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1979-02-20 Council minutesPage 1044 February 20, 1979 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, February 20, 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. Acting Mayor Mertensotto called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The .following members were present: Acting Mayor Mertensotto, Councilmen Losleben and Hartmann, Councilwoman Witt. Mayor Lockwood had notified the Council that he would be out of town. COMMENDATION Acting Mayor Mertensotto presented former Councilman Russell Wahl with a framed copy of Resolution No. 78-139, which commends Mr. Wahl for exemplary elected service. Acting Mayor Mertensotto read the resolution for the audience, and extended Council congratulations and commendation to Mr. Wahl. APPROVAL OF Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of the MINUTES January 16th meeting. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the minutes of the February 6th meeting. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ABATEMENTS County Assessor O'Toole was present to request approval of an abatement for 944 Winston Circle. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 BOARD OF REVIEW Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 EIDE FINAL PLAT After brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved that an abatement be granted to Mr. Vernon Colon for Parcel No. 27- 52200-040-01, reducing the assessed valuation from 39294 to 37400 for taxes payable in 1979. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. In response to a request from the County Assessor, Councilman Losleben moved that the annual Board of Review be conducted at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, June 6, 1979. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Mr. Timothy Eide and Mr. Vernon Eide were present to request approval of the final plat for the Eide Estates. They submitted to the Council a waiver of hearing and a $10,000 letter of credit for grading of the plat. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PETITION FOR STREET VACATION Page 1045 February 20, 1979 Mr. Paul Weingarden, representing Mr. James Hennessy, stated that Mr. Hennessy and Mr. Eide have entered into an agreement for a 60 foot utility easement across the Hennessy property between the two portions of the street shown on the plat as Alice Lane, which easement is to remain in an undeveloped state until such time as the Hennessy property is developed. City Attorney Winthrop stated that he has prepared a deed for the property and submitted it to Mr. Hennessy's attorney, but the-deed has not yet been returned. Acting Mayor Mertensotto directed:Attorney Winthrop to study the agreement and work out any necessary details with the parties involved. It was also pointed out that the grading plan and all necessary easements must be received prior to any utility construction. As part of the discussion, the developers indicated that they would be amenable to equal distribution of any assessments against all the lots in the plat. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-23, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR EIDE ESTATES." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council was advised that the developer's agreement has been executed and submitted to the City, and that under the terms of the agreement, the developers will be required to submit the first half ($10,450) of the park contribution priorto execution of the plat. The Council acknowledged receipt of a petition from Mr. & Mrs. Roger Yackel for the vacation of a portion of Clement Street. Mr. Yackel stated that he has applied to the Planning Commission for division of his lot which abuts on Clement Street and was advised by the Commission that the division could be considered if the Council approves vacation of a portion of the street. Acting Mayor Mertensotto felt that there is not enough input available on which to base a decision on the vacation request and directed that the matter be referred to the City Planner for a written report and to the Planning Commission for a recommendation Administrator Johnson advised that the Park Commission has in the past considered acquiring the Yackel property from the previous owner, but the City's revenues were not sufficient to cover the anticipated acquisition costs. He suggested that the Planner be advised ofthe Park Commission interest and that he be requested to make a recommendation on whether the property would be a good park acquisition. DEPARTMENT The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly REPORTS report for January. EQUIPMENT The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the Fire PURCHASE Department requesting approval of the purchase of a Lucas Rescue System. It was noted that if the equipment is purchased prior to March 1st, the cost will be $6,958.00 plus factory freight, however, thereafter the purchase price will be $8,060 plus factory freight. Page 1046 February 20, 1979 After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved that the Fire Department be authorized to enter into a purchase agreement, prior to March 1, 1979, for the purchase of a Lucas Rescue System for $6,958 plus freight, the purchase to be made through equipment certificate funds. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 DEPARTMENT REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police Department monthly report for January, 1979. COMMENDATION EIDE ESTATES,. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Police Chief Thul commending Mr. Michael Blechinger for assisting the Department in an arrest. The Council expressed its appreciation and directed that a copy of the commendation be forwarded to the Fire Department and also that a copy be placed in his Fire Department personnel file. Engineer Kishel briefly reviewed the feasibility study for public improvements to serve the Eide Estates. After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-24, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 79, PROJECT NO. 2)." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. AIRPORT MASiER The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a report from PLAN City Planner Dahlgren on the. Airport Master Plan. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS ROAD AND BRIDGE MATTERS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Hartmann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-25, "RESOLUTION ADDRESSING AIRPORT MASTER PLAN." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Mr. George Wojnar, 2145 Fox Place, was present to object to a 250 gallon diesel storage tank being placed behind the Fire Station. Administrator Johnson explained that at the time the tank was moved it was half full of diesel fuel and was placed behind the station for use and emptying prior to being moved to the new Public Works garage site. He advised the Council that the tank will be moved when it is empty. Administrator Johnson outlined and explaine d a memo from the Apple Valley City Administrator regarding the adoption of a resolution supporting draft legislation which would authorize a reduction in the Dakota County levy limit and increase the levy limit of Cities in Dakota County,by equal amounts, for road and bridge purposes. After discussion, Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-26, "RESOLUTION CONCERNING DAKOTA COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE FUNDS (As It Affects Levy Limits)." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. SEWER RENTAL RATES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 EIDE ESTATES MISCELLANEOUS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 1047 February 20, 1979 On the recommendation of the City Administrator, Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-27, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEWER RATES FOR MENDOTA WATER COMPAN Y CUSTOMERS." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved the $10,000 bond for the City Treasurer be approved. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson briefly discussed with the Council the proposed Leadership and Performance Training Session to be conducted on March 21, 22, and 23rd. It was the concensus of the Council to approve the dates and to include various staff members in the session. Councilman Losleben expressed concern over problems which may arise out of the platting of the Eide Estates as it relates to the possible increase in the level of Rogers Lake. He suggested, and the Council concurred, that the City Attorney work out some agreement with the developers approving any future increase in the lake level. Councilman Losleben advised the Council that the City is eligible to receive three sets of bocce ball equipment through the League of Minnesota Cities. After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No..79-28, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING SPORTS EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. IVY FALLS CREEK City Engineer Kishel presented and reviewed the final plans and DRAINAGE specifications for Ivy Falls Creek control structures from the IMPROVEMENTS Somerset Country Club ponding area to Laura Street. Councilman Losleben expressed concern that th e storm sewer which parallels Dodd Road was not tied into the pond currently being constructed on the golf course property. It was the concensus of the Council that the plans should be changed to include the tying in of the existing storm sewer system. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LICENSES After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-29, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IVY FALLS CREEK DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR (IMPROVEMENT NO. 77, PROJECT NO. 14, PHASE 1C)," the bids to be accepted on March 28th, or on March 19th if timing allows. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Councilman Hartmann moved approval of the lis t of licenses, granting licenses to: Page 1048 February 20, 1979 Klemmensen Builders General Contractor License Carl G. Olson & Sons, Inc. General Contractor License Tillges Excavating Excavating License Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Councilwoman Witt moved approval of the list of claims. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Hartmann moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:19 o'clock P.M. 77'7 .t&-c,"-Zem-.1 Kat leen M. Swanson City Clerk ATTEST: Charles E. Mertensotto Acting Mayor