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1988-09-20 Council minutesPage No. 2388 September 20, 1988 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, September 20, 1988 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, 750 South Plaza Drive, 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, and Cummins. Councilmember Witt had notified the Council that she would be out of town. AGENDA ADOPTION Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of the revised agenda for the meeting, amended to delete item 8a, noise ordinance request, and rescheduling item 13b to 10i, T.H. 55 property acquisition. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the minutes of the August 30th Workshop and the September 6th pre- Council meeting. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the consent calendar as submitted along with authorization for execution of all necessary items contained therein. a. Acknowledgment of the minutes of the August 10th Park Commission meeting. b. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's report for August. c. Adoption of Ordinance No. 257, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME OF "HIGHWAY 110 FRONTAGE ROAD" TO "VICTORIA CURVE." d. Approval of partial payment no. 8 to Doody Plumbing in the amount of $39,187.50 for work done on City Hall. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PLANNING COMMISSION Page No. 2389 September 20, 1988 e. Adoption of Resolution No. 88-71, "RESOLUTION APPROVING MN/DOT AGREEMENT NO. 63761 AND AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICERS TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT," relative to Mn/DOT payment to the City for the Centre Pointe South Highway 110 frontage road, along with acknowledgment of a memo from the City Administrator regarding the State requirement for an affirmative action plan. f. Approval of the list of claims dated September 20, 1988 and totalling $412,222.47. g. Approval of the list of licenses dated September 20, 1988 and attached hereto. h. Approval of partial payments 2 and 3 to Thomas Electric for work completed on City Hall, totalling $11,219.00. Councilmember 1Cuuuin. seconded the motion. Council acknowledged a letter from Mrs. Joan Bjorklund, requesting a study of traffic sign needs in Copperfield. Councilmember Cummins moved to refer the traffic sign study request to staff for report and recommendation. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from the Administrator regarding applications from candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission seat vacated by Stuart Henning. Commission applicant Bob Emery was present for the discussion. Councilmember Cummins stated while there are four well-qualified candidates, he is most impressed with Mr. Michael Dwyer's credentials. He also pointed out that Mr. Dwyer is from the same area of the City as Mr. Henning. Councilmember Cummins moved to appoint Mr. Michael Dwyer to the Planning Commission, Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LEXINGTON/110 STUDY Page No. 2390 September 20, 1988 to complete the unexpired term vacated by Stuart Henning. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Council acknowledged a report from Administrator Frazell relative to quotations received from Maxfield Research Group and Laventhol & Horwath for preparation of a market analysis of the T.H. 110/Lexington commercial area proposal. Mayor Mertensotto expressed concern that the Maxfield firm is primarily residential. Administrator Frazell responded that the firm also does commercial work and was in fact recommended by Planner Dahlgren. He also informed Council that the Laventhol firm was recently retained by Eagan for a study and is familiar with the northern Dakota County area. He informed Council that he has informed the Maxfield firm that the Council wants more than a study on just the convenience store issue. Mayor Mertensotto stated that the consultant should be given clarification on what is expected and also that Council should have more control over the cost for extra hours. He felt that the agreement should define what constitutes meetings. It was the consensus of Council that the Administrator should work up an agreement with the Maxfield Research Group consistent with the firm's letter dated September 19, 1988. Mr. Dick Kaasa, owner of the SOS Convenience Store and present for the discussion, informed Council that while he has been represented by Mr. Duffy as being uncooperative in purchase negotiations, he has only had one meeting with Mr. Duffy. He also stated that he was told that Mr. Duffy has purchased the site and that Curley Furniture was moving. PABST STREET VACATION Council acknowledged a planning report relative to the Pabst family request for vacation of street right-of-way located within Government Lot 2 of Section 33. Page No. 2391 September 20, 1988 Councilmember Resolution No. VACATION OF A Councilmember Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Blesener moved adoption of 88 -72, "RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET RIGHT -OF- WAY." Cummins seconded the motion. CASE NO. 88 -41, STONE Councilmember Blesener moved to deny an FABRICS application from Stone Fabrics for a variance to allow two banner signs and a 35 foot high rooftop balloon to be installed at the Mendota Plaza Shopping Center. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CITY HALL SIGNAGE Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 FIRE DEPARTMENT MISCELLANEOUS Council reviewed drawings of proposed City Hall and Police Department signs. Administrator Frazell informed Council that the sign bases are stone and brick to match the buildings. Council consensus was that the signs are acceptable as presented and that the logo not be incorporated into the sign. Councilmember Blesener suggested that the sign faces be brick -tone backgrounds and the stone color for the letters. Councilmember Hartmann moved that the lettering on the signs be "Mendota Heights City Hall," and "Mendota Heights Police Department." Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. It was the consensus of Council that Council meet with Fire Chief Maczko at 7:15 A.M. on October 20th at the Fire Station for continued discussion on Fire Department issues. Council acknowledged a letter from Metropolitan Council Councilmember Josephine Nunn regarding the MSP Adequacy Task Force report. Mayor Mertensotto felt that Council should arrange to have a Metropolitan Council representative attend a future meeting to discuss the study. HILLSIDE CREEK FINAL PLAT; HEARING ON STREET VACATION Page No. 2392 September 20, 1988 Councilmember Cummins agreed, stating that he believes there will be considerable public interest. He informed Council that what the Metropolitan Council is doing is gathering public input on the matter before making its final decision. It was Council consensus that the discussion be conducted at the October 18th meeting at 8:00 P.M., and that the Administrator be directed to confirm the date and time with the Metropolitan Council. It was also the consensus that the media should be contacted so that there can be as much coverage on the meeting date as possible. Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an app- lication for vacation of portions of streets and alleys in the T.T. Smith's Subdivision No. 3 contained within the proposed Hillside Creek Addition. Public Works Director Danielson stated that the plat was before the Council some time ago, when it contained several more lots than are currently proposed. He stated that the feasibility study for the project included the construction of Brookside Lane outside of the plat area, treating it as a deduct-alternate. Responding to a question from Councilmember Blesener over what will happen if the adjacent land-owners refuse the through street proposal, Mr. Danielson stated that ultimately he expects the street to be constructed. He informed Council that the School District representatives have indicated that they would be willing to develop their land if the street is constructed, but do not otherwise intend it to be developed. Public Works Director Danielson stated that the vacation request is to vacate all of Brookside within the plat area, and that the developer is re-dedicating right-of- way. He recommended that the street name remain Brookside Lane rather than Ivy Creek Avenue as requested by the developer. Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions and comments from the audience. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 BUDGET HEARING Page No. 2393 September 20, 1988 Mr. Pat Robinson, 1375 Laura, asked whether Brookside will be extended outside of the plat. Public Works Director Danielson responded that the neighbors have been asked whether they are in favor of it. There being no further questions or comments, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the hearing be closed at 8:14 P.M. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of Resolution No. 88-73, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR IVY FALLS CREEK ADDITION," conditioned upon the changing of the proposed street name Ivy Creek Avenue to Brookside Lane. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener moved adoption of Resolution No. 88-74, "RESOLUTION APPROVING VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY." Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the developers agreement for the Hillside Creek Addition along with authorization for its execution by the Mayor and City Administrator. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on the proposed 1989 Budget. Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding the proposed budget and tax levy, and responding to Council directives given at the budget workshop. Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions and comments from the audience. Council acknowledged a letter from the Minnesota Valley Humane Society requesting an opportunity to be heard regarding a funding request. Mr. Roger Gehrke, Mike Shannon, Beverly Shannon and Joan Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page No. 2394 September 20, 1988 Wetterling, representing the Society, were present. Mr. Gehrke explained the purpose and goals of the organization and distributed a proposal relative to the Society's request for a contribution of $.50 per capita in 1989 towards the construction of an animal shelter. He informed Council that the Society has received a commitment of $200,000 from a patron if the group can raise a like amount. He indicated that he has appeared before other Dakota County communities and has received a favorable response. Councilmember Cummins suggested that if Council is inclined towards approving the request, it should be made payable at the time the project is committed and the structure is moving towards construction, which may well not be until 1990. It was Council consensus that Council could pledge to make a payment which could be financed from the Animal Control budget or included in the 1989 budget. The Administrator was directed to prepare a resolution for Council consideration at the next meeting. There being no further questions or comments, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the hearing be closed at 8:58 P.M. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto asked whether the capital items included in the budget are assumed approved or if they come before the Council for approval prior to purchase. Administrator Frazell explained that the City's purchasing policy authorizes him to approve purchases of up to $2,500 and that purchases exceeding that amount must be approved by Council. Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 88-75, "RESOLUTION APPROVING 1988 LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 1989." Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PROPERTY ACQUISITION COUNCIL COMMENTS PERSONNEL Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ATTEST: „.& Page No. 2395 September 20, 1988 Councilmember Blesener moved adoption of the 1989 Budget as presented. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. The Council received and discussed a letter from one of the Rogers Road area property owners regarding the appraisal on his property and asking questions about the 10% reduction for aircraft noise impact, rent- free use of the property for six months and removal of various items from the property. Council directed that the Administrator excerpt relevant portions of the appraisals for submission to Council and discussion at a future meeting. Mayor Mertensotto informed Council about a gas tank leak at Mendakota Country Club. Councilmember Blesener reported on Park Commission meeting discussion. Council acknowledged a report and recommendation from the City Administrator regarding negotiations on a proposed Public Works labor agreement for 1989. Councilmember Cummins moved to approve the proposed 1989 contract with the Public Works bargaining unit as recommended. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Cummins moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:35 o'clock P.M. Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor athleen M. Swanson City Clerk LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1988 Asphalt License: Bill and Company, Inc. Concrete Licenses: Capricorn Construction Floyd Deuel Masonry Neeck Construction, Inc. Gas Piping License: Hinding Heating & Air Conditioning General Contractor Licenses: John Beissel, Inc. Homes You Finish, Inc. Sawhorse, Inc. The Quimby Company Heating & Air Conditioning License: Hinding Heating & Air Conditioning Plastering/Stucco Licenses: Paron Spray Texture Scandia Stucco Sign License: Attracta Sign, Inc.