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1976-03-16 Council minutesPage 644 March 16, 1976 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, March 16, 1976 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular 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. Acting Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Lockwood, Councilmen Gutzmer, Losleben and Wahl. Mayor Huber had notified the Council that he would be late. APPROVE MINUTES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Acting Mayor Lockwood moved approval of the minutes of the March 2 meeting. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a resolution from Inver Grove Heights in opposition to Dakota County Board resolution number 10 regarding special assessments. The Council discussed the matter briefly. Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 76-14, "RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of letters from the following residents in opposition to proposed northeast area improvements: DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mr. & Mrs. O.N. Simmons, 987 Chippewa Avenue Mrs. Ceil O'Donnell, 545 Miriam Avenue Mrs Margaret C. Nelson, 1177 Delaware Avenue Mr. & Mrs. R. Cich, 592 Spring Street The Council also acknowledged receipt of a letter from Attorney General Warren Spannaus regarding distribution of the settlement on the Cast Iron Pipe Antitrust Litigation. The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police Department monthly report for February, 1976. COMMISSION REPORTS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Park and Recreation Commission minutes for February 25, 1976. Page 645 March 16, 1976 MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Ed Stringer regarding stop signs. Mayor Huber arrived at 8:18 o'clock P.M. Acting Mayor Lockwood turned the meeting over to Mayor Huber. PROPOSED NORTHEAST Mayor Huber informed the audience that as a result of the AREA IMPROVEMENTS feasibility hearing on the proposed northeast area improvement project, a supplement to the feasibility study was prepared in response to some of the concerns and comments stated by residents at the hearing. Administrator Johnson reviewed the supplemental report for the audience and explained the several changes. Some of the changes are: machine-laid bituminous surface, 30 foot width (without curb and gutters) on Simard Street and the west two-thirds of Miriam, on John Street, the west two-thirds of Esther Lane from Butler to Kirchner, View Lane, Valley Lane and Spring Street. The following streets are proposed to be constructed thirty feet wide with a bituminous mat and concrete curb and gutters: Winston Court, Diego Lane, the east one-third of Miriam, Junction, Kirchner and Butler. The street cost averaged to an estimated $18.00 per assessable foot, however, it is suggested that the average cost (estimated) be $20 per foot for streets with curb and gutters and $16 for streets without curb and gutters. It was pointed out that if the project is ordered in, the per foot assessment costs will not be established until the assessment roll has been prepared and the assessment hearing is held. Mr. Johnson also outlined the storm sewer area, and stated that the estimated square foot cost is $0.06 per square foot. Mr. Johnson pointed out that the estimated street construction costs in the original feasibility report, included complete restoration of the boulevard areas, from the street to the property line. However, in an attempt to reduce costs, the estimated street costs in the supplemental feasibility study include only minimal boulevard restoration. Several of the Council members expressed concern and interest in the extension of John Street and it was the general concensus that if the project is ordered in, the extension of John Street to ChippeTka Avenue should be seriously discussed during final plan consideration. There was some concern also regarding whether or not provisions should be made in the final plans and specifications for an extension of Kirchner between Butler and Valley Lane. The Council also discussed the drafting of legislation to provide for deferments for senior citizens. The Council received comments and responded to several questions from the audience. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 76-15, "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE NORTHEAST AREA OF THE CITY AND ORDERING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFORE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 RECESS Page 646 March 16, 1976 (IMPROVEMENT NO. 75, PROJECT NO. 8)." Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Mayor Huber called a recess at 9:47 o'clock P.M. The meeting was readjourned at 10:30 o'clock P.M. MCGOUGH PRELIMINARY Mr. Jerry McGough was present to request approval of his PLAT revised preliminary plat. Mr. McGough stated that his original preliminary plat had been approved by the Planning and Park Commissions, however, the City has since purchased a portion of his property for park purposes. That portion of property has now been eliminated from the plat. Mayor Huber recommended that Mr. McGough submit a petition for public improvements to serve the plat prior to final plat consideration. The Council also briefly discussed provisions for a park contribution for the plat. It was noted that it is the Council's practice to request either 10% of the raw land value of plats as a park contribution or 10% of the land, whichever is deemed more appropriate. Mr. McGough stated that he would like to be treated as any other developer in the City. It was also noted that Mr. McGough should work with the City Administrator on a grading plan and developers agreement in addition to negotiating on the park contribution. Councilman Lockwood moved approval of the preliminary plat for the McGough Addition conditioned upon the74pproval of the engineer on the drainage plan; on receipt of a petition for public improvements, a completed developer's agreement and resolution on the park contribution. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DAKOTA COUNTY Mrs. Evelyn Fischer, representative of the League of Women GOVERNMENT Voters, Mr. Ray Wheeler, Chairman of the Dakota County Government Study Committee, and Mr. Steve Loeding, of the Steering Committee, were present to discuss the Dakota County Government Study Committee report. Mrs. Fischer presented a proposed resolution to the Council, supporting the recommendatio of the Study Committee, and requested the Council to adopt a similar resolution. Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Loeding briefly outlined the Study Committee recommendations. Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 76-16, "RESOLUTION ENDORSING DAKOTA COUNTY STUDY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS." Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 TRAILS AMBULANCE SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 March 16, 1976 Page 647 Councilman Gutzmer left the meeting at 11:23 o'clock P.M. The Council briefly discussed the proposed trail system. Mayor Huber cautioned that the development of a trails system would necessitate a bond issue referendum and that the Task Force Committee recommendations could also possibly necessitate a bond referendum. He further cautioned that the probability for citizen approval of two concurrent bond issues would be extremely slight. Councilman Losleben recommended that the City apply for federal funding for trails and that the trail committee be reactivated to compile additional information and formulate plans for a trail sys tem with the understanding that there can be no referendum at this time. The matter was tabled to April 6. The Council briefly discussed the Divine Redeemer Ambulance service subsidy proposal and tabled the matter pending a decision by South St. Paul and West St. Paul on the subsidy. Administrator Johnson noted that Richard Bjorklund has been the City's building inspector for twenty-three years. The Council directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Bjorklund. Administrator Johnson stated that Labor Relations Associates had submitted a bill for $750 as a retainer fee for services in connection with labor contracts for the period from March 5, 1976 through March 15, 1977. It was the Council concensus that the fee be approved and that it be placed on the April 6 list of claims. Councilman Losleben briefly discussed his sign negotiations with Country Club Markets. It was the concensus of :opinion that Councilman Losleben continue the negotiations and report back to the Council. Mayor Huber 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, March 16, 1976, having been audited by the City Council be and are hereby allowed and the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to issue City checks in payment of said claims. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: Lawrence Signs, Inc. Dependable Excavating Company, Minnesota Exteriors, Inc. Inland Construction Company General Contractor License Inc. Excavating License General Contractor License General Contractor License Mayor Huber seconded the motion. ADJOURN Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Page 648 March 16, 1976 There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Losieben moved that the meting be adjourned. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:12 o'clock A.M. AtitdAtAali Clerk ATTEST: Donald L. Huber Mayor dabaugh Treasurer