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1977-07-05 Council minutesPage 849 July 5, 1977 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, July 5, 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 7:40 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 Mertensotto moved approval of the minutes of the MINUTES June 21 meeting. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 T.H. 49 PARKING SOMERSET NO. 3 Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman Wahl moved approval of the Minutes of the annual Board of Review held on June 29. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Police Chief Thul regarding the Lee's Janitorial Service complaint on parking on T.H. 49 and a drawing indicating existing and possible parking spaces. Fire Marshal Gene Lange stated that the lire Department concurs with the Police Chief's recommendation that 15 parking spaces on the west side of Dodd be designated as "permit parking" only. After a lengthy discussion, the Council directed that copies of the report be submitted to Mr. Lee and Mr. Kirchner, and that the Planner be directed to prepare a report for Council review. Mr. Harvey Bream was present to discuss the proposed plat for Somerset No. 3. Mr. Lawrence Culligan, representing Mr. John Langenbrunner, stated that Mr. Langenbrunner has decided it would not be financially feasible for him to move his home to allow designing of Bachelor Avenue along its proposed alignment. Administrator Johnson recommended that in view of the circum- stances, the City representatives should begin negotiations with Par 3 on the acquisition of .14 acres of land for Bachelor Avenue right-of-way and additional temporary slope easements. Councilman Losleben moved to approve the proposed realignment of Bachelor Avenue adjacent to the north boundary of Somerset No. 3, approving the plat concept. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 77-12, AUGUST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CASE NO. 77-18, ROSS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 77-19, CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 77-20, YOUNG Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 77-23, STACKER Page 850 July 5, 1977 After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved that the City Attorney be directed to negotiate acquisition of right-of-way and easements from Par 3. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Several members expressed reluctance to commence acquisition negotiations prior to receipt of a petition for improvements, and Mr. Bream responded by orally petitioning for the improvements. After additional discussion, Councilman Losleben withdrew his second to the motion. Mayor Lockwood withdrew the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the June 28 Planning Commission meeting. Representatives of August Construction Company requested that discussion on the application be delayed until additional representatives are present. Mr. David Ross wss present to request approval of the division of Lot 7, Gailand Heights Addition into two 100 foot lots, one lot consisting of 13,510 square feet and the other 13,520 square feet. After a brief discussion, Councilman Wahl moved approval of the subdivision of Lot 7, Gailand Heights Addition conditioned upon submission of a $500 park contribution. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. City Administrator Johnson explained the application for variance to allow installation of a City office directional sign one foot from the Dakota County State Bank north property line on South Plaza Drive, between the two westerly driveways. Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the 29 foot setback variance. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson advised the Council that Mr. Young was unable to attend the meeting and has requested a delay in discussion of the application. After a brief discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that discussion on Case No. 77-20 be tabled to the July 19 meeting. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Mr. Howard Stacker was present to request approval of his application for'variance to allow installation of a six foot fence within the front yard setback, on top of the existing Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 77-12, AUGUST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 RECESS MISCELLANEOUS Page 851 July 5, 1977 retaining wall. The fence is to be constructed around the existing swimming pool. After a brief discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that the application be approved, granting a 34 foot variance from the fence height requirement. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Mr. Larry Geisler, of Development Concepts Corporation, Mr. Robert Worthington, of Rauenhorst Corporation, Mr. Ralph Wagner, of Probe Engineering, and representatives of August Construction Company were present to discuss the proposed replatting of a portion of the Friendly Hills Addition and proposed future development of adjacent areas. Mr. Geisler explained concept plans for future development of the east half of Section 36. Mr. Geisler also explained that the plans were prepared in response to a request from our City Planner. Several development schemes were proposed, and Mr. Geisler stated that the total density proposed for the area is 1.13 units per acre. Mr. Wagner, representing August Construction, explained the proposed replat, and stated that August Construction will be constructing a mix of custom-built homes and Wausau homes on the 96 lots proposed. Mr. Wagner also explained the proposed park dedication, traffic circulation pattern and utility system. Several members of the audience expressed serious concern over the lack of east/west access to the proposed plat, noting that Decorah Lane is the only access to the currently developed Friendly Hills area and the traffic generated by additional-- dwelling units will create a severe traffic problem. Several suggestions were made regarding additional access points, including the possibility of a north/south access road from Highway 110 to the proposed plat. Several members of the Council pointed out that the proposed lot sizes do not meet the minimum lot size requirement. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that further discussion on the matter be tabled to July 19 and that the City Administrator advise the Planner of the Council's concerns over access to the Friendly Hills area and density of the proposed plat, inviting Mr. Dahlgren to attend the July 19 meeting to discuss these concerns. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Mayor Lockwood called for a recess at 10:28 o'clock P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:50 o'clock P.M. Mr. Lawrence Culligan was present to request Council approval for the Mendota Heights Saddle Club to use the Marie Park hockey rink for the group's summer horse show. Page 852 July 5, 1977 After a brief discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of the following motion: RESOLVED, that the Mendota Heights Saddle Club is hereby granted permission to use the Marie Park hockey rink to conduct its summer horse show on Saturday, July 9, 1977 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M.; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said permission is granted on the basis that the Saddle Club accepts the responsibility to return the area to its original appearance after the activity has been completed; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all future requests for similar activities are to be referred to the City Council for consideration. Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of the June, 1977 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Newsletter. HIGHWAY CLASSIFICATION Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City Administrator regarding a Metropolitan Council Physical Develop- ment Committee meeting to be held July 21 for consideration of amendments to the systems statement. Administrator Johnson recommended that Planner Dahlgren be directed to prepare a written statement and make a presentation at the meeting in objection to the proposed classifications .for T.H. 110 and T.H. 55. Councilman Mertensotto moved that the City Administrator, Planner Dahlgren and Highway Liaison Don Huber be authorized and directed to prepare a statement and make a presentation at the Metropolitan Council meeting on behalf of the Council. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. PUBLIC WORKS Councilman Wahl moved that John Neska be given probationary LEADMAN appointment as Street Department Leadman, retroactive to July 1, at a salary of $6.75 per hour. Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CETA EMPLOYEE Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Lockwood moved that Miss Cheryl Walker be appointed as a Biological Aide/Field Technician through the C.E.T.A. program at a salary of $800 per month, the position to be effective July 6 through October 31, 1977. Councilman Losleben seconded thEvmotion. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONTRACT Page 853 July 5, 1977 Administrator Johnson briefly outlined the proposed planning contract for preparation of an updated comprehensive plan. Several members of the Council objected to the City being forced into bearing the cost of such plan preparation and as a result, directed the City Administrator to invite Senator Knutson and Representative Kempe to attend the July 19 meeting to discuss the matter. ASSESSMENT Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption.of Resolution No. 77-4E ROLLS "RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR CHERRY HILLS SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 75, PROJECT NO. 2), CLEMENT-VANDALL AREA STREET AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 8), LEXINGTON HIGHLANDS ADDITIONS AND BURIL AND HOLMES ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 74, PROJECT NO. 3), AND NORTHEAST AREA IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 75, PROJECT NO. 8)." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 EQUIPMENT Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Mayor Lockwood moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-49, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT," to Southview Chevrolet for a 1977 3/4 ton pick-up truck for the Public Works Department. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineering Status Report for June, 1977. FINAL PLANS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Councilman LoslebeaLmoved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-50, "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON EMERSON AVENUE BETWEEN DODD ROAD AND DELAWARE AVENUE AND ON A PART OF COLESHIRE LANE AND SOMERSET ROAD (IMPROVEMENT NO. 77, PROJECT NO. 2). Councilman Mertensotto 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, July 5, 1977, having been audited by the City Council, be and are hereby allowed and the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Mendota Heights are hereby authorized and directed to issue City checks in payment of said claims. Councilman Walaseconded the motion. Page 854 July 5, 1977 LICENSES Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ATTEST: Aquarius Swimming Pool Company, Inc. August Construction Company Baumann Bros. Construction Bream Homes, Inc. Drawford-Merz Company Dahlmeier Construction Company Minnesota Exteriors, Inc. Walimaster Company, Inc. Murr Backhoe Service, Inc. Rauchwater, Inc. Rumpca Excavating, Inc. Swanson & Schieger J.R. Walker & Sons, Inc. Weierke Trenching & Excavating Co. Central Air Conditioning & Heating The Snelling Company Suburban Air Conditioning Co., Inc. Fred Vogt & Company Clyde Hoffman Construction Company Aquarius Heating & Plumbing A.E. Nelson Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Swanson & Schieger Plumbing Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion. General Contractor LicenE General Contractor LicenE General Contractor LicenE General Contractor LicenE General Contractor LicenE General Contractor LicenE General Contractor Licens General Contractor LicenE Excavating License Excavating License Excavating License Excavating License Excavating License Excavating License Heating License Heating License Heating License Heating License Masonry Contractor Licens Plumbing License Plumbing License Plumbing License There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lockwood moved, at 12:02 o'clock A.M., that the meeting be adjourned to 7:30 P.M., July 12 for discussion of proposed assessments. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:02 ArevvirA Robert G. Lockwood Mayor A.M. 40111"--4 dabaugh (*-cr' Clerk- Ireasurer