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1985-09-03 Council minutesPage No 2334 September 3, 1985 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Rtgaplay. Meeting Held Tuesday, September 3, 1985 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 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Witt moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting including additional items contained in the add-on agenda. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the August 6th meeting with corrections. 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 August 28th Planning Commission meeting. b. Acknowledgement of a memo on selection of a Public Works Superintendent. c. Acknowledgement of the Code Enforcement monthly report for August. d. Approval of the List of Claims dated September 3, 1985 and totalling $136,061.48. e. Approval of the list of contractor licenses, granting licenses to Heat n Cool, Inc. Vollhaber Heating Golden Eagle Builders, Inc. O'Connell Construction/ Renovation Gas Piping License Gas Piping License General Contractor License General Contractor License Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ROGERS LAKE LEVEL Midwest Construction Co. K.W. Arms Construction Exterior Design Studio Heat n Cool, Inc. Vollhaber Heating Williams Drywall Company Page No. 2335 September 3, 1985 General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Htg./Air Conditioning Lic. Htg./Air Conditioning Lic. Plastering/Stucco License f. Acknowledgement of a notice that the I-494/Dodd Road interchange Grand Opening will be conducted on September 17th at 11:30 A.M. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding a letter from a resident questioning why the level of Rogers Lake was dropped and asking Council to consider raising the level. The Council concensus was that there is no basis for consideration of raising the lake level. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from City Engineer Eckles regarding a traffic study on Emerson, Clement and First Avenue prepared in response to a request from Robert Meyer, 1399 Clement. In his memo, the Engineer informed Council that a problem does exist and recommended that stop signs be installed on First Avenue at Clement, that yield signs be placed at northbound and southbound Knollwood Lane at Emerson Avenue, and the yield sign on First Avenue (eastbound) and Clement be removed. Mayor Lockwood stated that First Avenue was designated as a collector street at the time it was improved and asked why it is proposed to stop collector street traffic and make a residential street a through street. He felt that it would be more appropriate to place stop signs on Clement Street. Public Works Director Danielson stated that the inter- section is unique and presents a difficult problem. He informed Council that he, the City Engineer and the County Traffic Engineer met at the site, and after watching the traffic felt that the solution proposed was the best recommendation because of the unusual intersection configuration. It was the concensus of the Council that First Avenue should remain a "through" street and that signs indicating that cross traffic does not stop should be installed on the stop sign posts. Staff was directed BID AWARD, MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BUDGET /REVENUE SHARING HEARING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2336 September 3, 1985 to prepare a proposed ordinance to provide for stop signs on Clement at First Avenue and to submit the proposed ordinance to Mr. Meyer for his comments. Council acknowledged a memo and tabulation of bids received for the upgrading of Mendota Heights Road from Lexington Avenue to T.H. 55. Councilmember Witt moved adoption of Resolution No. 85 -65, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS, CURB AND GUTTER AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION ON MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD BETWEEN LEXINGTON AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55 (IMPROVEMENT NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 6; M.S.A. PROJECT NO. 104 - 103 -06)," awarding the contract to Danner Trucking, Inc., for their low bid of 0142,181.75. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on the proposed 1986 budget and General Revenue Sharing uses. City Treasurer Shaughnessy stated that a $1,700,840 General Fund budget is proposed for 1986. He informed Council and the audience that the City's 1986 General Revenue Sharing entitlement will be $33,000, that it is proposed that $10,500 of the entitlement be used for election equipment acquisition and that the balance be dedicated as capitol reserve. He pointed out that this will be the final revenue sharing entitlement period and informed the audience that the City's revenue sharing allocations have always been used for capitol projects or capitol equipment: the 1985 entitlement was dedicated for purchase of radios, a park department truck and preparation of an architect's study for proposed City Hall: prior entitlements were used to fund the Public Works Garage construction fund deficit. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Witt moved that the hearing be closed at 8:15 P.M. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. It was the concensus of the Council that a budget review workshop be conducted on September llth at 7:00 F.M. CASE NO. 85 -21, O'ROURKE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 85 -17, SPANJERS CASE NO. 85 -25, HUNTER Page No. 2337 September 3, 1985 Council acknowledged an application from Eileen O'Rourke requesting approval of an application to repeal a resolution adopted December 8, 1976 which approved the subdivision of Lots 2, 3 and 4 of the Furlong Addition. Councilmember Cummins moved the adoption of Resolution No. 85 -66, "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2, 3, AND 4, FURLONG ADDITION." Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. Mr. George Spanjers and Mr. John Spanjers were present to request approval of the division of Lot 7, Somerset Hills Addition (1824 Valley Curve) into six lots. George Spanjers asked for preliminary plat approval based on development of an agreement addressing deferred assessments, utility extensions to proposed lots 3 and 4, and park contribution. In response to a question from Mayor Lockwood on whether Lot 5 is buildable, Mr. Spanjers stated that Lots 5 and 6 consist of 17,500 and 15,500 square feet. He stated that while the Planning Commission expressed concern that the lots would look congested, he does not think that will be a problem. Councilmember Blesener shared Planner Dahlgren's feeling that the lots are small in comparison to others in Somerset Hills. Mr. Spanjers briefly described the area and stated that hearing notices were sent to every property owner within 350 feet of his property and no negative responses were received. There was discussion over the buildability of Lots 5 and 6, size of the lots in comparison to others in the area, collection of deferred assessments, and location of the rear lot lines of Lots 5 and 6 (whether the creek should be included within the lots or be the lot line). After discussion, the matter was continued to September 17th and staff was directed to notify owners of property on Hilltop, Valley Curve, Elb Lane, Hilltop Court and Ridge Place. Dr. Steven Hunter was present to request approval of a variance from the height restrictions of the Zoning Ordinance to allow construction of a three story residence, 28 feet in height, on Lot 3, Block 1, Hunter Bluff. Dr. Hunter reviewed his house and site plans for the Council. Page No. 2338 September 3, 1985 Councilmember Cummins moved approval of a three foot variance to the height requirement and one-story variance from the three story height requirement of the Zoning Ordinance to allow construction of a 3- story, 28 foot high residence on Lot 3, Block 1, Hunter Bluff Addition. ) Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Ayes 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 85-26, MCLEVISH Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LEMAY LAKE FLOODING BIKE TRAIL Ayes 5 Nays: 0 ZASPEL EASEMENT On the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of a 10 foot lot width variance and three foot garage size variance to allow construction of a residence and 437 square foot garage on Lot 12, Block 2, Guadalupe Heights Addition. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from Public Works Director Danielson regarding the level of LeMay Lake. The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works Director regarding surfacing of the Curley Addition bike trail. It was noted that quotes for paving the trail were received from Daily and Son for $1,125 and from Ace Blactop for $1,227. After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved to direct staff to prepare a purchase order for bike trail paving by Daily and Son for $1,125, the cost to be financed by the Special Park Fund. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director informing Council that Mr. & Mrs. Noel Zaspel, 1792 Ridgewood Drive, have submitted an easement document which will allow City staff to enter their property to complete corrective grading and filling work to confine drainage from the City's storm water pipe to within the easement area. Mrs. Zaspel, present for the discussion, stated that even if Mr. Krajniak executes the court-ordered easement, the City can still accomplish the drainage correction on her property rather than the Krajniak, whichever is best. After discussion, Councilmember Cummins moved to Ayes : 5 ( Nays: 0 PARK STUDY Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 NSP ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COUNCIL COMMENTS Page No. 2339 September 3, 1985 authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the easement and to direct staff to complete the grading and filling as necessary. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Witt moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. for preparation of the Mendota Heights Park and Recreation Facility Planning Project. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding a letter from St. Paul Councilman William Wilson concerning a request from NSP for an electric rate increase and suggesting that Mendota Heights participate in a consortium of cities joining to intervene in the electric rate case. It was the concensus that the City does not wish to participate. Mayor Lockwood stated that he would respond to the letter. The Council acknowledged a League of Minnesota Cities Action Alert and a memo from the City Administrator regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act and its impact on overtime compensation. Councilmember Cummins moved adoption of Resolution No. 85- 67, "RESOLUTION URGING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR SENATE FILE 1570." Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Blesener indicated that she has received two more citizen contacts expressing concern over bike trail safety at Lexington and Marie. Councilmember Cummins asked that the City Attorney's office prepare an opinion on what implications Comprehensive Plan revisions would have on future rezoning requests in the Southeast area. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved that the meeting Page No. 2340 September 3, 1985 be adjourned to a closed session for discussion on negotiations for acquisition of the Wachtler and Kirchner properties. 1 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 n Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Following the closed session, Councilmember Witt moved that the meeting be adjourned to 7:00 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, September 10th, for discussion of the South East Area Study. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:59 o'clock P.M. Robert G. Lockwood Mayor 7/1 athleen M. Swanson City Clerk