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2007-06-05 City Council minutesJune 5, 2007 Page 1 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA ADOPTION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Councilmembers Duggan, Krebsbach, Schneeman and Vitelli. Council, the audience and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Schneeman moved adoption of the revised agenda as presented. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2007 City Council Meeting as presented. Cominissioner Schneeman seconded the motion. Councilmember Krebsbach moved approval of the consent calendar as presented, pulling items c, g, and h for further discussion, and authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of the Minutes from the May 22, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting. b. Authorization for Purchase Order for Network Backup System. c. Approval of Promotion of Nancy Bauer to Senior Secretary / Deputy City Clerk. d. Adoption of Resolution No. 07 -41: "Resolution Formally Acknowledging the Donations from the Pro Par 3 Group and IRA Kipp." e. Adoption of Resolution No. 07 -42: "Resolution Acknowledging the City of Mendota Heights Desire to Seek a Preserve America Community Designation." f. Adoption of Resolution No. 07 -43: "Resolution Authorizing Mendota Heights to Enter into a Grant Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 g. h. June 5, 2007 Page 2 Agreement with the Dakota County Traffic Safety Group." Adoption of Resolution No. 07-44: "A Resolution Authorizing Participation in a Countywide 800 MHz Public Safety Radio Subsystem." Adoption of Resolution No. 07-45: "Resolution Increasing the Base Charge for the Storm Water Utility." Approval of the List of Contractors. Approval of the List of Claims dated June 5, 2007 and totaling $156,065.37. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Item c.: Councilmember Vitelli complimented Nancy Bauer on the work she has done for the City and stated that this is a well deserved promotion. Councihnember Krebsbach moved approval of the promotion of Nancy Bauer to Senior Secretary/Deputy City Clerk. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Item g.: Councilmember Vitelli said he supports this resolution and asked Chief Aschenbrener to update the Council on this safety subsystem. Councilmember Vitelli said this is an expenditure shared by the City, Dakota County and other grants and is a very important issue. Chief Aschenbrener said the County first looked at changing the radio system in 1997, and decided against it. In 2000, they reviewed it again and shortly after 9-11-01, they felt that communications was highlighted as a problem between agencies. In 2004, work began on a county-wide 800 MHz trunk radio system and looking at those needs, it became very apparent that this could be done individually or jointly. It was decided to go jointly which saved about $6 million in hookup costs, and another $6 million was received in federal grants. Chief Aschenbrener explained how the City will now be able to easily switch dispatching/communication between the other communities and services in the county. Councilmember Vitelli thanked Chief Aschenbrener for all his hard work on this project. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 June 5, 2007 Page 3 Councilmember Schneeman asked where the communications center is located. Chief Aschenbrener said it is in Empire Township, which is geographically located in the center of the county. Councilmember Duggan said this is an excellent summary of what is going on. Before 9-11-01, people were not able to communicate with each other in various depai nnents, and this takes care of the problem, removing the chaos which usually happens. Councilmember Duggan said Chief Aschenbrener has spearheaded a lot of this and congratulated him on a great job done. Councilmember Duggan said this was a great decision by the City to go forward with this. Councihnember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution 07-44: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A COUNTYWIDE 800 MHZ PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SUBSYSTEM." Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Item h.: Councilmember Krebsbach said she would like to have a change made in the resolution. The recommendation was to increase the residential increase from $3.50 to $7.00, but she has confirmed with Public Works Director Sue McDermott that it would be appropriate at this time to instead increase the single family residential rate to $5.00. The other designations of recommended increases would stand. Councihnember Krebsbach moved adoption of Resolution 07-45: "A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE BASE CHARGE FOR THE STORM WATER UTILITY," revised to increase the single family residential rate to $5.00. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan said he understands that this would be incremental and can be reviewed again in a year or two, and thanked Ms. McDermott for her work on this. Ms. McDermott said that of all the cities in the metropolitan area, which charge fees for storm water utilities, Mendota Heights imposes the lowest fees. PUBLIC COMMENTS BID AWARD Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 June 5, 2007 Page 4 Brenda Gieser, stated that she and her husband moved into the community about 5 weeks ago. Mrs. Gieser submitted a petition from the neighbors in her area requesting some changes to slow traffic and increase safety along Decorah Lane. Mayor Huber explained the procedure for these concerns. Mayor Huber said the City has received comments such as this for this area in the past. This petition will be forwarded to the Police Department for their review and consideration. Councilmember Krebsbach suggested the possibility of speed bumps. Ms. McDermott explained the process of installing speed bumps. Ms. McDermott will look into the cost of installing temporary speed bumps. Ms. McDermott said the City has received many complaints over the years about the retaining wall at the corner of Wentworth and Dodd. This wall has been deteriorating due to the salt coming off the roads and is to the point it cannot be maintained anymore. Quotes were obtained from several local landscapers to use either natural stone or recycled timbers such as those used for the city playgrounds for edging. The wall is about 150-ft long and 3-ft high. Ms. McDermott said two bids were received: Glaser Landscape for $10,500 for the natural stone; $9,750 for timbers; and Nature View Landscaping which bids were higher. Staff recommends the use of the natural stone which would be more resistant to the road salt and be more structurally adequate to retain the roadway shoulder. Staff recommends approval of the $10,500 for the natural stone submitted by Blaeser Landscaping. Councilmember Krebsbach moved acceptance of the bid from Blaeser Landscaping for $10,500 to install natural stone to replace the existing retaining wall as presented. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan asked if this material will be adequate for support, considering the traffic in that area. Ms. McDermott said it would. RAINWATER GARDENS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BOND SALE — PAR 3 June 5, 2007 Page 5 Ms. McDermott said Staff received approval for the Somerset area rainwater garden project last year and the project was bid last year. One bid was received in the amount of $100,000 +. Staff went out again for bids this year and received quite a few bids, the lowest being $48,565.20, which was about $12,000 lower than the engineer's estimate. Ms. McDermott said thirteen rain gardens will be installed in the Somerset addition and this is one of the requirements needed to fulfill a permit received from MnDOT for a street reconstruction project. A $40,000 grant was also received from the Metropolitan Council for this project. Ms. McDermott said Staff will be back before the Council again because this is just for excavating and preparing the gardens for the plantings. The plantings will still need to be purchased, and will be planted by city forces and volunteer residents. Councilmember Duggan asked if there is a perceived benefit to the homeowners in relation to having this on their property. Ms. McDermott said the homeowners that Staff is working with consider this a benefit because of the beauty of the gardens. Councilmember Schneeran moved adoption of Resolution No. 07 -46: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SOMERSET RAINWATER GARDENS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 200516)." Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ms. Schabacker said the City conducted a bond sale and introduced Mark Ruff from Ehlers and Associates to present the results. Mr. Ruff said the bids came in at slightly lower interest rates and less cost than was expected. Four bids were received and the winning bid was from Wells Fargo Brokerage Services in Minneapolis. Mr. Ruff reviewed the Bid Tabulation Form which was presented to the Council. Mr. Ruff said the City has received a Moody's Investors Service, Inc. rating of "Aa2 ", which is an exceptional rating June 5, 2007 Page 6 for a city of this size. Comments received from Moody's were that the city has a very strong "double A" rating. Mr. Ruff said this rating reflects being very complementary of the city's tax rate growth, an average annual increase of 12.5%. Socio-economic indicators show per capita income at 170% of the state wide median income, and that the City has been very consistent in its financial position with healthy reserves. Ehlers and Associates, Inc. is very pleased with this outcome and recommends approval of awarding the bid to Wells Fargo Brokerage Service, LLC, with a closing set for June 27, 2007. Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of Resolution No. 07-47: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER ON SALE OF $2,790,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERVICES 2007A AND LEVING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF." Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HEARING: ALLEY VACATION Ms. McDermott said Staff received a request from Agnes McCluney, 1502 Vandall Street, and her neighbor who lives at 666 Third Avenue, to vacate an unimproved alley that currently exists between those lots. Ms. McDermott reviewed a map indicating where the homes are in relation to this alley. Ms. McDermott said Ms. McCluney would like to replace her fence which exists in the current right of way, which is the reason for her request. Ms. McDermott said there is no public purpose for this alley, and Staff suggests that a drainage and utility easement is retained. Councilmember Duggan asked if the neighbor at 1485, which is behind the alley, has been contacted. Ms. McDermott said Staff has heard from one neighbor looking for some additional information, but she is not sure which neighbor. A stake was placed in the right of way to show the location. Councilmember Krebsbach asked if there will be any additional property taxes imposed. Ms. McDermott said the Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ASSESSMENT HEARING: KIPP ADDITION June 5, 2007 Page 7 land will be divided among the adjoining property owners and the impact on taxes will be very minimal. Mayor Huber asked for questions and comments from the audience. Councilmember Schneelnan moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of Resolution No. 07 -48: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALLEY VACATION OF VANDALL STREET." Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ms. McDermott said Staff received bids for the Kipp Project, which is called "Wagon Wheel Court. The new road will serve several properties. The assessment roll was presented about a month ago, and at that time, the assessments would have been about $29,000 per lot based on estimates. The actual bids came in higher and the assessment rates are proposed to be $39,000. This is due to some miscommunication internally, the bid incorrectly called for water main to be done by Saint Paul Regional Water Services. Staff has prepared a change order for Council's approval. Ms. McDermott met with Mr. Kipp to review the numbers and Mr. Kipp, along with another property owner, signed a waiver of appeal for their special assessment, so that the Council will be safe awarding this contract tonight knowing there will be no appeals to this assessment roll. Staff recommends that the Council conduct the required public hearing and adopt the assessment roll as prepared, or amend them if Council deems it appropriate to do so, and that Council accept the bids and award the contract to G. L. Contracting for their bid in the amount of $118, 736.39 and approve Change Order #1 for $14, 353.90. Councilmember Duggan asked what the role will be for Saint Paul Regional Water. Ms. McDermott said they have the right to look in on this construction and Staff has included estimates on what it would cost for inspections. June 5, 2007 Page 8 Mayor Huber opened the public hearing. Seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, Mayor Huber asked for a motion to close the public hearing. Councilmember Duggan moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of Resolution No. 07-49: "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE KIPP ADDITION (IMPROVEMENT NO. 200702)", and Resolution No. 07-50: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE KIPP ADDITION (IMPROVEMENT NO. 200702)." Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LIQUOR LICENSE HEARINGS Council acknowledged memos from the City Clerk regarding hearings on liquor license renewals. City Clerk Swanson said there have been no problems with these businesses. Chief Aschenbrener said he has not heard of any issues with these businesses as well Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ( Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application from Patrick Soeun for renewal of an off-sale liquor license for Mendota Liquor. Mayor Huber asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or conunents, Councilmember Duggan moved that the hearing be closed. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the issuance of an off-sale liquor license to Patrick Soeun for Mendota Liquor. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application from Kristen Kowalski for renewal of an off-sale liquor license for The Wine Market. June 5, 2007 Page 9 Mayor Huber asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Schneeman moved that the hearing be closed. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the issuance of an off-sale liquor license to Patrick Soeun for Mendota Liquor. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application from the Marriot Corporation for renewal of On-Sale Limited Service Hotel and Sunday liquor licenses for the Courtyard by Marriott. Mayor Huber asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Duggan moved that the hearing be closed. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Councilmember Schneeman moved to approve the issuance of on-sale and on-sale Sunday liquor licenses to the Courtyard Corporation for the Courtyard by Marriott. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, for renewal of the on-sale institutional wine license for the Minnesota Room. Mayor Huber asked for questions and continents from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Duggan moved that the hearing be closed. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HEARING: MENDOTA HEIGHTS PAR 3 June 5, 2007 Page 10 Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the issuance of an on -sale institutional wine license to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts for the Minnesota Room. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on applications from Mendakota Country Club and Somerset Country Club for renewal of their on -sale club and on -sale Sunday liquor licenses. Mayor Huber asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Schneeman moved that the hearing be closed. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the issuance of Club Liquor and Sunday liquor licenses to Mendakota Country Club and Somerset Country Club. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application from Village Market & Deli, LLC for renewal of an on -sale wine license for the Sage Market and Wine Bar. There being no questions or comments from the audience, Councilmember Duggan moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Councilmember Schneeman moved approval of the issuance of an off -sale liquor license to Village Market & Deli, LLC for the Sage Market and Wine Bar. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Council acknowledged a memo from the City Clerk regarding an application from the city for an on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license. Ms. Swanson stated that there are several questions that need to be addressed, including whether to June 5, 2007 Page 11 authorize the sale of 3.2 malt liquor at the Par 3 and if they want to allow people to bring their own alcoholic beverages onto the golf course. Councilmember Krebsbach said she has a concern because there will be children on the course. Assistant to the City Administrator Jake Sedlacek said there could be some liability issues and there are some policy questions that need to be addressed. It was the consensus of Council that staff should discuss the issues with the ad hoc committee, contact other communities to see how they address the issue of 3.2 malt liquor sales at public golf courses and contact the current operators to find out what their practices have been and if there have been any problems. Mayor Huber asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Duggan moved to continue the hearing to June 19. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 07 -15, Mr. Sedlacek said the applicant, Bruce McManus, is seeking McMANUS a wetlands permit to replace an existing deck on his home at 720 Marie Avenue. There will be no changes to the grading. The existing deck is currently deteriorated, and the proposed deck will actually be slightly smaller and further away from the wetland. City Planner and the Planning Coinlnission recommended approval of this application. Mrs. Connie McManus was available for questions. Councilmember Duggan asked the Council to some time in the future, better redefine the ordinances that refer to replacement of things in a home, and having to make the applicant pay for these permits when they most likely have paid permits for the existing structure. Mayor Huber said that fees need to be paid to recoup the costs for processing permits. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 07 -16, HICKEY June 5, 2007 Page 12 Councilmember Vitelli said he would not support any changes to the ordinance because the applications and permits still need to be processed. Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of Resolution 07 -51, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT AT 720 MARIE AVENUE" as presented and recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan said the McManus' live next to city owned property and there is some buckthorn on the city. He asked that the City look at removing it. Councilmember Duggan noted that there are some slope challenges in that area as well, and asked that the City look at this. Mr. Sedlacek said the applicant, Patrick Hickey, is seeking to construct a deck on the west side of the home, located at 2303 Swan Drive. The applicant recently constructed an addition on the home and was granted a Wetlands Permit due to its location within the 100 -ft buffer. This new application needs a Wetlands Permit as the proposed deck is near a drainage ditch, which was at one time a vacated street. In reviewing the application, the Planner found no impact on water quality or the surrounding environment. The application has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Schneeinan said this is a good way to help filter water and protect the lake. Councilmember Duggan asked about some erosion along the retaining wall, next to the drainage ditch area, and asked if the applicant will be landscaping this area. Patrick Hickey, 2303 Swan Drive, explained how the landscaping will be done. Mr. Hickey said he has waited until all the work in completed and then do the landscaping afterward to avoid damage to anything that would have been planted earlier. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 07-17 PATTERSON DENTAL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 June 5, 2007 Page 13 Councih-nember Krebsbach complimented Mr. Hickey on a beautiful back yard. Councilmember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution 07-52: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLANDS PERMIT AT 2303 SWAN DRIVE" as presented and recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Mr. Sedlacek introduced this request for approval of the preliminary and final plat for 1031 Mendota Road. Mr. Sedlacek said the applicant, Rehder & Associates for Patterson Dental, is seeking to combine two lots. Mr. Sedlacek reviewed the history on this parcel, which is currently a PUD. The applicant's intent is to expand their campus and have no need for the PUD. Councilmember Duggan said $750 seems to be a lot of money to pay to combine two lots. Councilmember Duggan said he walked the lot and found it to be in excellent maintenance, and that Patterson Dental is an excellent corporate entity in the City. Councilmember Duggan said it appears that the only way the applicant can expand would be to the south. Dave Jackson, Vice President of Staubach Company — Minnesota, Inc. said they are looking at several options on how to expand the campus, and will be working with Staff on site plans. They hope to break ground after Labor Day. Councilmember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution 07-53, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT AT 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD" as presented and recommended by the Planning Conunission. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Councilmember Krebsbach said Patterson Dental has really grown in the community and it's a pleasure to have them here, and thanked them for allowing the City to share their parking lot for St. Thomas. Mr. Jackson said they will continue to do that. CASE NO. 07-04, LEMAY Ms. McDermott introduced the application, requested by SHORES June 5, 2007 Page 14 Pat Hoffinan of Hoffman- Mendota Shores LLC, for approval of a PUD, Final Development Plan and Final Plat, and Development Agreement for Lemay Shores. Ms. McDermott said the preliminary plat was considered at the March 6, 2007 City Council Meeting and was approved, along with the wetlands permit. Prior to that, the Planning Commission and the Planner recommended approval of this project. This did not go to the Planning Commission a second time as there were not substantial changes to the plat. The plat contains 60 twin home units, with one public street as well as two storm water ponds. There was one change that has occurred since the March review, where Resurrection Cemetery has decided to keep a small parcel (less than an acre) for storage. Resurrection Cemetery will place a conservation easement between that property and the Lemay Shores property to provide a buffer to the four units that would be adjacent to it. Ms. McDermott said the Council has a draft development agreement before them at this time, and in working with the developer and the City Attorney, a few changes have been made. One change is in the language which requires the conservation easement and there are some additional typos and minor corrections. The developer will be required to provide the City with a letter of credit in the amount of 125% of the improvement cost to guarantee that all improvements will be installed to city standards. The developer will also be paving a trail between Augusta Shores and Lemay Shores that the City has requested. The cost of the trail, which is estimated at $25,000, be credited to their park dedication fee of $162,000. The developer will also grant trail easements and conservation easements along the lakeside as they did with the Augusta Shores development. Councilmember Krebsbach asked if the trail was originally going to be there. Ms. McDermott said the trail is there, but it is not paved, and Staff has requested the developer to pave the trail. Councilmember Duggan referred to Page 8 of the Development Agreement, which indicates that the June 5, 2007 Page 15 calculation for the park dedication is $162,000. Is there a clause somewhere else that indicates the deduction of the $25,000. Ms. McDermott said there was. Mayor Huber asked City Attorney Tami Diehm for an opinion on the development agreement. Ms. Diehm said she has reviewed and finds it to be acceptable. Mayor Huber asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment. Ms. Brenda Gieser asked if the potential buyers of the units will know about the proximity to the cemetery. Pat Hoffman, Hoffman- Mendota Shores LLC, explained how potential buyers are made aware of the adjoining properties before they purchase. Councilmember Krebsbach said this conservation easement bumps up the units per acre. Mr. Hoffinan said this reflects untouched portions of the plat and does not change the density. It means, in this case, that this large area will be protected and remain undisturbed. Ms. McDermott said this information is stated in the final documents. The density does change slightly with this .94 acre exception, and the density has changed from .88 units per acre to .89 units per acre. Councilmember Krebsbach said she wanted it noted in the record that even though it's only a tenth of a percent, it does change the density, and she is comfortable with that. Councilmember Vitelli moved adoption of Resolution 07 -54, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FINAL PLAT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR LEMAY SHORES" as presented and reconunended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Schneelnan seconded the motion. Councilmember Duggan complimented the applicants for the thoroughness of their presentation of the materials. Councilmember Duggan noted that under Section 3, he is pleased to see that everything being proposed will be done to city standards in relation to the installation of the public road. Under Section 3.d. — Land Development; the COUNCIL COMMENTS June 5, 2007 Page 16 developer is proposing to maintain and inspect the lake water on an annual basis at no charge to the city, and this is a major concern of the area residents. Councilmember Duggan is in total support of this project. Mayor Huber said he was not able to attend the "Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks" but was able to participate in the 5K Walk/Run and congratulated Sgt. Neil Garlock on the excellent work he put into this event, as well as all the volunteers who helped out. Councilmember Schneeman said she enjoyed seeing all the parks so busy this evening and said the new batting cages are fabulous! She received many comments from residents who are very happy with it, and it was money well spent. Councilmember Krebsbach said she attended the park celebration and noticed that there were many children under age 7 (perhaps a baby boom ?) who were having a great time. She commended the parents who coach MHAA because watching the children playing ball was very entertaining, and that the parents, generation after generation, make this organization successful and it has given strength to the community. Councihneinber Krebsbach said she is a member of Rotary 9 (downtown Minneapolis) and said every year, they honor a citizen for extraordinary service and gave special mention to the recipient. Dr. David Harmer is not from Mendota Heights, but is from northern Dakota County (Inver Grove Heights). Dr. Hamler is a dentist and also performs reconstructive surgery. Dr. Harmer works with the National Guard and has done plastic surgery for children in third world countries, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Columbia. Councilmember Duggan suggested inviting Theresa Gangelhoff to the next Council meeting to prepare and present a short report on the recent park celebration activities. Councilmember Duggan said he was not able to attend but understands there was lots of fun for the children before the rain came. Councilmember Duggan extended congratulations to all the graduates, and expressed his appreciation of the work on COP ON TOP ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 June 5, 2007 Page 17 Saint Paul Cathedral which is very visible from Mendota Heights. Chief Aschenbrener spoke about the upcoming fundraiser for "Cop on Top" at Rainbow Foods in West St. Paul. The goal is to raise about $350,000 for Special Olympics. The event will run from June 7th to the 9th. Chief Aschenbrener said the Special Olympics partners with law enforcement in other events such as Polar Plunge and the Torch Run, which is their primary fundraiser. Officer Jennifer Fordham has donated a considerable amount of time as a volunteer to the Special Olympics, and has represented the State of Minnesota at the National Conference in Washington, and has help coordinate the last National Conference here in Minnesota. He asked Council and the audience to make a pledge to bring their cop (Officer Fordham) off the top of the Rainbow Foods Store. There being no further business to come before Council, Councilmember Duggan moved to adjourn the City Council meeting. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Time of Adjournment: 8:48 p.m. 101IF A...41), /. _Awl. Iii Rebecca Shaffer Recording Secretary