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1984-10-02 Council minutesPage No. 2122 October 2, 1984 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, October 2, 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 7:38 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Council Members Hartmann and Witt. Councilwoman Blesener had notified the Council that she would be late. Councilman Mertensotto had notified the Council that he would be absent. AGENDA ADOPTION Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 MINUTE APPROVAL Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Hartmann moved adoption of the agenda for the meeting, including items contained in the add-on agenda. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the July 17th meeting with corrections. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the August 7th meeting. 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 all necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of the Code Enforcement monthly report for September. b. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the September 25th Planning Commission meeting. c. Appoval of the List of Claims dated October 2, 1984 and totalling $115,631.22. d. Approval of the list of contractor licenses, granting licenses to: Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 HEARING: VALLEY VIEW OAK EASEMENT VACATION Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 All Types of Masonry B and R Masonry Kitchens by Krengel, Inc. Northland Roofing and Gutters J. Paul Sterns Company Woodsmen Construction, Inc. Page No. 2123 October 2, 1984 Masonry License Masonry License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License e. Acknowledgement of Mn/DOT press releases and invitations to the I-35E dedication ceremonies. f. Acknowledgement of a letter from Multigraphics regarding the Company's planned open house ceremonies. g. Adoption of Resolution No. 84-66, "RESOLUTION APPOINTING 1984 GENERAL AND CITY ELECTION JUDGES." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application for vacation of a utility easement in the Valley View Oak Addition along with consideration of a request for approval of the final plat for the Valley View Oak 2nd Addition. Mr. Lawrence Culligan, the property owner, asked Council for approval of the final plat as submitted along with vacation of an existing easement over Lot 17, Block 1, Valley View Oak. Mr. Culligan stated that a portion of Lot 17 is being platted platted as part of the Second Addition in order to save several mature trees: the easement area is the south boundary of Lot 17. Mr. Culligan also asked the Council to approve a distri- bution of assessments attributable to the new plat equally against only Lots 1 and 2, with no assessments spread against the Outlot. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilman Hartmann moved that the hearing be closed at 7:55 o'clock P.M. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved adoption of Resolution No. 84-67, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN VALLEY VIEW OAK ADDITION." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Page No. 2124 October 2, 1984 Mayor Lockwood moved adoption of Resolution No. 84-68, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR VALLEY VIEW OAK 2ND ADDITION." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. It was the concensus of Council to direct staff to distribute assessments to the new plat as requested by Mr. Culligan. MARIE AVENUE SPEED The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a report from the Police Chief regarding a survey of speeds on Marie Avenue, and dLrected that a copy of the report be sent to Diane X4Mmgier. HEARING - CASE. NO. Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public 84-17, UNITED hearing on an application from United Properties for a PROPERTIES conditional use permit for planned unit development. Mr. Dale Glowa, representing United Properties, stated that his firm proposed to construct three buildings on property located at the southeast quadrant of Transport Drive and Mendota Heights Road. The development would consist of two single story structures of 25,000 square feet each and one two story structure of 35,000 square feet. It is planned that the site will be platted into three lots and that a pond with a jet fountain will be located on the northwest corner of the site. In response to Planning Commission recommendations, United Properties will provide that the pond will be owned by the owners of buildings two and three. He stated that his firm will prepare a maintenance agreement and easement agreement for the ponding area. United Properties will maintain the pond, which will be an amenity to the site and will be fed from the sprinkler lines to maintain a specific water level. He stated that the pond will contain an overflow feature. The exterior of the structures will be similar to the first stage of the Mendota Heights Business Center. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Mayor Lockwood moved that the hearing be closed at 8:16 P.M. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the conditional use permit for planned unit development for the Mendota Heights Business Center 2, along with preliminary plat approval. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 84-20, MIKE Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 84-18, HUNTER Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Page No. 2125 October 2, 1984 Mr. Fred Mike was present to request approval of a lot size variance for Lot 7, Block 2, Guadelupe Heights Addition. Public Works Director Danielson explained that in cases where lots were platted before 1962 the Zoning Ordinance provides a lot size minimum requirement of 10,500 square feet, and that the subject property contains only 8,145 square feet. After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the lot size variance to allow residential development on Lot 7, Block 2, Guadelupe Heights Addition. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Public Works Director Danielson stated that the applicant proposes to divide a four-acre unplatted parcel of land located on the north side of Orchard Place into three large lots. He noted that the property is located within the critical area and that the applicant may need to request critical area site plan approval for development on Lot 3 after his building plans are developed. Councilman Hartmann expressed concern over the proposed dual purpose driveway access to serve two of the lots. He felt that any plat approval should include the stipulation that the driveway be centered on the proposed easement area. After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the preliminary plat for the Hunter Bluff Addition subject to construction of a 12 foot wide drive placed within the easement area and submission of a $1,200 park contribution, and with the understanding that preliminary plat approval is not to be construed as including approval for a particular location of a dwelling within the plat. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. LOT 2, WILLOW SPRINGS Mr. Terry Davern, from the Clapp-Thomssen Company, was present ADDITION relative to Lot 2, Willow Springs Addition. Mr. Davern stated that the property was given to Brady High School by Mr. Callahan and that the school plans to sell the lot. Brady has asked his firm to look at the property to determine what can be done with the site. He stated that he has talked to two developers who may have interest in the site but that both parties are concerned over potential development costs which would be involved if the property must be developed according to City requirements. He felt that the school could develop and sell the property but that it would need some changes in conditions imposed by the Council on Mr. Callahan. Mr. Davern reviewed five concerns addressed in his letter to the City dated September 17th, and discussed these concerns with the FIRE STATION SPRINKLER SYSTEM Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MENDOTA POLICE CONTRACT Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 BUDGET CORRECTIONS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 STREET LIGHTS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page No. 2126 October 2, 1984 Council. Councilwoman Blesener arrived at 9:12 P.M. As the result of the discussion, staff was directed to work with Mr. Davern and school representatives on both the City's and schools concerns over development of the site and the costs which have been incurred by the City on behalf of the Callahan planning applications and feasibility study preparation. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from Fire Marshal Lange recommending installation of a lawn sprinkling system for the new fire station site. The memo indicated that two proposals for a system have been received, the lowest being $4,760 from Mitshulis Irrigation, and that a third proposal is anticipated. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the installation of a lawn sprinkling system, authorizing staff to proceed with the project utilizing the lowest quotation received. Councilwoman Blesener seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood moved to approve the 1985 contract for Police services to the City of Mendota. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Treasurer minor revisions in the 1985 Budget, along with revised budget pages. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the revised General Fund pages of revenues and expenditures. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the Public Works Director relative to a request from St. Thomas Academy for installation of street lights at two of the Academy's entrances. Administrator Frazell stated that the school representatives are extremely eager to have the lights installed and that it is proposed by staff that the City will bill the Academy the annual charges from N.S.P. along with a small administration charge. Councilman Hartmann moved to order the installation of two street lights as requested by St. Thomas Academy, billings for annual service to be as recommended by staff. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Page No. 2127 October 2, 1984 ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 P.M. I�lathleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: R4.101--4 r 0.1 Robert G. Lockwood Mayor