1979-09-11 Council minutesPage 1141
September 11, 1979
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting
Held Tuesday, September 11, 1979
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the adjourned meeting of the City Council,
City of Mendota Heights, was held at 8:30 o'clock P.M., at the City Hall, 750
South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Mayor Lockwood called
members were present:
Councilwoman Witt.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
HEARING--MENDOTA
HEIGHTS ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
Ayes:
Nays: 0
the meeting to order at 8:37 o'clock P.M. The following
Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Hartmann, Losleben, Mertensotto,
Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the August 21 minutes,
with corrections.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood opened the meeting for the purpose of a hearing
on an application from Mendota Heights Animal Hospital for a
conditional use permit to allow 620 square feet of living
area in the hospital structure.
Dr. Koepke explained the plans for a proposed addition to the
existing structure which would include living quarters on the
second floor. Several members of the Council questioned whether
in fact the entire second floor would be used as living area,
thus exceeding the 620 square foot maximum established by
Ordinance. Although Dr. Koepke stated that the wall around the
staircase was intended for separation between the living and
office areas, Councilman Hartmann pointed out that the plan shawl
a wall which does not extend to the ceiling. Councilmen Hart-
mann and Losleben felt that this constituted an open, contig-
uous area and that the entire second story would thus be a
living area.
After discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved that the conditional
use permit be approved as requested.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
In continued discusSion, Councilman Mertensotto expressed his
dissatisfaction with proposed construction of a two-story
addition rather than a single story addition. He also question-
ed the need for as many parking spaces as were shown in the plan
After discussion, Mayor Lockwood withdrew his second to the
motion, and Councilwoman Witt withdrew the motion.
The Council suggested that in view of the several concerns
expressed by Council members, Dr. Koepke should consider
revising the plan to propose a single story addition and
reducing the number of proposed parking spaces.
Councilman Losleben moved that the hearing be continued to
October 2nd.
5 Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
CASE NO. 79-23,
HAUGEN VARIANCE
CASE NO. 79-24,
BJORKLUND
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Mr. Russell Haugen, 753 Pontiac Place, was present to request
approval of a 10 foot front yard setback variance to allow
conversion of an existing garage into a family room and extension
of the garage to twenty feet from the property line. Several
members of the Council questioned whether variances as large
as ten feet had been granted in Friendly Hills and directed
staff to research previous cases. Further discussion was tabled
to September 18th.
Mr. Richard Bjorklund, Jr., was present to request a sideyard
setback variance for Lot 8, Block 3, Ivy Falls Second Addition.
Mr. Bjorklund advised the Council of several covenants established
by the homeowners association which stipulate the size of homes,
and the need for the variance in order to comply with the
covenants. The Council had several questions on location of the
structure on the lot if the variance is granted, and directed
Mr. Bjorklund to prepare such site plan. Further discussion
was tabled to September 18th.
VICTORIA PLACE Mr. Art Baumeister, from the Doerfler Construction Company, was
CONDOMINIUMS -- present to request sewer and water hook-ups to the Victoria
SEWER AND WATER Place condominiums proposed to be constructed on Victoria and High-
REQUEST way 13 in Lilydale. Mr. Doerfler explained the proposed 30-unit
high-rise development, indicating that approvals from the E.Q.B.
have been received and that the City of Lilydale has approved the
project.
The Council asked several questions, and indicated the City's
objection to the proposed density being so great in relation
to Mendota Heights density requirements, and in relation to the
adjacent Mendota Heights residential areas.
After discussion, it was the concensus that Mr. Baumeister should
meet with the City Administrator and City Attorney to discuss the
matter.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Planning Commission Chairman Kruse was present and briefly
reviewed the Comprehensive Plan hearing conducted at Somerset
School earlier in the evening.
MISCELLANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT
REPORTS
The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Police Chief Thul
regarding traffic control signs at Pagel and Keokuk. Councilman
Losleben indicated he would contact the Chief on the matter.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Herbert
Dalglish regarding a proposed water tank assessment against the
Ostertag property. The letter was referred to staff for review.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly
report for August.
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COMMISSION REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of the August 28th Planning
Commission minutes, and the August 14th Park Commission minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Department
of Commerce advising the City of State approval of the L.E.O.
Partnership Industrial Development Revenue Bond application.
BUROW The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Wallace
SUBDIVISION Burow requesting approval of a revised subdivision plan,
requesting approval of a two-lot division rather than the
three lot division originally requested and approved.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
HIGHWAYS
COMMUNICATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the revised lot division of
Lot 25, Somerset Hills, subject to receipt of the appropriate
park contribution.
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mn/DOT
advising the Council of a meeting to be conducted on
September 27th to discuss plans for 1-494.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Association
of Metropolitan Municipalities regarding vacancies on the Board
of Directors.
Councilman Losleben advised the Council that Mr. Don Blaisdell
has informed him that he has the engineering plans for the
Mendota Water Company system and would provide copies to the
City. City Engineer Kishel was directed to contact Mr. Blaisdell
and ask for copies of the plans.
ST. PETER's CHURCH Councilman Mertensotto expressed his concern and the concern of
ACCESS the Pastor of St. Peter's Church over traffic hazards at the
St. Peter's parking lot access. He reminded the Council of
past discussions on the matter and recommended that the Council
request Mn/DOT to reduce the speed limit on T.H. 13 and install
warning signs.
Ayes: 5
Nays: o
HAPPY HOLLOW
BRIDGE
SEWER EXTENSION
After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that Mn/DOT be
requested to reduce the speed limit on T.H. 13 from 40 miles per
hour to 30 miles per hour for the quarter mile segment from the
Mendota City limits to the intersection with T.H. 55 and to
install signs at the bottom of the grade alerting traffic to the
south of the entrance and exit at the Church parking lot.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Engineer Kishel advised the Council of possible methods of
constructing a temporary sanitary sewer bypass required during
construction of the new Happy Hollow Bridge.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a petition and waiver of
hearing from the Mendota Heights Congregational Church, petitionin
for an extension of the City's sanitary sewer line to serve the
church property.
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Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-92,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION, ORDERING SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION
AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR (IMPROVEMENT
NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 11)."
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
FINAL PAYMENT Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-93,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT
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(IMPROVEMENT NO. 77, PROJECT NO. 8)," to F.F. Jedlicki, Inc., '
in the amount of $6,230.00.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DISEASED TREES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilman Losleben moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute a resolution authorizing machine-signed signatures on
checks issued on the payroll account with the Dakota County
State Bank.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-94,
"RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE REMOVAL
OF DISEASED TREES."
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
ASSESSMENT The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a memo from the
CORRECTION City Clerk recommending the correction of assessments against
Parcel No. 27-52200-031-01. It was recommended that the Council
adopt a special "assessment roll" to collect past due assessments
in the amount of $994.68 for street improvements and $1,381.86
for sewer/water improvements, and that the payment period be
established as 10 years.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Mayor Lockwood moved the approval of the corrected assessment
for Parcel No. 27-52200-031-01, the amounts to be collectible
over a ten year period.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman Losleben moved approval of the list of licenses,
granting licenses to:
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ADJOURN:
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Orchard Builders
Howes Masonry, Inc.
Gustafson Construction Co.
Suburban Air Conditioning Co.
Larson-Mac Company, Inc.
Burkhardt Plumbing Company
Stehr Masonry, Inc.
Eric Larson
General Contractor License
Cement & Masonry License
General Contractor License
Heating & Air Conditioning Licens,
Heating & Air Conditioning Licens,
Plumbing License
Cement & Masonry License
Cement & Masonry License
Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Mertensotto moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:53 o'clock P.M.
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K hleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor