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1985-01-15 Council minutesPage No. 2194 January 15, 1985 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 15, 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. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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 Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the January 3rd meeting with correction. Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. Councilmember Cummins requested that item g, approval of the list of contractor licenses, be removed from the consent calendar. Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the consent calendar as submitted and recommended for approval as part of the meeting agenda, excluding item g, along with authorization for execution of all necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of the Treasurer's report for December. b. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the December llth Park and Recreation Commission meeting. c. Acknowledgement of the Fire Department monthly report for December. d. Acknowledgement of a letter from the Dakota County Administrator regarding a public hearing on Resource Recovery Facility Siting. e. Acknowledgement of a letter from Lt. Governor Johnson regarding appointment of the Metropolitan Council District 15 Representative. f. Approval of the List of Claims dated January 15, 1985 and totalling $761,574.61. Page No. 2195 January 15, 1985 h. Approval of the list of Rubbish Hauler licenses, granting licenses to: Beerman Services Remackel Trucking Nitti Disposal, Inc. Mendota Heights Rubbish Highland Park Sanitation i. Approval of the list of Cigarette Licenses, granting licenses to: Mendakota Country Club Somerset Country Club Economics Lab., Inc. S.O.S. Convenience Mart Tom Thumb No. 563 Country Club Market, Inc. Twin City Vending Co., Inc. (Target Distrib. Ctr 6) Employees Party Club (Tempco Manufacturing) Snyder 's D.V.M., Inc. Texaco Par 3 Golf, Inc. Fischer's Gas & Towing j. Acknowledgement of a memo from the City Treasurer regarding 1985 tax rates. CONTRACTOR LICENSES Councilmember Cummins stated that he has been asked by several Delaware Crossing homeowners to oppose the renewal of the MnFSL general contractor license and Ralph's Plumbing excavating license. With regard to MnFSL, he stated that he is aware of lawsuits in process fortinsatizfactory performance and other homeowners who plan to bring suit. Councilmember Cummins also stated that a driveway collapsed after Ralph's Plumbing did the excavation and sewer installation to the residence. He asked that Council remove the two firms form the license list and direct staff to review the contractors' credentials and work histories in the community and report back to Council. Councilmember Cummins moved that Ralph's Plumbing and MnFSL be removed from the list of contractor licenses, that staff be directed to review a work history on both firms and report back to Council, and to grant approval of the issuance of licenses to the following: Housley Construction, Inc., Plastering/Stucco License Ace Blacktop, Inc., Concrete/Asphaltic License Excavating Licenses to: Rauchwarter, Inc. Glenn Rehbein Excavating Carlson Sewer Company, Inc. Midwestern Mechanical Corp. Rumpca Sewer and Water United Water and Sewer Ames Construction, Inc. Heating and Air Conditioning Licenses to: Doody, Inc. Red Rock Heating George Sedgwick Heating Bostrom Sheet Metal Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FEASIBILITY HEARING GOULD PROPERTY Page No. 2196 January 15, 1985 Heating and Air Conditioning (Continued) Benke Electrical Contracting Fredrickson Heating Earl Arenson, Jr. Jim Murr Plumbing Air Comfort Suburban Heating Ray N. Welter Heating Co. T.G.S. Mechanical Twin City Furnace Company Allan Heating and Air Conditioning Gas Piping Licenses to: Doody, Inc. George Sedgwick Heating Earl Arenson, Jr. Suburban Heating Twin City Furnace Company T.G.S. Mechanical Red Rock Heating and Sheet Metal, Inc. Fredrickson Heating and Air Conditioning General Contractor Licenses to: Wenzel Plumbing and Heating M.J. Moser Construction Sapletal Construction Kitchens by Krengel, Inc Vickerman Construction B & J Construction Charles Zwinger, Inc. Harvey Homes James Steele Construction Co. Schomaker Construction John-David Contracting Lennox Builders Dodd Construction Total Construction and Equipment Masonry Licenses to: Andretta Brothers Dahn Builders Trapp Concrete and Masonry Gresser, Inc. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on proposed construction of public utilities to serve the Gould property located at the southeast quadrant of TH 55/13 and adjacent areas. Public Works Director Danielson explained that a feasibility report was directed and prepared in response to a petition from the Garron Corporation which proposes to construct an office building on the site at some time in the future. He explained the engineering details involved in the extension of sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer to the site and construction of a street north of Acacia Boulevard. It is proposed that the street be constructed at a 44 foot width, with curb and gutter and possibly a land- - sdap68 center _median. He stated that it is proposed -- that the Tax Increment District pay a portion of the project costs since a large portion of the area which would normally be assessed is owned by Acacia Park Cemetery. Mr. Danielson estimated that the total Page No. 2197 January 15, 1985 project will cost approximately $470,000. He pointed out that without T.I.D. assistance the project would not be financially feasible. It is proposed that the assessment roll for the project include all properties which will benefit from the improvements but that the Garron (Gould) property be assessed and the assessments attributable to the other properties be deferred until they are either sold or developed. In response to a question from Councilmember Cummins, Mr. Danielson and Treasurer Shaughnessy explained the City's Tax Increment District briefly. Mr. Shaughnessy stated that the District receives sufficient income to support the project. Mr. Danielson also briefly described proposed future Stages 2, 3 and 4, which include watermain looping to T.H. 110 and utility service to the Furlong area, which cannot be accomplished until the upgrading of T.H. 13/55/110 occurs. He indicated that the Garron Corporation is not sure when they will begin development of the Gould site and therefore the proposed resolution to order the project and plans and specification preparation allows for up to a three year delay in project construction. In response to a request from the Council, Mr. Steven Gage, President of the Garron Corporation, gave the audience a brief history of his firm and reviewed several potential site plans. He stated that his firm believes the site would be an ideal corporate headquarters site and that they do not plan to construct a facility until they have a good, solid tenant to buy or lease the facility. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. Martin Valencour, 2085 Highway 55, asked when the public improvements will be installed, if approved, and how tall a structure can be built on the site. He also asked what the public improvements are proposed to cost per acre. There being no further questions or comments, Council- member Hartmann moved that the hearing be closed at 8:45 o'clock P.M. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilmember Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 85-04, "RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATER, STORM SEWERS AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE GOULD PROPERTY AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 2)." Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PARK LAND SALE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CURLEY ADDITION TRAIL RIVERRAIN CONDOMINIUMS RADIO STUDY Page No. 2198 January 15, 1985 The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director regarding the sale of a portion of City owned park land in the Lexington Highlands East Addition, located at Summit Lane and Marie Avenue. City Attorney Winthrop suggested that before any action is taken, it should be determined that the City has clear title to the property. Mayor Lockwood moved to order preparation of a property survey and appraisal and to direct staff to investigate the deed status. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director regarding a request from Mr. and Mrs. Art Maple, 2166 Timmy Street, that a screening hedge between their property line and the bike trail proposed for construction on Lot 10, Curley Addition. Mayor Lockwood noted that the Park and Recreation Commission has recommended, based on past policy, that the request be denied. Councilmember Witt stated that in at least one instance, the Yarosh property on Douglas Road (Marie Park), the City had installed plantings. She felt that a precedent had been set and that the Maples' concerns over traffic crossing their property to get to the trail should be addressed. She suggested that an arborvitae hedge could be planted along the property line to keep the public off the Maple property. After discussion, staff was directed to determine what type of plantings would be appropriate and prepare an estimate of costs. Administrator Frazell infomed the Council that rep- resentatives of 'TruChelic-Sheehy are unable to attend the meeting and have requested that discussion on the matter be tabled. Mayor Lockwood stated that he will be out of town for the next three meetings and felt that the Council should discuss the matter. As part of the brief discussion, it was noted that the formula applied to the utility connections for the Lexington Court Town- house development in Lilydale, which is located on a similar-sized parcel with similar frontage and contain- ing approximately the same number of units as the proposed Riverrain complex, was the same formula and approximately the same hook-up charge as that proposed for Riverrain. • Councilmember Cummins moved to authorize an expenditure of up to $127,100 to complete the implementation of the upgrading of the City's communication system, Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 NORTH END STREET IMPROVEMENTS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FIRE STATION RENTAL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FINANCING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Page No. 2199 January 15, 1985 contingent upon implementation of communication center upgrading by the City of West St. Paul. Councilmember Blesener seconded the motion. Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 85-05, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR NORTHEND STREET IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 3)." Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged requests from Mr. Richard Weinzettel and Mr. Al Kirchoff for rental space in the old fire station. Mayor Lockwood moved to approve the rental of the Chief's office space in the former fire station to Mr. Al Kirchoff for $30 per month and the rental of two bays in the lower south end of the station to Mr. Richard Weinzettel for $140 per month, subject to lease terms and conditions similar to those imposed for the rental of space to Fischer's Towing. Councilmember Cummins seconded the motion. Treasurer Shaughnessy reviewed financial information for the Council and recommended that the City issue tax anticipation certificates and conduct an improvement bond sale. He stated that since the two issues are so dissimilar he feels that the sales should be conducted on different dates and recommended that one sale be conducted in February and the other in March. He asked that Council authorize the sales with dates uncertain so that he may establish the dates based on market conditions in the coming few weeks. Councilmember Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 85-06, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC SALE OF S1,275,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1985," the sale date to be determined by the City Treasurer, along with authorization for the Treasurer to solicit quotations for the sale of Tax Anticipation Certificates. Councilmember Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council briefly discussed the matter of appointments to the Planning and Park and Recreation Commissions. Mayor Lockwood informed the Council that Mrs. Ridder does not wish to be reappointed to the Planning Commission and that Mrs. Dorothy McMonigal has expressed a desire to be appointed to that Commission, COMPARABLE WORTH Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2200 January 15, 1985 which would leave a vacancy on the Park Commission. He felt that Mrs. McMonigal would be a very fine Planning Commission member and stated that he strongly supports her appointment. Councilmembers Blesener and Cummins did not feel that enough public notice had been given regarding the vacancies and that appointments should be delayed. It was the concensus of the Council that the matter should be tabled to February 5th. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Adminis- trator recommending that the City participate in a joint comparable worth study with several metropolitan area suburbs, the study to be prepared by Control Data Business Advisors. He stated that the City's share in the cost study is $4,285. After discussion, Councilmember Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 85-07, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTROL DATA BUSINESS ADVISORS, INC., JOINT COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY." Councilmember Witt seconded the motion. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Lockwood reviewed an informal proposal from Charles Mertensotto to perform City prosecution work. He stated that Chief Delmont has reviewed the proposal and has indicated that he is not dissatisfied with the services provided by the City's legal counsel for the same rate as that proposed by Rowland and Mertensotto. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS ADJOURN It was the determination of the Council that since the service currently being provided is satisfactory and the fees for the service are the same it would not be appropriate to make a change as requested. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Adminis- trator requesting a closed door session to discuss police labor negotiations. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Hartmann moved to adjourn the meeting to a closed door session for labor negotiations. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: AZ=4!:4r,.._, Eliz eth A. Witt; Acting Mayor athleen M. Swanson, City Clerk