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1979-01-16 Council minutesPage 1030 January 16, 1979 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, January 16, 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, Councilmen Hartmann, Mertensotto and Losleben, Councilwoman Witt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 HEARING -- CASE NO. 78-34, HUBER DRIVE WETLANDS PERMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 78-15, BUROW SUBDIVISION Mayor Lockwood moved to postpone approval of the minutes of the December 19, 1978 and January 2, 1979 meetings. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. City Administrator Johnson gave a brief presentation on the application to construct Huber Drive across a wetlands area. He stated that permits from the DNR and the Corps of Engineers have been issued, and recommended approval of the permit. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. There being no questions or comments, Councilman Mertensotto moved that the hearing be closed at 7:42 o'clock P.M. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-08, "RESOLUTION GRANTING WETLANDS PERMIT FOR HUBER DRIVE." Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood noted that discussion on the proposed Burow subdivision had been continued from the November 21, 1978 meeting to allow additional input from the City Planner. The possibility of future development of the Kampmeyer property was discussed, and Administrator Johnson read a letter from Mr. Kampmeyer to the City Planner dated December 1st. The Council expressed several concerns, including the possible vacation of Sommerset Boulevard and the subsequent affect on the Kampmeyer property. Mayor Lockwood felt that the Planner should address two questions: how would platting of the property affect the needed trail system along the west side of the Burow property, and the advisability of vacating all or a part of Sommerset Boulevard. FINAL PLAT, EAGLE RIDGE SUMMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 1031 January 16, 1979 As the result of the discussion, the matter was referred to the City Planner for additional study and report. Public Works Inspector Pearson gave a brief presentation on the Eagle Ridge Summit platting. He stated that Lots 9 and 10 are common areas and Lot 11 will have the same buildings as were shown on the preliminary plan. There was also some discussion regarding the escrow accounts for Eagle Ridge East Plat II and Eagle Ridge Summit. Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-09, "RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR EAGLE RIDGE SUMMIT." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Mertensotto moved to refund the unused portion of the Eagle Ridge East Plat II escrow account, $645.62. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved to reduce the escrow requirement for Eagle Ridge Summit, refunding $4,485.97 of the escrow amount, as recommended in a memo from the Public Works Inspector. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Mr. Tuminelly, who was present, expressed his desire to donate the $645.62 escrow balance from Eagle Ridge East Plat II as a park contribution. Councilman Mertensotto moved to accept the contribution with appreciation. Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE Administrator Johnson distributed a memo regarding proposed BOND GUIDELINES Industrial Revenue Development Bond Guidelines. Treasurer Shaughnessy reviewed and distributed copies of a memo from Briggs and Morgan. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMISSION REPORTS CASE NO. 78-36, PROGRAMMED LAND After considerable discussion, Councilman Losleben moved to adoption Resolution No. 79-10, "RESOLUTION SETTING GUIDELINES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING BY THE CITY." Councilwoman Witt seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the January 9 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Glen Shaw was present to request subdivision approval and gave a brief background of Programmed Land. The proposed plat area, formerly the Walter Perron farm, consists of 12.12 acres, 7 lots. He advised that 75% of the grading is completed. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 1032 January 16, 1979 As the result of the discussion, Councilman Losleben moved approval of the Programmed Land preliminary plat. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt expressed concern that the Park Commission has not been involved in a determination of the park donation requirement. City Administrator Johnson concurred, and stated-that-staff.will try to improve communications with the Commission on park donations. CASE NO. 79-01, Mr. Richard Zaun was present to request a variance for a dining ZAUN room addition to his home. After discussion, Councilman Losleben moved approval of a four foot front yard variance as requested. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LILYDALE The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Planner relative to the Lilydale Comprehensive Plan, and excerpts from the plan. Mayor Lockwood advised the Council of a recent phone call from7a:,resident concerned with a proposed 10-story structure to be built in Lilydale on the west side of Victoria. Mayor Lockwood noted that this proposal would be inconsistent with Lilydale's Comprehensive Plan. He suggested that the City monitor this development very closely. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY The Council noted that the comprehensive plan which establishes residential lots at 15,000 square feet in size. It was the concensus of the Council that the City will object to any alteration in that land use. Councilman Mertensotto moved that a letter be sent to the Lilydale City Council, stating that the Council is aware of the multiple highrise proposal and giving notice that Mendota Heights will resist any development other than single family residential development on the proposed site. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilman Mertensotto moved that a letter be submitted to the Metropolitan Council, along with a copy of the letter to Lilydale, voicing the Council's objection to the rumored multi-highrise development. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Mertensotto moved that the proposed Lilydale Comprehensive Plan be approved. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a proposed Critical Area Overlay District Ordinance. The matter was referred to the Planning Commission for action on January 30th. Page 1033 January 16, 1979 DEPARTMENT The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police and Fire REPORTS Department monthly reports for December and the 1978 annual report from the Fire Department. COMMUNICATIONS MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from County Commissioner Kennedy on County-wide dispatching and a letter from the Urban Council on Mobility regarding a meeting in the Governor's Office to be held on January 16th. Mayor Lockwood reported breifly on the Governor's meeting, which he had attended. Mr. Robert Doffing was present to request the Council to submit a letter to the school board to advise them of the City's potential population growth from newly platted areas and the affect this growth ItiV have on school enrollment. Mr. Doffing, and Mrs. Evelyn Fischer, who was also present, were concerned about the School Board's discussions on school closings. COMMISSION Mrs. Betty Bayless was present, and asked how citizens can VACANCIES apply for appointment to the City's advisory commissions. Mr. Doffing also asked about the appointment process, and was advised that persons wishing to serve on either Commission should submit letters to the Council. The Council noted that three Park Commission terms, those of Mike Williams, Gerry Lundeen and Mary Mills, will expire on January 31st, and all three members have expressed their desire to continue on the Commission. Mayor Lockwood advised the Council that Mrs. Dorothy McMonigal has expressed interest in being appointed to Councilwoman Witt's unexpired term on the Park Commission. The Council further noted that Mr. Kevin Howe has expressed a desire to be reappointed to his expiring term on the Planning Commission, but that it is uncertain whether Mrs. Kathy Ridder wishes to remain on the Commission. MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged a memo from the City of West St. Paul regarding the proposed County Court change. PERSONNEL Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 STRENGTH CHARGE ORDINANCE Ayes: 5 • Nays: 0 On the Recommendation of the City Administrator, Mayor Lockwood moved that Mrs. Mary Ann DeLaRosa be given permanent employment status, and that her salary be increased to the budgeted salary of $803 per month, effective January 31, 1979. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 16a, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN INDUSTRIAL USER STRENGTH CHARGE AND ESTABLISHING TAX LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY SERVED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH STRENGTH CHARGE." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. MISCELLANEOUS 1979 BUDGET Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 1034 January 16, 1979 Administrator Johnson briefly reviewed a 36-page pamphlet from the Department of Natural Resources on Proposed Rules Concerning Dam Safety. He noted that there is to be a hearing conducted on February 12. City Attorney Winthrop advised the Council that he will be leaving the Oppenheimer Law Firm effective February 1st and hopes to continue as City Attorney. Administrator Johnson discussed the 1979 proposed budget with the Council. He pointed out that Mendota Heights has the second lowest mill rate out of five Dakota County communities. He stated that the budget proposed for 1979 is basically the same as that distributed in October, with the addition of approximately $2,000 for Police dispatching. After a brief discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-11, "RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1979 BUDGET DOCUMENT." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson briefly reviewed several items needing Council consideration during the coming year, and advised, that he would soon be submitting a proposed list of goals and objectives for Council review. Administrator Johnson distributed information on a seminar on Council leadership to be conducted March 19 - March 25, and briefly discussed the matter with the Council. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of the following motion: "RESOLVED, that the claims submitted to the City Council for payment, a summary of which is set forth on th e list attached hereto and identified as List of Claims submitted for payment, January 16, 1979, having been audited by the City Council, be and are hereby allowed and the Mayor and Treasurer of the City of Mendota Heights are hereby authorized and directed to issue City checks in payment of said claims. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. CIGARETTE LICENSES Councilman Hartmann moved approval Licenses, granting licenses to: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Tom Thumb #563 Country Club Skelly Country Club Markets, Inc. Somerset Country Club Mendota Heights Standard of the list of Cigarette Mendota Heights Country Boy Store Employees Party Club Fischer's Gas Adrian's Service Mayor Lockwood seconded th e motion. LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RUBBISH HAULER LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 COMMENDATION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURNMENT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ATTEST: a-4 Page 1035 January 16, 1979 Councilwoman Witt moved that a General Contractor's License be granted to Schomaker Construction. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved that a Rubbish Hauler License be granted to Troje's Trash Pick-up, Inc. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilwoman Witt moved the adoption of Resolution No. 79-22, "RESOLUTION COMMENDING GILBERT M. RADABAUGH FOR EXEMPLARY MUNICIPAL SERVICE." Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Hartmann seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:20 o'clock P.M. Robert G. Lockwood Mayor c-/- ..42::-...6e.."--..... K hleen M. Swanson City Clerk