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1988-02-16 Council minutesPage No. 2287 February 16, 1988 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, February 16, 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, 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 agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the minutes of the February 2nd meeting. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the consent calendar, along with authorization for execution of all necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's monthly report for January. b. Adoption of Resolution No. 88 -08, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR T & J ADDITION." c. Approval of partial payment number 3 to The Joseph Company, Inc., for $23,299.70, for work completed on City Hall. d. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated February 16, 1988 and attached hereto. e. Approval of the issuance of Rubbish Hauler licenses to Action Disposal -BFI and Triangle Rubbish. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS PARK REFERENDUM Page No. 2288 February 16, 1988 f. Approval of the List of Claims dated February 16, 1988 and totaling $122,347.19. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Mr. Joseph Maher and Mr. Harry Rubbright were present to complain about aircraft noise over the Mendota School area. The Council discussed the issues of aircraft separation and corridors. Administrator Frazell gave a status report on corridor location discussions. It was Council consensus to direct the City Administrator to try to schedule a meeting with the Eagan City Council to discuss aircraft corridors on February 19th or March 9th, and to request MAC representatives to be present. Councilmember Cummins, on behalf of the Parks Program Review Committee, reviewed the proposed recreation area and trail program for the Council. He stated that the number of paved parking spaces has been increased from 120 to 180 and that 40 spaces for overflow parking in the grassy area is also proposed. He stated that the Committee also recommends inclusion of a free-skating area on the pond, at an estimated cost of $25,000 for warming houses and lighting. City Attorney Hart informed Council that Centex has requested a contingency clause in the developer's agreement. Since they must acquire an Indirect Source Permit from the Pollution Control Agency before the Kensington Project can be developed, Centex will not commit to the $750,000 recreation area acquisition price until the Permit is approved. He stated that Centex has indicated that their option on the property has been extended because of the permit requirement and that they will not purchase the land unless the Permit is approved. After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 88-09, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON $2,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1988," establishing the Ayes: 4 Nays: 1 Blesener SOUTHEAST AREA IMPROVEMENTS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MARKET STUDY Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SEAM BUILDING BORINGS, INC. CLAIM Page No. 2289 February 16, 1988 polling place hours and locations, the form of notice and the referendum ballot. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Public Works Director Danielson reviewed the plans and specifications for Mendota Heights Road /Huber Drive area street, sewer, water and storm sewer improvements. He indicated that although bids are proposed to be received on March 25th, the contract award will not be recommended until the Kensington Indirect Source Permit is approved. Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of Resolution No. 88 -10, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE SOUTHEAST AREA OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 1)," and that specifications for the project stipulate that the bid may not be awarded for 60 days after bids are received. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator recommending that a community market study be commissioned to determine what the market is for commercial establishments in Mendota Heights. Council also acknowledged a letter from Resolution, Inc., expressing interest in preparing such a study. After discussion, Councilmember Witt moved to authorize staff to solicit consultant proposals. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding Council /Commission team - building. Council directed Administrator Frazell to report back with names of potential facilitators and a tentative date for conducting the session in May. City Attorney Hart informed Council that Borings, Inc. will not accept a $3,000 settlement on its claim (Centre Pointe South Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COUNCIL COMMENTS Page No. 2290 February 16, 1988 project) and has informed him that if their $6,130 claim is not approved, they will litigate the matter. Mr. Hart informed Council that the claim submitted by Borings is for materials only and does not include labor and other expenses. He recommended that the claim be settled. Councilmember Witt moved to direct the City Attorney to settle the Borings, Inc. claim for the requested amount of $6,130. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener asked for Council input regarding City Hall reception desk design and updated the Council on the City Hall construction committee discussions on the reception desk and office furnishings. The Council discussed the need for a new City logo and directed Administrator Frazell to contact graphics design artists to determine costs. 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: 5 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:08 O'CLOCK P.M. Kathleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: 0,-4 Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor