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1982-11-04 Council minutesPage No. 1737 November 4, 1982 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Thursday, November 4, 1982 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 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmembers Hartmann, Mertensotto and Witt. Councilman Losleben had notified the Council that he would be out of town. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Lockwood directed that discussion on approval of the minutes of the October 19th meeting be delayed until later in the meeting. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the consent calendar, as submitted and recommended for approval as part of the regular agenda, along with authorization for the execution of all necessary documents contained therein. 1. The adoption of Resolution No. 82-88, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (1982 SEAL COATING) ", authorizing final payment of $34,018.91 to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. 2. Approval of the List of Claims dated November 4, 1982 and totalling $102,543.67. 3. Acknowledgement of the minutes of the October 26th Planning Commission meeting, the minutes of the October 20th NDC4 meeting, and the agenda for the November 3rd NDC4 meeting. 4. Acknowledgement of the Engineering Status Report for October. 5. Approval of the List of Licenses, granting licenses to: Carlson Masonry Lyle Norman Northland Concrete Masonry Co. Sauve & Parenteau Sewer & Water Biagini Brothers, Inc. J & D Builders, Inc. Jim KonOld Construction J.S. Vong Construction Earl Arneson, Jr. Htg. & AC Concrete License Concrete License Concrete License Excavating License General Contracting General Contracting General Contracting General Contracting Heating & Air Conditioning Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Page No. 1738 November 4, 1982 CASE #82-14, GRYC Mr. James Gryc and his planner, Mr. Jim Hill, were present to SUBDIVISION request approval of the preliminary plat for Evergreen Knolls, a proposed subdivision located on the west side of Dodd Road, north of the Par 3 Golf Course. In response to a request from Mayor Lockwood, Mr. Hill reviewed the history of the platting process, including meetings with neighbors of the subject plat area, the City staff and the City Planning Commission. Mr. Hill advised that the Gryc's, along with Mr. George Lowe and Mr. Lyle Lewis, propose to plat their properties into 43 single family lots. Mr. Hill stated that he was not aware of any neighborhood objection to the platting, but that there has been a considerable amount of discussion over access to the site, particularly the potential for construction of Wachtler Road. Mr. Hill stated that to go from Dodd Road through Evergreen Knoll to the Shaughnessy property on the westerly boundary of the proposed plat would constitute a very long cul-de-sac and would provide no other access for emergency vehicles. He stated that his clients have looked at the extension of Wachtler from Bachelor to Wentworth, but there is considerable neighborhood objection. He stated that the developers do not require the connection from Bachelor to Wentworth, and he suggested that the southerly construction of Wachtler, from Bachelor along the proposed plat, would be best, since 100% of the right-of-way along the plat would be dedicated for Wachtler, and 50% is already dedicated along Par 3 Golf Course. He proposed that this portion of Wachtler be con- structed during the platting process. Mr. Hill advised that the Planning Commission has suggested that there be no construction on the proposed Lot 15 until such time as development of Par 3 Golf Course occurs, and that Mr. Gryc has indicated he would honor that request. There was some discussion and concern over the developers concept of developing the plat, and utilities, in stages. Public Works Director Danielson advised :that staff has not thoroughly explored the public development of streets and utilities since no petition has been submitted as yet. In response to a question from the Mayor relative to future Wachtler Road construction, Public Works Director Danielson advised that staff recommendation has been to construct Wachtler from Wentworth to Bachelor. He pointed out that Wachtler has been shown on all City plans to be constructed straight through. He stated that studies may show that it could not be extended all the way through but at this point, staff believes it can. He stated that staff perceives the extension of Wachtler as being more of a residential street in character, meandering and with relatively steep grades, so as not to encourage through traffic. Mrs. George Ziemer, 730 W. Wentworth, pointed out that the developers have included Outlot A in the proposed plat. She stated that the proposed Outlot abuts against her property and that past suggestion was that it be used for future access to Wentworth. She objected to the Outlot being included in the plat. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 RECESS FIRE DEPARTMENT TRANSMITTER Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page No. 1739 November 4, 1982 Mr. Hill stated that it is not the developers intent to take anyone's property, that they are not proposing potential right- of-way, only proposing to deed the Outlot to the City for what- ever use it sees fit, and that if at some time in the future the City were to choose to build a pedway or road through the plat the Outlot would give the City that ability. He stated that the developer would delete the Outlot if the City did not wish to retain the future accessability. Public Works Director Danielson pointed out that both he and Planner Dahlgren do not feel that the Outlot is necessary. There were several questions and comments from the audience, par- ticularly as the plat relates to the potential future extension of Wachtler. Planning Commission member Janet Blesener, present for the discussion, reviewed Planning Commission discussions on the proposed plat and access. After a considerable amount of discussion, Mr. Hill stated that the developers are asking simply for preliminary plat approval at this time, but that if the City Council does not feel the Outlot is necessary it would be deleted, and that if the Council determines that the proposed Evergreen Knoll should be moved southerly to accommodate concerns from Mr. Kladis, an adjoining property owner, the developer would do so. He pointed out that there needs to be a decision on Wachtler Road extension at some point in the future but that that would really be more of a consideration at the time the feasibility study is prepared. Mr. Hill advised the Council that the preliminary plat includes several lots which would require lot width variances. After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the preliminary plat for Evergreen Knolls as presented. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood called a recess at 9:32 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:44 P.M. The Council •acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Fire Depart- ment advising the Council of the results of an election of officers for 1983. Members of the department who were present for the meeting advised the Council that Dale Peterson has been elected as Assistant Chief until his retirement and that a vote of con- fidence for Gene Lange as the successor Assistant Chief was given at the meeting. Fire Marshal Gene Lange was present to request Council approval of the acquisition of a remote transmitter to be located at the Somerset School. Mayor Lockwood moved to authorize the purchase and installation of a remote transmitter from Nelson Radion Service for a purchase price of $2394.50, the acquisition to be charged against the equipment certificates fund. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. TANKER TRUCK Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 WATER SERVICE CONTRACT PLANNING ASSIST- ANCE Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 SPECIAL MEETING FIRE STATION Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page No. 1740 November 4, 1982 The Fire Department Truck Committee members were present to request Council approval of the acquisition of an oval emergency water tank to be installed on the recently acquired 1977 Ford LN- 8000 truck chassis, along with painting of the cab tank etc., to complete the fire department tanker truck unit. After a brief discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved to accept the quotation submitted by O'Day Equipment Company, Inc., for an oval emergency water tank and painting in accordance with the revised quotation dated October 28, 1982, for a total cost of $7,930.00. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. City Administrator Johnson reviewed his memo relative to neg- otiation on a new water service contract with St. Paul Water Department. It was the concensus of the Council that no action be taken on the matter at this time. On the recommendation of the City Administrator, Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 82-89, "RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR LOCAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson reviewed his memo relative to a proposed work meeting to discuss street maintenance and rebuilding policy and a downtown Mendota Heights plan. As the result of the discussion, the Council directed that a special work meeting be held at 7:30 P.M. on November 23rd. On the recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilwoman Witt moved to authorize execution of a contract for fire station architectural services between the City and Trossen/Wright Associates. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. MANUFACTURED The Clerk briefly reviewed her memo to the Council relating to HOUSING Ordinance amendments for manufactured housing. After a brief discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission and that a public hearing be conducted on proposed amendments to the R-1, single family requirements and propoted_language for arviR7-.4 "Manufactured Home Park Zoning District". Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ELECTION CANVASS Councilman Mertensotto moved that the City Council, acting in its capacity as Election CanVassing Board, approve the results of Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page No. 1741 November 4, 1982 the casting and canvass of votes in the November 2, 1982 General and City Election, as presented by the City Clerk, and as follows: Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR 1 2 3 4 Total Robert G. Lockwood 1027 769 625 1127 3548 Charles Mertensotto, (write-in) 0 1 0 0 1 Darrell Westover, (write-in) 0 0 1 0 1 CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL Elizabeth Witt 848 592 534 920 2894 John Hartmann 772 570 446 834 2622 Russell Wahl, w-in 0 2 2 29 33 Harriet Bailey, w-in 0 2 0 0 2 Kevin Howe, w-in 0 0 1 0 1 Ken Girouard 0 0 1 0 1 Rosroth, w-in 0 0 0 1 1 Robert G. Lockwood was declared Mayor for a two year term, January 1, 1983, through December 31, 1984; Elizabeth Witt and John Hartmann were declared Councilmembers for four year terms from January 1, 1983 through December 31, 1986. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Public Works Director Danielson briefly reviewed a memo and proposed resolution to approve construction plans and special provisions for Mn/DOT construction of retention ponds in connection with the construction of 1-494. Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 82-90, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. MSA CONSTRUCTION Public Works Director Danielson reviewed his memo relative to SCHEDULE a proposed five-year MSA construction schedule. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS After a brief discussion, Councilman Hartmann moved to adopt the proposed MSA street construction schedule contained in the Public Works Director's memo dated August 30, 1982. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Public Works Director Danielson briefly reviewed a letter from the Dakota County Highway:Engineer relative to the County's overlay project scheduled for 1983. ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor Page No. 1742 November 4, 1982 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: 11:03 o'clock P.M. 7,1 K thleen M. Swanson City Clerk