10 07 2025 City Council MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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 Lorberbaum, Paper, Mazzitello, and
Maczko were also present.
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 as
amended.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Further discussion: Mayor Levine noted the change to the agenda to add a presentation for badge pinning.
Ayes: 5
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 agenda as presented, pulling item F.
a. Approval of September 16, 2025, City Council Minutes
b. Approval of September 16, 2025, Council Work Session Minutes
c. Acknowledge Minutes from the August 26, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting
d. Acknowledge Minutes from the July 16, 2025, Airport Relations Commission Meeting
e. Approve a Massage Therapist License
f Accept the U et:..emen* R f L,.,...k W.Rz. and frafn the Mendota Heights Fire pepaFtme t
g. Approve the Appointment of Mendota Heights Fire Department Training Lieutenants
h. Designate Roy Kingsley as Authority Having Jurisdiction for Fire Code Services and Approve a
Professional Services Agreement with Kingsley Fire Consulting LLC
i. Acknowledge the July Par 3 Financial Report
j. Approve Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to Provide Recycling Services
k. Approve Request for Proposals for a Geothermal Assessment of the City's Public Works Facility
1. Acknowledge Quarterly Budget and Building Activity Reports
m. Approval of Claims List
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
F) ACCEPT THE RETIREMENT OF FRANK HAZZARD FROM THE MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Councilor Maczko recognized the service of volunteer firefighter Frank Hazzard, who served the Fire
Department for the past I 1 years, and wished him well in his retirement.
Councilor Maczko moved to accept THE RETIREMENT OF FRANK HAZZARD FROM THE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PRESENTATIONS
A) BADGE PINNING OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING LIEUTENANTS
Fire Captain Becky Johnson introduced two firefighters who have recently been promoted to Training
Lieutenants and the badge pinning for Cory Lane and Dustin Truesdell was completed.
Mayor Levine encouraged residents to attend the Fire Department open house this weekend.
No items scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) RESOLUTION 2025-63 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND A WARDING THE SALE OF
$2,820,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2025A, PLEDGING FOR
THE SECURITY THEREOF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE
PAYMENT THEREOF
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Finance Director Kristen Schabacker explained that the Council was being asked to adopt Resolution
2025-63 authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series
2025A, noting a change in the amount to $2,625,000.
Mayor Levine asked how this change would impact the assessments.
Finance Director Kristen Schabacker provided details on the upcoming assessment hearing and
commented that while the assessment rate that was originally proposed to residents has been decreased,
she did not have that information with her tonight.
Councilor Mazzitello commented that he believes the assessment rate had decreased because of the
favorable bid that was received for the project and was not impacted by the bond sale.
Finance Director Kristen Schabacker confirmed that to be accurate.
Councilor Mazzitello moved to approve RESOLUTION 2025-63 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
AND AWARDING THE SALE OF $2,625,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
SERIES 2025A, PLEDGING FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND
LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.
Councilor Maczko seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
B) RESOLUTION 2025-64 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF MENDOTA
HEIGHTS AMENDMENT TO THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (PLANNING CASE 2025-02)
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided a brief background on this item. The Council
was being asked to consider a resolution adopting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment as presented.
Councilor Mazzitello moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO.2025-64 ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE MENDOTA HEIGHTS 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE GUIDED LAND
USE OF 99.23 ACRES FROM I -INDUSTRIAL (1) TO B-BUSINESS (B) AND IMPLEMENT
CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO CHAPTER 2: LAND USE AND GROWTH OF THE PLAN
(PLANNING CASE NO, 2025-02),
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
C) RESOLUTION 2025-65 APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR 1867
HUNTER LANE (PLANNING CASE 2025-17)
Community Development Manager Sarah Madden provided a brief background on this item. The Council
was being asked to consider a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for M&M Home
Contractors to allow for a residential building height of 21 feet 11.75 inches at 1867 Hunter Lane,
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Councilor Paper asked and received confirmation that a CUP would not be needed if the homes adjacent
were a bit taller.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-65 APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HEIGHT AT THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1867 HUNTER LANE,
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Further discussion: Mayor Levine commended the Planning Commission for holding the public hearing
and was appreciative that neighbors attended and spoke in support of the request.
Councilor Maczko agreed that this is a reasonable request that will fit into the community.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming community events and activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilor Paper thanked Frank Hazzard for his 11 years of service and congratulated Cory and Dustin on
their promotions.
Councilor Maczko echoed those comments. He stated that Mendota Heights has a unique system and
recognized the commitment that community members make to the Fire Department, contributing to its
success. He reminded residents that it is Fire Prevention Week,
Councilor Mazzitello echoed the comments related to the Fire Department and encouraged residents to
attend the open house. He stated that October is Italian American Heritage on and shared related
facts.
Mayor Levine noted that Heights Highlights arrived in mailboxes this week and thanked staff for the great
information on the City budget.
Councilor Lorberbaum commended the Parks and Recreation Department, noting the variety of events
offered during October. She also shared information she recently learned about Saint Paul Regional Water
Services and the updates to the facility.
ADJOURN
Councilor Mazzitello moved to adjourn.
Councilor Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Stephame 13.11evine
Mayor
ATTEST /
Naricy Baud
City Clerk
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