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1988-01-19 Council minutesPage No.2270 January 19, 1988 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 19, 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 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Witt moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the January 5th meeting. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the January 12th Joint Council/Park Commission meeting. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the consent calendar as submitted and recommended for approval as part of the agenda for the meeting, along with authorization for execution of all necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's monthly report for December. b. Acknowledgment of , 1987/1988 St. Paul Water rates. c. Approval of $19,390 change order to the commercial street lighting project to include the G & L Properties site. d. Approval of the issuance of a sign permit for 1408 Northland Drive, Suite 206. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 KENSINGTON EAW Page No.2271 January 19, 1988 e. Approval of a partial payment of $17,807.75 to Doody Mechanical for work completed on the City Hall construction project. f. Acknowledgment of the Fire Department monthly report for December. g. Approval of the purchase and installation of two mobile radios from Motorola Communications and Electronics under State Bid Number M8363 for $4,804.00 to replace two existing radios. h. Adoption of Resolution No. 88-04, "RESOLUTION AMENDING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION." i. Approval of a non-conservation classification for tax forfeited Lots 9, 10 and 12 of the Michael D. Dupont First Addition along with authorization for execution of the certificate of classification by Mayor Mertensotto. j. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated January 19, 1988 and attached hereto. k. Approval of the issuance of Rubbish Hauler licenses to Knutson Rubbish Service, Inc. and Krupenny & Sons. 1. Approval of the issuance of a Cigarette license to SOS Convenient Mart. m. Approval of the List of Claims dated January 19, 1988 and totaling $1,062,289.70. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Council acknowledged and discussed a report from the Public Works Director regarding the Kensington Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Council reviewed the worksheet to decide whether there is an existing potential for significant environmental effects considering factors from Mn Rules Part 4410.1700, subparagraph 7 described as items A through D of the Public Works Director's report. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 NORTHLAND DRIVE RAILROAD CROSSING Page No.2272 January 19, 1988 Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 88-05, "RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) FOR THE KENSINGTON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT," making a negative declaration on the need for an EIS. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Witt moved to authorize _ staff to forward a letter to the City of Eagan requesting to be included in discussions concerning the management of traffic at 1-494 and T.H. 149. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from Treasurer Shaughnessy and Public Works Director Danielson regarding the proposed Northland Drive railroad crossing project, including estimated costs, Tax Increment financing availability, and court case law on assessing costs for such an improvement. Council also acknowledged a letter from United Properties requesting the crossing. Public Works Director Danielson responded to Council questions, particularly relating to need and to the future cost of semaphore installation. Mr. John Huber asked whether staff had explored the possibility of Federal and State funding for the project. After discussion, staff was directed to investigate the possibility of federal or state funding. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator regarding Park and Planning Commission appointments. After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved to reappoint Jerry Morson and Dorothy McMonigal to the Planning Commission, for terms ending January 31, 1991. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Cummins moved to reappoint Bev Lachenmayer and Carol Damberg to the Parks Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PROPERTY DISPOSAL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ELECTION EQUIPMENT Page No.2273 January 19, 1988 Commission for terms ending January 31, 1991. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Witt moved to accept the resignation of Parks Commissioner Marsha Knittig, the resignation being effective immediately. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and expressed its appreciation for a letter from Kevin Howe expressing his interest in serving on the Park Commission. Councilmember Blesener moved to Huber to fill out the unexpired Parks Commission ending January Councilmember Witt seconded the appoint John term on the 31, 1989. motion. Council acknowledgedamemo from Police Chief Delmont recommending a plan for disposal of confiscated, recovered, abandoned and unclaimed property in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 912. Councilmember disposal plan memo. Councilmember Hartmann moved to approve the presented in the Police Chief's Cummins seconded the motion. Council acknowledged and discussed a report and recommendation from the City Clerk relative to acquisition of optical scan voting equipment. Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, City Clerk Swanson stated that Business Records Corporation is the only firm in the State certified to provide precinct based optical scan election equipment, therefore the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. Councilmember Witt moved to authorize staff to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $32,000 for the purchase of six Optech III-P vote tabulators, back-up program packs and miscellaneous equipment from Business Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HIGHWAY 55 STUDY Page No.2274 January 19, 1988 Records Corporation, along with authorization for use of the equipment for the 1988 Primary Election and all subsequent elections, recognizing that since there is only one vendor of certified precinct based optical scan equipment, competitive bidding is not possible. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto opened the meeting for the purpose of an informal discussion with the Furlong, Rogers Road and Mulvihill neighborhood residents regarding implementation of the Highway 55 Study. Mr. Tim Malloy, from the City Planner's office was present for the discussion. Administrator Frazell reviewed his report on implementation of the Study for the Council and audience. There was discussion over best use for the property, and Councilmember Blesener felt that Council should not write off the housing market (apartments). Mr. Malloy stated that about 600 units could be built in the 39 acre Furlong Addition and that much open area would be preserved. He indicated that Resurrection Cemetery representatives are somewhat concerned about higher density use along the lake. Responding to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Treasurer Shaughnessy stated that the Furlong Addition and the Resurrection property could be in the same Tax Increment District but separate projects. Mr. Jeff Hamiel, Executive Director of the MAC, was present for the discussion and reviewed the status of the Part 150 study and indicated that there is a potential that acquisition of the area by the MAC may receive a higher priority given its location within the LDN 65 contour, the utility problems, the cooperation of the property owners and small number of homes. Councilmember Blesener asked why it is necessary to wait for RFP preparation until there is a decision from Resurrection over use of its property. She asked whether an RFP must be so specific as to area. Mayor Mertensotto stated that adding the 72 acres of PARK REFERENDUM Ayes: 4 Nays: 1 Blesener Page No.2275 January 19, 1988 Resurrection property might help to get a developer. Councilmember Cummins asked whether the RFP could be for 40 acres with the potential to increase the area to 100 acres. Administrator Frazell suggested that perhaps the City should use an informal document, short of an RFP. He felt that the more land available, the greater the likelihood is for a $25,000,000 development package. Councilmember Blesener suggested that the Planner be asked to provide a proposal for an informal RFP which could be stage one, followed by formal proposal request preparation. The Council and staff responded to questions from the audience. As the result of the discussion, staff and the Mayor were authorized to hold neighborhood meetings with the Rogers Road and Mulvihill area residents and staff was directed to request a proposal from Howard Dahlgren for preparation of an informal RFP, to send letters to area legislators asking that funds be made available for highway construction, particularly the Mendota Interchange, and to write to the MAC documenting the Furlong area problems and concerns and asking that the area be given a higher priority in the Part 150 Study. Council acknowledged and discussed a report from City Administrator Frazell regarding the proposed park bond referendum. Council discussed establishing a study committee, and Mayor Mertensotto recommended that Stan Gustafson, James Losleben and Bernard Friel, all of whom were present for the discussion, be appointed to the committee. After discussion, Councilmember Hartmann moved that Councilmember Cummins, Stan Gustafson, James Losleben, Bernard Friel, Carol Damberg, Bill Owens be appointed as a study group, along with Administrator Frazell as staff liaison and Barry Warner as consultant, to make a recommendation on desired improvements and the amount of the referendum. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 1 Blesener RAILROAD CROSSING MENDOTA PLAZA ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No.2276 January 19, 1988 The first meeting of the study committee was set for 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 23rd. Mayor Mertensotto suggested that Council appoint co-chairpersons for a steering committee whose directive would be to select individuals from as many neighborhoods of the community as possible to work on behalf of the bond issue. Councilmember Hartmann moved to appoint Bernard Friel, Stan Gustafson and James Losleben as co-chairpersons of a steering committee for the potential marketing of a park bond issue referendum on May 3rd. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mr. Dale Glowa stated that he had anticipated that Council consideration of the railroad crossing would be later in the meeting and that he was not present when the matter was considered., Mayor Mertensotto reviewed the discussion and the directive to staff. Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Frazell responding to a Council question at the last meeting about the status of the Mendota Plaza upgrading. There being no further business the Council, Councilmember Witt meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Hartmann seconded to come before moved that the the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 o'clock P.M. athleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 19, 1988 Blacktopping License: Daily & Son Concrete Licenses: Arcade Concrete Concrete Concepts E.M. Kjeseth Masonry, Inc. Fred A. Duetsch Grand Construction Company Johnny Masonry, Inc. Ken Nelson Construction London Brick Peter Schlagel Masonry Wayne Concrete Y.R. Sharp, Inc. Excavating Licenses: A. Kamish & Sons, Inc. Laurent Enterprises Plymouth Plumbing Rayco Excavating Richfield Plumbing Scherff, Inc. Sun Excavating United Water & Sewer Company Gas Piping Licenses: Arneson Heating Service Central Air Conditioning Egan & Sons Co. Fredrickson Heating Harris Mechanical Kleve Heating North St. Paul Plumbing Red Rock Heating Rouse Mechanical, Inc. Sedgwick Heating Valley Aire, Inc. General Contractor Licenses: Arrow Sprinkler Authentic Company, Inc. Berwald Roofing Co. Bjorklund Construction Bream Builders Charles Zwinger Merele's Construction Micheal Halley Homes Midwest Fireplace Northwest Asphalt, Inc. Tilsen Homes, Inc. Wenzel Plumbing West Side Builders Western States Fire Protection 1988 Rubbish Haulers: Knutson Rubbish Service, Inc. Krupenny & Sons 1988 Cigarette License: SOS Convenient Mart Heating & Air Conditioning Licenses: Allen Mechanical, Inc. American Burner Service Benke Heating Boehm Heating Egan & Sons Company Fredrickson Heating Genz-Ryan Plumbing Harris Mechanical North St. Paul Plumbing Red Rock Heating Red Wing Heating Rouse Mechanical Sedgwick Heating Snelling Mechanical Twin City Furnace Valley Aire, Inc. Plastering/Stucco Licenses: Berg Drywall Mel Koppen Plastering Pine Bend Paving Quality Drywall Zimmerman Stucco Sign Erecting Licenses: Nordquist Sign Company Lawrence Signs, Inc. LeRoy Signs, Inc. Suburban Lighting, Inc. Tree Removal License: S & S Tree Specialists