03 17 2026 CC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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, and Mazzitello
were also present. Councilor
Maczko
was absent.
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 Paper seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
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 i.
a. Approval of March 3, 2026, City Council Minutes
b. Acknowledge Minutes from the November 12, 2025, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
c. Acknowledge Minutes from the February 10, 2026, Parks and Recreation Commission Work
Session
d. Approve the 2026-2027 Labor Contract with International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Representing the Facility Manager
e. Approve Resolution 2026-20 Formally Accepting a Monetary Donation for the Purchase of Picnic
Tables
f.
Approve
Garage Apron Replacement at
Public
Works Facility
g.
Approve
Purchase of aTruck-Mounted
Digital
Sign Board
h. Approve Resolution 2026-19 Sibley Memorial Highway Tumback
i. Appre. e Purchase Order for a Bioxide Solution Demonstration
j. Approve Monday Software Licensing Purchase
k. Approve the 2026 Street Sweeping Contract
1. Approval of Claims List
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PULLED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
I) APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER FOR A BIOXIDE SOLUTION DEMONSTRATION
Councilor Lorberbaum asked staff to provide additional information, recognizing that this has been a
concern in the Friendly Hills neighborhood.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie stated that throughout the years, staff have been aware of sewer
odor concerns in the Friendly Hills neighborhood. Completed improvements in that neighborhood
rehabilitated the significantly corroded pipe and staff continued to hear about odor concerns from
residents. In a work session meeting, staff and the Council discussed installing an odor control unit. After
that meeting and more discussion with the Metropolitan Council, staff decided to try another solution to
treat the source of the odor. He then provided a brief overview of the bioxide solution 60-day trial. He
stated that staff are confident that this will extend to a permanent solution. This trial will also address the
issue without making the capital investment of putting in an odor control unit. It would take eight to 10
weeks to implement and could be a fairly quick solution.
Councilor Lorberbaum moved to approve PURCHASE ORDER FOR A BIOXIDE SOLUTION
DEMONSTRATION.
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PRESENTATIONS
No items scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARING
No items scheduled.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) RESOLUTION 2026-21 TO APPROVE PLANS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR THE HAMPSHIRE ESTATES STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Assistant
City Engineer
Lucas
Ritchie explained that the
Council was being asked to approve Resolution
2026-21,
approving the
Final
Plans and Specifications
and authorizing advertisement for bids for the
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Hampshire Estates Street Improvements. There was additional work added to the specifications. One of
the new items is at Hagstrom King Park, which includes the construction of a concrete bleacher pad and
an eight -foot -wide bituminous trail connecting the bleacher pad to the trail that will run along Mendota
Heights Road.
Councilor Paper asked when the project would begin.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie replied that the contractor would be allowed time to complete the
work between May and October, but the project would not take that entire length. He noted that the project
could begin in May, June, or July, depending on the contractor's schedule.
Councilor Paper asked for information on the bidding climate.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie replied that this is the first project they are bidding this year, so he
had not yet seen any bids come in this year. He noted that they are bidding early in an attempt to receive
better pricing.
Councilor Paper asked if there would be a lot of dirt work for the concrete pad and pedway.
Assistant City Engineer Lucas Ritchie provided additional information on the scope of work, noting that
there is not a large amount of dirt work.
Councilor Mazzitello stated that the County has opened two bids, and they have come in close, or slightly
under the estimates. He noted that contractors will typically prepare their fuel prices for the year and
increases in fuel costs will not be felt until the next bidding year.
Councilor Mazzitello moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 Approving Final Plans and Specifications,
and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the Hampshire Estates Street Improvement Project.
Councilor Lorberbaum seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
B) MUNICIPAL CAMPUS PROJECT UPDATE
Chris Ziemer, ICS, provided an update from the community kick-off event, community thought exchange
survey, the Project Oversight Committee, and architect progress. It was noted that the survey questions
will remain available on the website until March 22, 2026.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming community events and activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilor Mazzitello commended the Public Works staff for their great response to the snowstorm this
last weekend. He offered a historical fact from March 17, 1776.
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Councilor Lorberbaum announced the Wentworth Library in West St. Paul will reopen on May 6 and
listed the improvements that were made with grant money. She announced that it would be free cone day
at the West St. Paul Dairy Queen this Thursday.
Councilor Paper noted that we are one day closer to spring and commented that it was still light out.
Registration is now open for the Scott Patrick Memorial 5K.
Mayor Levine stated that the snow was fabulous and encouraged everyone to enjoy winter's last hurrah.
Councilor Paper moved to adjourn.
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Stephanie B. Levine
Mayor
ATTEST:
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N icy Bauer
City Clerk
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