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January 3, 1984
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, January 3, 1984
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 the 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 Hartmann, Losleben, Mertensotto
and Witt.
APPROVAL OF Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of the December
MINUTES 20th meeting.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Hartmann 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.
1. Acknowledgement of the Code Enforcement monthly report for
December.
2. Acknowledgement of the Minutes of the December 13th Park and
Recreation Commission meeting.
3. Acknowledgement of a memo regarding expiration of Commission
terms.
4. Approval of the List of Licenses, granting licenses for 1983
to the following:
Dependable Heating & A/C
Dependable Heating & A/C
Western Construction Company
Gas Piping License
Heating & A/C License
General Contractor
5. Approval of the List of Rubbish Haulers licenses for 1984, grant-
ing licenses to the following:
A. A. Rubbish Service, Inc.
Action Disposal Systems, Inc.
Beerman Services
Marv's Disposal
Mendota Heights Rubbish Service, Inc.
Poor Richard's Incorporated
Roadway Rubbish
Triangle Rubbish Service
Nitti Disposal, Inc.
6. Approval of the List of Cigarette Sale licenses for 1984, grant-
ing licenses to the following:
Country Club Market, Inc.
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D.V.M., Inc.
Economics Laboratory
Mendakota Country Club, Inc.
S.O.S. Convenient Mart
Snyder Drug
Tom Thumb No. 563
Twin City Vending - Mendota Heights Standard
Twin City Vending - Target Distribution Center #6
7 Approval of the List of Contractor Licenses for 1984, granting
licenses to the following:
Ace Blacktop, Inc.
Albers Sheet Metal & Ventilating, Inc.
American Burner Service
American Burner Service
Dale G. Anderson Construction, Inc.
Ken Anderson Construction
Earl Arneson, Jr. Heating & A/C
Aquarius Heating & Plumbing,Inc.
A. Binder & Son, Inc.
A. Binder & Son, Inc.
Bream Homes,Inc.
Crist Construction, Inc.
Doody, Inc.
Doody, Inc.
Egan & Sons Co.
Egan & Sons Co.
F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading
Grasser, Inc.
Jesco, Inc.
Johnny Masonry, Inc.
K.J. Construction, Inc.
Kraus-Anderson Construction
Leroy Signs, Inc.
M & K Construction, Inc.
Minnesota FSL Corp.
Nova-Frost, Inc.
Red Rock Heating
Scharff, Inc.
Sheehy Construction Co.
Standard Heating & A/C Co.
Standard Heating & A/C Co.
Suburban. Lighting
Sun Excavating, Inc.
Superior 77, Inc.
Thompson Plumbing Co., Inc.
Total Construction & Equipment
Trapp Concrete & Masonry
Fred Vogt & Company
Fred Vogt & Company
Charles Zwinger, Inc.
Mendota Heights Landscaping
Churchill's Home Heating & Cooling
Asphaltic/Concrete
Gas Piping
Gas Piping
Heating & A/C
General Contractor
General Contractor
Heating & A/C
Excavating
Gas Piping
Heating & A/C
General Contractor
General Contractor
Gas Piping
Heating & A/C
Gas Piping
Heating & A/C
Excavating
Masonry
Masonry
Masonry
General Contractor
General Contractor
Sign Erecting
General Contractor
General Contractor
Excavating
Gas Piping
Excavating
General Contractor
Gas Piping
Heating & A/C
Sign. Erecting
Excavating
General Contractor
Excavating
General Contractor
Masonry
Gas Piping
Heating & A/C
General Contractor
General Contractor
Heating & A/C
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
WATER RATES
ACTING MAYOR
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
HEALTH OFFICER
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
1984 BUDGET
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
POLICE SERVICE
AGREEMENT
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Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the St. Paul
Water Department along with a revised schedule of water rates to
become effective on January 1st. It was noted that the 8.86%
increase in consumption rate, combined with no change in demand
charge results in an overall increase of 6.07% in water rates.
Mayor Lockwood moved that Charles Mertensotto be appointed as
Acting Mayor for 1984.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood indicated that he had spoken to Dr. Thaddeus Chao
regarding his interest in being reappointed as health officer for
1984, and he received a positive response.
Mayor Lockwood moved that Dr. Thaddeus Chao be reappointed City Health
Officer for 1984.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a letter from the Sun Newspaper, requesting
designation as the City's official newspaper for the year.
Mayor Lockwood moved that the Sun Newspaper be appointed official
City newspaper for 1984.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the proposed 1984 Budget.
City Administrator Johnson informed the Council that it represents
basically the same figures as were discussed in September, however
changes have been made between departments in the General Fund to
reflect initiation of the salary schedule adopted on December 20,
for 1984.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of
the 1984 Budget,
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from City Administrator
Johnson regarding revisions in the Police Service Agreement for the
City of Mendota. In his memo, Administrator Johnson indicated that
the original agreement included servicing the Regional Park area,
which is now being serviced by Ramsey County and the St. Paul Police
Department, and therefore the original agreement has been consid-
erably reduced. He also indicated that the original agreement
required a fee determination based on a very lengthy, complicated
formula which, in the newly proposed agreement is considerably
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simpler. He recommended approval of the revised agreement.
Councilman Losleben moved to approve the revised Mendota Police
Service Agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor and
City Clerk.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PERSONNEL The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo and proposed Resolution
submitted by Administrator Johnson relative to a transition by City
Engineer Kishel from full-time to half-time employment. Mr. Johnson
stated that it is proposed to compensate Mr. Kishel at the rate of
$19.56 per hour with no benefits accruing, and to pay Mr. Kishel,
upon request, for vacation hours accumulated through December, 1983,
at the rate of $15.81 per hour.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 84-01, "RESOLUTION CHANGING THE CITY ENGINEER
EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS".
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ADMINISTRATOR The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo and proposed resolution
COMPENSATION from City Administrator Johnson requesting a change in his 1984
compensation schedule and official termination date.
POLICE LABOR
CONTRACT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
It was the concensus of the Council to agree to the July 1st official
termination date. Administrator Johnson was directed to modify the
proposed resolution for Council review on January 17th.
Administrator Designee Frazell reviewed his memo regarding the
Police Labor contract negotiations, advising the Council that the
tentative contract proposes a 5% salary increase and an insurance
contribution of $145 per month. He also reviewed other contract
changes, including the addition of a new section regarding shift
bidding schedules and revision of the training section. He recommended
Council approval of the contract as proposed.
Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the 1984 labor agreement with the
Police Department and authorization for its execution by the Mayor
and City Clerk.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
COOPERATIVE The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from Administrator
EFFORTS Designee Frazell regarding cooperative efforts between the School
District and cities. He indicated that he would serve as a staff
member on the committee and requested that a Councilmember also
be appointed.
Mayor Lockwood received unanimous concensus as the Council appointee
to the Committee.
COMMISSION There was a brief discussion over expiration of terms on the Planning
and Park and Recreation Commissions. Mayor Lockwood was directed
APPOINTMENTS
MISCELLANEOUS
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to contact members whose terms are expiring to determine their
interest in continuing on the commissions.
Councilman Hartmann stated that he had received a complaint on
snowmobiling activities and asked for an interpretation of the
snowmobile ordinance.
1-494 Public Works Director Danielson reviewed proposed construction plans
for the construction of 1-494 from its intersection at I-35E to
2700 feet east of TH 149. He also reviewed watermain construction
proposed to be completed in conjunction with the freeway extension,
and discussed the Mn/DOT construction of access roads to Visitation
Convent and to properties south of Mendota Heights Road west of
TH 149.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LEGAL MATTERS
Councilman Mertensotto felt that there should be input from City
Planner Dahlgren prior to approval of the plans, particularly as
to the access drives. Mr. Danielson explained that Planner Dahlgren
was involved in the earlier discussions with Mn/DOT prior to
acquisition of the right-of-way and had no objection at that time.
Councilman Losleben expressed concern that the several plantings
which will be removed on the school district property be replaced
and alerted the Council on potential storm water problems which
may result from the filling of a portion of the pond on the school
district property.
After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 84-02, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF I-494".
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Assistant City Attorney Tom Hart reviewed the status of the fire
station site acquisition negotiations. He also informed the Council
that negotiations on the Krajniak easement have deteriorated and
he will pursue the matter in court.
DEPOSITORIES Treasurer Shaughnessy reviewed the list of depositories submitted
with the agenda.
Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-03, "RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING 1984 CITY DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS".
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PLEDGED Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of the pledged securities
SECURITIES as submitted by Treasurer Shaughnessy, and dated December 31, 1983.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LIST OF CLAIMS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilman Losleben moved approval of the List of Claims dated
January 3, 1984, and totalling $86,830.89.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:31 o'clock P.M.
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thleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
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