1977-06-21 Council minutesPage 844
June 21, 1977
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, June 21, 1977
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council,
City of Mendota Heights, was held_atir-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 7:35 o'clock P.M. The following
members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Mertensotto, Schaberg and Wahl.
Councilman Losleben had notified the Council that he would be absent.
APPROVE Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the June 7
MINUTES meeting.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
SEAL COAT BIDS The Council acknowledged receipt of a tabulation of bids
received for the 1977 Seal Coating project.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Wahl moved the adoption
of Resolution Number 77-45, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1977 SEAL COATING," awarding the
contract to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. in the amount of
$15,431.25.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
DEPARTMENT REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police Department
monthly report for May.
SALE OF VEHICLES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
C.E.T.A. EMPLOYEE
The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the Police Chief
outlining bids received for the sale of two 1975 Plymouth
sedans which had been unmarked police cars.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Lockwood moved that the bid
submitted by Donald Drahota for the 1975 sedan, serial
number RK41P5A203557, in the amount of $950.00, and the bid
submitted by Leonard Kanitz for the 1975 sedan, serial number
RK41P5A203558, in the amount of $1,000.00 :be accepted.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Police Chief Thu]
regarding the employment of a Community Services Officer through
the C.E.T.A. program. The Council discussed the matter at
length, several members expressing concern over the City's
obligation on unemployment compensation for C.E.T.A. employees.
Administrator Johnson advised the Council of previous
discussions with the County wherein the County agreed to
assume the responsibility for unemployment claims. The Council
directed Administrator Johnson to verify the City's position
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or obligation on unemployment compensation.
Councilman Mertensotto moved that Richard W. Leitch be
employed through the C.E.T.A. program as a community services
officer in the Police Department.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
HIGHWAYS Mr. Donald Huber was present to update the Council on recent
discussions regarding highway plans. Mr. Huber outlined a
meeting attended by the City Administrator, Planner Dahlgren,
and Dick Dwinnell to discuss the position Mendota Heights should
take in order to get the T.H. 55 designation proposed by the
Metropolitan Council changed, hopefully dropping the Metro
Council intermediate designation on T.H. 55 between the
Mendota Bridge and I-35E.
ASSESSMENT HEARINGS Administrator Johnson advised the Council that assessment
hearings must be held in the nest two months on the following
projects: Cherry Hills Second Addition, Lexington Highlands
East and West, Northeast Area and the Clement/Vandall area
improvements. After a lengthy discussion, it was the concensus
of the Council to hold a work session at 7:30 P.M. on July 12.
MUNICIPAL Mr. Lawrence Shaughnessy, Financial Advisor, was present to
FACILITIES discuss proposed financing for the proposed public works garage
and water tank. Financing proposed for the water tank
included surcharges on water bills and a water hook-up charge
for new residential construction south of T.H. 110. The
Council discussed the financing proposals at length, including
the suggestion that the hook-up charge apply to the entire
City.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
PERSONNEL
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that
the City Engineer be directed to prepare a feasibility report
on construction of the proposed elevated water tank.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Councilman Mertensotto moved that the City Engineer be directed
to prepare a feasibility report on construction of the proposed
public works garage.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Mayor Lockwood moved that Mrs. Valerie Bliss be given permanent
employment status as Receptionist/Clerk-Typist effective
June 27 at a salary of $570.00 per month.
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
SALARY
NEGOTIATIONS
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
MISCELLANEOUS
COST ESTIMATE
IMPROVEMENT 77,
PROJECT 5
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-46,
"RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR AS REPRESENTATIVE
TO M.A.M.A. NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE," in upcoming negotiations
for a 1978 police master contract.
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
City Attorney Winthrop advised the Council of his opinion on a
letter recently received from the Twin City Piping Industry
regarding plumbing licenses and the responsibility of plumbers
and excavators in the installation of piping for sewer and
water. After a brief discussion, the City Attorney was directed
to further study the matter with the City Administrator and
report back to the Council.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a cost estimate prepared
by the City Engineer relative to the preparation of a feasibility
report for City take-over of the Mendota Water Company system.
After a brief discussion, the Council directed that the
discussion on the matter be tabled until the August Construction
Company preliminary plat (replat) of the Friendly Hills
Addition is considered by the Council.
Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-47,
"RESOLUTION 'APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR, SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT
(IMPROVEMENT NO. 77, PROJECT NO. 5)," for the sewer extension
to serve 2215 Dodd Road.
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
BOARD OF REVIEW Clerk-Treasurer Radabaugh reminded the Council that the annual
Board of Review is to be conducted at 8:00 P.M., June 29.
LIST OF CLAIMS Councilman Mertensotto moved the adoption of the following motior
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
FIREWORKS PERMIT
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
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,
June 21, 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.
Mayor Lockwood seconded the motion.
Councilman Mertensotto moved that a Fireworks Permit be granted
to Park-A-Rama, Inc. for June 26, 1977.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
LICENSES
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ADJOURN
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
ATTEST:
1-jut
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Mayor Lockwood moved approval of
licenses to:
Bjorklund Construction Company
Conroy Construction Company
Custom Weather Control Products
Dahle Brothers, Inc.
Eicher Construction
H & M Construction, Inc.
J & D Builders, Inc.
Val N. Kuntz, Builder
Langer Construction Company
Conway Spande
Sam Zappa Contracting, Inc.
Dependable Excavating Company
Hayes Contractors
A. Kamish & Sons, Inc.
Klamm Plumbing & Heating
Sun Excavating Inc.
Ray N. Welter Heating Company
A. Binder & Sons, Inc.
Spriggs Plumbing & Heating Co.
Suburban Heating Company, Inc.
Valley Aire, Inc.
Langer Construction Company
W.V. Nelson Construction
Master Masonry, Inc.
Mound Plumbing Company
William Murr Plumbing
Spriggs Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Corcoran Well Comaany
the list of licenses, granting
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Excavating Contractor License
Excavating Contractor License
Excavating Contractor License
Excavating Contractor License
Excavating Contractor License
Excavating Contractor License
Heating Contractor License
Heating Contractor License
Heating.Contractor License
Heating Contractor License
Heating Contractor License
Masonry Contractor License
Masonry Contractor License
Masonry Contractor License
Plumbing Contractor License
Plumbing Contractor License
Plumbing Contractor License
Well Drilling License
Councilman Schaberg seconded the motion.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Mertensotto movedl.that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT:
Robert G. Lockwood
Mayor
ock P.M.
dabaugh
,Clerk reasur