 14,743 square feet will be added to the north and west sides of the existing building.
The overall site plan was reviewed. The department would continue to operate in the existing space
while the addition is added to the building. Key areas to be added include classroom and emergency
operations center space, administration space, fitness space, training tower, interior training space.
The preliminary cost estimate for this totals $5,380,000.
Councilor Petschel questioned if the roof on the current facility is adequate. She also noted that she
would like to see the color of the brick match brick used at The Plaza to pull the area together.
Mayor Garlock questioned if this would be considered the primary Emergency Operations Center for
the City. Fire Chief Dreelan responded that this could be considered the primary EOC and that it
does include a separate conference room.
Councilor Paper questioned if grant money or FEMA money might be available to help fund this
construction. Chief Dreelan stated the city could certainly apply.
City Administrator McNeill noted that this item could move on to the March 6, 2018 Council
meeting for action. It was noted that an article should be placed in the next edition of the Heights
Highlights and also the City should send a mass mailing out to the residents informing the residents
of why the Council is considering this project.
CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATION MATTERS
A motion was made by Mayor Garlock, seconded by Councilor Petschel, to adjourn to a closed session
pursuant to Minnesota Statute §13D.03 for Attorney Client Privilege for discussion of labor
negotiations strategy. The motion passed 4-0. Those present included Mayor Garlock,
Councilmembers Miller, Paper, and Petschel. Also in attendance were City Administrator Mark
McNeill and Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson.
A motion was made by Councilor Miller and seconded by Councilor Paper to adjourn the closed
meeting and to return to the open meeting at 6:49 pm. The motion passed 4-0.
It was stated that no official action was taken by the Council in the closed session meeting. The
Council will provide a summary of the closed session at a regular Council meeting as required by
Minnesota Statutes.
ADJOURN
Motion Mayor Garlock and seconded by Councilor Paper to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm. Motion
carried 4-0.
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Neil Garlock, Mayor
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