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1990-02-06 Council minutesPage No. 2714 February 6 , 1990 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, February 6, 1990 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 Anderson, Blesener, Cummins and Hartmann. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the minutes of the January 16, 1990 regular meeting with corrections. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the consent calendar for the meeting along with authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the January 23rd Planning Commission meeting. b. Acknowledgment of the Code Enforcement monthly report for January. C. Acknowledgment of the Police Department annual report for 1989. d. Acknowledgment of quotations received and authorization for issuance of purchase orders to Grossman Chevrolet for $14,400 for a 1990 3/4 ton four wheel drive pick- up truck and a purchase order to LaHaas Corporation for $1,892 for a plow for the Parks Department. e. Authorization to increase the mileage reimbursement rate to 26 cents per mile. Page No. 2715 February 6 , 1990 f. Authorization for the purchase of two 1990 Chevrolet Caprice squad cars from Viking Chevrolet in accordance with the Ramsey County-St. Paul joint purchasing bid, at a cost of $25,620.28. g. Adoption of Resolution No. 90-03, "A RESOLUTION REVISING SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, ENGINEERING, BUILDING AND POLICE SERVICES." h. Approval of the permanent appointment of Kevin Batchelder as Administrative Assistant. i. Approval of the certification of Lot 3, Block 2, South Ridge Addition as non- conservation land to allow its sale under tax forfeiture proceedings. j. Adoption of Resolution No. 90-04, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PRECINCT POLLING PLACES." k. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated February 6, 1990 and attached hereto. 1. Approval of the List of Claims dated February 6, 1990 and totalling $399,755.17. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PROCLAMATION Councilmember Hartmann moved that the week of March 4-11, 1990 be proclaimed "Volunteers of America Week." Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMENDATION Mayor Mertensotto commended Police Chief Delmont on his recent presentation to the Rotary Club on the DARE program. BIKE TRAIL COMPLAINT The Council acknowledged a letter from Mike and Susan Bosivich, 1796 Trail Road, regarding construction of a bike trail on the north side of Marie Avenue between Dodd and Victoria. Council also acknowledged an associated report from Public Works Director Danielson. Page No. 2716 February 6 , 1990 Mrs. Bosivich, present for the discussion, expressed her objection to locating the trail on the north side of the street. She informed Council that besides causing the removal of pine trees, the trail construction would disrupt their sprinkler system and a retaining wall will be necessary. She stated seven houses would be affected on the north side of the street as opposed to four houses on the south side and suggested that a trail traversing the driveways would be dangerous. She pointed out that the in-place trail traverses from south to north and then back to the south. She asked that a cost study be done and expressed concern about underground cables, how long the construction will take, and what a proposed retaining wall will look like. Responding to a suggestion from Mayor Mertensotto that the Bosivichs' meet with staff, Dr. Bosivich stated that they have already met with Tom Knuth and have brought their concerns to Jim Danielson's attention and nothing has been resolved. Councilmember Anderson pointed out that the staff memo indicated that the City does not need an easement to construct the trail as proposed. If the memo is accurate, it appears that the Bosivichs' have undertaken to have part of their sprinkler system put into the City's boulevard. Mrs. Bosivich responded that her abstract shows no easement along Marie. Councilmember Anderson stated that there is a park on the north side of Marie and if the path were built on the south side, children would have to cross two streets to get to the park. Councilmember Blesener pointed out that the trail is already in place on the north side from Victoria Avenue to the I-35E bridge. Mr. Al Anderson, 721 Marie, expressed concern over safety. He felt that if children cross the street (to get from one trail section to another) an accident will be inevitable. Page No. 2717 February 6 , 1990 Councilmember Anderson responded that it makes no sense to have the trail cross back and forth, but in this area the north trail lines up with Valley Park. He pointed out that when the referendum was approved it was clearly manifest that was where the trail would be. Councilmember Blesener stated that the concerns expressed by the Bosivichs' and Mr. Anderson are issues Council will have to deal with in countless areas of the City. The City will have to remove trees and sprinkler systems and change property contours all over the City. Dr. Bosivich asked if the City will ascertain that the existing quality of the yards will be maintained. He informed Council that when the sewer was installed he had to replace his sod even though the City had said it would do the replacement. Mrs. Bosivich asked who will be responsible if someone is injured on the trail by someone backing out of a driveway. Councilmember Anderson responded that the liability in any incident depends on all of the circumstances involved at the time. It was pointed out by Councilmember Blesener that the trail will loop down to the I-35E underpass which is already in place. She also stated that the trail is in place on the south side of Marie from Lexington to Victoria. Councilmember Cummins felt that staff should be given direction that the trail should be constructed on the north side of Marie and beyond that point, it would be well for staff to meet with the Bosivichs to address their concerns. Mayor Mertensotto agreed, stating that if there are things that can be done to mitigate what the residents consider problem areas, staff will try to do so. Councilmember Blesener suggested that staff spend more time with the residents to discuss the retaining wall and aesthetics. Public Works Director Danielson responded that the wall was included so that the City would not have to go onto the Bosivich property. The City could instead regrade their property if this is the Bosivichs' preference. Page No. 2718 February 6 , 1990 It was Council consensus that the trail be constructed on the north side of the street and that engineering staff should contact Dr. & Mrs. Bosivich and report back to Council. CASE NO. 89-40, FRYE Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application from Mr. & Mrs. Richard Frye for a critical area variance. It was noted that the applicants have requested that the hearing be continued so that their revised plans can be reviewed by the Planning commission on February 28th. Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. Jim Malkowski, Executive Director of the Nature Center, gave the Council and audience a history of Dodge Nature Center and an overview of the $1.5 million visitors' center proposed to be constructed on 155 acres of Dodge Nature Center property south of T.H. 110 and east of Delaware. He explained that the Nature Center is involved in a capital funding program so that there will be no debt on the facility, which will include a 125 seat auditorium, exhibit rooms and classrooms. He informed Council that the only problem he has encountered is that of access - they would like access to be directly from Highway 110 but Mn/DOT has not granted access. The alternate would be to provide access from Dodge Lane, but the property owners on Dodge Lane object to its use as an access. Mr. Malkowski acknowledged that the last five months have been devoted to economics for the There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Blesener moved that the hearing be continued to March 6th at 8:00 P.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HEARING - CASE NO. Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for the 89-25, DODGE NATURE purpose of a public hearing on an application CENTER from the Dodge Nature Center for a conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development for construction of a visitors' center. council acknowledged copies of letters from Mr. & Mrs. Hodapp and Mr. and Mrs. Rein, property owners on Dodge Lane. Mr. Jim Malkowski, Executive Director of the Nature Center, gave the Council and audience a history of Dodge Nature Center and an overview of the $1.5 million visitors' center proposed to be constructed on 155 acres of Dodge Nature Center property south of T.H. 110 and east of Delaware. He explained that the Nature Center is involved in a capital funding program so that there will be no debt on the facility, which will include a 125 seat auditorium, exhibit rooms and classrooms. He informed Council that the only problem he has encountered is that of access - they would like access to be directly from Highway 110 but Mn/DOT has not granted access. The alternate would be to provide access from Dodge Lane, but the property owners on Dodge Lane object to its use as an access. Mr. Malkowski acknowledged that the last five months have been devoted to economics for the Page No. 2719 February 6 , 1990 project, so he has not done much to contact Mn /DOT to find a more acceptable access. Councilmember Blesener asked whether the facility could be located somewhere else on the property so that better access might be possible - access from Huber Drive, perhaps. Mr. Malkowski responded that the nature center has considered several possible locations but that the proposed site was selected for multiple eco system access. Councilmember Anderson stated that he recalls that the Planning Commission also recommended scaling down the parking from 125 car parking since much of the traffic to the site will be bus traffic and most of the activity will be during the week. He also stated that it seemed clear to him that the City staff has indicated that Mn /DOT flatly refused access from Highway 110. He felt that the full Planning Commission liked that concept but that access was a problem, and that as a Planning Commission member at the time of the discussion on this issue, he did not rule out Dodge Lane as an access if it is the only viable access. He felt that the Dodge proposal is a tremendous concept and perhaps Council could approve the conditional use permit, making it part of the approving resolution that Dodge Nature Center must make every effort at getting access other than Dodge Lane. He felt that if Dodge Lane becomes an absolute last resort, the Center should be allowed to use it. Mr. Malkowski stated that he felt such action would be excellent - it would greatly benefit Dodge Nature Center in its efforts to get contributions for the project. Councilmember Blesener pointed out that Mn /DOT's position has been that if there is any other possible access they will not allow access from Highway 110. Councilmember Cummins stated that he would like to see the access issue resolved before Dodge brings the request back to Council. He felt that it would be unfair to the Dodge contributors for Council to approve anything before the access issue is resolved. Page No. 2720 February 6 , 1990 Mr. Malkowski stated that the Dodge Nature Center has Highway 110 access to a farmstead located on the property but the Center was trying to avoid using this access because it would have to build a parking area on top of a hill. Councilmember Blesener pointed out that Mr. Malkowski's earlier comments indicated that the facility would be family-oriented and as such will in fact get considerable vehicular activity. She questioned the wisdom of reducing parking from 125 spaces to 50 spaces. She felt that at the very least, Dodge should make arrangements for overflow parking on the church property. Mayor Mertensotto asked whether it would be possible for Mn/DOT to build a service lane along the highway to provide access. Mr. Malkowski responded that he would be happy to look at all alternatives. Councilmember Cummins moved that the hearing be continued to April 3rd at 8:00 P.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HEARING -- WAGON WHEEL Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for TRAIL (IMP. 88-7) the purpose of a continued hearing on proposed Wagon Wheel Trail improvements. Council acknowledged a report from Engineer Klayton Eckles. Engineer Eckles gave a history of the proposed project and informed the audience that at ' the last hearing two major issues were raised. These issues are the alignment of the road through the area between Lexington and I-35E, and options for funding assistance in the form of deferments for large properties. With respect to the realignment, engineering staff surveyed the area and has prepared drawings, which Mr. Eckles reviewed for Council and the audience. He pointed out that the roadway can be installed without the need for taking any frontage from the properties west of 35E. Staff feels that the project is still feasible technically and financially. Mr. Eckles stated that the City Attorney has submitted his opinion on the legal aspects of Page No. 2721 February 6 , 1990 deferring portions of assessments. Staff had hoped it might be possible to alleviate the higher costs to owners of larger properties. The City Attorney has found that the City would not be advised to make partial deferments. Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. Al Wisdom, 881 Wagon Wheel Trail, - suggested that there is a third problem -- everyone on Wagon Wheel opposes the project. Mayor Mertensotto responded that at the earlier hearing one resident expressed his support for the project. Mr. Jerry Nelson stated that he has lived on Wagon Wheel since 1961. Some time ago he had a lot adjacent to his property and was assessed for overflow on one side and catch basins on the other side. He stated that at that time he was promised he would never be again assessed and there would never be curb and gutter. Mayor Mertensotto responded that one City Council cannot bind its successors to a course of action. Mr. George Linafelter, 810 Wagon Wheel, stated that when he built his home, he paid less for his house payment, insurance and taxes combined than he now pays for taxes alone. If the project is approved, two-thirds of his housing cost will be assessments. He suggested that the project will only benefit realtors and that property owners will be forced out of their homes. Tim Zwirn, 809 Wagon Wheel, asked if the City has looked at elimination of the separate bike path on the north side, incorporating a bikeway into the street. He also asked Councilmember Blesener if she owns property on Alice Lane. He suggested that if this is the case, the bike path will make the Blesener property more valuable. He felt there would be a conflict of interest. Councilmember Blesener responded that her husband's company owns property on Alice Lane and that she has no conflict of interest. She Page No. 2722 February 6 , 1990 stated that the improvement on Wagon Wheel has no bearing on this property. Scott Miller, 1021 Wagon Wheel, informed Council that the neighborhood has many problems with the project. A recent appraisal of his home indicated that the neighborhood suffers from economic obsolescence due to airport and freeway noise. The residents do not feel that project would benefit them at all. Mr. Paul Clemens, 850 Wagon Wheel, asked how long the project has been contemplated. Public Works Director Danielson responded that Wagon Wheel has been designated as an MSA road for at least 10 years. Mayor Mertensotto stated that Council has known for many years that Wagon Wheel would be turned back by the County and that a trail system has always been contemplated for Wagon Wheel. Dick Bebel, 1011 Wagon Wheel, stated that at the last meeting there was much discussion 1 with respect to the common good of the community. He failed to see that the project has anything to do with the common good. It is one mile long and all but one property owner opposes the project. Council feels Wagon Wheel is unsafe because it winds through the lakes; the neighborhood feels this is what makes it safer. The City wants to widen the street and there is a speed problem now - the only thing that holds the speeds down is the curves in the road. With respect to costs, he stated that all of the neighbors feel the proposed project would cost too much, especially considering that both a school issue and park issue have recently been approved. Mrs. Schadegg, 810 Wagon Wheel, stated that she has small children, and that the speed problem is not what she is concerned about. She likes the physical separation from the road that the ditch provides. She asked Councilmember Blesener how she could say she receives no benefit when her property has direct access to the trail and the Alice Lane property has access only to Wagon Wheel. The Wagon Wheel residents are proposed to be assessed and are not selling their properties. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2723 February 6 , 1990 Councilmember Blesener again responded that she has no conflict, and if some of the residents feel property she owns in the area will benefit, how can they maintain that their properties do not benefit. The owner of 2250 South Lexington asked how much of her property would be taken for the project and where the trail would be located on Lexington. Engineer Eckles responded that the project would take about 10 feet of width at the widest point and would taper to nothing, an area of approximately 10 by 150 feet. He informed the resident that the County has a trunk bike trail along Lexington. Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience that Council had continued the hearing to see what kind of deferred assessment policy it could make and how much right-of-way was needed. Treasurer Shaughnessy informed Council that the City could cap assessments at 100 feet of width, which would help the owners of the larger parcels. This would, however, set a precedent different from the street rehabilitation policy. There being no further Councilmember Hartmann be closed. Councilmember Anderson questions or comments, moved that the hearing seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener stated that Council must take action for the good of the City. There would never be a project undertaken if the property owners could vote it down. Council should also consider that the overlay on Wagon Wheel has a life expectancy of 5 to 7 years. If improvements must be made at that time, the overlay costs alone would be as much as the entire proposed project would be now because of MSA funding availability. With respect to the issue of speed, she stated that a driver must come to a stop when someone is walking on the street and there is oncoming traffic. Mayor Mertensotto stated that Wagon Wheel's surface now is the best it has been since he moved to the area in 1959. He further stated that Councilmember Blesener's comments that Page No. 2724 February 6 , 1990 overlay costs in 5 to 7 years would be the same as the total project cost now is hard to believe. He pointed out that the City is trying to put in a trail system and there is no funding in the referendum for the Wagon Wheel section. Councilmember Cummins pointed out that MSA funding will still be available in the future. Councilmember Anderson stated that Council recently considered the Furlong issue and people from that neighborhood have said that the City should have installed a sewer system years ago over their objections. Upgrading Wagon Wheel 5 to 7 years ago will cost much more than today. He felt that the proposed improvement would benefit the properties. Councilmember Cummins stated that Council has talked about having to weigh the community good versus the immediate neighborhood needs, and that the neighborhood has persuaded him that the immediate long term needs of the community should take second place to the neighborhood in 1990. He did not think the community has a big stake in doing the project this year, and that in 3, 5 or 7 years there will be a trail and the street will be rebuilt. Councilmember Blesener moved to order staff to begin preparation of plans and specifications for the Wagon Wheel Trail improvement project. Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion. Ayes: 2 Nays: 3 Mertensotto Hartmann Cummins RECESS Mayor Mertensotto called a recess at 9:40. The meeting was reconvened at 9:55 P.M. HEARING, CASE NO. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order 90-02, KOEPKE for the purpose of a public hearing on an application from Dr. Thomas Koepke for a conditional use permit for an addition to the Mendota Heights Animal Hospital. Dr. Koepke reviewed plans for the proposed addition for the Council and audience. He informed Council that the exterior will be all brick to match the original building and he will work with City Engineering to place the driveway wherever the engineering staff feels Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2725 February 6 , 1990 it should go. He stated that the addition is approximately 3,000 square feet (the original building is 3,400 square feet), and it will be used as a cat boarding facility. Heating and air conditioning will be installed, and there will be no noise problem. Mr. Frank Pattee, architect for the project, briefly explained the proposal, informing Council that the construction materials will exactly match the original building and that the existing landscaping will be continued, using mature trees. Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto about drainage, Dr. Koepke stated that drainage will go across Freeway Road as has been requested by City Engineering. Councilmember Hartmann pointed out that one of the Planning Commission's comments was that the driveway should be moved easterly. He felt this would create a worse problem, particularly in winter, and asked whether it is advisable to comply with this request. Mr. Pattee responded that he agrees with Councilmember Hartmann and feels that the original location is better. Councilmember Anderson pointed out that one of the Commission's concerns is over future use of the structure. He asked whether there is any marketability if it ceases to be a veterinary clinic. Dr. Koepke responded that it is a single purpose facility and that free-standing veterinary clinics are structurally unique inside. He further stated that it does not appear that there is any difficulty in selling practices just as they exist. Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Cummins moved that the hearing be closed. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 90-05, "RESOLUTION APPROVING A Page No. 2726 February 6 , 1990 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MENDOTA HEIGHTS ANIMAL HOSPITAL," the resolution condition two being amended to move the driveway as far easterly as possible subject to good engineering design. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 90-01, Mr. Bruce Posthumus, 540 W. Annapolis, was POSTHUMUS present to request approval of a 28.1 foot front yard setback variance to allow conversion of his existing attached flat- roofed garage to living space and construction of a second story on the garage. The garage is 1.9 feet from the front property line. Responding to a question from Councilmember Blesener on neighborhood setbacks, Mr. Posthumus stated that most of the homes are centrally located on the lots but his home is located in the southwest corner of the lot. Councilmember Blesener expressed concern over compatibility with the neighborhood. Mr. Posthumus showed Council pictures of the home and stated that he is trying to improve the appearance of the house - the flat roof on the garage is not very appealing. He informed Council that he has the approval of the four property owners on the south side of Fremont and the owner of the lot to the west of his house. He stated that it was agreed at the Planning Commission that the City would contact the property owner to the east. Mayor Mertensotto informed Council that he has spoken to the owners of this property and been informed that they are moving out of state and do not plan to attend this evening's meeting. Councilmember Cummins moved to approve a 28.1 foot front yard setback variance for 540 West Annapolis subject to the condition that the structure being converted be used for residential purposes only. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 GARRON FEASIBILITY Council acknowledged a feasibility report update for proposed improvements to serve the Garron corporation site located north of Acacia Cemetery. Engineer Eckles reviewed the report for Council, indicating that only Page No. 2727 February 6 , 1990 changes to the report originally prepared five years ago are cost updating and assessment policy change recommendations. The original report envisioned that all assessments be funded by tax increment monies except the assessment applicable to the Garron site. Staff, however, is of the opinion that it would be more appropriate to assess some of the costs to the other affected property owners and recommends that TIF be used only for dedicated cemetery land and private land that receives little benefit. Councilmember Blesener stated that Council does not want to order in a project until it knows the developer's plans. Mr. Steve Gage, representing Garron, suggested that Council could conduct the public hearing and approve the project subject to a start of the development - no funds would be expended nor would the project be started until his firm has development plans ready to go. Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, he informed Council that his firm has already submitted a feasibility escrow as is required. Public Works Director Danielson informed Council that although plans and specifications were ordered five years ago, they were not prepared. Council could order the project after public hearing, but staff would not begin work on project design until a development proposal has been submitted by the developer and approved by Council. With respect to the proposed change in assessment policy, Mr. Eckles informed Council that the policy proposed five years ago may have been recommend in order to expedite the project. There have been changes in the area, and the non-dedicated cemetery land will receive benefit and other properties will be made more desirable. All City utilities will be extended to the two or three private parcels at the corner of Pilot Knob and Acacia. Mayor Mertensotto asked whether the cemetery will hook up to the water system. He felt that if they are going to use a public facility they should be assessed. Page No. 2728 February 6 , 1990 Administrator Lawell responded that the City can negotiate an assessment with the cemetery representatives. Mayor Mertensotto suggested that if the representatives object to an assessment, a hook-up charge could be required at such time as connection to the utilities is made. Councilmember Blesener moved adoption of Resolution No. 90-06, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER, WATER, STORM SEWER, AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE GARRON PROPERTY, (IMPROVEMENT NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 2),11 the hearing to be held on April 3rd. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MSA STREETS Council acknowledged and discussed a report from Engineer Eckles regarding additional MSA street designation. Councilmember Cummins felt that the difficulty of the Wagon Wheel issue demonstrated a shortcoming in the City's process in designating MSA streets without hearings. Mayor Mertensotto agreed that Council needs to be more sensitive in the planning process for improving MSA streets and should involve the residents before spending considerable staff time. Councilmember Hartmann asked whether an improvement can be done in conjunction with the County as part of a turnback - the County doing the equivalent of an overlay and the City, using MSA funding, provide for increased street width and other improvements. Public Works Director Danielson responded that Wagon Wheel was a County road and the County had no interest in upgrading it. The City could have used MSA to pay its 45% of the upgrading cost if the County had been interested. Councilmember Blesener agreed with Councilmember Hartmann's comments, stating that the same issue will come up if Victoria is designated MSA. She felt that if Council insists that there be a much improved overlay and that the street be in good condition Page No. 2729 February 6 , 1990 before the City accepts a turn-back, the City could use MSA contributions to do the remainder of the upgrading at the same time. Public Works Director Danielson was directed to discuss this potential with the County. Councilmember Cummins felt that some of the suggested streets do not seem suitable for widening to 44 feet, such as Decorah and Emerson. Councilmember Blesener suggested that perhaps Council should consider the purposes of having MSA roads and why the City receives the funds. There are certain streets in the City that need special attention because of the traffic loads they carry. Councilmember Anderson pointed out that other than having to meet MSA standards, MSA designation is not a negative. He asked whether Council could designate the recommended streets as MSA and then reassess the designation at a later time, dropping the designation if it is deemed appropriate. Public Works Director Danielson responded that this can and has been done in the past, but only for good reason. The City begins drawing MSA money when a street is so designated: if a designation is changed, the state looks at whether the City has drawn any money from its funds. Engineer Eckles informed Council that it does not have to designate the total mileage this evening, but suggested that Council select for designation now one of the streets which might be easy to justify and look at the other possibilities next year. Council discussed the possibility of designating the Wachtler/Wentworth and Lexington Avenue sections. After further discussion, staff was directed to report back with a different recommendation and justify why the recommended streets should be designated MSA. CITY ACQUIRED PROPERTY Council acknowledged a report from Engineer Eckles regarding the status of City acquired properties. In his report, he had informed Page No. 2730 February 6 , 1990 Council that Mr. Bill Otting had asked for an extension of time to April 1st for site restoration at 2141 Highway 55 because of the frozen ground conditions. Mr. Mark Goldberg has asked for an extension to March 1st for the moving of the house at 1805 Delaware. He also informed Council that a bid of $500 has been received from Mr. John Winzig for the purchase of the house located at 2143 Highway 55. Mr. Winzig, present for the discussion, stated that he would like to purchase the house and move it to a lot he owns in Eagan. He stated that he will meet all of the terms and conditions contained in the house moving agreement executed by the other individuals who have purchased houses from the City. He informed Council that he will submit a $500 cashiers check and $1,000 escrow, that he will hire a professional mover to move the house and that he will fill in the foundation as is required. Councilmember Blesener moved to accept the offer of $500 from Mr. John Winzig for the purchase of the house located at 2143 Highway 55 subject to his execution of a definitive agreement with the City as prepared by the City Attorney. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Hartmann moved to extend to March 1st the agreement with Mark Goldberg for the moving of the house at 1805 Delaware Avenue and to extend to May 1st the agreements with Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Otting as to site restoration, with the condition that the foundations be fenced during the time intervening between the moving of the houses and the filling of the foundations. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 REVENUE BONDS Council acknowledged a memo from Treasurer Shaughnessy regarding a request from Lexington Heights Associates for refinancing of its Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of Resolution No-07, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING," calling for a Page No. 2731 February 6 , 1990 hearing on March 6th for consideration of refinancing of the Lexington Heights Apartment revenue bonds. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPRECIATION Councilmember Hartmann moved that Certificates CERTIFICATES of Appreciation be signed,and presented to former Parks and Recreation Commissioners Bev Lachenmayer and Bill Owens in recognition of their outstanding service to the City. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hartmann informed the Council that he will not be present for the February 20th meeting. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:02 o'clock P.M. Kdthleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL Blacktop License J & W Asphalt General Contractors Licenses Albert Kastner & Sons, Inc. B.T.L. Construction Blue Ribbon Construction Bream Builders Enebak Construction Company Irmiter Contractors & Builders J.M.S. Equities, Inc. MN Landmark Construction North Star Services Woodmaster Foundations, Inc. Masonry Licenses Creative Concrete Gabrelcik Masonry London Brick, Inc. Northland Concrete & Ostertag Cement Simon Brothers Cement Twin Cities Concrete Masonry Co. Company Systems, Inc. Excavating Licenses Dawson, Inc. Parenteau Excavating Schulties Plumbing T.A. Schmidt & Sons Excavating Gas Piping Licenses Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating Co. Innovative Heating & Air, Inc. Paragon Heating & A/C Twin City Furnace Co., Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning Licenses Efficient Air Control Htg. & A/C, Inc. Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Htg. Co. Innovative Heating & Air, Inc. Twin City Furnace Company Plaster License Donnelly Stucco Rubbish Hauler License Mendota Heights Rubbish