1980-06-24 Council minutesPage 1293
June 24, 1980
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting
Held Tuesday, June 24, 1980
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the adjourned meeting of the City Council,
City of Mendota Heights, was held at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall, 750 South
Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following
Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Hartmann, Losleben and Mertensotto
Mayor Lockwood called
members were present:
and Councilwoman Witt.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
SURFACE WATER STUDY
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/
AIRPORT NOISE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Lockwood gave a short history of discussions between
Mrs. Kathleen Ridder, Metropolitan Council representatives and
Northern Dakota County Mayors and Managers exploring the
feasibility of ways of handling drainage that crosses municipal
boundaries. It was noted that the Metropolitan Council
had net with a number of communities including West St. Paul,
supporting Metropolitan Council studying of drainage.
After further discussion, Councilman Losleben moved to support
Metropolitan Council studying of surface water drainage in
northern Dakota County.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Mr. Bob Ryan, of Howard Dahlgren and Associates, was present to
discuss the many changes in the Comprehensive Plan, changes-
that were necessary to reflect more recent information, changes
and ideas requested by the Metropolitan Council and addition
of an Airport Element. There was considerable discussion on
the airport element with several Councilmen noting that they
were reluctant to have existing standards re-published in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. John Schardlow, also from Howard Dahlgren's office, was
present to discuss a proposed resolution to be addressed to the
MN/MAC Committee. Several Councilmen acknowledged the
preferential landing system but questioned the enforcement and
administration of that landing pattern.
After further discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption
of ReSolution No. 80-60, "RESOLUTION REGARDING LAND USE
COMPATIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR AREAS IMPACTED BY AIR TRAFFIC
NOISE FROM THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AIRPORT."
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
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Further discussion on the airport element ensued. Howard
Dahlgren _was also present for the discussion. It was finally
agreed that the planners would rewrite the airports element and
have it back to be included with the July 1st agenda packet.
The Council also discussed other elements of the Comprehensive
Plan changes including discussion on housing, trails,
sanitary sewer and the new implementation activities. It was
agreed that the Planners would submit corrected versions of the
foregoing changes for Council consideration on July 1st.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The Capital Improvements Program as prepared by Administrator
PROGRAM Johnson was explained along with the history leading up to
the suggested plan as presented on June 3rd. A considerable
amount of discussion ensued, especially relating to a number
of details on the proposed fire facilities expansion and also
park acquisition and development. It was acknowledged that
the estimated cost for fire facilities expansion should be
increased considerably and the estimate for acquisition and
development of the Wachtler property should also be increased.
It was noted that the fire facilities and park expansion
would be subject to finalization of plans and subject to
voter approval.
After further discussion, it was agreed that the revised
Capital Improvements Program would be included with the changes
being prepared by Dahlgren and Associates, all to be available
for the July 1st agenda.
ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council
Councilwoman Witt moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ATTEST:
TIME OF ADJOURNEENT: 11:10 o'clock P.M.
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
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City Clerk