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July 17, 1979
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, July 17, 1979
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, Council Members Hartmann, Losleben,
Mertensotto and Witt.
FEASIBILITY HEARING Mayor Lockwood opened th e meeting for the purpose of a public
ROYAL REDEEMER AREA hearing on proposed drainage improvements to serve the Royal
IMPROVEMENTS Redeemer Lutheran Church and adjacent areas and a sanitary sewer
extension to serve the Dakota's Adults facility.
Mayor Lockwood turned the meeting over to Administrator Johnson
for a history of the proposed project.
Administrator Johnson stated that hearing notices had been
published in the legal newspaper and copies had been mailed to
all affected property owners. Mr. Johnson advised the audience
of the boundaries of the proposed project area and further
advised that the project was initiated by the Council because
of Council concerns over drainage in the area. He stated that
the estimated cost for construction of the drainage improvements
is $20,300 and that the drainage district cons ists of
approximately 919,000 square feet. He explained the proposed
engineering details and advised the audience that this hearing
is not intended to address assessment details, but rather is
being conducted to consider and determine the feasibility of
the project. He stated that the estimated cost would be
approximately 2½ per square foot, and if th e project is
approved the assessments can either be paid within 30 days of
assessment roll adoption without interest or they will be
certified for collection over a 19 year period at 7% interest on
the unpaid balance. Mr. Johnson stated that since the Dakota's
Adults sanitary sewer extension was petitioned and will be
totally assessed against the petitioner, he would not expand on
that portion of the proposed project.
Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the
audience and Council.
Mr. Emil Hoppe, 2021 South Victoria, asked about proposed grading
of the Royal Redeemer and Dakota Adults sites and the proposed
access to the sites from Victoria. He also stated that there
is natural drainage along the west side of his property and that
he has no drainage problems at the present time.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CRAY RESEARCH
BUILDING PERMIT
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Mr. Jerry Mergens, 1940 Twin Circle Drive, asked for information
on where the proposed storm sewer pipe will be located.
Mr. Marty Evans, 2015 South Victoria, asked whether this project
would be proposed if development of the Church and Dakota Adults
sites were not being proposed. He stated that his property has
satisfactory drainage at the present time, that the proposed
project will cost him a large assessment and he feels he will
not benefit by the project. He suggested that the Council should
explore the possibility of an alternative which would cost less
that 2½ per square foot. He also suggested that the Council
study only a project to alleviate the problems for the few
lots that currently have drainage problems.
Mr. Emil Hoppe asked whether the sizing of the pipe will be
capable of taking care of possible future development of some of
the School District property. He also expressed concern about
the existing 40 mile per hour speed limit on Victoria in view of
probable traffic increases from the Church and Dakota Adults.
There being no further questions or comments from the audience,
Mayor Lockwood moved that the hearing be closed.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The hearing was closed at 8:22 o'clock P.M.
Mayor Lockwood stated that anyone having objections to the
proposed improvements should submit written comments to the
City offices.
After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 79-74 , "RESOLUTION ORDERING DRAINAGE AND
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE ROYAL REDEEMER
LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ADJACENT AREAS."
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.L
The Council directed staff to investigate the drainage along
the Hoppe property to determine whether the Royal Redeemer
and Dakota's Adults site grading is compatible, and also
to look at the possible effect of the proposed Victoria access
on drainage from the Hoppe property.
Mr. Mark Merrill was present to request approval of a building
permit for an addition to the Cray Research building. Mr. Merril .
reviewed drawings and a model of the proposed 40,000 square foot
addition. Mr. Merrill stated that the existing hydrant will be
relocated in accordance with a request from the Fire Marshall,
a second access road (screened) will be installed for emergency
vehicle use, and catch basins will be installed at four locations
along the parking lot to control run-off. He also stated that
sod will be installed to correct drainage from the existing
structure down the hill at the rear of the existing structure.
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Administrator Johnson addressed the problem of erosion and
debris along and on the service road to the lift station.
Mr. Merrill stated that when the,addition is completed, the
entire site will be landscaped and sodded. Sod will be placed
on both sides of the service road, hopefully by next spring.
Councilman Hartmann stated that special attention should be
given to plowing the emergency access and keeping it clear
during the winter.
The Council acknowledged a memo from the Code Enforcement
Officer recommending approval of the permit.
Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the building permit
as requested.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DEPARTMENT REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police Department
monthly report for June and the Code Enforcement Officer's
monthly report for June.
COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed the League of
Minnesota Cities dues statement for 1979/80.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities annual report. .
FIREMEN'S RELIEF The Council acknowledged a memo and proposed Fire Relief
ASSOCIATION PENSION Association Bylaws amendment to increase the pension benefit
amount to $8.00 per month per year of service, with a maximum
benefit for 30 years of service. Administrator Johnson
advised the Council that Financial Advisor Shaughnessy has
reviewed the request and Relief Association financial information
and has determined that the increase is financially feasible.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved approval
of the proposed Bylaws amendment.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LEADERSHIP The Council discussed a proposed schedule of meetings including
TRAINING/BUDGET a meeting to discuss the leadership training session review
HEARINGS and staff budget request discussions. The Council concensus
was that the leadership training discussion should be held
from 7:00 to 9:00 A.M., on July 24th. The budget discussions
with staff members were scheduled for August 28th and
September 4th, and the regular meeting scheduled for
September 4th should be conducted on September llth.
CRITICAL AREA The Council acknowledged receipt of the proposed Critical
OVERLAY Areas Overlay Ordinance and associated information from the
City Planner. Administrator Johnson recommended establishment
of a hearing date for discussion of the proposed ordinance.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ASSESSMENT
HEARINGS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
FINAL PAYMENT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LIST OF CLAIMS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ATTEST:
1/7_3
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Councilman Losleben moved that a public hearing for discussion
of the proposed Critical Areas Overlay Ordinance be conducted
at 7:30 P.M. on August 7th.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
On the recommendation of staff, Councilman Losleben moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 79-75, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR
HEARINGS ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CROWN POINT ADDITION
IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 77, PROJECT NO. 12), INLAND
INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 78, PROJECT NO. 2),
SOMERSET PARK NO. 3 IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 77, PROJECT
NO. 6)," the hearings to be conducted on August 21st.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-76
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT
(IMPROVEMENT NO. 77, PROJECT NO. 6)," in the amount of $500
as final payment for Somerset Park No. 3 improvements.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the list of claims as presented.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman LOsleben moved approval of the list of licenses,
granting licenses to:
Rouse Mechanical, Inc.
L.J. Katz Corporation
Montgomery Ward & Company
No. 1326
Neil & Hubbard Heating & Air
Conditioning
Ted Murr, Inc.
James E. Johnson, Inc.
Statewide Exteriors, Inc.
Heating & Air Conditioning
License
Plumbing License
Heating & Air Conditioning
License
Heating & Air Conditioning
License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Mertensotto moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:59 o'clock P.M.
Robert G. Lockwood, Mayor
Ka leen M. Swanson, City Clerk