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2020-11-04 Council MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilors Duggan, Paper, and Petschel were also present. Councilor Miller 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 moved adoption of the agenda. Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 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, pulling items d. and g. a. Approval of October 20, 2020 City Council Minutes b. Acknowledge the September 22, 2020 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes c. Acknowledge the October 8, 2020 Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes d. Approve the Appointment of Michael Winters as a Mendota Heights Firefighter e. Approve 2020-2021 Insurance Renewal and Election to Not Waive Statutory Limits f. Approve Resolution 2020-73 Accept Donation of Gifts g. Approval of Claims List Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS D) APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL WINTERS AS A MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRF,FIGHTER Councilor Paper stated that he is excited to see that Mike Winters is returning to the Fire Department as a firefighter. He is a hard worker and will be a great asset to the department. Mayor Garlock moved to approve THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL WINTERS AS MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIREFIGHTER. Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 G) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS LIST Councilor Duggan commented that there has been recent discussion related to expenditures or over expenditures for the remodeling of the fire department. He commented that this is an excellent organization that he supports. Councilor Duggan moved to approve the CLAIMS LIST. Mayor Garlock seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS No one from the public wished to be heard. PUBLIC HEARING A) RESOLUTION 2020-72 APPROVING A CRITICAL AREA PERMIT FOR 744 WOODRIDGE DRIVE (PLANNING CASE NO. 2020-22) City Administrator Mark McNeill explained that the Council was being asked to adopt a resolution approving a critical area permit (CAP) to construct a new addition to an existing single-family dwelling. The property is situated in the Critical Area Overlay District and is located at 744 Woodridge Drive. Mayor Garlock moved to open the public hearing. Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. There being no one coming forward to speak, Councilor Petschel moved to close the public hearing. Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Councilor Duggan referenced language in the proposed resolution and noted that he would prefer the word "may" to be deleted from the fifth Whereas paragraph. November 4, 2020 Mendota Heights City Council Page 2 of 4 Councilor Duggan moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2020-72 APPROVING A CRITICAL AREA PERMIT FOR 744 WOODRIDGE DRIVE, as amended. Councilor Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) RESOLUTION 2020-75 APPROVING CARES FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COVID- 19 RELATED EXPENDITURES City Administrator Mark McNeill explained that the Council was being asked to adopt a motion which approves CARES Act funding and the reimbursement of COVID-19 related expenditures. Councilor Duggan referenced language in the proposed resolution and noted that he would prefer the word "all" to be deleted from the last paragraph. He asked for details on the reimbursement process related to payroll. City Administrator Mark McNeill provided additional details on payroll reimbursement. Mayor Garlock moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2020-75 APPROVING CARES FUNDING AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COVID-19 RELATED EXPENDITURES, as amended. Councilor Paper seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Mark McNeill announced political yard sign recycling details, noting that Mendota Heights City Hall will collect signs for recycling in the parking lot. He recognized the people that worked very hard during the three elections this year, with a total of 54 election judges serving Mendota Heights three absentee ballot processors, and two staff members. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Garlock commented how efficiently the City handled the election process and commended City staff. Councilor Paper agreed that he heard several comments about how smoothly the voting process was in Mendota Heights. Councilor Duggan echoed those comments and commended staff. He also thanked all of the candidates that ran for Office in Mendota Heights. He referenced a recent newspaper article about a possible name change to a local school. November 4, 2020 Mendota Heights City Council Page 3 of 4 Police Chief Kelly McCarthy stated that they are in the winter driving restriction phase for parking and provided an update on the regulations. Councilor Petschel recognized those that ran for Office in Mendota Heights and expressed best wishes to the new Mayor Elect. She stated that she has loved serving the community of Mendota Heights, but the recent mayoral race has given her pause as to what the residents of the community want. She commented that it seems that the residents want new thoughts and ideas and she believes it would be best for her to submit her resignation and for the City Council to appoint a replacement that is more in line with the direction the City would like to take. She stated that this will be her last meeting as a member of the Council. She thanked the staff and fellow Council members that have helped her to be a good Council member. She also thanked the residents that have allowed her to serve for the past 10 years. Mayor Garlock commented that Councilor Petschel will be greatly missed with her vast knowledge and history of the City. He stated that he stepped into his position without experience and relied on Councilors Duggan and Petschel for this knowledge of the community. Councilor Paper thanked Councilor Petschel for the time she has served the community and encouraged her to continue to be available as she is a tremendous leader for the community. Councilor Duggan stated that he understands the position of Councilor Petschel. He stated that Councilor Petschel steered him with airport related matters because of her vast knowledge on the topic. He stated that the City is fortunate to have had the wisdom and service of Councilor Petschel. Councilor Petschel moved to adjourn. Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Garlock adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Neil Garlock Mayor ATTEST- _ dLtt, �✓/ /� Lorri Smith City Clerk November 4, 2020 Mendota Heights City Council Page 4 of 4