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1986-04-01 Council minutesPage No. 2479 April 1, 1986 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, April 1, 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 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmembers Blesener, Cummins, Hartmann and Witt. AGENDA ADOPTION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting including additional items contained in the add-on agenda. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Witt moved approval of the minutes of the March 4th meeting as corrected. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the minutes of the March 24th meeting as corrected. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins 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 minutes of the March 25th Planning Commission meeting. b. Acknowledgement of the Code Enforcement monthly report for March. c. Approval of the appointment of Greg Gund as a summer intern in the engineering department, effective from April through the end of the construction season. d. Approval of the List of Claims dated April 1, 1986 and totalling $772,756.67. Ayes: 5 Mays: 0 ABATEMENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 STREET SWEEPING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HEARING -- CASE NO. 86-05, MENDOTA HEIGHTS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Page No. 2480 April 1, 1986 e. Approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Ray Jedneak & Sons Excavating Gallati Excavating, Inc. Central Air Conditioning & Heating Company Charles Zwinger, Inc. Elview Construction, Inc. Central Air Conditioning & Heating Company Excavating License Excavating License Gas Piping License General Contractor License General Contractor License Heating and Air Condition- ing License Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Assistant County Assessor Bill Peterson was present to request approval of an abatement of taxes. Councilmember Cummins moved approval of an abatement for Ralph Burbach, reducing the assessed value for Parcel No. 27-71100-070-01 from 6840 to 6000 for taxes payable in 1986. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener moved that the contract for 1986 street sweeping be awarded to Foss Sweeping for their low bid of $43 per hour. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application for conditional use permit to allow construction of a garage addition to the Mendota Heights Animal Hospital. Dr. Thomas Koepke responded to Council questions regarding location of the garage door and how the proposed garage would impact parking. Council noted that it is the interpretation of the City Planner that the hospital should be considered as a standard office use and that as such only nine parking spaces are required. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 AIRCRAFT NOISE STATEMENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LEMAY LAKE Page No. 2481 April 1, 1986 There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Witt moved that the hearing be closed,at 8:05 P.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener moved adoption of Resolution No. 86- 25, "RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT," to allow a 22 foot by 34'8" garage addition to the Mendota Heights Animal Hospital. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator regarding the joint position paper on aircraft noise which was jointly prepared by staff members from Burnsville, Eagan and Mendota Heights. Mr. Bernard Friel, present for the discussion, stated that he had read and supported the original draft of the statement and feels that the revised statement pretty much reflects the original language. He indicated that the document fairly states his concerns for the City and for those neighborhoods in the City which are most impacted by noise. Councilmember Cummins stated that while he believes the document could be better written, he withdraws his original objection and would support the statment. He suggested that the transmittal letter should put the City Council on record as supporting the merger of Northwest and Republic Airlines because such a merger should reduce the air traffic and therefore reduce aircraft noise. Councilmember Witt moved approval of the Joint Position Paper on Aircraft Noise as presented. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 86-27, "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MERGER OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AND REPUBLIC AIRLINES." Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator regarding the proposed Lemay Lake drainage improvements and a petition received for sanitary sewer and water improvements in the Furlong Addition. Mr, Bernard Biessener, one of the Furlong petitioners, Page No. 2482 April 1, 1986 asked that the Furlong utilities be installed at the same time as the Lemay Lake improvements are constructed. He stated that he does not want to be assessed for the drainage improvements and then be told later that sewer and water project is too costly and will not be installed. He asked that Council conduct a feasibility hearing soon so that the residents can be informed of potential assessments for sewer and water. Mr. Robert Tousignant felt that the increased level of Lemay Lake was caused by Mn/DOT improvements along Highway 55 and suggested that when new T.H. 55 is built it will possibly increase the lake level as much, as three to four times - which will necessitate putting an outlet in Lake Augusta. He felt that Mn/DOT is responsible for the problem and should be responsible for the cost of drainage improvements. Members of the audience suggested that since the increased lake level is adversely affecting only two residential properties, the City should acquire those properties rather than installing the storm sewer system. Public Works Director Danielson explained Mn/DOT's agreement to participate in the proposed project costs. In response to a question from Mayor Lockwood, he stated that a storm sewer system for the area is ultimately essential. Mayor Lockwood stated that several questions should be considered: is there any technical reason why the project must be completed this year, and if not, can it wait until the Furlong area feasibility study and hearing are completed; is diking feasible; is it possible to buy the two homes which are immediately affected by the lake level. Councilmember Blessener asked what other long-range impact there would be if the two homes were acquired and the project was not constructed at this time. Councilmember Cummins asked what obligation the City has to construct the drainage improvements: up to what amount of money must the City spend to salvage two properties. He stated that he has a problem with spending $187,000 for a storm sewer project if in fact only two residential properties are benefitted. Administrator Frazell stated that he believes there is no reason why the City could not acquire the properties as a public improvement project and assess the costs but that at this time it is unknown whether Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 86-06, DALLAS DEVELOPMENT Page No. 2483 April 1, 1986 in fact that would resolve the drainage problems. Councilmember Blesener suggested that the matter be referred back to staff to study costs and alternatives such as reconstruction of the shoreline along affected properties, buying the two properties and assessing the costs, the impact of not doing the project, the feasibility and cost of pumping, diking costs, and the potential for negotiating with Mn/DOT to share the cost of acquiring the properties. Councilmember Blesener moved to refer the matter back to staff for answers to the questions which have been raised, with the understanding that preparation of the feasibility report for Furlong area sanitary sewer and water improvements will continue. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mr. Robert Tousignant referred to the Council's discussion on the airport noise issue and stated that the Furlong area property owners must be aware that the cost which might be assessed against the Furlong properties for utilities might never be recovered because the affect of aircraft noise on the area has a detrimental affect on the values of the properties. Mr. Ray Hagen, from Dallas Development, was present to request approval of a wetlands permit to permit site grading and sedimentation pond construction within the 100 foot setback from Roger's Lake. He explained that International Office Systems plans to construct an office building on the site, formerly owned by the Bisanz Company and located on the north side of Mendota Heights adjacent to I-35E. He explained that the firm proposes to locate the building on the northerly portion of the site because they hope to divide the total property in the future. If the division occurs, the south portion would have enough area to support a 30,000 square foot office structure and would be sold for development. He explained that it is proposed to locate a 29,000 sauare foot IOS corporate headquarters office building and a tennis court, which is not being proposed at this time, on 6.4 acres of the 14.1 acre total site. Councilmember Blesener asked whether there will be any landscaping along the existing City bikeway. She stated that her biggest concern over the application is the amount of blacktopping which will surround the building and asked whether there is any way to avoid constructing the driveway all the way around the building. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 105 BUILDING PERMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 86 -08, CHRISTOFFERSEN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO 86 -09, WOHNOUTKA Ayes: 5 Nays: ,0 Page No. 2484 April 1, 1986 After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved approval of a wetlands permit to allow construction of a sedimentation pond and site grading as requested. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the issuance of a building permit for International Office Systems for construction of its corporate headquarters at 1031 Mendota Heights Road, subject to review and approval of completed building plans by staff. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mrs. Carolene Christoffersen was present to request approval of the subdivision of the west one acre of Auditor's Subdivision No. 3 (800 West Wentworth) into two lots. Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 86 -26, "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOT DIVISION OF AUDITORS SUBDIVISION NO. 3, WEST ONE ACRE OF 1.000 ACRES," subject to payment of the first year's principal and interest on deferred assessments, waiver of hearing on certification of deferred assessment balances, and submission of the required 0600 park contribution. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mr. Doug Wohnoutka was present to request approval of a wetlands permit to allow construction of a home on Lot 2, Block 1, Noack Replat. In response to a question from Councilmember Blesener, Mr. Wohnoutka stated that he would not be doing any filling on the site. He explained that the structure will have no basement and that the material excavated for footings will be used to make the ground level of the house even with the level of adjacent homes. Council was informed that the utility connection charge has been paid. Councilmember Blesener moved approval of the wetlands permit as requested. Counilmember Cummins seconded the motion. CASE NO. 86-07, UNITED PROPERTIES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 UNITED PROPERTIES BUILDING PERMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 INDUSTRIAL PARK STREET NAME CHANGES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ROAD RESTRICTIONS TAX FORFEITURES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COPPERFIELD Page No. 2485 April 1, 1986 Mr.1 Dale Glowa was present to request approval of variances to allow parking widths of 8'6" and a parking ratio of 4 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of building area for the Mendota Heights Business Center Second Aaddition. Mr. Glowa explained the current and future development of the plat. Mayor Lockwood moved approval a variance from the parking requirements to allow a parking space to floor area ratio of 4 to 1 and to allow 8'6" parking space widths in the Mendota Heights Business Center Second Addition. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Witt moved approval of a building permit for construction of an office building at 1340 Mendota Heights Road (Mendota Heights Business Center Second Addition), subject to final staff review of all completed plans. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. On the request of United Properties, Councilmember Blesener moved to direct staff to prepare a proposed ordinance to rename Transport Drive to Enterprise Drive and Carrier Drive to Executive Drive. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director regarding the posting of road restrictions on City streets. Council concurred in the staff recommendation not to post City streets. At the request of the County Auditor's Office, Councilmember Hartmann moved to approve the non- conservation classification for Lots 10 and 11, Block 1, Crown Point Addition and Lots 13 and 17, Block 11, Ivy Hill Falls Addition and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of County Board of Classification of Forfeited Lands. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood moved to approve the use of homeowners agreements for construction of homes in the Copperfield Addition in advance of public improvement construction and to authorize issuance of permits by Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BUS ROUTES 1--./COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Page No. 2486 April 1, 1986 staff subject to receipt of $1,000 escrows. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Frazell in response to a citizen concern over possible elimination of MTC bus route #29. Councilmember Witt asked why the moving of a house from Delaware Avenue to a lot at Chippewa and Hiawatha is proceeding so slowly. Councilmember Hartmann expressed concern that the fencing which was placed around the excavated site for the house is down and may present a hazard. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned to 8:30 A.M., Saturday, April 5th for convening of the Vision Setting Seminar at the Contel Conference Room. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:45 P.M. Robert G. Lockwood Mayor .eatee,o74 athleen M. Swanson City Clerk