2018-11-07 Council Work Session minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Council Workshop
Tuesday, November 7, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a workshop 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 Paper and Petschel were
also present. Councilors Duggan and Miller were absent. Staff in attendance included City
Administrator Mark McNeill, Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Finance Director
Kristen Schabacker, Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek, Community Development Director Tim
Benetti, City Attorney Andy Pratt and City Clerk Lorri Smith.
REVIEW OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDAMENTALS, AND REQUEST FOR TIF ASSISTANCE
FOR MICHAEL DEVELOPMENT SENIOR HOUSING
Stacie Kvilvang, representing Ehlers and Associates, explained the basics of tax increment financing,
and how the financing would work for Phase II of the redevelopment project, located at 2180 and
2160 Highway 13. Mike Swenson of Michael Development submitted an application for tax
increment financing assistance for Phase II of the Mendota Heights Apartments development. It is
proposed that Phase II would consist of 62 market rate units for seniors, aged 55+, with no income
limits.
Ms. Kvilvang provided a preliminary analysis and findings for the TIF assistance for Phase II. She
explained the recommendation that the TIF assistance will provide the developer with up to $700,000
pay-as-you-go TIF assistance over an 11 year period. The assistance would be at no risk to the city.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Councilor Paper recommended the Council direct staff to research and bring forward a new Council
policy on Council members' attendance at meetings. Mayor Garlock and Councilor Petschel agreed.
UPDATE ON RETAINING WALL LOCATED AT THE VILLAGE
Public Works Director Ruzek updated the Council on the retaining wall that is failing at The Village.
He noted preliminary costs for two options for a temporary fix to be completed this fall. The Council
was in agreement to install anchored barriers, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, plus the cost for
temporary warning signs to be installed at each end. City staff will receive quotes for a permanent
fix to be completed next spring.
ADJOURN
Mayor Garlock adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Neil Garlock, Mayor
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
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