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2022-08-16 City Council MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, August 16, 2022 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 Levine called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilors Duggan, Mazzitello, and Miller, were also present. Councilor Paper was absent due to COVID. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Mayor Levine presented the agenda for adoption. Councilor Mazzitello moved adoption of the agenda. Councilor Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Levine presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and approval. Councilor Mazzitello moved approval of the consent calendar as presented, pulling items C, G, and H. a. Approval of August 3, 2022 City Council Minutes b. Acknowledge July 12, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes e. Resolution 2022 63 & 2022 64 Ordering the Prepafatim; of FpRsil�ility Repei4s for Victoria curve d. Resolution 2022-62 Authorize Sale of Fleet Vehicle — 2013 Ford Explorer e. Approve Purchase Order for Tree Removals f. Authorize the Posting for a Communications Coordinator g. Aeoept Firefighter Resignations lrom the Mendota Heights Fire Departme hielmvwle g c-thee Time Pmr 3 AnHffleial Depp t i. Approve Massage Therapist License — Sarah Nelson j. Approve Resolution 2022-65 Approving an Administrative (Minor Development) MRCCA Permit to 1065 Douglas Road — Jessica & Zachary Shaheen (Planning Case No. 2022-18) k. Approve July 2022 Building Activity Report 1. Approval of Claims List Councilor Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS C) RESOLUTION 2022-63 & 2022-64 ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS FOR VICTORIA CURVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND EMERSON AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS Councilor Mazzitello stated that in talking to neighbors there was concern on the Emerson corridor related to speed and the sharp blind curves. He hoped that striping, signing or other things could be included in the feasibility report that would make drivers aware of those conditions in the road. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that staff is aware of those issues. He noted that one possibility would be to have pedestrian trails on the sides of the road with double yellow striping for vehicles. He stated that there are elements being reviewed to enhance safety for both pedestrians and vehicles. He commented that the radar speed signs are effective, and he would propose to add them in this area to address speed. Councilor Mazzitello moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2022-63 & 2022-64 ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS FOR VICTORIA CURVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND EMERSON AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Councilor Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 G) ACCEPT FIREFIGHTER RESIGNATIONS FROM THE MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT Mayor Levine thanked Dan Willems noting that she worked with him as he was a member of the Relief Association. She also thanked Mike Winters for his service as well. Councilor Miller commented that Mike Winters was a member of his squad for many years and his family conditions changed in recent years with the addition of three children. He stated that Mr. Winters is also a full-time firefighter for Egan, and it was becoming difficult to manage a call percentage that he felt he needed to in order to be in good standing with the Mendota Heights department. He commented that Mr. Winters set high standards for himself, and they will continue to work with him on mutual aid calls. He commented that Captain Willems is one of his closest friends in the department and he will be missed. He stated that Captain Willems was instrumental in specking out the UTV that the department uses. He commented that Captain Willems purchased a home in Stillwater and therefore it would be difficult for him to continue to serve. He commented that Captain Willems is also a full-time firefighter for South Metro and therefore they will continue to see him on mutual aid calls as well. He noted that while those individuals will be missed, he is encouraged by the new recruits that are beginning with the department. August 16, 2022 d9endoka Heighks City Council Page 2 of 13 Councilor Miller moved to accept FIREFIGHTER RESIGNATIONS FROM THE MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT. Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 H) ACKNOWLEDGE THE JUNE PAR 3 FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Levine commented that it is great to see the Par 3 continue to be successful. She thanked the individuals that are supporting the course and using the public amenity. She commented that it is always great to see when revenue is up, and expenditures are down. Councilor Mazzitello moved to aclmowledge THE JUNE PAR 3 FINANCIAL REPORT. Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS No one from the public wished to be heard. PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC HEARING No items scheduled. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) RESOLUTION 2022-61 DISCUSSING THE REGIONAL ROADWAY SYSTEM VISIONING STUDY Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek explained that the Council was being asked to receive a presentation on the Dakota County Regional Roadway System Visioning Study and consider approval of Resolution 2022-61, Erin Laberee, Dakota County Transportation Director, stated that the Regional Roadway System Visioning Study update has been completed. She identified the study area and reviewed the background information. JoNette Kuhnau, Kimley-Horn, commented that the full final report was included in the Council packet and explained that she would focus on updates to the final recommendations based on the feedback from the cities within the study area. She stated that there are 16 recommended roadway improvements and highlighted a new recommendation that was added for Delaware Avenue as well as multimodal transportation recommendations. She explained that the recommendations within this report are focused Aa�gust 16 2022 Mendota Heights City Cw�nci[ Page 3 of 13 at a system level and does not preclude agencies from evaluating or implementing localized improvement where there is an identified need. She reviewed the traffic capacity 2040 visioning baseline and the version that includes the recommendations. She stated that they have shared the final report with all four cities and are requesting adoption of the recommendations, after which it would be presented to the County Board for adoption in September. Councilor Mazzitello commented that this is an excellent report and like the engagement with residents to gather input. He referenced the TH 149 corridor and noted that there are not identified improvements in the plan. He asked if a statement could be added to the motion from this Council about potential spot improvements on the TH 149 corridor as that is an area of concern for Mendota Heights residents. Ms. Laberee confirmed that would be appropriate. Councilor Duggan commented that he focused on 149 and 62 as that impacts Mendota Heights whereas the other portions of the study focus on other communities, although he recognizes the interconnectivity. He commented that he does not have a sense that those impacts are addressed in the report. He agreed with the suggestion of Councilor Mazzitello in relation to the additional language from 149. He commented that as Mendota Plaza grows with additional housing units, that will make a significant contribution to traffic in that area. He stated that he would like to see some consideration to taking a stronger and more in depth look at those two areas. Ms. Kuhnau stated that the study does have two recommendations on 62. She stated that what they have seen on congestion on that roadway is that it is focused on the intersections at Dodd Road and Delaware. She stated that as development occurs, the amount of traffic increase on Dodd Road is not as significant as what would be to Delaware. She stated that the statement she referenced about localized improvements was meant to address local intersections and this study did not look at residential intersections with County or State roads but that does not mean there will not be needs at those intersections. She stated that MnDOT and the City may need to address that intersection, but it is not included in this system study. Councilor Duggan agreed with Councilor Mazzitello that the additional statement should be added to a motion. He stated that he was also surprised to see the traffic projection numbers were lower in this update than in the original study. Ms. Laberee stated that she believes that MnDOT will be looking at the intersection at Dodd Road and 62. Ms. Kuhnau explained that the forecasts that were done as part of the 2010 study used information from the region that anticipated more aggressive growth than what actually developed. She explained that informs how they look forward to anticipate future growth. She used the example of multi -story office buildings were lesser dense commercial buildings were constructed, and single-family homes being constructed versus multi -family housing. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that he met with MnDOT today. He stated that the City developed a committee to look at the intersection. He noted that this is a Dakota County study that focuses on high level elements of the regional system. He did not believe that adding a statement related to the 149 and 62 intersection would add value as that intersection is already identified as a deficiency in the August 16, 2022 dlendata Hezghts City Caunct[ Page 4 of L3 study. He noted that in his conversations with MnDOT today they are ready to talk about potential improvements for 62 and Dodd Road. He stated that they will focus on this intersection at a local level with MnDOT. Mayor Levine commented that this study does not look no of 62 and therefore it is odd that the study cuts the community in half She encouraged the County to remember that people continue to travel north. She commented that there was a great engagement process and because the Mendota Heights community engaged, they were able to get the Dodd Road and Delaware Avenue intersections included. She thanked the residents that participated and were able to bring those issues to light. She commented that she is pleased with this study and asked if there are plans to look north. Ms. Laberee stated that this study is a look at future needs and dependent on when development occurs and the impact from traffic is realized. She stated that once that occurs, they will have more engagement with the cities that would have impact from those improvements. She commented that there is not a plan to look north at this time. Mayor Levine commented that she is concerned with the walkability of 62 and Dodd as well as the elevated crosswalk. She commented on the walkability of the Plaza and Market Square and therefore would want to see pedestrian needs incorporated as well. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that Dakota County is doing a separate study for pedestrians involving the Dodd Road intersection. He provided a grammatical suggestion for the draft resolution. Councilor Mazzitello moved to approve RESOLUTION 2022-61 DISCUSSING THE REGIONAL ROADWAY SYSTEM VISIONING STUDY UPDATE WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: IN PARAGRAPH ONE, THE WORD INTERCHANGE IN THE FIRST SENTENCE SHOULD BE CHANGED TO OVERPASS, AND PARAGRAPH TWO WOULD READ AS "SUPPORTS THE ADDITION OF NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TH 62 INTERSECTIONS WITH TH 149 AND CR 63 IN ADDITION TO SPOT IMPROVEMENTS ON CR 63 AND TH 149 BETWEEN I494 AND TH 62, Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 B) VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATE Assistant City Adminishator Kelly Torkelson stated that the City Council approved a new City volunteer policy and established an official City volunteer program in April. She provided an update regarding the process of the program and on Adopt -A -Park programs. Councilor Duggan asked if the portal item has been launched. Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson confirmed that all those items have been launched and provided details on how volunteers would use that portal that is found on the City website. Az�gust 16, 2022 Mendota Heights City Council Page 5 of 13 Councilor Duggan asked if the new City website would make it easier for users to find the information they are looking for. Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson confirmed that the intent of the website update is to make things easier for users. Councilor Miller stated that he loves this ideas and think they are great. He stated that he likes the Volunteers in the Park concept as there is a group of devoted residents and this would provide an opportunity for them to continue in an updated way. He commented that these volunteer programs are good for those that participate and those that benefit from those efforts. Councilor Mazzitello commented on the volunteerism of the Rogers Lake Homeowners Association and was happy to see that being formalized and recognized. Mayor Levine commented that she ran into a new group of volunteers this past weekend at the Parks Celebration and also noticed at Mendota Days. She thanked the residents that are participating in the volunteer programs and hoped that the interest sustains and grows over time. She was excited to see the portal active and interest from the community. She was also excited to see the updating of the website to make it more user friendly. C) CONSIDERATION OF FIELD RENOVATION WORK AT CIVIC CENTER BASEBALL FIELD Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence provided background information on the case and stated that the City Council is asked to consider proposed renovation work at the Civic Center baseball field. Councilor Duggan commented that in the past there were discussions about expansion of the City Hall campus and would suggest that if this is approved there be a condition that the design of a potential expansion cannot disturb or break up the fields. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that at this time the City has not chosen what the impacts would be for the campus and therefore the consultant is looking at a multitude of options. He noted that if there is an expansion to the west there could be short-term or long-term impacts to the fields, depending on what the City decides to do. Councilor Duggan noted that it would then seem that potential impacts could impact this improvement to the fields which is a concern. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek confirmed that is a concern. Councilor Duggan commented that concern should be raised with the consultant and wanted it expressed to the consultant that the fields should not be impacted. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that without knowing what the impacts would be, it should be kept in mind that the expansion to City Hall would be multi -million dollar while the improvement to the Aaigust 16, 2022 Meizdota Heights City Council Page 6 of 13 field would have a minimal cost in comparison. He confirmed that an expansion to the west was requested as an option. Councilor Duggan commented that the family would like the sign to be updated that identifies the field. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek confirmed that staff would look at that. Mayor Levine commented that she is very concerned with the timing of this as this was not included on the 2022 maintenance plan, therefore she was surprised to see a $30,000 item proposed from the general fund right before they consider budgeting for the next year. She commented that she is not even aware whether this is the most important maintenance item to complete. She asked why this item was brought to the Council today. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that staff originally believed that this project would be similar in scale to the Mendakota project to repair the lip work which had a cost of $5,000 or $6,000. He stated that after review of the field by professionals, drainage issues were identified as well that are needed to correct the field. He stated that this is one of the top -class fields in the city and is ranked highly for reservations by users. Mayor Levine commented that $30,000 is a lot of money to spend on one f eld that has not been budgeted. She asked if due diligence has been completed and whether a smaller scale has been considered. She commented that the Police station is in major disrepair, and they are in the process of developing plans for the expansion of the campus. She commented that dirt storage has a huge cost and therefore nearby locations are most convenient for cost savings. She stated that the most logical place to store dirt is next to the construction site. She stated that if the architect is limited by not being able to use the field, that could result in the remodeling costing more. She asked if the field is usable and whether the repairs could wait. She asked why this was not budgeted for 2022. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek agreed that trucking dirt is not cheap and therefore keeping materials onsite that will be reused results in a major cost savings. He confirmed that moving dirt could easily exceed $30,000. He stated that the City could push this improvement to 2023, which would provide a larger window for contractors but that could impact the season. He stated that they could also ask the contractor to not begin the work until July to have minimal impacts to the field. He noted that hopefully by that time some of the answers for the Civic Center campus may be answered. Mayor Levine commented that people will be upset if these improvements happen only to be covered in dirt. Councilor Mazzitello asked the playability of the field and how much these repairs would impact the usability of the field for users. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence commented that this field is very desired continues to be requested by users, therefore it is playable. She stated that this goes back to the discussion at the worksession where there are multiple things that could use work, but they could also wait and go back for bids in 2023. Augast l6, 2022 D9eiidota Hezghts City Comxci7 Page 7 of 13 Councilor Mazzitello commented that it would seem that fall is the best time to do this work as it least impacts the usability of the field. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence confirmed that spring and summer seasons use the field through July. She commented that MHAA does use the field for fall ball as well and has requested that the repairs be delayed until the fall to continue use for the season. Councilor Mazzitello stated that he is confused about the potential impact to the ball field due to the Civic Center campus renovations as there is a solar array between the two. He asked if the solar array would be relocated or whether the ball field would be utilized for material storage. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that if an expansion is aimed to the west, the solar array would likely be taken offline during the construction season and would then be converted to the roof. Councilor Mazzitello commented that is but one alternative the architect will be looking at, which does not mean the solar array is going to be moved to the roof. He stated that multiple alternatives will be reviewed during this process. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that the Fire Department did take its solar array offline during construction, which just added one year to the lease. Councilor Mazzitello commented that during the worksession with MHAA they discussed lifecycle maintenance of the park facilities where those amenities should be on a schedule similar to other infrastructure. He stated that maybe this improvement would have happened if the City had that type of program. He commented that the field has been in this condition for a while and asked if the improvement could be delayed another year in order to continue on in the budgeting discussions and potential park maintenance funding. Councilor Miller commented that he is not in favor of deferred maintenance on things that need to get fix when they need to get fixed but is equally not in favor of spending money when they do not need to in the moment. He stated that he cannot sign off on this because while it is a need, there is a plan and budget that needs to be adhered to. He did not believe that approving this would be in good stewardship of tax dollars and instead believed that this should be included in the budgeting for 2023 to make it work in concert with the potential renovations at City Hall. City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson stated that perhaps this is added to the list for the budgeting worksession, noting that the worksession tomorrow will focus on parks. Councilor Duggan moved to POSTPONE A DECISION ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR CIVIC CENTER FIELD AND CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AT THE WORKSESSION THE FOLLOWING NIGHT FOR POTENTIAL INCORPORATION INTO THE 2023 BUDGET, Councilor Miller seconded the motion. Further discussion: Councilor Miller stated that he does support the project, just not in the mamier proposed. August 16, 2022 Mendota Heiglxts Ciry Council Page 8 of 13 Councilor Mazzitello agreed that these improvements are needed but it should be done right. Mayor Levine stated that the Council agrees that maintenance is necessary but there needs to be a plan, as was discussed in the worksession prior to tonight's meeting. She commented that there is going to be a renewed cooperation between MHAA and the City engineering department to develop that maintenance plan for the fields and park facilities. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 D) CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY WENTWORTH PARK WARMING HOUSE FOR 2022- 2023 SEASON Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence provided brief background on this item and noted that the City Council is asked to determine the next steps for the 2022-2023 warming house season at Wentworth Park. Councilor Mazzitello commented that he has apprehension about demolishing the warming house without a plan for replacement. He asked if staff has looked at using public works staff to make repairs to the existing warming house to use it for one more season rather than renting a trailer. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence replied that public works staff has done work on this warming house building the last few years. She stated that the benches have collapsed with people sitting on them. She stated that the warming house has not been opened and staffed for the past few years. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek commented that with the number• of rodents and critters that have made their way through the building, he believed it would be wisest to remove the building. He stated that the Park and Recreation Commission did tour Wentworth Park and recommended removal of the building. Councilor Mazzitello commented that he believes that this will place more emphasis on the replacement of the building during the budgeting discussions. He stated that he slept in a portable trailer of that nature in Afghanistan with two others. Mayor Levine commented that although Councilor Paper was not able to attend tonight, he did provide input to staff. City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson commented that Council Paper echoed the comments of Councilor Mazzitello. He did not believe the building should be torn down without a plan for replacements and believed that the aesthetics could be improved for very little money. He commented that a cost of $4,000 per year would add up quickly if a new building is not constructed. Councilor Duggan asked if the proposed temporary shelter would be ADA compliant. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence replied that the trailer would not be 100 percent ADA compliant, but it would not have to be because it would be a temporary structure. August 16, 2022 A4endota Heiglazs City Counez/ Page 9 of 13 Councilor Mazzitello asked if the term "haul away" was related to the demolition of the warning house materials. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence confirmed that the demolished materials would be removed from the site and the intent would be to use the temporary trailer for this winter season only with the trailer then removed from the site. She stated that it is the intention of staff to have a new warming house building for the 2023-2024 season. Councilor Duggan asked if the demolition cost includes removal of the demolished materials. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence confirmed that is included in the cost. Councilor Duggan referenced the statement in the staffreport that if the trailer is not authorized, staff does not intend to use the existing warming house for the upcoming winter season and asked why. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence replied that as she previously stated there are birds living in the building, therefore from a safety perspective they do not believe it is safe for residents to utilize. Councilor Duggan asked if staff has looked into the cost to remove those critters. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence confirmed that she could look into that cost. Councilor Duggan commented that whatever the action, he believes there should be a not to exceed dollar amount included. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence stated that staff can obtain a cost to remove the birds, but they would need a decision in the next few weeks in order to secure a trailer in time for the winter season. Councilor Duggan asked if the decision could be made at the next Council meeting. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence stated that the trailer rental company was requesting an answer by the following morning to ensure there would be a trailer available. She stated that she could not guarantee a trailer would be available after that time, but staff could do their best. Councilor Duggan believed there were additional questions to be answered. Councilor Miller stated that his comments to the previous item also apply to this item. He commented that he does take the comments of staff to heart as this appears to be more of a safety issue than the field. He stated that he is cautious to demolish the building until there is a real game plan for the new building. He commented that the lack of a plan gives him pause. He stated that if there is not a plan the City would be mooring itself to a long-term lease which would add up quickly. He suggested that the warming house not be staffed this year and they put more effort into a long-term plan rather than nickel and diming this. Auge�sF 16, 2022 Mendota Heights City Comxcil Page 10 of 13 City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson noted that the Wentworth warming house is on the agenda for the budget worksession the following night. Councilor Mazzitello asked if the Building Official could look at the structure to determine if it is safe. He noted that if it is determined to not be safe, he would not want it to remain. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek commented that he could get that opinion but no that it would not meet current code because of the time it was built. He asked the expectations of the Council as to what repairs would be. He noted that with addressing indoor and outdoor repairs it could easily add up to $30,000. Mayor Levine recognized there is reluctance to move forward and remove a building without a plan in place. She noted that this item was slated to be completed in the 2022 budget. She commented that proposed project had a bid cost of $1,000,000 which made it an easy decision for the Council to reject the bid. She stated that there were improvements that were able to be made at Wentworth including the paving of the hockey rink which will result in better ice conditions and more use. She stated that she agrees that they cannot go ahead without a plan but stated that there is a plan that is reasonable. She stated that she would like to delay this decision for two weeks and in that time, she would like to have a solid quote so the Council can commit to the warming house construction in 2023. She stated that if they can commit to the project in 2023, she would support the use of a temporary trailer for this winter season. Councilor Mazzitello moved to table this item to the next meeting. Councilor Duggan seconded the motion. Further discussion: Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek noted that because there are five Tuesdays in August, the next meeting would not occur for three weeks. Councilor Mazzitello referenced the relatively low cost proposed and asked if that cost would require Council approval. He asked if staff would be able to proceed if there is direction provided at the worksession to move forward with the trailer rental. Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence confirmed that cost does not require Council approval and that staff could move forward with the trailer rental if that is the direction from the Council at the worksession. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that projects should be looked at a whole and should not be broken up into segments. Councilor Mazzitello stated that if there is consensus from the Council, the trailer rental could occur following the worksession so that opportunity is not lost, and the Council could approve the remainder of the project as a whole at the next Council meeting. Mayor Levine commented that only the trailer rental would be temporary as the remainder of the costs would be part of the new warming house construction process regardless. August 16, 2022 A(endota Heights City Council Page Ll of L3 Councilor Miller commented that he is hesitant to cormnit when the ultimate cost for a warming house is unknown. He stated that if a responsible alternative can be developed that works for the community and budget, he would support that. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek noted that even if the trailer were rented for 100 years, it still would not be half the cost of the rejected warming house bid. Mayor Levine asked the cost to purchase this type of trailer. Councilor Mazzitello commented that it is a good temporary structure, but not to be used permanently. Mayor Levine commented that there are prefabricated structures that are built on slab that are good structures. She stated that if they remove the bathroom component it will significantly reduce the cost. City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson stated that this item will be discussed at the worksession the following night and the Council can discuss the type of amenities that should be included in a warming house. She recognized that the previous direction was based off the specifications of the DNR grant to include classroom space and bathrooms. She stated that Friendly Hills and Marie both have warming houses that have been redone and those models could be considered. She noted that a trailer model could also be considered. She recognized that the scale of the warming house will be reduced, and that discussion will occur the following night. Mayor Levine commented that it would be helpful to have some preliminary numbers. Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek stated that in 2018 the typical warming house model in 2018 had a cost of 1)40,000 whereas the prefabricated structure had a cost of $100,000. He stated that the bathrooms will be the big -ticket cost. He confirmed that bathrooms are not included in the other warming houses. Mayor Levine stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission did recommend this temporary structure with a unanimous vote. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming community events and activities. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Duggan expressed excitement over the upcoming Rockin Hollywoods concert. He expressed thanks to staff for the recent Parks Celebration events. He commented that school is opening and encouraged drives to be on alert for students. He believed the City should be branded as the little city that can. August 16, 2022 Me�adoXa Heights Ciry Council Page 12 of 13 Councilor Miller commented that fall sports have started and the area cross country teams are running on the roads and asked drivers to be alert. Councilor Mazzuello commented that what was once a one afternoon event is now a weekend long event and expressed appreciation to staff and the residents that participate. He enjoyed the food truck event and different offerings. He reminded residents that traffic is a regional issue and while there are local items that can impact traffic, larger issues are often caused by the larger region. Mayor Levine thanked staff for the successful Parks Celebration events. She also acknowledged and congratulated Senator Matt Kline who is a Mendota Heights resident that was recently recognized as a Legislator of Distinction for 2022 by the League of Minnesota Cities. She stated that today was the last day to file for office in the City of Mendota Heights. She commented that democracy requires people to be active and urged residents to get to know the candidates and advocate for what they believe is right. She commented that the community values disagreement without being disagreeable. She asked that everyone vote on November 8" Councilor Duggan moved to adjourn. Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Stephanie Levine Mayor ATTEST: Christine Lusian City Clerk Augacst 16, 2012 Mendota Heights City Council Page 13 of 13