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1986-11-18 Council minutesPage No. 2328 November 18,1986 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, November 18, 1986 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 Lockwood called the meeting to order at 7:35 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmembers Blesener, Hartmann and Witt. Councilmember Cummins was absent. AGENDA ADOPTION Councilmember Blesener observed that there were several residents in the audience who have asked that their representative be allowed to speak on the Dobie subdivision issue which had been acted on by Council at the last meeting. She asked that the unfinished and new business portion of the agenda be adjusted to provide an opportunity for the representative to speak. After discussion, Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda including items contained in the add-on agenda and the inclusion of a new item 9a to allow comments from Stratford Road residents. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF Mayor Lockwood reviewed a number of errors which MINUTES had been corrected in a revised copy of the November 10th minutes. Councilmember Blesener stated changes which she felt should be made to her comment on Page No. 2323 and an addition following Mayor Lockwood's comments on that page to more accurately characterize her position on the Dobie issue. The Council accepted those changes. Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the revised minutes of the November 10th meeting with corrections stated this evening. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Witt moved approval of the consent calendar as submitted and recommended for approval as part of the regular agenda, along Page No. 2331 November 18, 1986 reconsideration if she though Mr. Dobie was going to come back with the same street proposal. Councilmember Hartmann stated that the matter was not tabled for the purpose of only to come up with a cul-de-sac solution; Council tabled the matter to give the developer an opportunity to provide optional cul-de-sac alternatives. He pointed out that Planner Dahlgren has stated that the best way to develop the plat is with through streets. Councilmember Witt felt that Council did not hold enough discussion on cul-de-sacs, and that it didn't seem that the residents had enough opportunity to discuss cul-de-sacs. Mr. Eide stated that the residents had no idea that the matter was going to appear on November 10th and therefore they should have an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Lockwood responded that he believes people were given ample opportunity to discuss the issue, and stated that he felt that they were well prepared for the discussion. Councilmember Blesener stated that people had no knowledge that the Council was going to look at the original proposal again on November 10th and they had no time to react. Mayor Lockwood stated that he would not move to reconsider, that his position is clear and that he believes that cul-de-sacs when not necessary are poor planning. He felt the matter should be considered at the next meeting since Council- member Cummins is not present this evening. Attorney Hart stated that the only time a motion to reconsider is proper is at the meeting following that on which the action was taken. He pointed out that the motion to reconsider must occur at this meeting or not at all. Mr. Eide stated that the residents are not asking to be heard on the matter tonight, but are only asking that the reconsideration action be made so that they can be given an opportunity to speak on the issue at another meeting. Councilmember Hartmann stated that he is not inclined to bring the issue up for reconsideration. He stated that Council must look at what the Planning Commission has said, Page No. 2332 November 18, 1986 what the City Planner has said. He pointed out that Council has looked at a variety of cul-de- sac options including two suggested by the City Planner, and in his opinion after all consideration, the through street is the proper decision. He stated that his understanding of tabling the issue at the earlier meeting was so that Council could look at possible additional cul-de-sac options, but that did not rule out the original plat. He felt that there was ample information in the minutes of past meetings to support the decision on the through street. Councilmember Blesener stated she that thinks that the Council is being unfair --the plat was denied and then reconsidered so that the developer could come back to the Council rather than the Planning Commission and so that the Council could give input on design. Mayor Lockwood suggested that Robert's Rules of Order be suspended until Councilmember Cummins is present so that he or Councilmember Hartmann could make a reconsideration motion if they so desire. Attorney Hart advised that in accordance with the City Ordinance which incorporates Roberts Rules the issue is finished tonight unless there is a motion to reconsider tonight. Administrator Frazell stated that he feels it is wrong to get so caught up in procedure and miss the point of what is the best solution. He pointed out that there was a legal hearing on the issue in October. The issue of through street versus cul-de-sac was thoroughly discussed then and the residents were given ample opportunity to debate the issue at that hearing which was closed after discussion. Councilmember Blesener again stated that she believes it would be unfair not to reconsider the issue. Mayor Lockwood stated that he has not changed his mind on the issue but since Councilmember Blesener feels so strongly that Council is being unfair and since Councilmember Cummins is not present to make input, he would make a reconsideration motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 FEASIBILITY REPORT, THE PONDS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PUMP AND METER SERVICE Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 SIGN PERMIT Page No. 2333 November 18, 1986 Mayor Lockwood moved to reconsider action taken on the Dobie Subdivision, that the matter be placed on the next agenda for discussion and that Mr. Dobie be notified of Council's action. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed the feasibility report on proposed improvements to serve The Ponds of Mendota Heights and adjacent areas. The Council also acknowledged a letter from Mr. Kenneth Peterson, 645 North Freeway Road, regarding payment for fencing he plans to install along his easterly property line. It was concluded that the fence issue is a private matter which Mr. Peterson should address with Mr. Kurtz. Mr. Michael Kurtz, developer of the plat, had questions regarding grading and also asked what costs he would have to bear if the project does not materialize. After discussion, Councilmember Blesener moved adoption of Resolution No. 86 -92, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER, WATER, STORM SEWER, AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE PONDS OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 86, PROJECT NO. 9)," the hearing to be held on December 16th. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a resolution prepared in response to Council direction on November 10th. Councilmember Blesener moved adoption of Resolution No. 86 -93, "RESOLUTION DENYING PUMP AND METER SERVICE'S CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ADD MOTOR FUEL TANKS TO THE TOM THUMB SUPERETTE STORE AT 1944 DODD ROAD." Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mr. Chuck Lerberg, from Nordquist Sign Company, was present to request approval of a permit to install an 88 square foot illuminated pylon sign and two 30 square foot, non - illuminated directory signs on the Airport Business Plaza property located at Northland Drive and Pilot Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 COUNTY FACILITY RELOCATION Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CORNICK STORM WATER Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page No. 2334 November 18, 1986 Knob Road. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the sign permit as requested and in accordance with plans dated November 4, 1986. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a public hearing notice from Dakota County relative to consideration of the relocation of the Dakota County Administrative Building or establishment of satellite service centers. After discussion, Councilmember Witt moved adoption of Resolution No. 86-94, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOCATION OF DAKOTA COUNTY FACILITIES NEARER THE POPULATION CENTER." Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of Resolution No. 86-95, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR MIKE CORNICK PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1156 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY," conditioned upon written agreement by Mr. Cornick that he will pay all costs involved in preparation of the study. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. CITY HALL The Council discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding architectural services for Phase II of the City Hall project. Council- member Blesener stated Council knows the style of building that it wants and that she wants Lindberg-Pierce Architects to know that the design must conform to Council's desires and not • that of the architects. She suggested that a pre-contract conference be conducted to discuss concerns with the firm's representatives. It was Council consensus that a conference with the architects be conducted immediately preceding the December 2nd meeting. Council also concurred in the City Administrator's recommendation that a closed session for labor negotiations and salary issues be conducted at the end of the meeting or at a pre-Council meeting on December 16th. MENDOTA SCHOOL Individual Council members expressed their Page No. 2335 November 18, 1986 feelings with regard to a request from the School Board for comments on the possible re- opening of Mendota School (item 9g). It was the concensus that the Council should not take a position on the issue and that while members of the Council might wish to make comments on their own behalf at the November 25th Board hearing, none should be made on behalf of the Council. MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged a memo from the Police Chief regarding accidents at the intersection of Highway 13 and Downing. 929 CHIPPEWA The Council acknowledged and discussed a report from the Code Enforcement Officer relative to the state of completion of a house which was moved to 929 Chippewa. It was the concensus of Council that the owner, Mike Clasen, should be requested to attend the December 2nd meeting to discuss the completion schedule. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ATTEST: TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:58 o'clock P.M. Ariwovet Robert G. Lockwood Mayor athleen M. 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