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1978-04-18 Council minutesPage 873 April 18, 1978 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, April 18, 1978 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heighs, was held at the City Hall, 750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota at 7:30 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, April 18, 1978. Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order_at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Losleben, Mertensotto and Wahl. Councilman Schaberg had notified the Council that he would be out of town. APPROVAL OF Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of the MINUTES March 14, 1978 meeting. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Mertensotto moved approval of the minutes of the April 4th meeting, as amended. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 FRIENDLY HILLS The Council acknowledged receipt of letters from the following REPLAT PUBLIC residents in response to the Friendly Hills Replat feasibility IMPROVEMENTS study hearing held on April 4th: Patrick N. Arnold, 2579 Delaware Avenue; George Weed, Jr., 2245 Delaware Avenue; Thomas Malachway, 515 Blue Gentian Road; Alice S. Weed, 2245 Delaware Avenue; V.R. Stai, 703 Decorah Lane, J.W. Burke, 707 Decorah Lane and H.T. Rosvold, 708 Decorah Lane. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 The Council answered several questions asked by members of the audience, including the need for an environmental impact study, and questions on limiting traffic to certain streets. Councilmen Mertensotto and Losleben expressed their concern that traffic should be limited, and there was considerable discussion on where to direct traffic. Mr. William King and Mrs. George Weed stated that they feel that Decorah and Keokuk should be used in addition to the new access street. As a result of the discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-36, "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE FRIENDLY HILLS REPLAT AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 77, PROJECT NO. 10)," subject to the following conditions: access to the plat area during construction of new homes must be from the east, and subject to receipt of a developer's agreement. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Mr. Joe Doty, of August Construction, withdrew his earlier request for approval of the use of Decorah Lane by-vehicles carrying in construction materials during construction of the first three model homes. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 874 April 18, 1978 Councilman Wahl expressed concern over construction of curbs on the west side of the unnamed M.S.A. street, and staff was directed to study the feasibility of such construction. Engineer Kishel advised the Council that he has received FAA approval of the proposed elevated water tank and that he is currently working out details with the St. Paul Water Department. After discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-37, "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL WATER STORAGE TANK AND RELATED DISTRIBUTION LINES," on the basis that the base bid on the tank be for a 1.5 million gallon tank with a 2 million gallon tank as an alternate, and that the system improvements be constructed under one contract and the water tank be constructed under a second contract. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Mertensotto was excused from the meeting at 8:36 o'clock P.M. STREET REPAIRS The Council acknowledged a memo from Administrator Johnson regarding drainage deficiencies in the Sylvandale area and memos from Public Works Supervisor Franzmeier regarding complaints on drainage from the owners of residences at 680 Maple Park Drive, 714 Maple Park Court, and 1152 Sylvandale Road, as well as a memo received by the Council on April 4 regarding street repairs and upgrading including streets in the Ivy Falls East Addition, Ivy Falls First Addition, and Chippewa, Fremont and Hiawatha. Mr. Johnson gave the Council a brief outline of the memo from Harvey Franzmeier and his memo dated April 12th. Mr. Robert Field, President of the Ivy Falls Association, responded to questions from the Council and suggested a series of neighborhood meetings to discuss the various problems. The Council directed the City Administrator to work with Mr. Field, and directed further that the ditch at 680 Maple Park Drive be repaired. DEPARTMENT The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police and Fire Department REPORTS monthly reports for March, 1978 and a letter from Dr. and Mrs. Silvis, 2103 Theresa Street, commending the fire department for their recent response to a fire at the Silvis residence. Councilman Wahl asked several questions about the fire which occurred at 2450 Pilot Knob Road on March 1st. BIKEWAYS Councilman Losleben gave the Council a verbal report on his discussions with the County Board relative to construction of a Lexington/Wagon Wheel Trail bikeway. He pointed out that as a result of the discussions it has become apparent that neither of the two County roads is appropriate for construction of bikeways at the present time. He recommended that the Council consider requesting that the State grant be transferred to construction of a bikeway along Marie Avenue and completion of the existing trails between the Mendota Plaza dnd Friendly Hills and the trail between Rogers Lake and Curley's Valley View Addition. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE BIDS COMMUNICATIONS Page 875 April 18, 1978 Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-39, "RESOLUTION REQUESTING GRANT TRANSFER." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Architect Jim Jordan briefly reviewed the bids received for construction of the Public Works Garage. Mr. Jordan advised the Council that the low general construction bid was $340,307 after deduction of all of the alternates. He advised -Lb; Council that he will review the bids and requested that a special meeting be called for April 25th for Council review of the tabulated bids. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the State Department of Commerce, Commissioner of Securities, granting approval of the Cray Research project and the associated City proposal to issue revenue bonds for the project. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Lilydale Mayor Robert Beaird requesting that the Council consider dedicating Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 and part of Lot 5, Beaudette's Addition, tax forfeit property, as permanent open space. Administrator Johnson noted that he has done some research on the matter and has been informed that the subject property is not yet tax forfeit. The Council discussed the matter briefly, and it was the concensus that the Council will be willing in principle to agree with the open space dedication at such time as the property does become tax forfeit. The Council acknowledged receipt of a notice from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities notifying the Council of a change in date of the annual meeting. The Council acknowledged receipt of an AMM Legislative Policy Update. FINAL PLAT, ROLLING Mr. Roger Derrick, of Derrick Land Company, was present to GREEN ADDITION request approval of the final plat for the Rolling Green Addition, and distributed prints of the revised plat for the Council. In response to a question from the Council, Mr. Derrick stated that although the cul-de-sac at the end of Stratford Road is not shown on the final plat, easements for the cul-de-sac have been prepared and will be filed with the plat, and the cul-de-sac will be entirely within the plat area. There was considerable discussion over the drainage easement to the Burow property and a provision for City access to the ponding area. There was also some discussion over whether the City had made compensation to Mr. Burow as a result of the right-of-way acquisition for Marie Avenue under a previous improvement project. The Council directed that the developer work out the easement and engineering details with staff. The matter was tabled until the appropriate information is submitted. FRONTAGE ROAD Ayes: 3 Nayd: 0 FIRE DEPARTMENT Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 PERSONNEL Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 ROGER'S LAKE LEVEL ESCROW ORDINANCE Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Page 876 April 18, 1978 The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Mn/DOT requesting approval of construction plans for the frontage road along T.H. 110, between Hunter Lane and Lexington Avenue. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-40, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR T.H. 110 FRONTAGE ROAD." Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed proposed relating to fire department activities. Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR CONTROLLING FIRE HYDRANTS." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. resolutions No. 78-41, SCREENING OF Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-42, "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO FIRE FIGHTING AND PROTECTION ON HIGHWAY AND RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS." Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged and discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding workmen's compensatinn insurance premiums and loss ratios. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-43, "RESOLUTION URGING LEGISLATIVE RE-EVALUATION OF WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CONCEPT, BENEFIT AND COST RATIOS." Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. On the recommendation of the City Administrator, Councilman Losleben moved that Jeffrey Ruehle be re-employed, via the C.E.T.A. program, as Planner Aide. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson advised the Council that, in accordance with Council direction on April 4th, the level of Roger's Lake has been increased to .8 feet over the level established several years ago. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 154, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ESCROW DEPOSITS TO COVER COSTS OF ENGINEERING. STUDIES." Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. DOG AND ANIMAL ORDINANCES Page 877 April 18, 1978 Discussion on the proposed Dog Ordinance amendment and Animal Ordinance was tailed until May 2. LEXINGTON COURT Mr. Howard Bream distributed and reviewed for the Council the TOWNHOUSES -- proposed site plan for the Lexington Court Townhouses, to be AMENDMENT OF located on Lexington Avenue in Lilydale. It was noted that the COVENANTS proposal is to construct 35 townhouse units on the site as opposed to the 54 unit density allowed under the settlement with Lilydale. As a result of the discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-44, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO LILYDALE-INLAND COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS," on the condition that the site plan as presented be attached as an exhibit to the Amendment of Covenants. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 FEASIBILITY STUDIES The Council acknowledged receipt of the feasibility study for the Rolling Green Addition and the feasibility study for the Public Works Garage site. INLAND INDUSTRIAL The Council acknowledged receipt of a petition and waiver of PARK FEASIBILITY hearing from Cray Research for public improvements to serve the STUDY proposed Cray Research site and adjacent areas. It was noted that the petition did not constitute a 100% petition and thereforE a public hearing will be required. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-38, "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE A PART OF INLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 78, PROJECT NO. 2)," the hearing to be held on May 16, 1978. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 LIMITED USE PERMIT Administrator Johnson advised the Council that the City has received an agreement from Mn/DOT granting the City a Temporary Limited Use Permit for access to the open space property east of the Siebell property, in connection with the Crown Point Addition plat. He pointed out that the permit limits the use of bikers, hikers and skiers, and the only motorized vehicles allowec will be City vehicles. Mayor Lockwood moved that the Limited Use Permit Agreement Ige approved and that the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute the agreement. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 EASEMENT ACQUISITION Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Page 878 April 18, 1978 The Council discussed a memo from the Public Works Inspector recommending acquisition of utility easements from Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Ettinger in connection with South Ridge Additio3 public improvements. Councilman Wahl moved approval of the subject easement agreement, authorizing the easement acqusition for a cost of -$5,695,60h(6A Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Cc"' will' idcAta/"( 1,1 Af,ere assfiie.,27 s Mayor Lockwood 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, April 18, 1978, 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 Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: St. Paul Utilities, Inc. Dave Klemmensen Builders Adolfson & Peterson, Inc. Cokley Plum bing Excavating License General Contractor License General Contractor License Plumbing License Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lockwood moved that the meeting be adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, April 25th. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:19 o'clock P.M. athleen M. Swanson City Clerk 4-4A2f:27 s ota-aufvt4 Robert G. Lockwood Mayor