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1975-10-21 Council minutesPage 593 October 21, 1975 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, October 21, 1975 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 City Hall, 750 South Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 8:00 O'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Gutzmer, Lockwood, Losleben and Wahl. SUNFISH LAKE The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from City Planner COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Howard Dahlgren regarding the Comprehensive Plan for Sunfish Lake referred to Mendota Heights by the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Dahlgren's report noted that the Comprehensive Plan does not include a land use plan or graphics, and only a minimal amount of long range planning. In the memo, and also verbally at the meeting, Mr. Dahlgren recommended that the City request the Metropolitan Council not to review the Plan in its present form and request that additional information be requested to augment the Comprehensive Plan. The Council also discussed concerns on future freeway construction. In particular, the Council expressed concern for additional information on any policies or plans which might relate to the development of 1-494 through Sunfish Lake and future plans for provisions for public utilities and emergency services which might directly affect Mendota Heights. Councilman Wahl moved that a letter be submitted to the Metropolitan Council, requesting an opportunity to review any material submitted by Sunfish Lake in the future which might augment the Comprehensive Plan; and that pending such review Mendota Heights reserves the right to call for a hearing if it is determined that elements of the plan are incompatible with the interests of Mendota Heights. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 C.S.A.H. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the County DESIGNATION Highway Engineer requesting approval of C.S.A.H. designation for Wachtler Avenue. If approved, Wachtler Avenue will be designated as County State Aid Highway No. 8. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-88, "RESOLUTION APPROVING C.S.A.H. DESIGNATION." Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENTS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 594 October 21, 1975 The Council acknowledged and briefly discussed a petition for water and street improvements on Veronica Lane in the Genz Addition. Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 75-89, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT." Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. ACQUISITION OF Councilman Losleben outlined briefly a letter from PROPERTY Mr. John Doyle, 810 Ridge Place. In the letter, Mr. Doyle indicated a desire to give the City property he owns described as that part of Lot 6, Somerset Hills No. 2, lying southwesterly of and including the sanitary sewer easement running across said lot. After a brief discussion, Councilman Losleben moved that the Attorney be directed to negotiate for the acquisition of said property. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 DEPARTMENT REPORT The Council acknowledged receipt of the Police Department monthly report for September. ACACIA PARK Mr. Lyons and Mr. George Rossbach, representing the Acacia CEMETERY Park Cemetery, were present to request approval to construct a proposed equipment and operations building. It is basically a concrete block structure which Acacia feels will be aestheti- cally acceptable. It is proposed to construct the structure on low ground behind the Lyons residence. Considerable discussion was given to future development possibilities in the M.A.C. area, and the City's responsibility to plan for orderly redevelopment of the area. As a result of the discussion, it was determined that the Acacia Park Cemetery must apply for rezoning prior to consideration of construction of the proposed building. The Acacia representatives were advised that an application for rezoning must be submitted and must be brought before the Planning Commission. PROBATIONARY Administrator Johnson stated that Mrs. Carol Bakka was EMPLOYEE employed as part-time police clerk since May 8. Her six-month probationary period will expire on November 8. Mr. Johnson recommended that Mrs. Bakka be given permanent employment status at a salary of $2.97 per hour, effective November 1. Councilman Gutzmer moved that Mrs. Carol Bakka be given permanent employment status as part-time police clerk, with a Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 PERSONNEL Page 595 October 21, 1975 salary of $2.97 per hour, effective November 1, 1975. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Administrator Johnson outlined his memo on personnel consider- ations. Specifically, the memo included the appointment of Harvey Franzmeier as Acting Public Works Supervisor for a period of 8 months for an additional $100 monthly salary, and the employment of two additional CETA employees. The Council discussed the matter at length. Councilman Lockwood moved that Harvey Franzmeier be appointed Acting Public Works Supervisor with a monthly salary increase of $100 and that the City employee a CETA person as Park Keeper Aide. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Losleben moved to amend the original motion, dividing it into two parts: a) appoint Harvey Franzmeier acting Public Works Supervisor at a $100 per month salary increase; b) hire a CETA employee as Park Keeper Aide. Vote on Amendment: Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 2 Lockwood Huber Nays: 3 Losleben Gutzmer Wahl ELEVATED WATER TANK BID AWARD, TENNIS COURTS Vote on portion (a) of the original motion as amended. Vote on portion (b) of the original motion as amended. The Council discussed a memo from the City Administrator regarding the Task Force Committee recommendation on the proposed location of an elevated water tank. The Council members complimented the Task Force Committee on their work on this matter. The Council acknowledged receipt of a tabulation of bids received for the construction of tennis courts at Rogers Lake and Ivy Falls Park. Engineer Kishel recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Daily and Son, Inc. in the amount of $49,987.12. Attorney Winthrop stated that $7,000 has been contributed by residents of the Ivy Falls area towards the purchase of a 180 foot by 400 foot parcel of property from Jerome McGough. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 STOP SIGN ORDINANCE LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 596 October 21, 1975 Mr. Winthrop stated that the check was delivered to his office today, however, clear title to the property has not yet been acquired. Councilman Lockwood moved that the Council acknowledge receipt of the $7,000 contribution, and directed that letters of acknowledgement be sent to each of the contributors. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved that the contract for construction of two tennis courts be awarded to Daily and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $49,987.12, contingent upon receipt of clear title to the McGough property. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. The Council briefly discussed the proposed Stop Sign Ordinance as redrafted by the City Attorney. Mayor Huber moved the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. As the result of additional discussion, it was determined that additional consideration and comment by the Police Chief should be requested. Councilman Losleben withdrew his second to the motion. Mayor Huber withdrew the motion. 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, October 21, 1975, 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: J.R. Murdock & Son Brunh Landscaping J.C. White Excavating Company Homer's Sewer Service Valley Aire Inc. Panelcraft of Minnesota, Inc. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Plumbing License Excavating License Excavating License Excavating License Heating License General Contractor License Page 597 October 21, 1975 BUILDING Building Inspector Bjorklund requested Council approval of a PERMIT request from Mr. Elmer Perron, Highway 55, to allow him to move a barn from property in the MAC area to the rear of his property at 2370 Highway 55. The barn is to be used for horses and hay storage. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 After a brief discussion, Mayor Huber moved that Mr. Perron be issued a permit to move the barn onto his property. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Huber moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:15 o ock P.M. /41, . deA Argdabaugh Clerk ATTEST: Donald L. Huber Mayor