1977-07-19 Council minutesPage 857
July 19, 1977
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, July 19, 1977
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 Losleben, MerteRsotto, Schaberg
and Wahl.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
BID AWARD,
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS
IMPROVEMENTS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilman Losleben moved approval of the minutes of the July 5
meeting.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the special
meeting held on July 12.
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineer's tabulation
of bids received for the Mayfield Heights area improvements,
and an associated memo explaining the reason why the low bid
was so much higher than the Engineer's estimate.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 77-55, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS
AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO
SERVE MAYFIELD HEIGHTS LANE AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT
NO. 77, PROJECT NO. 1)," awarding the bid to Fischer
Construction Company in the amount of $148,561.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
CASE NO. 77-12, City Planner Howard Dahlgren was present to discuss several of
AUGUST CONSTRUCTION the problems discussed at the July 5 meeting, in particular,
the problems of limited access and minimum lot sizes. He
explained the history of the Friendly Hills original plat and
development as well as the City purchase of several lots for
park purposes.He noted that since the lots were platted prior
to adoption of the Zoning Ordinance in 1962, the approximate
(average) lot size of 11,690 would be a buildable size, exceeding
the 70% size requirement for previously platted lots. The
August Construction Company has submitted a request to replat
a portion of the original plat taking into account the park
property now owned by the City, reducing the lots from 110 in
the original plat to 96. Mr. Dahlgren explained the proposed
street system, proposed park dedication and the proposal for
development of the area to the east and south of the plat.
He further explained the street situation -- Mendota Heights
Road to be completed sometime in the future, allowing access to
the southeast area, and the proposed Yuma Lane be ing a stub
street connecting the replat and the proposed development in the
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southeast. He recommended that the Council con sider petitionin
the Department of Transportation to allow the City to utilize
the T.H. 49 future right-of-way alignment as an outlet from
the Friendly Hills development: the residents could then use
Cheyenne or Apache, then go north on T.H. 49 Right-of-way
north to South Plaza Drive, then west to T.H. 49.
After considerable discussion, including questions
from the Council and audience, the matter was continued to
August 2, and the City Attorney was directed to research the
matter and be prepared to give an opinion on legal aspects of
the replat.
RECESS Mayor Lockwood called for a recess at 9:40 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:46 P.M.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Discussion on the comprehensive planning was tabled since
neither Representative Kempe or Senator Knutson could attend
the meeting.
DODD ROAD PARKING
CASE NO. 77-20
YOUNG
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Planner Dahlgren reviewed the history of the parking problem
on Dodd Road in front of Fischer's 66. After a brief discussion,
the matter was tabled pending additional inquiries or comments
from Mr. Kirchner or Mr. Lee.
Mr. Ray Young was present to request approval of the subdivision
of Lot 3, Sommer'Set Hills No. 2. Mr. Young advised the Council
that he has obtained the necessary easements from the adjacent
property owners to accommodate the subdivision. Access to the
lot will be from Valley Curve. Engineer Kishel expressed
concern that no construction be done on the existing water
easement, there can be no grade change over the easement.
Mr. Young stated that there would only be a maximum change of
a few inches from the existing ground surface.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved approval
of the subdivision conditioned upon submission of a $500 park
contribution for the new lot.
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
LIST OF CLAIMS 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,
July 19, 1977, having been audited by the City Council, be
and are hereby allowed and the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer af
the City of Mendota Heights are herby authorized and directed
to issue City checks in payment of said claims.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting
licenses to:
Contemporary Construction
Joseph E. Johnson & Sons, Inc.
Solar Development Company, Inc.
Carlson Sewer Company
Mack's Excavating & Trenching
Neil & Hubbard Heating & Air
Conditioning
William Murr Plumbing, Inc.
Trana & Craven Masonry Contractors
Surma Plumbing
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Excavating License
Excavating License
Heating License
Heating License
Masonry License
Plumbing License
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Tree
Inspector John Neska outlining activities relating to Dutch
Elm. Administrator Johnson elaborated on the portion of the
memo outlining Mr. Neska's concerns over the maximum one-year
assessment period for payment for removal of diseased trees,
noting that if the Council deems it feasible to consider a
five-year assessment period staff would prepare a study and
proposal. After a brief discussion, staff was directed to
prepare a proposal for assessment for removal of diseased trees.
HIGHWAY
CLASSIFICATION
Ayes: 4 •
Nays: 0
EAGLE RIDGE EAST
M.A.S.A.C.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Mayor Lockwood turned the meeting over to Acting Mayor
Mertensotto, leaving the meeting at 10:20 P.M.
City Planner Dahlgren gave a brief verbal presentation and
a slide presentation on the City's position regarding the
reclassification of T.H. 55 and T.H. 110. Mr. Dahlgren noted
that the slide presentation will be made at the July 21
Metropolitan Council Physical Development Committee hearing.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-56,
"RESOLUTION URGING HIGHWAY RECLASSIFICATION."
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
Mr. Carmen Tuminelly was present to request approval of
proposed revisions in the Eagle Ridge East preliminary plat.
The Council referred the matter to staff for review and report.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-57,
"RESOLUTION APPOINTING MASAC REPRESENTATIVE," appointing
Larry Shaughnessy as the City's representative to the
Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council, the alternate
representative to remain undesignated.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
PROPOSED USE
HEAPING
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PERSONNEL
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-58,
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING PROPOSED
USE HEARING," the hearing being scheduled for 7:30 P.M.,
August 16.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Police
Chief Thul advising that Richard Leitch has resigned from
the C.E.T.A. sponsored Community Service Officer position.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-59,
"RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 73-93, SECTION 12,
GROUP HOSPITAL-MEDICAL INSURANCE."
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a memo from
Clerk-Treasurer Radabaugh requesting an extension of employment
through 1978 on a part-time basis.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Wahl moved that
Clerk-Treasurer Radabaugh's employment be extended through
December 31, 1978.
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Schaberg moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:07 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
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Charles E. Mertensotto
Acting Mayor
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dabaugh
Clerk Treasurer