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2005-01-04 City Council minutesPage No. 1 January 4, 2005 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 4, 2005 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. OATH OF OFFICE The City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor John J. Huber, who was elected on November 2, 2004 to a two-year term of office, and to Councilmembers Sandra Krebsbach and Jack Vitelli, who were re-elected to four-year terms of office. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmembers Krebsbach, Schneeman and Vitelli. Councilmember Duggan had notified Council that he was ill and would not be present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, the audience and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Krebsbach moved adoption of the revised agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Schneeman moved approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 21, 2004. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Abstain: I Krebsbach CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Schneeman 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 2004. b. Authorization for issuance of a Purchase Order for Maintenance and Replacement of Play Equipment Components to Earl F. Anderson in the amount of $9,376.65. Page No. 2 January 4, 2005 c. Authorization for Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement for Traffic Markings, Street Sweeping, Crack Scaling and Seal Coating for 2005. d. Authorization for issuance of a purchase order for four Carbon SCBA Cylinders from Metro Fire for $3,106.00. e. Approval of the Public Works Labor Contract for 2005/2006, and authorization for its execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. f. Adoption of Resolution No. 05-01, "A RESOLUTION RE- APPOINTING ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS." g. Adoption of Resolution No. 05-02, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PLEDGED SECURITIES FOR 2005." h. Adoption of Resolution No. 05-03 "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2005 CITY DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS." i. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated January 4, 2005. j. Approval of the list of claims dated January 4, 2005 and totaling $102,385.47. Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Huber presented plaques to the following city employees in recognition of their years of service and dedication to the community: Tom Olund for 30 years; Jim Danielson for 25 years; Lambert Derks, Tom Shields for 15 years; Ron Katzenmaier, David Paton for 10 years; and Scott Goldenstein and Jay Taylor for 5 years. Although they were not in attendance, the following employees were also recognized: Jamie Lerbs and Paul Berg, 25 years, Tim Oster for 15 years, Yvette Tillery for 10 years and Judy Wonick, 5 years. COMMISSON AWARDS On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Huber presented plaques to retiring Airport Relations Commissioner Gregg Fitzer and NDC 4 Commissioner Mike Sokol in recognition and appreciation for their service to the city. NDC 4 Executive Secretary Jodi Miller expressed appreciation to Commissioner Sokol for his service on the cable commission. She also expressed appreciation and presented a plaque to Councilmember Vitelli for his service on the commission from 2001 through 2003. 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 Page No. 3 January 4, 2005 Councilmember Krebsbach be appointed as Acting Mayor for 2005 and stated that he will recommend that Councilmember Vitelli serve as Acting Mayor for 2006. He also expressed appreciation to Councilmember Schneeman for her service as Acting Mayor in 2004. Councilmember Schneeman moved that Councilmember Krebsbach be appointed as Acting Mayor for 2005. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 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 2005. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 NPDES ANNUAL MEETING Council acknowledged a memo from Engineer McDermott regarding this evening's required annual meeting for the NPDES Phase 11 storm water permit for municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). Councilmember quoted a portion of the report and commented on the number of acronyms used by engineers. Engineer McDermott stated that this annual public meeting is required under the city's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit that was issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This is a federally mandated program that requires cities to implement and maintain storm water pollution prevention practices. The pen-nit is in place until 2008. In 2003, the city developed a storm water pollution prevention plan that outlines various practices that the city will have to implement within this time frame. Examples are an erosion control ordinance, illicit discharge ordinance, updating the city's surface water management plan, street sweeping, mapping of the storm sewer system, training, and inspection of storm water outfalls. She stated that the rules have recently been revised. One of the changes is the deadline for the annual report that the city is now required to submit by June 30, 2005 rather than March. The purpose of this evening's public Page No. 4 January 4, 2005 meeting is to receive public comments on the city's SVVPP. She informed Council that since no one is in attendance, the public meeting can be closed. There being no public comments, Councilmember Krebsbach moved that the NPDES public meeting be closed. Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Schleck informed the audience that in accordance with state statutes, Council will adjourn the meeting to meet with legal counsel in closed session for discussion of the litigation between Mendota Golf, LLP and the city. COUNCIL COMMENTS Coimcilmember Krebsbach expressed appreciation to the residents for her reelection. She stated that one of the things that was raised by residents during the campaign was their concern about neighborhood issues. She invited any residents who have concerns about their neighborhoods to let the City Council know. Councilmember Krebsbach expressed condolences over the recent passing of Ms. Elizabeth Plummer. Councilmember Vitelli summarized a meeting he and Councilmember Krebsbach attended with Ross Fefercom. He stated that the Town Center project is on plan, both operational and financial. The timeline is as follows. The second set of townhouses is under construction and the first unit will be displayed at the Parade of Homes in February. The first half of the condominium buildings is underway and the first unit will be ready for the Parade of Homes in September. Construction of the first retail/commercial building will begin in mid-January with Building F, at the southeast comer of the complex. One of the first tenants will begin tenant finish in August. There is also a monument sign at the comer of Dodd and T.H. 110, and construction of that will begin in January. Councilmember Krebsbach stated that Building F will be utilizing the Metropolitan Council grant. She stated that both she and Councilmember Vitelli had expressed concern about use of the grant to Mr. Fefercom. Mayor Huber stated that Councilmember Duggan is not present this evening, but had asked him to inform the community that the city's 501h anniversary will be in 2006 and volunteers are needed to assist Page No. 5 January 4, 2005 in putting together a celebration. Council should think of an appropriate way to make note of the anniversary. Mayor Huber stated that he is pleased to serve the city for another two years and appreciates the support of the residents. He further stated that he will do his best to serve the residents and looks forward to working with staff in 2005. Mayor Huber expressed his appreciation to the residents for his reelection. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before Council, Councilmember Schneeman moved that the meeting be adjourned to closed session. Councilmember Vitelli seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 p.m. IA7 Ka&een M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: John et Ma � 1611/