2024 12 17 CC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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 Levine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilors Lorberbaum, and Paper, were also
present. Councilors Mazzitello and Miller were absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Mayor Levine presented the agenda for adoption. Councilor Paper moved adoption of the agenda.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public wished to be heard.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Levine presented the consent agenda and explained the procedure for discussion and approval.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved approval of the consent calendar as presented, pulling items C, I, L;
and M.
a. Approval of December 3, 2024, City Council Minutes
b. Acknowledge the October 8, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
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Approve rove 2025 Se edule of City G,.,....e:l Meeting Pates
d. Approve the Issuance of Massage Establishment Licenses and Massage Therapist Licenses
e. Approve 2025 Tobacco License Renewals
f. Resolution 2024-75 Accepting Work and Approving Final Payment for Wentworth Park
Tennis Courts Improvements, Project 4202106
g. Resolution 2024-76 Accepting Work and Approving Final Payment for Marie Park Pond
Dredging, Project #202305
h. Approve Purchase Order for Tree Removals
Resolution 2024 79 Re Ci eppe «� +y n a., ofy Ganunission n ePn
j. Approve Job Description, Pay Classification, and Authorize Recruitment of the Recreation
Facilities Coordinator position; and Approve Revised Recreation Program Coordinator Job
Description
k. Resolution 2024-82 Adopting the 2025 Pay Classification Plan for Non -Union Employees
I Resolution 2024 80 Formally Aeeepting a Donation from the Coss Family Foundatie
n. Approve Resolution 2024-81 Providing for the Fourth Supplemental Indenture of Trust
Related to Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Lexington Heights Apartments
Project), Series 2013 and Authorizing Execution of Documents Related Thereto
o. Approval of Claims List
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
C. APPROVE 2025 SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES
Councilor Lorberbaum commented that the dates and start time are listed in the packet, but two
members are missing tonight. She requested to delay action on this until all members are present but
was unsure if that would impact the first meeting in January.
City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson asked that the Council approve the schedule as presented, with
the 7:00 p.m. start time. She stated that there has been discussion of changing the start time back to
6:00 p.m., which would also impact the work session start times. She recommended that the council
have a discussion when all are present. She explained that if the start time is desired to change in the
future, the schedule could be amended at that time.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved to approve 2025 SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATES,
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
I. RESOLUTION 2024-79 REAPPOINTING CITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVES
Mayor Levine acknowledged and thanked the commission members with expiring terms who have
opted to continue their service with another term. She also recognized the position openings on those
commissions and encouraged interested residents to apply.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-79 REAPPOINTING CITY
ADVISORY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
L. RESOLUTION 2024-80 FORMALLY ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE COSS
FAMILY FOUNDATION
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Councilor Lorberbaum recognized the donation from the Coss Family Foundation, which has also
provided donations in the past, and appreciated their generosity.
Mayor Levine recognized the generosity of the Coss Family and their continued donations.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved to approve RESOLUTION NO, 2024-80 FORMALLY ACCEPTING
A DONATION FROM THE COSS FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
M. RESOLUTION 2024-83 FORMALLY ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR POLICE
OFFICER WELLNESS
Councilor Lorberbaum stated that this donation was received from a citizen who wishes to remain
anonymous and thanked the resident.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved to approve RESOLUTION N0.2024-83 FORMALLY ACCEPTING
A DONATION FOR POLICE OFFICER WELLNESS.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
PRESENTATIONS
No items scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARING
No items scheduled.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) ORDINANCE NO. 596 AMENDING TITLE I2: ZONING TO INCORPORATE CANNABIS
BUSINESS USE TYPES INTO THE TABLE OF USES (PLANNING CASE 2024-23)
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided background information and explained
that the Council was asked to approve Ordinance No. 596 amending Title 12: Zoning to incorporate
cannabis business use types into the Table of Uses.
Mayor Levine thanked the staff for their work on this. She recognized that the Council does not have
enough members present tonight for the required four -fifths vote and asked for clarification on the
action that could be taken tonight.
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden explained that the zoning controls can be put in
place, listing the areas where these businesses could be located while the future amendments that will
be considered would be under business and license portions of the City Code. She noted that the
license draft ordinance is available on the city's website and will be discussed at a later date when the
full council is available.
Councilor Lorberbaum asked and received confirmation that the action tonight is related to Ordinance
596.
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Community Development Manager confirmed the requested approval and clarified that there was no
summary publication.
Councilor Paper moved to adopt ORDINANCE
NO, 596 AMENDING
TITLE
12: ZONING,
CHAPTER 3: ALLOWED USES TO ESTABLISH
CANNABIS BUSINESS
TYPES
WITHIN THE
TABLE OF USES,
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming community events and activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilor Paper thanked Councilor Miller for his service on the Council as they have served together
for the past ten years.
Councilor Lorberbaum commented that it has been a great year, and it is a privilege and honor to
serve on the Council. She thanked the residents, business community, staff, consultants, public safety,
members of the Council, and volunteers for all that they have been able to do this past year. She also
thanked Councilor Miller for his service on the Council and wished everyone a safe and happy holiday
season.
Mayor Levine echoed the comments made and expressed gratitude for the ability to serve the
community and work with the terrific City staff. She acknowledged the service of Councilor Miller
who also served on the Parks and Recreation Commission with herself and Councilor Paper. She
encouraged residents to enjoy the upcoming skating season and wished everyone a happy new year.
Councilor Paper welcomed Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson back.
ADJOURN
Councilor Paper moved to adjourn.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Ste anie A. Levine
Mayor
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