1996-01-02 Council minutesPage No. 1
January 2, 1996
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, January 2, 1996
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota
Heights, 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 Koch, Krebsbach and Huber and Smith.
AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Koch moved adoption of the revised agenda for the
meeting.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Krebsbach moved approval of the minutes of the October
17, 1995 regular meeting.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1 Koch
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Krebsbach moved approval of the consent calendar for
the meeting, revised to move item f., Ivy Falls Creek Outlot, to the regular
agenda, along with authorization for execution of any necessary
documents contained therein.
a. Adoption of Resolution No. 96 -01, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
1996 CITY DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS."
b. Adoption of Resolution No. 96 -02, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
PLEDGED SECURITIES FOR 1996."
c. Adoption of Resolution No. 96 -03, "RESOLUTION REVOKING
MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS," and Resolution No. 96 -04,
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID
HIGHWAYS."
d. Approval to issue a building permit to Paster Enterprises for
construction of a rear entry door and vestibule at the Snyder Drug Store
and restaurant at the Mendota Plaza.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
IVY FALLS CREEK
OUTLOTS
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e. Adoption of the model Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, to be revised
were appropriate with the City of Mendota Heights inserted as
employer.
f. Authorization for final payment to Dr. John DuBois in the amount of
$1,480.29 for consulting engineering services in conjunction with the
Pentel litigation.
g. Approval of the appointment of Patrick Hollister as Administrative
Intern beginning on January 15, 1996 for a period of six months, at the
pay rate of $11.00 per hour.
h. Acknowledgment of the building activity report for December.
i. Approval of the issuance of cigarette licenses to Mendota Liquor,
Snyder Drug Store #42, S.O.S. Convenient Mart, Somerset Country
Club, Tempco Manufacturing and Twin Cities Stores, Inc. /Oasis
Market.
j. Approval of the List of Licenses dated January 2, 1996 and attached
hereto.
k. Approval of the List of Claims dated January 2, 1996 and totaling
$291,581.47.
1. Acknowledgment of the unapproved minutes of the December 6, 1995
meeting and the approved minutes of the November 15, 1995 NDC -4
special meeting.
Councilmember Koch seconded the motion.
Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director Danielson
regarding transfer of ownership of Outlots A, B, & C, Ivy Falls 2nd
Addition from the Ivy Falls Homeowners' Association to the city.
Councilmember Smith state that she would like to establish why this is a
unique situation, to accept a deed for primarily drainage purposes. She felt
that Council should be very specific as to why it would accept the deed in
this case. She stated that she understands that the city has a very large
easement over the Burrow farm and it is not clear the city would accept a
deed for that, and there are many other areas in the city where the city has
easements. She further stated that she would not like to set a precedent for
accepting land that has a primary purpose for drainage reasons, but this
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case is different because it is a dominant use and because it is owned by a
consortium of home owners. She stated that individual home owners have
very little control over the use of the land in its present setting. She
pointed out that the way the land is currently owned and the way it has
progressed to a larger use for drainage over the years makes it different.
She stated that in this particular case, she does not have a particular
objection to accepting the deed, but wants to make sure this is a unique
situation and Council would not open itself to a barrage of requests from
the owners of property over which drainage easements exist.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that one of the concerns Council has had was
that townhome residents might think that if the city owned the property it
would be patrolled and controlled on call by the Police Department, and
that the property could be somewhat of an attractive. nuisance. He further
stated that the problem the homeowners' association has is that they assess
the members annually about $10 for insurance and taxes, but the big
problem now is the liability insurance which will increase considerably
because of creek improvements. He explained that the Board wants to get
out from underneath the liability insurance. He pointed out that the city
would not take any more land than it needs and the association is saying it
is going to grant title to the city as part of the drainage system.
Councilmember Smith asked whether the city necessarily wants to accept
all of the outlots.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that all of them slope down to
the creek and the slopes are very steep.
Councilmember Smith wanted to be sure that the city is not giving up
rights under the proposal, including rights within the city easements which
must be included in the deed and also she wanted to be sure that the city
reserves those easements under the quit claim deed.
City Attorney Hart stated that the deed can be subject to reservation of the
easements. He further stated that the language on use is extremely broad.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the city does not want to put in trailways or
walkways.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked to what extent the Council should
consider precedent.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that lawsuits were just settled and defended
in order to get the drainage project completed, and stated that he does not
see a problem with accepting the property.
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Councilmember Smith stated that the idea is that the city is agreeing in
good faith to the deed based on current conditions and information
available now, but if something came up that required Council to do
something that is prohibited but deemed prudent, Council would work
with the association to reach agreement. She stated that if the city does
something without the consent of the association, the association would
have a choice to make. She further stated that the point is that she cannot
think of a situation that would be outside of what the city is agreeing to
but if, because the city would like to do something or deemed something
prudent, like putting up a fence, then the association would have the
choice of taking the property back or agreeing to what the city proposes to
do.
Council directed Public Works Director Danielson to review the deed and
existing easements to be sure the city is not giving up any easements.
Council further directed Attorney Hart to contact the association's legal
counsel to rework the deed.
PEACE HOUSE Council acknowledged a memo from Interim Administrator
Batchelder regarding a request from Peace House that the city set aside
$10,000 in 1996 CDBG funding to support the Peace House. Council also
acknowledged a letter and information regarding the Peace House from its
founders, Mr. & Mrs. Francis Shaw. Mr. & Mrs. Shaw were present for
the discussion.
Mr. Shaw stated that he is asking Council's support for the Peach House,
which is a facility proposed to be constructed in Dakota County for men
and women suffering from AIDS. He reviewed the materials he had
submitted and stated that the City of Burnsville has agreed to give
$30,000 from its CDBG funds to support the founding of Peace House.
He quoted from a letter from Lee Smith of the HRA, regarding
expenditures of CDBG funds for low and moderate income housing. He
explained that this is a one time request and that he will not come back to
ask for more money, but that he is asking the Dakota County communities
to respond with love.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he can see why the Shaws are asking for
CDBG funds rather that trying to solicit funding by asking for a levy. He
stated that Lee Smith possibly was not aware that some cities have already
committed their funds like Mendota Heights has. He informed the Shaws
that the city has committed CDBG funds for five years to acquire
sufficient funding for land for a senior housing project of 40 units, and
over and above that, for an additional 25 units as a pilot program for
market rate rental units.
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Mr. Shaw responded that most of the cities have similar projects, and part
of the Peace House program is to try to get a little funding from each
community on a one time basis. He explained that it is very difficult for a
grass roots foundation to get funding.
Mayor Mertensotto asked about private industry, and noted that there will
be a Peace House staff and about a $500,000 operating budget.
Mr. Shaw responded that the budget includes land and building, and it is
very important for grass roots organizations to get community support. He
stated that to get funding from major foundations locally and nationally, it
is important to get community support. He informed Council that
Mendota Heights is the second community he has appeared before -
Burnsville was the first. Responding to a question from Mayor
Mertensotto, he stated that Peace House is being started by private
individuals not connected with an organization that is branching out.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council is fully aware of what is going on
in the world and until research is done to find a cure for the AIDS virus, it
will continue. He stated that the Peace House is a very worthy cause but
the city has already committed its CDBG allocation and does not have
money available.
Councilmember Smith stated that Council is in a difficult time with the
existing project because this is the final year of the project. She stated that
it appears that the land acquisition costs could e very close to what has
been committed and this in the final year of commitment to the project,
but it is also the year that the project will come to fruition. She informed
Mr. Shaw that until the city's costs for the project are known, it would be
very hard to divert any CDBG funds.
Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto about what support has
been given by Dakota County Social Services, Mr. Shaw stated that he has
submitted a letter of support from them and they are supporting Peach
House through word of mouth. He stated that there will be a formal
contract with Social Services after Peace House is up and running, and that
he has looked at all areas of possible funding from Dakota County but the
only one available is CDBG.
Mayor Mertensotto asked if the county is willing to commit tax payer
funds rather than CDBG funds.
Mr. Shaw responded that it is not, but CDBG guidelines specify that
funding can be used for people with AIDS.
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Councilmember Koch asked if there is a possibility that the city can
consider the request again after it is known how much of the city's CDBG
allocation is left after the senior housing commitment.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that Council could take the request under
advisement and Mr. Shaw can come back after he has appeared before the
other communities. He stated that he would also like to see Peace House
get some private funding and get its classification from the IRS.
Councilmember Koch asked what the financing will be next year after
Peace House has start up money. Mr. Shaw responded that Peace House
will get reimbursement from the county through Medicare, etc., similar to
nursing home costs.
Councilmember Smith asked what some of the other sources of funding
are. Mr. Shaw responded that funding will be from private organizations
and fund raising events.
Mrs. Barbara Shaw stated that the AIDS statistics given to Council do not
reflect that there are three Mendota Heights residents currently living with
HIV and AIDS. She stated that she really appreciates that Councilmember
Koch invited them to return to Council. She informed Council that one of
the Peace House missions is education, and that Peace House just received
a donation from St. Thomas Becket congregation in Eagan. Responding to
a question from Councilmember Huber regarding existing facilities, she
stated that facilities which offer the same services are Hope House in
Stillwater, Florida House in Minneapolis, Samaritan House in
Minneapolis, and one that the Franciscans will open this spring in St. Paul.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council will look at where CDBG funding
stands after the senior project is completed. He stated that the planning
applications will be considered by the Planning Commission in January.
Interim Administrator Batchelder stated that the HRA is currently in the
process of wrapping up acquisition, and public improvements are also
eligible for CDBG, and Council will have a better idea of what city costs
will be some time in the spring. He informed the Shaws that Council will
take a look at the CDBG needs and perhaps some money will be available
for Peace House.
Interim Administrator Batchelder informed Council that the HRA has
indicated that the city can amend its application later this year for 1996.
ACTING MAYOR
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Mayor Mertensotto expressed Council's appreciation to the Shaws for
coming and sharing information on the project and extended Council's best
wishes for success.
Councilmember Smith asked the timing for Peace House.
Mr. Shaw responded that he would like to be ready to start operating by
November of 1996, and that he is working with the Alina Health system
foundation and it is possible that good funding will be received from the
foundation. He stated that funding is needed by late August or September
to build a new structure. He stated that building new is less costly than
renovating an existing structure, and informed Council that Peace House is
only allowed to take care of four people at one time under foster care. He
stated that the average stay is three months each, and it is not just the
people who have AIDS but also for their families and friends as well.
Mayor Mertensotto nominated Councilmember Smith to continue to serve
as Acting Mayor for 1996.
Councilmember Huber moved to appoint Councilmember Smith as Acting
Mayor for 1996.
Councilmember Koch seconded the motion.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Council acknowledged a memo from the City Clerk regarding
appointment of an Official Newspaper for 1996.
Councilmember Koch moved to designate the Southwest Review as the
City's Official Newspaper for 1996.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DAKOTA COUNTY Council acknowledged a memo from Interim Administrator Batchelder
LEAGUE POLICIES the Dakota County League of Government's proposed legislative policies.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he is somewhat concerned that the city is a
member of the AMM and LMC and both have legislative policies. He
stated that if he were a legislator he would be concerned about where all of
the organizations are coming from. He wondered what coordination there
is between the organizations.
Interim Administrator Batchelder responded that the Dakota County
League is an ad hoc group of elected officials in Dakota County who have
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taken over the annual Dakota County Administrators' breakfast meetings.
He stated that the group meets once a year to present Dakota County
specific policies to the legislators.
Mayor Mertensotto asked if there is an attempt to get some sanctioning
and represent the consensus of all the governments in the county. He
stated that the city makes annual contributions to the LMC and they have
legislative staff and lobbyists to convey the thoughts of the cities to the
legislature. He pointed out that the League also gives the cities weekly
updates on legislative actions.
Councilmember Koch stated that she understands that the Dakota County
League is a forum for city and county officials and anyone of the Council
could be on the committees. She further stated that she receives
communications each year asking if she wishes to sign up for a committee
and that she has attended the breakfasts in the past.
Councilmember Smith felt that the legislative proposals seem more
focused and would concentrate on Dakota County legislative
representatives.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that it is a volunteer organization that started out
with administrators and managers meeting together. He pointed out that it
is not a sanctioned organization.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she has no issue with the group but
as groups such as this emerge it is important to know who all step forward
as representing Dakota County. She stated that Council should look at
where it wants to focus its attention, and if the Dakota County League is
speaking for Dakota County communities they are speaking for Mendota
Heights whether Council wants them to or not. She asked that an analysis
be made of the various groups to see how they align with Mendota Heights
positions.
Councilmember Smith responded that part of the analysis should be
whether Mendota Heights is actually represented or if it should be aligned
with a different group.
Councilmember Krebsbach expressed concern that the city is losing its
voice and the larger cities in Dakota County are speaking for Mendota
Heights.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the transportation policy recommends
developing funding options for I -35E over the river by increasing the
metro area sales tax and a five cent indexed gas tax increase, or an increase
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in the metro area tax plus extension of the sales tax to gasoline, and both
of the proposals are legislative funding matters which are funding issues
all of a sudden coming in as a transportation policy.
Councilmember Krebsbach pointed out that Council opposed the proposal
for sales tax on gasoline in last year's AMM policies.
Interim Administrator Batchelder stated that the League of Cities and
AMM are organizations the city belongs to and pays fees to and they have
a formal process of committees developing draft policies followed by a
business meeting in the fall to discuss and vote on the following year's
policies. The Dakota County group is not as formal, and it its letter to
Senator Neuville, they describe themselves and who they consist of and
their reasons for forming. He stated that the matter is on this evening's
agenda because the group has come up with draft policies and this is
Council's opportunity to comment. He stated that the Dakota County
League does not have a formal policy adoption meeting, and that their
letter and proposed policies were received late in December with notice
that there would be a meeting in late January. They asked for comments
by December 29, but Council does not have to take a stance on the
policies.
Mayor Mertensotto asked if the city is paying a fee and if it is a member.
Interim Administrator Batchelder responded that the city is not a member
and he did not believe there is a membership fee. He stated that
invitations to the January 5 Dakota County League meeting were
distributed with a recent Friday News. He informed Council that when the
group was started in 1993, they asked if they city wanted to participate
and his recollection was that Council declined.
Mayor Mertensotto and Councilmember Krebsbach felt that the
organization should show its membership on its letterhead.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked by what authority the organization
speaks as the Dakota County governments, particularly if there is no
membership listed on the letterhead.
Mayor Mertensotto asked by whose authority the group calls itself the
Dakota County League of Governments. He was concerned that someone
will come along in the fixture and say Mendota Heights did not object to
the proposed policies.
Councilmember Huber stated that whether Council takes a stand on the
issues or not, it should sent a letter to the city's legislative representatives
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that Mendota Heights is not a member and will continue to contact them
regarding issues that affect Mendota Heights. He stated that in this way
Council will know that its positions on issues is being made clear to the
city's representatives.
Councilmember Koch stated that it might be a good idea to follow
Councilmember Huber's recommendation. She stated that when she
attended the meeting two years ago, it was more of a situation where
everyone just talked to each other. She felt that it would be appropriate to
send a letter to Commissioner Bataglia (Dakota County League of
Government's President), stating Council's concerns on these types of
organizations and that the Council does not always agree.
Councilmember Krebsbach felt that this is a group gaining strength and
Council should pay attention to it.
It was suggested that the city communicate to the League that Mendota
Heights is not a member and the League does not represent the city's
views.
Councilmember Smith stated that it would be implied that the city is a
member and if Council does not respond to the League, it must take the
1 time to respond to the city's legislatures and take a stand on the issues.
Councilmember Huber stated that Council could send a letter to the
legislators with respect to the issues Council disagrees with. He stated that
Council does not know if the League is going to pass the policy
recommendations this time, so it may be better to wait until action has
been taken and then notify the representatives.
Councilmember Smith felt that Council should take its own position on
issues, not agreeing or disagreeing with the Dakota County League's
issues. She asked who selected the four policy categories and whether
they are particular to Dakota County at this time.
Interim Administrator Batchelder responded that the policies in the
document were policies where the City Administrators' group was asked
to come up with a list of issues they thought would be current for the
coming legislative session and those issues that they thought would not be
divisive. He explained that each individual City Administrator that had
raised a potential coming issue was asked to draft a policy and the notice
was sent to each of the cities in Dakota County, and a meeting was
scheduled for January 5.
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Councilmember Smith asked if it can be inferred by silence that the airport
is not an issue.
Interim Administrator Batchelder responded that there is an unwritten
agreement that the cities cannot agree on airport issues, therefore there will
not be a policy.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she would like to have an inventory
of groups that are coming forth as representing Dakota County and then
decide which of them Council would like to participate in.
Mayor Mertensotto responded that the city does not know how many
umbrella groups there are and that there have always been meetings
between elected officials in Dakota County and elected legislators, but
never under a banner such as the Dakota County League of Governments.
Councilmember Huber suggested that Council take a stand and respond to
the group but tell them that what the organization should do is include in
its letterhead which cities are active members.
Mayor Mertensotto pointed out that the policies are draft policies and
Council does not know the extent to which they will change.
Councilmember Huber felt that as a minimum Council should send a letter
saying that the group's name is misleading and their letterhead should
show who the group represents.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he would not support either option one or
two to provide added funding as a solution to I -35E problems but would
support the stance against the livable wage act as it would be a real
disadvantage to new businesses.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she does not know that the city
should be put in a position to take a position on all of the issues and
further that she did not know that every issues must come before a city
council. She stated that because some group has decided on four issues
does not mean the Council should take a stand on them, although
individual Council members can certainly take a stand.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the only time the City Council should take a
stand is when it directly affects city business, otherwise they become
general political matters. He asked Interim Administrator Batchelder to
find out which legislators will be attending the meeting and send a copy of
the letter (which will be sent to the Dakota County League) to them.
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Councilmember Smith stated that she feels the ethics issue directly affects
council members and the livable wage act could affect the city because it
could dictate what wages businesses must pay in the community.
Interim Administrator Batchelder stated that he does not think the
organization is asking Council to take absolute positions this evening, but
rather the information was presented in the agenda as an invitation to the
meeting and to allow Council the opportunity to express its views on the
proposed policies. He stated that the intent of the breakfast meeting is to
provide an open forum for Dakota County elected officials to meet with
there legislators, although action may be taken on the proposed issues.
Councilmember Smith responded that the legislators will be influenced by
what they hear at the meeting. Mayor Mertensotto stated that by default
Mendota Heights is being thrown into it.
Councilmember Huber suggested sending a letter to Commissioner
Bataglia as President to: 1) express appreciation for the opportunity to give
input even though the city is not an active member, but based on the name
selected for the group, the letter should define the membership. He stated
that Council can either make no comment on the issues or comment on
some of them.
Councilmember Koch stated that the breakfast meeting is this Friday
morning. She felt that Interim Administrator Batchelder should call
Commissioner Bataglia and express how Council feels, let her know of
Council's concerns and inform her that although Council is not taking any
type of stand it would like to be informed on what happens.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that the Council members are elected
representatives and if they are going to take a stand on the issues, they
should have some input from constituents.
Staff was directed to fax a letter to Commissioner Bataglia, followed -up
by a phone call, expressing: 1.) Council's concern over the name
identification of the organization, which implies that all municipalities in
Dakota County are members of the League; 2.) that Mendota Heights is
not a member and Council declines to take a position on the four issues
that will be under consideration on January 5; 3.) that Council would like
to know what positions are taken on the issues on January 5 and which
legislators were present; and, 4.) Council's recommendation that the
official letterhead of the organization list each member city so that
everyone knows which communities are represented.
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BLOCK GRANT Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from Interim Administrator
Batchelder regarding the city's 1996 Community Development Block
Grant funds.
It was the consensus to direct Interim Administrator Batchelder to contact
the HRA for appropriate language changes.
Councilmember Smith felt that the grant proposal should reflect 65 units
of elderly housing but state that only 40 of the units will be subsidized.
She also stated that she would like to make sure that the project will be
done without compromising traffic patterns and that sufficient area is left
to extend South Plaza Drive or reroute traffic through the area in the
future.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that staff has instructed the
HRA engineers to design a street that has a curve such that the street could
be extended over T.H. 110 at some future time. He further stated that at
the last discussion on the senior housing facility, city engineering was
directed to do the engineering for the project.
Mayor Mertensotto directed staff to let the HRA know that this is a vital
concern and that the HRA should make sure it has acquired sufficient
property and at the right location.
Councilmember Smith asked whether the city should ask for right -of -way.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that the HRA is going to plat
public access and will dedicate the portion that is part of the facility. He
stated that he will contact Mn/DOT about the land north of the facility.
He further stated that when staff does the feasibility report they will
address the matter and work with Mn /DOT on an agreement.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that the right -of -way should be shown on the
drawings.
Councilmember Koch moved adoption of Resolution No. 96 -05,
"RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 DAKOTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING," with
revisions.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Staff was directed to ask Kari Gill when the HRA will know what the
project costs will be.
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COUNCIL Council acknowledged a memo from the City Clerk recommending
COMPENSATION increases in compensation for the Mayor and Councilmembers.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council has not even considered adjusting
compensation since 1986 and the city has now grown to the size and
amount of work where there are many more outside meetings that Council
should or must attend on behalf of the city. Additionally, he stated that
just the amount of time that must be spent keeping up with the reading
Council must do has grown considerably. He pointed out that while
serving on the Council is a community service, Council should not take
the position year after year that there should be no compensation increase.
He informed the audience that it is recommendation be increased from
$2,400 to $3,600 per year for Councilmembers and from $3,600 to $4,800
for the Mayor. He explained that no increases can be effective until
January 1, 1997.
Councilmember Smith stated that increasing compensation is a difficult
subject and the fact that the Council has not had an increase for 10 years or
even addressed the subject speaks to the fact that the primary reason for
being on the Council is not to make money. She noted that the
recommendation represents about a 4% increase over the last 10 years, but
by increasing the compensation in one step rather than annually Council
has saved the city approximately $30,000.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that if residents object to an increase,
there is certainly much time before the increases would be proposed in the
1997 budget. She felt Council is satisfied with its compensation but at
some point some City Council must address the issue.
Councilmember Huber stated that he cannot support so large an increase
and that his concern is that salary increases should not be based the fact
perhaps that some other Council should have taken action.
It was pointed out that the Mayor and Council members do not receive
reimbursement for mileage or expenses.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that she is certainly willing to table the
matter to the next meeting so that residents have the opportunity to call
City Hall or the Council members and express any objections they may
have.
Further discussion was tabled to January 16.
AIRPORT DEPARTURE Council acknowledged a memo from Interim Administrator Batchelder
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PROCEDURES regarding crossing procedures during non - simultaneous departure periods
at MSP. Council also acknowledged the minutes of the November 17,
1995 MASAC Operations Committee meeting, the City of Eagan's
proposed tower order language, and a Noise Analysis for Redistribution of
Non - Simultaneous Flight Tracks on Runway 11L (Eagan- Mendota
Heights Corridor Revised Procedures) prepared by Howard Needles
Tammen for the MAC.
Mayor Mertensotto reviewed the Commission's recommendation that
Proposal #1 in the Howard Needles report be implemented.
Mayor Mertensotto suggested that staff the City of Eagan that Council
politely turns down Eagan's recommendation and state that Council is
going to ask MAC to proceed with the proposal that has been evaluated.
He stated that the point is that while Eagan says that aircraft over flights
affect 50% of its residents, the fact is that they are not noise impacted. He
stated that since Eagan is only five to seven miles from the airport there
will certainly be planes flying over it.
It was the consensus to direct Interim Administrator Batchelder to send a
letter to Eagan's Assistant Administrator Hohenstein to advise him that the
matter was discussed and that the City Council supports Proposal #1 in the
Howard Needles report. It was further directed that Interim Administrator
Batchelder submit the response to the MASAC Operations Committee at
its January 17 meeting.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before Council, Councilmember
Krebsbach moved that the meeting be adjourned to closed session for
discussion of pending litigation.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Kathleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
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Garvey Construction, Inc.
Johnny Masonry, Inc. *4
Kelleher Construction,.xInc.
Poured Foundations, Inc.
Simon Bros. Cement Co.
Viking Concrete & Masonry, Inc.
Charles Zwinger
Excavating Contractor License
Andretta Brothers
Carl Bolander & Sons Co.
Bollig & Sons Inc.
Carlson Sewer Co., Inc.
Danner Landscaping & Sales
Fogerty Excavating, Inc.
Kuper Excavating Co.
LeRoux Excavating, Inc.
Specialized Turf, Inc.
Sun Excavating, Inc.
Weierke Trenching & Excavating
Gas Piping-Contractor License
Air Conditioning Associates, Inc.
Area Mechanical, Inc.
A. Binder & Son, Inc.
Boehm's Inc.
Burnsville Heating & A/C Inc.
Egan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Erickson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Inc.
Fireplace Specialist
Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating Co.
Harris Contracting Co.
Hinding Heating, Air & Elec., Inc.
J & H Gas Services Inc.
Kleve Heating & A/C, Inc.
LaFond Plumbing, Inc.
Western Steel Erection, Inc.
D3Zjmall Contractor License
Berg Drywall, Inc.
Custom Drywall, Inc.
Donald Goodroad Drywall
K & P Drywall
Pro Drywall, Inc.
Zimmerman Stucco & Plaster, Inc.
Charles Zwinger, Inc.
Sion Contractor License
Nordquist Sign Company
Suburban Lighting, Inc.
Rubbish Hauler Contractor License
Aagard Environmental Services
Action Disposal System, Inc./BFI
Highland Sanitation & Recycling
Krupenny & Sons Disposal Service, Inc.
Waste Management - Savage
Landscape/Tree Service Contractor License
Blaeser Landscape Design & Construction