1976-10-19 Council minutesPage 739
October 19, 1976
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, October 19, 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.
BTD OPENING AND Financial Advisor Lawrence Shaughnessy opened the bids received
BID AWARD, BOND for the sale of $180,000 Temporary Improvement Bonds and
SALE $570,000 Temporary Improvement Bonds. The following bids were
received for the sale of the $180,000 Bonds: First National
Bank of Minneapolis, bid $15,040 with an interest rate of
4.177%; BancNorthwest bid $14,382 with an interest rate of
3.995%; First National Bank of St. Paul bid $14,499 with an
interest rate of 4.01%; Robert S. Peterson Company (et al) bid
$15,264 with an interest rate of 4.24%; American National Bank
bid $15,120 with an interest rate of 4.20%; Dain, Kalman and
Quail bid $14,202 with an interest rate of 3.945%.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
IVY FALLS WEST
ADDITION _
Councilman Wahl moved the adoption of Resolution No. 76-82,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1976, SERIES 1 PROVIDING FOR
THEIR ISSUANCE," awarding the bid to Dain, Kalman & Quail.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Mr. Shaughnessy opened the bids received for the sale of
$570,000 Temporary Improvement Bonds. The following bids were
received: First National Bank of Minneapolis bid $73,110 with
an interest rate of 4.275%; Banc Northwest bid $71,193 with
an interest rate of 4.163%; First National Bank of St. Paul
bid $71,398.20 with an interest rate of 4.175%;
Robert S. Beterson Company bid $71,973.90 with an interest rate
of 4.209%; American National Bank of St. Paul bid $74,100 with
an interest rate of 4.333%; Dain, Kalman & Quail bid $70,680
with an interest rate of 4.1333%.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of Resolution No. 76-83,
"RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1976, SERIES 2 PROVIDING FOR THEIR
ISSUANCE," awarding the bid to Dain, Kalman and Quail.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a bid tabulation for bids
received for the Ivy Falls West Addition (Stage 2) improvements.
It was noted that the Fischer Construction Company submitted the
low bid of $169,489.51.
City Administrator Johnson informed the Council that the final
Th
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
BID AWARD
BROMPTON COURTS
ADDITION
Ayes: 4
Nays: 1 Losleben
WETLANDS ORDINANCE
MC DONALD's
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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plat has not yet been recorded and that the City Engineer,
City Attorney and Public Works Inspector have spent considerable
time discussing whether a recommendation for bid award should
be made prior to recording of the plat. Public Works
Inspector Pearson explained the situation, and the various
difficulties which could be involved in awarding the bid prior
to recording.
After a lengthy discussion with staff and the developer, and
upon the advice of the City Attorney, Councilman Mertensotto
moved that the bids be received and that the bid award be
delayed until the final plat has been properly recorded.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Engineer Kishel outlined the bids received for construction of
the Brompton Courts Addition improvements. He explained that
the bids received were all higher than the Engineer's estimate
and explained several possible reasons for the over-run,
including the fact that the size of the project was a
considerable factor in the bidding that had not been taken
into consideration completely in the Engineer's estimate.
Councilman Losleben stated that Mr. McGough should be advised
of the increase prior to award of a bid.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Lockwood moved the
adoption of Resolution No. 76-84, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS
AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BROMPTON COURTS ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS
(IMPROVEMENT NO. 76, PROJECT NO. 1)," awarding the bid to
the Fischer Construction Company in the amount of $42,495.45.
Councilman Mertensotto seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of revised copies of the
proposed Wetland Systems Ordinance. Councilman Losleben stated
that future DNR maps should be utilized in the Ordinance.
Councilman Lockwood expressed concern that the document is very
complicated and difficult to read, particularly as concerns
conditional use permits and permitted uses. Administrator
Johnson stated that he would have Planner Dahlgren contact
Councilman Lockwood relative to changes in these sections.
The matter was tabled to November 2.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the
McDonald's Corporation requesting an extension on their building
permit.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Huber moved that the McDonald's
building permit (No. 2638) be extended for 90 days.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
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EAGLE RIDGE PLAT 4 Administrator Johnson stated that Mr. Harvey Bream has
requested that the Council approve the final plat for Eagle
Ridge Plat 4, and noted that Mr. Bream apologized to the
Council for his inability to attend the meeting. The Council
noted that the number of units had been reduced from the
original proposal, and the City Engineer expressed concern
that the water service connections and utility easement might
be covered during the grading process and that there might
either be too much or too little dirt around the utility
easements. The Council directed the Public Works Inspector
to watch the situation.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption:of'Repolution No. 76-85,
"RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR EAGLE RIDGE PLAT 4."
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CHANGE ORDER, The Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from the City
CLEMENT/VANDALL Administrator regarding a proposed change order to the
IMPROVEMENTS Clement/Vandall improvement project and a memo from the City
Engineer outlining various schemes for extending outlet pipe
on Clement Avenue, south of Third Avenue. Engineer Kishel
outlined the various schemes, and the various discussions
held with the Representatives of Somerset 19.
VOLUNTEER FIREMAN
APPOINTMENT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PERSONNEL
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PARKING ORDINANCE
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilman Losleben stated that no provision for a pathway at
the end of Clement was evident in the proposal, and stated
that negotiations with Somerset 19 towards the end result of
constructing a trail between Clement and the park area4should
be conducted prior to approval of such a change order.
After a lengthy discussion, the matter was tabled to November 2,
and Councilman Losleben is to negotiate with the Somerset 19
representatives prior to that meeting.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Mertensotto moved that
Paul L. Dreelan be appointed as a probationary Volunteer Fireman.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Councilman Lockwood moved that a change of titles be made for
City Office personnel, Kathleen Swanson to be appointed
Deputy Clerk, and Joanne Cobian to be appointed Deputy
Treasurer/Finance Officer.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Councilman Mertensotto moved the Adoption of Ordinance No. 139,
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1104," as corrected to
include the prohibition of parking in Fire Lanes.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
HALLOWEEN
BONFIRE
H.U.D.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LIST OF CLAIMS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ATTEST:
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Councilman Wahl informed the Council that the annual Halloween
Bonfire will be held on October 31 at the Mendota Plaza.
Attorney Winthrop distributed copies of a proposed resolution
relative to two parcels of City property to be placed under
H.U.D. designation as replacement for property sold to the
M.A.C. in the Acacia Park area.
After a brief discusion, Mayor Huber moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 76-86, "RESOLUTION PLACING HUD RESTRICTIONS
ON ADDITIONAL CITY PROPERTY."
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Councilman Losleben moved the adoption of the following
motion:
RESOLVED, that the claims submitted to the City Council for
payment, a summary of which is attached hereto and identified as
List of Claims submitted for payment, October 19, 1976, having
been audited by the City Council be and are hereby allowed
and the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authoriz ed and
directed to issue checks in payment of said claims.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the list of license, granting
licenses to:
Hayes Contractors, Inc.
Aqualand Pools, Inc.
Terry Bretoi Construction
Granada Home Builders, Inc.
Panelcraft of Minnesota, Inc.
Hayes Contractors, Inc.
Kleve Heating & Air Conditioning
Blackdahl & Olson
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
Excavating License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
General Contractor License
Heating License
Heating License
Plumbing License
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Lockwood moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:53 0'
Donald L. Huber
Mayor
dabaugh
Clerk