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1981-03-17 Council minutesPage 1441 March 17, 1981 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, March 17, 1981 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights, was held at 7:30 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, Council Members Hartmann, Losleben, Mertensotto and Witt. APPROVAL OF Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the MINUTES March 3rd meeting with corrections. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 Losleben Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 Losleben BID; OPENING Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the March 10th meeting with correction. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Financial Advisor Shaughnessy opened bids received for the sale of $625,000 Temporary Improvement Bonds and $2,270,000 Permanent Improvement Bonds. The following bids were received on the sale of the temporary bonds: M.H. Novic Company bid $148,812.50, for an interest rate of 7.936%; Dain, Bosworth Incorporated bid $147,793.75, for an interest rate of 7.866%; First National Bank, St. Paul, bid $145,937.50, for an interest rate of 7.783%; First National Bank of Minneapolis bid $148,812.50, for an interest rate of 7.936%; Banc Northwest bid $145,312.49, for an interest rate of 7.75%. The following bids were received on the sale of the permanent bonds: Dain, Bosworth Incorporated bid $1,410,031.53, for an interest rate of 8.521%; First National Bank of Chicago bid $1,483,481.34, for an interest rate of 8.964%; First National Bank of St. Paul bid $1,402,347.50, for an interest rate of 8.474%; Banc Northwest bid $1,400,709.02 for an interest rate of 8.464%. Mr. Shaughnessy left the meeting to review the bids-) ABATEMENTS County Assessor O'Toole was present to request approval of tax abatements for three parcels of property. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BID AWARD, EAGiiE RIDGE/ VICTORIA TOWNHOMES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 81-1, AMCON CORPORATION/ CIRCLE AIR FREIGHT Page 1442 March 17, 1981 After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the following abatements: Parcel No. 27-28400-090-02, owned by Clarence C. Krueger, reducing the assessed value from $3,400 to $2,080; Parcel No. 27-03500-021-80, owned by Thomas Condon, reducing the assessed-value from $25,432 to $23,444; and Parcel No. 27-81250-020-02, owned by Leo Culligan, reducing the assessed value from $1,960 to $280. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council reviewed and discussed the tabulation of bids received for the construction of drainage improvements to serve the Eagle Ridge/Victoria Townhomes areas. Engineer Kishel recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Sandmark Construction, for their low bid of $42,070.25. After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No..81-17, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EAGIR RIDGE/VICTORIA TOWNHOMES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 78, PROJECT NO. 6)," awarding the bid to Sandmark Construction. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood opened the 1-fleeting for the purpose of a public hearing on an application from the Amcon Corporation for a conditional use permit and variance to allow construction of an addition to the Circle Air Freight building. Mayor Lockwood pointed out that several concerns over drainage.and erosion had been expressed in the staff reports relating to the application. He stated that if the application is approved, all reasonable drainage controls must be taken to alleviate any drainage problems which may occur as the result of the building expansion and to eliminate existing problems.He felt that any approvals should be conditioned upon agreement from the owner with drainage and erosion controls in accordance with the Public Works Director's recommendations. Public Works Director Danielson stated that Amcon Construction has been working with staff to find a solution to the existing problems and any possible future problems which might result from construction of the addition. Mr. Pat Gannon, from the Amcon Construction Company, explained a drawing showing grading and erosion controls including proposed curbing, blacktopping and gabion structures.-) He stated that the proposed variance would allow constructing the addition in a location that will not interefere with a ravine located on the property. He stated that the proposed structure will have the same exterior surface as the existing structure. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 81-02, MATTSON CASE NO. 80-26 LAKERIDGE P.U.D. Page 1443 March 17, 1981 Mayor Lockwood asked for questions or comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Mayor Lockwood moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-18, "RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CIRCLE AIR FREIGHT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT," approving an amendment to the original conditionaluse permit to allow the proposed addition, including a twenty foot variance from the setback requirement on the north property line, and granting approval of the required building permit, all subject to review and approval of the grading, drainage and building plans by staff. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood advised the Council that Mr. Mattson had advised staff that he would be unable to attend the meeting and had asked that the matter be tabled. The matter was tabled until the applicant is present for the discussion. Mr. Jim Hill, representing Bream Homes, reviewed for the Council two proposed layouts for the Lakeridge proposed plat. Mr. Hill pointed out that one of the layouts included a proposed park site and fire station location on the north side of the plat and the other located the City facilities on the sou4Iside of the plat. Public Works Director Danielson stated that the two plans were prepared by the developer to respond tomarious questions which arose at the March 3rd Council meeting. Mr. Hill stated that both plans indicate constructionof 167 housing units and elimiate the request for R-2 zoning. He stated that the developers believe that the location of the proposed fire station and two ballfields in the southeast corner of the property is preferable to the northeast corner. It was noted that if the northeast site is selected by the City, the proposed plan indicates location of the future fire facility on the Warneke property which is shown as an exception to the proposed plat. He again pointed out that the Breams prefer the location of the fire facility and ballfields on the southeasterly portion of the property. He stated that the developers also support the concept of providing access and utilities through the Eide Estates and will work with the City on the matter. Mr. Herbert Warrie owner of the plat how he feels about the possible future facility on his property. Mr. WarrOce been contacted previously, and that he property as long as he is living. exception, was asked location of the fire stated that he has not would not want to sell his Councilman Losleben suggested that if the proposed location does not work out for Mr. Warn.ke it would be better to place the station near the exception and not on it. Mr. Harvey Bream stated that the developers do not want the fire Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 1444 March 17, 1981 station located adjacent to the entrance to the subdivision and would prefer it on the south side of the property. Councilman Mertensotto felt that the exception would be the best location and that perhaps something could be worked out with Mr. WernKe Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. . Several members of the audience objected to location of the fire facility on the south side of the plat. Mr. John Moy, 796 Hokah, submitted a letter objecting to location of a fire facility across from Hokah, on the south side of the plat. The Council discussed the possible merits of providing an access through Eide Estates. Mr. Hill suggested that the Council consider allowing an administrative replat of a portion of the Eide Estates plat which will both allow for the access and provide more marketable lots within the Eide Estates adjacent to the proposed new street. City Engineer Kishel stated that he is concerned about how surface water will be affected in the design of a ponding area in terms of the north site being used for City facilities. He also stated that the audience questions over drainage affects on Hokah must be addressed. Mr. Hill asked whether the developers could meet with staff to work out details and assume that staff will work with the Eides on access and possible replatting. Mr. Howard Bream asked that the Council authorize preparation of a feasibility study for the proposed plat. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Mayor Lockwood moved that the hearing be continued to April 7th. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. It was the concensus of the Council that staff be authorized to begin preparation of a feasibility study conditioned upon receipt of a proper petition for public improvements and an engineering escrow to be determined by staff in accordance with City Ordinances. RECESS Mayor Lockwood called a recess at 9:28 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 9:40 P.M. AIRPORT NOISE The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a proposed Airport Noise Policy statement which had been approved and executed by the officials of the Cities of Eagan and Inver Grove Heights. There was some discussion over the City's costs for addressing the noise issue, and it was noted that John Shardlow is to prepare a cost projection for presentation to the Council at a future meeting. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DEPARTMENT REPORT MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT REPORT CRITICAL AREA SITE PLAN REVIEW Ayes:5 Nays: 0 STREET SWEEPING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DEPARTMENT REPORT/WENTWORTH PARK PEDWAY Page 1445 March 17, 1981 After a brief discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved adoption of the joint position statement as adopted and executed by the Cities of Eagan and Inver Grove Heights. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a letter from Representative Carolyn Rodriguez relative to airport noise. The Council directed that staff invite Rep.. Rodriguez to attend the April 7th meeting to discuss both airport noise and freeway alignments. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly report for February and a Fire Department manpower projection chart. 1 The Council acknowledged a letter from the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority regarding public hearings on its proposed housing assistance plan. Administrator Johnson advised the Council that the City has received a check from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for $2,829 as a refund of a portion of the City's Workmen's Compensation premium /for 1980/81. The Council acknowledged the Treasurer's report for February. Public Works Director Danielson reviewed his memo recommending approval of the site plan for Lot 16, Valley View Oak Addition and authorization for issuance of a building permit for construction of a residence on the lot. Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the site plan for Lot 16, Valley View Oak Addition and authorization for issuance of a building permit subject to review and approval of the plans by the Code Enforcement Officer. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from Public Works Supervisor Ploumen outlining quotations received for street sweeping for 1981. On the recommendation of the Public Works Supervisor, Mayor Lockwood moved that the contract for 1981 street sweeping be awarded to the low bidder, Loomis Transport Company, for their low bid of $42.50 per hour. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged the Public Works Director's monthly report for February, noting in particular the portion of the report relating to the Wentworth Park pedway. Public Works Director Danielson reported on his meeting with Mr. Jack Foote, Ayes:5 Nays: 0 TRAFFIC SIGNAL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 BID AWARD, IMPROVEMENT BONDS. Ayes: 5 Nays:0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays:0 Page 1446 March 17, 1981 a representative of the Somerset 19 Association relative of alignment of the proposed pathway. He advised the Council that the Association is opposed to a path alignment which would be constructed on or near the Association property. He noted that construction of a pathway on Association property would present a problem in that the pathway must cross a creek at two points, and that in order to correct the problem the City would have to install a culvert to allow crossing. He stated that he and the Park and Recreation Commission recommend building a pathway on City right-of-way for a cost of approximately $5,800. After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved to approve construction of a Wentworth Park pedway on City property, authorizing staff to proceed with the construction, costs for such construction to be charged to the Special Park Fund. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-19, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR T.H. 55/ MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE." Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Financial Advisor Shaughnessy advised the Council that he had reviewed the bids received for the sale of permanent and temporary bonds and recommended that bids be awarded to the low bidder on each issue. ) Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-20, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON SALE OF $625,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1981 PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF," awarding the bid to Banc Northwest. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-21, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON SALE OF $2,270,000 BONDS OF 1981 PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE AND LEVYING OF A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF," awarding the bid to BancNorthwest. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Treasurer Shaughnessy reviewed the status of the tax increment financing proposal for the Council. Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the List of Claims dated March 17, 1981 and totalling $37,163.20. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. LICENSES Ayes:5 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Page 1447 March 17, 1981 Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Romy Concrete, Inc. Reisinger Excavating, Inc. The Hardware Store Mill City Heating & Air Conditioning Fred Vogt & Company The Hardware Store Mill City Heating & Air Conditioning Concrete License Excavating License Gas Piping License Gas Piping License Gas Piping License Heating & Air Conditioning License Heating & Air Conditioning License Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. 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: 11:04 o'clock P.M. M±4 DCLDOL Robert G. Lockwood Mayor Kathleen M. Swanson City Clerk