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1980-11-06 Council minutesPage 1371 November 6 , 1980 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, November 6, 1980 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 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, Councilmembers Hartmann, Losleben and Witt. Councilman Mertensotto had notified the Council that he would be absent. REZONING Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a public HEARING hearing on an application from Carl A. Anderson, Inc. for the rezoning from auk to I of a parcel of property located south of Mendota Heights Road and east of TH 55. Mr. Hart Kuller, attorney for the applicant, along with Mr. 1 Gayle Brodil from Carl A. Anderson, Inc., Bob Ebele from Langer Construction, contractor for the proposed Anderson building, and developer Jim McKay, were present to discuss the application. Mr. Kuller stated that the proposed office/warehouse structure would serve as the regional headquarters for the firm. He stated that the plan meets all of the "I" zoning requirements and no variances would be necessary. He discussed previously proposed temporary access to the site to TH 55 but advised that Mn/DOT would not approve the proposal. As a result, the applicant is proposing an alternative temporary access from Mendota Heights Road, entirely on Mn/DOT right-of-way which meets with Mn/DOT approval. Permanent access to the site, after completion of highway construction, will be at the southwest corner of the site, abutting Northland Drive. Mr. Ebele reviewed a more detailed description of the project, including landscaping and screening plans. In response to a question from Councilman Losleben regarding maintenance of the approximately 140 foot wide strip of property between the highway and the proposed structure, Mr. Ebele explained that the owner will sod and maintain the portion of the property he owns and that Mn/DOT will be responsible for maintenance of the right-of-way. Councilwoman Witt asked about traffic impact, and Mr. Brodil responded that an average of 6 to 10 trucks per day would come to and from the site. Page 1372 November 6, 1980 Administrator Johnson expressed concern over the legal description of the property and referred to a similar question raised in a report from the Public Works Director and Code Enforcement Officer. He stated that the original description submitted by the applicant included the total site under the rezoning request although the applicant does not hold title to the entire parcel as described. The City recently reviewed a different description for the site and Mr. Johnson advised that the Council must decide to either rezone the entire property as originally described or just that property wider Anderson ownership. Mr. Kuller explained that the entire site was originally included because an exact description was not known, and because the original description allowed for an expanded hearing notification. He stated that the applicant is only asking for rezoning of the property contained in the new legal description. He pointed out that the applicant has the right to purchase the property immediately to the north of the Anderson parcel and will proceed with the purchase after the Industrial Revenue financing for the existing Anderson site is completed. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments. There being no questions or comments from the audience, Councilman Hartmann moved that the hearing be closed at 8:07 o'clock P.M. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Lockwood moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to rezone the...Anderson parcel from "BIA" to "I" in accordance with the parcel description available in the City office. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ELECTION CANVASS Councilman Hartmann moved that the City Council, acting in its capacity as Election Canvassing Board, approve the results of the casting and canvass of votes in the November 4, 1980, General and City Election, as presented by the City Clerk, and as follows: CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. 1 2 3 4 Total Robert G. Lockwood 1,031 808 635 1,183 3,657 Andrew Kaess (write-in) 1 0 0 0 1 Eric Mattson (write-in) 0 2 0 0 2 Prec. Prec. Prec. Prec. CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL 1 2 3 4 Total Michael Kluznik 676 394 348 597 2,015 James P. Losleben 562 579 371 732 2,244 Charles E. Mertensotto 561 579 402 733 2,275 Marge Dalsen (write-in) 1 0 0 0 1 Page 1373 November 6, 1980 Robert G. Lockwood was declared Mayor for a two year term, January 1, 1981, through December 31, 1982; James P. Losleben and Charles E. Mertensotto were declared councilmen for four year terms from January 1, 1981, through December 31, 1984. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of the MINUTES October 14th meeting. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays:. 0 INDUSTRIAL Mr. Robert Tousignant was present to request the establishment REVENUE of a public hearing for $450,000 in Industrial Revenue Financing FINANCING for Engineered Concrete Placer, Inc. Mr. Tousignant explained the business for the Council. City Financial Advisor Shaughnessy stated that the principle difference between this financing request and previous ones is that Mr. Tousignant is requesting financing for purchase and remodelling of an existing structure rather than construction of a new facility. After discussion, Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-97, "Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing and Other Matters Relating to a Proposed Project Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, as Amended," the hearing to be conducted at 7:30 P.M. on December 2nd. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PITTSBURGH- Mr. Stan Miller of PDM was present to elaborate on his letter dated DES MOINES October 28, concerning modifications of the elevated water tank. STEEL WATER He distributed a number of photographs of the Mendota Heights TANK tank and other elevated tanks, showing examples of painting schemes that would diminish the effect of irregularities in the tank. He indicated that it would cost between $6,000 and $7,000 to repaint the tank and would take approximately a week to perform such an operation. After a considerable amount of discussion including other alternatives, the City Administrator and Public Works Director were directed to study the several alternatives and make recommendations as to the best method of correcting the irregularities. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The minutes of the October 28th Planning Commission were acknowledged. Page 1374 November 6, 1980 FIRE FACILITIES The minutes of the October 27, 1980, Fire Facilities Study STUDY Committee Meeting were acknowledged and discussed. Councilman COMMITTEE Losleben felt that response time would not be adversely REPORT affected if a station is located on the north side of TH 110. Committee member Larry Shaughnessy explained the response timetable and the analysis of the results. Councilmen Losleben and Hartmann both expressed a desire to keep moving on this project. The Council concensus was to establish another joint meeting with the Council and study committee members. HEALTH A memo from Dr. Thaddeus Chao, City Health Officer, dated MATTER November 5th was read and discussed. After some explanation of the memo relating to a health matter concerning dog wastes, the staff was directed to send another order to Mr. Robert Goldberger, ordering the removal of such wastes. PAGEL ROAD STOP SIGN Approximately eight people were present to discuss the stop sign locations at the intersection of Pagel Road and Keokuk Lane. City Administrator Johnson advised the Council that a petition received on November 3, and signed by approximately 95 residents requested that the stop signs at the above intersection be repositioned to the former position. Mayor Lockwood drew a sketch in order to more clearly illustrate the several traffic problems. Councilman Losleben explainedthe past history on the several changes of the intersection. After a considerable amount of discussion, Councilman Losleben moved, seconded by Mayor Lockwood, that the City Attorney prepare.an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance by adding a stop sign for the northbound Pagel Road traffic. Ayes: 3 Nays: 1, Witt COMMUNICATIONS A letter from the City of Rosemount to the Metropolitan Council was received and acknowledged. A letter from the Building Movers Association concerning Cable TV, and a letter from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, advising of several vacancies, were acknowledged. A letter from the Wilder Foundation, advising of the denial of the senior citizen housing site was acknowledged. A letter from Mayor Leibel of Mendota, inviting the Mendota Heights officials to a meeting on Monday, November 10th was discussed. Several Council members expressed their interest to attend such a meeting and asked that the Public Works Director and City Engineer be present. AMM ANNUAL MEETING Page 1375 November 6, 1980 Mayor Lockwood reported on the legislative session conducted by the AMM on October 29th. PLANNING The Council acknowledged a memo concerning a Planning Commission COMMISSION ' vacancy and asked that such vacancy be publicized in'the several VACANCY local newspapers. EAGLE RIDGE The Council discussed the City Administrator's memo and the STORM SEWER City Engineer's supplemental report concerning drainage SUPPLEMENTAL deficiencies in the Eagle Ridge area. After some discussion REPORT Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-97A, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE EAGLE RIDGE AND ADJACENT AREAS". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 SUNFISH LAKE Pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement authorizing sewer and SEWER AND WATER water service within the limits of Sunfish Lake and after PLANS AND reviewing such plans and specifications, Mayor Lockwood moved SPECIFICATIONS to approve the plans and specifications as submitted by City Engineer Kishel. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES The Council acknowledged a memo from Chief Thul advising of the likelihood that Dakota County will fund certain emergency medical equipment. Chief Thul will keep the Council advised of the status LAMBERT DOG The Council acknowledged a lengthy memo from Chief Thul concerning COMPLAINT several letters from Jerilyn Lambert. After reading Chief Thul's memo, the Council adked that Chief Thul close the matter. PROPERTY AND City Administrator Johnson advised the Council that a binder for CASUALTY property and casualty insurance had been acquired from Nordstrom INSURANCE Risk Management through LMCIT. Mr. Rich Fleischhacker, of Lang Insurance, advised that the Nordstrom quotation was over $2,500 less than former insurance costs and recommended that the insurance be awarded to Nordstrom. The City Council acknowledged this and will await a more complete report. HEDGE Councilman Hartmann noted that shrubbery at Downing and TH 13 is OBSTRUCTION still causing a problem of sight access. It was noted that MN/DOT personnel had made contact, however, Jim Danielson is to again contact MN/DOT concerning such site obstruction. IVY FALLS STORM City Engineer Kishel explained his most recent report concerning SEWER AND STREET street and storm sewer improvements in the Ivy Falls area. He REPORT noted that two schemes were contained in the report and invited Council discussion. After some discussion, the Council directed that the preliminary assessment rolls reflecting a 20.9 per square foot storm sewer cost be distributed to the neighborhood representatives. MENDOTA WATER SYSTEM ACQUISITION FEASIBILITY REPORT Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 1376 November 6, 1980 The Council discussed the_Feasibility Report presented by Public Works Director Danielson concerning the Friendly Hills water system takeover. A number of matters were discussed and Councilman Losleben offered to contact the Friendly Hills Civic Association in order to provide preliminary information to the neighborhood. After some further discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-98, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONVERSION OF THE FRIENDLY HILLS WATER SYSTEM". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved approval of the list of claims dated November 6, 1980, and totalling $83,493.70. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Minnesota Real Estate Management Skarda Plumbing Sebesta Construction Co., Inc. Berwald Roofing Co., Inc. George A. Jackson (Air Associates) Herlin Carlson & Son Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. General Contracting Gas Heating Excavating Roofing Gas Piping Masonry There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilwoman Witt moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:20 o'clock P.M. ? 16-2a,c) leen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor