2018-02-22 Council Work Session MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the City Council Work Session
Held February 22, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights,
Minnesota was held at the City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm. Councilmembers Miller, Paper, Petschel
were also present. Councilor Duggan was absent.
Others present included Mark McNeill, City Administrator; Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City
Administrator; Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director; Tim Benetti, Community Development
Director; Dave Dreelan, Fire Chief; Scott Goldenstein, Assistant Fire Chief; Lorri Smith, City
Clerk.
DISCUSSION OF CITY OWNED PARCELS
Tim Benetti discussed offers received for two city owned parcels known as the Bourne property and
the off -leash dog area.
It was noted that the off -leash dog area has two years left on the five year commitment to that area
being designated for an off -leash dog area. The city received an offer from a developer to locate an
office warehouse on this property. The council discussed how an office warehouse in this area of
historic Pilot Knob would be unappealing.
The Bourne property is currently zoned as B1A, Limited Business and consists of approximately
14.5 acres. A developer has approached the city to consider a holistic care center being located there.
The council discussed having a non-profit locate in this area and the need for more park space. The
Councilmembers discussed how having a mixed use development in this location would work well.
Staff was directed to continue discussions with Resurrection Cemetery about leasing a portion of
their property for temporary ball fields or soccer fields.
DISCUSSION OF FIRE STATION REMODEL/ADDITION
The City Council discussed the proposed plans and timeline for remodeling the fire station building.
The timeline showed that the Council will hold a public hearing on July 17, bids would be taken in
November -December and would be awarded in late January 2019 for the project. Construction
would begin in March -April 2019. It is anticipated that construction would take approximately 14
months to complete the addition and the remodel of the existing space. The Councilmembers found
the proposed timeline acceptable.
Fire Chief Dave Dreelan stated that he will researching a contract with HealthEast Ambulance for
use of space at the Fire Station.
OFFICER SCOTT PATRICK MEMORIAL
It was noted that a committee is working on a memorial for Officer Scott Patrick to be located at the
site in West St. Paul. It was noted that City Administrator McNeill will contact the City of West St.
Paul about locating the memorial in their city.
PAR 3 and THE VILLAGE PROPETY MAINTENANCE
Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson updated the Council on bids being taken for
maintenance at the Par 3.
She also noted that discussions are ongoing with the manager of The Village about the summer
concert series and how that will run this summer. Councilor Petschel requested that the Council be
updated on what property the City actually owns at The Village and how that property is maintained.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 pm.
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Neil Garlock, Mayor
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