1999-04-06 Council minutesPage No. 1
April 6, 1999
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, April 6, 1999
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.
Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were
present: Mayor Mertensotto, Councilmembers Dwyer, Krebsbach and Schneeman. Councilmember
Huber arrived at 7:43 p.m.
AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Dwyer moved adoption of the revised agenda for
the meeting.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Schneeman moved approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting held on March 16, 1999 as amended.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Dwyer moved approval of the consent calendar for
the meeting, along with authorization for execution of any necessary
documents contained therein.
a. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the March 23, 1999
Planning Commission meeting.
b. Acknowledgment of the unapproved minutes from the NDC4 full
commission meeting and the April 7, 1999 meeting agenda.
c. Acknowledgment of the Building Activity Report for March..
d. Acknowledgment of the resignation of Mary Des Roches from
the Airport Relations Commission, along with acknowledgment
of Ms. Des Roches service to the city and direction to staff to
begin the recruitment for a new commissioner.
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e. Authorization for payment of the 1999 Dispatch Agreement
invoice from the City of West St. Paul.
f. Authorization for the preparation of a purchase order for the
purchase of a Toro Model 325 -D with cab and snowblower from
MTI Distributing Company for its low quote of $17,680 (after
trade -in).
g. Approval a revised position description for the Administrative
Secretary position.
h. Approval of the probationary appointment of Amy Griffin as
Administrative Secretary, effective April 7, 1999 at Step C,
Level IX of the city's pay matrix and authorization for staff to
begin the process of recruiting a Clerk - Receptionist.
i. Authorization to retain a receptionist through Top Temporary
Agency, for a minimum of 90 days; that Council authorize the
retention of additional temporary clerical assistance as needed
until maternity leaves are completed; that Council authorize
retaining Shirley Shannon to assist in the audit process as
needed; and that Council authorize execution of an agreement
with Deanne Gaublouie for attendance at and preparation of
minutes of the Airport Relations Commission.
j. Authorization to hire Ross Bintner as a temporary Engineering
Aide through the summer construction season at the rate of
$10.00 per hour.
k. Authorization for the Code Enforcement Officer to issue a permit
for a 32 square foot sign to Attracta Sign for 1155 Center Pointe
Drive, Suite 10.
1. Authorization for the Code Enforcement Officer to issue a permit
to Attracta Sign for a 7.91 square foot sign for Lifeworks, 1 120
Centre Pointe Drive.
m. Authorization for the Code Enforcement Officer to issue a permit
to Attracta Sign for an 18.45 square foot sign at 2060 Centre
Pointe Drive, Suite 3.
n. Authorization for the Code Enforcement Officer to issue a permit
1 to Sign Source for an 11 square foot sign for the Clopay tenant
space at 2335 Water Drive.
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o. Adoption of Resolution No. 99 -12, "A RESOLUTION
APPROVING APPLICATION TO CONDUCT ONE -DAY
OFF -SITE GAMBLING," for the Mendota Heights Athletic
Association.
p. Adoption of Resolution No. 99 -13, "RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT,
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
STREET GRADING, SANITARY SEWER, WTERMAIN,
STORM SEWER, AND STREET CONSTRUCTIN, AND
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE AREA REFERRED TO
AS GLEN TORO SECOND ADDITION (JOB NO. 9808,
IMPROVEMENT NO. 98, PROJECT NO. 3)."
q. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated April 6, 1999
and attached hereto.
r. Approval of the List of Claims dated April 6, 1999 and totaling
$277,198.73.
Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
FIRE STATION REMODELING Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Batchelder
regarding improvements to the Fire Hall requested by the Fire
Department. Council also acknowledged an associated memo from
the Fire Chief, who was present for the discussion.
Chief Maczko informed Council that the fire station has not had any
improvements since its construction in 1984 The department would
like to make better use of the dispatch office by installing
countertops and cabinets and adding mailboxes. The dispatch area is
used as an office for the four captains. The second improvement is
to enclose the room off of the activity room to provide space for fire
prevention activities, and at the same time provide four lockers for
female firefighters. He explained that although there are no female
firefighters on the department at this time, applications are being
taken currently and interest has been expressed by women in the
past.
Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Chief Maczko
stated that HealthEast ambulance service still uses a portion of the
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fire station and that there are female ambulance attendants who stay
overnight at the fire station. He also responded that the city has
received sporadic payments of $600 from HealthEast for use of the
facility.
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that West St. Paul residents receive
the same HealthEast service as Mendota Heights residents but they
are not charged any more than Mendota Heights residents even
though HealthEast pays little or nothing for its use of the fire station.
Chief Maczko responded that the biggest benefit to Mendota Heights
is that there is an ambulance unit in the city, with advanced life
support available full time. He noted that HealthEast has contributed
towards carpeting, furniture and other items in the past.
Responding to a question from Councilmember Schneeman, Chief
Maczko stated that some of the firefighters will be doing some of the
reconstruction but a general contractor will be hired to do the
construction work so that it does not have to be done piecemeal.
It was the consensus of Council to authorize the fire department to
solicit bids for the proposed fire station improvements.
BID AWARD — CHERRY Council acknowledged a memo from Engineer Marc Mogan along
HILLS IMPROVEMENTS with a tabulation of bids received for the Cherry Hills storm sewer
and street reconstruction project.
Engineer Mogan reviewed his report and recommended that the
contract be awarded to the low bidder, Hardrives, Inc. He informed
Council that Hardrives has done similar work for several metro area
communities and that he has received excellent references from
those communities.
Councilmember Krebsbach cautioned that no matter how highly
recommended a contractor is, staff still needs to do vigilant
inspections.
Council directed Engineer Mogan to inform Hardrives at the pre -
construction conference that the city has run into problems with curb
damage in the past and to make Hardrives aware of other problems
the city has experienced in past construction projects.
Engineer Mogan informed Council about interim completion dates
( ) and stated that the contractor is looking to start as soon as possible —
probably mid - April. Responding to a question from Councilmember
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Schneeman about the process people would use to request driveway
replacement, he stated that the bid Hardrives submitted for driveway
work was much higher than the cost has been in past projects. He
informed Council that he may need to structure a contract for
driveways only.
Mayor Mertensotto suggested that Mr. Mogan contact the people
who have done good work on driveways in past projects to get
quotes. He pointed out that driveway reconstruction is a separate
part of the bid.
Councilmember Krebsbach expressed her concern that the roads be
in driveable condition for graduations and other special summer
activities if at all possible.
Councilmember Dwyer moved adoption of Resolution No. 99 -14,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND
APPURTENANT WORK TO SERVE THE AREA REFERRED TO
AS CHERRY HILL ADDITION AND SURROUNDING AREAS
(JOB NO. 9714, IMPROVEMENT NO. 99, PROJECT NO. I)," with
direction to staff to retain the bid security submitted by the next
lowest bidder until the contract has been executed.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TELEPHONE SYSTEM Council acknowledged a memo from Treasurer Shaughnessy
regarding replacement of the City Hall telephone system along with
a draft Request for Proposals. Ms. Kate Boland, the city's telephone
system consultant, was present for the discussion.
Ms. Boland explained a Request for Proposals has been prepared
because the existing phone system is not Y2K compliant and will not
work after the first of the year. She has been working with city staff
to put together a proposal for a new telephone system for City Hall
and the Police Department that is suitable for current needs and
future growth and that could tie in the Fire and Public Works
Departments in the future as well. The system could use either the
existing phone lines or a Tl line which will allow for growth and be
less expensive. The RFP asks that vendors stipulate that the
equipment/system they propose will be manufactured and
maintained for at least five years. The vendors that will be
contacted for bids have equipment that will be manufactured and
maintained for ten to twenty years.
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Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Ms. Boland
stated that the biggest change that will occur with installation of a
new system is that it will still work after January 1, 2000. The
system will have integrated voice mail, which will reduce some of
the time people are on hold. Voice mail could have information on
snow plowing, recreation programs, etc. It will also have the
capability of providing a paging system for the police Department
and it will eliminate some of the problems that are being experienced
with the existing phone system. She noted that when people call
City Hall they will still get a person on the other end. City staff and
the successful vendor will establish voice mail etiquette so that
people cannot hide behind voice mail. All employees would be
required to adhere to that etiquette.
Mayor Mertensotto stated you do not know who you are doing
business with anymore because you could spend five minutes on the
phone and never talk to an individual. He stated that it is very
frustrating to make a call and get a voice mail system rather than a
person.
Ms. Boland responded that this is a frequent complaint, but it is more
J the policy of the company being called than the phone system. The
city's receptionist would ask if people want to leave a voice mail
message.
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that the city is a public service
organization and people have the right to know that they will get to
talk to an individual when they call City Hall.
Councilmember Dwyer stated that the enhancement is that after
hours, people will have the opportunity to call in, go through a menu
and leave a voice mail message.
Ms. Boland stated that she anticipates that the system will cost
approximately $40,000 and that it will be installed by July 31.
Installation will be done on a Saturday so that it does not disrupt
business.
Councilmember Schneeman noted that the RFP requires new
equipment and that there is a specified service response time and a
guarantee that it will not be reconditioned equipment.
Ms. Boland responded that it must be new equipment, it cannot be
used or refurbished. and that the response time must be specified.
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The equipment will have a minimum one year parts and labor
warranty and if any of the parts fail within the first thirty days, the
part must be replaced the same day.
Responding to a question about why the Fire Department and Public
Works are not included, Ms. Boland stated that the reason that all of
the departments are not being integrated is that staff is hoping that
when the agreement with Media One is finalized, the city will be
able to utilize fiber optics in City Hall. The Fire and Public Works
Departments do not have fiber optics available yet, but it is hoped
that it will be available in two years. The phone systems in those
two departments are working and are compliant and there is no point
in replacing them at this time.
Ms. Boland informed Council that she will stay with the process, as
the city's consultant, through installation.
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that Ms. Boland is being paid by the
city for her consulting services and is not being paid by any phone
system vendors.
Councilmember Schneeman moved to authorize staff to advertise for
bids for a new telephone system, with the bid opening to be
conducted at 2:00 p.m. on April 30, and to direct staff to begin
negotiations to purchase a T1 line.
Councilmember Dwyer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 99 -06, MOEN Council acknowledged an application from Moen Leuer
LEUER Construction for rezoning and conditional use permit for Planned
Unit Development. Council also acknowledged associated staff
reports. Mr. Mike Leuer, Mr. Jim Resop, from Resop Realty, and
Ms. Debra Brodsho, from Brodsho Consulting, were present on
behalf of Moen Leuer.
Ms. Brodsho informed Council that the 2.3 acre property is bounded
by Mendota Heights Road to the north, across from Patterson Dental.
She reviewed the site plan and elevations for Council. Moen Leuer
proposes to construct a single story building of 22,679 square feet
with brick all the way around and there will be windows on all four
sides. It will have a flat roof with a rubber membrane. The brick
will be light and dark brown earth tone colors. Parking will be to the
front of the building and the driveway aligns exactly with the
Patterson Dental driveway directly to the north. A retaining wall is
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proposed along the Mn/DOT right -of -way. There will also be a
retaining wall along the parking area and another small retaining
wall to the west.
Councilmember Krebsbach felt that the building looks very dark.
She expressed concern about how the building will blend in with the
St. Thomas Academy campus and stated that she would prefer a
lighter brick.
Ms. Brodsho responded that the actual brick has not been selected
yet, but that it will be brown colors — light brick with dark brick for
accent. There will be a four inch flashing cap to seal off the top of
the brick from weathering. The flashing will be the same color as
the brick.
Councilmember Dwyer asked about the location of the heating and
ventilation units.
Ms. Brodsho responded that they will be located on the roof, in the
center of the building, and they will be painted to match the building.
The structure will be a spec building, and the heating /ventilation
units will be located where they are needed for the tenants. The
building is higher than the roadway so locating the units in the center
of the roof is the best location. It will have the same roof design as
the 3M building.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that the city has had success with
the Center Pointe buildings and she encouraged Ms. Brodsho to use
the same parapet detail and similar colored brick. She asked that the
building detail tie in with the St. Thomas campus.
Ms. Brodsho stated that she would be happy to look at using a
similar parapet or lower profile units but that it is difficult right now
because she does not know how many tenants there will be.
Mr. Leuer stated that the parapet size has not been fmalized, and it
would not be a problem to increase the height of the parapet.
Public Works Director Danielson stated that the parapet on the
Centre Pointe buildings screen the rooftop units and he would show
Mr. Leuer those plans.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that Council would want
landscaping similar to General Pump, which has landscaping on all
four sides. The proposal has little landscaping on the freeway side.
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Ms. Brodsho responded that she is a landscape architect and agrees
with the comment, but the 90 feet of unmowed grasses between the
freeway and the building is a problem. She reviewed the site
landscaping for Council.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked for something that would indicate
that this is a more polished property and give it more of a finished
look.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council needs more detail on brick
selection and landscaping. He suggested that Council grant the
rezoning from B -IA to LB -PUD and give concept approval for the
layout of the site and footprint of the building and establish a
subcommittee to work with Ms. Brodsho on resolution of details that
have been discussed.
Responding to a question from Councilmember Krebsbach, Ms.
Brodsho stated that the project complies with the city's green space
and parking requirements. The perimeter areas, the area around the
building and the parking green space are included in the 25%
calculation.
City Attorney Hart stated that the property is guided consistent with
what the rezoning would ultimately be if it passes. That action
would be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. Concept
approval would be preliminary approval only and it would be subject
to agreement on all of the aspects of the project. Council would be
reserving its right to make additional changes and have additional
input with respect to the actual project. It would be the equivalent of
sketch plan approval.
Councilmember Krebsbach felt that the green space issue is a matter
for discussion this evening, because to capture more green space,
Council would have to reduce the footprint of the building.
Regarding the potential for requesting Mn/DOT vacation of the 20
feet of excess highway right -of -way along the south property line,
Ms. Brodsho stated that the timeframe for Mn /DOT to vacate right -
of -way is very long. That area has not been included in the green
space calculation. She also stated that getting the property from
Mn/DOT would not be a benefit in the site plan after the retaining
walls are in place.
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Mayor Mertensotto stated that if Council were to assist Moen Leuer
to get the property it would have to be included in the project area.
He stated that staff will make some inquiries.
Councilmember Krebsbach felt that staff should check the definition
of what can be counted as green space as it was discussed in the
Amertech project. If there is not 25% green space, that would affect
the design concept presented tonight. That issue would have to be
addressed and would not be considered resolved tonight.
Councilmember Dwyer stated that it is a little late in the process to
raise the green space issue.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that the Planning
Commission discussed the issue at one of its meetings. In response,
Ms. Brodsho did a green space calculation, and that calculation of
green space is on their plan. The calculation has been checked by
the City Planner for complaince. It does comply with the 25%
requirement.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that for the city to come back later and tell
them they have to change the footprint and size of the building
would be a significant impact.
Ms. Brodsho stated that Moen Leuer is required to provide 25% of
the site in green space. She stated that she has done the calculation
and knows that it complies.
Councilmember Krebsbach responded that the question is what is
counted as green space. That issue that was raised with the
Amertech building, and a precedent has been set.
Public Works Director Danielson stated that green space is defined
in the ordinance. All lawn area is allowed as green space, and 5% of
the 25% green space has to be in the parking lot area.
Councilmember Huber stated that if the City Planner stated that they
are in compliance with the ordinance, the compliance would be
specifically as it relates to landscaping in the parking lot and
everything else.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the city can get feedback from
Mn/DOT about vacating the right -of -way so that Moen Leuer knows
long before the project is approved.
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Councilmember Dwyer stated that the applicant has agreed to a two
foot parapet to screen the roof top units and has agreed to change the
colors. He did not see the need to delay approval of the project.
Councilmember Huber stated that he does not know that a
subcommittee is needed. He suggested instead that the applicant
come back with a drawing showing where the parapet and rooftop
units would be placed and also show the color of the brick.
Councilmember Schneeman stated that Moen Leuer has have come
in good faith, they have worked with staff and have received a
recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission. She felt
that action should be taken this evening.
Councilmember Dwyer moved adoption of Ordinance No. 330, "AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401," granting
rezoning from B -lA to LB -PUD.
Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she would prefer to delay any
action until the final package is before Council, including the rooftop
parapet and the color of the brick.
It was noted that Moen Leuer cannot get a building permit until the
permit issuance is authorized by Council.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the applicants could come back in two
weeks with elevations or profiles showing the parapet and giving
assurance that the heating and air conditioning units on the roof will
not need to be separately screened and will not be seen from at least
Mendota Heights Road.
VOTE ON MOTION
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Mertensotto suggested that Council grant concept approval.
He stated that the applicants can come back, when they are prepared,
to present plans that address the screening of the rooftop units, and
show the samples of the brick that will be used. He also suggested
that the. developers meet with city engineering to discuss grade
elevations to the site from the parking lot, storm water drainage and
utilities. Concept approval this evening will set the footprint for the
single story building, and Council can grant approval to the
conditional use permit for the PUD when the developer is ready to
present the plans to Council.
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Councilmember Huber moved to grant concept approval.
Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 99-15, Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Tom Ademite for
ADEMITE a five foot front yard setback variance to allow expansion of the
existing garage for creation of a mud room at 804 Park Place Drive.
Council also acknowledged associated staff reports.
Mr. Ademite presented the details of his variance request. He stated
that he would like to expand his garage to the north so that he can
add a mud room inside the garage. He stated that he is no longer
planning to add a third stall to his garage, as he had originally
proposed.
Mr. Dick Bjorklund, the contractor for the project, stated that the
access is from Park Place Drive. Mr. Bjorklund showed pictures of
the existing house. There would be a five foot addition on the front
of the garage, which would bring the garage 27 feet from the front
property line. He pointed out that the lot has roads on three sides.
He stated that he looked at 306 properties in the city that have roads
on three sides. This is the only property that has the garage on the
side rather than facing the cul -de -sac, which is a special condition.
Councilmember Schneeman stated that she viewed the site and does
not believe the addition will be noticed when done because it does
not extend to the monuments or pine trees. She pointed out that this
is a very peculiar property, almost like an island.
Mr. Bjorklund pointed out that the City Planner's report states that
there are not many options for garage expansion on the home, which
might be considered a practical difficulty.
Assistant Hollister stated that a five foot addition puts the structure 3
i/2 feet into the front yard setback.
Councilmember Dwyer moved adoption of Resolution No. 99 -15,
"A RESOLUTION GRANTING A FOUR FOOT FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A GARAGE ADDITION AT 804
PARK PLACE DRIVE.," to allow a mud room addition consistent
with the plans presented to the city, on the basis that there is an
identified uniqueness with respect to this lot.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
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Nays: 0
CASE NO. 99 -09, GUSTNER Council acknowledged an application from Mr. Gary Gustner for a
twenty -eight foot rear yard setback variance for a home addition at
1459 Clement Street. Council also acknowledged associated staff
reports.
Mr. Gustner presented the details of his variance request which will
allow a family room addition on the back of his house. His house
was the first house in his addition. After his house was constructed,
a new home was constructed to the west of his lot and was placed at
an angle. Last year his neighbors constructed a family room
addition, and to the rear of his house (on the west side), there is a
sliding glass door and two windows which face the neighbor's
family room. He stated that there is a privacy issue, and he would
like to move the sliding glass door so that he has a view of the
walking path rather than a view of his neighbor's family room.
Expansion to the west would give his family a view to the north and
would change the sight line from the window area. The addition
would allow him to move his sliding glass door to a northern
exposure: He showed Council pictures of the view from his dining
room.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council must take into account that
there is a home in an older subdivision up against a newer
subdivision. He pointed out that but for the fact that the window
area to the rear of his lines up with the windows of the new home he
would not be making the proposed modification.
Assistant Hollister explained that the applicant had originally applied
for a six foot rear yard setback variance and that is what the staff
reviewed. At the Planning Commission, Commissioner Duggan
noted that the ordinance alternatively requires a 30 foot rear yard
setback or 20% of the lot depth.
Mayor Mertensotto felt that the variance should be interpreted
against the 30 foot rear yard requirement.
Councilmember Schneeman moved adoption of Resolution No. 99-
16, "A RESOLUTION GRANTING A TWENTY -EIGHT FOOT
REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A HOME ADDITION
AT 1459 CLEMENT STREET."
Councilmember Dwyer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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LAND ACQUISTION Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director
Danielson regarding possible acquisition of 2401 Lexington Avenue.
The property owner has approached staff to see if there would be any
city interest in acquiring the property, which is adjacent to the Public
Works garage site.
Mayor Mertensotto recommended that Council authorize staff to
have the property appraised. He expressed concern about whether
the property is hooked up to sewer or if there is an on -site system.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that the home is not
hooked up to city sewer.
He stated that the property owner has indicated that he is willing to
sell the property for 125% of the $102,000 assessor's value. The
owner also indicated that he would be willing to pay the taxes due in
1999.
Council directed Public Works Director to retain Blake Davis to
prepare an appraisal on the property.
LIFE ESTATE Council acknowledged a memo from Treasurer Shaughnessy along
with a proposed Life Estate Agreement and draft purchase agreement
for the Art Bourn property located at 1181 Bourn Lane.
Councilmember Huber moved to enter into a purchase agreement for
the purchase of the Arthur Bourn property for $125,000 with a a life
estate.
Councilmember Dwyer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
MAC PROPERTY Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Batchelder
ACQUISITION regarding consideration of an offer to purchase MAC owned
property at 2531 Pilot Knob Road.
Administrator Batchelder informed Council that this issue was
before Council in 1996. Council authorized an appraisal of the site,
and the appraisal was submitted to the MAC, which did not respond.
MAC has had a second appraisal done which gives the city a 50%
discount on the price of the property. MAC has also removed the
house that was located on the property.
The property has some potential for industrial development if it is
combined with the Kreitz property.
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Staff was directed to make a $4,000 counter offer because of the
avigational easement.
COUNCIL WORKSHOPS Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Batchelder
regarding scheduling of a Freeway Road workshop.
Councilmember Huber moved to hold a workshop on Tuesday, April
27, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of meeting with the Freeway
Road consultant.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SPECIAL MEETING Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Batchelder
regarding adjournment to the comprehensive plan workshop
scheduled for April 14 and subsequent adjournment to a workshop to
7:00 p.m. on April 20 for Parks and Recreation Commission
candidate interviews.
Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Administrator
Batchelder stated that Council cannot take formal action at a
workshop, so it could not adjourn the workshop to the Parks and
Recreation Commission interview process.
Mayor Mertensotto suggested that Council call a special meeting for
comprehensive plan. review so that this evening's meeting does not
need to be adjourned to two other meetings.
Councilmember Huber moved to conduct a special meeting on April
14 at 7.30 p.m. for discussion on the draft comprehensive plan, with
subsequent adjournment to commence the April 20 Council meeting
at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing Parks and Recreation
Commission candidates.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before Council,
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Councilmember Krebsbach moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Schneeman seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:04 p.m.
athleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
April 6, 1999
Asphalt Contractor License
Blacktop Driveway Co. Inc.
Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
Concrete /Masonry Contractor License
Steenberg-Watrud Construction, L.L.C.
Excavating Contractor License
Capra's Utilities, Inc.
Danner Landscaping
Specialized Turf, Inc.
Steininger Construction Co. Inc.
Gas Piping Contractor License
Construction Mechanical Services
Metro Gas Installers
HVAC Contractor License.
Construction Mechanical Services
Walter Mechanical Inc.
General Contractor License
Colonna Structural Carpentry
Custom Cuts Home Builders
Tim Franey Detailed Carpentry
Industrial Door Co., Inc.
Drywall/Stucco Contractor License
Yeh-McGrew Construction, Inc.