Loading...
1981-08-18 Council minutesPage 1521 August 18, 1981 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, August 18, 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 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Hartmann and Losleben, Councilwoman Witt. Councilman Mertensotto had notified the Council that he would be absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben moved approval of the revised minutes of the August 4th meeting. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the list of claims dated August 18, 1981 and totalling $91,431.94. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Domestic Heating Co. Decks by Notch Fridholm Construction Co. Northwoods Construction Southview Design & Cons. Co. Twin City Storm Sash Co. Wagner Construction Domestic Heating Co. Gas Piping License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Heating & Air Conditioning License Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption, of Resolution No. 81-56, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 8)", awarding final payment to ACG Mechanical for $4,755.57 for Valley View Oak Addition improvements. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-57, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 10)", awarding payment of $1,435.99 to Deluxe Construction Company for Happy Hollow Bridge temporary sanitary sewer bypass improvements. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. COMMUNICATIONS Page 1522 August 18, 1981 The Council acknowledged receipt of the following communications: Public Works, Fire and Treasurer's departmental reports for July, and a letter from the City of Inver Grove Heights on Cable T.V. ASSESSMENT Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public HEARING, VALLEY hearing on proposed assessments for improvements constructed to VIEW OAK ADDITION serve the Valley View Oak Addition and adjacent areas. He turned the meeting over to Public Works Director Danielson for review of the project. Mr. Danielson gave the audience a brief history of the project, noting that since the total project area is located within the Critical Area, costs for construction were greater than normal. Mr. Danielson stated that two of the platted Valley View Oak lots are being used for temporary storm water retention and cannot be developed until TH 110 is upgraded and permanent drainage controls are installed. He advised that because of the fact that the lots cannot be developed at this time, it did not seem appropriate to assess the two parcels for storm sewer and streetj_mprovements. He advised that the proposed assessment roll includes only sanitary sewer and water assessments for Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, and that the street and storm sewer costs which would otherwise be attribut- able to the lots were spread equally over the remainder of the lots within the plat area. Mr. Danielson advised the Council that unplatted property owned by Mr. Ted Van, which was recently divided into two parcels, is proposed to be assessed for two sewer and water extensions and services. He recommended that the'Council defer the making of one-half of the Van assessment, since only one lot will be developed at this time, and that the deferred amount be assessed at such time as the balance of the property is developed. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. Lawrence Culligan requested that the Council defer the making of the sewer and water assessments for Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Valley ViewOak, until such time as Mn/DOT constructs storm sewer along TH 110. Public Works Director Danielson recommended that such action be taken. There being no further questions and comments, Councilman Losleben moved that the hearing be closed. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 The hearing was closed at 7:50 o'clock P.M. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-58, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VALLEY VIEW OAK ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO, 8)". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 _ Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-59, "RESOLUTION DEFERRING THE MAKING OF ASSESSMENTS AS TO VAN AND CULLIGAN PARCELS, VALTRY VIEW OAK IMPROVEMENTS, (IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 8)". Councilman Hartmann, seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 1523 August 18, 1981 The audience was advised that assessment costs for the underground utilities would be spread over a 19 year period and street, curb and gutter assessments would be collectible over 10 years. Mayor Lockwood advised the audience that the assessment amounts may be paid in full within thirty days without interest and that an interest rate of 11% annually would be applied to those assessments certified to the County for collection. ASSESSMENT Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public /- HEARING, FRIENDLY HILLS hearing on the proposed assessment roll for the conversion of the Mendota Water Company system to the St. Paul Water system. WATER SYSTEM He turned the meeting over to Public Works Director Danielson CONVERSION for a history of the project and explanation of the proposed assessments. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mr. Danielson stated that the Mendota Water Company franchise began 25 years ago, and that the franchise expired in May of 1981, at which time the system reverted to City ownerehip. He advised that the City had investigated several alternatives for water service to the Friendly Hills area and found that integ- rating the system into the St. Paul Water system would be the best alternative. He stated that as part of the project, gate valves and stop boxes were repaired or replaced, five connections to the St. Paul system were made, the well pump was pulled, and the tank removal and filling of the well pit remain to be completed. He pointed out that in-house installation of pressure reducing valves was necessary in each home, and the property owners were given the option of private installation or install- ation of the valve by the City's contractor. He advised that the total project cost is $60,200,and that it is proposed to assess each benefitting parcel $260.20 for system conversion and $114.40 for pressure reducing valves installed by the City's_ contractor. He stated.that although there is still some work to be completed, there will be no further assessment to the property owners for system conversion. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. Dr. Thaddeus Chao asked whether the residents could be allowed to pay the assessment without interest over a 90 day period rather than 30 days. He was advised that assessments must be certified to the County by October 10th, so the thirty day period cannot be expanded. There being no further questions or comments, Councilman Losleben moved that the hearing be closed at 8:05 o'clock P.M. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Financial Advisor Shaughnessy advised that.if the roll is adopted • assessments would be payable over a 19 year.period, at 11% interest, and that assessments may be paid in full without interest within thirty days of adoption. Page 1524 August 18, 1981 Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-60, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR FRIENDLY HILLS WATER SYSTEM CONVERSION (IMPROVEMENT NO. 78, PROJECT NO. 4").. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ASSESSMENT HEARING, Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public EAGLE RIDGE/ hearing on proposed assessments for trunk storm sewer improvements ) VICTORIA TOWNHOMES to serve the Eagle Ridge/Victoria Townhomes areas. Mayor Lockwood / DRAINAGE then turned the meeting over to Administrator Johnson for a history of the project. Administrator Johnson reviewed the project, explained the drainage district and the assessment formula which included assessing property owners for their individual properties as well as assess- ing members of the several homeowners associations for their equity in the common areas and condominium structures. Mr. Johnson stated that of the total project cost of $64,000, $37,556 is attributable to the Eagle Ridge area and $26,333 to the Victoria Townhomes plat. Mr. Johnson stated to the audience that if the assessment roll is adopted, property owners may pay their total assessment amounts without interest within 30 days after adoption. Any assessments not paid within 30 days would be certified to the County Auditor for collection over 19 years at 11% interest. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. Richard Leyh, president of the Eagle Ridge Association, stated that as a member of the Association and part owner in the common area, he has no objection to the assessment distribution presented and proposed. There being no further questions or comments, Councilman Losleben moved that the hearing be closed at 8:25 P.M. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-61, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR EAGLE RIDGE/ VICTORIA TOWNHOMES STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 78, PROJECT NO. 6)". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ASSESSMENT HEARING, Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public VICTORIA TOWNHOMES hearing on the proposed assessment roll for public improvements IMPROVEMENTS constructed to serve the Victoria Townhomes Addition. Mayor Lockwood turned the meeting over to Public Works Director Danielson for a description of the project. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 EAGLE POINT Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 1525 August 18, 1981 Mr. Danielson described the project area. He stated that the installation of sanitary sewer, watermains and storm sewer improvements was initiated by a petition from the owner of the Victoria Townhomes plat. Mr. Danielson stated that the developer had requested that the project costs be equally distributed against each of the platted lots. He advised that the proposed assessment per lot is $3,819. Mr. Danielson advised the audience that if adopted, the assessments may be paid in full within 30 days or will be collectible over 19 years at 11% interest. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilman Losleben moved that the hearing be closed at 8:35 P.M. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-62, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VICTORIA TOWNHOMES IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 81, PROJECT NO. 1)". Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Mr. Bruce Martin, Vice-President of Lanvesco Corporation, was present to request approval of the issuance of a ,building permit for the Eagle Point Condominiums and authorization for the appropriate City officials to execute the developers agreement. He advised the Council that the developers agreement provides for grading in accordance with the approved grading plan and that the developer will submit a letter of credit and will reimburse the City for expenses incurred in the planning process. Mr. Ron Erickson, architect for the developers, stated that advance sales have been excellent and it is now the developers intent to begin construction on both condominium structures on September 1st. Public Works Director Danielson advised the Council that the $6,000 letter of credit was required so that the City may correct any deficiencies in storm water drainage and erosion control which might occur during the grading and building process. After further discussion, Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the issuance of a building permit for Eagle Point and authorization for execution of the Developer's Agreement conditioned upon receipt of a $6,000 letter of credit and reimbursement for planning expenses totalling $4,001. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Page 1526 August 18, 1981 PARK AND REC- Park Commission members Stein and Bayless were present and REATION COMMISSION recommended to the Council that Mr. Robert Doffing, of 1900 Twin Circle Drive be appointed to the Commission. MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged a letter from the Metropolitan Council regarding Northern Dakota County para-transit and a League of Minnesota Cities notice of regional meetings. I-35E The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from Administrator Johnson regarding I-35E along with a proposed Resolution. Mr. Johnson explained the resolution, which was prepared by John Voss, and reflecting a joint position statement on I-35E in St. Paul after three meetings of several Dakota County municipal officials. After a considerable discussion by the Council, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-63, "RESOLUTION REGARDING DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR INTERSTATE 35E FROM TH 110 (DAKOTA COUNTY) TO INTERSTATE 94, NEAR DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS CABLE TV Administrator Johnson read for the Council a LMC Action Alert on Cable TV, and distributed copies of an excerpt from a Metropolitan Council "Metro Monitor" regarding surface water management. Councilwoman Witt expressed concern over truck traffic running the semaphores at TH 110/149 and the incidence of serious accidents. The Council directed the City Administrator to ask Mn/DOT to upgrade the intersection in order to reduce the safety hazards. Cable TV Committee Chairman Dave Zemke was present to review responses to the Committees' needs assessment survey. He advised that 440 of the 2200 surveys were returned. Mr. Zemke advised the Council that the Committee has been in continuous contact with the Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and South St.Paul Cable TV committees and believes that the best opportunity for negotiating a Cable TV contract would be through a joint powers agreement. Mr. Zemke asked that the Council appoint one member to participate with Mr. Zemke as City representative in discussion with other communities. The Council unanimously appointed Councilman Losleben to serve as the Council representative. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned to 7:30 P.M. on August 25th. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:37 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor athleen M. Swanson, City Clerk