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1979-06-19 Council minutes/0 75 Page June 19, 1979 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, June 19, 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 and Witt. Councilman Mertensotto had notified the Council that he would be late. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN YACKEL LOT DIVISION Ccbuncilman Hartmann moved approval of the minutes of the annual Board of Review held on June 6th. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Mertensotto arrived at 7:37 o'clock P.M Mr. Bob Ryan, of Planner Howard Dahlgren's office, was present to discuss the status of the Comprehensive Plan preparation. Mr. Ryan distributed copies of a summary of results of a supplemental questionnaire distributed at the recent Comprehensive Plan hearings. He advised the Council that the City has a deadline of June 23, 1980 to submit the plan to the Metro- politan Council, and that his purpose in attending this Council meeting is to ask whether the Council wishes to hold a special meeting to discuss the draft Plan or whether such a meeting should be delayed until the Planning Commission has thoroughly studied the draft. Planning Commission Chairman Kruse stated that at this point the Commission is primarily concerned over housing policy and land use. There was considerable discussion relative to conducting a joint meeting of the Council, Park and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. It was the concensus that the Commission Chair- persons should discuss the matter with their Commissions and Administrator Johnson and estab- lish a joint meeting date. Mr. Roger Yackel was present to discuss his application for the division of Lot 1, Vandalls' Outlots. The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City Planner recommending approval of the division of the subject property into two lots with equal frontage. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 FEASIBILITY STUDY, ROYAL REDEEMER AREA DRAINAGE Ayes: 5 Nays:0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ROYAL REDEEMER BUILDING PERMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 IVY KEEP BUILDING PERMIT /oq& Page June 19, 1979 After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved appro- val of the lot division based on the recommendatior of the City Planner, and approval of a ten foot sideyard setback variance on the easterly lot line to allow future construction 20 feet from the lot line, all subject to submission of a $550 park contribution. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Engineer Kishel reviewed the feasibility study for proposed construction of drainage improvements to serve the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church and adjacent areas and a sanitary sewer extension to serve the proposed Dakota's Adults site. After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-62, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE ROYAL REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH PROPERTY AND ADJACENT AREAS," the hearing to be conducted on July 17th. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-63, "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROYAL REDEEMER AREA DRAINAGE AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the Code Enforcement Officer recommending approval of a building permit for the proposed addition to the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church. After a brief discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved that the building permit for a Worship Center addition to the Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church be granted. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the Code Enforcment Officer relative to an application for building permit for construction of 28 additional Ivy Keep Townhouse units. The Council noted that the matter had been continued from June 5th. Page June 19, 1979 /097 Code Enforcement Officer Berg explained the sound transmission classification, advising the Council that the STC rating of 54 exceeds the rating required in the Building Code. Mr. Roger Erickson, architect for the project, stated that the sound-proofing is continuous from the basement through the top floor. After discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the building permit based on the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Officer. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TUMINELLY OFFICE PARK Mr. Carmen Tuminelly was present to request approval of the site plan for the River Heights Office Park. The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Mr. Bob Ryan of Howard Dahlgren relative to critical areas applicability and Environmental Quality Board requiements. After discussion, Mr. Tuminelly stated that he would re-draw the plan and submit it for review by Planner Dahlgren and City Administrator Johnson prior to the July 10th Council meeting. Mr. Tuminelly also requested that the Council consider his petition for watermain extension to the office park site at the July 10th meeting. CASE NO. 79-10, Mr. Fred Mike was present to request approval of MIKE a rear yard setback variance. It was noted that the matter had been continued from June 5th pend- ing engineering information on the impact of variance approval and subsequent garage construc- tion on drainage in the vicinity of Mr. Mike's property. City Engineer Kishel advised the Council that drainage information would not be available until the July 10th meeting. The matter was therefore tabled to July 10. CAREW BUSINESS CENTER FINAL PLAT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Administrator Johnson reviewed previous Council discussions on the proposed Carew Business Center final plat. He advised the Council that the developer has signed and submitted the Developer's Agreement and that details relative to park contribution have been worked out and are contained in the agreement. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-64, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CAREW BUSINESS CENTER." Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. DEPARTMENT REPORTS COMMISSION REPORTS BIG WHEEL BUILDING PERMIT Ayes:5 Nays: 0 VIKING PLASTICS BUILDING PERMIT Page June 19, 1979 The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police and Fire Department monthly reports for May. The Council acknowledged receipt of the 'minutes of the June 12 special Planning Commission meeting, Mr. Boyd Stoffer, of United Properties, was preseni to request approval of a building permit for Big Wheel, proposed to be constructed at the northwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Mendota Heights Road. The Council acknowledged and discussed memos from the City Planner and Code Enforcement Officer. It was noted by the Council that the Planner's report referred to a 36 foot setback proposed from Mendota Heights Road to the office portion of the structure. Mr. Stoffer stated that the structure will actually be 40 feet from Mendota Heights Road, which is in accordance with Ordinance requirements, however, the overhang on the office portion will be 36 feet from the road. In response to a question from the Council, Mr. Stoffer stated that the structure will be applied over the painted surface. Mayor Lockwood asked whether berming will be included in the landscaping contiguous to street right-of-way. Mr. Stoffer stated that the site will not allow berming, however, the owner is planning to expend approximately $10,000 on landscaping because berming cannot be done. He also noted that a catch basin will be installed east of the structure. He stated that the land- scaping plan submitted to the City relieves some of the impact of the structure on the street. Mayor Lockwood asked why curbing is not shown around the parking area. Mr. Stoffer stated that the owner plans a 10,000 square foot expansion in the future at which time the concrete curbing will be installed. As the result of the discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the building permit for Big Wheel, subject to compliance with the changes recommended in the City Planner's report. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson advised the Council that there is no report from the Code Enforcement Officer since he has not had sufficient time to review the plans prior to agenda preparation. He stated however, that Mr. Berg has since reviewed the plans and finds them in compliance with State Codes. The Council acknowledged a /0 Page June 19, 1979 memo from the City Planner relative to the building permit. Mr. Al Stefani, of the AmCon Corporation, builder of the structure, stated that the facia material on the upper portion of the proposed structure will be changed to metal on the north side of the structure when proposed future expansion is completed. He stated that the structure will be constructed with decorative block material and wil. be similar to the Circle Air Freight structure in appearance. The Council expressed concern over drainage from the site and curbing around the parking area, Engineer. Kishel stated that no information on drainage has been submitted. Mr. Stefani stated that concrete curbing is ,planned around the parkin( lot and is shown on the plan except in the area where the owner plans future expansion. After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the Viking Plastics building permit conditioned upon approval by the Code Enforcement Officer, approval of a drainage plan by the City Engineer, and subject to the recommendations contained in the Planner's report; and on the basis that the split face block facia and partial curbing are approved on a temporary basis only. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Paul Weingarten, attorney for Mr. James Hennessy, 2251 Dodd Road, was present regarding construction of the Eide Estates public improve- ments. Mr. Weingarten stated that the easement requested of the Hennessys as part of the improvement project is not what the Hennessys understood it to be. They are therefore requesting that the Council approve two buildable lots to on each side of the easement. He stated that the Hennessys feel they have lost control over the proposed easement and want Council assurance that they have at least four building sites. Councilman Mertensotto stated that the easement would allow for utility extensions in the stub street to accommodate the Hennessys. Administrator Johnson suggested that the right- of-way (easement) negotiations be cancelled and that the stub street by only blacktopped to the Hennessy property line, and that the utilities onl: be extended to the property line. He stated that the extension was intended for the convenience of the Hennessys and if they are no longer in favor MISCELLANEOUS Ayes:5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PERSONNEL MISCELLANEOUS SEAL COATING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 SEWER CLEANING Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page June 19, 1979 of the extension, its deletion would have no detrimental effect on the project. The Council concurred with the Administrator's recommendation. Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-65, "RESOLUTION CORRECTING MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 1979," relative to Ivy Falls Cteek drainage improvements. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilman ResOlution RESOLUTION Addition i Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of No. 79-4, "RESOLUTION CORRECTING NO. 78-58," relating to Rolling Green mprovements. Hartmann seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson introduced the new Public Works Director/Assistant Engineer, James Danielson, to the Council. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineer- ing Status Report for May, 1979. Administrator Johnson advised the Council that the 1979 Budget includes $18,000 for the 1979 Seal Coating schedule, and the City cannot afford the $26,000 seal coating low bid. After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved It( that Mendota Heights Road, from T.H. 55 to T.H. 13, be deleted from the 1979 Seal Coating schedule. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged a memo from the City Administrator relative to interim sewer cleaning. As the result of the discussion, Councilman Losleben moved that the contract for interim sewer cleaning be awarded to the low bidder, Mid America Pipe Cleaning for their low bid of $6,500.64, acknowledging that the expenditure will be a budget over-run, the contractor to be required to submit a written summary of the lamping inspection indicating where breakages have occurred. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. AMBULANCE SUBSIDY SHADE TREE CONTROL PROGRAM. LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES po / Page June 19, 1979 The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Divine Redeemer Hospital and a memo from Police Chief Thul relative to the Divine Redeemer Hospital ambulance contract. It was the concensus of the Council that Councilwoman Witt and City Administrator Johnson be appointed to serve on a committee to discuss a new subsidy con- tract with the Hospital representatives. The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a memo from the City Administrator and an excerpt from a League of Minnesota Cities information bulletin relative to shade tree disease control legislation. Councilman Losleben moved approval of the list of claims for June 19, 1979. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Richfield Plumbing Park Edge Construction Co. Nasseff Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Lawrence Signs, Inc. Marich Construction Co. Baars Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Baars Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Maplewood Plumbing & Heating, Inc. W.V. Nelson Construction Dodd Construction Co., Inc. Zwinger, Charles, Inc. Aqualand Pool Company Aquarius Swimming Pool Company John Beissel, Inc. Hanson Homes, Inc. Sapletal Construction Company Capp Homes Bream Homes, Inc. Valley Investments Ray N. Welter Heating Company Plumbing License General-Contractor Plumbing License General Contractor General Contractor Plumbing License Heating & Air Conditioning Licens( Plumbing License Cement/Masonry Lic. General Contractor License Cement/Masonry Lic. General Contractor General Contractor License General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor License General Contractor General Contractor General Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Lic. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes:5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: 447,41,V, A4A,,0-0-11 Page June 19, 1979 Air Comfort, Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning Allan Heating & Air Heating & Air Conditioning Conditioning License Sam Zappa Contracting, Excavating License Inc. Maplewood Sewer & Water, Inc. Allan Heating & Air Conditioning Richfield Plumbing Co. Klamm Mechanical Contractors, Inc. R.C. Hoffman Plumbing Excavating License Gas Heating License Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Lolseben moved that the meetin be adjourned. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:37 o'clock P. Robert G. Lockwobd Mayor thleen M. Swanson City Clerk