1987-08-18 Council minutesPage No. 2152
August 18, 1987
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, August 18, 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 7:30 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 Councilmember Blesener
revised agenda for the
items contained in the
Councilmember Hartmann
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR
moved adoption of the
meeting, including
add-on agenda.
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the
minutes of the August 4th meeting with
correction.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilmember Hartmann 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. Acknowledgment of a letter from Mr. Tom
Koenen regarding the proposed athletic
facility.
b. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's monthly
report for July.
c. Acknowledgment of the Fire Department
monthly report for July.
d. Approval of the issuance of a temporary
on-sale 3.2 malt beverage license to St.
Peter's in conjunction with Father Galtier
Days activities on September 19th between
the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 12:30 A.M. and
September 20th between the hours
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of 12:00 Noon and 6:00 P.M., along with
waiver of the license fee.
e. Approval of the issuance of a sign permit
to Unisys for replacement of the existing
building sign at 2535 Pilot Knob Road.
f. Approval of the issuance of a fence permit
for Circle Freight, International for
installation of a 6 foot high chain link
fence at 1450 Northland Drive.
g. Authorization for execution of an assent
to registration for Park Place.
h. Acknowledgment of a report on repairs to
the lift stations at the Marie Avenue pond
and on Mendota Heights Road.
i. Approval for the DNR to conduct a deer
hunt in Fort Snelling State Park on
November 7th and 8th and November 14th and
15th.
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• Approval of the list of contractor
licenses dated August 18, 1987 and
attached hereto.
k. Approval of the issuance of rubbish hauler
licenses to Ken Oehrlein Sanitation
Service and Krupenny & Sons Disposal
Service.
1. Approval of the list of claims dated
August 18, 1987 nd totalling $584,819.24.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ABATEMENT Assistant County Assessor Bill Peterson was
present to review and request approval of a
tax abatement.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
SLOWINSKI The Council acknowledged a letter from Mr. &
COMPLAINT Mrs. Emil Slowinski, 806 Bachelor Avenue,
complaining about damage to their property
Councilmember Cummins moved approval of an
abatement for Mr. Virgil McQuay for Parcel
No. 27-83300-181-00, reducing the assessed
value from 26,604 to 23,936 for taxes payable
in 1987.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
WOODRIDGE DRIVE
FEASIBILITY
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
STRATFORD WOODS
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from erosion from the Deer Trail Hills and
Evergreen Knolls plats, along with a report
from the Public Works Director.
Public Works Director Danielson gave a brief
oral report and informed Council that Mr.
Shaughnessy plans to seed the Deer Trail Hills
slopes adjacent to the Slowinski property by
September 15th.
Councilmember Biesener suggested that the
developers also seed the soil that washed down
from the projects onto the Slowinski property.
Mayor Mertensotto suggested, and the Council
concurred, that seed mesh be used on the
Shaughnessy project to prevent the grass seed
from washing out.
After discussion, Public Works Director
Danielson was directed to respond in writing
to the Slowinskis, informing them what will be
done to alleviate the problem.
The Council acknowledged and discussed a
report from Public Works Director Danielson,
and a letter from the Mn/DOT District
Maintenance Engineer, regarding concerns
expressed by George Tesar, 731 Woodridge, and
several neighbors about erosion on the bluffs
along Highway 13 and below Woodridge Drive.
Mayor Mertensotto informed the Council that he
and the Public Works Director met with the
residents on August 13th to discuss the
matter.
Councilmember Biesener moved to direct staff
to work with the Mn/DOT staff to prepare an
informational report.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Council acknowledged a tabulation of bids
received for construction of public
improvements to serve the Stratford Woods
Addition and adjacent areas.
Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of
Resolution No. 87-79, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT," for Stratford
Woods improvements, awarding the contract to
Orfei Contracting, Inc. for its low bid of
$101,682.85.
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Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
IMPROVEMENT BONDS Council acknowledged the tabulation of bids
received for the sale of $1,950,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds.
Councilmember Hartmann moved to accept the
bids on the sale of $1,950,000 as tabulated by
Financial Advisor Shaughnessy.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 87 -19,
HALLEY
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Councilmember Blesener moved adoption of
Resolution No. 87 -80, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
BID ON SALE OF $1,950,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1987, PROVIDING FOR THEIR
ISSUANCE AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT
THEREOF," awarding the sale to Norwest
Securities, et al, for a net rate of 6.575 %.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Council acknowledged a memo from the City
Administrator recommending reconsideration of
the August 4th motion approving the Park Place
playground area variance. Administrator
Frazell stated that he does not feel the
language in the motion allows the City to
order removal of the structures if they are
not maintained.
After discussion, Councilmember Blesener moved
to reconsider the action of August 4th
regarding the playground variance for Michael
Halley and to amend that motion to read as
follows: to accept the site plan as submitted
and to approve the variance to allow
construction of the accessory structures
conditioned upon restrictive covenants, to be
prepared by the developer and approved by the
City Attorney, containing requirements for
maintenance or removal of the facilities and
with the further condition that the City
reserves the right to revoke the variance and
order removal of the structures and
improvements at such time as, in the City's
judgment, the homeowners' association has
failed to adequately maintain the
improvements.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
CASE NO. 87-18,
SIBLEY HEIGHTS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
STOP SIGN
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Mr. David Hansing, representing Mr. Richard
Bjorklund and Mr. Leroy Hanson, was present to
request approval of the preliminary plat for
the Sibley Heights Addition. Mr. Hansing
reviewed a revised plan with the lots
reconfigured to maximize, and on which
suggested houses were shown. He stated that
there is a 35 foot setback from the main road
area and a 30 foot setback from the cul-de-sac
areas, and that these setbacks will be
included in the plat covenants.
Councilmember Blesener expressed her concern
that the homes will look crowded and asked
whether the developers would consider
including a 15 foot sideyard setback
requirement in the covenants.
Mr. Bjorklund stated that after the last
Council discussion on the proposed plat he had
Mr. Hansing design a 24 lot plat (eliminating
one lot from the original proposal). Mr.
Hansing reviewed the plan for Council.
After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved
approval of the preliminary plat for Sibley
Heights, dated August 18, 1987, containing 24
lots, with no approval conditions other than
those requirements contained in City
ordinances.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Council acknowledged a report from Public
Works Director Danielson regarding a hedge
growing in the right-of-way at the northwest
corner of Decorah Lane at Apache, and
responding to a petition for installation of
four-way stop signs at the intersection. Mr.
Danielson stated that the bushes are planted
in the right-of-way and a better sight line is
needed. He felt that the bushes should either
be removed or cut.
Ms. Connie Johnson, owner of the lot adjacent
to the hedge, was present for the discussion
and submitted a copy of the stop sign petition
to Council. She stated that there should be
some way to slow traffic on Decorah and that
the requested stop signs should help.
Councilmember Hartmann pointed out that
Decorah is a through street which serves the
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entire neighborhood and that the entrance sign
was installed to keep construction vehicles
out of the Friendly Hills area. Councilmember
Blesener stated that she feels putting in stop
signs on side streets will only encourage
faster speeds on Decorah.
Councilmember Cummins felt that it would make
sense to install four -way stop signs at
Decorah and Pontiac.
After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved
to direct staff to prepare an ordinance
amendment to provide that Decorah Lane and
Pontiac Place be a four -way stop intersection.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
AUDIT Mr. Steve Laible, from Peat Marwick, was
present to review the 1986 Audit of City
funds. Mr. Laible highlighted various items
and answered Council questions. He introduced
Ms. Susan Bodine, the project's engagement
manager, to the Council.
FIRE HYDRANT, Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of
LEXINGTON HEIGHTS Resolution No 87 -81, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
ENGINEER'S REPORT, ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND
PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
FIRE HYDRANT CONSTRUCTION TO SERVE LEXINGTON
HEIGHTS APARTMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86,
PROJECT NO. 14)."
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LILYDALE WATER
CONNECTION
Councilmember Witt arrived at 8:58 o'clock P.M.
Council acknowledged a report from Public
Works Director Danielson regarding a request
from Bisanz Brothers for authorization to
connect a proposed apartment project,
Riverwood Apartments, adjacent to the Riverain
Condominiums in Lilydale, to the City's water
system.
Mayor Mertensotto expressed concern over the
high density development being approved along
the bluffline in Lilydale. He also felt that
the rate proposed for the water connection is
too low. Mr. Danielson explained the basis
used for calculating the connection charge.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
WARMING HOUSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
EIDE ESTATES
BUDGET
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
STORM DAMAGE
MISCELLANEOUS
ADJOURN
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Councilmember Cummins moved to authorize the
Mayor to execute the St. Paul Water Utility
Private Watermain agreement to allow a private
fire hydrant, and to allow staff to issue a
water permit to Bisanz Brothers subject to
payment of a connection charge in the amount
of $36,042.56.
Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
Councilmember Cummins moved to authorize staff
to order the installation of electrical boxes
at the City's four warming houses and to
prepare a purchase order for Corrigan Electric
to perform the installation at a cost of
$6,865.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Administrator Frazell informed Council that
Mr. Vernon Eide has paid the Eide Estates
delinquent park contribution.
Councilmember Witt moved that a public hearing
on the commercial street lighting district
budget and tax levy be conducted on September
1st and that the public hearing on the
proposed 1988 Budget be conducted on September
15th.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
It was the consensus of Council that the
Council budget workshop be conducted at 7:30
P.M. on September 2nd.
Public Works Director Danielson gave the
Council an oral update on storm damage and
disaster relief.
Council acknowledged a memo regarding the
completion timetable for moved-in houses on
Chippewa and Knob Road.
There was a brief discussion and Council
consensus that any potential request from the
DNR to allow goose hunting in the City would
not receive favorable consideration.
There being no further business to come before
the Council,
Councilmember Cummins moved that the meeting
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ATTEST:
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be adjourned.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:17 P.M.
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Mayor
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LIST OF CONTRACTOR'S TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 18, 1987
Excavating License:
Jeanettas Excavating
Gas Piping Licenses:
Inver Grove Heights Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Ray N. Welter Heating Co.
General Contractor Licenses:
Cardinal Homebuilders
Mark Hittner Construction, Inc.
Parkos Construction Co., Inc.
Heating & Air Conditioning License:
Inver Grove Heights Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Masonry License:
A & B Cement Construction, Inc.
B. R. Moline Masonry, Inc.
Mrozic Construction, Inc.
1987 Rubbish Hauler Licenses:
Ken Oehrlein Sanitation Service
Krupenny & Son's Disposal Service