2019-04-16 Council MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve,
Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Councilors Paper, Miller, and Petschel
were also present. Councilor Duggan was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Mayor Garlock presented the agenda for adoption. Councilor Petschel requested that the
presentation of the Jerry Murphy Award be moved up prior to the Consent Agenda.
Councilor Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Duggan)
PRESENTATION
A) GAROLD MURPHY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Councilor Petschel explained the purpose of the Garold Murphy Community Service Award.
She shared the background of Mr. Garold "Jerry" Murphy and the many contributions he
made to the community. The recipient of the award for 2019 was presented in memoriam to
the family of Mr. Bert McKasy, who passed away on February 11, 2019. Councilor Petschel
provided a brief background on Mr. McKasy.
Former Mendota Heights City Councilor Steve Norton shared Mr. McKasy's work with the
Mendota Heights Criminal Apprehension Fund. Former Mayor Sandra Krebsbach shared his
involvement with the Mendota Heights Foundation and his enthusiasm for the project.
Councilor Petschel read the award and Ms. Marilyn Murphy presented the award to the
McKasy family.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Garlock presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and
approval. Councilor Petschel moved approval of the consent calendar as presented and
authorization for execution of any necessary documents.
a. Approve April 2, 2019 City Council Minutes
b. Accept Police Officer Resignation and Authorization to Begin Police Officer Recruitment
c. Approve Resolution 2019-28 Administrative Critical Area Permit for 647 Sibley
Memorial Highway
d. Approve 2019 Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal
e. Approve Resolution 2019-27 Adopting Post -Issuance Debt Compliance Policy for Tax-
exempt and Tax -advantaged Government Bonds
f. Approve the March Building Activity Report
g. Acknowledge March 2019 Fire Synopsis
h. Approve the February 2019 Treasurer's Report
i. Approve the Claims List
Councilor Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Duggan)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PUBLIC HEARING
No items scheduled.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) FIRE STATION REMODEL/EXPANSION FINANCING
City Administrator Mark McNeill introduced Mr. Jason Aarsvold from Ehlers, Inc. to share
the results of the bond sale. Mr. Aarsvold explained the pre -sale recommendation that was
made to the City Council on April 2, 2019 and the AAA bond rating that was reaffirmed by
Standard & Poor's. They received eight bids for this bond issuance and the low bidder was a
true interest cost of 2.52% - a tremendous bid and lower than the pre -sale estimate of 3.1 %.
The low bidder was Piper Jaffray, a local investment banking company.
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Councilor Petschel moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2019-26 PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS, SERIES 2019A, AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE
PAYMENT THEREOF.
Mayor Garlock seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Duggan)
Mayor Garlock moved to approve Ehlers as the Investment Manager for the 2019A bond
issue.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Duggan)
B) PRESENTATION OF DAKOTA COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
Mr. Murray Wilson, Head Librarian of the Wentworth Library in West St. Paul, provided an
update on services and activities with the Dakota County Library System. Mr. Wilson
shared a brief history by noting that the first library in this part of the county was opened in
1960 in the old Dodd School. The county rented the facility for $1.00/month.
Dakota County Library System will be observing its 50th anniversary by having an Open
House at Wentworth Library from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.
Mr. Wilson explained how the Dakota County Library System is a community partner, it
reaches as many segments of the community, and it promotes a sense of community.
The Dakota County Library System had approximately 217,000 visits in the last year and
loaned approximately 394,000 items. 20% of cardholders registered at the Wentworth
Library are Mendota Heights residents. The number of hours that people physically spent on
a computer at the Dakota County Library System and on the wireless access was
approximately 98,000.
Mr. Wilson explained three new services being provided, including a teen internship,
student library cards, and a summer meals program. Recently, the county funded extensive
upgrades and remodels to the libraries in Lakeville, Apple Valley, and Hastings. The county
intends to remodel the library located in West St. Paul in the next four or five years.
Councilor Paper asked if the 3D printer was popular. Mr. Wilson replied that it is very
popular.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Mark McNeill announced that the city is looking for volunteers for a parks
cleanup event taking place on April 27th. On this day, there will also be a tree planting event
in Mendakota Park. Mr. McNeill reminded residents that the Par 3 Golf Course is now open.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilor Miller wished everyone safe travels over the upcoming Easter weekend. He stated
that April 22"d is Earth Day and encouraged everyone to help clean up a park, their own
backyard, or any other place in the community.
Councilor Paper wished everyone a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover. He congratulated
the family of Bert McKasy; he said that that was a wonderful legacy.
Councilor Petschel stated how important the city's AAA.bond rating is. She stated that she
observed people fishing at the culvert on Rogers Lake, the skate park was full of participants,
and for the first time that she can remember, there are swans on Copperfield Pond and on the
lake in the Dodge Nature Center.
Mayor Garlock reminded everyone of the upcoming Parks Celebration and the 5K walk/run
on June 1St
ADJOURN
Mayor Garlock moved to adjourn.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 (Duggan)
Mayor Garlock adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Neil Garlock
Mayor
ATTEST,
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Lorri Smith
City Clerk
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