1987-03-17 Council minutesPage No. 2406
March 17, 1987
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, March 17, 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 and Witt.
AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda
for the meeting, including items contained in the
add -on agenda.
Ayes: 5 Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
Nays: 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the minutes
of the March 3rd meeting.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 the minutes of the February
11th Park Commission meeting.
b. Acknowledgment of the monthly Treasurer's
report for February.
c. Acknowledgment of the Fire Department monthly
report for February.
d. Adoption of Resolution No. 87 -25, "RESOLUTION
APPOINTING SPECIAL ELECTION JUDGES."
e. Approval of a request from the City Engineer to
reduce the frequency of the Engineer's Report
to a quarterly basis during the off - season but
on a monthly basis during the construction
season.
f. Approval of the List of Claims dated March 17,
1987 and totalling $613,710.80.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
FENCE PERMIT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
STREET SWEEPING
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
IOS ASSESSMENT
ROLL
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
STOP SIGNS
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g. Approval of the list of contractor licenses
dated March 17, 1987 and attached hereto.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Dr. Tom Koepke was present to request approval of
the installation of a six foot high fence to
replace an existing three foot fence at the Mendota
Heights Animal Hospital site.
Mayor Mertensotto stated that he believes the
standard kennel fence height is five feet and
felt that the proposed fence should be reduced to
five feet.
After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved to
approve the issuance of a permit for a six foot
high fence for an animal exercise area at 1938 Dodd
Road.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
On the recommendation of the Public Works Director,
Councilmember Cummins moved that the contract for
1987 street sweeping be awarded to Knutson Clean
Sweep for their low bid of $46.00 per hour.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of Resolution
No. 87 -26, "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR I.O.S. PLAZA ADDITION AND
ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 82, PROJECT NO.
8) .
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of Resolution
No. 87 -27, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING ON
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR I.O.S. PLAZA ADDITION AND
ADJACENT AREA IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 87,
PROJECT NO. 7)," the hearing to be held on April
21st.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
Councilmember Witt moved adoption of Ordinance No.
230, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1113,"
to add Medora Road, north and south bound, at
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Emerson Avenue as stop streets and Knollwood Lane,
north and south bound, at Emerson as stop streets,
and to delete the yield street designation for
Medora Road north and south bound at Emerson
Avenue.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution
No. 87-28, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT," for
the Spring Creek Acres addition along with
authorization for execution of the developer's
agreement by the Mayor and City Administrator.
Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from
the Public Works Director recommending the
appointment of a temporary Code Enforcement Intern.
Mayor Mertensotto expressed concern over potential
City liability for workers compensation since the
candidate, Richard Gill, has had a recent back
injury. He felt that the City should require some
type of liability waiver. Administrator Frazell
explained that the candidate is registered with the
second injury fund under workers compensation and
there should be no liability question.
After discussion, Councilmember Witt moved to
appoint Richard Gill as 1987 Code Enforcement
intern effective March 18th at the rate of $8.50
per hour, and to increase the Code Enforcement
budget for the position by $6,000.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
On the recommendation of the Public Works Director,
Councilmember Blesener moved that Gregg Gund be
hired as a temporary, full-time engineering
technician at the rate of $8.50 and that staff be
directed to prepare an employment agreement
specifying the terms of employment, including the
length of employment being 8 months, benefits as
recommended in the Public Works Director's memo,
and a waiver of rights to unemployment
compensation.
Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from
the City Clerk recommending that the secretarial
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
MEETING CHANGE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
REFERENDUM
TH 13/VICTORIA
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City could exercise the right of eminent domain and
apply the park contribution delinquency against the
cost of the easements if other negotiation fails,
or the City could commence action on collection of
the delinquency.
Councilmember Witt moved to authorize payment of
$10,000 for the necessary utility and trailway
easements as recommended, or if the offer is
unacceptable, to direct the City Attorney to
proceed with condemnation of the easement, the
cost of easement acquisition to be offset by the
delinquent park contribution and outstanding
interest.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilmember Hartmann moved to authorize the City
Attorney to commence action to recover the
delinquent Eide Addition park contribution and
outstanding interest if there is no favorable
reaction to easement negotiations.
Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion.
To avoid conflict over use of the Council Chambers
for the processing of the Special Park Election,
Councilmember Hartmann moved that the April 21st
regular meeting be rescheduled to April 22nd at
7:30 P.M.
Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
The Council directed the City Administrator to
draft a Council letter of support for the Park
Referendum.
Councilmember Cummins directed the Administrator to
be sure that there is community identity in the
athletic complex name. Councilmember Witt
suggested that there be a question and answer
page, or flyer insert, in the newsletter or in the
local papers. Administrator Frazell was directed
to explore available options for distribution of a
question and answer sheet.
The Council acknowledged a report from the Public
Works Director regarding a Mn/DOT/County agreement
over relocation of the Victoria/13 intersection.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the
Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
TH 55 CORRIDOR
STUDY
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LABOR AGREEMENT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
EASEMENT
! ) CONDEMNATION
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position, budgeted to begin mid-year, be created
effective on April 15th and that a new receptionist
be hired effective on April 20th.
Councilmember Cummins moved to authorize creation
of an administrative secretary position, effective
April 15th, to be placed at Step D of Grade V of
the pay matrix and that Kimberlee Blaeser be
promoted to the position, and that staff be
authorized to advertise for and select a
Receptionist/Clerk Typist to commence work on April
20th at Step A, Grade I of the pay matrix.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
The Council discussed a proposal from Dahlgren,
Shardlow & Uban for preparation of a comprehensive
study of the Highway 55 corridor area.
Councilmember Blesener moved to approve execution
of the proposed contract conditioned upon
submission of a time schedule for completion of the
work and on the basis that the consultants submit
monthly progress reports to Council.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council discussed a memo from the City
Administrator relative to the proposed 1987 police
bargaining unit contract. There was some
discussion over comparable worth implications.
Councilmember Cummins stated that he objects to
pattern bargaining and suggested that perhaps the
City should go to arbitration since the comparable
worth study has shown that many of the positions
are overcompensated.
After discussion, Councilmember Blesener moved to
approve the 1987 Police Bargaining Unit Contract as
recommended by the City Administrator.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Public Works Director Danielson reviewed his memo
recommending that the City Attorney be authorizedto
enter eminent domain proceedings to acquire utility
and trail easements over two lots in the Eide
Addition. It was noted by Attorney Hart that the
property owner is significantly delinquent in the
payment of the park contribution due as part of the
platting of Eide Estates. He suggested that the
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
meeting be adj
discussion of
agreement.
Councilmember
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ourned to a closed session for
the 1987 Public Works labor
Cummins seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
Charles E. Mertensotto
Mayor
een M. Swanson
ity Clerk
LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
ON MARCH 17, 1987
Excavating License: Masonry License:
Bruhn Excavating
S.J. Dahn Trucking and Excavating
Junek Excavating
Rumpca Sewer and Water
Saint Paul Utilities and Excavating
Shamrock Excavating Company
Gas Piping License:
E.S.P., Inc.
Farmer's Heating & Cooling
Snelling Company
General Contractor's License:
Artisan Construction
HBS Construction, Inc.
Copper Ridge Homes, Inc.
Heaver Design and Construction, Inc.
M.J. Moser Construction
Planesman Construction Company
Quality Exteriors, Inc.
D.A. Smith Builders, Inc.
Heating and Air Conditioning License:
E.S.P., Inc.
Snelling Company
Jesco, Inc.
M.W. Concrete & Mas