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1984-12-18 Council minutesPage No. 2161 December 18, 1984 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, December 18, 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 City Hall, 750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 7:43 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmembers Blesener, Hartmann, Mertensotto and Witt. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Councilman Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting, including additional items contained in the add-on agenda. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the minutes of the November 8 Canvassing Board meeting. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the November 8th meeting. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the November 20th meeting as corrected. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the minutes of the November 29th workshop meeting. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the December 4th meeting with correction. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the consent calendar as submitted and recommended for approval as part of the meeting agenda along with authorization for execution of all Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CRAY RESEARCH BLDG. PERMIT Page No. 2162 December 18, 1984 necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of the Treasurer's monthly report for November. b. Acknowledgement of the Fire Department monthly report for November. c. Acknowledgement of the Minutes of the August 8 and September 19 NDC4 minutes. d. Acknowledgement of the Minutes of the November 13th Park and Recreation meeting. e. Acknowledgement of a notice from St. Paul Water regarding water rate increase. f. Acknowledgement of a memo on TH 110 speed limit reduction. g. Approval of the List of Claims dated December 18, 1984, and totalling $171,537.87. h. Acknowledgement of a memo from Police Chief Delmont on Unclaimed Property. i. Acknowledgement of a memo from Police Chief Delmont on accepting a gift from Mrs. Orloski. j. Acknowledgement of a plan from City Administrator Frazell relative to ski trail grooming. k. Approval of the List of Licenses, granting licenses to the following: Domestic Mechanical Contractors Domestic Mechanical Contractors E.S.P., Inc. E.S.P., Inc. Kleve Heating & Air Conditioning O'Keefe Mechanical, Inc. O'Keefe Mechanical, Inc. Schnapp Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Gas Piping Heating & A/C Gas Piping Heating & A/C Gas Piping Gas Piping Heating & A/C General Contractor Mr. Mark Merrill and Mr. Jim Harris were present from Architectural Alliance, to request a building permit to construct a 10,000 square foot warehouse addition to the Page No. 2163 December 18, 1984 southeast end of the present Cray facility. After a brief discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the building permit, as requested. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONTEL BLDG.PERMIT Mr. Victor Vouga, Vice President of Polk Design Consultants, and several other representatives of the company, were present to request building permit approval for a Mid-central division office for Contel. The proposed building site is Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Mendota Heights Industrial Park, located on the corner of Transport Drive and Mendota Heights Road. The Company will employ 115 - 117 employees. Mr. Vouga noted that there will be a 40 foot setback on the north side of the building which will be landscaped. He also advised the Council that the building exterior will be the same on all sides, being a dark brown brick with banded windows of a dark gray glass. Councilwoman Witt expressed concern over water run-off in the area. Mr. Vouga noted that the land slopes to the northwest and that the water will run off into the storm sewer in that direction. He also advised that the building will contain 42,000 square feet of floor space and that there will be 122 parking spaces on the site, with visitor parking along the front. He stated that their plans call for 10 foot by 20 foot parking stalls, except for handicapped stalls, noting that safety in the parking lot is very important to the company. He also noted that Contel will own the property, not lease it. Councilman Mertensotto expressed concern with drainage onto Mendota Heights Road, and asked Public Works Director Danielson to review drainage problems on Mendota Heights Road in the area of the City's lift station. Mr. Vouga noted that all signage and landscaping will conform to the City ordinance requirements. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of a building permit for Contel subject to submission of landscaping plans, including provision for foliage on the north and west sides of the building; the right of the City to require additional parking spaces up to full Code requirement, at a later date, should parking become a problem; and subject to staff approval of drainage. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Page No. 2164 December 18, 1984 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 GRAPPENDORF Mr. Paul McGinley, surveyor, was present to request final FINAL PLAT plat approval of the Grappendorf First Addition. He noted that there were no changes from the preliminary plat, and noted that there was S500 in escrow to assure removal of trash from the plat. He also noted that the right-of-way on the WgPtideof Delaware will be 60' as requested by the County. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LINVILL IDB'S Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FIRE DEPT. PURCHASES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of Resolution No. 84- 83, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR GRAPPENDORF FIRST ADDITION" accepting the letter from Unruh Agency regarding the $500 escrow for trash removal from the plat. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. The Council received and discussed a memo from City Treasurer Shaughnessy relative to the issuance of Industrial Revenue bonds for Ralph Linvill and Associates in conjunction with his office project located at the southwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Perron Road. Treasurer Shaughnessy advised that the final issue has been reduced from $2,500,000 to $2,300,000, due to the size of the building allowable on the site. He noted that the issue must be completed prior to December 31, to qualify under the City's 1984 IR Bond allotment. Councilwoman Mill-Tmo-Ved the adoption.2Qf Resolution-No:84-84, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROJECT UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THE ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE PROJECT". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council discussed a memo from City Administrator Frazell regarding purchase of fire department equipment. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the request for purchase of a Waterous Floto Pump, for S995; purchase of an Onan 4.0 and 5.0 kw Generator Set for S2,336; and purchase of a Stang deluge gun set, with nozzles, at a cost not exceeding $2,000, all as requested by Chief Noack. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. MISCELLANEOUS The Council received and acknowledged a letter from the League of Women Voters Northern Dakota County Area concerning the process of appointment to citizen committees such as the AIRLINE OPERATIONS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MARIE AVENUE SPEED LIMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD SPEED LIMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 WORKSHOP Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SPACE RENTAL Page No. 2165 December 18, 1984 Planning and Park and Recreation Commissions. The Council noted that they were satisfied with the City's current process of citizen appointments and directed City Administrator Frazell to thank Karen Flood, President of the League of Women Voters for their letter and to advise her of the Council's feelings on the matter. The Council briefly discussed a memo from Larry Shaughnessy regarding FAA operational rule changes. Councilwoman Witt moved adoption of Resolution No. 84-85, "RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (ATA) PETITION FOR PRIOR FEDERAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED LOCAL USE RESTRICTIONS ON AIRLINE OPERATIONS", noting that the City Council is strongly opposed to the ATA's petition. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. The Council discussed a memo from Public Works Director Danielson regarding the speed limit on Marie Avenue, between Dodd Road and Trail Road, reducing the speed from 40 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour. Councilwoman Blesener moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-86, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON MARIE AVENUE BETWEEN TRUNK HIGHWAY 149 AND TRAIL ROAD". Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84- 87, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO ZONE MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD AS A 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY 149 (DODD ROAD) TO LEXINGTON AVENUE (COUNTY ROAD 43)". Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood moved to set January 29, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. for a workshop meeting with the TH 110/149 Task Force, also including the Planning and Parks Commission members. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council received and discussed a letter of request from Mr. Harry Kirchner, of Fischer's Gas and Towing, 2156 Dodd Road, and a memo from City Administrator Frazell relative to renting two bays in the old fire station to Mr. Kirchner. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DELINQUENT SEWER RENTAL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PERSONNEL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2166 December 18, 1984 After a brief discussion, Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the renting of two bays in the old fire station to Fischer's Gas and Towing, on the condition that the rental be for two towing vehicles only, at $140 per month, and subject to execution of a hold harmless agreement. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. The Council discussed a list of delinquent sanitary sewer accounts and asked that staff check the penalty fee of S25 for overdue accounts certified to the County for collection with real estate taxes. Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84- 88, "RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER RENTAL CHARGES TO THE DAKOTA COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION WITH REAL ESTATE TAXES". Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council received and acknowledged receipt of a letter of resignation from Paul Maczko from the Fire Department. Mayor Lockwood moved to accept with regret and considerable thanks to Paul Maczko his resignation from the Volunteer Fire Department. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Councilman Mertensotto for his many years of service on the City Council. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:23 o'clock P.M. Mary jn DeLaRosa Deputy Clerk ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor