1981-09-01 Council minutesPage 1529
September 1, 1981
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, September 1, 1981
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 7:35 o'clock P.M. The following
members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmemhers Hartmann, Losleben, Witt and
Mertensotto.
CONSENT
CALENDAR
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes:
Nays:
5
0
STREET VACATION
HEARING
Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the List of Claims
dated September 1, 1981, and totalling $71,532.77.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the List of Licenses,
granting licenses to:
Doty & Sons, Inc.
Glen Rehbein Excavating
Richard J. Bartl, Builder
Burg-Miller Tuckpointing
Nucon, Inc.
Aquarius Swimming Pool
Excavating License
Excavating License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Swimming Pool Contractor License
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilman Mertensotto moved that Stuart Henning, 532 Huber
Drive, be appointed to serve on the Volunteer Fire Department.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a letter from Short/Elliott/Hendrickson
on the status of the infiltration/inflow study, a letter from
Leslie Johnson regarding the AMM/Metropolitan Council Conference
on housing and the minutes of the August 25th Planning Commission
meeting.
Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of the contin-
uation of a public hearing on an application from Mr. Robert
Alvarez for the vacation of a portion of the Partition Road
right-of-way. Mayor Lockwood reviewed discussion conducted at
the hearing held on August 4th. He advised the audience that
the hearing had been continued to allow input from the Ivy Falls
Homeowners Association. Mr. Robert Alvarez, present in the
audience, stated that he would like to construct a detached
garage on his property and change his driveway to allow access
from Ivy Hill Drive at some future date, and he cannot do so with-
out the vacation of the Partition Road right-of-way. In response
to a ques-Eion from Councilman Mertensotto, Mr. Alvarez stated
that he currently owns three contiguous lots fronting on Dodd Road.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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September 1, 1981
Mayor Lockwood stated that there is no apparent objection to
granting approval to the vacation application as long as there
is no intent to try to split the lots in the future to create
another building site. Councilman Losleben suggested that
perhaps the vacation could be approved if the applicant agrees that
there would be no future request for subdivision of his additional
property.
There being no further questions or comments from the audience,
Councilman Losleben moved that the hearing be closed at 7:43 P.M.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-64,
"RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF PARTITION ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY",
approving the vacation of that part of the Partition Road right-
of-way adjacent to Lot 9, Block 8, Kirchner Addition, on the
condition that there be no future subdivision of Lots 9 and 10,
Block 8.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilman Mertensotto advised Mr. Alvarez that he will be required
to apply for permits for driveway installation and garage con-
struction at such time as he decides to construct a garage.
HEARING: CASE NO. Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public
80-18, M.A.C. hearing on the proposed rezoning of property owned by the Metro-
politan Airports Commission from its current residential zoning
to proposed industrial use, along with approximately 2.4
acres of property owned by the Acacia Park Cemetery and platted
for cemetery purposes. Mayor Lockwood turned the meeting over to
Public Works Director Danielson for a description of the area and
history of the rezoning request.
Mr. Danielson stated that the property which is being considered
for rezoning is located east of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul
and Pacific railroad right-of-way, north of T.H. 13 (future), west
of T.H. 55, and south of Acacia Park Cemetery. Mr. Danielson
stated that the property for which the hearing is being conducted
is currently owned by Metropolitan Airports Commission and was
acquired for airport noise safety several years ago. He stated
that the City has for a number of years been concerned about
returning the property to the tax rolls. MAC has requested the
rezoning in order to allow industrial uses compatible with the
airport safety zones. He stated that the Acacia Park Cemetery
property has been included because the current uses of the 2.4
acres, maintenance garage, caretaker building, and storage, is more
consistent with industrial zoning than with its designated res-
idential zoning. He advised the Council that since the public hear-
ing held before the Planning Commission, the staff has been working
with owners of private properties north of the MAC-propertir. who
are concerned about noise problems and the residential zoning
contiguous to the proposed Industrial zoning. Mr. Danielson
advised the Council that the City has recently received a petition
from the private property owners.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
FEDERAL REVENUE
SHARING
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September 1, 1981
He noted that the Comprehensive Plan considers the residential
area for future medium density use rather than industrial use.
He briefly reviewed the City's tax increment financing program
for the Council, particularly as it relates to the MAC area and
surrounding areas. He noted that if the Council considers and
approves the petition for rezoning from the private property
owners, the Comprehensive Plan document will have to be amended.
He advised the Council that the private property owners believe
that they will not be helped by the rezoning of the MAC property
to industrial, and that they would like to City to acquire their
properties, clear and develop them under the tax increment
financing plan.
Councilman Mertensotto noted that while the acquisition of the
development of the private properties is included in the tax
increment financing plan, the properties were not included in the
notice of hearing for rezoning: the petition therefore cannot
be considered as part of this hearing.
Councilman Losleben suggested the Council adopt the MAC site
rezoning and order a hearing for discussion of the potential
rezoning of the private properties. Councilman Mertensotto
suggested that a study of the whole area should be made.
Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience.
There being no questions or comments from the audience, Council-
man Losleben moved that the hearing be closed at 8:08 P.M.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 182,
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401", approving the rezoning
of property as described in the public hearing notice.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council directed staff to review the rezoning petition sub-
mitted by the private property owners, incorporating those
parcels into a study of the entire area, and to make a recommendatio:
to the Council at a future meeting.
Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of the public
hearing on the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing entitle-
ments for fiscal year 1982.
City Administrator Johnson advised that a notice had been pub-
lished in the West St.Paul Sun, notifying the residents of a
public hearing to be conducted this evening relative to the pro-
posed use of Federal Revenue Sharing 1982 entitlements totalling
$38,896. Mr. Johnson advised the audience that all Federal
Revenue Sharing monies have been applied to funding the Public
Works Garage Fund. He further advised that staff recommends
that the anticipated 1982 allocation be again applied to reduce
the Public Works Garage construction fund.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ABATEMENTS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
RYAN CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INDUS-
TRIAL REVENUE
FINANCING
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Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience.
There being no questions or comments from the audience, Council-
woman Witt moved that the hearing be closed at 8:20 P.M.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Mr. Bill Peterson, Dakota County Assessor, was present to request
approval of proposed abatements for Parcel No. 27-03800-031-40,
owned by Pamela Gryc and located west of Dodd Road and north of
Par 3 Golf, and Parcel No. 27-83300-181-00, owned by Virgil McQuay
and commonly known as 976 Kay Avenue.
Mr. Peterson reviewed the Gryc site for the Council, advising the
Council that the City's Code Enforcement Officer has advised him
the property is landlocked and not currently buildable. He
recommended that the assessed value be reduced from $8,700 to
$4,350 for taxes payable in 1981. The Council discussed the
matter at length, and determined that there was not sufficient
information on which to base a decision at the present time.
The Council asked Mr. Peterson to prepare and submit additional
information for Council consideration on September 15th.
Mr. Peterson then reviewed the McQuay property, recommending to
the Council that the assessed value be reduced from $16,724 to
$15,464 for taxes payable in 1981.
Councilman Losleben moved to approve the granting of an abatement
to Mr. Virgil McQuay for Parcel No. 27-83300-181-00, reducing
the assessed value from $16,724 to $15,464 for taxes payable in
1981.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Mr. Len Champer, representing Ryan Construction Company, was
present to request approval of the final resolution to approve
the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds to finance the Ryan
Construction Company building which will be leased to Sperry-
Univac. Financial Advisor Shaughnessy advised the Council that
the resolution before the City Council is the final resolution
to approve $3,930,000 in industrial revenue financing. He
advised the Council that the City Attorney's office has reviewed
the documents and recommends that the final resolution be adopted.
Mr. Shaughnessy stated that if approved, this would be an
Industrial Revenue Bond issue similar to the Cray Research issue,
as opposed to a note to be held by a single financing institution.
After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 81-65, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE
OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE MINNESOTA
MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT TO FINANCE A PROJECT THERE-
UNDER, SECURED BY PAYMENTS TO BE RECEIVED PURSUANT TO A LOAN
Ayes; 4
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1, Hartmann
CASE NO. 81-28,
RYAN CONSTRUCTION
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September 1, 1981
AGREEMENT, A PTEDGE AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN THE
LOAN AGREEMENT AND PAYMENTS THEREUNDER TO A TRUSTEE, AND A
LETTER OF CREDIT FROM THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS
IN FAVOR OF THE TRUSTEE, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS".
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mr. Jerry Junkman, representing Ryan Construction Company, was
present to request approval of a variance from parking space
size requirements for the Sperry-Univac facility, to allow
installation of parking spaces with a width of nine feet rather
than the 10 feet required under the Ordinance.
After a brief discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the
variance, to allow nine foot wide parking stalls in the Sperry-
Univac parking lot.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1, Hartmann
Mr. Junkman advised the Council that the Ryan Construction
Company representatives have met with the City Engineer and Public
Works Director Danielson and have resolved the drainage problems
for the Sperry-Univac site. Mr. Junkman explained both the past
drainage proposals and the proposal ironed out with staff. He
stated that Ryan Construction is now proposing to drain the
subject site into a culvert at Mendota Heights Road and Medallion
Drive, in accordance with those discussions with staff. Public
Works Director Danielson stated that the proposed new drainage
plan meets with staff approval, and that if there is any back-up
of drainage (in a 100 year storm, as an example), there may be
some surcharging into the Sperry-Univac parking lot, but there
would be no spilling over into the street. Mr. Danielson also
noted that there will be an overflow outlet from the aquifer
recharge area. Mr. Danielson stated that Ryan Construction has
submitted a signed landscape plan and has addressed drainage and
grading, all of which items were of concern in previous discussions.
He stated that the drainage system proposed is considerably
improved due to the lowering of the Northern States Power gas
lines which cross the property. Mr. Danielson stated that while
the plans for the Sperry-Univac site include 149 parking spaces,
only 123 are required by Ordinance. He noted that 53 parking
spaces allocated for a future addition will be grassed until the
proposed addition is accomplished. Mr. Danielson then answered
questions from the Council relative to the drainage proposal. He
pointed out that if the drainage system as proposed does not
function as anticipated, or if any problems arise, a connection
for drainage can be made into the Mn/DOT system when it is com-
pleted within three years. He suggested that this connection,
should there be problems, be a condition of approval.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1, Hartmann
CASE NO. 81-17,
NSP CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
Ayes: 5
) Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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September 1, 1981
Councilman Losleben suggested that if the approval is granted,
it should also be a condition that any additional expense to
alleviate water drainage problems created by this property must
be handled by Ryan Construction.
After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved to authorize the
issuance of a building permit to Ryan Construction Company for
construction of a Sperry-Univac facility conditioned upon approval
of the plan by the Code Enforcement Officer, and approval of the
landscaping, grading and drainage plans by the Public Works
Director, with the understanding that if any storm water drainage
problems arise in the future, the cost for correction of such
deficiencies will be the responsibility of the contractor and would
be assessed against the property.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public
hearing to consider an application from Northern States Power
Company for the installation of a 12 foot wall surrounding the
NSP sub-station located north of the Eide Estates Addition.
Mr. Don Chmiel, representing NSP, briefly summarized the proposal
to screen the existing sub-station. He stated that it is proposed
that a 12 foot wall on the south side of the NSP property, along
with additional landscaping, be installed for the purposes of
sound-attenuation and aesthetics for the contiguous residentially
zoned properties. He stated that the developers of the adjoining
properties have agreed to berm around their residential plats.
In response to a Council comment relative to Planning Commission
Chairperson Kruse's suggestion on the planting of more evergreens,
Mr. Chmiel stated that the landscaping plan was designed to blend
in with the surrounding backgrounds rather than to provide a
heavy concentration of one type of plantings which would emphasize
the sub-station. Mr. Chmiel advised the Council that the wall
surface will be prestressed concrete with a raked exterior finish.
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 9:17 P.M.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-66,
"RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO NORTHERN STATES
POWER COMPANY."
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
The Council also discussed the NSP :application for wetlands permit
to allow installation of a portion of the proposed fence within
100 feet of a wetlands area.
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September 1, 1981
After discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved to approve the NSP
application for wetlands permit to allow installation of the east-
erly portion of the proposed fence in accordance with the plans
submitted with the conditional use permit application.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
HEARING, CASE NO. Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public
81-19, AMESBURY hearing on an application from McNulty Construction Company
EAST for a conditional use permit for the proposed Amesbury East.
Mr. Ron Erickson, architect for the proposed development, stated
that he has been meeting with staff for several months relative
to the proposed townhouse/courtyard home developmentproposed
to be located on the Owens/King properties on Delaware Avenue.
He stated that the proposed future alignment of Mendota Heights
Road is addressed in the plan, and that the design concept is
to build the homes around the ponds and retain the natural grades
to preserve the trees and other natural amenities. Mr. Erickson
stated that proposed access would be from future Mendota Heights
Road and Delaware Avenue. He stated that the developers propose
to develop the property in phases, the first phase being a 52.1
acre tract, including a 5.2 acre area to be dedicated for park
purposes. The first phase ,would include construction of 42 luxury
courtyard homes around the pond and 36 townhomes. The second
phase, 29.2 acres including a 2.9 acre park dedication, would be
developed with 14 townhomes and 16 courtyard homes. Mr. Erickson
stated that the first phase of development is anticipated for
completion in 1985. He pointed out that variances from the
wetlands setback provisions will be requested in order to allow
construction of the structures within 100 feet from the wetlands
area.
Mr. Scott-Alarri, of Schoell and Madson Engineering, engineer for
the proposed project, reviewed information on drainage and
utilities proposed by the developers.
Councilman Mertensotto asked Mr. Erickson why the developers are
proposing phased development along with phased stages of park
dedication, and expressed his disfavor with phased development
which might ultimately result in development by several firms
before total completion of the P.U.D.
In response to the question over phased park dedication, Mr.
Erickson stated that this is being proposed so that if for some
reason the development doesn't proceed, the developer would not
be contributing a disproportionate amountOf land.
Councilwoman Witt pointed out that the Park Commission minutes
indicate that the Commission prefers a dedication of all 8 acres
as one parcel rather than two separate parcels.
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September 1, 1981
Mr. Tom Bayless, Park Commission Chairman, stated that the
Commission discussion over total site dedication came as the result
of a drawing which shows future development of Huber Drive. He
stated that the Commission determined that the entire parcel is
needed because the property might be separated from the School
District site (proposed future City park acquisition) by Huber
Drive,
Mr. Erickson stated that the developers originally came to the
Park and.Recreation Commission with a sketch plan for a single P.U.D
with a single park, indicating that if there was future development
there would be a single park. HeJ,pointed out that the plan
before the Council allows the park dedication for both parts of
the development to occur at a single location. He advised that
if the entire 8 acre park dedication were required at one time, the
developers would ask for a P.U.D. for only the southerly area,
with no phasing of development, and including a 5.2 acre.park
dedication.
Councilman Hartmann asked Mr. Erickson why the developers do not
plan to develop both phases now, since utilities to the site must
run through phase 2 in order to serve phase 1.
Mr. Erickson stated that phase 2 is an option and that the 50
acre phase 1 is large enough to develop economically as a single
phase.
Councilman Mertensotto stated that if a P.U.D. is to be approved,
it must be a total P.U.D. with no changes in the future and that
the City Council needs to know how the total area will ultimately
be developed.
There was considerable discussion over the future alignment of
Huber Drive and its relationship to the plat, the proposed park
dedications and to the School District property.
Several members of the Council expressed concern and questions
over' the matter of density. Councilman Losleben stated that the
City needs assurance if the P.U.D. is approved for phase develop-
ment, that development will not be transferred from one phase to
the other.
Mr. McNulty stated that if his firm is the owner of the proposed
phase 2 when it develops, they will comply with this plan and
the density.
It was the determination of the Council that there is not sufficient
information available to make a decision on the P.U.D. application
and directed that staff study and report on the proposal, particul-
arly with reference to drainage, Huber Drive alignment and park
dedication.
Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 81-3,
KRAJNIAK/WAHL
ZONING ORDINANCE
REVISIONS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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September 1, 1981
There being no questions or comments, Councilman Losleben moved
that the hearing be continued to October 6th.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
Administrator Johnson pointed out that the development as proposed
indicates a density of 1.33 units per acre. Mr. Johnson noted
that three options are presented in the Planner's report: an
application for density variance could be considered; a portion
of the land could be rezoned to R-1; the Council could consider
amending the Zoning Ordinance to create an R-1B Dist rict, requir-
ing 30,000 square feet per unit. He noted that if the Council all
agree to change the density in the area and accepts the density,
the developer could proceed under a P.U.D. However, if the Council
does not accept the density under a P.U.D. proposal, the applicants
will have to reconsider their plans.
Attorney Winthrop stated that if the proposal is to reduce the
density substantially, a P.U.D. is not the way to accomplish the
reduction. He suggested that the Council should formally consider
rezoning the property to a different density than what is currently
allowed. Mr. Winthrop stated that the procedure should be to
consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to create a new classificatio]
and, if adopted, shouldthen consider rezoning the property to the
new classification.
Attorney Winthrop advised the Council that the legal represen-
tative for the Krajniaks and Wahls has contacted him to request
that the Council delay discussion on the wetlands permit application
to the next regular meeting.
Mrs. Jane Zaspel, 1792 Ridgewood Drive, advised the Council of
drainage problems affecting her lot as the result of filling on
the Krajziak/Wahl properties, and expressed exasperation over the
request for delay in consideration.
Public Works Director:: Danielson expalined that there is an undefinel
drainage ditch that comes from the City's storm water outlet through
the back of the Krajniak/Wahl properties. He stated that as the
result of the filling by those property owners, twice as much
water drains to the Zaspel property than before the filling occured.
He advised that staff believes the ditch can be improved to allev-
iate the drainage problem after an easement is granted by the
Krajniaks and Wahls.
Attorney Winthrop stated that the Council, on August 4th, adopted
a housekeeping amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and that
publication of such amendment can be acoomplished in summary form
in accordance with new State Statutes. He distributed copies of
a summary of the amendment and asked that publication of the
summary be authorized.
Councilman Hartmann moved that the City Attorney be authorized
and directed to submit the Ordinance summary to the Sun Newspaper
for publication.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
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CASE NO. 81-21, Mr. Robert Tousignant was present to request approval of a variance
TOUSIGNANT, to allow a sing which is already installed at Econ-Placer, 2515
VARIANCE Northland Drive, 19 feet from the property line along Northland
Drive. Mr. Tousignant presented pictures of the sign to the
Council and stated that he believes the sign to be very attractive
and does not believe it would serve any purpose to move or modify
the sign.
Mrs. Janet B'lesener, a member of the Planning Commission, stated
that a part of the problem is that the sign was illegally placed
in its existing location.
Mr. Tousignant stated that the sign was originally installed by
the firm which owned the property prior to Econ-Placer. He pointed
out that he has changed the sign face but did not change the loc-
ation or sign height.
After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that Robert
Tousignant be permitted to maintain the pre-existing sign structure
in its present, nori-conforming location on the condition that if
the sign is modified in any way it must entirely conform to the
Ordinance requirements.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 81-29, Mr. Lloyd Schmotter was present to request approval of a rear
SCHMOTTER, yard setback variance to allow installation of a swimming pool
VARIANCE 11 feet from the rear yard property line at 732 Medora Court.
Mr. Schmotter advised the Council that, in response to staff
concerns, backwash from the pool will be diverted onto the
driveway and into the City's storm sewer rather than to the back
of the lot. Mr. Schmotter was advised by the Council that should
there be any problem with backwash to properties behind the
subject lot, the City will be in contact with the property owner
to remedy the problems.
After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved to approve a 19 foot
variance from the rear yard setback requirement at 732 Medora
Court as requested, on the condition that the installation of
the swimming pool conform with all ordinance requirements.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 81-30, Public Works Director Danielson advised the Council that represen-
CRAY RESEARCH, tatives of Cray Research and Architectural Alliance could not be
VARIANCE present this evening. He stated that staff has reviewed the
application requesting variances to allow a reduction in number
of parking spaces and size of parking spaces required for a proposed
addition to the Cray Research facilit He noted that the applicant
requests a reduction in parking space width from 10 feet to 9 feet,
and in number of spaces from 288 to 260.
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September 1, 1981
After a brief discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that a
variance from the parking space size requirement be approved as
requested but that no action be taken on the request for reduction
in the required number of parking spaces until such time as the
applicant is present to explain the request.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. CAO 81-05, A representative of Mr. John Lambert, 1275 Knollwood Lane, was
LAMBERT present to request approval of a Critical Area site plan to allow
construction of a porch addition on the Lambert residence.
After a brief discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved that the site
plan be approved as presented and that $150 of the application
fee be refunded based on the minor nature of the request.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motidn.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
I-35E The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City Adminis-
trator relative to Mn/DOT acquisition of City property for right-
of-way for I-35E.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LILYDALE HI-RISE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved to approve the Administrator'E
recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to accept
the Mn/DOT offer of $19,750 for acquisition of a parcel described
as Parcel No. 206, and $200 for a parcel described as Parcel 203A.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City Admin-
istrator relative to proposed construction of a 10 story high-
rise located at TH 13 and Victoria Road in Lilydale.
Councilman Mertensotto moved that the Council conduct an informal
hearing on September 15th, with written notices to residents of
the Victoria Road/Caren Road area, to discuss information on the
proposed site and structure.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
ENGINEERING The Council briefly discussed a memo from the City Administrator
relative to the proposed transition in engineering services. Mr.
Johnson also briefly reviewed the proposed Engineering Fund budget.
He advised the Council that offices adjoining the existing City off-
ices are not of an adequate size to house the engineering services
and additional space acress the hall from the administrative office
is currently being reviewed.
FRIENDLY HILLS
WELL ABANDONMENT
Public Works Director Danielson briefly reviewed bids received
for the abandonment of the Friendly Hills well. He recommended
that the bid for filling of the well be awarded to the low bidder,
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SEWER PLAN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DELINQUENT SEWER
ACCOUNTS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
BUDGET
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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September 1, 1981
Keys Well Drilling Co., of St. Paul, for their low bid of $3,800.
Councilman Losleben moved to award the bid for abandonment of the
Friendly Hills Well to the Keys Well Drilling Company for their
bid of $3,800.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged a memo from the Public Works Director .
relative to submission of the City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan to
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-67,
"RESOLUTION ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN AND DIRECTING
SUBMITTAL TO METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION.'
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
On the recommendation of the City Clerk, Councilman Losleben
moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-68, "RESOLUTION CERTIFYING
DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER RENTAL CHARGES TO THE DAKOTA COUNTY
AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION WITH REAL ESTATE TAXES."
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Councilman Losleben was excused at 11:47 o'clock P.M.
The Council acknowledged and discussed 1982 budget requests for
the administrative, code enforcement and planning departments
along with proposed budgets for several non-General funds.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:10 o'clock A.M.
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thleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor