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1989-08-15 Council minutesPage No. 2642 August 15, 1989 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, August 15, 1989 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 8:00 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, Hartmann and Witt. AGENDA ADOPTION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the revised agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the minutes of the August 1st meeting. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the consent calendar for the meeting along with authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgment of the Fire Department monthly report for July. b. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's monthly report for July. c. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the August 8th Park and Recreation Commission meeting. d. Authorization for issuance of a purchase order to Recreational Surfacers in the amount of $2,800 for resurfacing of the Friendly Hills Park and Wentworth Park tennis courts. e. Acknowledgment of a recycling progress report and approval of recycling payments. Page No. 2643 August 15, 1989 f. Adoption of Resolution NO. 89 -90, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR VICTORIA HIGHLANDS 6TH ADDITION." g. Approval of modified critical area site plans for 1151 Orchard Place and 1149, 1122 and 1128 Orchard Circle along with waiver of the critical area application fees. h. Approval to earmark $15,000 of the contingency line of the Neighborhood Parks portion of the referendum to provide up to $20,000 for play equipment for the Ivy Hills Park. i. Adoption of Resolution No. 89 -91, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC SALE OF $1,650,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1989." 3 Authorization for issuance of a purchase order for $7,250 to Ruffridge- Johnson Equipment Company, Inc. for purchase of a steel drum roller and a purchase order to Roadway Custom Trailers, Inc., for $2,020 for purchase of a trailer. k. Acknowledgment of an update regarding water pressure problems at 1 Dorset Road (Art Miller property). 1. Acknowledgment of an update regarding the Smallidge pool and fence. m. Adoption of Resolution No. 89 -92, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DAKOTA COUNTY CHEMICAL HEALTH INITIATIVE." n. Acknowledgment of a letter to House Speaker Robert Vanasek nominating Councilmember Cummins for appointment to the State Advisory Council on Metropolitan Airports. o. Approval of the naming of the Centex park dedication as Kensington Park. p. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated August 15, 1989 and attached hereto. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 VFW PRESENTATION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 1988 AUDIT DIRECTIONAL SIGNS Page No. 2644 August 15, 1989 q. Approval of the list of claims dated August 15, 1989 and totalling $237,356.03. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr. Dale Peterson and Mr. Lambert Derks, representatives of the Vasatka-Goers VFW Club, Post No. 6690, as formal recognition of the support the Post has shown to the Mendota Heights Police and Fire Departments. Councilmember Blesener moved adoption of Resolution No. 89-93, "RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MENDOTA VFW POST NO. 6690." Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mr. Steve Laibel, from Peat, Marwick, Main, was present to review and answer Council questions regarding the City's 1988 Financial Report. He reviewed the Combined Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance. He informed Council that it is his opinion that the year end general fund balance of $1.2 million is an appropriate level of fund balance and a prudent financial posture for the City. He also reviewed the enterprise fund activity for Council. Mr. Laibel responded to Council questions regarding the impact of state mandated financial reporting requirements for the past 10 years. Treasurer Shaughnessy stated that it should be possible for staff to arrive at a cost impact of state mandates on the City's operating budget as the budget for 1990 is prepared. Council acknowledged a memo from Administrative Assistant Batchelder regarding a request from the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church for amendment of the sign provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to allow off-site church directional signs. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUESTS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 IVY FALLS CREEK IMPROVEMENTS Page No. 2645 August 15, 1989 As the result of brief discussion, staff was directed to prepare research on how other communities address off-site signs and report back to Council before the request for ordinance amendment is referred to the Planning Commission. Staff was also directed to inform Pastor Carlsson of Council's direction to staff. Council acknowledged a report from the Police Chief and Public Works Director regarding requests for, traffic control signs for the intersections of Douglas Road and Court and James Road and the intersection of Staples Avenue and Dorset Road. Councilmember Cummins moved to direct staff to prepare a proposed ordinance amendment to provide for Yield signs on Douglas Road and Douglas Court at James Road. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved to accept the staff recommendation that no action be taken on the request for stop signs at the Staples/Dorset intersection and that staff be directed to so notify the petitioner. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Council acknowledged a report from Public Works Director Danielson regarding potential upper Ivy Falls Creek improvements (on Somerset Country Club property). Responding to questions from Council, Mr. Danielson stated that the upgrading of the stormwater outfall improvements are necessary because of stoma sewer construction in West St. Paul. He stated that assessing Somerset is not proposed. Councilmember Cummins moved to authorize staff to work with the Lower Mississippi River WMO to complete the Upper Ivy Falls Creek Improvements and to authorize an expenditure of up to $10,100 (to be funded by contingency and interest accumulated in the Ivy Falls Creek Improvement Project), conditioned upon referral back to Council Page No. 2646 August 15, 1989 should refined construction estimates exceed the $10,100 proposed cost. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADMINISTRATOR Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience RECRUITMENT that Council met at 7:00 P.M. with Administrator Frazell to discuss parameters regarding recruitment of a new administrator. CANVASSING BOARD Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 T.H. 13 SHOULDERS Administrator Frazell stated that Council has indicated a consensus to meet on August 29th to develop a profile and has authorized placement of ads in the ICMA newsletter and League of Minnesota Cities magazine. Councilmember Witt moved that Council convene as an Election Canvassing Board on Wednesday, August 16th at 5:45 P.M. to canvass the returns of the August 15th Special Election. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Council acknowledged a letter from Mn/DOT District Engineer Kermit McRae in response to Council's inquiry regarding the upgrading of the shoulders along Highway 13 for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Staff was directed to acknowledge Mn/DOT's letter and ask for additional specifics regarding what improvements are planned for T.H. 13. HEARING - CASE NO. Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for 89-25, DODGE NATURE the purpose of a public hearing on an CENTER application from the Dodge Nature Center for a conditional use permit for planned unit development for an interpretive center. Council was informed that the applicant has requested that the hearing be continued to allow additional time to meet with Mn/DOT on access alternatives. Councilmember Witt moved to continue the Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RESPONSES TO COUNCIL COMMENTS COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN Page No. 2647 August 15, 1989 public hearing on Case No. 89-25 to 8:00 P.M. on September 19th. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director Danielson regarding correction of the Orchard Circle/Orchard Lane site obstruction. Council acknowledged a copy of a letter from Mayor Mertensotto to County Commissioner Chapdelaine regarding the City's request for four-way stop signs at the intersection of Marie and Victoria Avenues. Councilmember Cummins stated that Mr. & Mrs. John Winter have requested stop signs at Cheyenne and Nashua and at Pontiac and Cheyenne. He also stated that corn stalks are growing in the ditches in Friendly Hills and asked that staff do a survey of the area. Councilmember Hartmann asked for a timeline on dealing with site obstruction complaints. Mayor Mertensotto gave the Council a brief report on a recent meeting he attended with the Dakota County Library Board, County Commissioner Chapdelaine, and representatives from the cities of West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights regarding proposed sites for a new library. He stated that he feels that Council should support a West St. Paul location for a new library. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Witt moved that the meeting be adjourned to 5:30 P.M. on August 22nd for a special meeting to consider bids for Big Wheel Auto site Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Charles E. Mer ensotto Mayor Page No. 2648 August 15, 1989 public improvements and other matters. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 o'clock P.M. K. hleen M. Swanson City Clerk LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 15, 1989 Concrete Licenses: Capricorn Construction Langenfeld Masonry, Inc. Mrozik Construction Excavating License: Jacobson Excavating & Trucking, Inc. General Contractor Licenses: A & L Construction Best-Built Garages Capitol Utilities Carlton Builders Heat-N-Glo Leibfried Construction & Engineering North Star Services Rainbow, Inc. Sandau Construction Company, Inc. Theissen-Nonnemacher, Inc. Heating & Conditioning License: Churchill's Home Heating & Cooling, Inc. Romark, Inc.