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2006-01-03 City Council MinutesPage No. 1 January 3, 2006 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS ( �l DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 3, 2006 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 Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councihnembers Duggan, Krebsbach, Schneeman and Vitelli. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of the revised agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMISSON AWARD On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Huber presented a plaque to retiring Airport Relations Commissioner John Roszak in recognition and appreciation for his eight years of service to the city. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Duggan moved approval of the consent calendar for the meeting, along with authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of the Building Activity Report for December 2005. b. Acknowledgement of the Fire Department monthly report for November 2005. c. Acknowledgment of a clarification of the Personnel Policy extended disability amendment language. d. Authorization for issuance of a purchase order to Metro Fire for $1,002.95 each for four sets of protective clothing for the fire department. e. Adoption of Resolution No. 06 -01, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLEDGED SECURITIES FOR 2006." f. Adoption of Resolution No. 06 -02, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS FOR 2006." Page No. 2 January 3, 2006 g. Adoption of Resolution No. 06 -03, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SIGNAGE FOR GATEWAY BANK AT THE TOWN CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." h. Adoption of Resolution No. 06 -04, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SIGNAGE FOR E'S CHEESE AT THE TOWN CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." i. Adoption of Resolution No. 06 -05, "RESOLUTION FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE GIFT FROM ANN ADAMS AND SALLY EHLERS TO THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS DEPARTMENT." j. Approval of the list of claims dated January 3, 2006 and totaling $2,705,197.16. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMISSON AWARDS On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Huber presented plaques to retiring Planning Commissioner Marina McManus, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Stan Linnell, and Airport Relations Commissioners Scott Beaty and Mike Povolny in recognition and appreciation for their service to the city. Although he was not in attendance, retiring Planning Commissioner Mark Miller was also recognized for his service to the city. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Huber presented plaques to the following city employees in recognition of their twenty -five years of service and dedication to the community: Mike Coonan, Gordy Skj erven and Donn Anderson. Although they were not in attendance, the following employees were also recognized: Jeff Stenhaug for 25 years, Dave Sorby and Paul Kaiser for 20 years, Neil Garlock, Dave Dreelan, Roy Kingsley, Ken Weisenburger and Mark Kaufman for 15 years, Brian Convery, Tim Oster, Rich Burrows and Scott Patrick for 10 years and Eric Petersen, Tanner Spicer and Todd Rosse for 5 years of service. ACTING MAYOR Mayor Huber informed the audience that several actions are required of Council at its organizational meeting each year. One of those actions is to appoint a Councilmember to serve as Acting Mayor in any absences of the Mayor during the year. He recommended that Councilmember Vitelli be appointed as Acting Mayor for 2006. He also expressed appreciation to Councilmember Krebsbach for her service as Acting Mayor in 2005. Page No. 3 January 3, 2006 Councilmember Krebsbach moved that Councilmember Vitelli be appointed as Acting Mayor for 2006. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Council acknowledged a memo from the City Clerk regarding appointment of an official city newspaper for 2005. Councilmember Schneeman moved that the South -West Review be appointed as the official city newspaper for 2006. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Duggan commented that although the "Voice" is not eligible to be the city's official paper, the publication has given the city excellent coverage. Councilmember Krebsbach that the "Highland Villager" did an excellent job on airport noise issues. RFP FOR LEGAL SERVICES Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Danielson regarding a draft request for proposals for legal services. J Administrator Danielson stated that Dan Schleck, who has served as the city's attorney for several years, has left Winthrop and Weinstine. Council desires to go through the RFP process. He stated that he prepared the draft RFP using samples from other communities and asked for Council's input, if any, on the draft RFP, the timeline and what firms he should distribute the RFP to. Councilmember Vitelli moved to approve the RFP and timeline and to direct the city administrator to solicit firms to interview for a replacement city attorney. Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMISSION Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Danielson APPOINTMENTS regarding the reappointment of advisory commissioners and scheduling interviews for commission appointment candidates. Mayor Huber recommended that the interviews be scheduled for January 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. and that Council reschedule its regular meeting that evening to start at 8:00 p.m. Page No. 4 January 3, 2006 - Councilmember Duggan moved to schedule commission interviews for January 17 at 5:30 p.m. and to reschedule the starting time for the January 17 regular meeting to 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Duggan moved adoption of Resolution No. 06 -06, "A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS." Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Krebsbach informed the audience that commissioners whose term limits have been reached can reapply for commission appointment after they have been off the commission for one year. Councilmember Schneeman stated that she is extremely pleased with the number of people who have applied to serve on the commissions. STAFF COMMENTS City Engineer McDermott informed Council that her husband has accepted a position with the Fish and Wildlife Service in Denver, and she and her family will be moving there in June. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before Council, Councilmember Schneeman moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:58 p.m. Ka Teen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Jo Ma