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1984-11-20 Council minutesPage No. 2144 November 20, 1984 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, November 20, 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 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Council Members Blesener, Hartmann, Mertensotto and Witt. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting, including additional items contained in the add- on agenda. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the September 18th meeting. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 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 necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of letters from Senator Vega and the City of Inver Grove Heights regarding metropolitan Council appointment for District 15 representative. b. Acknowledgement of a memo from Barry Evans regarding the St. Paul Water Utility contract. c. Acknowledgement of the Fire Department monthly report for October. d. Acknowledgement of a memo regarding City contributions to the Fire Relief Association. e. Approval of the List of Claims dated November 20, 1984 and totaling $283,178.33. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Page No. 2145 November 20, 1984 CASE NO. CAO 84-03, The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the MAHOWALD Code Enforcement Officer recommending approval of a critical area site plan for a garage addition at 1200 Culligan Lane. The memo further recommended that the Critical Area Ordinance application fee be refunded since none of the Ordinance requirements apply to the property. Councilman Mertensotto asked Mr. Mahowald, who was present for the discussion, what the intended use of the addition is. Mr. Mahowald stated that he intends to use the garage for normal residential uses: that he plans to store a recreational vehicle in the addition. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the critical area site plan and garage addition permit as requested, along with waiver of the $100 critical area site plan fee. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CURLEY ADDITION BIKE The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works Dir- TRAIL ector regarding cost estimates for the proposed bike trail to be located along the east and north boundaries of Lot 10, Curley Addition. Mr. Arthur Maple and Mr. Wesley Anderson, residents of the area, were present for the discussion. Mayor Lockwood suggested that grading, re-seeding and sodding might not be necessary and pointed out that there is Bluegrass on the lot. Councilwoman Blesener asked whether the swale area can be smoothed out so that the lot can be mowed easier. There was also discussion on the possibility of installing plantings or split-rail fencing along the trail in response to concerns expressed by Mr. Maple over trail-users cutting across his front yard to get to the trail. City Administrator Frazell suggested that the matter of screening be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission. Mayor Lockwood moved to authorize construction of the trail, designating that funding be provided by the Special Park Fund, directing that the question of screening be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission and that a determination on the need for sodding, seeding and grading be made by staff. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2146 November 20, 1984 CHERRY HILLS SECOND The Council acknowledged a report from the City Engineer ADDITION DRAINAGE regarding Cherry Hill Second Addition surface water runoff. Mr. Adolphus Gaddy, Mr. Les Calkins, and Mr. Ron Nordstrand, residents of the area, were present for the discussion. Mr. Calkins stated that until a very heavy rain occurred two weeks ago he had no knowledge of what problems could occur but that he did have drainage problems as a result of the heavy rains. Mr. Nordstrand felt that only alternatives A, B, and E in the report constitute perma- nent solutions. All three of the residents felt that Scheme E, blocking the existing Wachtler Avenue culvert and diverting the water northward along the east side of Wachtler Avenue was the appropriate solution. Councilman Hartmann suggested that P.V.C. pipe left over from the Ivy Falls Creek project could be used under Scheme B to reduce costs significantly. Public Works Director Danielson agreed but pointed out that several costs in addition to the pipe costs are involved, including acquisition of an easement from the Wachtler family. In response to the residents' preference for Scheme E, Mayor Lockwood pointed out that plugging the culvert could cause the water to cross private properties and cause problems for other property owners. It was also pointed out that County approval of the Scheme would be required. Councilwoman Blesener stated that a permanent solution must be found which will channel the water through the neighborhood, that the City cannot plug the existing system and create other problems. Mr. Gaddy and Mr. Nordstrand expressed their opposition to Schemes C and D. Mr. Gaddy stated that he is not interested in paying to control water which comes from the Cherry Hill First Addition. After discussion, staff was directed to make inquiries of the County to determine whether Scheme E can be accomplished. MARIE AVENUE SPEED The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director with response to a complaint from Alan Anderson, 721 W. Marie Avenue, over the speed limit on Marie Avenue. Councilwoman Blesener felt that the 30 mile per hour limit should not end at Dodd Road, but should be extended to Trail Road.., Further discussion on the matter was tabled to the next meeting, with direction that the suggested 30 mile per FIRE STATION SITE DRAINAGE EVERGREEN KNOLL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Ayes: 3 Nays: 2 Blesener Witt MISCELLANEOUS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2147 November 20, 1984 hour limit to Trail Road be referred to the Police Chief for response. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Engineer regarding the potential future need for a storm water holding pond on the fire station site. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter should be addressed at such time as drainage becomes a problem. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director recommending approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Evergreen Knoll project to provide for gabion construction to insure against erosion entering the creek under Wachtler Avenue. The memo also informed the Council that work completed under Change Order No. 1 was completed at approximately S4,500 less than estimated. Mayor Lockwood moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Change Order No. 2 for Evergreen Knoll improvements. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a letter from Johnson Brothers Corporation expressing appreciation to the Fire Department for extinguishing a fire, and presenting the City with a $250.00 donation to show appreciation for the Fire Department's efforts. Councilman Hartmann moved to accept the donation. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. MARIE AVENUE STOP SIGN The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Work's Director in response to a request for stop signs on Marie Avenue at Callahan, and recommending that the request be denied. MARIE AVENUE PARK MISCELLANEOUS It was the consensus of the Council to concur in the recommendation and deny the stop sign request. The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works Director regarding requests from play equipment at the Marie Avenue Park, and recommending that no new equipment be added at this time. The Council concurred in the recommendation. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Engineer in response to a letter from Mr. John Kane, 1067 Delaware PERSONNEL ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Page No. 2148 November 20, 1984 Avenue, regarding potential assessments for proposed street improvements on Ellen Street and Chippewa Avenue. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator and concurred in a request that a closed meeting of the Council and City Administrator be conducted following the regular meeting for a discussion of the proposed 1985 salary for the Administrator. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lockwood moved that the meeting be adjourned to a closed meeting for discussion of the Administrator's salary for 1985. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT:IPP.M. Robert G. Lockwood Mayor thleen M. Swanson City Clerk