1985-03-19 Council minutesPage No. 2223
March 19, 1985
• CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, March 19, 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 Lockwoodouncilmembers Blesener, Hartmann and Witt.
Councilmember Cummins had notified the Council that he would be out of town.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Ayes: 4
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 consent
calendar as submitted and recommended for approval as
part of the regular agenda, excepting payment of a
claim to the Minnesota Institute of Legal Education
from the List of Claims, along with authorization for
execution of all necessary documents contained
therein.
a. Acknowledgement of the Fire Department monthly
report for February.
b. Acknowledgement of the Treasurer's monthly report
for February.
c. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the February 12
Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
d. Approval of the List of Claims dated March 19,
1985, excluding payment to the Minnesota Institute
of Legal Education, totalling $67,276.46.
e. Approval of the list of contractor licenses,
granting licenses to:
Seasonal Control, Inc. Gas Piping License
Seasonal Control, Inc. Heating & Air
Conditioning License
Goering Fire Suppression General Contractor Lic.
Premier Builders, Inc. General Contractor Lic.
Home Modernizers, Inc. General Contractor Lic.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
LEMAY LAKE LEVEL
FIREFIGHTER APPOINTMENT
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
BOND SALE
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ASSESSMENT ROLL, IVY
HILL 2ND ADDITION
(LOT H)
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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March 19, 1985
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a letter from Mr. & Mrs.
Miles Bredvold, 1281 Lakeview Avenue, along with a
brief memo from the Public Works Director,
regarding the level of LeMay Lake. Staff was
directed to investigate the matter and prepare a
report for Council consideration.
Councilmember Hartmann moved that Mike Thomas, 832
Wagon Wheel Trail, be appointed to the Volunteer
Fire Department.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Financial Advisor Shaughnessy reviewed bids
received for the sale of $1,275,000 General Obli-
gation Improvement Bonds. The following bids were
received: Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood bid
$873,672.90, for an effective rate of 9.22 %;
Norwest Investment Services bid $852,860.00, for
an effective rate of 9.005 %; Dain Bosworth Co. bid
$850,615.00, for an effective rate of 8.98 %; First
Bank St. Paul /First Bank Minneapolis bid
$844,630.00, for an effective rate of 8.919 %; E.F.
Hutton Co. bid $851,834.05, for an effective rate
of 8.99 %.
Councilmember Witt moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 85 -21, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON
SALE OF $1,275,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT
BONDS OF 1985 PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE AND
LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF," awarding
the bid to the First Bank St. Paul and First Bank
Minneapolis.
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Reso-
lution No. 85 -22, "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPA-
RATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOT H, CLAPP-
THOMSSEN IVY HILLS SECOND ADDITION (IMPROVEMENT
NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 3)."
Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion.
Councilmember Blesener moved the adoption of Reso-
lution No. 85 -23, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING
ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOT H, CLAPP- THOMSSEN IVY
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
NORTH END AREA STREETS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
RECREATION DIRECTOR
COMPENSATION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
DENTAL PLAN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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March 19, 1985
HILLS SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT
NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 3)," the hearing to be
conducted on April 16th.
Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a
feasibility study on north end area street
improvements. As part of the discussion, Council -
member Blesener stated that she would like a
policy regarding curb and gutter and storm sewer
installation in areas where streets are proposed
to be reconstructed.
Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Reso-
lution No. 85 -24, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES TO SERVE CHIPPEWA
AVENUE, ELLEN STREET, GARDEN LANE, HIAWATHA
AVENUE, FREMONT AVENUE, MUNICIPAL STATE AID
PROJECT NO. 140 - 108 -01 AND ADJACENT AREAS (NORTH -
END STREETS, IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 3),"
the hearing to be conducted on April 16th.
Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a memo from the City
Administrator regarding compensation for the
Recreation Director.
Councilmember Witt moved the adoption of Resolu-
tion No. 85 -25, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE FOR RECREATION DIRECTOR."
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a memo from the City
Administrator recommending adoption of the League
of Cities dental insurance plan in response to a
provision approved in the police labor agreement.
Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 85 -26, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING LEAGUE
OF MINNESOTA CITIES TRUST AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
DENTAL INSURANCE TO EMPLOYEES."
Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
COMPARABLE WORTH
LOT SALE
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
A.M.M. APPOINTMENT
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MISCELLANEOUS
DRAINAGE
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March 19, 1985
Councilmember Witt moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 85-27, "RESOLUTION URGING LOCAL
LEGISLATORS TO SUPPORT THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA
CITIES PROPOSED FORMULA FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID."
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
The Council directed the City Administrator to
communicate to the legislature the City's
opposition to proposed legislation which would
exclude police and firefighters from the
Comparable Worth legislation.
The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from
the Public Works Director regarding the sale of a
portion of City property located at Marie Avenue
and Summit Lane. The Public Works Director
recommended that financing terms be offered and
that the lot be offered for rebid.
Councilwoman Blesener moved to authorizthe--rebidof
the property, with terms and on the basis that the
City reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Councilmember Witt seconded the motion.
Councilmember Witt moved that Mayor Lockwood
submit a letter to the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities nominating City Administrator
Frazell to the Association's Board.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilmember Hartmann informed the Council on
street surfacing problems on Winston Court, Diego
Labe and Downing Street and the illegal parking of
a recreational vehicle on a blacktopped parking
pad located within a front yard on Miriam Street.
Staff was directed to investigate and report on
the matters.
Councilmember Witt reported on her attendance at a
recent Mendota Council meeting and expressed
concern over surface water from the Valley View
Oak Addition which drains into Mendota. Staff was
directed to address the issue.
MISCELLANEOUS Staff was directed to review the recreational
vehicle storage requirements and report to
ARCHITECT SELECTION
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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March 19, 1985
Council.
Councilmember Blesener stated that she is a member
of the firm Trossen, Wright & Associate Architects
and that the firm is interested in submitting a
proposal for City Hall architectural services.
She stated that Assistant City Attorney Hart has
suggested to her that there may be a conflict of
interest involved if the firm were to submit a
proposal because she participates in the firm's
profit-sharing program.
Attorney Hart reviewed statutory provisions and a
1969 Attorney General's Opinion dealing with the
award of contracts for architectural services
where a Council member is an employee. He stated
that the statutory policy is intended to avoid the
appearance of conflict as much as to avoid actual
conflict of interest. Councilmember Blesener indicated
that Trossen-Wright will not submit a proposal to avoig .
con lict
There being no further business to come before the
Council, Councilmember Blesener moved that the
meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:58 o'clock P.M.
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K thleen M. Swanson
y Clerk
ATTEST:
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor