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2022-06-21 City Council Minutes - Work SessionCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Council Worlc Session Held Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a work session of the Mendota Heights City Council was held at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota, CALL TO ORDER Mayor Levine called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Councilors Duggan, Mazzitello and Paper were also present. Councilor Miller was absent. Staff in attendance included City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek, Natural Resources Coordinator Krista Spreiter, Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson, Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence, and City Clerk Christine Lusian. PRESENTATION FROM ROOTS IN THE GROUND Roots in the Ground is a local volunteer initiative. Roots in the Ground asked that the city become a Tree City USA city and recommended the city allocate a line item in the budget specifically for tree planting and maintenance in accordance with the city vision already in place by council. Roots noted that the Green Step City designation is already a comprehensive plan task the city has committed to and requires meeting the Tree City USA requirements. Tree canopy benefits to the community include cooler temperatures, increased property values, slower speeds, reduced stress, improved surface water drainage, and more. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN Council reviewed the Nahu-al Resom-ce Management Plan, discussed questions and concerns in preparation for adopting the plan. Council has extensively reviewed the plan, formed a steering committee, held public hearing, and allowed sufficient time for feedback. Natural Resources is a priority to council and the city. Consultant RES will make minor updates and submit by July 14. The plan will be included in the consent agenda Judy 19. RETAINING WALL-1912 SOUTH LANE Ruzek requested council direction on a retaining wall in the public right of way at 1912 South Lane originally installed by the city in 1987. The property owner requests replacement of the wall due to deterioration in areas. Council discussed concerns and options and directed Ruzek to solicit contractor opinions on the structural integrity of the wall. ADJOURN Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 5:19 pm. . ev.� Stephanie Levine, Mayor ATTEST: Christ usian, ' Clerk June 21, 2022 Mendota Heigh[s Council Workthop Page 2