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1987-01-20 Council minutesPage No. 2363 January 20, 1987 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 20, 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. ROLL CALL AGENDA ADOPTION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PROCLAMATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order at 7:35 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Mertensotto, Councilmembers Blesener, Cummins, Hartmann and Witt. Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting, including items contained in the add -on agenda. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mayor Mertensotto signed a proclamation from the American Heart Association designating February as Heart Month. Councilmember Cummins moved approval of the minutes of the January 6 meeting as corrected and the minutes of the January 13 Special meeting. Councilmember Blesener 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. Acknowledgement of the December Treasurer's report. b. Acknowledgement of the December Fire Department report. c. Acknowledgement of the Engineering monthly report. d. Acknowledgement of a letter from MASAC Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LANGER SITE Page No. 2364 January 20, 1987 relative to an agenda item rescheduling. e. Approval of a building permit for the former Comsery building located at 1385 Mendota Heights Road, subject to staff review of a landscaping plan to screen the additional parking area. f. Approval of the List of Claims dated January 20, 1987, and totaling $1,135,369.24 g. Approval of the List of Contractor's Licenses dated January 20, 1987, and attached hereto. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Mr. Charles Nolan, from Nolan Brothers, Inc., his son, and Mr. Bill Pierson, were present to get feedback from the Council regarding their proposal for development of the 17 acre Langer site, located in the northwest quadrant of 494/35E. Mr. Nolan noted that this site could become a corporate headquarters site if the total overall parcel were not subdivided. His proposal was to relocate his present air park on Lexington Avenue in Eagan to this site. Mr. Nolan distributed a handout to the Councilmembers showing various statistics of different land uses for the site. He noted that a use of light manufacturing could generate 2200 trips per day from the site, an office building could generate 3000 trips per day, and a proposed air park could generate 696 trips per day. Mr. Nolan noted that access could be off of TH 55 and Mendota Heights Road and that the property is in a unique position with relationship to the airport. In response to a Council question, Mr. Nolan stated that his firm is working with the airport, and that the site would have a capacity for 1700 cars, while the average would be 650-700 cars per day. Councilmember Witt stated it was her belief that an air park would not be the best use of the land for the City. She felt a commercial building or restaurant would be better, rather than , such a large area of blacktop. Mayor Page No. 2365 January 20, 1987 Mertensotto agreed and Councilmember Blesener also felt an air park would not be the best use of the land given the limited business area in the City. Mayor Mertensotto noted that he would not support such a large parking facility. Councilmember Hartmann expressed concern with the present drainage problem in the TH 55 /Mendota Heights Road area and felt that an air park could compound the drainage problems in the area. Mr. Nolan responded that a holding pond would be provided so as not to contribute any more runoff than what is present now. Mayor Mertensotto thanked Mr. Nolan for his presentation but added that the general consensus of the Council is that they would not look favorably on the proposal. ARCHITECT'S Mr. Robert Pierce, architect from Lindberg CONTRACT FOR Pierce was present for discussion of the CITY HALL proposed contract for construction of a new city hall. Mayor Mertensotto noted that he felt the project should be cut back to the 18,440 square feet as originally outlined in the Citizen's Committee report and also that he had spoken earlier to Mr. Pierce and that Mr. Pierce had agreed to a 7 %, rather than an 8% fee, but that the $4,750 credit from previous work would be deleted. Mayor Mertensotto noted that the 18,440 square feet isa66% increase over the square footage the City presently works in. Mayor Mertensotto recommended a total project budget of $1,388,500, and a $65.00 per square foot construction cost. Mr. Pierce noted that with the cost per square foot at $6.00 less than before, the building would have less higher quality materials in it. Councilmember Cummins felt the price should not be set so low that an inadequate City Hall is constructed, and he didn't want to see the Council limiting themselves to a basic box. Councilmember Witt felt the square footage should not be reduced, especially in the Police Department. Councilmember Cummins commended Mayor Mertensotto for trying to save money but suggested the Council try to shoot for Ayes: 4 Nays: 1, Cummins Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Page No. 2366; January 20, 1987 splitting the difference between the former project cost of $1,550,000 and Mayor Mertensotto's suggested $1,388,500. Mayor Mertensotto stated he would not be willing to bend from his figure. Councilmember Cummins stated he is not interested in a marginal City Hall and felt that enough dollars should be put in to construct a decent building. After further discussion Councilmember Blesener moved to adopt a total budget of $1,388,500, as submitted at the January 20, 1987 City Council meeting. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener moved approval of entering into a contract with Lindberg Pierce with the revisions, a fixed construction cost of $1,250,000, a 7% fee, and deletion of the $4,750 credit. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Witt moved approval to transfer $10,000 1=',"to, the City Hall Sinking Fund from the Industrial Development Fund, to cover 1987 cash expenditures. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mr. Pierce was asked to work with staff on square footage figures as a first step. Several residents were in attendance for the discussion of appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. Councilmember Cummins asked if the residents could each give a brief biography of themselves. Mr. Robert Emery, 1183 Dodd Road, noted that he is interested in appointment to the Planning Commission. Mr. Burton Anderson, 643 Sibley Memorial Highway, also expressed interest in the Planning Commission. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Page No. 2367 January 20, 1987 Ms. Vicki Katz, 1855 Hunter Lane, noted her interest in serving on the Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. Paul Katz, 1855 Hunter Lane, stated he is interested in the Planning Commission, but felt that it might be awkward if his wife was appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission and he was appointed to the Planning Commission. Council had received a letter of interest for either Commission from Mr. Darrell Straumann, 2012 Summit Lane, but Mr. Straumann was not present. Councilmember Cummins moved to appoint Ms. Vicki Katz, 1855 Hunter Lane, to the Park and Recreation Commission, with her three year term to become effective February 1, 1987. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved to appoint Mr. Burton Anderson, 643 Sibley Memorial Highway, to a three year term to the Planning Commission, effective February 1, 1987. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Witt noted that NDC4 Chairman Dave Zemke was resigning due to his relocation to Arizona. She asked the newspapers to note his vacancy on the Cable Commission. Councilmember Witt moved that Mr. Stuart Henning be reappointed to a three year term on the Planning Commission and Mr. James Stein be reappointed to a three year term on the Park and Recreation Commission, noting that Mr. Stein will probably not fill out his complete term. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mr. Paul Katz, 1855 Hunter Lane, asked the Council to look at the new Rosemount City Hall, especially at night with the lights on, and said he hoped the new Mendota Heights City Hall would not look like Rosemount's. PARK PLACE Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of IMPROVEMENTS Resolution No. 87-08, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BAPTIST HOSPITAL BUILDING PERMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SEWER UTILITY BILLINGS Page No. 2368 January 20, 1987 PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR SANITARY SEWER, WATER, STORM SEWERS AND STREETS TO SERVE PARK PLACE AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 12)". Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mr. Leonard Lampert, architect for Baptist Hospital Fund, and Mr. Daniel Weber, representing Health East, were present to request approval of a building permit for the Baptist Hospital Fund clinic, to be located on Lot 3, Block 2, Yorkton Centre Pointe South. The structure will be one story, with 8,780 square feet, and will be located in the southeast corner of the 1.8 acre site, with parking in front of the building. Mr. Lampert noted that a retaining wall on the east side shown on one of the drawings .1!t no longer included in the plan. He noted that several different medical groups, such as family practices, internal medicine, family consultants, physical therapy, etc., plan to be in the building. The building exterior will be brick, but the color has not yet been determined, and a landscaping plan has been provided, as well as a pylon sign, which conforms to all City requirements. Mr. Lampert noted that the site could be expanded to include a day care center or the clinic expansion. He also noted that he is hopeful for a July occupancy. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of a building permit, subject to staff review of complete plansand specifications. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved the adoption of Table 3A of the 1985 Uniform Building Code, as recommended in a memo from the Code Enforcement Officer. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Treasurer Shaughnessy relative to a proposed 20% increase in sewer utility rates. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TAX ANTICIPATION CERTIFICATES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON KENNELING Page No. 236:9 January 20, 1987 The minimum rate would increase from $22.00 per quarter to $26.50 per quarter and would help defray MWCC costs. After discussion, Mayor Mertensotto moved approval of a 20% increase in the sewer rate as recommended by Treasurer Shaughnessy. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. City Treasurer Shaughnessy noted that due to changes in the Tax Reform Act, the City should be able to issue between $425,000 and $450,000 in Tax Anticipation Certificates. Councilmember Witt moved approval of staff requesting informal interest rate offers on Tax Anticipation Certificates for the March 3, 1987 meeting. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. In a memo from Public Works Director Jim Danielson, he noted that the Mendota Heights Police Department had requested using Midwest Animal Services for animal control in 1987. Midwest is also the West St. Paul dog catcher and Dr. Thomas Koepke, Mendota Heights Animal Hospital, has been kenneling the West St. Paul dogs. In talking with Dr. Koepke, Chief Delmont discovered that this kenneling is illegal under Mendota Heights City ordinances, and Chief Delmont requested that the City modify its ordinance to allow Dr. Koepke to kennel. After discussion, staff was directed to ask Dr. Koepke to come before the City Council some- to consider this request._ as well as health standards and kenneling standards. SPRING CREEK ACRES The Council received a feasibility report for FEASIBILITY REPORT public improvements to serve the Spring Creek Acres subdivision. After reviewing the report, Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 87-09, "RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATER, STORM SEWERS AND STREET CONSTRUCTION TO SERVE SPRING CREEK ACRES (IMPROVEMENT NO. 87, PROJECT NO. 1)". Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 NOISE BUDGET' COMMENTS MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2330 January 20, 1987 MASAC representative Bernie Friel was not present for this discussion, but the general consensus of the City Council, after discussion, was that the noise budget was deficient because it ignored the distributional equity, and the Council felt strongly that they should support the inclusion of distributing the burden more widely. Councilmember Hartmann stated he was not in favor of the "slot system" alternative. City Administrator Frazell was directed to contact Mr. Friel to coordinate the City's comments with him. Judge Robert McCarthy was present and commented that a number of aircraft had flown over his residence recently which were at a low altitude. He was concerned that there could be an aircraft accident in the area. Councilmember Blesener commented on the noise of the engine runups that have taken place on weekend mornings recently. City Administrator Frazell noted that Mr. Dick Putnam had asked what the feelings of the Council were on the south east area relative to his proposed plans for development of the area. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:35 o'clock P.M. -21/1La)A0r4L/2424- Maryellnn DeLaRosa Deputy City Clerk ATTEST: Charles E. Mertensotto Mayor LIST OF CONTRACTORS TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 20, 1987 Ashpaltic/Concrete Paving License: \ (--_/ Ace Blacktop, Inc. Pine Bend Paving, Inc. Excavating License: Dasen Contracting Company, Inc. Midwestern Mechanical Murr Plumbing, Inc. Rayco Excavating Thompson Plumbing Trebor Contracting, Inc. United Water and Sewer Company Gas Piping License: American Burner Service, Inc. Benke Heating, Refrigeration and Air Cond. Consolidated Plumbing and Heating Company Dahms Heating, Inc. Egan and Sons Company Fredrickson Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Heating and Cooling Two KIeve Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Sedgwick Heating and Air Conditioning Co. Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Total Energy Heating and Cooling General Contractor's License: American Remodeling, Inc. W.F. Bauer Construction Company Charles C. Cudd Corporation Determan Welding and Tank Service, Inc. Duane J. Builders, Inc. Monty Girard Homes Harvey Homes, Inc. KMH Erectors, Inc. ` Linvill Associates, Inc. NilIes Builders, Inc. Axel H. Ohman, Inc. Olsen Fire Protection, Inc. Reliable Homes, Inc. Ryan Construction Company of MN, Inc. Sussel Corporation D.S. Trudeau Construction Company Valley Investments, Inc. Heating and Air Conditioning Lic.: American Burner Service, Inc. Earl Arneson, Jr. Heating and AC Benke Heating, Refrig. & AC., Inc. Bostrom Sheet Metal Works, Inc. Burnsville Heating and AC Centraire, Inc. Egan and Sons Company Fredrickson Heating & AC, Inc. Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating Co. Kleve Heating & AC, Inc. Sedgwick Heating and AC Company Standard Heating and AC Total Energy Heating and Cooling Valley Aire, Inc. Plastering/Stucco License: Zimmerman Stucco and Plaster, Inc. Sign Erecting License: Midway Sign Company, Inc. Nordquist Sign Company Suburban Lighting, Inc. Masonry License: Ken Nelson Construction H. Stockness and Sons Suburban Cement Construction