Loading...
1976-12-21 Council minutesPage 760 December 21, 1976 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held Tuesday, December 21, 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. Mayor Huber called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Huber, Councilmen Lockwood, Losleben, Mertensotto and Wahl. APPROVE Councilman Wahl moved approval of the minutes of the December 7 MINUTES meeting with correction. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 76-27A, Mayor Huber opened the meeting for the purpose of a hearing on GEARMAN the application for the rezoning of Lot 2, Block 3, Lexington Highlands West Addition from R-1 to R-2. Councilman Mertensotto advised the Council that he had represented Mr. Gearman during the platting process for the Lexington Highlands West Addition, and would abstain from partaking in the discussion and vote on the matter. Mayor Huber noted that the application is to rezone 1940 South Lexington Avenue (old St. Peter's Rectory) to allow use of the structure as a duplex. Administrator Johnson noted that the structure has two complete heating and plumbing systems, four garages and six bathrooms, and that by the closing of two internal doorways it could easily be made into two distinct units. Mayor Huber asked for questions or comments from the audience, and, there being no questions or comments, moved that the hearing be closed. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 The hearing was closed at 8:16 o'clock P.M. The Council directed that the Building Inspector be instructed to check to be sure the home conforms to safety standards, including the construction of a fire wall between the two units. Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 141, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401," approving the rezoning of Lot 2, Block 3, Lexington Highlands West Addition from R-1 to R-2. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 Page 761 December 21, 1976 CASE NO. 76-14, The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter and set of plans SONS OF JACOB from Mr. Saul Fidelman, President of the Sons of Jacob. Councilman Losleben informed the Council that he and City Engineer Kishel had met with representatives of the Minnesota Highway Department regarding the possibility of a frontage road along TH 110 from Lexington Avenue to Hunter Lane. Councilman Losleben outlined the meeting discussion, stating that the MHD showed him and the Engineer the plans for the Mendota Interchange Project. He further stated that the MHD plan has been approved by the three cemeteries and will be presented to the involved communities for approval. He stated that the Highway Department is interested in building a frontage road and that the target for implementing the program is 1979. He further stated that he had stressed the City's concern on timing to the Highway Department personnel. He stated that three questions still must be resolved: alignment, stage construction and financing. Engineer Kishel explained the procedures the MHD must comply with prior to construction of all or a part of the frontage road. Several members of the Council expressed concern over the MHD timing, noting that it is very probable that the Highway Department 1979 construction commencement target date would not be met. Mr. Saul Fidelman stated that the congregation would be more than willing to have an entrance from the frontage road to the parking lot. He stated that the representatives of the synagogue would do everything possible to expedite construction of the frontage road. Mr. Fidelman requested that the Council take some action on the conditional use permit application so that a building fund drive can be started by January 1, and so that they could begin the process of preparing architectural and building specifications. Mr. Ed Fink, a representative of the synagogue, stated that the Sons of Jacob are in favor of early frontage road construction. He contended however, that the synagogue would not generate any more traffic on Hunter and Orchard Lane than residential development of the property would. Mr. Roger Sundgard, 1933 Hunter Lane, representative of the area residents, stated that the residents would welcome the synagogue after the frontage road is completed.. He suggested that the conditional use permit be approved but that issuance of the building permit be conditioned upon construction of the frontage road. Mayor Huber stated that a synagogue is a permitted conditional use in the area, based on the Zoning Ordinance, and further stated that a-decision on the conditional use permit should not be delayed pending a resolution on the frontage road. Administrator Johnson pointed out that if traffic is a prime consideration, they should also consider that two applications for subdivision in this general area will be considered in the near future. Development of these plats would generate considerable traffic on Hunter and Orchard, and in particular Ayes: 3 Nays: 2 Huber Lockwood COMMUNICATIONS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 762 December 21, 1976 at the existing crossover at TH 110 near Lawrence Culligan's. Mayor Huber cautioned that the Council could not indicate to the people what the timing on the frontage road will be until the Highway Department construction contracts are actually executed. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Losleben moved that a decision on the application for conditional use permit be delayed until January 18, to allow additional time for discussions with the Highway Department. Councilman Wahl seconded the motion. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Minnesota Energy Agency as notification that the City was not selected to be part of the infrared flyover demonstration project. The Council acknowledged receipt of letters from the Dakota County Tribune and the Sun Newspapers requesting designation as the official City newspaper for 1977. After a brief discussion, Councilman Wahl moved that the Sun Newspapers be designated as the official City newspaper for 1977, effective January 1, 1977. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Newsletter for November, 1976. The Council acknowledged that the following commission terms will expire on January 31, 1977: Park and Recreation Commission - Mrs. Madelyn Shipman, Mrs. Elizabeth Witt; Planning Commission - Lawrence Culligan, Gregory Quehl, Joseph Stafani. PARK AND RECREATION The Council acknowledged receipt of the Park and Recreation COMMISSION Commission minutes for December 7, 1976. The Council also briefly discussed the recommended sale of excess property at the Wentworth Park. The matter was continued to January 4, 1977. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS. Discussion on the proposed 1977 salary adjustments for non-union personnel was tabled to January 4. PERSONNEL Mayor Huber moved that Rudolph Literski be given permanent employment status as Park Leadman, effective January 1, 1977. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Police Chief Thul regarding the Civil Defense Auxiliary. Discussion on the matter was tabled to January 4. The Council acknowledged receipt of an excerpt from the 1977 Dakota County budget. IVY FALLS WEST SECOND ADDITION Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 1976 AUDIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LIST OF CLAIMS Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 LICENSES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CIGARETTE LICENSE Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 763 December 21, 1976 After a brief discussion, Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution No. 76 -91, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SYSTEMS AND OF STREET AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE IVY FALLS WEST SECOND ADDITION AND ADJACENT AREAS (IMPROVEMENT NO. 75, PROJECT NO. 3)," the hearing to be held at 8:00 o'clock P.M. on January 18. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Mr. James Riley was present to request approval of the final plat for the Ivy Falls West Second Addition. After a brief discussion, the matter was continued to January 4. Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 76 -92, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ANNUAL CITY AUDIT," the audit to be conducted by Wilkerson, Guthmann and Johnson. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of the following motion: RESOLVED, that the claims submitted to the Council for payment, a summary of which is attached hereto and identified as List of Claims submitted for payment, December 21, 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 checks in payment of said claims. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of licenses, granting licenses to: G.S. Tweed, Inc. Unibilt, Inc. Valley Pools, Inc. Hartmann Builders, Inc. M.F. Fleischhacker, Inc. Don Voss Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Cement Contractor License. General Contractor License General Contractor License General Contractor License Masonry Contractor License Plumbing Contractor License Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Wahl moved that a 3.2 off -sale malt beverage license be granted to Tom Thumb. Councilman Losleben seconded the motion. Councilman Lockwood moved that a cigarette license be granted to Tom Thumb. Mayor Huber seconded the motion. ADJOURN Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Page 764 December 21, 1976 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Huber moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:05 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: Donald L. Huber Mayor