1975-04-01 Council minutesPage 503
April 1, 1975.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, April 1, 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 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 Gutzmer, Losleben and Wahl.
Councilman Lockwood had notified the Council that he would be slightly late.
APPROVE Councilman Wahl moved approval of the minutes of the March 18
MINUTES meeting.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: 4
Nays: 0 Councilman Lockwood arrived at 8:05 o'clock P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Leo Ragan
advising of the merger of the Townsend and Richline Companies.
DELAWARE AVENUE City Attorney Winthrop outlined a proposed agreement between
PEDWAY School District 197, the City of West St. Paul and the City of
Mendota Heights for joint construction of a proposed eight-foot
pedway along Delaware Avenue between Wentworth Avenue and
TH 110. Attorney Winthrop explained that the cost of the
project would be divided equally among the three participants,
however easement costs must be paid by the community in..which
the easement is necessary. According to the agreement, Dakota
County would construct the pedway but would not bear any of the
cost of the project. The agreement provides for division of
costs up to a total project cost of $35,000; any amount over
$35,000 would require approval of the necessary City and School
officials.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DECLARATION OF
RIGHTS
DEPARTMENT
REPORTS
COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Wahl moved approval of the preliminary agreement
contingent upon total costs, including easement costs, being
equally divided among the three participating units.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
The Council acknowledged receipt of a Declaration of Rights
of Counties and Local Governments transmitted by the City of
Inver Grove Heights.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the Fire Department
monthly report for February, 1975.
The Council acknowledged receipt of an excerpt from the
March 26, 1975 Citizens League News regarding property tax
statistics.
COMMISSION
REPORTS
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The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the
February 26 Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
WEST END City Administrator Johnson outlined his memo on the
REDEVELOPMENT development of the Furlong area. Mr. Johnson stated that a
feasibility study for sewer and water construction for this
area has been completed. He explained that a considerable
amount of study has been made on two alternate methods of
sewer servicing -- a gravity system and a lift station and
force main system. The gravity system could be constructed
to serve the industrial property west of TH55 and north of the
Milwaukee Railroad tracks as well as the Furlong area. The
total estimated cost is $250,000 with assessment figures of
approximately $2,900 for a standard residential lot based on
an assessment for front footage and an area assessment.
The lift station/force main alternative would serve only the
property east of TH 55. The estimated assessment would be
$4,200 for a 100 foot lot. Water servicing would involve'
considerable looping, an elevated storage tank located near
Gould and a secondary water source in the industrial park.
The approximate per foot cost is $14.50 per foot.
Mr. Johnson advised the audience that based on construction
of a gravity sewer system and water system, the estimated
cost would be $4,350 for a 100-foot lot.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
The report had been provided to the residents, and several
residents from the Furlong area were present and asked
questions on suggested construction and assessment procedures.
Mr. Bernard Biesener reminded the Council members of an
informal meeting between the Furlong area residents and the
Highway Department to be held on April 3. He requested that
a representative of the City be present at the meeting, and
the City Administrator advised that he will be in attendance.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Huber requested the residents
to study and discuss the report and advise the Council of any
feedback they might have.
The Council acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the
March 26 Planning Commission meeting.
CASE NO. 75-1, Mr. Lance Peterson was present to request a variance to build
PETERSON a residence on an undersized lot, Lots 8 and 9, Block 2,
Mortenson's Addition. He also requested variances of five feet
from the rear yard setback requirement and ten feet from the
front yard setback requirement. The Council acknowledged
receipt of a proposed resolution approving the variance, and
a copy was given to Mr. Peterson.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Huber moved that the proposed
Resolution Granting Variance be adopted.
Mr. Peterson expressed objection to the portion of the resoluti
requiring a $1,645 connection charge for sewer and water
services. Mayor Huber asked Mr. Peterson if,he would like to
consider the proposed resolution and pursue his variance
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CASE NO. 74-16,
BREAM
CASE NO, 75-3,
LAMBERT
CASE NO. 74-20,
SHEEHY
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application. Mr. Peterson stated that he did not wish to
pursue the matter in view of the connection charge.
Mayor Huber withdrew his motion to adopt the proposed
resolution.
Councilman Wahl moved that the application for variance be
denied.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Since Mr. Bream was not present to discuss his request
for approval of concept plans for townhouse development in
Eagle Ridge, the matter was tabled until April 15.
Mrs. Jerilyn Lambert was present to request a twenty-foot
variance from the rear yard setback requirement at
2237 Apache. The Lamberts would like to construct a two-car
garage at the rear of their yard. Administrator Johnson
stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of
the application contingent upon the driveway being located
at the south side of the lot. Mayor Huber pointed out that
an accurate survey of the lot should be made prior to
granting of a variance, since there is some question about
the north lot line.
Mr. Robert Klein, 2231 Apache, stated that he objects to the
proposed driveway on the north side of the lot because of its
proximity to his bedrooms and the possible runoff problem.
Mrs. Lambert stated that she could not afford to construct a
driveway along the south property line. She stated that
she plans to include a blacktopped lip on the driveway so
that runoff will not be a problem.
Mayor Huber suggested that Mrs. Lambert and Mr. Klein discuss
the matter and arrive at some satisfactory solution to the
driveway problem and directed the Public Works Inspector to
work with the two parties. The matter was continued to
April 15.
Mr. Dick Sheehy and Mr. John Holmquist, of Hickok and
Associates, were present to request approval of drainage plans
for the southeast corner of the Sheehy property. Mr. Sheehy
proposed the following: 4:1 slopes on the pond, unfenced;
surface runoff rather than underground piping; six-inch high
asphalt curbs with flumes to channel runoff water into a
paved ditch to prevent erosion. Mr. Holmquist explained the
rationale for proposing surface water runoff rather than
underground piping.
Mayor Huber suggested construction of concrete curbs, flumes
and spillways. He emphasized that all construction of
drainage facilities must be first-class quality, especially
any blacktopping. Mr. Sheehy assured the Council that the
curbs will be concrete and that any asphalt work will be
high quality. He also pointed out that he will plant nine
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DELAWARE AVENUE
SPEED LIMIT
PLAT CORRECTION
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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green ash trees on the shopping center property and that
the slopes of the ponding area will be sodded and maintained.
Councilman Losleben moved approval of the concept, subject
to review of the final plans and directed the City Engineer to
work with Mr. Sheehy and Mr. Holmquist on the final design.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Mr. Thomas Mairs, 1707 Delaware Avenue, stated that he agrees
with the concept of a pedway along Delaware Avenue but feels
that the present 40 mile per hour speed limit would not be
reasonable or safe for anyone using the pedway. He
requested that the Council petition the Highway Department
to reduce the speed limit. Mayor Huber assured Mr. Mairs
that his request will be seriously considered.
City Administrator Johnson explained that he has been contacted
by Surveyor James L. Kurth advising him that a plat correction
is necessary on Sylvandale Court South. The Council
acknowledged receipt of a registered land survey correcting the
measurements of Tracts A and C, Ivy Falls Second Addition,
adjacent to the cul-de-sac on Sylvandale Court South.
Councilman Wahl moved the approval of the Registered Land
Survey and directed the City Administrator to request a
hardshell of the plat.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
McGOUGH Administrator Johnson advised the Council that he has been in
PROPERTY contact with Mr. Jerry McGough regarding the acquisition of
four lots to expand the Ivy Hills Park. Mr. Johnson stated
that Mr. McGough is asking $35,000 for the lots plus waiver
of the required park contribution on the remaining six lots
of the plat.
After a brief discussion, the Council members agreed that
Mr. McGough's proposal is unrealistic and directed the
Administrator to advise Mr. McGough that the proposal is too
high.
AERIAL Administrator Johnson briefly outlined a proposal for aerial
PHOTOGRAPHS photographs from the Harry S. Johnson Company. Some of the
items included in the proposal are: aerial photography and
horizontal control survey; photographic half-sections; map
compilation and copies of map sheets. The approximate cost for
such services is $21,700. Mr. Johnson recommended that
the agreement be approved.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Huber moved that the proposal be accepted and that
the proper City officials be authorized to execute an aerial
photography and mapping agreement with the Harry S. Johnson
Company.
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
SKI TRAIL
AGREEMENT
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
SQUAD CARS
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Councilman Gutzmer moved that the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer
be authorized to execute a Ski Touring Trail Assistance
Program agreement with the Department of Natural Resources.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Administrator Johnson advised the Council that informal
bids for two 1975 squad cars are being solicited from
several auto dealers and a recommendation will be available
April 15.
LAND USE City Administrator Johnson advised the City Council of
TEGISLATION correspondence submitted by the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities regarding SF 939 which has recently been
introduced in the Legislature. Mr. Johnson read portions
of the proposed Bill to the Council and explained that,
if adopted, the Bill would give the Metropolitan Council the
power to adopt and impose on communities standards and
criteria for land use controls and development. Passage of
this Bill would effectively eliminate local control over land
use. The Council members expressed their dissatisfaction and
opposition to the proposed legislation.
Mayor Huber moved the adoption of Resolution Number 75-26,
"RESOLUTION OPPOSING SF 939," and directed that copies of
the Resolution be submitted to the legislators representing
Mendota Heights, the authors of the proposed bill, and
to Governor Wendell Anderson.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
DEPOSITORY OF Councilman Gutzmer moved that Midwest Federal be approved as
FUNDS a depository of City funds for 1975.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CHANGE ORDER,
IMPROVEMENT 73,
PROJECT 2
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilman Gutzmer moved the approval of Change Order No. 2,
Improvement 73, Project 2 (Marie Avenue, Dodd to Victoria),
to include construction of retaining walls and a one acre
desilting basin, at an increased contract cost of $24,400.00.
Mayor Huber seconded the motion.
ENGINEERING The Council acknowledged receipt of the Engineering Status
MATTERS Report for March, 1975. The Council also acknowledged receipt
of a revised feasibility report for Clement/Vandall area
improvements and a preliminary bid tabulation for the
Orchard/Hunter Lane improvement project.
BOARD OF REVIEW
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Huber moved that the Board of Review meet on
June 10, 1975.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
INVESTMENTS
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
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Councilman Losleben moved that the Clerk-Treasurer be
authorized to invest $100,000 with the Mid-America State
Bank for five months at 61/4% interest.
Councilman Gutzmer seconded the motion.
Councilman Wahl moved that the Clerk-Treasurer be authorized
to invest $25,000 with the Mid-America State Bank for one
year at 6% interest.
Councilman Losleben seconded the motion.
LIST OF CLAIMS 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,
April 1, 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 Losleben seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
LICENSES Councilman Wahl moved approval of the List of Licenses
granting a license to:
Burgess Construction General Contractor License
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
ADJOURN
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Councilman Lockwood seconded the motion.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Councilman Gutzmer moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilman Wahl seconded the motion.
Time of Adjournment: 1j20
Donald L. Huber, Mayor
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