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1991-09-17 Council minutesPage No. 3112 September 17, 1991 i CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, September 17, 1991 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 Blesener, Cummins, Koch and Smith. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Smith moved adoption of the revised agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the minutes of the September 3, 1991 regular meeting. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 Smith CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the consent calendar for the meeting along with authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgment of the September 10th Park and Recreation Commission meeting. b. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's monthly report for August. c. Adoption of Ordinance No. 280, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AND CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY, INC., REGARDING THE PROVISION OF GEOGRAPHIC NARROWCASTING CAPABILITY," and direction to staff to publish the ordinance in accordance with law. d. Authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to execute the revised Joint Powers Agreement Page No. 3113 September 17, 1991 for increased 1991 recycling funding from Dakota County. e. Adoption of Resolution No. 91 -65, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE BRIDGEVIEW SHORES THIRD ADDITION AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 91, PROJECT NO. 5)." f. Adoption of Resolution No. 91 -66, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR MENDOTA HEIGHTS BUSINESS PARK 2ND ADDITION." g. Adoption of Resolution No. 91 -67, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR MENDOTA HEIGHTS BUSINESS CENTER 4TH ADDITION." h. Authorization for the connection of 1770 Delaware Avenue, West St. Paul, to the City's water system conditioned upon receipt of a $2,343.60 connection charge. i. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated September 17, 1991 and attached hereto. j. Approval of the list of claims dated and totalling $384,021.09. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Council acknowledged a report from the City Administrator regarding selection of an Assistant Fire Chief. Administrator Lawell reviewed the selection process for Council and recommended the appointment of John Neska. Councilmember Blesener moved the appointment of John Neska as Assistant Fire Chief, effective on October 1, 1991, conditioned upon an understanding as to the conditions set forth in the Administrator's report. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Cummins complimented the Fire Department on its annual report to the community. Page No. 3114 September 17, 1991 AIRPORT PLANNING Representatives of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, including Joe Gaspar, MAC Commission member and Nigel Finney, Executive Director, were present to review the Commission's "Preliminary Selection of an Airport Development Concept for the Long Term Comprehensive Plan," report for the Council and audience. Commissioner Gaspar stated that the MAC is holding a series of public meetings, such as this evening's, to update the public on one part of the dual track system, that being the long term expansion of the airport if it stays in its existing location. Mr. Finney explained that the purpose of the discussion is to provide information on the preliminary selection of development Concept 6, construction of a north/south runway and new western terminal facility. He stated that the process began in 1989 with adoption of the Metropolitan Airport Planning Act which required that the Metropolitan Council and MAC provide a recommendation to the legislature in 1996. He further explained that the legislature has retained for themselves the final decision on what direction to take - expansion of the existing facility versus a new airport. The dual track process consists of Metropolitan Council selection of a site for a replacement airport and MAC long-term planning for the existing airport. He stated that it is hoped that a recommendation can be given to the legislature in 1995, in advance of the 1996 deadline, because of the uncertainties which exist for residents of the search area and those surrounding the existing airport. Mr. Finney gave the Council and audience an oral and slide presentation reviewing the report, including existing and projected future airport activity, concepts for airport expansion, evaluation criteria, on and off- airport impacts, and airfield operational criteria. Mr. Finney stated that the committee recommends Concept 6 because it offers operational advantages, increased capacity and independence from the existing runways and further that it offers the best potential for noise mitigation. RECESS WATER STUDY Page No. 3115 September 17, 1991 Responding to questions from Councilmember Cummins, Mr. Finney stated that the reports from MAC and the Metropolitan Council will be used for comparison by the legislature to make a decision on developing the existing airport or replacing it. In the event the legislature decides to stay with the existing facility, concept 6 would be used as the basis for development. He further stated that it is highly unlikely that a new runway would be built in advance of a legislative decision, as it is not likely that they would invest in a runway which would only be used for a few years. Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Mr. Finney stated that runway 422 will need to be extended for overseas flights. Councilmember Cummins asked if there is any legislation for the beginning of land acquisition. Mr. Finney responded that acquisition would not occur until after the legislature makes a decision on expansion/replacement. Mr. Gaspar stated that one element of the recommendation was beyond the year 2020. If the north/south runway is built, it means that the airport will remain where it is and that the north parallel runway is an option beyond the year 2020. With respect to a question from Mayor Mertensotto regarding information on how residents can apply for noise attenuation funding, Mr. Finney responded that the MAC is looking at how to implement the Part 150 programs and anticipates having an administrative process in place by early in 1992. Councilmember Smith was excused at 8:30 P.M. Mayor Mertensotto called a recess at 8:30. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 P.M. Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director Danielson regarding the City water study prepared by HNTB. The purpose of the study was to analyze the City water supply system and make recommendations. Mr. Brian Lamone and Mr. Tom Rosher, HNTB, reviewed their report and recommendations for Council and gave f rom a slide Page No. 3116 September 17, 1991 presentation. Mr. Lamone recommended that the City implement a permanent odd/even sprinkling ban until permanent improvements to the water system are constructed, and that a five mile long 2411 pipe be constructed from the West St. Paul reservoir to the City's water tank. Mayor Mertensotto stated that the engineering staff has the ability to invoke an odd/even ban now. Mr. Lamone responded that many times, between the time a problem is observed and notice of a ban can be given, the level in the tank can drop an awful lot. He pointed out that the tank only stores 2 million gallons of water and that peak usage in the city is 2 million gallons a day. Councilmember Cummins asked whether it would be cheaper to install a parallel pipe which is not accessed by sprinkler systems. Mr. Lamone responded that the recommendation is to install a 24 inch line in addition to what currently exists. Mayor Mertensotto asked if there would be an option to build an additional reservoir as opposed to installing the line. Mr. Lamone responded that the City needs to build a way to get the water to the south part of the City and would need to construct three miles of 24 inch water line to get to the site of a new reservoir. He stated that it has been his experience that the option of an additional reservoir would cost more than what is proposed. Mayor Mertensotto asked if a possibility would be to construct a 24 inch line from the 30 inch line that fills the reservoir, running a transport line to Delaware and Thompson. Mr. Lamone responded that any 24 inch line that would be constructed from the north end of the city towards the south end would help. Mr. Rosher stated that the computer model of the water system will be an interactive design tool for City staff to use to be able to identify where problems exist and the most cost effective solution. Councilmember Blesener moved to accept the report and authorize staff to prepare a report analyzing the recommendations and presenting Page No. 3117 September 17, 1991 options for Council implementation. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 BID AWARD, MENDOTA Council acknowledged a report and tabulation HEIGHTS BUSINESS PARK of bids received for improvements to serve the Mendota Heights Business Park Second Addition (Lennox site). Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 91-68, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER, WATER, STORM SEWER AND STREET CONSTRUCTION TO SERVE MENDOTA HEIGHTS BUSINESS PARK 2ND ADDITION (LENNOX, IMPROVEMENT NO. 9, PROJECT NO. 3),11 awarding the contract to Ryan Contracting, Inc., for their low bid of $83,676. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LANDFILL ABATEMENT Administrative Assistant Batchelder reviewed his report regarding the 1992 funding application for the Dakota County Community Landfill Abatement Program. Councilmember Koch moved adoption of Resolution No. 91-69, "A RESOLUTION SEEKING FUNDING FROM DAKOTA COUNTY FOR CONTINUATION OF COMMUNITY LANDFILL ABATEMENT PROGRAM." Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CDBG PROGRAM Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding the 1992 Community Development Block Grant Program application and the appointment of a council representative to the District Two Review Committee. Council discussed various potential uses for CDBG funding, including hooking up theBeebe area to the high pressure system in West St. Paul, senior citizen housing, a senior citizen community service program, etc. Administrator Lawell suggested that the City at least apply for money for home rehabilitation. Page No. 3118 September 17, 1991 Councilmember Cummins felt that perhaps a program could be created to upgrade properties which owners have allowed to become run down. Staff was directed to review the target issues, compile suggestions from Council, and report back in October. Councilmember Cummins moved to appoint Councilmember Koch as the Council representative on the CDBG District Two Review Committee. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 AIRPORT REUSE TASK Council acknowledged a report from the City FORCE Administrator regarding the newly formed MSP Reuse Task Force. Councilmember Koch moved to appoint Co.uncilmember Cummins as the City representative to the MSP Reuse Task Force, and to designate Mayor Mertensotto and Councilmember Smith as designated alternates. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PENTEL LITIGATION Mayor Mertensotto informed Council that Attorney Moorman has asked that Council schedule time on October 15th to give depositions with respect to the Pentel litigation. It was the consensus that the depositions be scheduled starting at 1:00 P.M. on October 15th at City Hall. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Blesener asked that staff prepare a summary of Park and Recreation Commission meeting attendance. Councilmember Blesener informed Council that she will be absent from the October 1st meeting. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Blesener moved that Page No. 3119 September 17, 1991 the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Koch seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:43 o'clock P.M. 1 /�,) 116411,111111 K thleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL September 17, 1991 Concrete License Creative Concrete of Anoka, Inc. Gas Piping License Kolar, Edward T.-Co., Inc. General Contractors Licenses Beissel, John-Inc. Choice Builders Handy Dan Construction, Inc. FM Building Company, Inc. Porch Living Ryan Plumbing & Heating & A/C, Inc. Suburban Exteriors Heating & A/C Licenses Cool Air Mechanical, Inc. Kolar, Edward T.-Co., Inc. Midwest Equipment Co., Inc. Plaster License Stahnke Plastering Co., Inc.