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1982-07-20 Council minutesPage No. 1674 July 20, 1982 CITY • MENDOTA HEIG DAKOTA COUNTY STATE • 1'uHNNES•TAI Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, July 20, 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meting 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 meting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilman Hartmann, Councilman Losleben, Councilwoman Witt. Councilman Mertensotto had notified the Council that he would be out of town. CONSENT Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the consent calendar as CALENDAR submitted and recommended for approval as part of the regular agenda, along with authorization for execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 1. Approval of the List of Claim dated July 20, 1982 and totalling $1,179,857.30. 2. Approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: C & C. Development Company Donald E. Wilbur Gold Key Realty Harrison Development, Inc. Mrozik Construction, Inc. Patio Village Ra-Den Energy Saver Rayco Construction Company, Inc. Sussman Construction Co. 0stlund Plastering, Inc. McPhillips Bros., Inc. Concrete License Fence Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Plastering/Stucco License Roofing License 3. Approval of the isuance of a one-day 3.2 on-sale beer license to the Miandota. Heights Lions Club, along with waiver of the license fee. 4. Acknowledgement of the Fire Department and Treasurer's monthly reports for June. 5. Acknowledgement of a memo from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding regional meetings. 6. Adoption of Resolution No. 82-57, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (IMPROVEMENT NO. 81, PROJECT NO. 6)," awarding final payment of $84,210.82 to Richard Knutson, Inc. for work completed on the Northland Drive/Trans- port Drive improvement project. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Page 1675 July 20, 1982 IVY FALLS FIRST The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Sanders and ADDITION Associates on behalf of Mr. Ellis Abrahamson, 714 Maple Park Court, relative to drainage problems affecting his property. Mr. Larry Wacker, from Sanders and Associates, Mr. Abrahamson, and Mr. Lloyd Smith, 716 Maple Park Court, who had also submitted a letter regarding the drainage problema, were present for the discussion. Mr. Wacker stated that he has seen the feasibility study on pro- posed street and drainage improvements prepared in 1979. He acknowledged that he is aware of the history and project rejection, but advised the Council that the Abrahamsons are suffering hard- ship due to the lack of drainage controls, and gave the Council several examples of those problems. He stated that Mr. Abraham- son would like the City to construct a total improvement project in the Ivy Falls First Addition, including curb and gutters on the cul-de-sac. Mr. Smith indicated to the Council that he would only support a complete project and felt that there should be some Council discussion which would result in a solution to the problems suffered both by the Abrahamsons and himself. Mr. Abrahamson advised the Council that whenever there is a heavy rain, water comes down the cul-de-sac and heads directly towards his front door and he must sweep the water away to avoid damage to the first floor of his house. He asked the Council to take some action to resolve the drainage problems. Councilman Losleben pointed out that not only is drainage, but the streets are also in very poor condition. He suggested that the Council direct preparation of a new feasibility study. Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 82-58, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR IVY FALLS FIRST ADDITION DRAINAGE AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS," directing that the City Engineer collect and study data prepared in 1979 and make a recommendation to the Council at the August 3rd meeting. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.,,.. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 AIRPORT LAND USE Planner John Shardlow was present to review and update the COMPATIBILITY PLANNING Council on the airport land use compatibility planning process. Mr. Shardlow advised the Council that Mendota Heights cannot live with what is currently being proposed by the Metropolitan Council staff and that he will represent the City at the July 27th Transportation Subcommittee meeting. Councilman Losleben suggested that the City try to initiate a meting of the Joint Airport Zoning Board. COMMISSION Mayor Lockwood advised the Council that Planning Commission APPOINTMENT member Kevin Howe has submitted his resignation from the Commission. He recommended that Mr. M.J. Morson, Sr., 1442 Wachtler Avenue, be appointed to serve the balance of the term. Mayor Lockwood moved that Mr. M.J. Morson, Sr., be appointed to the Planning Commission, the term to commence immediately and to expire on January 31, 1985. Ayes: 3` Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Nays: 0 Page 1676 July 20, 1982 MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator on housing, and directed that a copy be sent to the Planning Con-mission Chairman. TRAILS The Council acknowledged a n-pamo and copy of a proposed joint AGREEMENT trails maintenance agreement between Dakota County and the City, relative to joint City/County maintenance of the Marie Avenue bike trail. Councilman Losleben moved to authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to execute the joint maintenance agreement. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 FIRE STATION The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City ARCHITECT Administrator along with a chart on accumulated scores of SELECTION the several informal architectural proposals for the proposed fire station. It was the concensus that the top three firms, Trossen-Wright & Associates, Architectural Alliance, and Robert Burow Architects be requested to submit formal proposals and be invited to an interview process on August 24th. Councilman Losleben moved that a special meeting be conducted at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of interviewing architectural can- didates. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MENDOTA Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 82-59, INTERCHANGE "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MENDOTA INTERCHANGE AND URGING EARLY FUNDING." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Aye: 4 Nays: 0 MAC AREA city Attorney Winthrop advised the Council that since Mn/DOT STREET has received title to property within the MAC area, the Council VACATION may now take action on the request from MAC to vacate streets within the MAC area. He reminded the Council that when the vacation hearing was conducted on April 6th, action was delayed pending Mn/DOT acquisition of their maintenance facility site. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 82-60, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VACATION OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE PLATS OF GARDENVILLE REARRANGEMENT AND SOUTH LANES." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 1677 July 20, 1982 KRAJNIAK The Council acknowledged receipt of a copy of a letter from EASEMENT Attorney Tom Hart to Attorney Patrick Farrell relative to the still unsettled easement negotiations between the City and Michael and Deborah Krajniak. City Attorney Winthrop reminded the Council that wetlands permit approval of the the Krajniak property was subject to their granting of an easement which has not yet been received. He stated that appropriate action by the City, as referred to in the letter, might be denial of any extension of the expired wetlands permit, that the City may choose to get a court order to allow the City to perform the drainage improvements necessitated by the filling of the site, assessing the Kragniaks for the work, or sane other type of action. It was the concensus of the Council that the City Attorney be directed to notify the property owners that unless the easement is granted as was a condition of the wetlands permit approval,, the City will pursue legal action. SEAL COATING City Engineer Kishel presented plans and specifications for the 1982 seal coating project and recommended that the Council authorize advertisement for bids. Councihnan Losleben moved to authorize advertisement for bids to be received on August 2nd at 10:00 A.M. for 1982 seal coating. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 SSES Public Works Director Danielson recommended Council adoption of a proposed resolution authorizing preparation of a sewer system evaluation study for District No. 3. Treasurer Shaughnessy reviewed his memo relative to financing of the study and possible financing for a potential project to resolve the I/I problems in the District. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 82-61, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO PREPARE SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION STUDY." Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Treasurer Shaughnessy reviewed and responded to a press release on the City's fiscal health prepared and submitted to the Sun Newspaper by the State Auditor. CABLE CaMMISSION The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo and proposed reso- lution frcin the City Clerk reccmnending approval of the Northern Dakota County Cable Cam-nission budget which includes a $3,000 contribution by the City. 0 a SON: 01VANI Page 1678 July 20, 1982 OF FUNDS." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 OFFICE The City Clerk reviewed her memo recommending City purchase of EQUIPMENT a Canon NP30OF copier. She and Treasurer Shaughnessy explained financing options and recommended direct purchase of the unit. After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved to authorize the purchase of a Canon NP 500 copier from International Office Systems, Inc., for a purchase price of $6,241.50. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ASSESSMENT Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 82-63, HEARINGS "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR NORTHLAND DRIVE/MENDOTA HEIGHTS INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 81, PROJECT No. 6), NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 82, PROJECT NO. 5) AND MICHAEL S. DUPONT ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT No. 81, PROJECT NO. 8)," the hearings for the Northland Drive and Northern States Power Company improvements to be conducted on August 17th, and the Dupont Addition hearing to be conducted on September 7th. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 1983 BUDGET on the recommendation of the City Clerk, it was the concensus of the Council that a special meting be held on August 10th to consider departmental budget requests for 1983. CLUB LIQUOR Mayor Lockwood moved that a Club Liquor license be issued to LICENSES the Somerset Country Club. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilwoman Witt moved that a Club Liquor license be issued to the Kendakota Country Club. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LIQUOR The Council reviewed and discussed a draft of a proposed ORDINANCE on and off sale liquor ordinance. Several changes were suggested, and further discussion was tabled to August 17th. 911 Police Captain Lange gave a brief slide presentation on the "911'1 emergency telephone system. ADJOURN There being no further business to come- before the Council, Council- man Losleben moved that the meting be adjourned. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:53 o'clock P.M. Page 1679 July 20, 1982 <Zuga� rk4��� Aathleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST,.- Robert G. Lockwood Mayor