1981-02-03 Council minutesPage 1419
February 3, 1981
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, February 3, 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, Councilmen Hartmann, Losleben and Mertensotto.
Councilwoman Witt had notified the Council that she would be out of towm.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the list of claims
dated February 3, 1981 and totalling $82,301.97.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the list of licenses,
granting licenses to:
D.V.M., Inc. Cigarette License
Northeast Service. Station Equipment
Co., Inc. Excavating License
Scherff, Inc. Excavating License
Centraire, Inc.
Daleiden Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Gamache Construction Company
Hearth & Home Company
Hogar Construction
Independent Fire Protection, Inc.
K.J. Johnson Construction, Inc.
Luckie Construction Company.
Rigo Builders, Inc.
T.C. Builders, Inc.
Centraire, Inc.
Daleiden Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Red Rock Heating & Sheet Metal
Geo. Sedgewick Heating
Joe Nelson Stucco Co., Inc.
Troje's Trash Pickup, Inc.
Nordquist Sign Company
Gas Piping License
Gas Piping License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Heating & Air Condition License
Heating & Air Condition License
Heating & Air Condition License
Gas Piping License
Plastering & Stucco License
Rubbish Removal License
Sign Erection License
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the following communications:
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Police and Code Enforcement,monthly reports for December and
January respectively; Planning Commission and Park Commission
minutes for January 27, 1981; letter from Minnesota Department of
Public Service regarding a proposed NSP rate increase; and
a League of Minnesota Cities building progress report.
COMMISSION The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Steven
APPOINTMENTS Peabody in application for appointment to the Planning Commission.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Mayor Lockwood advised the Council that he has contacted
the two Commission members whose terms expired on
January 31, and that both had expressed interest in
continuing on the Planning Commission.
Mayor Lockwood moved.that John Frank and Janet Blesener be
reappointedtothree- year :terms on the .Planning -Commission
onFebruary 1, 1981.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood advisedthe Council that Gerald Finn has submitted
his resignation from the Park Commission and reminded the Council
that Mary. Mills' resignation is also effective on January 31st.
He stated that Mrs. Sandra Krebsbach and Mrs. Daniel Schneeman
had contacted-him to indicate their desire to beiappeinted to the
ParkCommission-and.pointedout:that._the Council had also
received a letter from Mr. Richard Abraham in application for
appointment.
After discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved that Richard Abraham be
appointed to a three-year term on the ParkCommission, to
commence on notification and to expire on January 31, 1983.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood moved that Mrs. Daniel Schneeman be appointed to
Mary Mills' unexpired term on the Park Commission, the appointment
to be effective upon notification and to expire on January 31, 1982.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood moved that Mr. James Stein be reappointed to a
three year term on the Park Commission.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
MC/MAC , AIRPORT The Council acknowledged a memo from John Shardlow regarding a 'NI
NOISE recent MC/MAC meeting and land use compatibility guidelines.
Administrator Johnson stated that Mr. Shardlow and Metro
Council representative Kathy Ridder have been working with
the Eagan City Planner to try to get some agreement on facts. • related to noise standards and land use compatibility guidelines.
Councilman Mertensotto expressed concern over the possibility of
fi4ure roadblocks to the tax increment financing proposal
presently being considered by the Council. Several members
expressed both concern and questions over noise descriptors and
impact on the City's comprehensive plan. Councilman Losleben sug-
MISCELLANEOUS
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gested that if the MAC and Metropolitan Council want to place
development restrictions on the City, the City should have the
right to place liminations on those agencies so that flight
patterns are not changed after the City's development plan changes
ar made.
As the result of the discussion, Administrator Johnson was
directed to invite participation at a future meeting by individuals
with knowledge and expertise on the subject.
City Adminsstrator Johnson advised the Council of a recent letter
from Governor Quie advising af a meeting on natural disaster
preparedness to be held on March 6th. The Council directed
Civil Defense Director Thul to attend the meeting.
1-494 The Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Johnson on
the DNR 1-494 hearing, and a draft letter to the DNR stating the
City's position on the construction of the freeway.
Councilman Mertensotto gave a brief synopsis of the presentation
made by the Mayor-of Sunfish Lake at the January 23rd hearing.
After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved to authorize Mayor
Lockwood to sign the letter to the DNR prepared by the Administrato:
on behalf of the Council.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
FIRE FACILITY
The .Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a memo from the
Fire Chief recommending that the City accept a two acre parcel
from the proposed Lakeridge plat for the future site for a new
fire facility. After a brief discussion, it was determined that
consideration df:the.recoMmendation should be postponed until
after the public hearing on the application for rezoning and
platting of the property.
SEWER RATE The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a memo from the
INCREASE City Administrator recommending a 23% increase in sewer use
charges to offset the MWWC charge increase. It was the concensus
of .the Council that'the Adtinistrator and Treasurer_to study the
matter further. to determine whether the increase could possibly
be spread over a two year period.
FEASIBILITY City Engineer Kishel briefly reviewed the feasibility study on
STUDY, VICTORIA proposed public improvements to serve the Victoria Townhomes plat.
TOWNHOMES He advised the Council that a waiver of hearing had been submitted
•by the property owners, and recommended that the project be
ordered in and that plans and specifications be ordered.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 81-06,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF SANITARY SEWER, WATER ANDDRAINAGE.IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE
VICTORIA TOWNHOMES ADDITION ANEREPARATIWOF :PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR (IMPROVEMENT NO. 81, PROJECT NO. 1)."
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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EAGLE RIDGE City Engineer Kishel reviewed the plans and specifications for
DRAINAGE Eagle Ridge/Victoria Townhomes drainage improvements, and
requested that the Council approve the plans and authorize
advertising for bids.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
FRIENDLY HILLS
WATER CONVERSION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Councilman Losleben moved adoption of Resolution No. 81-07,
"RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 78,
PROJECT NO. 6)," bids to be accepted on March 5, 1981.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
Public Works Director Danielson reviewed the plans and
specifications for the conversion of the Friendly Hills
Water System. He advised that the project includes
the corrections necessary for those properties which
have experienced frequent water freeze-up problems.
In response to a question from the Council, Mr. Danielson
advised that the plans and specifications only address
the system conversion details and do not include dismantling
of the existing water tank.
After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 80-08, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATION AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
FRIENDLY HILLS WATER SYSTEM CONVERSION (IMPROVEMENT NO. 78,
PROJECT NO. 4)," bids to be accepted on February 17th.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
SCHOOL PROPERTY The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the School
District relative the district-owned property on Dodd Road.
GOALS AND The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a memo from the
OBJECTIVES City Administrator requesting the Council members' goals and
objectives for 1981.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 o'clock P.M.
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Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
K thleen M. Swanson, City Clerk