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1978-09-19 Council minutesPage 971 September 19, 1978 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, September 19, 1978 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 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 Losleben, Huber, Mertensotto and Wahl. HEARING -- 1979 BUDGET Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience regarding the proposed 1979 budget. Councilman Huber stated that guidelines set on the 1978 spending should be folluwed. There being no questions or comments from the audience, Councilman Huber moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. HEARING -- BIRCH Mr. Brian Birch was present to request approval of his COMPANY CONDITIONAL application for conditional use permit to construct a heating USE PERMIT and air conditioning company building at Dodd Road and Freeway Road. The Council noted that the matter had been continued from the September 5th meeting, at which time Mr. Birch had been directed to submit a proper drainage plan. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DISASTER RELIEF Since no approvable drainage plan had been submitted since September 5th, Councilman Huber moved that further discussion on the application be continued to October 3rd and that Mr. Birch be directed to submit a drainage plan to the City Engineer for his review prior to the meeting. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Mr. Dennis Hovland, County Civil Defense Director, presented the City with a check for $22,454.55. The check represented one half of the amount allocated to the City for Disaster Relief in conjunction with storm damage from June 26, 1978 to July 11, 1978. Administrator Johnson commended Public Works Inspector Pearson for his efforts and time spent in applying for the relied funds. EAGLF RIDGE City Engineer Kishel briely reviewed the proposed grading plan -SUMMIT GRADING for Eagle Ridge Summit. Mr. Kishel stated that while the plan PLAN is far from ideal, it is sufficient. Since Mr. Tuminelly had expressed no immediate need for plan approval, the matter was tabled to October 3rd. DEPARTMENT REPORTS PARK COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONA' MISCELLANEOUS SEWER RENTAL CHARGES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 972 September 19, 1978 The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department monthly report for August. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Minutes of the August 29, 1978 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The Council acknowledged receipt of an invitation from the League of Minnesota Cities for participation in a training session to be held on November 1, 1978. Mr. Ken Gauw was present and asked if anything can be done with the old Perron house. Councilman Wahl stated that it will be torn down sometime this year. The subject of aircraft noise was also brought up, and Mr. Gauw noted that the noise has been extremely heavy this past weekend and wondered if there had been a change in the flight plan. The City Clerk was directed to ask Larry Shaughnessy for information in this regard. City Attorney Winthrop presented the Council with a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 803, increasing the late charge for delinquent sewer rental payments from $1.00 per quarter to $2.00 per quarter, and instituting a $25.00 service charge for all delinquent sewer rental charges being certified to the County. Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 157, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 803." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. , HEARING -- GOLD Mr. Dan Gustafson, representing the Gold Medallion Company, MEDALLION REZONING was present to request approval'of the rezoning of 36 acres of land located on the northwest corner of Lexington Avenue and Mendota Heights Road from B-1A to Industrial. Mr. Gustafson explained the proposed subdivision of the property. City Planner Howard Dahlgren was present to respond to the proposal, and stated that he does not see a large demand for office buildings in this area, he does see a demand for industrial development. He recommended that protective screening be required between the residential area and Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, and noted that the setback requirement will be 100 feet. Further discussion ensued between the City Council and the City Planner. Mayor Lockwood asked for questions and comments from the audience. Mr. James Riley stated that he does not feel that the rezoning would be consistent with Council thinking in the past since all of the land north of the area is zoned R-1. There being no further questions to come before the .Council, Councilman Huber moved that the hearing be closed. councilmailolebeneco-hde&theomotion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 973 September 19, 1978 Councilman Huber moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a Zoning Ordinance amendment to rezone the Gold Medallion property from B-1A to I. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Mr. Gustafson reviewed the proposed plat for Medallion Industrial Park for the Council. Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the preliminary plat of the Medallion Industrial Park. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ESSLINGER Mr. Karl Esslinger was present to request approval of the site COMPANY plan for Lot 4, Block 1, Medallion Industrial Park. City Planner Dahlgren noted that the parking area on the west side of the proposed building must be screened, and he also suggested an alternate parking plan. Mr. Esslinger was requested to return to the October 3rd Council meeting with a plan showing a parking layout as proposed by the City Planner. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 R.L. JOHNSON COMPANY DOG ORDINANCE Councilman Losleben moved to approveCithbconcept of the plan, including the parking plan outlined by Planner Dahlgren. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Mr. R. L. Johnson was present to review proposed landscape and drainage plans for a proposed 400,000 square foot warehouse to be constructed south of T.H. 55 and north of the railroad tracks. Mr. Johnson stated that the structure will cover approximately 39% of the land area. Planner Dahlgren stated that the plans should be reviewed by the Planning Commission for consideration of a Wetlands Permit. There was also considerable discussion regarding parking spaces. While there is only a need for 65 parking spaces, 230 spaces had been allowed based on the Zoning Ordinance. Planner Dahlgren suggested that 65 spaces be planned for and that the remaining parking area be kept as a green area which can be developed as parking area in the future should the need arise. Alternate parking plans for trailer trucks were also suggested by Mr. Dahlgren. was the Council's determination that prior to taking any action, the entire matter must be remanded to the Planning Commission for consideration of a Wetlands Permit. Police Chief Thul was present to discuss a proposed ordinance to amend the dog ordinance. There was some discussion regarding the deletion of Section 20 as refers to kennels. After some discussion, it was agreed that no more than three animals be allowed over he Age of four months in any household. Councilman Huber was excused at 10:28 o'clock P.M. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 1979 BUDGET Page 974 September 19, 1978 Councilman Losleben moved that the City Attorney be directed to revise the proposed ordinance for adoption on October 3rd. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. 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 the list attached hereto and identified as List of Claims submitted for payment, September 19, 1978, having been audited by the City Council, be and are hereby allowed and the Mayor and Treasurer be and are hereby authorized and directed to issue City checks in payment of said claims. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company President Homes, Inc. Statewide Exteriors, Inc. Aquarius Pool Company, Inc. Nordaas American Homes St. Paul Plumbing & Heating Company Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Plumbing License Administrator Johnson made a brief presentation on the proposed budget, and recommended a 25% increase in sewer rental rates to help defray the Metro Sewer Board charges. Based on the sewer rental increase, the budget will allow an overall 7% increase (7% increase in each department). CODE ENFORCEMENT The Council authorized the City Administrator to employ Donald OFFICER Runge as Code Enforcement Officer. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ATTEST: TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:32 o'clock P.M. Robert G. Lockwood Mayor /' Kth1een M. Swanson City Clerk