1983-12-06 Council minutesPage No. 1930
December 6, 1983
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, December 6, 1983
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, Councilman Mertensotto and Councilwoman Witt.
Councilmen Hartmann and Losleben had notified the Council that they would be out of
town.
APPROVAL OF Councilwoman Witt moved approval .of the minutes of the
MINUTES November 15th meeting as preseniAto the Council this evening.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes:3
Nays: 0
MINUTE Councilwoman Witt moved to clarify the motion on Page 1923 of
CLARIFICATION the November 15, 1983 Minutes relating to the proposed new fire
station to indicate the intent of the majority of the Council so
that the motion as clarified shall read as follows:
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR
"After considerable discussion, Councilman Losleben moved
approval of the preliminary plan as presented with the addition
of options for shelling some amount of finishing in the
administration areas, shelling to be recommended by staff and
approved by the City Council, and add-alternates for additions
in four-foot increments to the size of the bay area.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 2 Mertensotto
It
Hartmann
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the consent calendar as
submitted and recommended for approval as part of the regular
agenda, except Item C, along with authorization for execution of
all necessary documents contained therein.
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 83-104, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. 81,
PROJECT NO. 2."
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 83-105, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT NO. 81,
PROJECT NO. 3."
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE
FINANCING, UNITED
PROPERTIES
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
MISCELLANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
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3. Acknowledgement of the Code Enforcement monthly report for
November.
4. Approval of the List of Contractor's Licenses, granting
licenses to the following:
Blaine Heating, Air Con-
ditioning & Elect., Inc
Blaine Heating, Air Con-
ditioning & Elect., Inc
Complete Air Heating &
Cooling, Inc.
Complete Air Heating &
Cooling, Inc.
Dave's Builders
Doody, Inc.
Doody, Inc.
Kimmes Masonry, Inc.
Steve Kroiss & Sons, Inc
Kuehn Excavating, Inc.
Signature Enterprises
David & David Sewer
& Water, Inc.
Gas Piping License
Heating & Air Conditioning
Gas Piping License
Heating & Air Conditioning
General Contractor
Gas Piping License
Heating & Air Conditioning
Masonry License
General Contractor
Excavating License
General Contractor License
Excavating License
5. Approval of the List of Claims dated December 6, 1983, and
totalling $187,954.31.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Mr. Marc Cella, from United Properties, and Mr. Len Champer,
from Juran and Moody, were present to request final approval of
$860,000 in Commercial Development Revenue Bonds for Phase III
of the Mendota Heights Business Center. Financial Advisor
Shaughnessy stated that the issue will be secured by a letter of
credit, that all of the papers are in order, and recommended
approval of the final resolution.
Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution NO. 83-106,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROJECT UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THE ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE PROJECT (MENDOTA HEIGHTS
BUSINESS CENTER III PROJECT)."
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and discussed an Association of Metro-
politan Munciipalities Bulletin regarding a conflict in the
comprehensive plan/zoning ordinance local approval requirements.
The Council directed staff to respond to the AMM indicating that
while the City has had no problems yet, the conflict represents a
potential problem, and further indicating that the Council has no
suggestions for a solution but does not believe a solution through
legislative action is the appropriate step.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Phillip Krass
regarding an accident on Lake Drive in which his daughter's vehicle
was involved. Administrator Johnson informed the Council
that the letter has been referred to the City's insurer.
COMMISSION
REPORTS
CASE NO. 83-35,
DORNBURG
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE BANK SIGN
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
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December 6, 1983
The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the
November 22nd Planning Commission meeting.
Mrs. Judith Dornburg and her contractor were present to request
approval of a five foot variance from the rear yard setback at
739 Pontiac Place. The contractor, John Parkos, described the
lot configuration and proposed addition, noting that because of
the shape of the lot, approximately four feet of the proposed
addition will intrude on the setback at the northwest corner of
the addition.
After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of a
five foot variance from the rear yard setback requirement at
739 Pontiac Place.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works Director
regarding a request from the Dakota County State Bank for )
approval of a sign permit for replacement of the existing sign
located at the southwest corner of the shopping center site.
Mr. Dave Shannon, representing the sign company, stated that
it is planned to remove the middle portion of the existing sign
and replace it with a larger time and temperature display.
He presented and reviewed a drawing of the proposed sign.
The Council also noted that staff has recommended that Council
authorize an expenditure of up to $1400 to replace the City
Offices portion of the sign.
After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the issuance
of a sign permit for replacement of the Dakota County State Bank
sign in accordance with plans presented this evening along with
authorization for an expenditure of up to $1400 for replacement of
the City's portion of the sign.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Richard Parranto
along with a memo from the City Administrator relative to
Mr. Parranto's request for refund of a $750.00 escrow deposit
for a planning application.
Councilman Mertensotto moved to acknowledge the staff report on
the R M. Parranto request for refund of a planning escrow and
to direct staff to submit copies of the report to Mr. Parranto and
Mr. Tom Curley, advising them that the matter will be placed on
the December 20th City Council agenda for final consideration.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes:3
Nays: 0
LEXINGTON HEIGHTS
APARTMENTS
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
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The Council acknowledged a proposed resolution establishing
a public hearing relative to the proposed Lexington Heights Apart-
ment complex. Administrator Johnson also distributed copies of
a Metropolitan Council staff review of the City's housing
revenue bond plan for the proposed project.
Mayor Lockwood also read a letter to the Metropolitan Council
for his signature confirming the City's intent to up-date the
Comprehensive Plan relating to housing. The Councilmembers
concurred that the letter should be signed and submitted to
the Metropolitan Council.
Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-107,
"RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RATIFYING PUBLISHED
NOTICE THEREOF ON PROPOSALS THAT THE CITY AMEND ITS "PROGRAM FOR
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT UNDER CHAPTER 462C - LEXINGTON
HEIGHTS APARTMENT PROJECT" AND THAT THE CITY ISSUE ITS MULTI-
FAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE A PROJECT UNDER
SAID PROGRAM".
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
MISCELLANEOUS Assistant City Attorney Tom Hart, updated the Council on
negotiations for acquisition of the Warnke property and on the
status of the Krajniak easement.
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ROAD VARIANCE
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-108,
"RESOLUTION HOLDING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA HARMLESS FOR GRANTING
THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS A VARIANCE," from the MSA road width
requirement.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
HUGHES LOT The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed reports from
DIVISION the City Engineer and City Clerk relative to the division of
Lot 16, Block 1, Ivy Falls West 2nd Addition. It was noted
that conditional approval of the division had been granted
on July 7, 1981, but that the division had not been recorded
because the conditions had not been met. Council was advised
that the park contribution has been received and the necessary
easements have been prepared and recorded, satisfying all re-
quirements placed on this division approval.
Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the division of Lot 16,
Block 1, Ivy Falls West 2nd Addition, in accordance with a
summary dated November 12, 1980, confirming Council action
taken on July 7, 1981.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
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MINUTE Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-109,
CORRECTION "RESOLUTION CORRECTING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 1983 MEETING", to
correct the title of a resolution relating to Kingsley Estates
improvements.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
ADJOURN
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Mayor Lockwood moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:25 o'clock P.M.
athleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor