2013-06-18 Council Workshop minutes-arena & garagesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Council Workshop
Held Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a workshop of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights,
Minnesota was held at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krebsbach called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Duggan, Norton, Petschel, and Povolny. Also in attendance: Public Works Director /City
Engineer John Mazzitello and City Clerk Lorri Smith.
WEST ST PAUL /SIBLEY HOCKEY ARENA TASK FORCE PROPOSAL
The Council discussed a proposal received for creating a Sibley Area Hockey Arena Study Task Force with
area cities and School District #197. Paul Erickson, Executive Director of the Minnesota State Amateur
Sports Commission, was present to discuss the Commission's role in assisting communities in conducting
feasibility studies for construction of new ice arenas.
Mr. Erickson explained the steps a task force would take. The Study Task Force would look at youth
hockey needs in the area as well as exploring potential funding options. It is estimated the task force would
need one year to complete their study.
The task force would have 7 members, one to be appointed by the City of Mendota Heights. Mayor
Krebsbach stated she would like the Council to make a decision on participation in the task force by the
first week of August 2013.
ORDINANCE 454, GARAGE CODE AMENDMENTS
The Council discussed a potential zoning code amendment impacting accessory structures and garages.
John Mazzitello reviewed the proposed changes with the Council. The amendments would allow
residential properties to have two garages and updates the way the maximum area for a detached garage is
determined. The changes also reduce the total number of accessory structures allowed. Properties more
than 4 acres in size would be allowed to have two accessory structures. Garage doors would also be limited
to a maximum of 36 lineal feet per structure.
The ordinance also includes changes which state that accessory structures must have finishing materials
identical to the principle structure. City Attorney Tom Lehmann suggested better language which the
Council accepted.
Council member Norton stated that due to the many different types and sizes of residential lots in the city, a
different zone determined by the size of each lot may be appropriate.
Mayor Krebsbach suggested this item be brought to another workshop session so the Council can discuss
further.
ADJOURN
Mayor Krebsbach adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
andra Krebsbach, Mayor
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