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1984-10-16 Council minutesPage No. 2128 October 16, 1984 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, October 16, 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 7:40 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Council Members Blesener, Hartmann, Mertensotto and Witt. AGENDA ADOPTION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of the agenda for the meeting, including items contained in the add-on-agenda. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the August 21st meeting with corrections. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PROCLAMATION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Blesener moved approval of the minutes of the August 28th meeting. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Counciman Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the September 4th meeting. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of a Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 27th as Business Women's Week. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood moved approval of a Proclamation proclaiming the week of October 15th League of Women Voters of Northern Dakota County Week. Councilwoman Witt 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 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BID AWARD Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2129 October 16, 1984 all necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the September 18th Park and Recreation Commission meeting. b. Acknowledgement of the Fire Department monthly report for September. c. Acknowledgement of an update on the wholesale water study. d. Acknowledgement of the Treasurer's monthly report for September. e. Acknowledgement of a memo on the Public Works amended work schedule. f. Acknowledgement of a letter from the Metropolitan Council regarding water rate negotiations. g. Acknowledgement of a memo on office hours for the Code Enforcement Officer. h. Approval of the list of contractor licenses, granting licenses to: Commercial Utilities, Inc. Excavating License Premier Builders, Inc. General Contractor License i. Approval of the List of Claims dated October 16, 1984 and totalling $330,890.75. j. Acknowledgement of a letter from Assistant City Attorney Pearson regarding the Brooks lawsuit. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-70, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER AND WATER SERVICE TRENCHES CONSTRUCTION TO SERVE LOT H, IVY HILL 2ND ADDITION (IMPROVEMENT NO. 84, PROJECT NO. 3)," awarding the contract to Ro—So Contracting, Inc., for its low bid of $14,282.60. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. STOP SIGN REQUEST The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works Director in response to a request from Robert Bergstrom, Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2130 October 16, 1984 13 Mears Avenue, for four-way stop signs at Mears and Dorset. Several area residents were in attendance with Mr. Bergstrom for the discussion. Mr. Bergstrom stated that he has lived on Mears Avenue for 30 years and feels that the signs are definitely warranted, especially because of significant traffic increases in tie area due to the high bridge closing. He stated that there is a serious problem. Mr. Bob Wolters stated that he has lived in the area for twenty years, that over the years cars have driven across his lawn, that the sight lines at the intersection are terrible and that the intersection is very dangerous. He stated that traffic funnels down both Dorset and Mears and that the area is a shortcut to I-35E. He wondered, however, whether installation of a four-way stop as requested would result in traffic shifting to Staples, creating more problems at the Staples/Dorset interesection. After discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved that staff be directed to prepare an Ordinance amendment to designate Dorset/Mears as a four-way stop intersection. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. It was the concensus of the Council to direct the police department to begin monitoring traffic on Staples within a week after the stop signs at Dorset/Mears are installed. SCHAAK WAREHOUSE SALE The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Code Enforcement Officer regarding a request from Schaak Electronics for approval of a warehouse clearance sale on November 8th through the 10th. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FINAL PLAT The Council expressed its displeasure with the frequency of sales being conducted by the firm. It was pointed out that the Council may not look favorably on similar future requests and that the Zoning Ordinance stipulates that there shall be no retail sales in the Industrial District. After discussion, Councilwoman Blesener moved approval of warehouse sale request and directed that a communication be sent to Schaak indicating the Council's displeasure. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-.69, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CLAPP-THOMSSEN IVY HILL SECOND ADDITION." Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CAROLAN VARIANCE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FINAL PLAT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page No. 2131 October 16, 1984 Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Code Enforcement Officer describing a complication to the setback variance previously granted for construction of the Robert Carolan sunroom addition. Mr. Carolan was present for the discussion and explained that the surveyor who prepared the site plan for the original variance application erred in his location of the existing home on the lot. As a result, he requested approval of .a 13 foot variance rather than the 10 foot variance originally approved on July 10th. Councilwoman Witt moved to grant approval of a 13 foot sideyard setback variance to allow construction of a sun- room addition at 1339 Medora Road. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works Director recommending approval of the final plat for the Mendota Heights Business Center Second Addition. The Council also acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Code Enforcement recommending approval of building permits for buildings proposed to be constructed on Lots 2 and 3 of the plat. Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-71, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR MENDOTA HEIGHTS BUSINESS CENTER 2ND ADDITION." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mr. Dale Glowa, from United Properties, was present for the discussion, and answered Council questions regarding the structures and the decorative pond proposed to located within the plat. Mr. Glowa pointed out that this is not a ponding area and therefore does not appear on the plat. He assured the Council that United Properties will bear the responsibility for maintaining the pond feature. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the requested building permits subject to final approval of the plans by the Code Enforcement Officer. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Page No.. 2132 October 16, 1984 INDUSTRIAL REVENUE The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from Financial Advisor Shaughnessy informing the Council that the City has received a tentative commitment of $4,295,932 of Industrial Revenue Financing from the City of Coon Rapids. Mr. Shaughnessy explained the details of the Joint Powers Agreement with Coon Rapids and stated that financing for reimbursement of $43,000 to Coon Rapids for fees previously paid by Coon Rapids to reserve its entitlement allocation will be provided by Alpha, Inc. and Ralph Linvill. After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-72, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 AMBULANCE AGREEMENT Councilwoman Blesener moved to approve an ambulance service agreement with Divine Redeemer Memorial Hospital for the period from January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1988. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 The Council acknowledged that while the idea of subsidizing private enterprise is not desirable the ..available alterriatives are :not feasible. MEETING DATE CHANGE Mayor Lockwood moved that the meeting scheduled to be conducted on election evening, November 6th, be rescheduled to 7:30 P.M. on November 8th. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 P.E.R.A. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 84-73, "RESOLUTION ON THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM," regarding PERA Board election procedures. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. ( ( METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mayor Lockwood moved adoption of Resolution No. 84-74, "RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL," strongly recommending the appointment of Kathleen Ridder as the District 15 representative. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SQUAD CAR SALE The Council acknowledged a memo and tabulation of bids Page No. 2133 October 16, 1984 received for the sale of three squad cars and the Fire Chief's former vehicle. Councilwoman Blesener moved to accept bids and authorize the sale of a 1982 Ford, 1981 Chevrolet Malibu, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu and 1973 Plymouth Wagon to the highest bidders. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. • Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:43 P.M. athleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor