1980-10-21 Council minutesPage 1367
October 21, 1980
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF DAKOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, October 21, 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 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 Losleben, Mertensotto, Hartmann,
and Councilwoman Witt.
VICTORIA Mr. Gerald Frisch and Mr. Stan Malmon were present to request
TOWNHOMES, final plat approval for Victoria Townhomes. Mr. Frisch explained
FINAL PLAT that he was acquiring title to the property and that there was
APPROVAL to be a change of ownership with retention of security interest
by Stan Malmon.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
City Administrator Johnson spoke briefly on the zoning of the
subject property, R-1 and R-3.. Mr. Frisch stated that he is
proposing 18 townhouses in three clusters of six units each.
Councilmember Mertensotto was concerned with plat filing prior
to construction, in case there was an error in the dimensions or
placement of the structures. Councilman Losleben noted that the
Council would approve foundation permits at this time, not building
permits. Councilman Mertensotto suggested starting foundations
now and then filing the plat. Mr. Frisch stated that he will
build in three stages and would not be putting in 18 foundations
all at once. He noted that the internal streets will be private
and that he intends to petition for public utilities.
Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-94, "RESOLUTIa
APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR VICTORIA TOWNHOMES", subject to execution of
a Developer's Agreement.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Mr. Frisch stated that he will petition for underground utilities
and will submit the appropriate engineering escrow. Mr. Malmon
stated that he will accept the responsibility for payment of the
$9,000 park contribution.
AIRPORT ELEMENT Planning Consultant Howard Dahlgren was present and spoke about air
COMPREHENSIVE zones and the Airport Element of the Comprehensive Plan. He also
PLAN spoke on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and discussed changes
proposed in the memo to the Council members. He will prepare
proposed amendments to strengthen standards for wetlands. He noted
that the Comprehensive Plan will be considered by the Metropolitan
Council on November 20th.
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CounciImember Hartmann moved to approve the proposed Comprehensive
Plan revisions.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
The Council reviewed with Mr. Dahlgren a draft letter to the
Metropolitan Council relative to NOISEMAP Policy Contour effects.
Councilman Losleben moved that the letter drafted by Planner
Dahlgren be approved in content and submitted over the Mayor's
signature to Charles Weaver, Chairman of the Metropolitan Council.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
1981 SQUAD CAR The Council acknowledged a memo from Police Chief Thul relative to
PURCHASE the purchase of three 1981 Police squad cars through the Hennepin
County Joint Purchasing Program.
Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the 1981 squad car purchase
as recommended by Chief Thul.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SUNFISH LAKE City Administrator Johnson discussed the Joint Powers Agreement
UTILITY AGREE- between the City of Mendota Heights and the City of Sunfish Lake.
MENTS The Agreement provides that sewer and water mains be extended on
Charlton Road to serve five specific dwellings. Connection charges
are based on existing costs to Mendota Heights R-1A property, plus
an "outside" factor of 25%, with credit for cost of main extensions,
but a minimum charge of $1400 per dwelling. Mendota Heights will
provide for normal maintenance, no more and no less.
Councilman Losleben moved approval of the Joint Powers Agreement.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DISASTER FUNDS
GEARMAN
SURETY RETURN
The Council directed that City Attorney Winthrop record the agree-
ment with the Dakota County Recorders office, with appropriate
parcel numbers and legal descriptions to be included in the
exhibit.
City Administrator Johnson read a memo from Police Chief Thul on
final payment of Disaster Funds in the amount of $18,481.01. The
total amount received for damage in the summer of 1978 was
$40,935.56. The Council acknowledged Chet Pearson and Jim Daniel-
son for their help in obtaining these funds.
The Council acknowledged a memo from Public Works Director Danielson,
wherein return of a $6,000 cash surety for development of Lexington
Highlands West was requested.
Councilman Losleben moved approval of the return of the $6,000
surety to Mr. Arvin Gearman.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Abstain: 1 Mertensotto
TREASURER'S
REPORT
BONDING
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LIST OF
CLAIMS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
EMERGENCY
JUDGES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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The Council acknowledged receipt of the Treasurer's report for
September and the quarterly financial statement.
Financial Advisor Shaughnessy distributed a handout on bonding
and discussed a temporary issue of$400,000 and a permanent issue
of $2,747,981. After a brief discussion Councilman Losleben
moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-95, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR 1980".
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-96,
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR 1980".
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the list of claims totalling
$165,628.93.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the amended list of licenses,
granting licenses to the following:
Kel-Ran Masonry
Earl K. Larson
Building Concepts, Inc.
Egan and Sons, Inc.
The Energy Shed, Inc.
Crowley Fence Co.
The Donnelly Stucco Co.
Steinkraus Excavating
Western Remodelers
Ted Wachter
Hogar Construction Co.
Masonry License
General Contractor
General Contractor
Gas Heating
Gas Heating
Fencing License
Plastering/Stucco License
Excavating License
Siding License
General Contractor
General Contractor
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from City Clerk
Swanson, listing the names of 10 Emergency Election Judges.
Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the list of judges.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
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MISCELLANEOUS Councilwoman Witt advised that she had been in contact with
homeowners in the Ivy Falls First Addition who indicated that
they would like staff help and possible construction options
to prepare for the November 18th feasibility hearing.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Lockwood suggested four alternatives to offer them:
1. New permanent streets without curb and gutter (same as now).
2. New permanent streets plus curb and gutter on Maple Park Drive.
3. Selected streets plus curb and gutter on Maple Park Drive.
4. Curbs and gutters on corners only.
Councilwoman Witt requested City Administrator Johnson to provide dat
for the November 3rd neighborhood homeowners meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:37 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
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Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
athleen M. Swanson
City Clerk