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1987-02-17 Council minutesPage No. 2388 February 17, 1987 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, February 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. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the MINUTES minutes of the February 3rd Special Council meeting. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the February 3rd regular meeting with corrections. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the minutes of the February 5th special meeting. Councilmember Cummins 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 the Engineer's Project Report for January. b. Acknowledgment of the Treasurer's report for January. c. Acknowledgment of the Fire Department monthly Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS LEGISLATIVE MATTERS LILYDALE DEVELOP- MENT PROPOSAL Page No. 2389 February 17, 1987 report for January. d. Approval of the sale of surplus City vehicles and an impounded car to those persons who submitted the highest sealed bids, as follow: Harry Kirchner, 1984 Dodge Diplomat, $1,266.99; Harry Kirchner, 1984 Dodge Diplomat, $895.99; Harry Kirchner, 1976 Monte Carlo, $100.00; Tim Fjelstad, 1978 one-ton Chevrolet, $1,899.00. e. Approval of the purchase of three 1987 Chevrolet Caprice squad cars from Thane Hawkins Chevrolet as bid under the Ramsey County bid process, for a total net cost of $33,030. f. Approval of the List of Claims dated February 17, 1987 and totalling $157,196.31. g. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated February 17, 1987 and attached hereto. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Mrs. Carol Damberg, 975 Caren Road, was present to discuss concerns over proposed development in Lilydale. Mayor Mertensotto placed the matter on the agenda for discussion later in the meeting. Councilmember Witt, as League Legislative Coordinator, informed the Council on highlights of the Governor's tax reform proposal and the position of the League of Minnesota Cities relative to the proposal. Representative Bert McKasy and Representative Art Seaberg were present to discuss legislative issues with the Council. Representative McKasy informed Council on the effect the Governor's proposal would have on Mendota Heights properties. Representative Seaberg also discussed the tax proposal. Council also discussed the effect implementation of pay equity will have on the City. Mrs. Carol Damberg, 975 Caren Road, stated that she was present on behalf of several residents from Victoria Road and Caren Road relative to concerns over a proposed development, Victoria Place Patio Homes, on Victoria in Lilydale. She stated that the developer proposes to construct 23 units on 2.16 acres of land abutting Mendota Heights. Mrs. Damberg stated that the residents are concerned over the density of the proposed project, requested Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SOS SIGN PERMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2390 February 17, 1987 setback variances which would bring the structures very close to Mendota Heights homes, and the impact of increased traffic at the intersection of Victoria/T.H. 13/1-35E. She suggested that the proposed development would generate 300 more trips per day at this already dangerous intersection. Mrs. Damberg stated that the matter is scheduled to be considered by the Lilydale Planning Commission at 3:00 P.M. on February 19th, and that area residents plan on attending the meeting. She asked that the Council support the residents in their opposition to the proposal. Mr. Brett Larson, 985 Caren Road; Mrs. Anita Stockton, 969 Caren Road; and Mr. & Mrs. George Bergh, 996 Caren Court, were also present to ask for Council's support in opposing the proposed development. Mayor Mertensotto indicated that the Council has no control over development in Lilydale but does have a measure of control in this instance because sanitary sewer service must come from Mendota Heights. He stated that he cannot conceive of a density of 23 units on 2.16 acres. Councilmember Blesener stated that besides the density issue she is very concerned over the traffic hazard at the Victoria/13/35E intersection. Councilmember Witt moved to direct staff to prepare a letter of objection and to present the letter to the Lilydale Planning Commission at its February 19th meeting. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Representatives of the SOS Convenience Mart were present to request approval of a permit to install a Union 76 sign and a price sign, for a total sign area of 38 square feet, on the existing sixteen foot pylon. After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved approval of a sign permit for installation of the two signs as proposed at a maximum height of 23 feet from the ground to the top of the proposed Union 76 sign. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Page No. 2391 February 17, 1987 Mr. Ronald Lagerquist, project architect for the proposed Country Club Markets warehouse, was present to review a revised site plan and request approval of a building permit for a new warehouse building at 1460 Sibley Memorial Highway. Mr. Lagerquist stated that as the result of discussion at the February 3rd meeting, the applicant has agreed to eliminate some of the parking area to provide more green space. He stated that all of the possible roof area will drain off the roof to the green area at the back of the structure instead of to the hard surface. In response to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Mr. Lagerquist stated that the paved area adjacent to the building will not become a parking area for semis, that there will be four loading positions used during the day plus a truck maneuvering area. Councilmember Blesener stated that she still does not like the plan, that the applicant is proposing a great big parking lot with a block building and Council is missing the opportunity to see that the property is enhanced with more landscaping and less blacktop. Councilmember Witt moved approval of the building permit based on the site plan submitted and subject to approval of the building plans by the Code Enforcement Officer. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Lagerquist stated that complied with all setbacks area. He pointed out that problem and asked that the he feels the owner has and reduced the parking there is a timing permit be approved. Councilmember Cummins stated Council's direction at the last meeting that landscaping should be provided to shield the structure from the road. Further discussion on the matter was tabled to March 3rd. The Council acknowledged and discussed the feasibility report for proposed public improvements to serve Valley Curve Estates. Mr. George Spanjers, owner of the property, was present for the discussion and informed Council that of the three options for serving the property, he prefers Option 3. Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution Page No. 2392 February 17, 1987 No. 87 -13, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWERS AND WATERMAINS TO SERVE VALLEY CURVE ESTATES (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 5)," exercising Option 3 at the request of the property owner. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RECESS Mayor Mertensotto called a recess at 8:40 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:46 P.M. SOUTHEAST AREA Mr. Dick Putnam, from Tandem Development, and Mr. DEVELOPMENT -- Tom Boyce, from Centex Homes, were present to TANDEM CORP. discuss the proposed development of the southeast area of the City. Mr. Putnam stated that the two firms are looking at implementing the Southeast Area Plan adopted by the City in 1985. He described the area of the property which is either owned or under option by the two firms as the third phase of the Copperfield Addition, the 38 acre King property, the 120 acre Riley property which includes the Owens and Laukka- Beck properties, the 9.3 acre Clark property, and the ten acres owned by Opus at the intersection of Dodd Road and Mendota Heights Road. Mr. Putnam described the proposed development plan, which will be presented informally to the Planning Commission in March. He also described two proposed neighborhood parks and a trail system. Mr. Putnam stated that the structures proposed within the development area would be owner- occupied and described a possible mix of housing types with an overall project density of slightly under five units per acre. The Council heard and responded to comments from the following members of the audience: Mr. Lou Eschele, 2118 Aztec Lane; Mr. Dick Bancroft, a member of the Sunfish Lake City Council; Mr. Chuck Bangasser, 2223 Copperfield Drive; Mr. Ultan Duggan, 813 Hazel Court; Mr. Bernard Friel, 750 Mohican Lane, who also submitted a copy of a petition which had been presented to the Council in 1985 relative to the Southeast Area Plan and Comprehensive Plan amendments; Mr. Paul Spangler, 795 Hokah; and Mr. Robert Emery, 1183 Dodd Road. The Council acknowledged three petitions from residents of Sunfish Lake relative to their concerns over development of those areas of Mendota Heights immediately adjacent to Sunfish Lake. Page No. 2393 February 17, 1987 Mayor Mertensotto informed the audience that no action would be taken on the matter this evening. He further informed the audience that the Metropolitan Council's model aircraft noise ordinance, adoption of which by the City would have an effect on development of the Southeast Area, is available and will be considered in the near future. After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved that the Model Aircraft Noise Ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RECESS Mayor Mertensotto called a recess at 10:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:17 P.M. COMPUTER PURCHASE Police Chief Delmont was present to review bids received for the acquisition of an Apple Macintosh computer system for the Police Department. After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved to authorize purchase of an Apple Macintosh computer system as described in the computer quotation form submitted by Police Chief Delmont, from First Tech, in accordance with their bid and for a price not to exceed $13,000. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PERSONNEL Councilmember Witt moved to approve the permanent appointment of Donn Anderson as Police Sergeant effective February 1, 1987. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PARK PLACE FINAL PLAT Mr. Michael Halley was present to request approval of the final plat for the Park Place addition. Mayor Mertensotto felt that three conditions should be placed on plat approval: that there be a signed developer's agreement satisfactory to both parties; that the City be given deeds for the two outlots; and that the plat should be modified to widen the right-of-way for the islands. City Attorney Hart informed Council that there is a gap in the title for some of the land on which public improvements are to be installed and recommended that the developer should submit quit Page No. 2394 February 17, 1987 claim deeds for the public improvement right-of- way. Mr. Halley also requested approval of the location of street lights and a proposed street light design. It was Council consensus that Council could agree with the proposed locations, if one of the locations is moved onto the property line, but that it would reserve approval on design until a residential street lighting policy is in place. Mr. Halley stated that if approved, the lights would be installed by the developers and the homeowners association would :.ay'• the :3nfahiteliantre electricity costs. Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of Resolution No. 87-14, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR PARK PLACE," subject to receipt of an executed developer's agreement, quit claim deeds for the outlots and public improvement areas, and modification of the final plat to widen right-of- way for the islands. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PARK BOND The Council discussed a memo from Treasurer REFERENDUM Shaughnessy regarding the Park Bond Referendum and gave staff direction relative to the amount of the issue, date of the referendum, election hours and polling places, type of ballot and language for the ballot question. GOAL SETTING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ANIMAL HOSPITAL Councilmember Cummins moved to schedule a Council goal setting session for Saturday, April 11th at 8:30 A.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Dr. Tom Koepke was present to request Council to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow kennelling at an animal hospital as a conditional use. He indicated that the police would like to use Midwest Animal Services for animal control, and that approval of the ordinance amendment would allow the Mendota Heights Animal Hospital to provide kennelling services for animals picked up by Midwest. In response to a question from Mayor Mertensotto, Dr. Koepke stated that if an injured animal is brought to him by Midwest, he will treat the animal Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 JOINT MEETING COUNCIL COMMENTS PARK BOND ISSUE ) / ADJOURN Page No. 2395 February 17, 1987 and the owner would be liable for the cost if the animal is claimed. Councilmember Cummins moved that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission and that staff be directed to prepare a proposed ordinance amendment for the Commission's review. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. It was the consensus of the Council that the proposed Joint Council/Planning Commission meeting be conducted at 7:00 P.M. on 7.eb-rdary224c; in the Engineering Conference Room. Councilmember Cummins raised several zoning issues which he felt need to be addressed: the front yard setback for houses in areas where sidewalks are installed; the language defining how houses are aligned, particularly on cul-de-sacs; consideration of re-defining single family zoning to make the minimum lot size 20,000 square feet, particularly on the school district properties. Councilmember Blesener suggested that the term "high-density" should be eliminated from use, since 8 units per acre is not really high density. Councilmember Witt informed the Council that she will be late for the March 3rd meeting. Administrator Frazell asked the Council for direction on preparation of a draft memo of understanding with the School District regarding the proposed Henry Sibley Athletic Complex. He brought up three issues: appraisals on the Hildebrandt and West properties are necessary; the School District owns only 3 rather than 8 acres of land as they had indicated; what should be the ownership interest of the City and the School District. The Council concurred that the total cost should be limited to $1,392,000 and that the City should order appraisals of the Hildebrandt and West properties. Council also discussed and gave Administrator Frazell direction relative to ownership interest. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the Page No. 2396 February 17, 1987 meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:22 O'clock P.M. ATTEST: Charles E. E. Mertensotto Mayor c07 a hleen M. Swanson 'ty Clerk LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 17, 1987 Excavating License: Fuhr Trenching Husting and Engstrom, Inc. Lakeside Sewer and Water, Inc. M. M. Miller Brothers Excavating, Inc. Schulties Plumbing, Inc. Gas Piping License: Arneson Heating Service Company Doody Mechanical, Inc. Gopher Heating and Sheet Metal, Inc. Hinding Heating and Air Conditioning Twin City Furnace Company Smith Heating and Air Conditioning General Contractor's License: Air Seal Company American Estate Homes, Inc. Banaszewski Construction Company, Inc. Brelje Construction, Inc. K.W. Dahm Construction Company, Inc. Gustafson and Associates Houle Construction Kee Construction, Inc. Kraus-Anderson Construction Company Keystone Builders Corporation Kropelnicki Construction Merle's Construction Company Steph-an Homes, Inc. Twin City Storm Sash Company, Inc. Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company Heating and Air Conditioning License: Allan Mechanical, Inc. Cherokee Refrigeration, Inc. Dahms Heating, Inc. Gopher Heating and Sheet Metal, Inc. Heating & AC Cont.: Hinding Htg. & AC Smith Htg. & AC Twin City Furnace United Sheet Metal Masonry License: Eckert & Son Mas. M.F. Fleischhacker G & R Construction Doug Novy Const. Simon Bros. Cement Peter Schlagel Mas. Theisen-Fischer Plaster/Stucco Lic: Quality Drywall Siding License: ABC Seamless