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1983-03-15 Council minutesPage No. 1798 March 15, 1983 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, March 15, 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 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, Mer- tensotto and Witt. APPROVAL OF Councilman Losleben moved approval of the corrected minutes MINUTES of the March 1st 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 the execution of all necessary documents contained therein. 1. Acknowledgement of a summary of the March 4th legislative breakfast meeting. 2. Acknowledgement of the February Fire Department and Treasurer's report. 3. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the February 9th NDC4 meeting. 4. Acknowledgement of the Code Enforcement annual report. 5. Authorization to purchase two 1983 Dodge Diplomat squad cars at a total cost of $17,611.50, through the Hennepin County Joint Purchasing group, and acknowledgement of withdrawal of the Ford Motor Company bid which had been approved on March 1st. 6. Adoption of Resolution No. 83 -23, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLI( HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT ACT AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SAID HEAR- ING," the hearing to be conducted on April 5th at 7:30 P.M. 7. Establishment of a public hearing to be conducted on April 5th, at 7:45 P.M. to confirm the preliminary approval to the Northland Company Commercial Facilities Development Project. 8 Approval of the List of Claims dated March 15, 1983, and totalling $432,174.55. 9. Approval of the list of contractor's licenses, granting licenses to: Ames Construction, Inc. Conroy Construction Company Excavating License General Contractor Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ASSESSMENT HEARING, WAGON WHEEL TRAIL/ I-35E WATERMAIN CROSSING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays : 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DOWNTOWN MENDOTA HEIGHTS STUDY Page No. 1799 March 15, 1983 D.L. Morrison Construction Rosemount Cement, Inc. D.S. Trudeau Construction Co Turner Excavating Co. • General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor 10. Approval of the issuance of a Cigarette license to George's Golf Range, Inc. 11. Approval of the issuance of an On and Off Sale Non-Intoxicating License to George's Golf Range, Inc. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of the continuation of a hearing on the proposed assessment roll for the proposed Wagon Wheel Trail/I-35E watermain crossing project. Public Works Director Danielson stated that, in response to Council direction, letters had been sent to all affected property owners indicating that the Council would consider assessing each of the properties on the basis of the standard lot frontage of 100 feet and deferring the making of the balance of the individual assessments until such time as the properties are more intensely developed. He advised that favorable responses had been received from two of the property owners involved, Mr. and Mrs. Bebel and Mrs. Pace. No other responses were received. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilman Losleben moved that the hearing be closed at 7:45 P.M. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-24, "RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIF- ICATIONS FOR WATERMAIN CROSSING AT WAGON WHEEL TRAIL/I-35E (IMPROVE- MENT NO. 81, PROJECT NO. 2)". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-25, "RES- OLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO WAGON WHEEL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 81, PROJECT NO. 2)". Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-25A, "RES- OLUTION DEFERRING PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF ASSESSMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 81, PROJECT NO. 2)". Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. City Planner Howard Dahlgren was present to discuss the status of the "Downtown Mendota Heights" study. He stated that he was present to share his ideas and get input from the Council into planning the down- town area. He placed special emphasis on the need for planning on the handling of the basic traffic circulation in the area, particularly the crossing of TH 110 and TH 149. Page No. 1800 March 15, 198.3 Mr. Dahlgren presented and reviewed ten concepts for traffic circulation and "downtown" development, including the bridging of a relocated TH 149 over TH 110. There was considerable discussion over the potential alternatives, including in particular the alternates relating to where a new TH 149 could best be located within existing right-of-way, whether a realignment of TH 149 should extend to a connection with existing TH 149 near Wagon Wheel Trail, or whether a new alignment should end north of the Friendly Hills area. Mr. Dahlgren had advised the Council that if a new TH 149 were constructed along the full length existing right-of-way, noise- walls or berms in the residential areas would be necessary and could cost approximately $1.5 million. As the result of the discussion, the Council directed Mr. Dahlgren to continue to look at utilization of the existing TH 149 corridor as far east on the right-of-way as possible, bridging over TH 110, and various alternates relating to the length, width, configuration and location of new TH 149. IVY FALLS Mayor Lockwood stated that he has had no further contact with Ivy ADDITION Falls Addition representatives and suggested that a public IMPROVEMENTS hearing on a proposed street overlay project for the area be conducted. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-26, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR FEASIBILITY/ ASSESSMENT HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE IVY FALLS ADDITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL THEREFORE (IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 12)", to be held on April 19th, 1983. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. In response to a letter from the Metropolitan Council, the Council appointed Mayor Lockwood to serve as the City's contact person with regard to compliance with environmental regulations. DISPATCHING Councilman Losleben moved to authorize the Mayor and City AGREEMENT Administrator to execute an agreement with the City of West St. Paul for dispatching services for 1983. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged a memo and proposed Ordinance from the City Administrator relating to height limitations for radio towers and similar devices. Councilman Hartmann expressed concern that the proposed ordinance did not stipulate provisions relating to locating devices on a property in such a manner that should a device fall, it would fall within the confines of the property on which it is located. The Council referred the matter to Councilman Mertensotto for further research and report. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 1801 March 15) 1983 Mr. Gene Tretter was present to update the Council on the status of labor negotiations. He advised the Council that recent negotiation and mediation has resulted in wage and benefit packages for both the Police and Public Works Departments which fall within the 6% guideline established by the Council. The proposed Police labor agreement would result in a top patrolman wage of $2210 per month for the first six months of the contract and $2226 per month for the second six months, along with a $15 per month increase in the employer's contribution towards insurance (to $125 per month). The proposed Public Works agreement would result in hourly rates of $10.78 for leadmen, $10.78 for the mechanic position, $10.53 for a new Grounds Maintenance position, and $10.28 for maintenance men. The contract would include a $20 per month increase in the employer's insurance contribution (fo $135 per month) and preparation and implementation of job descriptions. After discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved to approve the 1983 Police and Public Works Labor Agreements as negotiated, retroactive to January 1, 1983. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. HUBER DRIVE City Engineer Kishel reviewed his memo on the Huber Drive up- IMPROVEMENTS grading project. He stated that the Engineering Department has proceeded with plans and specification work on the project on the basis of past Council approval of a 5 Year MSA Plan. He asked that the Council authorize execution of the plans for forwarding to Mn/DOT and that staff be authorized to establish a bid date as soon as the plans receive Mn/DOT approval. Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-27, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HUBER DRIVE BETWEEN DELAWARE AVENUE AND SOUTH LINE OF THE DELAWARE CROSSING PLAT (IMPROVEMENT NO. 82, PROJECT NO. 8)." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Mertensotto moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute the plans and specifications. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 WATERMAIN The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Engineer indicating EXTENSION that William Strub has requested an extension of the City's REQUEST water system to serve the proposed development smote on TH 13. The Council confirmed the Engineer's recommendation that the following conditions be met before any action is taken on the preparation of a feasibility study: That the developer submit a formal petition for improvements along with a waiver of hearing; that the developer submit a $1,000.00 engineering escrow; and that the Planning Commission be advised of the Council action. Page No. 1802 March 15, 1983 SURPLUS In accordance with the recommendation of the Public Works EQUIPMENT Supervisor, Councilman Losleben moved that staff be directed to advertise for bids for the sale of the following surplus equipment: 1954 Dodge cab and chassis and utility box. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motinn. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ) EQUIPMENT The Council acknowledged a summary of bids received for the PURCHASE purchase of a small tractor and accessories for the street department. Councilman Losleben moved that the low bid of $7,677.00, from Corcoran Hardware of Rosemount for a John Deere tractor and accessories be accepted and that acquisition of said equipment through the Equipment Certificate Fund be authorized. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ANNUAL REPORT The Council anknowledged and briefly discussed the 1982 Public Works and Engineering Annual Report. ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Mertensotto moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:06 o'clock P.M. athleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor