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1983-02-15 Council minutesPage No. 1786 February 15, 1983 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, February 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 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, Councilmen Hartmann, Losleben and Mertensotto. Councilwoman Witt had notified the Council that she would be late. CONSENT CALENDAR Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ABATEMENT Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben 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. Acknowledgedment of a summary of the Dakota County Ad-Hoc Racing Committee meeting. 2. Acknowledgement of the Fire Department and Treasurer's monthly reports for January. 3. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the February 8th Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 4. Acknowledgement of a Dakota County Tribune article on the return of County roads to cities and townships. 5. Approval of the List of Claims dated February 15, 1983 and totalling $72,989.75. 6. Approval of the list of licenses, granting contractors' licenses to: Rauchwarter, Inc. St. Paul Utilities, Inc. Fredrickson Heating & Air Conditioning Amcon Corporation Atlas Pile Driving Co. Peterson Maintenance Corporation Fredrickson Heating & Air Conditioning Excavating License Excavating License Gas Piping License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Heating & Air Conditioning License 7. Approval of the issuance of a Rubbish Hauler License to City Clean Up. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Assessor Bill Peterson was present to request Council abatement of taxes for Parcel No. 27-03600-010-50, the former Mendota Water Company water tank site which was transferred to the City in 1981. After a brief discussion, Councilman Hartmann moved to approve an abatement of the 1982 taxes on Parcel No. 27-03600-010-50. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Page No. 1787 February 15, 1983 COMMISSION Mayor Lockwood stated that he has contacted the two Park Commission APPOINTMENTS members whose terms expired on January 31st, Dorothy McMonigal and Gary Gustafson. Mrs. McMonigal expressed her desire to be re- appointed to the Coituuission, however, Mr. Gustafson preferred not to be reappointed. Mayor Lockwood noted that he had not received the names of candidates from members of the Council, but that Mrs. Marsha Knittig, 524 Staples Avenue, has expressed an interest in serving on the Commission. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Lockwood moved that Mrs. Marsha Knittig be appointed to serve a three year :term on the Park and Recreation Commission. Ayes: 4 Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Nays: 0 COMPLAINT The Council acknowledged a letter expressing complaints about the operation of a rubbish hauling business in a residential district, at 2400 Dodd Road. As part of the discussion, it was noted that the Zoning Ordinance does not allow storage of vehicles in excess of 11/2 tons to be stored in residential garages. Councilman Losleben moved that Mrs. Dorothy McMonigal be reappointed to a three year term on the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. MISCELLANEOUS ANNUAL REPORTS After discussion, staff was directed to invite the owner of 2400 Dodd Road to attend a Council meeting to discuss the complaint about parking commercial vehicles in a residential district. Councilwoman Witt arrived at 8:08 o'clock P.M. The Council acknowledged a letter from Mr. Norm Hendrickson, requesting a determination on whether a crank-up, self-supporting antenna tower for amateur radio use would be allowed in a resid- ential district. It was noted by the Council that while the 21' retracted state would conform to the Zoning Ordinance height limitation, the extended position of the antenna while in use would not conform. The Council acknowledged the suggestion by the Public Works Director that perhaps an ordinance revision to address antennas and wind generators should be drafted. Councilman Mertensotto expressed the concern that such a draft ordinance should address aesthetics and other concerns and should establish a set of criteria which must be met. Staff was directed to solicit and research sample ordinances relating to antennae and wind generators. Assistant Fire Chief Gene Lange reviewed and answered Council questions relating to the 1982 Annual Fire Department Report. As part of the discussion, the Council expressed concern over the reduction in the size of the department because of recent, and potential future, retirements. The Council directed Assistant Chief Lange to discuss with the Department members the possible need to increase the size of the department over that which is currently authorized by Ordinance, and to prepare a projection for the future which reflects the impact of retirements. CABLE COMMISSION Page No. 1788 February 15, 1983 Police Chief Delmont reviewed and answered Council questions regarding the 1982 Police Department Annual Report. Chief Delmont also reported to the Council on the difficulties involved in enforcement of the snowmobile regulations. Northern Dakota County Cable Communications Commission Chairman, Dave Zemke, was present to report to the Council on the Commission activities relative to the draft franchise ordinance and Request for Proposals process. He informed the Council that copies of an executive summary of the preliminary ordinance, as well as copies of the RFP, will be distributed to each Council member, and asked whether the Council would like to invite the NDC-4 consultants to attend a meeting to discuss the preliminary ordinance The Council members indicated that they would study the executive summary and advise Mr. Zemke on the need for an appearance by the consultants. ST. PETER'S CHURCH Councilman Losleben, speaking on behalf of St. Peter's Church, state4 that the Church's on-site sewage system is in poor repair and that St. Peter's would like to be included in a study for extension of sewer service after development of the Mendota utility system. COMMENDATIONS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 City Engineer Kishel was directed to contact Toltz, King, Duvall, and Anderson relative to the status of the Mendota study and to prepare an estimate of the cost of feasibility study preparation. Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-15, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING DALE S. PETERSON FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE", as member and Assistant Chief on the Volunteer Fire Department. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution N0.83-16, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING WILL C. WACHTLER FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE", as member of the Volunteer Fire Department. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. AIRPORT SAFETY City Administrator Johnson stated that he has met with Planner ZONING John Shardlow, along with City of Eagan representatives Tom Hedges, John Voss and Dale Runkle, relative to potential amendment of the airport safety zone regulations. He noted that John Voss questioned the advisability of special legislation, as had been recommended by John Shardlow on February 1st. After a considerable amount of discussion amongst staff people, Mr. Voss's thoughts concerning administrative rule changes prevailed. Administrator Johnson suggested to the Council that the matter of special legislation be delayed for several weeks pending Mr. Voss's success with Mn/DOT personnel in promoting rules changes via administrative process. MISCELLANEOUS Administrator Johnson informed the Council that Mr. Wes Lane had contacted him, requesting Council support for his interest in appointment as Metropolitan Council District Representative. The Council concensus was that it would continue to support the reappointment of Mrs. Kathy Ridder. Page 1789 February 15, 1983 LABOR NEGOTIATIONS The Council discussed a memo from the City Administrator relative to the status of Public Works labor agreement negotiations. The Council noted the demand for an overall 6.45% increase and reiterated its stance on a 6% maximum increase for all departments. No action was taken on the matter. MISCELLANEOUS Councilwoman Witt invited the Council members to attend a legislative breakfast meeting to be held on March 4th. MAC AREA Engineer Kishel presented and reviewed the plans and specifications IMPROVEMENTS for the MAC area public improvement project. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 83-17, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE M.A.C. AREA AND ADJACENT AREAS." Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC WORKS The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public EQUIPMENT Works Supervisor requesting authorization to solicit informal bids for the purchase of a small tractor and accessories. Councilwoman Witt moved to authorize staff to solicit informal quotations for the proposed equipment. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 1 Mertensotto CRAY RESEARCH On the recommendation of the Public Works Director, Councilwoman WATERMAIN Witt moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an AGREEMENT agreement with the St. Paul Water Department and Cray Research to accept a public easement from Cray Research for watermain purposes. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SURCHARGE The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo and proposed AGREEMENT resolution from the City Clerk recommending authorization for execution of an amendment to the St. Paul Water Department/City agreement for collection of the 107 water surcharge. Councilman Mertensotto felt that the agreement termination should coincide with the date stipulated in the water service agreement rather than December 31, 1999. After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved to request that the St. Paul Water Department prepare an amendment to the Water Surcharge Agreement to provide for an extension of the agreement to October 24, 1983. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BOARD OF REVIEW MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURN Ayes:5 Nays:0 Page No. 1790 February 15, 1983 It was the concensus of the Council that the annual Board of Review be conducted at 7:30 P.M. on June 14th. The City Clerk reported on the status of the micro-computer selection process. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:45 o'clock P.M. 42:011:444406...d K thleen M. Swanson ity Clerk ATTEST: toffraw-cred, Robert G. Lockwood Mayor