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1980-01-15 Council minutesPage 1214 January 15, 1980 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Dakota County State of Minnesota 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, Councilmen Hartmann, Losleben, Mertensotto, Councilwoman Witt. MENDOTA HEIGHTS INDUSTRIAL PARK SIGN PLAN Mr. Boyd Stofer of United Properties, was present to review his letter regarding a sign plan for the Mendota Heights Industrial Park and to request approval of the installation of two temporary signs. Mr. Stofer stated that he does not feel that a blanket sign setback of 40 feet throughout the Industrial Park is appropriate and he is trying to determine what would be a good sign plan for the park. He stated that United Properties Company is trying to design a program for consistency in signing throughout the park, a program that would influence property purchasers to install expensive, uniform signs to identify buildings, parking and shipping areas, etc. Mr. Stofer referred to a sign policy for Iverness Business Park in Colorado, a copy of which had been submitted to the Council. He stated that his firm would like to use similar signs and that he will submit a comprehensive sign plan proposal to the City based on the Iverness policy. Mr. Stofer requested Council approval to install two temporary signs now at 25 foot setbacks. He advised the Council that he will submit a sign policy for approval before June 1st, and if the policy is not approved by that date, the temporary signs will be removed. The Council expressed their concurrence with the temporary sign proposal. Mayor Lockwood requested input from the City Planner on the rationale involved in the existing 40 foot setback requirement. After discussion, orary permits for Park, pursuant to dated January 7, Councilwoman Witt Councilman Losleben moved approval of temp- two signs in the Mendota Heights Industrial a letter submitted by Mr. Boyd Stofer, 1980. seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 INDUSTRIAL REVENUE Mr. Richard Shaller and Mr. Boyd Stofer were present to request FINANCING final approval of industrial revenue financing for the APSCO Company. City Financial Advisor Shaughnessy advised the Council that all of the necessary documents have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and bond counsel, and rec- ommended approval of the final resolution to provide for issuance of $775,000 of Industrial Revenue Financing. Mr. Stofer advised the Council that the Northwestern National Bank of St. Paul will finance the entire bond issue. Page 1215 January 15, 1980 Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-07, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 474, MINNESOTA STATUTES, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDS TO BE LOANED TO RICHARD B. SHALLER FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENT, PLEDGE AGREEMENT, COMBINATION MORTGAGE, SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURE FINANCING STATEMENT AND LEASE ASSIGNMENT". Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SEWER RATE INCREASE City Administrator Johnson reviewed his memo regarding an increase in sanitary sewer rates necessitated by a drastic increase in Metropolitan Waste Control Commission charges. It was the concensus of the Council after discussion that rates should be increased by 25%, and that the minimum be established at $14.50. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT REPORTS MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-08, "RESOLUTION SETTING SEWER RENTAL CHARGES FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, AMENITY STRUCTURES, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USERS". Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding the annual Legislative Action Conference. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police and Fire Department monthly reports for December. Dr. Thomas Koepke, from the Mendota Heights Animal Hospital, was present to advise the Council that he had been contacted by the Code Enforcement Officer and notified that any boarding of animals not receiving or requiring medical treatment should be discontinued. Dr. Koepke advised the Council that he was not aware that boarding is not allowed and asked that he be allowed to continue boarding animals owned by regular customers. After discussion, the matter was tabled pending study and report from staff. COMMISSION Mayor Lockwood advised the Council that he had contacted the APPOINTMENTS Planning Commission and Park Commission members whose terms are expiring on January 31st. He stated that Mr. Stefani and Mr. Kruse expressed a desire to be reappointed to the Planning Commission and that Mr. Greg Quehl is not interested in re- appointment. On the recommendation of Mayor Lockwood, Councilman Losleben moved that Cameron Kruse and Joseph Stefani be reappointed to the Planning Commission and that Mr. J.W. Burke be appointed to the Commission, all terms to commence on February 1, 1980, and expire on January 31, 1983. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CABLE ADVISORY COMMISSION FIRE FACILITIES COMMITTEE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 1216 January 15, 1980 Mayor Lockwood advised that both of the Park Commission members whose terms are due to expire have requested appointment. Councilman Losleben moved that Mrs. Dorothy McMonigal and Mr. Gary Gustafson be reappointed to the Park Commission for three year terms to commence on February 1, 1980. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood informed the Council that Garold Murphy has submitted his resignation from the Park Commission. He stated that Mr. Murphy did not feel that his schedule would allow him to give as much time to Park Commission matters as he feels is necessary. Mayor Lockwood further advised the Council that Mr. Gerry Lundeen has also verbally submitted his resignation from the Park Commission. Mayor Lockwood nominated James Stein and Thomas Bayless for appointment to the Park Commission to fill the unexpired terms of Mr. Murphy and Mr. Lundeen. After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that Mr. Murphy's resignation be accepted with regret and that a certificate of appreciation be given to Garold Murphy for his many years of dedication to the City, and further moved that Mr. James Stein be appointed to serve the balance of the unexpired term. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Hartman moved to accept the resignation of Gerald Lundeen with regret and to appoint Thomas Bayless to serve the balance of the unexpired term. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood advised the Council that Mr. Albert Ahlquist has indicated that he is not interested in being appointed to the Cable Advisory Commission. Treasurer Shaughnessy suggested two possible candidates, both educators, who might be interested in serving on the Commission: John Finnegan and George Lowe. After a brief discussion, Councilman Mertensotto was directed to contact Mr. Finnegan. Mayor Lockwood nominated the following members for appointment to the Fire Facilities Study Committee: Russell Wahl, George Lowe, Mike Williams, John Brengman, Dorothy Troeltzsch and Marjorie Farnsworth. Councilman Hartmann moved to appoint the six nominees recommended by Mayor Lockwood to serve on the Fire Facilities Study Committee Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Page 1217 January 15, 1980 IVY FALLS CREEK Administrator Johnson distributed and reviewed a memo DRAINAGE IMPROVE- regarding special assessment recommendations for the Ivy MENTS Falls creek drainage improvements. It was the concensus of the Council that an assessment process should be initiated for the improvements which have been constructed, to assess the limited drainage area as recommended by the Administrator. The Council discussed assessment rates, and as a result, directed the City Engineer to prepare preliminary calculations based on a ratio of 75% assessment and 25% General Obligation taxes. PROPERTY Administrator Johnson advised the Council that the City ACQUISITION Attorney has contacted Mr. Will Wachtler relative to City DISCUSSION acquisition of all or a portion of the Wachlter property for park purposes. Mr. Johnson noted that Mr. Wachtler would not discuss costs for acquisition, and that the City Attorney has therefore recommended contracting for an appraisal on the property. As the result of the discussion, staff was directed to proceed with an appraisal on the Wachtler property. The Council briefly discussed the status of the School District property which is being considered for future park acquisition. MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineering Status Report for December. HAPPY HOLLOW BRIDGE/T.H. 13 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 The Council acknowledged receipt of the Treasurer's Report for December. On the recommendation of the Public Works Director, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-09, "RESOLUTION APPROVING HAPPY HOLLOW BRIDGE UTILITY RELOCATION AND EXECUTION OF AGENCY AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR QUIT CLAIM DEED WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA", and authorization for execution of the relocation (easement) agreement by the Mayor and City Clerk. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 80-10, "RESOLUTION APPROVING MN/DOT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR T.H. 13 IMPROVEMENTS". Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. There was considerable discussion relative to audit preparation costs for 1978 and 1979. Treasurer Shaughnessy advised the Council that he is pursuing proposals from auditing firms and will update the Council in the near future. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the list of claims submitted for payment on January 15th. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 1218 January 15, 1980 Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No.'96-11, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT (Imp. No. 77, Project No. 9)," authorizing payment of $40,708.33 to Kenko, Inc. for South Ridge Addition improvements. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council briefly discussed the Goals and Objectives infor- mation submitted with the agenda. There being no futher business to come before the Council, Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Time of adjournment: 10:20 o'clock P.M. athleen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor