1977-09-26 Council minutesPage 884
September 26, 1977
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Special Meeting
Held Monday, September 26, 1977
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the adjourned 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 7:40 o'clock P.M. The following
members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Losleben, Mertensotto, Schaberg
and Wahl.
STORM DAMAGE REPORT Public Works Inspector Pearson explained the storm damage
report submitted with his memo. It was noted that the repair
work contemplated in the report was, in fact, emergency measures,
needed immediately to preserve the integrity of the utility
systems and storm sewer facilities. Administrator Johnson
explained that the levy limitation does not allow the issuance
of debt certificates or provide any method of recouping
expenses incurred in the subject repair work. He noted that
unappropriated funds could and would be used for this emergency
work.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
After a short question and answer discussion, Mayor Lockwood
moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-86, "RESOLUTION
DECLARING 'EMERGENCY SITUATION AND DIRECTING IMMEDIATE
RESTORATION AND REPAIRS."
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
After a short discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption
of Resolution No. 77-87, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL LEVY AUTHORIZATION."
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Additional discussion ensued on the results of the August 30th
storm. It was noted that seven claims had been received for
damages and all were referred to the insurance carrier.
Questions and discussion continued on the need for a study of
the entire drainage area. Mayor Lockwood noted that we now have
an inventory of the damage equated to dollar repair work and
such information should be related to West St. Paul officials.
After some further discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 77-88, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
PREPARATION OF REPORT," directing the City Engineer, under the
direction of the City Administrator, prepare a study and
recommended solution for the drainage areas involving the
Somerset Country Club and by the Somerset School, said study to
cost a maximum of $7,500.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
1978 BUDGET
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
MISCELLANEOUS
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After further discussion, Councilman Schaberg moved that
West St. Paul officials be informed that a study is to be
conducted on the drainage area and that their financial
assistance and cooperation is requested in the pursuance
of that study.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood introduced the discussion on the 1978
budget by making observations as to the anticipated mil
rate in 1978. Administrator Johnson explained the major items
of the budget and advised the Council of two changes necessary:
one change being the State Aid allocation being reduced slightly,
hence the levy limit increase, and another change wherein the
special levy for commercial and industrial taxation was
reduced to $6,367 from $8,550. Mayor Lockwood queried the
Council members as to the advisability of providing a service
level as proposed or holding the line. Discussion continued,
including such matters as the CETA program, additional Public
Works employee, full-time building inspector, and diseased tree
control. Mayor Lockwood then presented figures noting the
percentage increase by department for the last several years.
After some further discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved to approve
the concept of the 1978 budget proposal and to direct
that the formal levy resolution be prepared, reflecting the
necessary changes, for consideration at the October 4 Council
meeting.
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood introduced the matter of Comprehensive Planning,
noting that $1,800 was included in the 1978 budget for planning
and that several members seemed reluctant to approve a service
contract. A considerable amount of discussion ensued as to the
need, as to the scope of planningdesired, as to the desireabilit3
of in-depth research, and in general, the need for updating the
present plan. After a considerable amount of discussion , it was
agreed that the members interested in this matter would attend
the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 27th,
to discuss the matter more thoroughly with Planning Commission
members and Planning Consultant Howard Dahq,gren.
Mayor Lockwood reported on his contacts with Mr. Schway
of the Par 3 Golf Course, Mr. John Langenbrunner, and
Mr. Harvey Bream. He noted that there are considerable number
of problems. The Council members expressed different opinions
concerning how Bachelor Avenue should be constructed. No
action was taken.
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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There being no further business to come before the C ouncil,
Councilman Losleben moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:25 o'clock P.M.
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