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1977-02-16 Council minutesPage 791 February 16, 1977 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting Held Wednesday, February 16, 1977 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the adjourned meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights was held at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall, 750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 8:10 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Losleben, Schaberg and Wahl. Councilman Mertensotto had notified the Council that he would be late, and arrived at 8:30 P.M. MUNICIPAL MATTERS Mayor Lockwood noted that the City Council would discuss the OF CONCERN municipal matters of concern in numerical order as presented on the lists entitled Policy Matters and Projects. He indicated that no action would be taken, however, an attempt would be made to gather a concensus on the relative importance of the items after a thorough discussion during the evening. He then asked Administrator Johnson to explain the policy matters list. POLICY MATTERS 1.) Goals and Objectives. Administrator Johnson advised the City Council members that the establishment of a general direction would be desireable. He indicated that after discussing the various concerns this evening, possibly the objectives and goals of the Council would be more clearly defined. There was no action or f011ow -up. 2.) Street Lights. Councilman Wahl indicated that no street light policy was necessary. Other expressions indicated that lights should be paid for by the neighborhoods. There appeared to be no concensus and no follow-up. 3.) Establish Dutch Elm Disease Subsidy Formula. After some discussion, the Council members indicated satisfaction with the formula as proposed by John Neska in January. Subsidy shall be a payment for a maximum of 70 inches of removed trees at $1.50 per inch. Application shall be made to the State of Minnesota for a subsidy match. 4.) Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Lockwood advised the Council generally on the need for rezoning and other plan elements such as agricultural uses, future use of the former Lilly property, and the need for a five-year capital improvement program. After a considerable amount of discussion, the staff was directed to contact the National Science for Youth Foundation personnel to find out about their future plans. Mrs. Betty Bayless, representing the League of Women Voters, offered to provide a summary of the recent Land Planning Act. 5.) Wetlands Ordinance. This was described by Administrator Johnson showing a map of the W-Districts. Concensus was to proceed as required by the adopted ordinance. 6.) Park Contribution Formula. After some discussion, it was the concensus that a contribution of $500 per lot was to be PROJECT MATTERS Page 792 February 16, 1977 considered a minimum, with the contribution increasing for larger than standard lots. 7.) Assessment Deferments. After some discussion on the matter of deferred assessments (both sewer and water deferments and current street and storm sewer deferments) it was the concensus that staff should prepare a written policy for future consideration. 8.) Housing Policy. Mayor Lockwood indicated some concern on this matter. Further discussion revealed no concensus. 9.) Gas and Electric Franchises. Administrator Johnson advised that these two franchise-drafts were prepared and that they would be submitted for future consideration if it was deemed adviseable. Concensus indicated a desire for future consideration. 11.) Surface Drainage Policy. Very short discussion, no concensus. 12.) Municipal Liquor. A number of questions were raised -- staff is to get a legal opinion on the current status. On project matters, the following discussion ensued. 1.) Public Works Garage. A considerable amount of discussion on this matter followed. Councilman Wahl indicated his dissatisfaction on removing the Public Works facility from the Civic Center site. It was agreed that if a bond issue was to be suggested, total unanimity was necessary amongst Council members. Mayor Lockwood asked that Councilman Wahl spend additional time on the matter and that the item should be listed on the March 1 agenda for further discussion and action. Mayor Lockwood called on Mr. John Hartmann to advise the Council about the Municipal Facilities Committee conclusions. 2.) Construction Projects. It was noted that the TH 110 frontage road, the Ivy Falls Addition, and the Mayfield Heights street and storm sewer project. were all underway and need no further discussions. On the Emerso: overlay between Dodd and Delaware, staff is to submit a further feasibility report including proposed assessment scheme. Concerning Londin Road, Councilman Schaberg questioned the need for this, especially the City initiating any action. 3.) North End/West St. Paul Storm Sewer Discussion. After a short discussion, it was agreed that arrangements should be made for the two Mayors and Administrators to discuss this matter. Councilman Losleben was excused from the meeting at 10:30 P.M. 4.) Rogers Lake Level Raising. Very little discussion, no concensus. 5.) Trail and Pedway System. Some discussion, awaiting further word from Planning Consultant Dahlgren on the feasibility of an application for Federal funds. 6.) Park Improvements. It was noted that the local Lions members and Jaycees were interested in implementing improvements in addition to current considerations by the West St. Paul Kiwanis. As a result, the need for such current improvements should be relayed to the Lions, Kiwanis, and Jaycees. 7.) Elevated Water Tank. After a considerable amount of discussion concerning the need or lack of need for an elevated water tank, staff is to submit a feasibility report indicating a financing plan involving both the elevated water tank and a public works garage. 8.) Termin- ation of Friendly Hills Water Franchise. Very little discussion, no concensus. Councilman Schaberg was excused from the meeting at 10:50 P.M. Page 793 February 16, 1977 9.) Infiltration/Inflow Study. There was some discussion on this matter, but with very little idea of the method in which to proceed. Staff is to submit some proposals. 10.) Major Equipment. Some discussion ensued on the need for additional fire equipment, street sweeper and other Public Works equipment. It was agreed that some form of a quick response vehicle for the Fire Department was highly desireable. Very little discussion ensued on the street sweeper or aerial fire equipment. There was general concensus that additional equipment was needed for both the implementation of the diseased tree program and performance of needed public works maintenance. As a result, staff is to submit the proposed financing scheme for a roller, compressor and jack-hammer and a pick-up truck. Mayor Lockwood thanked the members of the audience for their civic concern and especially John Hartmann and Betty Bayless for their contributions. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Mertensotto moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:07 o'clock A.M. 4f.„111" \_ C4- '.dabaugh Cler Treasur- ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor