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1987-09-01 Council minutesPage No. 2160 September 1, 1987 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, September 1, 1987 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 7:32 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Mertensotto, Councilmembers Blesener, Cummins, Hartmann. Councilmember Witt had notified the Council that she would be late. AGENDA ADOPTION Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of the agenda as printed. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember the August 18 on page 2153. Councilmember motion. Hartmann moved approval of minutes with a correction Cummins seconded the Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the consent calendar as submitted and recommended for approval as part of the regular agenda, along with authorization for execution of all necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of the August 25 Planning Commission minutes. b. Acknowledgement of the July 14 Park and Recreation Commission minutes. c. Acknowledgement of the August Code Enforcement report. d. Approval of a monument sign request for Northland Insurance, at 1295 Northland Drive. e. Approval of Resolution No. 87 -82, Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 VALLEY CURVE ESTATE ASSESSMENT HEARING Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 DEER TRAIL HILLS ASSESSMENT ROLL Page No. 2161 September 1, 1987 "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 6 ", for Evergreen Knolls 2nd Addition sewers, water, and streets. f. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated September 1, 1987, and attached hereto. g. Adoption of Ordinance No. 240, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1113 ", establishing an all -way stop intersection at Decorah and Pontiac. h. Approval of the list of claims dated September 1, 1987, and totalling $198,379.17. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order for the purpose of a public hearing to consider the assessment roll for improvements serving Valley Curve Estates. He asked for questions or comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Cummins moved to close the public hearing at 7:37 P.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87 -83, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWERS AND WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE VALLEY CURVE ESTATES (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 55)". Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order for the purpose of a public hearing to consider the assessment roll for improvements to serve Deer Trail Hills. Page No. 2162 September 1, 1987 He asked for questions or comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Blesener moved to close the public hearing at 7:39 P.M. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1, Hartmann Councilmember Blesener moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87 -84, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATERMAINS, STORM SEWERS, AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE DEER TRAIL HILLS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 10) ". Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 1 Abstain: 1, Hartmann SPRING CREEK ACRES Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to ASSESSMENT ROLL order for the purpose of a public hearing to consider improvements to serve Spring Creek Acres. He asked for questions or comments from the audience. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MENDAKOTA ESTATES ASSESSMENT ROLL There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Blesener moved to close the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87 -85, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATERMAINS, STORM SEWERS, AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE SPRING CREEK ACRES (IMPROVEMENT NO. 87, PROJECT NO. 1) ". Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order for the purpose of a public hearing to consider improvements to serve Mendakota Estates. He asked for questions or comments from the audience. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 YORKTON CENTRE POINTE SOUTH ASSESSMENT ROLL Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Page No. 2163 September 1, 1987 There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Cummins moved to close the public hearing at 7:41 P.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87 -86, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATERMAINS, STORM SEWERS AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE MENDAKOTA ESTATES (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 8) ". Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order for the purpose of a public hearing to consider improvements to serve Yorkton Centre Pointe South. He asked for questions or comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Hartmann moved to close the public hearing at 7:42 P.M. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87 -87, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATERMAINS, STORM SEWERS, LIFT STATION AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE YORKTON CENTRE POINTE SOUTH (IMPROVEMENT NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 4) ". Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion Mr. Scott Kiley was present to request that his legal front yard for Lot 8, Block 1, Spring Creek Acres be legally on Spring Creek Circle, not on Dodd Road, which would allow him to construct a single family home meeting all City setback requirements. Page No. 2164 September 1, 1987 Councilmember Blesener moved that the front yard be considered as fronting on Spring Creek Circle for Lot 8, Block 1, Spring Creek Acres. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 87 -22, Mr. Harry Kladis, 1649 Dodd Road, was not KLADIS, SUBDIVISION present for the discussion, but after review, Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the preliminary plat for a 4 lot subdivision titled Kladis First Addition, with the condition that all driveways are from Evergreen Knolls, none from Dodd Road. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 87 -25, BLAKE, VARIANCE Ayes: 3 Nays: 1, Blesener CASE NO. 87 -26, PARKOS, WETLANDS PERMIT Mr. James Blake was present to request approval of a 3 foot front yard setback variance for Lot 2, Block 2, Evergreen Knolls 2nd Addition. He noted that the variance was needed due to the triangular shape of the lot. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of a three foot front yard setback variance, as recommended by the Planning Commission, to allow construction of a single family home on Lot 2, Block 2, Evergreen Knolls 2nd Addition. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mr. John Parkos, Parkos Construction, was present to explain his request for a wetlands permit and variance for Lot 3, Block 2, Genz Addition. He noted that Mr. Gary Genz proposes to construct a single family home on this lot, which is located within 100 feet of a designated wetlands area. It was noted that the Planning Commission had also recommended approval of a 23 foot front yard setback variance for this lot, to keep the proposed home in line with the existing homes on Victoria. It was also noted that there is a platted unbuilt cul -de- Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 NORTH END STREETS ASSESSMENT ROLL Page No. 2165 September 1, 1987 sac on the east end of Veronica Lane and the City owns the lot across the street, so that if, in the future, a cul-de-sac were to be constructed, it could be designed to be on the City's lot. Councilmember Cummins moved to grant approval of the requested wetlands permit and a 23 foot front yard setback variance for Lot 3, Block 2, Genz Addition. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order for the purpose of a public hearing to consider the assessment roll for North End improvements. He asked for questions or comments from the audience. Mr. Peter Solberg, 1062 Chippewa, Mr. William Ringhand, 1040 Chippewa, Mr. William Treuter, 564 Hiawatha, Mr. Donald Suchomel, 531 Hiawatha, and Mrs. Lillian Strong, 1056 Chippewa asked questions or offered comments. Mr. Solberg asked how much the street assessment was per front foot. Public Works Director Danielson stated $10.80 per lineal foot. He also noted that Minnesota State Aid funds went into this project, and without those funds, the cost would have been around $33.00 or $34.00 per lineal foot. Mr. Danielson also noted that the storm sewer assessments will be paid by the residents, and not with State Aid funds. Mr. Treuter felt that the two homes on Hiawatha that asked for back yard drains should pay for them themselves, not all the neighborhood should have to subsidize the cost. Councilmember Blesener noted that the drainage was a neighborhood problem and the entire neighborhood pays for the solution. Mr. Robert Bastyr, 930 Chippewa, noted that the street has already caved in in front of his home and asked how much the Page No. 2166 September 1, 1987 Chippewa Avenue improvement would have been if the rest of the area had not been improved, and wondered if it would have been below $10. City Administrator Frazell noted that it probably would have been zero, but that MSA funds are not designed to be used for one street only, they are for the entire street project. Mr. Bastyr also felt the residents were paying for a glorified speedway, and asked that the Police Department curb the speeders. Mr. Solberg suggested that the street be seal coated now with granite chips, not BB shot. He stated that the work crew had cracked his driveway and felt the City should require performance bonds to be sure everything is put back in good shape before any permits are issued. Public Works Director Danielson stated it is too late to seal coat this year, but that staff will look into doing it next year. Mr. Treuter commented on the excessive speeds on Chippewa and asked for a 20 mph speed limit. The residents were then advised that they could pay their assessments before October 10 without 9% interest being added. Councilmember Hartmann encouraged anyone who qualified to consider CDBG grant funding to help pay their assessment. There being no further questions or comments, Councilmember Hartmann moved to close the public hearing at 8:25 P.M. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87 -88, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES TO SERVE CHIPPEWA AVENUE, ELLEN STREET, GARDEN LANE, HIAWATHA AVENUE, FREMONT AVENUE, MUNICIPAL STATE Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 87 -20, BETH JACOB, CUP /PUD WETLANDS, VARIANCE, PRELIMINARY PLAT Page No. 2167 September 1, 1987 AID PROJECT NO. 140 - 108 -01 AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 3) ", deleting the storm sewer assessments for Robert Morin, 963 Chippewa Avenue, on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Guadalupe Heights, in the amount of $947.95, as recommended by staff. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to ,order for the purpose of a public hearing to consider an application from the Beth Jacob Congregation to allow construction of a synagogue on the northeast corner of Hunter Lane and TH 110. Mr. Jeremy Mayberg, architect, was present to explain the proposal and noted that Beth Jacob plans to deed Outlot A to the City, and the existing residential structure on the property will be retained as a home for the caretaker. He noted that the synagogue will contain 15,000 square feet, have room for 300 people and will have 88 parking stalls. The only access to the site will be from TH 110, none from Hunter Lane. Mr. Mayberg noted that the structure will be 80 feet from the north property line, 110 feet from Hunter Lane, 80 feet from TH 110, and the parking will be set back 30 feet from TH 110. Mayor Mertensotto asked about the traffic impact and Mr. Mayberg responded that the heaviest traffic would be on Saturday mornings, with minimal evening use for adult education, etc. Mr. Mayberg noted that the exterior will be rock -faced concrete masonry and presented the Council with a photograph of the type of building material they were proposing. He noted that the building committee had originally looked at a brick exterior, but the cost of brick added $95,000 extra to the cost. The proposed finish will be a buff colored alternate rock and smooth face finished on all four sides, and will not be painted, but will be internally colored. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2168 September 1, 1987 Councilmember Witt arrived at 8:40 P.M. Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions or comments from the audience. A lady on the west side of Hunter expressed concern over screening on Hunter Lane and said in the original plan in 1978, evergreen trees were to screen the residents on Hunter from the parking area. She wanted evergreens as part of the current landscaping plan. Mr. Mayberg stated that the landscape plan could be modified to include evergreens and also that berming could be included as part of the screening. Dr. James Olin, 1140 Orchard Place, asked about the drop from TH 110 to the parking area and Public Works Director Danielson noted that the drop would be about 5 feet. Dr. Olin also suggested that the culvert under TH 110 be checked for maintenance. Mr. Mayberg advised that lights site will be about 25 feet high shields to cut off light at the line. He also stated they will operated by a timer switch. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Councilmember Cummins moved to close the public hearing at 8:56 P.M. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. for the with property be Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution NO. 87-89, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BETH JACOB SYNAGOGUE", deleting Item d. relative to exterior building materials, with the exterior to be as shown in the photographs presented at this meeting, and conditioned upon submission and approval of a final landscaping plan by the City Council, and review of the storm water drainage for the area, along with screening along the westerly property line. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMERCIAL SERVICE DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 IR BOND REFUND, DAKOTA BUSINESS PLAZA Page No. 2169 September 1, 1987 motion. Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 87-90, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT", including a 3.7 acre variance, a wetlands permit and preliminary plat approval. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order for the purpose of a public hearing for a Commercial Service District Budget approving a special levy not to exceed .75 mills within Special Taxing District No. 1 to provide street lights in the Commercial and Industrial areas of the City. Mayor Mertensotto asked for questions or comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Cummins moved to close the public hearing at 9:03 P.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87-91, "RESOLUTION ASSESSING MAXIMUM RATE FOR SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT NO. 1", with the levy to begin in 1989. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Mr. Ralph Linvil was present to request a refund of $2,300,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Dakota Business Plaza. City Treasurer Shaughnessy noted that this refund would have no impact on the City, but would save Mr. Linvil money. Councilmember Blesener moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87-92, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING Page No. 2170 September 1, 1987 BONDS TO REFINANCE A PROJECT (DAKOTA BUSINESS PLAZA PROJECT)". Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 INDUSTRIAL STREET The Council reviewed photographs of LIGHTS proposed street lights in the Industrial area. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 STREET SWEEPING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LMC CITIES WEEK Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87-93, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS TO SERVE MENDOTA HEIGHTS INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS PARK, CAREW BUSINESS CENTER, INLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK, MEDALLION INDUSTRIAL PARK AND YORKTON CENTRE POINTE SOUTH (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 11)". Councilmember Biesener seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Public Works Superintendent Tom Olund, requesting that Knutson Klean Sweep's original street sweeping bid be extended to include clean-up work after the rainfall on July 23. Councilmember Biesener moved that staff extend Knutson Klean Sweep's original contract to clean up the City streets at a maximum cost not to exceed $2,000. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. The Council discussed activities concerning the League of Minnesota Cities Week, to be held May 1-7, 1988, and after discussion, felt they would like to participate in "Schools in the Cities". City Administrator Frazell was directed to contact Dr. Anderson of School District #197, to see if they would be a part of the activities. Councilmember Witt advised the Council of plans for the different activities, and also stated she felt the City should recognize its MISCELLANEOUS Page No. 2171 September 1, 1987 volunteers and that perhaps an article in the local newspapers would be appropriate, since there may be a need for community volunteers to help with the activities planned. It was the concensus of the Council not to place an ad in the October issue of "Corporate Report Minnesota", as part of their profile on areas south of the Minnesota River. The Council acknowledged a memo on the Marie Avenue lot filling, and asked why the lot owner had not appeared at this meeting. Public Works Director Danielson stated that Mr. Mickelson graded the lot and felt he did not need to appear. Councilmember Hartmann observed that the site obstruction on Dodd and Evergreen Knoll has been improved. The Council noted that the information received on the moved-in house at 929 Chippewa and at 639 Highway 110 was self- explanatory. LMC REGIONAL The Council discussed their feelings and MEETING ISSUE thoughts on the LMC Regional Meeting PAPERS Issue Papers and directed City Administrator Frazell to respond to the League with their directions. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hartmann questioned why the group Junior Careers was not required to have a peddler's license, and he complained that they were a high- pressure, for profit organization which should be licensed. Councilmember Witt asked about the status of the new City Hall and stated she felt that the sprinkling system should be kept in the plans. The Council concurred with her feeling about the sprinkler system being retained. Councilmember Blesener complained about the one story Medical building in Yorkton Centre Pointe South. She felt it looked very poor, especially since it was constructed on a low area and the air ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Page No. 2172 September 1, 1987 conditioning equipment was very visible from the highway. She asked if there was a City ordinance requiring roof-top screening. Councilmember Cummins noted that he had heard that Northwest Airlines are expanding and that there may be a proposal to construct an overpass over 1- 494 into the Tandem/Centex property. He felt the traffic in the area of Dodd and 1-494 was going to be extremely excessive with the commercial/industrial growth in Eagan. Mayor Mertensotto asked if staff would pass along to the Council any information they may receive from NSP or Northwestern Bell when they are doing work in the City. He noted that he receives calls from the residents wondering what they are doing, and would like to be informed via the Friday News if possible. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Cummins moved to adjourn the meeting to 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 2, 1987. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:59 P.M. g‹.g, Charles E. E. Mertensotto Mayor iL Mary Maryjtnn DeLaRosa Deputy City Clerk LIST OF CONTOACTOR$J..11:00*It, 00p:JiOci3OityY00046/v, 'ONAORTEOBER 1, 1987: Excavating Licenses: Gilmer Excavating, Inc., Richfield Plumbing, Co. Webster Co., Inc. Gas Piping License: Peine Plumbing & Eiating General Contractor Licenses:. B.R. Erickson, Inc. Construction 70, Inc. Johnson Engineering & Cppstruction C Sterling Fence, Inc. Theissen-Nonnemachqr, Inc. West Side Builders Heating License: Peine Plumbing & Heating Sign Erecting License: Crosstown Signs, Inc. iO