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1995-01-03 Council minutesPage No. 4259 January 3, 1995 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 3, 1995 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. OATH OF OFFICE The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Mertensotto, who was re- elected to a two -year term at the November 8 City Election, and to Councilmembers Koch and Smith, who were re- elected to four -year terms. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Mertensotto, Councilmembers Huber, Koch and Smith. Councilmember Krebsbach had notified Council that she would be absent. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Smith moved adoption of the revised agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Koch moved approval of the minutes of the November 15, 1994 regular meeting. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilmember Huber moved approval of the minutes of the December 6, 1994 regular meeting. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilmember Smith stipulated that her approval relates to that part of the meeting which she attended. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Koch moved approval of the consent calendar for the meeting, revised to delete item 6d, mileage reimbursement rate increase, and to move item 6e, water tower reconditioning, to the regular agenda, along with authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Adoption of Resolution No. 95 -01, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1995 CITY DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS." b. Adoption of Resolution No. 95 -02, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PLEDGED SECURITIES FOR 1995." Page No. 4260 January 3, 1995 c. Adoption of Resolution No. 95-03, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995 DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING." d. Acknowledgment of the unapproved minutes of theNDC-4 meeting held on December 7, 1994. e. Acknowledgment of the Code Enforcement monthly report for December. f. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated January 3, 1995 and attached hereto. g. Approval of the list of claims dated January 3, 1995 and totaling $298,780.10. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 WATER TOWER Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director Danielson regarding the status of the water tower reconditioning project. Mayor Mertensotto stated that the tank was designed and acquired about 16 years ago from Pittsburg Des Moines and it was always the city's understanding that it would have to be repainted in the future at a cost of $175,000 to $180,000. He stated that this is the only hydro-pillar tank that has vertical flutes, which were installed to cover the buckling of the outer skin of the tank. He informed the audience that this was a concern when the tank was built and it is his understanding that Pittsburg Des Moines recommended and paid for the decorative strips as the result of the city's engineering study. He stated that the estimated cost for painting and reconditioning the tank is $600,000 - the flutes increase the cost by about $60,000 for painting and sandblasting. Mayor Mertensotto recommended that Council direct the Public Works Director to send a certified letter, over the Mayor's signature, summarizing the information on the tank to the President of Pittsburg Des Moines asking for a response in thirty days. He stated that the city should not have to live with the problem to the extent that the reconditioning cost is substantially greater because of the tank defects. He pointed out that Pittsburg Des Moines may want to Page No. 4261 January 3, 1995 bid on the project and they should be given the opportunity to response since the tank was their workmanship. Councilmember Smith Moved to direct staff to prepare a letter over Councilmember Smith moved that Dr. Thaddeus Chao be appointed as the City Health Officer for 1995. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Council acknowledged a letter from Lillie Suburban Newspapers requesting that the South -West Review be appointed as the official city newspaper for 1995. Councilmember Koch moved that the South -West Review be appointed as the official city newspaper for 1995. Councilmember Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 NDC -4 REPRESENTATIVES The Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Lawell regarding appointment of two representatives to the NDC -4. Councilmember Smith moved that Councilmember Huber be reappointed as the Council representative and Mike Sokol as citizen representative to serve on the Northern Dakota County Cable Communications Commission for two -year terms effective January, 1995 through January, 1997. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto's signature to be directed to the President of Pittsburg Des Moines and asking for a response within thirty days. Councilmember Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ACTING MAYOR Mayor Mertensotto recommended that Councilmember Smith be appointed as Acting Mayor for 1995. Councilmember Huber moved to appoint Councilmember Smith to serve as Acting Mayor during any absences of the Mayor in 1995. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 HEALTH OFFICER Council acknowledged a memo from City Administrator Lawell informing Council that Dr. Thaddeus Chao has agreed to again serve, without compensation, as the city's health officer for 1995. Councilmember Smith moved that Dr. Thaddeus Chao be appointed as the City Health Officer for 1995. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Council acknowledged a letter from Lillie Suburban Newspapers requesting that the South -West Review be appointed as the official city newspaper for 1995. Councilmember Koch moved that the South -West Review be appointed as the official city newspaper for 1995. Councilmember Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 NDC -4 REPRESENTATIVES The Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Lawell regarding appointment of two representatives to the NDC -4. Councilmember Smith moved that Councilmember Huber be reappointed as the Council representative and Mike Sokol as citizen representative to serve on the Northern Dakota County Cable Communications Commission for two -year terms effective January, 1995 through January, 1997. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Page No. 4262 January 3, 1995 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MOSQUITO CONTROL Mr. Dave French, Supervisor for the Dakota County Division of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, and Pete Whebbe, foreman for field activities in Mendota Heights, gave a video tape and oral presentation on the mosquito control program in Dakota County. Mr. French responded to Council questions regarding how program success is measured and what benefit the city receives from the tax dollars which go to the program. Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Mr. Whebbe informed Council that the DNR has not allowed Mosquito Control to treat the Gun Club Lake for the last two years, even though it is a mosquito breeding area. Mr. French stated that his agency is currently renegotiating its contract with the DNR and, hopefully, will be allowed to treat the lake. Mayor Mertensotto asked Mr. French to inform the DNR that the City Council posed the question and wants to know what will be done. He asked Mr. French to inform the city in writing what he finds out about Gun Club Lake treatment. PRIMENET Council acknowledged a letter from Dale Glowa, Senior Vice President of United Properties, requesting consideration of a design modification for the PrimeNet facility to allow Dryvit material to be used in the entrance way of the PrimeNet building. Council also acknowledged an associated memo from the City Administrator. Mr. Glowa informed Council that approval of the use of Dryvit material on a 40 by 28 foot area in the entrance area of the building will mitigate a design problem. He explained that he cannot use the curved fabricated metal panels which the plan called for and stated that United Properties has had excellent success with Dryvit. Responding to Council questions, he stated that the color of the Dryvit will match the other colors in the building and that it is a durable material which requires painting in ten to fifteen years. He stated that he will use the best paint available for the Dryvit application. After discussion, Councilmember Koch moved to approve a design modification for the PrimeNet building to allow aluminum composition panels in the front entry area to be replaced with Dryvit in an area with approximate dimensions of 28 feet by 40 feet. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page No. 4263 January 3, 1995 MENDOTA HOMES Council acknowledged a draft developer's agreement and easement agreement for the Mendota Homes P.U.D. Mayor Mertensotto informed Council that the developer, John Mathern, had contacted him for clarification of the due date for payment of the park contribution and purchase price for Outlot B, and that he informed Mr. Mathern that the amounts would be due upon execution of the final plat. He further stated that he had informed Mr. Mathern that the developer's agreement would receive only limited discussion this evening and that he would be notified immediately if any Council members had concerns over the agreement. Mayor Mertensotto stated that he feels that the easement to be dedicated to the city over Outlot B should be identified as a conservation easement rather than scenic easement. Attorney Hart suggested that the developer's agreement should include language that provides an enforcement mechanism for the city and also that the city may want to enter into an agreement with the homeowners' association with respect to removal of the underbrush. He stated that Mr. Mathern could sign that document on behalf of the association since he is in control of the association right now. Mayor Mertensotto stated that the association will be required to brush out the wooded area at least three times a year, and if it is not done the city could contract for the maintenance and bill the association. Attorney Hart responded that as the agreement is written it does not bind the home owners' association. Mayor Mertensotto suggested that Attorney Hart contact Mr. Mathern's legal counsel. Public Works Director Danielson stated that a public hearing on proposed vacation of Mendota Heights Road excess right -of -way had been published for this evening. He asked that Council continue the hearing to January 17, when Mr. Mathern plans to discuss his final plat and final PUD plan. Page No. 4264 January 3, 1995 Councilmember Huber moved to continue the vacation hearing to January 17 at 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Huber moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:47 o'clock P.M. �-� D om; > M 4,,,-a,- M. Swanson City Clerk ENVIMN Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL January 3, 1995 Asphalt Contractor License Asphalt Driveway Co. J.W. Asphalt Construction Masonry Contractor License A & B Cement Construction Inc. Andretta Brothers D*& S Cement Co. Inc. Mike Boettcher Construction Concrete Systems Inc. H.W. Cook & Sons Hi -Tech Floors, Inc. Kelleher Construction Inc. B.R. Moline Masonry Inc. Poured Foundations Inc. Simon Bros. Cement Co. Valley Cement Co., Inc. Viking Concrete & Masonry Charles Zwinger Inc. Excavation Contractor License Belair Builders Inc. Carlson Sewer Co. Commercial Utilities Inc. Danner Landscaping KCI Construction Kuper Excavating Co. LeRoux Excavating Inc. Joe Miller Excavating Plymouth Plumbing Rauchwarter Inc. Rumpca Sewer & Water Inc. Scherff Inc. Thompson Plumbing United Water & Sewer Co. Vanderhoff Excavating Inc. Voson Plumbing Inc. Weierke Trenching & Excavating Co. General Contractors License Action Overhead Garage Door Advance Construction (Paster Enterprises) Brin Northwestern Glass Robert Carr &Associates, Inc. Century Fence Co. B.L. Dalsin Roofing KMH Erectors, Inc. Kraus - Anderson Construction M & N Structures Inc. McPhillips Bros Roofing PCL Construction Petroleum Maintenance Co. Welsh construction Corp. Western Steel Erection Inc. ..e` Gas Piping Contractor License Allied Fireside Inc. Apollo Heating & Venilating Corp. Area Mechanical Earl Arneson Jr. Heating & A/C Bonfe's Plumbing Burnsville Heating & A/C Controlled Air Paul Falz Co. Fireplace Specialist Five Star Plumbing Inc. Fredrickson Heating & A/C Genz -Ryan Plumbing & Heating Hinding Heating & A/C Inc. Kleve Heating & A/C Martens /Sammon Heating Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors Inc. Owens Services Corporation PBBS Equipment Corp. Plymouth Plumbing R.H. Heating & A/C Ron's Mechanical Inc. Sedgwick Heating & A/C Standard Heating & A/C Co. Thompson Plumbing Corp. Valley Aire Inc. Yale Incorporated HVAC Contractors License Apollo Heating & Venilating Corp. Area Mechanical Inc. Earl Arneson Jr. Heating & A/C- Boehm Heating Co. Burnsville Heating & A/C Inc. Controlled Air Paul Falz Co. Fredrickson Heating & A/C Inc. Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating Co. Harris Air Systems Company Hinding Heating, Air & Elec. Inc. Home Energy Center Kleve Heating & A/C Krinkie Heating & A/C Martens/Sammon Heating & A/C Master Mechanical Inc. Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors Inc. Owens Services Corporation R.H. Heating & A/C Inc. Ron's Mechanical Inc. Sedgwick Heating & A/C Snelling Co. Standard Heating & A/C Co. Sylvander Heating, Inc. Valley Aire Inc. Vogt Heating & A/C Wenzel Heating & A/C Yale Incorporated Drywall /Plaster Contractor License Dexter Drywall Hays Drywall J & J Enterprises Drywall Inc. K & P Drywall Pro Drywall Inc. Charles Zwinger Inc. Sign Contractor License SignArt Suburban Lighting Inc. Rubbish Haulers License Aagard Sanitation All-Star Disposal BFI/Action Disposal Systems Krupenny & Sons Disposal Service Mendota Heights Rubbish Service Traingle Rubbish Cigarette License D.V.M. Inc. Employee Party Club/Tempco Mfg. Somerset Country Club SOS Convenient Mart Twin Cities Stores